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Feb 22 - Defy gravity, puffy eyes and laptop loss! |
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Destinations: Space Academy! Blast off. Admit it. You’ve always wondered how it would feel to train like an astronaut. With three and six-day programs, Space Academy for Adults is as close as you’ll get. . Learn More | Review It
Cool Stuff: The eyes have it Submitted by wanderer
Fly the Red Eye without puffy eyes. Kiss those under-eye circles goodbye, and look your best no matter how rough the trip was, with Eyliplex-2 circle reducer! Tips & Advice: Don’t lose that laptop! Submitted by thegnome
Does that compute? We all know you’d have to be pretty dim to pack your laptop with checked bags, but what else can you do to ensure that your laptop makes it through the trip as safely as you do? Check out the top 8 tips. Read more | Review It Last Week's Poll Results: Who would you rather vacation with? We know your secret.
An astounding 70% of our members report they would most like to vacation with an old flame!
A veto to solo.
Less than 2% of our member say they would vacation alone. 16% chose their spouse or significant other, while 8% chose their family and 4% chose a best friend.
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Feb 15th - Apples, Oranges, and Mommies-to-be! |
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Destinations: The Real OC Fresh Squeezed Vacations! Surprisingly, there are very few orange groves (and much less teen drama) in this week’s unexpected vacation spot: ORANGE COUNTY, CA. Learn More | Review it!
Cool Stuff: The MacBook Air Submitted by McLovin
Air ain’t cheap. Thinner and lighter than any other laptop on the market, Apple’s new MacBook Air is the perfect travel laptop – if you’ve got $1799 to spend on one! Tips & Advice: The Pregnant Traveler Submitted by neaner21
Traveling for two? Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you don’t want to take to the skies! Here are five quick tips for traveling while pregnant. Read more | Review It! |
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Feb 8th - Go green, shoot straight, sleep, then eat. |
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Destinations: Plan an Irish getaway  Say “hi” to St.Paddy. You probably thought a vacation to Ireland was out of your wallet’s reach. Guess again – with deals as low as $523, you’ve got the luck of the Irish when you book through the Aer Lingus Vacation Store! Learn More | Review it!
Cool Stuff: FlipVideo Camera Submitted by tonyDC Shoot Anything. Share Everything. Not only is the FlipVideo camera easier to pack and use than your expensive video camera – it’s flip-out USB port makes sharing videos online a snap!
Check it out | Review It! Tips & Advice: Bed and Breakfast Myths Submitted by TripChick Quirky innkeepers? Shared bathrooms? No TVs? There are a lot of myths that make you wonder why anyone would go to a bed and breakfast. But they are myths. We’ll help you sort the realities out with this top 10.
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Feb 1st - A cruise. A movie. And a little pillow talk. |
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Destinations: On Location Vacations Reel Romance: Anybody can go see a romantic comedy for Valentine’s Day. Why not GO where your favorite movie scenes have been shot?
Cool Stuff: Silk Travel Pillowcase  Only your drool will do. You don’t really want to put your face on a hotel pillowcase, do you? Here’s a luxurious, easy-to pack option that won’t ruin your home sheet set if you happen to forget it. Check it out Tips & Advice: The Perfect Cruise
No, it's not Tom. There are many choices on where to go for a cruise vacation. Alaska or Antigua? Sun or snow? Atlantic or Pacific? Here’s how to pick the perfect cruise for you! |
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1/25/08 - Go international. And wrinkle-free. |
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Destinations: WinterCity Festival
It’s like Europe, but closer, and English-speaking. Have you met our neighbors to the North? If not, Toronto’s WinterCity festival is a great time to see why Canadians are so proud of their home! Cool Stuff: International Adapter  What kind of outlet is THAT? Don’t get stuck with no way to charge your phone or camera on your next trip. Get yourself an international power adapter. Check it out Tips & Advice: Travel Wrinkle Free  Say goodbye to your travel iron! Want to look your best when you reach your destination? Here are seven tips to get you traveling wrinkle-free! |
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1/18/08 - What’s cold, green and tasty? |
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Destinations: The Ice Hotel Do you think this room is a little drafty? You don’t have to be a spy or supermodel to go to Sweden’s world-famous ice hotel. But if you are, it doesn’t hurt! Cool Stuff: "Green" Travel Accessories  Going…going…GREEN! Want to help the environment during your next getaway? Do Al Gore proud with these green travel accessories. Check it out Tips & Advice: Healthiest Travel Foods  Just say “no” to airport food. Want some food that travels well and doesn’t make you feel guilty? Then we’ve got the list for you. |
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1/10/08 - Get wild. Brush smart. Think fast. |
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Destinations: The Big Reno Brew-Ha-Ha Nevada’s biggest party of the year isn’t in Vegas. Come to the 13th Annual Brew HaHa and find out why Reno is the biggest little city in the world! Cool Stuff: Travelon Toothbrush  No more suitcase ooze. Travelon has come up with a toothbrush with the toothpaste inside! One less thing to pack, and one less chance that your underwear will smell minty when you get there. Check it out Tips & Advice: Speed through airport security  That’s 3 more than we knew! Want to get through airport security a little faster? Here are four steps you can take right now. |
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1/3/08 - Shop, play and have a little chocolate. |
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Destinations: Chocolate Vacation Chocoholics rejoice. If you love all things brown, sweet and cocoa-y, have we got two words for you: CHOCOLATE VACATION. Cool Stuff: Nintendo for Grown ups  Not just for kids anymore. The Wii may have invaded your family room, but with some of the newer grown-up games, the Nintendo DS is a contender for your carry-on bag! Check it out Tips & Advice: The Best Airport Shopping  You’re there anyway, so… You may not realize it, but some airports are pretty decent shopping malls, too! Here’s a guide to the best airport shopping around. |
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12/27/07 - Chill out, take your time, and keep your money! |
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Destinations: New England Winter Leave the flip-flops. Not everyone’s dream vacation includes beaches and umbrella drinks. Here’s where to go if you love sleigh rides, hot cocoa and maple syrup. Read More... Cool Stuff: Is that money in your pants?  What’s as comfortable as underwear but keeps your valuables safe on a trip? The not-just-for-old- guys-anymore money belt. See why no trip is complete without one. Check it out Tips & Advice: The new time shares  It isn’t a dirty word anymore. We’ve all been suckered into timeshares by free cutlery sets or luggage. But today, even some of the big hotel chains are doing ‘em. Do you travel enough to make it worth it! Learn more...
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12/21/07 - Pack. Survive. And Escape! |
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Destinations: Post Holiday Escape
 More City. Less Crowds. The best time to hit NYC for the holidays? After the holidays. Save money, time, and sanity with a January trip to the Big Apple! Learn More...
Cool Stuff: So long, fanny pack  It only took 20 years and some of the world’s top minds, but we’ve finally found something better to carry your camera, keys & more – plus your companions will still want to be seen with you. It's a win win. Check it out Tips & Advice: Surviving holiday travel  Over the river? Through the woods? No matter how you’re getting to Grandmother’s house, how do you stay sane through the whole trip? See our holiday travel survival guide.
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