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Earth Day 2010: Saving the Green in Your Wallet

Earth Day 2010: Saving the Green in Your Wallet

April 22, 2010 is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, a day to think about the environment and keeping it green.  Since my own personal definition of saving green includes saving the green in in my wallet, here are my High Fives — the five best travel websites to help you save both the environment and your
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World’s Ten Best Airports are in Asia and Europe

World’s Ten Best Airports are in Asia and Europe

The world’s top ten airports are all in Asia and Europe.   The annual survey by World Airport Awards by Skytrax puts the Singapore Changi Airport at the top of the list of 210 international airports for overall excellence.   The top rated airport in North America is Vancouver International Airport, which came in as number 11 worldwide.  
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Resorts Lure Skiers with Spring Discounts, Even Free Lift Passes

Resorts Lure Skiers with Spring Discounts, Even Free Lift Passes

The calendar may say spring, but it’s still winter at ski and snowboard resorts, which are offering savvy travelers the best deals and discounts of the season.  Here are some great ski vacation bargains in Colorado ski country on lodging, equipment, lessons and lift tickets from now to the end of the season in mid-April:  Aspen/Snowmass
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Five Ways to Improve Driving Safety

Five Ways to Improve Driving Safety

Every year there are some 37,000 deaths on America’s roads.  The on-going recall of  Toyota and Lexus models for problems with sticking accelerators, steering and brake issues have made us all think more about automotive safety. First, know what to do in an emergency if your gas pedal sticks or brakes fail to work. Here are five more
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Miami Super Bowl Hotel Deals

It’s not too late to book your trip to Miami and join the national celebration that is Super Bowl XLIV, on Sunday February 7, 2010. Hotels and resorts across Greater Miami and Beaches still have packages and deals at a variety of prices.  Book soon, before these discount package deals are gone.  Here are some
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Top Ten Green 2010 Cars

Top Ten Green 2010 Cars

The top-rated green vehicle of 2010 is not the 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid, which tops most such lists.  The greenest vehicle title goes the Honda Civic GX, powered by natural gas.  Okay, the Toyota Prius is number two, and Honda Civic Hybrid claims spot three. The top three green cars list from the American Council for an Energy Efficient
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Most Researched Car Brands of 2009

Most Researched Car Brands of 2009

The five car companies that interested car-buyers most in 2009 were Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet and Nissan, in that order,  according to the  Kelley Blue Book.  But, the top five specific models researched were all named Honda and Toyota.  The Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Honda Civic have been the top three researched models on the KBB website in one order
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Take better photos with these tips from professional photographers

Take better photos with these tips from professional photographers

An important part of holiday gatherings and vacations is taking photos of  family and friends.  Digital cameras make it easy to snap the shutter, but there are ways you can take better photos than allowing the camera to do all the work.  These top photo tips are from the professional photographers of the Society of American Travel Writers. Avoid
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