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The unprecedented end of travel and tourism caused by the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic has prompted hotels and hotel chains around the world to shut down, especially in popular getaways in the Caribbean and Mexico. It’s a sad reflection of warnings to stay at home, and follows both airlines and passengers cancelling international flights. As with
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The hawksbill sea turtle is critically endangered, but even though there’s an international law against it, that isn’t stopping the sale of turtleshell products, or stopping tourists from buying them. A survey of nine Caribbean and Latin American countries has identified more than 10,000 hawksbill turtleshell items for sale. That’s despite international efforts to halt
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Whale sharks are sharks the size of whales, but unlike other sharks, they are not the least bit scary. Even so, swimming with creatures as large as 60-feet is an adrenalin experience, as I found out on a recent whale shark tour in the Gulf of Mexico near Cancun. Whale sharks are annual visitors to
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The Omni Dallas Hotel proves once again that green can be beautiful, luxurious, and affordable. The Omni, which opened its doors on 11/11/11 — a lucky day for those of your who follow numerology — has earned LEED Gold New Construction certification. That makes this new Dallas landmark the first and only LEED Gold hotel
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The summer blockbuster movie, The Great Gatsby, is generating lots of buzz along with travel deals with a Gatsby theme. Here’s where to get that Gatsby vibe and party like it’s 1922 and you are Leonardo de Caprio: This posting is from 2013. While the hotels are still in business hosting guests, these specific packages
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Free vacation scams used to come in the mail. Now, they arrive over the phone. I was just promised a gift of a free two-night Bahamas cruise as thanks for answering three short questions for a national political opinion survey. Okay, I’m listening — because I do have opinions about Congress and the White House,
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If cabin fever is setting in, check out these budget travel deals for spring getaways — Half off Hawaii resorts —Castle Resorts & Hotels is offering 50% off stays during its Deals in Bloom promotion at its resort hotels and condos on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, and Hawaii’s Big Island. These include — Waikiki Beach
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Stretch your travel budget with these free vacation deals. No purchase required — just sign up on the website of the country, city, product or travel company offering the getaway prize, keep your fingers crossed. These contest are from 2011 and no longer available. Please see our home page for current information London Callling
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Celebrate spring with these budget travel discounts and bargains to the Caribbean. Some of these travel deals can be booked now for travel later this year, others are for spring only. Barbados –Get one night free on a five-night stay, or two nights free on a seven-night stay, with the Take Me to Barbados promotion
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Airlines, hotels and tourism boards are giving away free vacations. Some current travel contests, sweepstakes and promotions often involve little more than signing up to the company’s Facebook page. Now that I have your attention — Grand Velas Riviera Maya — the prize is a two night all-inclusive vacation for two adults and two children
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