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Staying on Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

http://lovephiphi.blogspot.com

Some useful tips for staying on Phi Phi Island. Phi Phi Island is a tropical Island paradise with no cars and arrival is mostly by ferry.

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Submitted by lovephiphi to Travel Tips 5 days 1 hour ago

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Hotels to see-and-be-seen during 2010 Fashion Weeks

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Fall means fashion - it's the time of year when designers debut their latest creations for the coming year and vy for a cover shot on the world's most fashionable magazines. From New York to Paris, Fashion Week is meant to prove one important point: you are what you wear. While some hotels are contributing to the fashion scene this year, others are hosting a meeting spot for those who want to see-and-be-seen off the catwalk.

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Submitted by trowdy to Lifestyle 6 days 20 hours ago

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Most Polluted Beaches in the US

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Fancy a nice refreshing dip in a cool lake or at a beautiful beach this scorching summer? Hold that thought. Before you even dip a toe in that water, you might want to check its contamination ranking.

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Submitted by trowdy to Travel Warnings 6 days 18 hours ago

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Manchester Airport Spent $15 Million to Get Ready for the Airbus A380

http://www.jaunted.com

Not too much new in the world of the Boeing 787 this week, so we though we’d take a look at what’s going on with one of our other favorites planes—the Airbus A380. We mentioned last week that the big bird is heading to Manchester, England next month, but we didn’t realize how much work was necessary to get the airport ready for its arrival.

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Submitted by trowdy to Flights 6 days 18 hours ago

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Big dump: AUS Alpine resorts record biggest snowfalls in years

http://www.theage.com.au

Victoria's alpine resorts have recorded their biggest snowfalls overnight in years, with further dumps today and tomorrow expected to create the best late-winter conditions for skiers and snowboarders in nearly two decades.

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Submitted by Jwad to Adventure Travel 5 days 10 hours ago

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Reykjavík: a two-day Icelandic itinerary

http://www.lonelyplanet.com

Reykjavík may seem like a mystifying place, but this two-day itinerary will have you feeling like a hearty local.

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Submitted by Jwad to Destinations 5 days 10 hours ago

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Chicago's jazz and blues shrines

http://www.lonelyplanet.com

The world’s biggest free blues fest? Everyone knows Chicago has that. A martini-pouring jazz club where Al Capone bootlegged whiskey? Common knowledge.

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Submitted by Jwad to Lifestyle 5 days 10 hours ago

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America's Best 24-Hour Hot Spots

http://www.travelandleisure.com

Awake at 3 a.m.? Head to these round-the-clock places from Atlanta to Portland.

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Submitted by Jwad to Travel Tips 5 days 10 hours ago

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Visit Hendrix's London Pad; Order Albino Bunnies to Your Room

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To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's death, his former London pad at 23 Brook Street will be opened to the public from August 25 to November 1st.

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Submitted by trowdy to Lifestyle 5 days 4 hours ago

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8 Most Exotic Cocktails in the World (and How to Make them)

http://www.tripbase.com

Want to improve your barmanship skills? Check out these succulently fruity cocktail recipes and turn your home into an exotic island paradise! Want to wow your party guests with your superb cocktail-shakin’ abilities? Bring a taste of the tropics into your home with these 8 easy-peasy cocktail recipes that will turn you into the coolest kid in town!

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Submitted by trowdy to Lifestyle 5 days 4 hours ago

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10 Don’ts for Sailing Vacations

http://www.tripbase.com

Want to take to the seas on your next vacation? Chartering a sailboat is easier than you think, just bear in mind these 10 DON’Ts for boating vacations and your trip will be plain sailing!

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Submitted by trowdy to Travel Tips 5 days 3 hours ago

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Carnival of Venice

http://loco2travel.com

With lavish balls, spectacular costumes, and weird and wonderful masks, the Carnival of Venice held annually in February is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. A far cry from the shenanigans of London’s Notting Hill, this is a once in a lifetime cultural experience.

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Submitted by trowdy to Lifestyle 2 days 21 hours ago

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Best Water Filters and Purifiers For Hiking and Backpacking

http://www.travelgearblog.com

Clear, sparkling, free flowing mountain streams are not necessarily as pure as they appear. Sure it is possible to drink from backcountry streams and not get sick, but is it worth the risk? o reduce your rick of waterborne illnesses in the backcountry, either carry in all the water you need or treat the water with a hiking filter or purifier.

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Submitted by trowdy to Travel Tips 2 days 21 hours ago

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Canada - Where the fur flies

http://www.theage.com.au

Watching dog-sled teams getting ready to run is a bit like observing a cocktail party sped up into comical fast forward. Frisky females flirt and compete for attention. Alpha males preen and strut.

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Submitted by suzy76 to Adventure Travel 5 days 10 hours ago

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First Time at Burning Man – Will I survive?

http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com

So Burning Man is only a little over a week away…and I’m getting excited! I’m in scramble mode, trying to pack all the gear necessary for what will be my very first Burn. I’ve got the desert goggles, I’ve got the boots, I’ve got the costumes, the camel back, the hat, the sunscreen, the tent, the sleeping bag, the coolers, the chairs, all my food, the body and bike lights (so I don’t get run over by hippies high on hallucinogens), wet wipes, the toilet paper, the Cliff pars, the hand sanitizer and of course….an open mind.

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Submitted by trowdy to Lifestyle 5 days 4 hours ago

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Top 10 Beer Capitals of Europe

http://www.tripbase.com

Europe is a fascinating place to visit, with so many cultures, languages and influences. One of the most attractive aspects of this old continent, if you love beer, is the fact that Europeans too love beer! While almost every European country has its own national beer, we managed to round up these ten exciting cities where beer is not just a tradition but a way of life. Here are the Top 10 Beer Capitals of Europe.

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Submitted by trowdy to Destinations 5 days 3 hours ago

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Best of the River Thames

http://travelblog.viator.com

Sometimes it’s easy to forget just how much there is to do in London. I lived there for a year and visit regularly, but it took a trip on the London Eye to make me realise just how much I haven’t done. This started to strike before I’d even got on it. Within a couple of hundred metres’ walk, there’s so much – the London Aquarium, the London Film Museum and the Florence Nightingale Museum are within spitting distance. And then, of course, there are the Houses of Parliament staring at you from the other side of the River Thames.

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Submitted by trowdy to Lifestyle 5 days 3 hours ago

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London’s Rock Heritage Locations

http://travelblog.viator.com

London’s musical heritage is almost unrivaled. So many great bands have either formed in the British capital or been based there for a significant amount of time. From The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to Jimi Hendrix and The Sex Pistols, numerous moments of musical history have been created in London. But what happened where? Well, nobly guided by Mike on the London Rock Music Tour, I was about to discover some of the hotspots.

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Submitted by trowdy to Destinations 5 days 3 hours ago

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Bringing babies and small children to Phi Phi Island, Thailand

http://lovephiphi.blogspot.com

This story covers what you need to know when bringing babies or small children to Phi Phi Island.

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*Devilish* real chocolate drinks on Phi Phi Island, Thailand

http://lovecafephiphi.blogspot.com

Love Cafe Phi Phi has a new range of real chocolate drinks - hot and cold - just like being in that movie 'Chocolat' but sadly without Johnny Depp

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