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Flight Info

I just read about a site that allows users to scan an entire month for airfares to find the least expensive rate. Haven’t tried it yet, but I did look at it and it appears easy to use.
Go to www.itasoftware.com and log in as a guest. You have to actually book your flights on a site of your choice, but it is interesting to see if certain days could be cheaper for you.
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Non Stop Caribbean

When looking to get away to the Caribbean this winter, think about some of these great escapes.
Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao: Just 18 miles off the coast of Venezuela these islands are outside the hurricane belt. Hike the trails in Aruba’s Arikok National Park. Dive one of the island’s 86 dive sites off the western shore of Bonaire. Marvel at the vibrant Dutch architecture and have fun shopping on Curacao.
Cayman Islands: Grand Cayman provides divers with a glimpse of the Cayman Trench, an underwater canyon that plunges nearly 25,000 feet deep. Or snorkel with the rays at Stingray City, a string of sandbars in the North Sound.
Barbados: Even though Barbados is an independent nation, the British flavor is still present. Cars drive on the left and cricket is the national sport.
Grenada: This island has a law stating that buildings cannot be taller than a coconut palm tree! Take a hike through the rain forest in Grand Etang Forest Reserve…then swim in one of the cascade pools at Concord Falls.
Guadeloupe: This archipelago has a land area of more than 580 square miles, all on adjoining islands. Plant lovers should not miss the Jardin Botanique de Deshaies with more than 900 plant species.
St. Lucia: Boasting long stretches of beaches with white, golden and volcanic sand this island’s verdant interior has some of the best hiking in the region. Pitons, St. Lucia’s twin volcanic peaks, overlook Soufriere harbor. You can climb to Gros Piton.
Many flights are now non-stop to these destinations. Be aware when booking your flight that “direct flights” are not the same as “non stop flights”. Check more than just the flight number.
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Rainy Day

Grey skies overhead doesn’t have to limit your photos, as my professional photographer daughter-in-law will tell you. Sometimes no sun gives an interesting quality to your photos.
Now if it would just stop raining long enough to take more shots…
I know…I know…we need the rain. And the Robins are here, flowers are starting to bloom and I’ve been talking to my favorite garden nursery lady. Not a bad way to start Spring 2010.
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Ski Vacations

Pack your skis and hit the slopes.
Did you know that adult day passes range from $34 at Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana to $97 at Vail, Colorado? This might make a difference which resort you head off to. Check with local grocery store chains or ski rental places for discounts.
Many times the best discounts are on packs of four or more tickets. Online check out www.skicoupons.com, www.liftopia.com and www.discountlifttickets.net for other discounted tickets.
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Rain Tip

Ever travel or prepare to travel during rainy season? Umbrellas are great to travel with but I like my raincoat that folds up into its own pocket. Its hood also folds into its own space. And it is long enough to cover my shoulder strap purse. Plus it doesn’t take up much room in my carry-on or in my suitcase. Best of all, it doesn’t wrinkle when I unfold it!
What do you use?
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Wine Trivia

According to Napa Now here are some fun wine facts…
Vines are around 3 years old before they begin producing useful grapes.
Vines will be 5 years old before they are at full production.
The productive lifetime of a vine is 30 to 35 years. The quality can remain good after that but the yield begins to decrease.
more later…bet you can’t wait
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Travel Question

If you could name five places you want to visit this year…what would they be?
They don’t have to be far away…unless you want them to be. They don’t even have to be new places…just ones you want to visit.
My list starts with…Yosemite and Disneyland and goes on from there. I’ll fill you in later. What are yours?
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Used Travel Guides

Ever bought a travel guide, used it once and then it sat and sat on your book shelf? Now you can do something about that…

Travelers Can Now Sell Used Guidebooks on GuideGecko.com


Buy, travel, then sell again – travel bookstore offers free, quick and easy listings for used travel guidebooks

Singapore, January 13, 2010 – GuideGecko, the innovative publishing platform and bookstore for travel guides, from today on enables travelers from around the world to sell their used travel guidebooks on www.GuideGecko.com.

Travelers can list their guidebooks free of charge, and the process takes less than 20 seconds. The seller decides on the price and sets the shipping costs on a domestic, continent and worldwide level. Titles are listed immediately, and are available to customers worldwide. Once sold, GuideGecko collects the customer payment and sends an email with the shipping details to the seller. Sellers receive 85% of what the customer pays, and are paid using a variety of options, including PayPal, cheque or bank transfer. There are no costs for listing or removing titles.

“We are happy to launch this functionality just in time for the post New Year holiday season,” says Daniel Quadt, Founder and Managing Director of GuideGecko. “We know there are lots of used guidebooks that have done their job for their current owners, and are now gathering dust on the bookshelf. What better way to earn some extra money towards your next trip than by selling them to other travelers looking forward to their own trip?”

GuideGecko’s travel bookstore at www.GuideGecko.com offers guidebooks for more than 70 categories and 169 countries, including all well-known series such Lonely Planet, Rough Guides and Insight Guides, along with a large variety of less conventional titles such as Hedonist’s Guides and Trailblazer, amongst many others.

Please visit www.guidegecko.com/sell-travel-guides for more information and to list guidebooks for sale.

Abouut GuideGecko

GuideGecko is an innovative publishing platform and travel bookstore for travel, lifestyle and entertainment guides. GuideGecko currently offers more than 2600 guides on 169 countries and 270 cities and regions around the world. All well-known series are available, including Lonely Planet, Rough Guides and Insight Guides, along with a large variety of less conventional titles such as Hedonist’s Guides and Trailblazer, amongst many others.

GuideGecko invites casual writers, bloggers and established authors to publish and sell their own guides on www.GuideGecko.com. GuideGecko makes such guides available as PDF downloads and as printed books/booklets. Publishing is free and authors earn 50-75% on every copy sold. Become a writer and get published on GuideGecko!