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Monterey County Named Top Ten Wine Travel Destination in the World

The Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce Wine Enthusiast has selected the destination as a 2013 Top Ten Wine Travel Destination in the World. Monterey County is the only California wine region to make the 2013 … Continue reading

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Global “Call for Entries” Announced

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is inviting tourism businesses, organisations, and destinations worldwide to apply for its prestigious Tourism for Tomorrow Awards.
Each year, the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards recognise global leadership in sustainable tourism best practices. Due to … Continue reading

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Washington Wine Country Taste And Tote: New Program Increases Ease And Affordability Of Area Travel

Alaska Airlines, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and local tourism groups collaborate on new tourism program
Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance, Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau, Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau, and Tourism Walla Walla announce the launch of a new collaborative effort … Continue reading

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Build-A-Church Ultimate Fundraising Cruises

With Steps of Paul Coastal Cruises www.stepsofpaul.gr , book truly inspiring cruises through the lands of the bible PLUS raise up to $100,000 for your church.  See details here.

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Holbox Hosts First Gastronomic Festival

Small Island off the Coast of Cancun Hosts Intimate Food and Wine Festival
The small island of Holbox, one of Mexico’s best kept secrets, will launch the First Gastronomic Festival from August 30 to September 3, celebrating the region’s top-notch chefs … Continue reading

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It’s the Value Not the Price

Many of us focus too much on the price of a vacation instead of considering the value.  When deciding a vacation spot, the value is worth so much more than the price.  We all know that a family budget is … Continue reading

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Banks Offer Museum Admission to Cardholders

Bank of America and Merrill Lynch offer their credit card holders the opportunity to visit more than 150 museums-free of charge- on the first full weekend of every month.  The program is known as, Museum on Us. Customers just present … Continue reading

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How to Avoid Costly Fees on Your Smartphone while Traveling Internationally

 
 
 
 
 

Get a US-based voice over IP (VOIP) number of some kind (i.e. Skype, Google Voice, Tango, or Line 2).  Choose one that forwards voice mail to email and/or converts to text.
Forward your “regular” cell phone to this number while still … Continue reading

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