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a hike to trout lake to find the elusive otters

Yellowstone Vacation (Learning) Packages – The Best Way to Know!

From the beginning of June and lasting until the third week of September, visitors have the option of taking several tours in the Historic Yellow Buses. These White Motor Company 706 touring vehicles traversed the park from the mid-1930s until the 1950s. Xanterra renovated and returned eight of [...]

Categories: Accommodations, Armchair, National Parks and the Environment, Tips, Vacation Packages


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Yellowstone National Park Reservations, 2014 – You May Be Too Late!

By David Currier -

What does all this mean for you? First of all, it means that if you have not already booked your family's 2013 Yellowstone vacation, you may very well be too late. If 2014 works for you, make your Yellowstone reservations now!

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Some Additional Things I NEVER Travel Without (the CRUISE Edition)

By Kevin Kalley -

It's amazing when you are 100 yards away from the dock and headed for the open seas, and you suddenly remember little things you wish you'd packed for your cruise.

Categories: Armchair, Cruises, Packing, This & That, Tips
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Cuba – The Next Gay Destination

Though I have not made the trip (yet) myself, many of my American and French friends cannot say enough about their wonderful experiences traveling in Cuba. It’s really not that difficult to arrange a trip there that bypasses the outdated US travel restrictions.

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Dental floss has more uses for travelers than cleaning teeth.

Packing List – Some Things I NEVER Travel Without

By Kevin Kalley -

It's amazing how common household items may make your travels more carefree.

Categories: Packing, Road & Rail, This & That, Tips
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Is There Anybody’s Reviews You Can Trust? Caveat emptor!

By David Currier -

Travel and product reviews can be helpful but also deceiving. Caveat emptor!

Categories: Armchair, News, This & That, Tips, Uncategorized
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Retirement in Hawaii: You CAN make it happen!

By David Currier -

If we would change anything it would be to make the lanai somewhat larger since we discovered that nearly everyone entertains and dines outdoors! Buildiing time was 90 days from pouring the slab to sleeping in the bedroom. The cost was well under $100,00, furnished. Taxes on the developed lot [...]

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Do you really need a hot car for the trip you are taking?

Car Rental Do’s and Don’ts – Getting your best deal

By Kevin Kalley -

It really galls me that in some cases the rental car can be a more expensive component of a trip than lodging or airfare, so I’ve tried to become extra savvy in getting a good deal and avoiding unnecessary fees and charges.

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10 Tips for Planning Your National Parks Vacation

The result is that travelers have learned to reserve their rooms and cabins early. In Grand Canyon National Park, Xanterra begins accepting reservations the first of the month for that month the following year. In Yellowstone, the company accepts reservations in May for the following summer.

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Breakfast may be taken in the hotel garden in season.

Do You Have a Hotel to Recommend in Paris? Mais oui! – Hotel des Grandes Ecoles

By David Currier -

For frequent travelers to Paris, this hotel is one of the most popular.

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