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Posted on: 06 June, 2006

Author: Alessandro Dubaldo

Dubai Self-Catering accommodation, tips for landlords

…following my last week article “Tips for tenants”, in this issue I would like to cover some interesting guidelines for those Dubai landlords adventuring into the Short-Term Rental business. It is a ... …following my last week article “Tips for tenants”, in this issue I would like to cover some interesting guidelines for those Dubai landlords adventuring into the Short-Term Rental business. It is a very common and old practice, especially in the Italian, Spanish or French Riviera to rent out a personal property as a holiday-home to tourists. The short-term rental business has proven pretty successful in those countries...

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Posted on: 07 May, 2006

Author: Rajinder Dogra

Colonial Williamsburg Revolutionary City

There is nothing virtual about the reality of being asked, in person, face-to-face, to stand up for, or against, freedom. How say ye? In the Revolutionary City, Colonial Williamsburgs innovative program where guests can interact live with actor-interpreters, you do not have to respond. But just like those who rallied to the side of George Washington and hailed the passion of Patrick Henry, you will be asked. It is that real. You are not looking into a video monitor. There is nothing virtual about the reality of being asked, in person, face-to-face, to stand up for, or against, freedom. How...

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Posted on: 07 May, 2006

Author: Steven Gillman

Arrowhead Hunting and Rock Collecting

We weren't planning to go rock and arrowhead hunting in Arizona. My wife and I just liked that hotspring in the desert. It was agood place to escape the Michigan winter for a while. Then we met Feli... We weren't planning to go rock and arrowhead hunting in Arizona. My wife and I just liked that hotspring in the desert. It was agood place to escape the Michigan winter for a while. Then we met Felix, an old Mayan Indian living in an old RV. After sharing meals and campfires for a week, he took us into the desert to...

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Posted on: 07 May, 2006

Author: Helen Wilkie

Jet Lag—don't let it spoil your trip

Jet lag is a problem for most travelers, whether they travel on business or for pleasure. This article offers techniques for dealing with it. Jet Lag! Those two words conjure up that debilitating feeling of tiredness and confusion that often overtakes us after a long journey, especially across the ocean. It can rob you of the first one, two or even more days of your overseas visit. If you are on vacation, you lose a precious chunk of your well-earned time off; if you are on business, you could blow an important deal because your brain wasn't functioning up to...

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Posted on: 04 May, 2006

Author: Narender

Adventure Sports in India

We takes on an exhilarating tour of this fascinating land. Our adventure tour packages let you experience the wild side of India. We are your top source for every kind of adventure tour to the best destinations around the country. Enjoy white water rafting on the Great Himalayan Rivers, or the others in the hinterland of the country. Check your prowess with our rock climbing tours that have experts to guide even novices. Camping Enjoy camping at the foot hills of the Himalayas and various other scenic locations around the country. Our camping destinations are perfect places to experience nature...

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Posted on: 02 May, 2006

Author: Alessandro Dubaldo

Your holiday in Dubai in a self-catering apartment or villa

An interesting insight with some good tips about how to rent a self-catering apartment or villa for your Dubai holiday.  With over 5.8 million visitors in 2005 and occupancy rate in excess of 83% Dubai is fast becoming one of the world's premier tourist destinations in the world with tourism business reaching unprecedented levels. Dubai is a cosmopolitan city with a population over 1 million that offers a wonderful taste of Arabia, seamlessly combining some of the world’s most exciting tourists developments in a distinctive blend of modern city and desert. Where else can you spend a vacation that combines...

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Posted on: 06 April, 2006

Author: Max Bellamy

Pontoon Boat Lifts

Pontoon is one of a number of floats used chiefly to support a bridge, to raise a sunken ship, or to float a hydroplane or a floating dock. Pontoons have been built of wood, of hides stretched over wi... Pontoon is one of a number of floats used chiefly to support a bridge, to raise a sunken ship, or to float a hydroplane or a floating dock. Pontoons have been built of wood, of hides stretched over wicker frames, of copper or tin sheet metal sheathed over wooden frames, of aluminum, and of steel. The original and widespread use was...

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Posted on: 20 December, 2005

Author: Linda Vissat

Fraught With Deception

For two days I looked like an "expectant father", but I am a female.  I shuffled from the ferry, the terminal, and my car, back and forth.  On May 6, 2005 my car sat in line jammed betw... For two days I looked like an "expectant father", but I am a female.  I shuffled from the ferry, the terminal, and my car, back and forth.  On May 6, 2005 my car sat in line jammed between a new, red Mercedes with black convertible top and a 1973 beat-up International, windows curtained with personal belongings and a blue healer pup "arf-ing"...

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Posted on: 04 November, 2005

Author: Caterina Christakos

Driskill Hotel - a haunting experience in Austin Texas

This halloween I decided to fly to Austin Texas to hang out with some friends of mine. As a tribute to this mask clad holiday, we decided to stay at the Driskill Hotel, right off of 6th street. We had been told that it is one of the most haunted hotels in the United States,with at least 4 resident ghossts. Driskill Hotel Austin Texas This halloween I decided to fly to Austin Texas to hang out with some friends of mine. As a tribute to this mask clad holiday, we decided to stay at the Driskill Hotel, right off of...

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Posted on: 09 October, 2005

Author: Jay Moncliff

Finding a Great hotel in Barcelona.

Barcelona is known for its great nightlife and it offers some other great attractions.  No matter what the reason for your visit to Barcelona, you need a good hotel in Barcelona.  The following information on these top Barcelona hotels come from reviews by former guests who have stayed at a hotel in Barcelona.  You will find that every hotel in Barcelona offers great hotel stays in addition to its other attractions. The hotels reviewed are Casa Camper Hotel, The Hotel Arts, Neri Hotel, and Hesperia Sarria. Casa Camper Hotel received some nice comments from guests.  It has 25 rooms that...

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