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What Comes Around Goes Around: From Downtown to Geogetown

Posted on 15 August 2005

It used to be a pain to get to Georgetown’s trendy stores, restaurants and bars. Now– thanks to the new Circulator bus in Washington, DC–it’s easy to get from downtown to Georgetown.
There are two Circulator bus loops. One circles between the Washington Convention Center and the Southwest Waterfront. Along the way, it makes stops [...]

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Smile and Say “Cheese”

Posted on 07 August 2005

Starting in November, the Hotel Roger Williams in New York will offer wine and cheese tastings.
Max McCalman, a cheese expert who hopes to “spread the curd” about artisanal cheeses, will organize and attend some of the tastings. Each wine and cheese tasting will cost $25 per person and will be held the first [...]

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Glide with a Guide on Segway Tours

Posted on 01 August 2005

The idea of taking a walking tour without walking might seem odd. But many companies are now offering tours using Segway scooters.
The company that claims to be the first to offer guided tours using Segway is City Segway Tours. The company offers tours using the electrical scooters in Washington, DC; Vienna; Paris; Chicago; [...]

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Hit the Road with Fido… in Style

Posted on 23 July 2005

If you’re hitting the road this summer, your favorite pet can travel with you in style. Loews hotels is offering several “pampered pet� packages in locations such as Nashville, South Beach, and Philly. The packages include a room service meal for your four-legged friend.

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Dining in the Dark

Posted on 14 July 2005

In April 2005, a quirky new restaurant opened in Sydney, Australia. The twist? At The Dark Side of Hyde Park, diners eat in total darkness. The Australian restaurant is not the first to explore dining in the dark. But at the Blind Cow Restaurant in Zurich, guests eat in total darkness; the restaurant’s wait [...]

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Travel Abroad and Phone Home

Posted on 08 July 2005

If you’re traveling abroad, you might not be able to use your cellular phone. Several companies are now catering to consumers who want to be able to use cell phones whether they are in Boston, Belize, Brazil or Botswana.

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Summer Camp Isn’t Just for Kids

Posted on 30 June 2005

Now adults can also have fun in the sun. Camps targeting grown-ups offer opportunities to learn new skills in activities such as cooking, surfing and ballroom dancing. Many camps offer programs not just in the summer, but also throughout the year.

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Vacation behind bars?

Posted on 24 June 2005

Apparently, jail houses rock. In Sri Lanka, Galle prison, a centuries-old UN World Heritage site, is being converted into a hotel. On June 16, The Daily News reported the plans of Kingsley Wickramaratne, governor of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, to develop the prison. The governor has said that rooms will be no-frills prison [...]

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