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I'm Asking: Would You Gamble on Rain to Win a Free Stay?
I don't know many people who look forward to a rainy day on a beach vacay, but this plan may make you more inclined. Although normal rates for Malaysia's luxury Tanjong Jara Resort will run upwards of $350 per night, if you encounter more than an inch of rainfall in any 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
5 iPhone Apps to Help You Through the Holidays
Can you believe that next week is already Thanksgiving? I can't, and there's no slowing down from here. In the midst of seasonal travel, family gatherings, and shopping on Black Friday, you may need some help getting organized.
On Board and Ready To Buy
In a new move to up their retail, airlines may soon be offering more in-flight opportunities to purchase anything from limousine services to Broadway theater tickets. Though The New York Times reports that only American Airlines has begun limited testing of the retail concept, nearly all airline carriers have confirmed that they are planning to unveil similar expanded retail offerings on flights.
So why expand retail, especially in the midst of a recession?
Website of the Day: Duffel
There are a ton of travel planning sites, but I just found my new favorite. Duffel (find the site at duffelup) calls itself "a trip-planning tool for people who are not planning any trips," but it's pretty handy for actual trip planning, too.
Sign into the site to create trips — real or imagined — to any place in the world.
Ashley Tisdale Reaps Her Gym Time Bikini Rewards in Cabo
Ashley Tisdale headed south of the border and was spotted soaking up the sun with friends yesterday in Cabo. She's been spotted leaving the gym recently with her favorite Twilight accessory in hand, and Ashley looked proud to show off her hard-earned results with a purple bikini. Ashley has also been busy hitting red carpets in LA over the last few months, and it looks like she took advantage of an opportunity to get away and enjoy a little downtime.
Would You Take an Affordable Clothing-Optional Vacation?
Clothing optional situations are typically limited to behind closed doors, but not if you're venturing off on a nakation. You don't have to bare it all on nakations — that's where the optional part comes into play — though you can if you want to. Besides the fact that participating nudists say that nude recreation is fun, there might be a financial benefit to taking a trip that encourages you to don your birthday suit.
Home Away From Home: The Madonna Inn
Looking for a kooky, kitschy hotel experience? Then check out San Luis Obispo's own Madonna Inn. This 51-year-old hotel is an absolutely unique experience for visitors, featuring an overwhelming pink color palette and rooms with themes including "Love Nest," "Caveman," and "Portugal."
Do You Use Social Media to Contact Companies?
I just finished reading an article about a US couple who, because of visa problems, nearly missed their Russian honeymoon. They thought they'd done their research; online travel agency Expedia assured the couple that they didn't need visas to travel to St. Petersburg.
I'm Asking: Have You Ever Canceled a Vacation?
After the oft-annoying planning and booking process, the last thing on my mind is canceling a vacation. However, I once preliminarily booked hotel rooms for a pal's birthday with a 24-hour-notice cancellation policy directly from the resort's website. I knew I'd secured something at a good price while I diligently monitored my favorite travel sites to see if a room at a more desirable hotel would significantly drop in price (it did) or if I changed my mind and decided to go a different weekend (did that, too.).
Jennifer Aniston in Her Bikini Is an Easy Choice
Jennifer Aniston continued her relaxation and bikini time in Cabo on Friday, spending time with friends and basking in the sun. Jennifer said that she would be heading off on an adventure before starting work on Goree Girls in the New Year, but it looks like she stuck to her favorite vacation spot in Mexico. By Sunday she was back in California with her new glow.
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