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Eco-friendly Accommodations


Dec 26

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Listen up responsible, eco-friendly travelers! WholeTravel.com is a website that caters to eco-trips.

It lists accommodations that are economically-friendly, support the local culture and promote sustainability among guests. The website features a ranking system that ranks accommodations based on environmental customs, management and cultural support.

Unfortunately, the website performs its searches based mainly on the type of vacation you would like instead of where you would like to vacation. Such a search would be better used as a supporting feature rather than a main one.

It may be best to figure out where you want to go through websites such as Escaperental.com and then search the listed properties in WholeTravel.com for your options.

Vacation Retals in Miami Offering Bikes

Vacation Retals in Miami Offering Bikes

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Great Airline Deals - Flying for LESS


Dec 24

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Luxury travel is suffering more than budget travel. So much so that airline companies are starting to slash their rates to attract business and first class travelers.

Lufthansa offers huge discounts on business class fares for people booking from December 26 2008 to January 2nd 2099.

You can fly from New York to Rome for just $1900. Normally, that can run you up to $8000.

Smart travelers should check all the airline websites to find the best deals.

Find accommodations in New York and Rome, Italy, including New York vacation rentals and Italy holiday rentals.

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Smart Travel Tips, Smart Bikes, Home Exchange and more…


Dec 19

Posted: under Destinations and Places, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
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Here, we have selected a few smart travel tips that might help you when selecting your next travel destination or just save you some money.

  1. Washington DC has a new program called  that allows people to rent bikes anywhere in the town. The annual membership fee is $40. For more information, visit smartbikedc.com. This service can offer many advantages to regular visitors that want to tour around in a bike. Keep in mind that the subscription can take up to two weeks to be effective, so plan ahead!
  2. If you want to use your cell phone as an alarm while you are on vacation but have no intention of actually using the phone to make calls, turn off the wireless capabilities. The phone may access the network when you use the alarm and leave you with unpleasant ROAMING CHARGES.
  3. If you plan to have access to a vehicle while abroad, opt to purchase an affordable inverter instead of a converter for cell phone and battery chargers before you leave the United States. The inverter will the power you need to charge up!
  4. If you have internet access, you can order in all different types of cuisine! Log onto menupages.com and browse the variety of menus of nearby restaurants. You can narrow your search results by neighborhood or restaurants that deliver.
  5. Other smart travel tip will be to try innovative lodgings such as home exchange and vacation rentals, which usually offer full amenities for LESS.

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Newbie Hotels in New York - New York Travel News


Dec 17

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Greenwich Hotel

Robert De Niro’s new Greenwich Hotel in Tribeca, New York is right across from his office and designed to feel just like home.

Each brick in this hotel is hand made and all the furniture is custom-made. Mirrors in the hotel were born from the Flatiron Building.

This very personalized New York hotel starts at rates of $550. Across from the lantern-lit pool, guests can enjoy services from the basement Shibui spa which is decorated with pieces of a 250-year-old farm from Kyoto.

For any additional information on the Greenwich Hotel, please call 212-941-8900 or visit the greenwichhotel.com.

The Marcel at Gramercy


The Marcel at Gramercy
was renovated and then reopened in October.

The new look boasts vibrant colors and mid-century styles that somehow manage to look young and fresh.

The hotel’s Bar Milano was opened by Joe and Jason Denton, the two brothers who introduced the city to favorite Italian meals at ‘ino, ‘inoteca.

Rates for the Marcel at Gramercy start at $297. For more information, visit themarcelatgramercy.com or call 212-696-3800.

There are plenty of New York hotels to choose from, but the mentioned here are New York travel news. Aside from hotels, there are also plenty of chic New York vacation rentals and Manhattan holiday rentals in the area. Whether you want to stay in a newbie hotel  such as The Marcel at Gramercy or Greenwich Hotel, or in a New York vacation condo, THE BIG APPLE will offer you  tons of things to do.

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Private Islands For Rent - Luxury Travel Tips


Dec 01

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If you are looking luxury travel tips, hereunder you will find them.

Probably the ultimate luxury travel tip is to rent a private island in a tropical destination. Certainly, if you want to travel like a celebrity, this is an great way to do it.

Isla De Sa Ferradura - Ibiza Spain

This Mediterranean island near Ibiza, Spain originally served as a pirate hideaway in the 17th century. Now, this horseshoe-shaped private island for rent boasts a full-service gym, jet skis, a hydrotherapy cave, golf carts, and a six-suite estate.

Ibiza is easily accessible with a short ride one the complimentary 28-foot Sea Ray. The $212,000/week private island for rent is currently under renovation and will re-open next summer.

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Melody Key - Florida Keys

Travelers can now rent Nick Hexum’s small private  island off of Key West Florida starting at $6,800/week. Transportation to and from Key West is available 24/7 with request through radio.

Enjoy kayaking, the heated pool, Jacuzzi, WiFi and satellite TV from this six-person hut. Melody Key is a green island operating off of a reversed generator with solar backup and water desalination system power central air.

Find more accommodation in around Key West Florida, including Key West holiday rentals and Florida Keys vacation rentals.

Namenalala Island - Fiji

This South Pacific island belonging to Tom and Joan Moody offers six timber/bamboo cottages that can accommodate a total of twelve guests.

For $1,850 per week per person, travelers can rent the island cottages, which each contain a king-size bed and fabulous beach views. Hike the forests and dive and snorkel around the island surrounding soft coral in the Namena Barrier Reef. Another plus: the owners prepare food from the waters and garden!

Fiji is a paradisiacal luxury travel destination. Aside from private islands, you can find many types of lodging such as Luxury Fiji hotels and high-end Fiji holiday rentals.

Breakwater Island - British Columbia Canada

This British Columbia Island is composed of 74-acres of pine forest.

The $3,200 per-week island has two dog-friendly lodges called Rock House and Log House, which together, accommodate about ten people.

Log House, built in 1933, has bark-covered walls made of logs. The island rental comes with a 16-foot Eagle outboard cruiser and kayaks. Guests may arrange for a personal chef, diving expeditions, sailing charters and massages.

Find accommodation in British Columbia, Canada, inlcuding British Columbia vacation rentals.

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In Hawai, Make Your Dream Come True!


Oct 31

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Hawaii is a dream destination, but often dream come at a price that can be expensive. Yet, Hawaii is one of the cheapest and most popular destinations in the country. Gathering some intelligence and preparing well for the trip will make a world of difference. Vacationers can stay in regular Hawaii hotel or choose more affordable solutions such as vacation rentals in Hawaii. Vacation rentals in Hawaii come in different shapes and forms, you could rent a holiday home or a vacation condo. Hawaii is made up of several islands which we will explore quickly.

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The Big Island Hawaii

This is the largest island and it appeals to every traveler, with a large variety of activities, from its incredible beaches and ocean, its rain forests, its marine preserves and horse ranches. The island is also attractive for its state of the art observatories and its volcanoes The eastern side of the island being the less popular offer the best deals, the western coast is more popular and value is harder to find. There are plenty of Big Island Hawaii vacation rentals and hotels.

Kauai Hawaii

The most affordable lodgings in Kauai are outside the main resort areas of Princeville on the north shore of the Island and in Poipu. Kauai is smaller and quieter than the bigger islands. The cliffs are breathtaking and the beach spectacular. Adventurer get ready!

Maui Hawaii

Is the most popular island and therefore the most expensive. Renting a vacation rental in Maui Hawaii is your only way to go if you are on budget. If you are mainly attracted by the beach, the shopping, the golf, the nightlife this is where you need to stay.

Molokai Hawaii

Molokai is the island for the purist you will escape the glamour of the other islands and take a journey back in time. The island is not very populated only 6000 it is the most Hawaiian of the islands. Vacationers are attracted by hiking and trailing, horseback riding and kayaking.

Oahu Hawaii

The state capital Honolulu is located in Ohahu with its reputed beaches, shopping and plenty of entertainment and activities. Ohahu offers also plenty of lodging options for Ohahu resort hotels, Ohahu hotels and Ohahu vacation rentals. Most hotels are located on the north shore. Surfers have established their camp on the north shore where prices are more affordable

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