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I can probably be kicked out of Colorado for admitting this, but I'm just not that into bikes. Don't get me wrong: I've been lugging my vintage, fixed-gear cruiser around for over 21 years. Even though I rarely ride it these days because I live in ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Aspen's Rio Grande Bike Trail: Burgers, Bourbon And Basalt
Courtesy of Jeremy Swanson
I can probably be kicked out of Colorado for admitting this, but I'm just not that into bikes. Don't get me wrong: I've been lugging my vintage, fixed-gear cruiser around for over 21 years. Even though I rarely ride it these days because I live in ...Hotel News We Noted: Summer Cool Down Edition
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Happy Friday, everyone. We're reporting live from East Hampton, where the beach town is currently under the same oppressive heat wave as much of the East Coast. In that spirit, we're attempting to cool things down with some chill hotel news ...Passengers Refuse Startup Millionaire's $100 Offer To Switch Seats
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Would you switch seats on a transatlantic flight if someone offered you $100? Jason Goldberg, founder and CEO of online shopping website Fab.com, can't seem to understand why someone refused that same offer.
The startup millionaire asked surrounding passengers to ...Tel Aviv Gets First Beachside Library
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Need a good beach read? Visitors to Tel Aviv's Metzizim Beach can now borrow books for reading on the sand. The city has launched the first beachside library, providing over 500 free book rentals in five languages, including English, Hebrew, Arabic, ...Why Ditching Preconceived Notions Can Make For Better Travel
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Raise your hand if you've ever had heightened expectations or an ill-informed idea of a destination prior to a trip.
Me too. Many things influence our preconceived ideas about a place: daydreams, prejudice (I'm using this word in its traditional ...5 Ways To Preserve Your Travel Memories (That Don't Involve Photos)
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If you're an avid traveler, chances are you've experienced some type of fantastical sight, to which no photograph can ever do justice. Talent and camera quality have no bearing whatsoever on the ability to capture this moment, and so you resign yourself to ...Queen Reopens Stately Home Of Sir Walter Scott
Christian Bickel
The Queen has officially reopened Abbotsford House, a mansion that was once home to Sir Walter Scott, the BBC reports.
The house, located in Melrose, Scotland, was closed for an $18.3 million restoration that is continuing in parts of the grounds. Work ...Luxury Travel: Uber Launches UberCHOPPER, Hamptons Rides Just In Time For July Fourth
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What says "patriotism" more than a long Fourth of July weekend in the Hamptons? For luxury seeking beachgoers, not much. Unless, of course, that beach trip comes with a private driver and a helicopter transfer.
Uber is launching a special ...Couples Can Celebrate The End Of DOMA On Australia's Hamilton Island
qualia Resort
When the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision that ruled against the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) a few days back it was met with jubilation across the country. The ruling is seen as a dramatic advancement of gay rights while also providing ...Criticized Or Applauded, Presidential Travel Is One Great Job Perk
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This week, President Obama and family fly to Africa for what has been described as both "frivolous spending" and a trip that brings "a great bang for our buck." The estimated $60 - $100 million trip comes at a time when Americans face a decidedly different ...Hotel News We Noted: First Day of Summer Edition
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Welcome everyone to the first official day of Summer and, of course, your weekly dose of Hotel News We Noted, where we track the best, the most buzzy and the downright oddest news of the hospitality industry. As always, send us a note or leave a ...Hertz Launches Dream Car Rental Service For Those Who Just Can't Drive 55
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Yesterday, Hertz, one of the largest rental car companies in the world, announced the launch of their new Dream Cars service in the U.S. This new offering allows customers to rent exotic sports cars and high-end luxury models that typically haven't ...Learn Spanish With Lonely Planet's Fluent Road
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Traveling to Spain or Latin America this summer and want to say more than "Donde esta el bano?" (though, that's an important one to know)? Lonely Planet has just launched a new online foreign language program, Fluent Road, partnering with Spanish ...How The Rich Kids Of Instagram Travel
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When it comes to vacations, most of us probably already knew that the so-called one percent don't exactly fly cattle class, stay in Super 8 motels or slurp cheap Chinatown noodles to keep their budget under check. But we didn't realize just how ...Massive Vegas Mall, Hotel, Casino Project To Be World's Largest
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Las Vegas is no stranger to over-the-top attractions, hosting a variety of them over the years. In a single day, travelers can see a volcano explode, ride a roller coaster in "New York," race cars, jump off the top of a hotel and more – in the ...Private Jet Travel For The 99 Percent: Book Your Private Jet Via Facebook Or App
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It's easier than ever to travel like the 1%. Tech-savvy travelers know that they can use services like Uber in many major cities to call a town car or SUV on demand. But what about air travel? Historically, private jets have been reserved for the ...Luxury Cruise Line Makes Bedding A Status Thing
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On a luxury cruise vacation, travelers are pampered with everything from butler service to their selection from a menu of pillows. Taking that idea a step further, Celebrity Cruises is in the process of upgrading bedding, teaming with a sleep ...Summer Travel: Luxe Hotels In Or Near National Parks
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Planning a trip this summer? Why not make it family friendly with at trip to a national park? While we love spending our days hiking, biking or riding the river, we're not always about camping out or grabbing the nearest roadside motel after a long day ...Bedbugs Being Dealt With By Tough, Heartless Science
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Nasty bedbugs are bad news for everyone. Travelers drop them off or pick them up at just about any hotel. The people that run those hotels hate them too. Bedbugs require a great deal of attention just to keep circling your room. But now, some good science ...Hotel News We Noted: May 31, 2013
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It's the last "Hotel News We Noted" of May, and we have lots of news to report. If you're just tuning in, each Friday, "Hotel News We Noted" brings readers the latest, most interesting and downright oddest news of note from the hospitality world.
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