Enjoy the festive season at Hersey House B&B

If you are looking for an action packed, fun filled holiday amidst scenic settings or want to spend some quiet time amidst luxury, pampering yourself to the fullest, Hersey House – a popular luxury weekend getaway in Ashland, would be the ideal choice.

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Enjoy the festive season at Hersey House B&B

Italian Children Await The Arrival of La Befana

Susan Van Allen, author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go , shares the Italian legend of La Befana and why Italian children are eagerly awaiting her arrival this week: “There is no Santa Claus in Italy,” my Nana told me when I was a kid. I had nightmares of how awful Christmas must be for children over there, where Nana was born. Nana said she had to wait until January 6, The Feast of the Epiphany, to get gifts.

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Continental offers refunds after security lockdown at Newark airport

If you were stranded at New Jersey’s Newark International Airport on Sunday, you have some recourse: Continental Airlines is offering refunds and fee waivers to those passengers who missed their flights or were bumped from flights due to the airport’s lock-down. The lock-down was due to a security breach in Newark’s Terminal C, which caused flights delays up to six hours and cancelled flights, stranding thousands of passengers. Continental said customers scheduled to go from Newark on Sunday and today could reschedule or reroute their travel one tme without paying a penalty fee.

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Exlusive Launch: Lug Valentines Heart Collection

Luggage Pros is proud to EXCLUSIVELY LAUNCH Lug’s Valentines Heart Collection! Lug first introduced the “Puddle Jumper” to the world in 2005 and with their brilliant, fun and functional design the world took notice!  The “Puddle Jumper” has been featured on Oprah’s ‘O’ List, along with articles in Marie Claire, The Globe and Mail, Oxygen Magazine, and TIME Magazine.     The debut of Lug’s Valentines Heart Collection has been highly anticipated and the line will ONLY be available at Luggage Pros  for the exclusive launch of this hip, funky heart  embroidered bag! The Valentines Heart Puddle Jumper is the perfect complement to those New Year’s Resolution for Health and Fitness in 2010.  The Puddle Jumper is the perfect gym bag!  It features a ventilated zip pocket compartment in the back that is perfect for shoes or soiled clothing.  Along with a bottle holder and cargo pocket for your post work out snack!  The interior features a detachable mirror, lower main compartment for cosmetic storage, a D-ring for keys, a pen holder and zip pocket for your jewelry.  Lug uses the finest material that is specially treated with a water repellent finish and plastic coated bottom with metal feet to help protect the bag.   The Puddle Jumper is also a great overnight bag for a girls weekend or slumber party!  Be the first to get Lug’s Valentines Heart Collection Puddle Jumper, available NOW only at Luggage Pros !

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Full-body scanners to be used in London airports

Security lines at London's Heathrow airport Heathrow Airport will install full-body scanners that can see under passengers’ clothing as soon as possible, according to the Cheapflights UK news blog . Prime Minister Gordon Brown gave the g0-ahead for full-body scanners in Britain’s airports in the wake of the failed Christmas Day bombing attempt of Northwest Airlines flight 253. The Prime Minister had promised a “gradual” introduction of the scanners in response to the Detroit terror scare, in which a man smuggled explosives through Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

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The Seaport Bar and Grille on the Waterfront Has Closed

A waterfront restaurant and bar in Boston’s Seaport District with sweeping views of the city and several dining and bar areas has closed its doors. According to its Facebook page, the Seaport Bar and Grille served its last meal on New Year’s Eve after being in business on Northern Avenue since the 1980s. And as reported here earlier, a new dining spot and watering hole called The Whiskey Priest looks to take over the spot vacated by the restaurant

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The Changing Habits of Holidaymakers

May I take this opportunity to wish all our clients, readers and business associates a very happy and prosperous 2010! There are currently mixed messages reaching members of the local tourism and hospitality industries. While a recent poll of 3,000 consumers by the travel site simonseeks.com found that the UK is still hailed as being the best-value holiday destination, the newly published ITB

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TSA issues new security rules for travelers

After a long week of terror threats, attempted bombings, and rumors spreading about whether you can or cannot use the new electronics you got for Christmas on your next flight , the Transportation Security Administration has finally issued a statement on the new security rules for travelers. The TSA website   states the new rules: “…includes long-term, sustainable security measures developed in consultation with law enforcement officials and our domestic and international partners. Because effective aviation security must begin beyond our borders, and as a result of extraordinary cooperation from our global aviation partners, TSA is mandating that every individual flying into the U.S.

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2010 Winter Olympics: Vancouver Area Travel Guide

Official 2010 Winter Olympics logo Going to the 2010 Winter Olympics, in Vancouver, British Columbia? Wondering where to stay, what to do, what to eat? Here are some suggestions! (For a longer version of this travel guide, with additional insights, check out “ My 36 Hours in Vancouver, British Columbia “.) Hotels Surprisingly, there are rooms available in the Vancouver, pretty much throughout the period of the Winter Olympics, Feb

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The Daily Catch to Re-Open in Brookline on January 7

A seafood restaurant between the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline and the Allston border that closed several years back is going to be re-opening later this week. According to BostonTweet.com , The Daily Catch will open its doors once again on Harvard Street on Thursday, January 7, with a grand opening party from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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Repeat Clients

I just love repeat clients! This, to me, is the highest form of flattery because it tells me I did such a fantastic job last time that they trust me to repeat the same level of service again. I am a travel agent who owns a franchise with CruiseOne , so this client called me inquiring about a 10-nt Eastern Caribbean cruise at the end of January. Unfortunately, the cabin category they want is unavailable, but we are looking at a different ship or cruise line.

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Latest Review: Olympian Diner and Restaurant, Braintree

The latest review on the Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Web site is for the Olympian Diner and Restaurant in Braintree. Located in South Braintree Square a short distance west of Route 3, the Olympian Diner is mostly a local spot that serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week, and dinner on weekdays

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Latest Review: Olympian Diner and Restaurant, Braintree

Two New Restaurants May Be Coming to Allston: Ariana Cuisine, Basil Asia Cafe

It looks like two more new restaurants may be coming to the Allston neighborhood of Boston at some point, and each of them will apparently be moving into spots where other restaurants have been. According to EveryBlock Boston, a restaurant called Ariana Cuisine from Afghanistan may be opening at 127-129 Brighton Avenue in Allston.

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Littlenecks Bar and Grill in Weymouth Has Apparently Closed

A little more than two months after it opened, it looks like a seafood restaurant in South Weymouth has closed its doors. According to the Patriot Ledger, Littlenecks Bar and Grill on Main Street apparently shut down at the end of New Year’s Eve because the restaurant did not have its food and liquor licenses renewed by the town for 2010.

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Littlenecks Bar and Grill in Weymouth Has Apparently Closed

Karohi Haveli in Udaipur Rajasthan – Offer Royal Hospitality and Lifestyle to Travelers

The Karohi Haveli is located in Udaipur district of Rajasthan . It was built in 1820 A.D. as  residence of Karohi noble family

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London International Boat Show 2010 at Excel

Jetskis, powered boats and much more at the London International Boat Show 2010 Water fans will most likely be looking forward to the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show 2010 , coming to the Excel centre from January 8th until the 17th. The event, which offers an amazing blend of both live water activities and booths from some of the biggest names in the industry, will feature 80 new product launches along with 18 world debuts. It’s a must for boat enthusiasts and those who just want an awesome day out in London

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Elvis in Vegas documentary exceptionally interesting and insightful

I watched the documentary “Elvis in Vegas” last night and I must say it was extremely interesting, especially the whole issue surrounding Elvis and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The interesting this was that the relationship between the two worked in my opinion in that if it wasn’t for the Colonel getting Elvis the work (movies, residency at Hilton Las Vegas, shows etc) then Elvis possibly may not have been as popular as he was

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3 Alternatives to Staying in the Kuta Tourist Strip

We all know that the tourist strip from Tuban to Kuta up to Seminyak is one of sheer hectic mayhem at times. But, there are great hotels, cheap accommodation, nightlife, bars and a plethora of warungs and restorans

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Northwest logo fades to black; Delta stands in the spotlight

Say goodbye to the red and white logo that graces the gates for Northwest flights. Now that Delta Air Lines has received government permission to consolidate Delta and Northwest Airlines into one carrier, the Northwest logo will soon be history. Delta will begin adding its logo and brand to currently operating Northwest flights and phase out the Northwest name through the first quarter of 2010

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Traveling with Purpose Becomes More Popular

Luxury Travel is offering a travel package for people to have an opportunity to give of themselves in service to the Vietnamese while traveling to the country. Guests can join hand with the company to support a SOS village in the outskirts of Hanoi. While people have traditionally traveled to a new area to sight see,

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