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10 commandments for cheaper travel

Go off-peak, or in the 'shoulder season' just before the masses arrive. For example, African safaris in the rainy season cost up to 40% less, and offer the chance to see more new-born animals; the Galapagos Islands in May are 20-30% cheaper than December / January or high summer - and offer warmer, calmer conditions

Unfreezing Credit

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Little political enthusiasm exists for further support to the banking sector. One reason is that banks that received money in the initial rescues do not seem to have increased their lending, without which monetary and fiscal stimulus are unlikely to be effective. For banks to start lending again, even more intervention may be needed.
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Tokyo Cuisine: Hip New Trends

In my work as a food writer I’ve suffered lost reservations and long waits for bad tables but never—never!—have I been subjected to the serial heartbreak I suffered at the door of a neighborhood pastry shop on my last visit to Tokyo.
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World's Wackiest Theme Cruises

Chocoholics, Harley riders, and Star Trek fans can all find cruises that float their boats. You know you can cruise around...
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World's Strangest Candy

Put down the milk chocolate: When traveling, sample candies made with salt, chili, and mung beans. When Americans eat ...
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Singita Game Reserves

The balance of hospitality, conservation and community is what sets Singita apart, and has been at our core from the very beginning. Since the early1900s, when the Bailes family first had the vision of what is Singita today, we have been able to share a unique part of the world in a manner which is highly respectful of the natural environment.
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The Oberoi Udaivilas overview

Conceived as a traditional Indian palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas showcases the rich heritage of the Mewar region of Rajasthan with its rambling courtyards, gentle rippling fountains, reflecting pools and verdant gardens. Grand architecture inspired by the palaces of Rajasthan present a picture of majesty resplendent with pavilions and domes that lead you to a journey of discovery. Interiors embellis...
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50 Best Romantic Getaways

If love is a many-splendored thing—a multifaceted, kaleidoscopic experience that’s different for every couple—then so is the romantic vacation. There are almost as many definitions for a “great couples’ getaway”...
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London's Best Retro Spots

From Fitzrovia to Covent Garden, London is embracing its charming—and sometimes cheeky—past. Every era, from the roaring ‘20s to the swinging ‘60s, is represented, with new takes on old-fashioned locales: chip and sweets shops...
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How to Fly Coach in Comfort

Welcome to seat 22B. You’re wedged between a chatty couple, your seat won’t recline because you’re against the bathroom wall, your personal air nozzle and seat light are both broken, and the overhead bins were already full when you arrived. You read...
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The Caribbean's Hottest New Hotels

Caribbean hotels have always been a reliable standby for tranquility, crystal-clear ocean views, and amazing beaches. But now, many of the tropical islands are seeing fresher, chicer hotels sprouting up, bringing a new level of luxury to the entire region...
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Great Affordable City Hotels

What would you expect to pay for accommodations in a palatial, elegantly decorated suite in one of London’s most famously posh neighborhoods? One that occupies...
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Rules of engagement

Listening to your consumer isn’t going to cut it anymore. These days, firms need to engage, interact and connect with their customers on a deeper, more meaningful level if they’re going to survive the economic downturn.
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‘A trust crisis’

Trust is a vital element in financial decision-making, whether one is turning a check over to a banker or asking a broker for investment advice.
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Striking Balance... at the Red Mountain Spa

I head to the Red Mountain Spa outside St. George, Utah in search of energy, adventure, pampering, and time with my daughter. A spa holiday can be so many different experiences. Which would I find the week before Christmas at this desert retreat?
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Capri - A Seductive Nature

My private balcony on this long admired cliff of Anacapri is welcoming. I can make out Mt. Vesuvius in the distance and the Bay of Naples spreads below me. The Italian sun blesses the island with its steady rays and I remain still on my perch to take it all in. This moment of suspension is provided by the Caesar Augustus Hotel.
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Mayakoba: The Riviera Maya's Chic Eco-Hideaway

The Riviera Maya is as idyllic and exotic as it sounds. Nestled on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, this region characterized by powdery white sand beaches, turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and lush....
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Top 10 Reasons to Love Sailing on Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Who wouldn't love sailing on a luxury cruise ship – especially over the holidays? We recently spent 16 days sailing in ultra-luxurious style on Regent Seven Seas Cruises, on the Mariner, from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale through the Panama Canal (www.rssc.com)
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The Fabulous Facets of the New Ruby Princess

We've sailed on many cruise lines, but we hadn't, until now, sailed with Princess Cruises. We were in for a most enjoyable treat, and now, after having had such a marvelous experience, we highly recommend this ship to others. Using some of the terminology given to precious gems of all kinds, we will illustrate our many points based on this analogy. One thing's clear – the sparkling brand new R...
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The 10 Commandments of Luxury Cruising on Silversea

Endless cocktails, wine and dessert. Private in-suite dinners. Couples massages. Pillow menus and plush bedding. Ballroom dancing classes. These are just some of the posh perks that Silversea Cruises offers. Most upscale cruise lines have always offered unforgettable experiences – for example, you can often wine and dine to your heart's content in fabulous restaurants, and, unlike real life, nev...
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Serenity on the Serena, Costa Cruises' newest ship

Is it possible to feel like the only couple on a ship of 3500 passengers? The answer on Costa Cruises' new behemoth ship, the Serena, is a resounding yes! My husband and I chose a seven-day cruise in the eastern Med for the itinerary and because, with two busy work schedules, we want someone else to do the organizing. But will we feel herded from place to place? Will the staff be too overwhelmed ...
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Serengeti Under Canvas, Tanzania

The Serengeti has mythological appeal; it is a primal call. On a planet in trouble, it is also a profound and important place, sustaining (along with the Masai Mara in Kenya) the massive herds with the instinct and the space to migrate year after year.

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