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Thursday, April 30
LA Times Recommends Dealtaker.com for Travel Deals!
Thanks to the LA TIMES for their Dealtaker.com recommendation in the following article!
MORE FOR YOUR MONEY
Tips for cheap family travel
Venturing out with the kids? It pays to book early, shop for bargains, watch for freebies and consider a hostel stay.
By Jane Engle, Chris Erskine, Anne Harnagel and Catharine Hamm
09:47 AM PDT, April 30, 2009
Check bargain e-mail newsletters.SmarterTravel.com offers great bargain advice, of course, but look also at some of the more broadly focused websites such as Dealtaker.com, which periodically lists travel specials.
My biggest tip? Always Check Dealtaker first to save money and have more fun on your trips!
MORE FOR YOUR MONEY
Tips for cheap family travel
Venturing out with the kids? It pays to book early, shop for bargains, watch for freebies and consider a hostel stay.
By Jane Engle, Chris Erskine, Anne Harnagel and Catharine Hamm
09:47 AM PDT, April 30, 2009
Check bargain e-mail newsletters.SmarterTravel.com offers great bargain advice, of course, but look also at some of the more broadly focused websites such as Dealtaker.com, which periodically lists travel specials.
My biggest tip? Always Check Dealtaker first to save money and have more fun on your trips!
Tuesday, April 28
Contests Twittered Last Week 4/20 to 4/26
The Color of Spring, Famous Footwear $10,000 Sweepstakes http://bit.ly/de3Kx
Daily iPod Touch Giveaway http://bit.ly/ipodjl
Europe Awaits You – Enter to Win an 8-day river cruise visiting the grand cities & villages along the Danube river! http://bit.ly/18eVbK
Win a Tutima FX Automatic UTC Watch valued at $1,700! http://bit.ly/lRPnW
Breakfast with Fox & Friends Sweepstakes - Win a trip for two to NYC - Enter Daily http://bit.ly/zNka5
Enter Once a Day for your chance to win the 2009 HGTV Green Home in Port St. Lucie, Florida, + 2009 GMC® Sierra Hybrid http://bit.ly/DyDMQ
Win a 6-day/5-night stay at 9 Beaches in an ocean view Cabana for two...The Unexpected Bermuda http://bit.ly/PqIIv
OVER *** Enter to win a trip for 2 for a week at the beautiful Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and Spa http://bit.ly/6WiPR
OVER *** Mothers Wisdom $100 GC contest- Which is favorite? My fave- There are 2 things you should never run after - men & buses! http://bit.ly/yBhFZ
Daily iPod Touch Giveaway http://bit.ly/ipodjl
Europe Awaits You – Enter to Win an 8-day river cruise visiting the grand cities & villages along the Danube river! http://bit.ly/18eVbK
Win a Tutima FX Automatic UTC Watch valued at $1,700! http://bit.ly/lRPnW
Breakfast with Fox & Friends Sweepstakes - Win a trip for two to NYC - Enter Daily http://bit.ly/zNka5
Enter Once a Day for your chance to win the 2009 HGTV Green Home in Port St. Lucie, Florida, + 2009 GMC® Sierra Hybrid http://bit.ly/DyDMQ
Win a 6-day/5-night stay at 9 Beaches in an ocean view Cabana for two...The Unexpected Bermuda http://bit.ly/PqIIv
OVER *** Enter to win a trip for 2 for a week at the beautiful Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and Spa http://bit.ly/6WiPR
OVER *** Mothers Wisdom $100 GC contest- Which is favorite? My fave- There are 2 things you should never run after - men & buses! http://bit.ly/yBhFZ
Thursday, April 23
Top 15 Free (or Nearly Free) Outdoor Experiences for Spring in NYC
Top 15 Free (or Nearly Free) Outdoor Experiences for Spring in NYC
Few places on earth are as full of bustling, ecstatic life as New York City in the spring and summer. Here's how to capture a piece of that New York magic without breaking the bank.
http://bit.ly/wpbRD
Help make sick children comfortable with soft Pajamas
From Sweet Dreams Website:
AS A FAMILY WE HAVE STARTED THIS ORGANIZATION. OUR DREAM IS FOR ALL KIDS IN THE HOSPITAL TO HAVE CUTE, COZY, AND COMFORTABLE NEW PAJAMAS.
WE HAVE DONATED CLOSE TO 300 NEW PAJAMAS TO CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MINNESOTA. WE WANT THAT NUMBER TO GROW. OUR STORY WAS FEATURED TWICE ON KARE11 IN DECEMBER 2008 AND JANUARY 2009. IT CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.KARE11.COM. SWEET DREAMS FOR KIDS HAS RECEIVED NATIONAL ATTENTION. OUR STORY CAN BE FOUND IN THE MAY 2009 ISSUE OF PARENTS MAGAZINE.
PLEASE HELP BY DONATING NEW PAJAMAS. ANY SIZES FROM BIRTH TO TEEN WILL BE APPRECIATED. WE ALSO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATIONS SENT DIRECTLY TO CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MINNESOTA.
Tuesday, April 21
Contests Twittered Last Week 4/13 to 4/19
Contests Twittered Week 4/13 to 4/19
# Enter to win a $100 GC to Wind & Weather http://bit.ly/cQKqJ
# Saks Fifth Ave - 25% off - Ends Tonight! http://bit.ly/9ktci
Enter to win a State-of-the-Art Outdoor kitchen - (Will ask for age because a wine is sponsoring) http://bit.ly/4MjC8
Enter to win a $200 Plow & Hearth Gift Card http://bit.ly/iQSV1
Mother's Day Giveaway @ Sleepyheads.com http://bit.ly/TFiQO
Win a crewed-yacht charter from the Moorings and 4 round trip tickets to the British Virgin Island! #contests #travel http://bit.ly/118oRb
Enter today for your chance to win a trip for two to Mexico from Parade magazine - Contest ends 4/17 http://bit.ly/oFf76
Enter to win the $20,000 Hellmann's Spread the Bread Sweepstakes http://bit.ly/LgIzd
Enter to win Every Day with Rachael Ray Big Deals (#476) sweepstakes - Win a trip to see the show(worth $2,132) & More! http://bit.ly/14RVU
Win a One-Week Stay at the Inn High Cotton just minutes from the beach! Rack Room Shoes http://bit.ly/3fpvA3
Virginia is for Lovers - Enter to win one of 40 Trips in 40 Weeks http://bit.ly/vUCjm
# Enter to win a $100 GC to Wind & Weather http://bit.ly/cQKqJ
# Saks Fifth Ave - 25% off - Ends Tonight! http://bit.ly/9ktci
Enter to win a State-of-the-Art Outdoor kitchen - (Will ask for age because a wine is sponsoring) http://bit.ly/4MjC8
Enter to win a $200 Plow & Hearth Gift Card http://bit.ly/iQSV1
Mother's Day Giveaway @ Sleepyheads.com http://bit.ly/TFiQO
Win a crewed-yacht charter from the Moorings and 4 round trip tickets to the British Virgin Island! #contests #travel http://bit.ly/118oRb
Enter today for your chance to win a trip for two to Mexico from Parade magazine - Contest ends 4/17 http://bit.ly/oFf76
Enter to win the $20,000 Hellmann's Spread the Bread Sweepstakes http://bit.ly/LgIzd
Enter to win Every Day with Rachael Ray Big Deals (#476) sweepstakes - Win a trip to see the show(worth $2,132) & More! http://bit.ly/14RVU
Win a One-Week Stay at the Inn High Cotton just minutes from the beach! Rack Room Shoes http://bit.ly/3fpvA3
Virginia is for Lovers - Enter to win one of 40 Trips in 40 Weeks http://bit.ly/vUCjm
Monday, April 13
Contests Twittered this Week 4/6 to 4/12
Enter to Win a trip for 2 to L.A. for the Transworld Skateboarding Awards! http://bit.ly/NWzAm
Enter to win Zales's Mother's Day Sweepstakes - Diamond Tennis Bracelet (value $1,859) http://bit.ly/2a8VgE
Enter to win Gordon's Jewelers Mother's Day Sweepstakes - Diamond Heart Pendant (value $799.99) http://bit.ly/hWOtw
Sign in to win daily prises at Eastbay! http://bit.ly/UZcCj
Enter to Win Bob Seger’s CD Catalog & Guitar Hero Metallica for Xbox 360! http://bit.ly/FxLu
Enter to win your next Kissimmee getaway, a 6-night vacation for 4 inc air & rental car http://bit.ly/15kXdP
30 Days of Free Travel - Win a trip a day http://bit.ly/12XsV
Enter to win a free trip for 2 to Fiji http://bit.ly/14HOO
Enter to win a Philip Stein Diamond Watch from Saks Fifth Ave http://bit.ly/KdEJE
Snorkeling Bonaire Sweepstakes - Enter to win a trip to the island's premiere oceanfront resort http://bit.ly/1927xm
Play Linea Pelle's LP Rocks! game for a chance to win a $3000 shopping spree and other stellar prizes! http://bit.ly/1pdu0K
Enter Today for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Long Beach CA on JetBlue, 3 nights at Queen Mary Hotel & more! http://bit.ly/sYEGb
Enter Today for a chance to win a Heifer International study tour - Meet the families & farmers http://bit.ly/2FcvO4
Reno Rules Contest - 3 Day / 2 Night stay Silver Legacy Hotel Casino for two,buffet for two & two comedy show tickets http://bit.ly/3N3j5U
Enter to win 1 Million Miles from Continental Airlines http://bit.ly/kWB10
Enter to win Zales's Mother's Day Sweepstakes - Diamond Tennis Bracelet (value $1,859) http://bit.ly/2a8VgE
Enter to win Gordon's Jewelers Mother's Day Sweepstakes - Diamond Heart Pendant (value $799.99) http://bit.ly/hWOtw
Sign in to win daily prises at Eastbay! http://bit.ly/UZcCj
Enter to Win Bob Seger’s CD Catalog & Guitar Hero Metallica for Xbox 360! http://bit.ly/FxLu
Enter to win your next Kissimmee getaway, a 6-night vacation for 4 inc air & rental car http://bit.ly/15kXdP
30 Days of Free Travel - Win a trip a day http://bit.ly/12XsV
Enter to win a free trip for 2 to Fiji http://bit.ly/14HOO
Enter to win a Philip Stein Diamond Watch from Saks Fifth Ave http://bit.ly/KdEJE
Snorkeling Bonaire Sweepstakes - Enter to win a trip to the island's premiere oceanfront resort http://bit.ly/1927xm
Play Linea Pelle's LP Rocks! game for a chance to win a $3000 shopping spree and other stellar prizes! http://bit.ly/1pdu0K
Enter Today for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Long Beach CA on JetBlue, 3 nights at Queen Mary Hotel & more! http://bit.ly/sYEGb
Enter Today for a chance to win a Heifer International study tour - Meet the families & farmers http://bit.ly/2FcvO4
Reno Rules Contest - 3 Day / 2 Night stay Silver Legacy Hotel Casino for two,buffet for two & two comedy show tickets http://bit.ly/3N3j5U
Enter to win 1 Million Miles from Continental Airlines http://bit.ly/kWB10
Sunday, April 5
Top 10 free things to do and see in Europe!
Top 10 free things to do and see in Europe!
By Nelson Alcantara - eturbonews | Apr 01, 2009
In this economy, the word “free” is the most alluring way to bring tourists to a destination. Cognizant of this is the European Travel Commission, which hasn’t wasted any time by coming up with a list of the top ten free things to do and see in Europe.
AUSTRIA
In Innsbruck (innsbruck.info) from May 30 to October 26, the hiking bus is free for guests with a Club Innsbruck Card staying in Innsbruck or one of the holiday villages— also free is the great hiking program.
ESTONIA
Tour the old town of Narva (tourism.narva.ee) and its 13th century castle of the Order of Germanic Knights that faces Russia’s opposing fortress of Ivanogrod, just an arrow’s flight across the river. The easternmost point of the European Union, it’s the east/west duality captured in two stone towers—and a great spot for concerts and open- air shows.
FRANCE
Welcome in summer with the Fête de la Musique: Celebrate the summer solstice with free music and events in Paris and all throughout France (us.franceguide.com).
GERMANY
Berlin Museums Island—Visit the peerless Pergamon, the Old Museum, the Old National Gallery, the Bode Museum and the New Museum free of charge every Thursday after 2:00 PM—five temples on their own island in the River Spree, covering 6000 years of civilization.
HUNGARY
Red Bull Air Race August 19-20— breathtaking aerial speed and acrobatics above the Danube River as the world’s top pilots navigate an obstacle course in the sky in the fastest possible time, including flying beneath the historic Chain Bridge (gotohungary.com).
SWITZERLAND
A giant rave, a demonstration for love, freedom and tolerance, and a fantastic carnival to boot, Zurich’s August Street Parade is the world’s most colorful house and techno party.
LONDON
Whether London is sunny or foggy, the British Museum never loses its charm, with some of the greatest cultural treasures including the Rosetta Stone. Also free is the National Gallery, brimming with Botticelli, Da Vinci and Monet, and the Victoria and Albert Museum—3,000 years of art, jewelry, photographs, sculpture and fashion (visitlondon.com).
FLANDERS
Free Beer (this being Belgium)—Antwerp’s Brewery Haacht (haacht.com) offers a free one-hour guided tour of their sprawling facility and a taste of one low- and one high-fermentation beer.
NORWAY
Economy got you screaming? Edvard Munch’s painting “The Scream” says it all, and you can see it at Oslo’s National Museum of Art (nationalmuseum.no). Maintain the vibe over drinks in the bar of the Hotel Continental (www.hotel-continental.com), a Leading Hotels of the World property, with several original
Munch pictures on the walls.
IRELAND
Mystical and pristine, the Ring of Kerry (ringofkerrytourism.com) is a natural center for golf, cycling, walking, riding and fishing, and enjoying fine beaches. What’s more, it’s an outdoor museum of Ireland’s ancient heritage, with iron age forts, fascinating ogham stones, old monasteries and a landscape carved by the last Ice Age 10,000 years ago.
Source: European Travel Commission
Save on travel to Europe! A sample of the deals you can find with our Travel Stores! Chicago to London $156 - Paris 4-Star Hotel w/upgrades $129, Virgin Atlantic, Rail Europe, AirFrance, Expedia & More!
By Nelson Alcantara - eturbonews | Apr 01, 2009
In this economy, the word “free” is the most alluring way to bring tourists to a destination. Cognizant of this is the European Travel Commission, which hasn’t wasted any time by coming up with a list of the top ten free things to do and see in Europe.
AUSTRIA
In Innsbruck (innsbruck.info) from May 30 to October 26, the hiking bus is free for guests with a Club Innsbruck Card staying in Innsbruck or one of the holiday villages— also free is the great hiking program.
ESTONIA
Tour the old town of Narva (tourism.narva.ee) and its 13th century castle of the Order of Germanic Knights that faces Russia’s opposing fortress of Ivanogrod, just an arrow’s flight across the river. The easternmost point of the European Union, it’s the east/west duality captured in two stone towers—and a great spot for concerts and open- air shows.
FRANCE
Welcome in summer with the Fête de la Musique: Celebrate the summer solstice with free music and events in Paris and all throughout France (us.franceguide.com).
GERMANY
Berlin Museums Island—Visit the peerless Pergamon, the Old Museum, the Old National Gallery, the Bode Museum and the New Museum free of charge every Thursday after 2:00 PM—five temples on their own island in the River Spree, covering 6000 years of civilization.
HUNGARY
Red Bull Air Race August 19-20— breathtaking aerial speed and acrobatics above the Danube River as the world’s top pilots navigate an obstacle course in the sky in the fastest possible time, including flying beneath the historic Chain Bridge (gotohungary.com).
SWITZERLAND
A giant rave, a demonstration for love, freedom and tolerance, and a fantastic carnival to boot, Zurich’s August Street Parade is the world’s most colorful house and techno party.
LONDON
Whether London is sunny or foggy, the British Museum never loses its charm, with some of the greatest cultural treasures including the Rosetta Stone. Also free is the National Gallery, brimming with Botticelli, Da Vinci and Monet, and the Victoria and Albert Museum—3,000 years of art, jewelry, photographs, sculpture and fashion (visitlondon.com).
FLANDERS
Free Beer (this being Belgium)—Antwerp’s Brewery Haacht (haacht.com) offers a free one-hour guided tour of their sprawling facility and a taste of one low- and one high-fermentation beer.
NORWAY
Economy got you screaming? Edvard Munch’s painting “The Scream” says it all, and you can see it at Oslo’s National Museum of Art (nationalmuseum.no). Maintain the vibe over drinks in the bar of the Hotel Continental (www.hotel-continental.com), a Leading Hotels of the World property, with several original
Munch pictures on the walls.
IRELAND
Mystical and pristine, the Ring of Kerry (ringofkerrytourism.com) is a natural center for golf, cycling, walking, riding and fishing, and enjoying fine beaches. What’s more, it’s an outdoor museum of Ireland’s ancient heritage, with iron age forts, fascinating ogham stones, old monasteries and a landscape carved by the last Ice Age 10,000 years ago.
Source: European Travel Commission
Save on travel to Europe! A sample of the deals you can find with our Travel Stores! Chicago to London $156 - Paris 4-Star Hotel w/upgrades $129, Virgin Atlantic, Rail Europe, AirFrance, Expedia & More!
Contests I Twittered this Week 3/30 to 4/5
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Get on Board this beautiful season and you could win a trip for 2 to Mexico w/Air Mexicana http://bit.ly/NTTFM
Enter the Movies at your fingertips.™ sweepstakes for a chance to win a 16GB iPod Touch! http://bit.ly/FjdwR
Enter to win Vegas Uncork'd VIP Getaway at the Signature Suites of MGM Grand http://bit.ly/7zOLc
Cash in on your Fashion Disaster - Ugliest bridesmaid dress contest - One day of embarrassment could earn you $5,000! http://bit.ly/c3pk
This Mother's Day Organize.com wants to recognize the most organized woman you know - the Most Organized Mom Contest http://bit.ly/3wTf
Spring Break Sweepstakes and 20% off eyewear coupon (click on coupon - contest on site) http://bit.ly/A4G2
Share stories of a mother's love - Chance to win one of two $1,000 James Avery gift cards http://bit.ly/flx6
Trip of a Lifetime Sweepstakes - Runaway Bay - 4 days/3 nights plus airfare & spending money http://bit.ly/1vbLE
"Recycle Your Old Fridge Sweepstakes" win a Bosch Evolution ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerator & products to fill it! http://bit.ly/5qQy
Win a six-night stay for four at the newest, hottest, luxury resort in St Martin http://bit.ly/Pv1qn
Enter to win a trip to celebrate Carnival in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands! http://bit.ly/oEjmU
Enter to win a 3 day / 2 night Getaway to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort http://bit.ly/HUjJ
Get on Board this beautiful season and you could win a trip for 2 to Mexico w/Air Mexicana http://bit.ly/NTTFM
Enter the Movies at your fingertips.™ sweepstakes for a chance to win a 16GB iPod Touch! http://bit.ly/FjdwR
Enter to win Vegas Uncork'd VIP Getaway at the Signature Suites of MGM Grand http://bit.ly/7zOLc
Cash in on your Fashion Disaster - Ugliest bridesmaid dress contest - One day of embarrassment could earn you $5,000! http://bit.ly/c3pk
This Mother's Day Organize.com wants to recognize the most organized woman you know - the Most Organized Mom Contest http://bit.ly/3wTf
Spring Break Sweepstakes and 20% off eyewear coupon (click on coupon - contest on site) http://bit.ly/A4G2
Share stories of a mother's love - Chance to win one of two $1,000 James Avery gift cards http://bit.ly/flx6
Trip of a Lifetime Sweepstakes - Runaway Bay - 4 days/3 nights plus airfare & spending money http://bit.ly/1vbLE
"Recycle Your Old Fridge Sweepstakes" win a Bosch Evolution ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerator & products to fill it! http://bit.ly/5qQy
Win a six-night stay for four at the newest, hottest, luxury resort in St Martin http://bit.ly/Pv1qn
Enter to win a trip to celebrate Carnival in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands! http://bit.ly/oEjmU
Enter to win a 3 day / 2 night Getaway to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort http://bit.ly/HUjJ
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