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Archive for October, 2009

Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Vacation Colors
Colorful Fall Foliage Scenic drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway are in their Peak right now (10/31/2009)!!! The next two weeks are probably your LAST CHANCE in 2009 to do a Colorful Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip Fall Getaway Vacation before the leaves are past peak colors and dropping.

The page below includes the Blue Ridge Parkway & Mountains in Virginia + North Carolina Parkway Info + Links.

To Colorful Virginia Fall Blue Ridge Parkway Drive Info + Photos, Links, & Tips.

Use these Links to Current Peak Fall Foliage Color Maps to see the “nearing the end” status of the 2009 Foliage Colors in Virginia and on the colorful Fall Blue Ridge Parkway

See you on a peaceful Fall drive on the Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway — Gene Seecann — I’ll be the guy stopped taking pictures with his Wife patiently waiting in the car.

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LAST CHANCE for a Colorful Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Foliage Viewing Road Trip in 2009!!! – Could be an “Add on” to a Virginia Beach Getaway Vacation

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/31/2009 is of a Spooky Moon over Corfe Castle and was taken by sermoa

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Corfe Castle is a fortification in the English county of Dorset. It stands above the village of the same name. The castle dates back to the 11th century, and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.

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Travel Photo of the Day Spooky Moon over Corfe Castle

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Are you a Philadelphia resident who is interested in vacationing in another area of the world? If so, it is likely that you will need to use the Philadelphia International Airport. The Philadelphia International Airport is so well known that it isn't just popular among Philadelphia residents. In fact, residents from all over the state of Pennsylvania, as well as other nearby states, make the trip to Philadelphia just for the Philadelphia International Airport.

The Philadelphia International Airport, like many other international airports, offers service to a number of other areas. Many of these areas are considered popular vacation destinations. You will find that flights leave the Philadelphia area for Canada, Paris, London, Toronto, Amsterdam, Manchester, Dublin, among other popular locations. Air France, US Airways, Delta, American Airlines, and British Airways, are just a few of the many airlines that service all of the previously mentioned areas.

Being situated along the Eastern side of the United States works to the advantage of the Philadelphia International Airport. The location of this popular airport makes to possible to have direct flights, even to areas located overseas. This is important for many air travelers. The less stops your plane has to make, the quicker you will be able to arrive at your intended destination. However, before you can start thinking about your intended destination, you are urged to think more about the Philadelphia airport, namely their airport layout, the services offered to travelers, and the security screening procedures.

Perhaps, the most important thing that you need to be concerned with, when flying out of the Philadelphia International Airport, is airport security and air travel rules. The United States has a long list of items that are prohibited from being stored in your carryon luggage. These items include, but are not limited just to, liquids, sharp objects, flammable materials, and explosive materials. While it is important to keep the United States air travel rules in mind, it is also important to examine the air travel rules found in other areas of the world, namely the area that you will be traveling to. This will prevent unnecessary incidents from occurring in the air or in a foreign airport.

It is also advised that you familiarize yourself with the layout of the Philadelphia International Airport, especially if you have never been there before. Not only will you want to learn where you will board your plane or arrive to start the check-in process, you may also want to know where you will be when you return to the airport. Although you can easily receive airport maps as soon as you arrive at the Philadelphia International Airport, you are advised to plan ahead. By visiting www.phl.org, you should be able to find an interactive map of the airport. If you wish, you should also be able to print off that map for your records.

When it comes to parking, you will find that you have a number of different options. Those options, if you plan on leaving your vehicle at the airport while you travel overseas, include garage parking or economy parking. They are both considered long-term parking facilities. Although many travelers prefer to have their vehicles parked in a parking garage, it is normally more expensive. In fact, it is almost half as cheap if you leave your vehicle in the economy parking lots, which are outdoors. The overall cost of parking will be determined by the length of your international trip.

While waiting for you international flight or after you have returned, you may be interested in exploring what the airport has to offer. The Philadelphia International Airport, like many other large sized international airports, has a wide array of different eateries, shops, and much more. Whether you are looking to purchase a souvenir for your trip or just enjoy a nice meal, you should be able to find what you are looking for, without even having to leave the airport.

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Below is a list of travel news and stories for 10/30/2009

London to Create Double-Decker Graves?
There are many millions more under the soil of a city that has been inhabited for 2,000 years. And London is rapidly running out of places to put them. Now the city’s largest cemetery is trying to persuade Londoners to share a grave with a stranger.
http://abcnews.go.com

Hate Airline Fees and Cramped Cabins? Blame the Count!
Awaiting takeoff, seatback grinding your knees, seatmate snoring, babies wailing and you wonder — who’s to blame?
http://abcnews.go.com

Is the health insurance debate missing travelers?
Does your health insurance cover you when you leave the country? A survey commissioned by the US Travel Insurance Association suggests you aren’t.
http://www.elliott.org

“I am sorry for any inconvenience this procedure causes you”
My former editor used to say that giving a travel company money is a lot like pulling into a parking garage. Only after you’ve driven over something that looks like a speed bump do you notice the sign that says “DO NOT BACK UP — SEVERE TIRE DAMAGE.” And then you realize the money is gone and…
http://www.elliott.org

Behind the Lens: The Grieving Chimps
After a hunter killed her mother, Dorothy was sold as a “mascot” to an amusement park in Cameroon. For the next 25 years, she was tethered to the ground by a chain around her neck, taunted, teased, and taught to drink beer and smoke cigarettes for sport. In May 2000, Dorothy–obese from poor diet and lack of exercise–was rescued and relocated along with ten other primates.
http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com

Istanbul Eats
Today, October 29, is Turkey’s Independence Day, marking the 86th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic. During my visit to Istanbul last week, in anticipation of the celebrations and fireworks to come, streets were strung with pennants depicting the crescent moon and five-pointed star of the Turkish flag and the likeness of Mustafa Kemal Atat

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/29/2009 is of Hong Kong and was taken by dawvon

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Hong Kong is a territory of China situated between Guangdong to the north and the South China Sea to the south. The city is an extremely important member of the global economic community, greatly involved in international finance and boasting a highly developed capitalist economy. Victoria Harbor has long been the best place to get a view of Hong Kong’s staggeringly beautiful skyline, especially after dark.

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Travel Photo of the Day Hong Kong Skyline

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