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Picture postcards in prose.™ Check out the blogroll on the front page for official merchandise and other resources!Cranberries Provide Autumn Color
By Linda Tancs
This time of year, it’s more than just the crimson treetops glowing against the cool blue sky. Look under your feet–in the marshy bogs, that is. ‘Tis the season for harvesting the cranberry, along with a few festivals to mark the occasion. So where to go? That part’s easy because cranberries only grow in a few regions, like the Cranberry Coast of Washington State, Wisconsin’s Cranberry Highway, Cape Cod, or South Jersey. Might get a little cool. Bring your Wanderful Places(r) sweatshirt along for the ride.
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New Regional Hub in Florida
By Linda Tancs
Business travelers in Florida have yet another option for point-to-point travel. DayJet has begun operations in Boca Raton, offering per-seat, on-demand business jet service among five initial locations: Boca, Gainesville, Lakeland, Tallahassee and Pensacola. Visit their Web site at www.dayjet.com for more details.
*Now there’s five great locations for your Florida shirt. Check out http://www.cafepress.com/wanderfulplaces/2320918
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Singapore
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is Singapore. Although this city-state might resemble an urban jungle with its towering office complexes in the very cosmopolitan financial district, Singapore has its fair share of park-like ambience, too. Hear about it at www.travelrificradio.com.
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What’s New in the Western Hemisphere: Part Deux
By Linda Tancs
Attention all procrastinators: time is up for winging it through the Western Hemisphere without official documentation. You may recall that passport requirements were relaxed in the wake of an avalanche of applications that were filed (and very much delayed) to meet the new requirements. Effective today, you must have passport in hand for your flights to Mexico, Canada, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Limited exceptions (in the way of military travel, for instance) apply. Still don’t have that passport? Expedited service is running at about 3 weeks, they say. Go for it.
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Autumn in San Diego
By Linda Tancs
Although it may be difficult to think of fall harvests and foliage tours in sun-drenched San Diego, there are events in that area to celebrate the rise of the harvest moon. Consider, for instance, the apple harvest in the town of Julian, just one hour east of the city. Until the apples run out (and you better hurry, some picking sites are already closed for the season), you can enjoy the fall foliage mountain views of Cuyamaca from the orchards. Any particular shade of crimson you’re looking for? Check out the fall foliage maps and hotline provided by the US Forest Service, www.fs.fed.us.
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Financial Centers to Link Via Continental
By Linda Tancs
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced its tentative approval of a new route linking Newark and Shanghai. Continental Airlines was awarded the coveted route, which will begin non-stop operations in 2009. Start saving your pennies now for this shoppers’ paradise.
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Budapest, Hungary
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is Budapest, Hungary. Once divided by the mighty Danube, the bridges now uniting the ancient cities of Buda and Pest provide stirring panoramas of this architecturally diverse metropolis. Learn more at www.travelrificradio.com.
Buy your Hungary shirt here: http://www.cafepress.com/wanderfulplaces/2455512
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A Million Gallons of Beer Await You in Munich
By Linda Tancs
For those who don’t mind a little invasion of their personal space, now’s the time to head to Munich for Oktoberfest, which kicked off on September 22nd and runs through October 7. Just be prepared to sing and sway shoulder to shoulder with your comrades. Prosit!
Check out Germany shirts here: http://www.cafepress.com/wanderfulplaces/2318832
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Hit the Ground Running in Omaha
By Linda Tancs
Attention all marathoners: time to test your mettle on the rugged terrain of Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, September 23rd. But your sneakers are worn down, you say? No need to worry. Run without them in this year’s first barefoot runners category. But don’t forget your t-shirt. http://www.cafepress.com/wanderfulplaces/2321174
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Negative Air Fare is the Latest Gimmick in Fare Wars
By Linda Tancs
You may recall the words of the late Nobel economics laureate Milton Friedman, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” Well, sort of. In a bid to distinguish itself from the competition, Spirit Airlines is offering “negative” fares on limited routes on limited dates for a limited time. So for those with limited funds, act today or be forced to pay.
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