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- www.jerseysuppliers.com Cheap Wholesale NFL Jerseys,NHL Jerseys,MLB Jerseys(2010/06/24 11:11)www.jerseysuppliers.com .Our Company Wholesale and Retail:
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- FIND USA TOUR OPERATOR FOR LAND TOUR(2010/05/27 23:24)Our travel company is located in Vietnam. we usually organize outbound tour package for our customers.
Now we want to find some partners at USA to provide the land tour for us. Do you know some reliable one?
- Bonnaroo Trip for 11 for Free!(2010/05/14 13:11)Was on Gadling last night and saw a pretty cool article about a Bonnaroo contest going on through Fuse and Twix. They are giving away a free trip to the festival this year, for 1 winner and 10 friends.
Sounds like a pretty cool festival and trip, fingers crossed 
fuse.tv/keystobarn
- People at Parks(2010/03/27 23:22)I just found this new web site.
It's like peopleofwalmart.com but with theme park guests.
The web site address is
http://www.peopleatparks.com
This site is hilarious!!!!!
I just made it my home page as it looks like they post every day.
- Vacations of a life time(2010/02/09 05:21)Vacations are best spent with friends at a place that offers plenty of
options for enjoyment and activities. Ask me and I must tell you that the
one best place to chill out with friends is the beautiful city of San Diego.
In January, San Diego is packed with lots of things for adventurous people
like us. This time we really had a great time on a vacation to San Diego.
Thankfully we stayed at a hotel that was located near to most of the best
places to see. Plus the swimming pool at this California Suites Hotel was
really super. The charges were very pocket friendly. We had a good time,
didn't burn holes in our pocket and saved plenty on commute.
- Is it possible to get free flight?(2010/01/16 06:41)Is it possible to get free flight?
- North America to Europe Without Flying Solution(2010/01/05 20:05)
 I know this question has been asked quite a few times.
*Also, I hope this is the correct forum, I thought maybe US
I grew tired of getting stuck trying to find freighters and any sort of passage to get to Iceland. So some friends and I have been investigating how to get from the NA continent to Iceland without flying and actually came up with some solutions.
After about a year of doing research, we found a couple of people capable of doing charter service from Halifax Nova Scotia to Qaqortoq, Tunu, Greenland, then to Rekyavik Iceland. We have even been in discussion on getting funds to start a ferry business on that route. It would be passenger only.
My question to members here would be:
Would folks be interested in this route? And vice versa?
If there was a charter and you could pay the company directly, would you be interested? What would be the accommodations you expect and reasonable price points you desire?
I have always thought that the NA to Europe non-flying connection has been the Achilles heal for many travelers looking to experience travel with regards to the journey. I have always thought that a solution could be found.
So what do you think?
Steve in Seattle...
- Advice sought(2009/11/09 18:07)Hi guys,
I'll get straight to the point and say i need help  ! Yes, having done a decent amount of travel i find myself in need of advice for my next trip. We (girlfriend  and I) would like to do a Canada/States/Central America combo and the details are:-
1, It will be from end of Jan til end of March 2010
2, What is a reasonable itinery for that type of trip? We are happy to be 3-4 days in a spot before moving on
3, Advice sought on where to start ie move up from Central America and depart from Canada or vice versa - flight prices will influence this (we will be flying out of and back to London)
4, Weather is an important factor too so keep it sunny people!
Any advice would be warming received, although we are pretty set on the location, other places would be considered, although we have done South America, Asia, Oz, NZ etc before and this seems the last place to cross off the list. However, a possible Russia/baltic states/China option tempt us too
Thanks in advance
Jeff and Sarah
- Swine Flu Coverage Importance for Visitors to America(2009/10/17 08:40)Swine flu is a fatal disease caused by the virus ‘Influenza A’ subtype H1N1. The World health organisation (WHO) declared swine flu as a pandemic after its global outbreak. The virus H1N1 has spread rapidly across the globe threatening humankind. Even those who thought they are far from the pandemic have been made to think twice about Swine flu. USA alone has recorded 1000 death cases since the outbreak of swine flu. Swine flu is very similar to seasonal flu and lasts up to one week. More than 2800 fatalities have been reported from different parts of the world. Traveling overseas at this point of time can be risky.
Swine flu is more deadly for those with weaker immune system and cases with pre-existing diseases like asthma, diabetes, hypertension, obesity and heart disease. People who have respiratory disorders are more likely in trouble than others. You cannot predict how these air borne diseases affect us. Deaths due to swine flu have created a red alert across the globe. Even though you are physically healthy, diseases occur unexpectedly and may devastate you psychologically and financially.
Importance of Visitors medical insurance
Visitors medical insurance is crucial if you are hospitalized in foreign country and need treatment for Swine flu. Health care in foreign countries is very expensive. Hospitalization due to Swine flu may leave you with huge hospital bill.
Visitors travel medical insurance is essential to avoid financial disasters during such hospitalizations. For insurers Swine flu is just another disease and you are covered. Parents or relatives who are visiting their close ones abroad must have visitors medical insurance coverage to travel peacefully. When does visitors health insurance cover you for Swine flu? Visitors travel medical insurance covers swine flu, as long as the policy was purchased before you contracted the disease. Swine flu while overseas is not a headache if you are covered under proper visitor medical insurance.
Where and how to buy Visitors medical insurance?
While purchasing visitors medical insurance learn thoroughly whether it covers for swine flu disease. There are numerous insurance companies to offer visitors medical insurance coverage for Swine flu. There is no point in wasting your money for facial masks to keep away from swine flu. Facial masks are designed for industrial purpose and they will not filter virus, bacteria and other biological bodies. Though we cannot avoid swine flu we can take preventive steps to face it. In that case Visitors medical insurance is also required for financial assistance if hospitalized for Swine flu.
Consider American Visitor Insurance
It is advisable that you go through as many visitor medical insurance quotes as possible. You cannot go to every single insurer enquiring about coverage details. Buying visitors medical insurance for swine flu coverage is more convenient online than going to insurance companies. American Visitor Insurance allows you to access different insurance quotes by prominent providers.
The highest benefit of ‘compare facility’ is scope for evaluation. The purchase of visitors medical insurance after comparing several plans helps you make an informed decision and choose the plan most appropriate to your needs. Even though Swine flu can affect your travel while overseas, you can ensure that it does not impact you financially by purchasing visitors Travel Medical Insurance.
- Greyhound map(2009/10/05 14:56)For all you people planning a budget tour of North America:
http://www.greyhound.ca/en/locations/routemap.pdf
A PDF map of all the Greyhound routes in North America
- Amtrak map(2009/10/05 14:55)In case this is helpful, you can find an interactive and PDF map here: http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServe...Page&c=Page
I know I have found this helpful.
- Houston Intercontinental Airport(2009/08/03 00:43)[font=Garamond]
Hello Everyone,
I am new to this site, but I really need some flight help. I am going to Cuba next week and I have a really tight connection at the Houston Intercontinental Airport - 50min turnaround. Does anyone out there know if this is possible or more accurately if it is likely that I will make this connection?
I'd really appreciate some guidance on this - my travel agent wasn't really any help I will wisely never go back to her!
Thanks.
- Ride Share Offer ( Canada – USA – Mexico )(2009/07/01 05:52)Hello,
I'm planning to travel from Toronto to Mexico at the beginning of August 2009. I’m thinking of using my personal minivan. I am looking for co-travelers who would like to join me on this trip (or a portion of it) and share some driving and gas expenses. I am quite flexible as the time goes, willing to adjust the itinerary to accommodate your interests.
Jiri Hart, Toronto
If you are interested to check up more, please visit my blog at http://travel-jiri.blogspot.com
- Cycling the Underground Railroad(2009/06/26 13:52)From Mobile, Alabama, to Owen Sound, Ontario, you can now cycle on a path over 2,000 kms long and trace the same route the American slaves running to freedom did.
http://www.adventurecycling.org/ugrr/
I believe that bicycling is the best way to get to know an area. This path is especially intriguing, because the cyclists are so close to following in the footsteps of the slaves. You can literally put yourself in their footsteps and travel just like they did, experiencing history in a deeply personal way... wow... nice.
- 40 cheap North Amerian Escapes(2009/06/26 13:44)If you can't be inspired by this list of getaways in North America, well... you just can't be inspired, period.
Reader's Digest has come up with a comprehensive list of some of the best places to go this summer:
http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/40-g...icle134603.html
Some are surprising:
Door County, Wisconsin: "Known for its cherries, this gem sits on a peninsula that juts out into Lake Michigan. Stay at the little inns in Egg Harbor or Sister Bay, explore lighthouses, and gather shells on windswept beaches. It's called the Cape Cod of the Midwest and has its own version of the New England clambake: the fish boil. Whitefish, potatoes, and onions are heated in a kettle over an outdoor fire. Once the water boils, the chef tosses kerosene on the fire. When the flames die down, the meal is ready."
--Laura Begley, deputy editor, Travel + Leisure
Michigan's Upper Peninsula: "It's rustic and relaxing. Towns like Marquette are a step back in time. It's never hot, and you get a real Yooper flavor (residents are called U-Pers—get it?). Don't miss the tasty pasties (that's a Cornish meat pie, not a typo). Munising is the gateway to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, an ideal spot for hiking."
--Todd Dulaney, editor, AAA Living
Bisbee, Arizona: "Spend the night at the Shady Dell trailer park in a 1949 Airstream, have breakfast at Dot's Diner, then check out the rest of this historic copper-mining town."
--Laura Begley
Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness: "You forget we live in a modern country when you venture into this area on the Wyoming-Montana border. One night, a pack of white, hairy mountain goats came up to our fire to sniff around and butt heads. They were so close, we could hear them munching grass."
--Matt Gross, "the Frugal Traveler," New York Times
Amagansett, New York: "This is my absolute favorite spot in the Northeast. It combines a bit of the glitz of East Hampton and the fishing-village character of Montauk. It's also near East End wineries, the American Hotel in Sag Harbor, which I love, as well as a slew of great restaurants, lobster shacks, bookstores, and the Sag Harbor Cinema, an art movie house."
--Leigh Flayton, executive editor, Arrive
Old Orchard Beach, Maine: "There's an old-fashioned boardwalk and amusement park that's a fraction of the cost of one of the brand-name theme parks. We spent the morning playing in the waves and lying on the beach and the afternoon at Palace Playland."
--Beth Harpaz, travel editor, Associated Press
- Boundary Waters(2009/06/04 06:50)For the month of June the Boundary Waters Treaty Centennial Committee are hosting activities on both sides of the border between US and Canada.
find out at: http://www.oursharedwaters.com
- Flight info Hawii to New Zealand(2009/01/24 07:16)Hello,
I'm in the planning stage of my big overseas adventure and need some advice! I'm planning on spending some time in Hawaii, Honalulu and Maui. From there I want to head onto New Zealand for a year and need some tips for cheap flights between hawaii and auckland, nz. Any advice? I'm going to be away for about 3 years so rules out rtw tickets. Hope somebody can help!
- "Miracle on The Hudson"(2009/01/16 10:57)Did you guys here the news?? It's all over television and the papers here;
Miracle On The Hudson! (excuse me if I'm reposting....?I'm surprised I didn't see the topic)
The planes engines kicked out after flying through a flock of birds. The pilot, who was a former Vietnam fighter pilot, landed the plane, with all 155 people on board, safely into the icy Hudson River.
WHOA!!! If I were on that plane.....I'd lose it! In my mind anyway, thinking, Oh my God, we're going to die!". Can you imagine how terrifying that experience was? And it was literally less than a minute after taking off from New York's LaGuardia!
Can you imagine what the people watching on were thinking?
Well, all I have to say is, well, thank goodness everyone is safe, but this pilot has finished off a a career of a lifetime! With the Vietnam war having such a significant part fought in the skies, and then he saves 150 people? I hope he's retiring! I would 
- Mardi Gras/Carnival(2009/01/09 07:43)Mardi Gras is approaching fast!!
I'm sure there are some Travelpod members who will be celebrating Carnival and Mardi Gras (the last day of Carnival) with fervor!
When I think of Mardi Gras my mind fills with the most vivid of colors, elaborate, amazing costumes, lots and lots of laughter, and people dancing in the streets and having the time of their lives.
If I had the option I would definitely love to check out Carnival in Brazil. I'd also love to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Have you ever celebrated Carnival or Mardi Gras? If you have, where in the world did you celebrate? If not, would you like to celebrate it one day? And where would you do it?
- Vacation suggestions / what would you reccomend?(2009/01/07 10:28)Hello All!
A group of us, single males ages 27-30 have decided to take a summer vacation together. We have an issue - we can not decide on where to go!
I suppose we are looking for Good weather, food, company, beautiful women, the potential for hooking up of course, adventure, activities, etc...
Where would you and your friends go???
Please advise, thank you!
- Stranded, Remanded, Disbanded??(2008/12/24 12:13)Have you ever been stranded at the airport, with your airline ticket basically useless and no way to get to where you want to go??
This year, as with a number of winter holidays in the past, thousands of travelers have been stranded at airports in the United States and Canada. We got a major dump of snow!!!
Washington - Winter storms roared across large swathes of the United States and Canada, dumping several centimetres of snow, throwing Christmas travel plans out of gear and causing power outages Monday. Holiday travellers were stranded in the north-eastern and north- western US, over the weekend and on Monday, after flights were delayed or canceled and icy highways were shut down.
How disappointing, especially during the holidays, to be stranded with no way to get to your destination! I've never been left high and dry at the airport but I know plenty of you have!
Post your stories of abandonment! Tell us what you did. Rescheduled your flight and waited it out? Made the best of it and changed your plans? Hunkered down in complete and utter fury and cursed the weather/airlines and life in general???
- Where should I go that's warm?(2008/12/05 13:09)I want to go somewhere this February that's warm.
Preferably in North America, or the Caribbean, or Central America....or South America... or... no that's it.
- Get in the Bus(2008/09/04 21:08)One dude
One dudette
One high-top microbus
One short year
One big country
http://www.getinthebus.blogspot.com/
- The 5 Feet Mystery!(2008/06/19 23:58)Who has heard on the news about the 5 human feet found since August last year? How ghoulish is that? Allegedly the area covers Seattle, WA and out to Vancouver Island and Vancouver, BC! Police and Psychiatrists etc. are trying to work out if these are from a plane crash that happened here 3 years ago, but unlikely! Or whether there are cannibals around snatching joggers as the feet were all wearing running shoes! Or just some crazed serial killer, also someone put an animal foot into a sneaker as a hoax and police thought it was a 6th foot! So far 4 right feet and 1 left foot, although not sure why that is relevant but allegedly there are up to 3,000 missing people in and around these areas and DNA is hard to get from these particular body parts so its gonna be tough to find out who they belong too or even if they are male or female!
- Getting around Buffalo(2008/06/04 10:02)I will be visiting Buffalo for a conference shortly and to cool my heals, I may check out some local restaurants, Bars and Pubs. Can anyone suggest a good Italian restaurant (Not Olive Garden) and an Irish themed bar. I may need help getting around Buffalo-Niagara area, After some initial search on the web I found
* http://Publicroutes.com/ - Directions, Maps, City Guide
* nfta.com - Directions, Maps
Which one of the above is better?
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