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Escape the Cold - Run away to Destin, FL

As the northern part of the country slides into the colder weather you may be thinking, “I’m not ready for this yet.”? I admit, I think that too almost daily - in spite of the mild weather Colorado has been experiencing so far this fall.? So what can you do to give those flip flops in the bottom of your closet special attention?? Plan a winter trip to Destin, Florida.

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Interview: Matt Harding Talks Travel (Seriously, No Dancing)

Many of you know Matt Harding from his ludicrous trips around the world, dancing his ‘prosector dun struck gold’ dance.

He’s appeared in major media all across the US, and featured as one of the top internet stars.

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Ask the Readers: The Problem With Sponsored Posts

Recently, Brave New Traveler has received criticism for choosing to publish sponsored posts in our regular content. For those of you new to the site, or unsure what a ???sponsored??? post means, here’s a quick definition:

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5 Reasons To Stay In A Timeshare

Sep-29-2007 By Otto

5 Reasons To Stay In A Timeshare

Please note: this is a sponsored post.

One of the best parts about traveling is the opportunity to push your comfort zone.

You travel to discover new cultures and ideas, but, as you go, you’ll also unearth unknown aspects of yourself: things you didn’t know you were capable of (like stomaching that scorpion soup) or that you didn’t know you’d love (like the whip of brambles on your legs as you explore a verdant rainforest.)

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How To Decide If You?re Ready To Work Remotely

Earlier this year, my husband and I took the plunge and left the UK to run our businesses on the move.

We struck out to find our ‘ideal world’.

What we’ve learned along the way is that we’re not ready to settle down yet. In fact, our ‘ideal world’ lies in moving from place to place, going wherever we fancy next and continue to earn a living as we go.

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Riviera Maya Paradise On Earth

Sep-28-2007 By Otto

Riviera Maya Paradise On Earth

Riviera Maya is the ideal vacation destination for tourists visiting Mexico. Many content vacationers refer to Riviera Maya as paradise on Earth.

Riviera Maya has something for everyone, whether it is sports, dining, shopping or just simply relaxing. The warm climate of the Caribbean is refreshing. The days are sunny and warm and the nightlife is vibrant and eclectic and there is always a party that one can join.
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Malm? Caf?s: CoffeeManiac and Caf? Siesta

Gamla V?ster

Gamla V?ster near the Lilla Torget square is a charming and rather quiet neighbourhood with pedestrian streets lined with boutiques, galleries and caf?s. The best caf?s here are CoffeeManiac and Caf? Siesta. CoffeeManiac is a trendy caf? located in an old cellar?at L??ngg??rdsgatan 8. Their open-air caf? is definitely one of the best in the city,?the location is?terrrific.?Don’t miss CoffeeManiac’s?special sandwiches - served warm with generous fillings and cut in two pieces to make it easier to eat. CoffeeManiac is open Monday to Friday 11am-18pm and Saturday to Sunday 11am-4pm.

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New York City: An Overview

Sep-27-2007 By Otto

New York City: An Overview

Nearly 40 million tourists from around the world visit New York City every year. What they find is a bustling metropolis, dense with museums, parks, theaters, shops, famous buildings and inhabitants as diverse as themselves.

Far from its sometimes mythical image, New York is one of the safest large cities for tourists anywhere on the globe. It has the lowest crime rate of any major American city. For a city with over 8 million inhabitants and a population density over 26,000 per square mile (Manhattan is nearly 67,000 per square mile), that’s remarkable.

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A Walk Through Basel

Sep-26-2007 By Otto

A Walk Through Basel

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As many tourist sights in Basel are located close to each other, the city is perfect for walking. A good start is following the road Tiergartenrain?past the Zoologisher Garten, and into Arnold-B?cklin-Strasse.?Continue to Sch??tzenmattpark, a nice park where people walk their dogs, jog around the path, have picnic in the grass or relax on one of the benches,?reading a good book.?

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Cruising ahead??

Sep-25-2007 By Otto

On 12th October Thomson will be opening its first cruise shop. ???Cruisedeals?? will be located on North John Street in Liverpool and will provide a specialised cruise retail environment.

Offering cruises from a huge range of cruise operators, customers will get advice from knowledgeable cruise experts and have access to the latest information sources. In-store facilities will include access to a range of cruise internet sites and up-to-the-minute customer reviews. In addition, customers will be able to relax in the coffee area and watch DVDs on cruises they are interested in. To celebrate its launch, customers visiting the shop during its first month of trading can enter a free prize draw to win a 7 night Mediterranean cruise with NCL. So keep 12th October in your diary!

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