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Celebrate Earth Day

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

This year April 22 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and for many the celebration is starting this weekend. If you happen to be in southern California, stop by Santa Barbara’s Earth Day Fest today and tomorrow.

Besides music, eco gadgets and the Green car show, on Sunday Avatar director James Cameron will be there to receive Santa Barbara’s Earth Day Hero award. info

Five easy ways to be green
Here’s a short list of things you can do that will make a big impact. list

When replacing household items look for eco-efficient options — you’ll be amazed at how little things like replacing a leaky faucet or using an energy efficient bulb can make a big difference.

Other Fun
Disney Nature’s Oceans is opening at theaters this Thursday on Earth Day and if you watch during the first week a donation will be made to help preserve coral reefs. Oceans trailer

The Avator DVD is also being released on Earth Day. Why not host an Avatar “wish it were 3D” movie night with your girlfriends? Hand out goofy glasses to viewers and pretend its 3D! where to buy

Whatever you do, try to take a moment and marvel at what a gorgeous planet we live on.

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Spa Week (April 12 - 18)

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

What to try out a spa, but don’t want to spend too much? Spa Week is your chance to try out spa services for $50 — less than half of what services normally cost. Spa Week runs from April 12 -18. For a full list of participating day and resort spas in your area go to spaweek.com.

Appointments are going fast, so book now if you’re interested!

Via: Spa Week

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Google, Microsoft and Yahoo offer free airport wifi for the holidays

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

From now until January, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo are offering a holiday gift of free wifi at 47 airports around the country. Flight delays seem to happen more often during the holidays, so on the off chance that your flight gets delayed, you can at least stay connected.

I ran across a handy wifi guide for airports on the Kayak site and was surprised how many of the smaller airports already offer free wifi year round. Very few of the major airports offer free wifi – so its nice that the big three search giants corrected this Scrooge-like behavior by the airports with their free holiday wifi promotion. Happy holiday travels!

Airport wifi guide

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Thrill the World

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Zombies dance in the Thrill the World event

Wondering what you’ll be this Halloween? How about a zombie? Every year, Thrill the World hosts a global event, inviting the world to dance to Thriller at the same time. The 2009 event is scheduled for this Saturday, October 24 in the U.S. (8:30pm EST, 5:30pm PST) and is expected to be the biggest event yet.

The goal is to set a new Guinness World Record, so to participate, register at the Thrill the World site, learn the dance and show up as your favorite zombie for the event in your area.

Via: Thrill the World | zombie make-up tips

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Printing on the go: HP’s new web-enabled printer

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

It happens to me all the time. I’m late for the airport and realize I still need to print my boarding pass, itinerary or map to where I’m going. With HP’s latest announcement it should take seconds instead of minutes to get out the door with your travel print-outs.

Yesterday HP announced the first web-enabled printer with a variety of apps that streamline the printing process. HP’s new wireless printer doesn’t require a computer and connects directly to the web. I was able to attend the announcement and partners from Google, Fandango, Coupons.com and Nickelodeon demonstrated their apps which make printing maps, movie tickets, coupons and recipes a breeze. The printed pages I saw were perfectly formatted, utilized both sides of the paper and appeared to use less paper than standard web printing. Scheduled to be available this fall, the printer will cost $399.

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“London for Free” Promotion

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Between now and January 29, 2009, British Airways is offering their ‘London for Free’ promotion. Book a flight for travel between now and the end of June and your trip will include a free stay of up to two nights at selected hotels. Interested? See below for more details!

Thinking of taking a vacation abroad but afraid you don’t have the dough? London might be a perfect choice, as it offers attractions and culture-rich activities for visitors that don’t cost an arm and a leg.

Start the trip off right by flying to London on British Airways for as little as $312 roundtrip if you book between now and January 29 and receive a free stay for up to two nights at selected three and four star hotels (based on double occupancy; single occupants receive one free night). For additional savings, travelers can register and book online at www.ba.com for $20 off each roundtrip ticket.

But once you’re there, what to do? After you’ve booked your ticket online, head over to www.metrotwin.com and get the inside scoop from local Londoners in-the-know on where to eat, play and shop. For example:

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Beyond First Class

Monday, October 6th, 2008

For those well-heeled travelers out there who normally fly first class – good news - there’s a new, even more luxurious option for you. Singapore, Emirates and Qantas Airlines are offering passengers private suites on some select international flights. With the availability of the superjumbo Airbus A380 – the largest passenger airline to date - first class passengers have more space then ever before.

If you opt for a private suite, you can sleep in a real bed and relax in a leather reclining chair with a 23” flat screen TV. For entertainment, you can choose from hundreds of TV shows, movies or browse the internet while you enjoy some fine cuisine.

From a green perspective, the superjumbo also claims to be more fuel efficient, quieter and produces less carbon emissions than a comparable plane of its size.

How much does it cost to fly in a suite? The ticket price for the round-trip flight I started to book from San Francisco to Tokyo on Singapore Airlines was almost $17,000.

The superjumbo boasts two large bathrooms (at least by airplane standards), so you can take a shower and change into fresh clothes before you reach your destination, where undoubtedly some paparazzi will be photographing your arrival!

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World’s Best Destination Spas

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

The first time I went to a destination spa was for a milestone birthday - I joined my three sisters at Lake Austin Spa for a long weekend and enjoyed every minute with the beautiful surroundings, excellent food, fun activities and relaxing spa treatments. Staying at a destination spa is a definite splurge, but worth experiencing at least one time.

Here is Travel + Leisure’s list of Best Destination Spas in the World for 2007.

Be sure to check the spa websites and SpaFinder.com for the current Getaway Spa Deals before booking.

Mii amo at Enchantment Resort (Sedona, Arizona)
Alder Thermae Spa Resort (Siena, Tuscany)
Les Sources de Caudalie (Bordeaux-Martillac, France)
Miraval, Life in Balance (Tuscan, Arizona)
Canyon Ranch (Tucson, Arizona)
Chiva-Som Health Resort (Hua Hin, Thailand)
Plateau at Grand Hyatt (Hong Kong)
Green Valley Spa & Resort (St. George, Utah)
Lake Austin Spa Resort (Austin, Texas)
Rancho La Puerta (Tecate, Mexico)
Canyon Ranch (Lenox, Massachusetts)
Mayflower Inn & Spa (Washington, Connecticut)
Lodge at Woodloch (Hawley, Pennsylvania)
Maya Tulum Wellness Retreat & Spa (Pueblo Tulum, Mexico)
Golden Door (Escondido, California)

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