• Orange County Regional History Center: A Great Introduction to Central Florida's History and Culture

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    Exploring Orlando "Off the Beaten Path" has been the theme for our trip and I intend to explore the Central areas of the Sunshine State, and flush out all those unexpected and unconventional destinations in and around Orlando. In my discoveries of Orlando, I have been working closely with the Orlando Visitor and Convention Bureau, to get the input of local experts and work out an itinerary for our two weeks in Florida, without setting foot once into a theme park.One of the first places they suggested was the Orange County Regional History Center, home to the varied and extensive collections of the Historical Society of Central Florida.Read more…
  • Montclair, New Jersey Due West of Manhattan

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    A visit to Montclair, New Jersey reveals a township that appears to have more in common with New York City than do most other communities in the area. Situated only 12 miles due west of Manhattan, Montclair possesses the heart and rhythm of the Big Apple minus the tall buildings, crowds, and pollution. Let’s take a look at what makes Montclair a truly unique New Jersey community.Read more…
  • Haledon, New Jersey: A Renaissance In The Making?

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    Not every small town in America can live up to a realtor’s dream of providing top notch schools, new housing, well kept streets, and abundant recreational opportunities. Where Haledon, New Jersey currently lacks in refinement, it offsets some of this with its sense of history as well as opportunity. Read on to find out more about this small Passaic County borough.Read more…
  • Hackensack, New Jersey: 300 Years of Modern History

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    The county seat for Bergen County, New Jersey is the small, bustling city of Hackensack. Nearly 43,000 people call the 4.6 square mile city their home and, in addition to being a seat of government, it is also an important retailing and business center.Read more…
  • Teterboro, New Jersey: A General Aviation Town

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    Tiny Teterboro, New Jersey is situated just south of Hackensack at the edge of the Meadowlands only twelve miles from midtown Manhattan. This Bergen County borough is mostly known for its airport, as the residential properties in the town are few. Indeed, recent census figures put the town’s population at just 18 souls!Read more…
  • Space Tourism: Fact or Fiction?

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    Space tourist Gregory Olsen and the twelfth ISS crew lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad inside their Soyuz TMA-7 at about 11:55 p.m. EDT on October 1. Olsen, who paid $20 million to be a "spaceflight participant" as he calls it, joins an elite group of space tourists: Dennis Tito was the first paying passenger ($20 million) in April 2001 and Mark Shuttleworth was the second ($20 million) in April 2002.Read more…
  • Cheap Airfares Still Abound

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    Despite the anguish being felt because of ultra high fuel prices, many airlines are still offering deep discounts on flights as the busy holiday travel season approaches. This is good news for consumers, but bad news for struggling carriers who absolutely cannot sustain this practice permanently. Consumers should take care how they book and pay for their flights and be careful which airlines they choose to fly with.Read more…
  • New Air Carriers Await First Flight

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    As difficult as the airline market has been with high fuel costs, labor problems, financial losses, and the like, the U.S. airline industry is set to see several more carriers enter this highly competitive market.Read more…
  • We Were Meant to Fly!

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    I believe we were put here on this planet to soar with success, to fly to new personal heights of growth to succeed and enjoy the journey we call life.I know that we all realize that all of us have problems; the problem is that we all tend to look in the wrong place to solve those problems. It seems that problems get solved as a result of an personal experience more than some passive exercise.Read more…
  • Meet Me In St. Louis

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    Go West, Back In Time Venture on the Shores of MississippiIntrinsically woven through time, the old and the new, St. Louis abounds with rich color, flavor and taste. Whether you are passing through on historical Highway 66, or visiting on business, St.Read more…
  • Highway Madness: Holiday Travel In New Jersey

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    My family decided to brave the state's highway system one recent Thanksgiving by traveling the New Jersey Turnpike south to my sister's house off of Exit 7A. We started on Exit 18, knowing full well that we would hit some traffic before we arrived at her home some 70 miles later. Little did we know that our trip would be a bit of an adventure: not the type we would have liked to participated in either.Read more…
  • NJ Towns: What's In A Name?

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    When you think of "Paramus" do you automatically think, "shopping malls?" If you do, you are not alone. On a recent trip to the west coast, I was asked, "where in New Jersey do you live?Read more…
  • Assorted Tips For For Business Travelers

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    Our web community of business flight attendants is always thinking of ways to make traveling easier. You have to when your job takes you away from home base for several weeks at a time! The following tips are for business as well as leisure travelers.Read more…
  • The Lowdown on China Travel

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    The fragrance of fish, lobsters…, the sturdy Great Wall, the broken hush of winds by the Martial Arts, the grand museums and unpretentious down to earth people…welcome you to the third largest country on the globe-China. China is universally known not just for any single reason. The country has earned remarkable name not just in electronics and technology but it also surpasses many countries in its receiving tourists’ attention.Read more…
  • New Bern, NC: History at its Finest

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    When traveling through the South, certain destinations such as Charleston and Savannah have strong appeal to many as they are rich in history and warmth. In North Carolina, New Bern has a similar appeal and it is just now being "discovered" by visitors as a terrific destination in itself. See why this birthplace of North Carolina holds such a strong interest for visitors.Read more…
  • 9 North Carolina Beach Destinations!

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    Summer brings with it warmth and high humidity. The season also offers the opportunity for heat weary folks to escape to the mountains or beaches for a well deserved rest. In North Carolina, there are several beach destinations worth visiting; nine top sites are featured here.Read more…
  • Flying Kites in Beijing

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    The sky in spring is kites' paradise. When the brilliant multi- colored kites embellish in the deep blue sky, you can immerse in the contented mood, enjoy the rare leisure and carefree, perhaps this is the most romantic thing in the spring. Kite, not only is it a kind of toy or a traditional continuing, it is more a cultural accumulating.Read more…
  • 777 Freighter: The Boeing Company's Newest Bird

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    Boeing announced it is now offering a 777 Airliner in a Cargo Configuration. This will make it the largest twin-engine cargo plane in the world. Since the Boeing 777 is has one of the best fuel efficiency ratings and range it makes it an ideal aircraft for air-cargo companies.Read more…
  • Wichita Kansas Housing Market

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    With All the lay offs a few years ago in Wichita KS one would have said that there is no way the town can ever rebound. Some said it was over built and with the huge number of foreclosures that it was down and out. Yet now with aviation sector on a rebound we are seeing something much different come into play.Read more…
  • Cape May County Park and Zoo

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    Vacationing at the Jersey Shore, particularly in Cape May County, affords the vacationer plenty to do. From the historic homes of Victorian Cape May, to the vibrant boardwalk and beaches of the Wildwoods, up to the pristine shore communities of Avalon and Stone Harbor, and to "America's Greatest Family Resort", Ocean City, there is no lack of activity to do on any given day. When the weather is favorable, that is!Read more…

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