Saturday Travel Shot: Portugal’s Madeira Island

Aug 28, 2010 No Comments by Andrew Hickey

Nicknamed the “Pearl of the Atlantic”, Madeira is a fascinating island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Discovered by the Portuguese in 1418, Madeira offers travelers a wealth of beauty from its stunning coastal backdrop to its culturally rich architecture. What’s more, this Portuguese island enjoys tropical weather twelve months out of the year, making it [...]

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Christmas Around the World, Part I

Dec 24, 2009 No Comments by Andrew Hickey

Happy Holidays! Hope everyone has a great couple of days with family and friends. Bottom line is that no matter how far you travel, coming home is still one of the best places to be. Here are some images of Christmas around the world. Check back tomorrow for even more shots from holiday season celebrations. [...]

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Saturday Travel Shot: Lisbon, Portugal

Nov 21, 2009 No Comments by Andrew Hickey
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Best Town Square Results (Round One)

May 18, 2009 5 Comments

Seven days…50 town squares…over 500 votes cast. The results of the first round were pretty tight to say the least. For starters, five of the seven days of voting saw first place tied. The final day of voting it became a three-way tie. So who tied for first and what 20 town squares made it [...]

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Poll: Best Town Square In The World (Round One)

May 14, 2009 3 Comments

If you have traveled to any major city in the world, then chances are you have walked by, snapped a picture in, or spent the day at a town square. From New York’s Time Square to Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, people love to check out these public meeting locations filled with everything from chic [...]

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Frommer Says TripAdvisor’s Reviewers Have The “Looniest Opinions”; New Survey Might Back Him Up

May 07, 2009 1 Comment

Yesterday I read the results of the annual TripAdvisor survey, which asks questions to 1,300 travelers about European travel. It covers many topics like “Best Bargain City” and “Most Boring City.” Now while this is nothing more than just an opinion poll, it has many people in the travel industry puzzled, and in some cases [...]

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