Lake Tahoe Guide: Skiing at Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley)

Mid-mountain view skiing down Mountain Run at Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Guide: Skiing at Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley)

The entire mountain caters to skiers of all skill levels. My favorite part (and probably the most seen, yet best kept secret) is the progression plan posted on the wall where the Gold Coast Funitel empties. It provides recommendations on which runs to do, what to do if you want to try something more, and what to do when you’re done. The progression plans advances through first time beginners, beginners, intermediate 1, intermediate 2, advanced 1, and advanced 2. read more

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Robert Lewandowski hits hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Viktoria Plzen

Robert Lewandowski hits hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Viktoria Plzen

Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Barcelona opened their Champions League campaign with a comfortable 5-1 win over Viktoria Plzen at the Nou Camp.

ranck Kessie headed the LaLiga side in front after 13 minutes, before Plzen thought they had been awarded a penalty for a foul by Andreas Christensen on winger John Mosquera but the decision was overturned following a VAR review. read more

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Royal Caribbean cruises in March 2022: What to expect

Royal Caribbean cruises in March 2022: What to expect

Welcome to March, and the unofficial start of spring! This month sees lots of families heading for a cruise vacation to get a break from the chilly temperatures up north.

If you have a cruise in the month of March, this article aims to provide you helpful information & tips for what to expect on a cruise. read more

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Ring of Kerry Itinerary For 7 Days (Tips and Map)

Lough Leane County Kerry

Ring of Kerry Itinerary For 7 Days (Tips and Map)

Planning a Ring of Kerry itinerary? Got an entire week to spare and craving for some unforgettable adventure? Pack all your travel essentials and wear comfortable shoes, and explore the Ring of Kerry using this jampacked itinerary for 7 days.

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Roatan Travel Guide

Roatan Travel Guide

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Overview

Roatan, Honduras, is the largest of the country’s Bay Islands. Popular areas include the French Harbour, West End and West Bay. A single road runs the length of the island and many of the towns are situated between the road and beaches. read more

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Ruegen Island in the Summertime

Ruegen Island in the Summertime

Germany may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of a seaside holiday destination, but that’s exactly what I discovered during my recent visit to Ruegen Island. Located in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Ruegen Island is Germany‘s largest island and it draws holidayers for a lot more than just its beaches. During my visit, I got to hike along chalky cliffs, watch live outdoor theatre, ride in some unique modes of transportation, and drive the island’s “tree tunnels” – beautiful stretches of road covered in a thick foliage of trees. Here’s a little recap of what that looked like: read more

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RoyalUp guide, tips and tricks from Royal Caribbean

RoyalUp guide, tips and tricks from Royal Caribbean

Planning a cruise often starts with setting a budget, which sometimes means giving up the cruise cabin of your dreams for something smaller and cheaper.

In the past, you could only change your cabin category by paying the “sticker price” for an upgraded cabin, but now there’s a second option: RoyalUp. read more

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Royal Caribbean cruises in September 2022: What to expect

Royal Caribbean cruises in September 2022: What to expect

Have a Royal Caribbean cruise planned for September 2022? Fall is a popular time to sail because of lower prices.

There is plenty happening and changing with cruise ships, so here is a look at what to expect if you are going on a cruise in September.

This post will share important information what you should know before going on a cruise in September. September is the traditional beginning of fall, but it is still a very hot month in the Caribbean. Meanwhile there are also ships sailing to Alaska and Europe. read more

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Rental Car, Travelers’ Checks Used in Latest Craigslist Scams

Rental car scams

Rental Car, Travelers’ Checks Used in Latest Craigslist Scams

Two new simple and convincing Craigslist scams lead off this week’s Snippets issue, along with information about the latest advance fee frauds.

We also have details of more spam messages that set out to steal your money or upload malware onto your PC.

Plus, it’s a heartless ruse, but what exactly is a double-dipping scam? We’ll explain — and help you avoid one. read more

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Renting a Car in Greece

Rental car for Athens and Greek Islands.

Renting a Car in Greece

• Note: I always use RentalCars.com to book vehicles in advance.

A rental car driving onto a ferry in Greece. It’s best to check prices and car availability online before arriving in Greece.

Car Rental in Greece – Tips & Information

    is my favorite site for booking rental cars in Greece. Easy to use, reliable, good prices.
  • It’s a hassle (and expensive) to take a rental car onto a Greek ferry. Much cheaper and easier to rent different cars on each island. That said, if you do need to transport a car on a ferry then book in advance on Ferryhopper.com.
  • Most rental cars in Greece have a manual transmission. If that’s not your thing then definitely reserve an automatic car in advance. are common but heavily booked in high season.
  • The airport is nearly always the best place to reserve a car. Airports will have the best prices and best selection: Athens airport • Santorini airport • Mykonos airport • Rhodes airport • Kefalonia airport • Corfu airport • Heraklion airport • Chania airport • Thessaloniki airport

Rental Car Locations in Greece

Airports in Greece will have the best rental car selection and prices, and are usually the best place to pick up a rental car. The Athens International Airport has the most rental car companies of any location in Greece. read more

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