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Calendar makes good quarter even better
The Walt Disney Co.'s theme-park division turned in an impressive second fiscal quarter, with operating income skyrocketing 73 percent from the same period a year ago, according to results announced last week. But Disney's parks got a big boost from...
Tags: International Drive, YMCA, Walt Disney World Resort, United Kingdom, Travel
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HVS: Hotels to regain pre-recession highs
Hotel-valuation company HVS hosted its first-ever nationwide update last week — linking hoteliers in Orlando with those in 11 other markets for a seminar on how the lodging industry is faring. The company, which recently opened an Orlando office,...
Tags: Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Orlando Hotels, Florida Legislature, Amusement and Theme Parks
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Broward reaps record bed taxes in March
Broward County tourism shined in March, as evidenced by a record $6.29 million in bed taxes — the first time bed tax collections have topped the $6 million mark in a single month, tourism officials said Thursday. The bed tax, or 5 percent tourism...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Marketing, Broward County, Washington, DC, Fort Lauderdale
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Travel tips: Packing dryer sheets makes scents
Take scented dryer sheets in plastic bags. In a lot of countries, people still smoke. You can wipe down your clothes and hair and remove some of the smell. They can freshen a musty hotel room. If you are seated on a plane with someone who doesn't use...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Travel
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Travel tips: Reasons to pack a stopper, dryer sheets and chip clips
Always pack a flat rubber water-stopper for leaky bathtub and sink drains. I've needed it even in highly rated hotels. Bob Myers Lake Arrowhead When traveling with a child in diapers, prepare a grab-and-go package of diapers and wipes. Put three...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Travel
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Hotels bookings boost Orbitz 1Q profit; shares leap
Tribune staff reporterOnline travel agency Orbitz Worldwide Inc. said Thursday it turned a profit in the first quarter thanks to higher hotel room bookings and sales of its vacation packages. The Chicago company reported a profit of $146.2 million, or $1.34 per share in...Tags: Rental Service, Expedia Incorporated, Rentals, Trips and Vacations, Services and Shopping
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YOUR MONEY-Flush baby boomers funding big family trips
ReutersBy Beth Pinsker NEW YORK, May 8 (Reuters) - When Barbara Grover and her husband received an inheritance they were not expecting five years ago, they planned a luxurious family trip. Rather than plowing the money back into retirement savings, the Grovers...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Cruises, Family Vacations, International Travel, Trips and Vacations
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Flush baby boomers funding big family trips
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - When Barbara Grover and her husband received an inheritance they were not expecting five years ago, they planned a luxurious family trip. Rather than plowing the money back into retirement savings, the Grovers took their two...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Cruises, Family Vacations, International Travel, Washington, DC
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Caribbean Cruises Starting At $469; Expectant Couples Myrtle Beach Discount
The Hartford CourantHere are some of the more interesting deals, websites and other travel tidbits that came across our desk recently: >>Friendly Planet Travel has seven-night western Caribbean cruises on Carnival Cruise Lines this fall from $469 per person/double...Tags: Greenbrier, Tourism and Leisure, Croatia, Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines
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Letters: Hawaii issue sets memories afloat
Mahalo nui loa ("thank you very much") for the Special Hawaii Issue [April 21]. Fabulous memories of several visits to the islands in paradise were made vivid by the stories, pictures and maps of Oahu, Molokai and the cruise with stops at the Big Island,...Tags: Ernest Hemingway, Politics, Cuba, Havana (Cuba), Lifestyle and Leisure
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The return of the cocktail - It's long overdue
South Florida Sun-SentinelThe cocktail is well past a comeback. Tom Collins, Bloody Mary, Brandy Alexander, Gin Rickey, Harvey Wallbanger, Pink Lady and that little tart Hot Toddy have taken their place at the bar, and they show no signs of giving up their seats. Beyond drinks...Tags: Orlando, Alcoholic Beverages, Dining and Drinking, Limes, San Francisco
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Beware what you may become with no limit to food and drink
CANCUN, Mexico — In the end (and the sad realization always comes in the end), my five-day stay at an all-inclusive resort on the Caribbean was more than mind-clearing serenity; it was a frightening look into the human psyche. The plentiful sun,...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Dining and Drinking, Restaurants, Sushi and Sashimi, Lifestyle and Leisure
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