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SnowTrax Compares Beyond Compare

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There’s a new ski trip search dynamo out there, and SnowTrax is the name it goes by. For refined ski vacation search, there may not be a better example on Earth. But, and there are always “but’s”, corporate lip service social engagement will never do for any new tech startup. On the consumer Web, there is no room for slip ups when professing social media kinship. Aside this flaw, SnowTrax has a foot in their skis for flawless ski vacations.

Eastern Europe Digital Engagement 2010 – Montenegro

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Montenegro has been selected as a finalist for their stewardship in sustainable tourism by the WTTC. But as far as digital engagement and branding, their online presence is scarely even felt. A wonderfully simple and useful tourism website goes almost to waste without social media or continual outreach of any kind. What is the Ministry of Tourism thinking?

Coming Attraction – The Real Online Travel

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2010 has been a big year for online and mobile travel innovation and initiative. Argophilia Travel News takes a look at advanced user technology and value their Argophilia Travel portal may or may not deploy. For the digital empowered traveler, the new year will bring out the best in products and services.

Unspoiled Beach Getaway – Pulai Desaru

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Most people never think of Malaysia as the perfect spot for a romantic seaside getaway, but most people are often wrong about such things. After all, Malaysia is almost all coast. Argophilia Travel News introduces Desaru Beach, one of the most pristine and secluded stretches of beach in Asia. Jungle meets the sea here, but that does not mean couples will have to sleep in a dugout or tent. Luxury accommodations are just a stone’s throw away.

Russia – Finland Visa Free Travel a Step Closer

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The door for visa-free travel between Russia and Finland was opened on Sunday as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and Finnish President Tarja Halonen officially opened a high speed rail service between St. Petersburg and Helsinki. The two leaders seemed positive about at least limited free-visa travel between the two countries. A positive outcome for rail between the two could well speed EU and Russian Federation talks to open up travel to Russia.