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Fascinating Stories: Xmas Cards from WWII

Phil Butler

In one of the most bizarre, and one of the coolest stories we’ve run across in some time, a story about a German soldier having written a letter back in December 1941, then the WW II Christmas card finally being delivered some 71 years later, this is cause for some cheers.

Egypt Unearths 3,000-Year Old Burial Tombs

Aleksandr Shatskih

Italian archaeologists based in Egypt have reported the discovery of ancient tombs near the city of Luxor which they believe are at least 3,000 years old.

Tune Hotels Coolness Hits Scotland

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tune Hotels has just announced having opened yet another UK hotel, Tune Hotel Haymarket, Edinburgh. The company’s continued successes in the budget accommodations space worldwide.

Turkey Accordingly: Uncovering An Expert’s Guide

Phil Butler

For US travelers considering venturing to new and exciting destinations previously undiscovered, Turkey should be at the top of any list. Mysterious and majestic, inviting and fascinating, the land that was part of Sargon of Akkad’s vast empire, is today a place of still existent legend, and maybe even more immeasurable beauty. In this article […]

The Fabulous Machu Picchu – Peru’s Top Attraction

Guest Author

The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu has a notoriety that very few other ancient archaeological attractions can conquer with… Think about it: which ancient site is so beautiful? Perhaps none…

Wyndham Vacation Rentals Grows Portfolio with Three Acquisitions

Aleksandr Shatskih

Wyndham Vacation Rentals has recently acquired Oceana Resorts and Kaiser Realty in the US, and Cumbrian Cottages in the UK. All three businesses and their rental inventory will join the Wyndham Vacation Rentals portfolio, which features more than 25 established brands across the world, including ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Hoseasons, James Villa Holidays, Landal GreenParks and Novasol.

Avis Snaps Up Zipcar for $500M, Eyes Car-Share Domination

Aleksandr Shatskih

Car rental giant Avis has just leaped into the growing car-sharing market, snapping up the ride-sharing leader Zipcar for a fee approaching a cool $500 million, it said in a press release earlier today.

Travel Trends 2013: Sharm El Sheikh, More Popular than Ever

Aleksandr Shatskih

Cosmos Holidays have a few fabulous deals for travelers to Sharm El Sheikh, with packages starting at as low as £273 per person on January 13. Prices tend to get higher in the following months, culminating at £395 in May.

Trends: Travel Industry to Grow Strong in 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

The travel industry can expect a healthy upswing in the coming year, at least in the US. A survey that covered some 374 shuttle passengers from around the US, and found that 23% of respondents will travel more in 2013 than in 2012.

You Don’t Have to Travel Far for the Quadrantid Meteor Shower

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Quadrantids will peak in the wee morning hours of January 3rd, at a maximum rate of about 80 per hour, varying between 60-200. If you live in Australia and lower portions of South America, you can watch them live, via a NASA Ustream feed.