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Skype Access uses your Skype credit to access 100,000 paid Wi-Fi hotspots
Trying to make a Skype call on the road at a hotspot? Up till now, you first had to pay to access paid Wi-Fi hotspots - which often meant having to pay for an entire day just so you could make one phone call.
The new Skype Access service takes care of this by combining ...Win a trip to Dominica by showing off your adventurous spirit
As far as travel contests go, they don't come much easier than this one. Wend Magazine, Adventure Dominica, and Ahnu footwear are joining forces to send a lucky winner, and their guest, off on a tropical escape to the island paradise of Dominica. They're offering up airfare ...Foreign "safety vernacular" for women
There is, as they say, a time and place for everything. And sometimes, ladies, that occurs when you're traveling. I encourage anyone who travels to a foreign country to learn a few key phrases and learn a bit about the place, in order to avoid cultural faux pas. Even ...Photo of the day (3.11.10)
The wildlife photography of Max Waugh, a.k.a. Fiznatty on Flickr has been featured on Gadling probably more than any other user. And I just couldn't pass up this one.
Max describes a Costa Rican beach:
The mouth of the Sirena River in Corcovado National Park has a ...Daily Pampering: Simple meets sweet at the Bitter End Yacht Club
Forget about room keys and security cards - the only way to lock your bedroom door at the Bitter End Yacht Club is from the inside of the room. That means when you leave the room for a day of sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling or kite surfing, you leave your door unlocked. ...Only a few weeks left on Curtain Bluff Power of '10 package
There's only a month left on Curtain Bluff's "Power of '10" deal, and if you're feeling worn down by the fierce winter cold, here's your chance to win some relief. So, stay at this Antigua resort in the next few weeks, and you'll be able to add some interesting activities to ...Daily Pampering: New restaurant opens at The Landings in St. Lucia
If you haven't been to The Landings St. Lucia lately, the restaurant that just opened is probably worth a trip. This RockResort just threw open the doors of The Palms, which is located in the grand entrance pavilion as an extension of the open-air Viscount Lounge. The menu ...Ten tips for traveling the Caribbean on a budget
The lure of warm sunny days, breezy romantic nights, and fabulous beach resorts make the Caribbean one of the most visited destinations on the globe. Mega yachts, cruise ships, and airborne passengers flock to these scintillating islands to rest, relax and play in the ...Richard Branson hosts Kite Jam in British Virgin Islands
British billionaire adventurer Richard Branson is throwing a kite boarding festival in the British Virgin Islands starting this weekend, with top kite boarders from around the world descending on the topical paradise to challenge the big winds, big waves, and one another.
...Daily Pampering: Club-level at the Ritz-Carlton, Caribbean & Mexico
You're going on vacation. You're heading to the beach. You've got umbrella drinks and room service on your mind, and you're debating staying one more night... but should you? Could you? Yes, you can!
The Ritz-Carlton hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean are offering ...Ritz-Carlton announces exclusive resort project in Aruba
One "happy island" just a got a little happier...
Ritz-Carlton executives, together with newly elected Aruba Prime Minister Mike Eman, announced plans to open The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, an exclusive 320-room oceanfront resort set on the island's popular Palm Beach. The new ...American Airlines will begin commercial flights into Haiti starting Friday
American Airlines is all set to become the first airline to resume commercial flights into Haiti, according to an announcement it made last night. The first flight will depart Miami International Airport at 6:40 am and arrive in Port-au-Prince at 8:35 am. Kayak lists airfare ...How to book a cigar tour
Cigar manufacturers are eager to host consumers. If you happen to be in Honduras or Nicaragua, your request for a tour of the facilities would probably be met with excitement and a warm welcome. But, you can get more than that. As the manufacturers and retailers struggle ...Create your own adventure with Gap!
Do you have a destination that you've always wanted to visit, but just couldn't quite find the right way to get there? if so, you're in luck, as Gap Adventures, one of the top adventure travel companies in the world, is inviting you to Create Your Own Adventure as part of a ...Ramada hotel reservations for 50% off - as low as $28/night
A Ramada hotel might not be your first thought for a romantic hotel, but what if I told you that you can reserve a room with a sweet 50% discount? I'm guessing that suddenly makes it more interesting!
The Ramada Hotels reservation site has a promotion offering 50% off ...Drew Estate: A Destination for cigar smokers
If you like to light up a stick more than occasionally, it's time for you to consider a "cigar safari." This unique experience, offered by Drew Estate, which manufactures both traditional and infused cigars, is available up to 16 times a year at its factory in Esteli, ...Tip-Top: Nicaraguan fast food
If you're traveling to Nicaragua and have a city-sculpted Type A personality, you're probably bracing yourself for meals that can last hours. Occasional glimpses of the restaurant staff offer brief interludes scattered among hours of nothingness. It gets tough after a ...Hotel Review: Hotel Los Arcos
If you're going to Esteli, Nicaragua, it's probably for the cigars. The town is charming, if a bit rundown, but it's proximity to the fields and factories of some of the world's premier cigar manufacturers is undoubtedly the main attraction. So, be reasonable in your ...Photo of the Day (2.5.2010)
Flickr user Adal-Honduras took this shot of El Salvador's Lake Suchitlan, a popular weekend getaway for many Salvadorans. Located near the beautiful, colonial town of Suchitoto, Lake Suchitlan is one of the most gorgeous spots in perhaps the Western Hemisphere's most ...Daily Pampering: The Curtain Bluff Babymoon
Pregnancy is already challenging enough, especially if you're a first-timer. Moms- and dads-to-be alike need a break from the doctor's appointments, planning and anxiety that come with bringing a new life into the world. So, when you measure the future in centimeters ...
