Go Back in Time at Lake Crescent Lodge in Washington
Go Back in Time at Lake Crescent Lodge in Washington UpTake Blog Network
Nita Lake Lodge: Travel That Pays You Back
Travelers visiting Whistler, British Columbia, don’t need a reason to return. The mountain scenery and activities are enough to convince you that planning a second trip to this lovely Canadian destination is a must do. Want to save money on that return trip? The folks at Nita Lake Lodge are making it easy for you [...]
Looking Back: Bathing Caps
Hanging out at the beach in a bathing cap is not something we really do anymore, but these images — real and painted — sure make it look fun. This painting is by one of my favorite Washington, DC-based artists, Gregory Ferrand. UpTake Blog Network
Corporate Jets Back on the Radar
The aviation industry is up in arms over a proposal to end a $ 3 billion tax break for corporate jets. To be specific, Congress is proposing an extended depreciation schedule where companies who use private jets for business travel would have to write off the cost over seven years instead of the current five-year [...]
Like Water Off a Duck’s Back
This duck could be anywhere — maybe he’s at a pond near you. Go look, I’ll wait. Was he? Here’s the thing about ducks, they like bread. It’s a fact. If you’re planning on visiting some parks, ponds or lakes this summer you may want to consider taking a loaf or two with (bread, not [...]
Washington, D.C. to Sue OTAs for Back Hotel Taxes
Just when we’ve seen all we care to about the increasing costs of travel—rising price of gas, higher airline and hotel room rates, unbundled fees—the announcement that Washington, D.C. officials are planning to sue online travel agents for recovered unpaid hotel taxes just makes this trend that much more taxing for travelers. D.C. isn’t alone [...]
UpTake’s Getaway Crew is Bringing Local Back
Have you been on the Facebook (now a major motion picture)? Of course you have. My parents are on it, and if my parents are on it then you’ve got to be on it. Yes, my parents are that cool. Also, aces and neato. There’s a new crew out there (there being the aforementioned Facebook, [...]
Too Late to Turn Back: Barbara and Graham Greene in Liberia (Penguin Travel Library) (Paperback)
Product Description The story of Barbara Greene’s travels with her cousin Graham Greene. Buy Too Late to Turn Back: Barbara and Graham Greene in Liberia (Penguin Travel Library) (Paperback) at Amazon
Waterproof Kenya Map by ITMB (International Travel Maps) (Map)
Product Description Folded paper (waterproof), road and travel map in color. Scale 1:920,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from freeways/expressways to other roads (unpaved). Legend includes tracks, railroads, ferry routes, waterfalls, wildlife reserves/game sanctuaries, sites of natural interest, parks or reserves, international airports, national airports, airfields, gas stations, hospitals/medical facilities, campsites/huts, rest houses, hotels, border crossings, UNESCO [...]
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Safari Guide: South Africa (Globetrotter Travel Pack. Safari Guide South Africa) (Paperback)
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The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)
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South Africa (DK Eyewitness Travel Guide) (Hardcover)
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South Africa Travel Pack (Globetrotter Travel Packs) (Paperback)
