Posted on December 8, 2008 by bctravelguides
By STEPHEN KOTKIN
DUBAI is one of those magical places that seem too good to be true. Along with the far larger and richer Abu Dhabi, it is one of seven city-states in the loose United Arab Emirates federation, which gained independence in 1971 from the overextended British empire.
Dubai’s freewheeling nightlife (in a nominally Muslim land) [...]
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Posted on December 8, 2008 by bctravelguides
Tom Parsons www.bestfares.com
If you’re looking for a bargain ski vacation, consider the Pacific Northwest. Ski deals are available for Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia.
Many ski resorts in these areas are reasonably close to cities, including Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, giving you the option of combining a city visit with your ski vacation.
Enjoy three nights [...]
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