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BooksOnBoard Audio Book Downloads
BooksOnBoard is a company that offers you audio books to download from all of your favorite authors like John Grisham and James Patterson. BooksOnBoard is proud to be the first independent online bookseller to offer both subscription-free and DRM-free MP3 audio books from major publishers. The company is offering a 30% off deal on many new MP3 titles on the website. BooksOnBoard also continues to offer DRM WMA titles.
According to BooksOnBoard CEO Bob LiVolsi, “We charge no fees or monthly dues. Audio Book listeners no longer have to …
Date: July 7th, 2008 |
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Tropicana Las Vegas Mint Mondays
If your travels are taking you to Las Vegas, you can take advantage of a new deal at the Tropicana Las Vegas. The Tropicana recently introduced the latest and greatest pool party concept, ‘Mint Mondays; A Real Pool Party For Real People.’ Hey, I’m a real person. Mint Mondays is a party complete with live music, food and drink specials, DJ performances and much more. You can live it up each and every Monday from noon to 11:00 p.m. Even if you’re working, you should be …
Date: July 1st, 2008 |
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Expedia.com NFL Packages
Expedia.com, the online travel booking service, has partnered with the National Football League making Expedia the Official Travel Sponsor of the NFL. What does that mean to you, the business traveler? Lots.
With this agreement, Expedia will now offer travel planning and booking resources for NFL games around the country. If you like a little football action with your business trip, this is the way to book. I’m more of a baseball girl, but a Monday night football game is a MUCH more entertaining way to spend an evening in …
Date: November 19th, 2007 |
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National Geographic’s Inside China
Not From the BookChina is one of, if not the, business travel destinations of the decade. Westerners visiting the country should do their homework to understand the people and culture of the nation before attempting to do business with the Chinese people. I recently made my first trip to the country, and the cultural differences are as vast as the land itself. National Geographic has a new book, Inside China, showcasing some of the most amazing photographs to come out of the kingdom. What a great thing to get …
Date: October 16th, 2007 |
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Budget Travel Magazine Cover Photo Contest
Budget Travel magazine is looking for a cover shot to celebrate its 10th anniversary. I know you business travelers have loads of time to snap shots while on the road, and this is just another opportunity to show off your skills. The magazine is looking for a photo taken by an ammature taken after 1998. Shouldn’t be too hard. Only five entries per person may be submitted, and the deadline is December 1, 2007.
I have no idea where my pre-98 photos would be. The winner will appear …
Date: October 2nd, 2007 |
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New York City Waterfalls Bike Tours
These days, Niagra Falls aren’t the only falls in the great state of New York. New York City is now the proud home to four waterfalls, courtesy of the city’s public art fund. Found throughout the city, the waterfalls range from 90 to 120 feet tall. The waterfall art installation will run from June 26 through October 13, 2008. Bike and Roll, a tour company located in the city, is now offering a biking tour for those of you who want to have a look …
Date: July 2nd, 2008 |
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Bank of America Free Museum Admission
Bank of America offers FREE museum admission to various museums throughout the United States. Last year, the banking giant offered free admission in the month of May only. Now, the program, called the Museums on Us program, has been expanded to offer free admission the first weekend of every month. New locations have been added as well. If you’re traveling to one of the included cities, you can check out the goods gratis with your Bank of America card.
Bank of America members with an ATM, credit card or check card will have the opportunity to gain free admission to over 70 museums in 28 markets across the country during the first Saturday and Sunday of each month beginning in May 2008. This is a huge improvement over previous years, in which the promotion was limited to the month of May.
“Bank of America is committed to improving access to the arts and Museums on Us(TM) is a key component of that outreach,” said Rena M. DeSisto, Arts and Culture Executive, Bank of America. “We are thrilled to expand this program, both in scope and geography, so more individuals can experience art and culture at some of the finest museums in the country. Programs like this are important to how Bank of America creates new opportunities for our customers and communities.”
This year, museums in Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Seattle, Silicon Valley and Phoenix will have the chance to participate in the Museums on Us for the first time.
To take the mystery out of the deal, here is a list of participating museums, arranged by city:
Date: April 28th, 2008 |
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Thanksgiving Events in NYC 2007
If you can’t be home for Thanksgiving, I can’t think of a better place to be. New York City offers a whole host of opportunities for travelers to the city during the holiday season.
One of the first things that comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The big event kicks off at 9am at 77th Street and Central Park West, where the gi-normous balloons and floats line up alongside high school bands and cheerleaders. From there, the parade meanders …
Date: November 2nd, 2007 |
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Napa Valley Jazz & Blues Festival in Calistoga
Napa Valley will again play host to the annual Jazz & Blues Festival in Calistoga from November 2 to 4. Sounds will include Bay Area musicians like Herb Gibson, Larry Vuckovich and Alvon Johnson. I don’t know who any of those people are, but they sound jazzy.
Day one tickets are $15 and include a commemorative wine glass and four drink tickets. $15 is a steal for four drinks in my book! Festival goes will have the opportunity to listen, shop and enjoy local wines from 11 a.m. to …
Date: October 11th, 2007 |
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NYC for Solo Travelers
NYC & Company, New York’s official marketing and tourism organization, recently aired a segment on activities for the solo traveler on WNBC’s News 4 You. As most business travelers are by their lonesome, I figured I would pass the tips along to you.
“Traveling alone should not prevent anyone from taking in and enjoying New York City,” said Townsend. “With millions of people and thousands of activities, one can do just about anything on their own — from art exhibitions to walking tours to film screenings and more.”
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Date: October 1st, 2007 |
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