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Held Hostage By Timeshares

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I remember when I was a kid my parents got a timeshare. It was on the northeast coast of America, at a pretty little resort with an Indian name that looked over the water and had an amazing golf course. I was real young when they got it, but I remember my siblings and I had a great time playing in the pool, and by the water while my parents got a chance to relax. Then things … [Read more...] about Held Hostage By Timeshares

Sourcing Diamonds While Traveling Internationally

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So, you’ve finally mustered up the courage to ask her to marry you. Nothing says “I want to marry you” quite like a diamond ring, but buying one, however, can be an expensive proposition. By the time a diamond reaches the USA, it has already traveled halfway around the world. After diamonds are mined, they are usually shipped off in bulk to a country with a lot of diamond … [Read more...] about Sourcing Diamonds While Traveling Internationally

6 Drinks That Are Good To Order Anywhere

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We’ve all had that moment when we walk into a bar or restaurant somewhere new and have no idea what to order. Will they have the same cocktails as they do back home? Will I be able to find something that I like? Arming yourself with a few classics (and even knowing how to make them), can ensure that you’ll always find what you’re looking for. Whether you’re in the mood for … [Read more...] about 6 Drinks That Are Good To Order Anywhere

Your holiday health checklist

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Holidays offer the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind, but there are certain practical issues that you can’t afford to ignore even when you’re trying to get away from it all and enjoy a well-earned break. For example, it’s important that you protect your health when you’re abroad. To help ensure you stay safe on your next break, take a look at this holiday health … [Read more...] about Your holiday health checklist

Rome Apartment Accommodation Rental in Rome

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Last time I was in Rome it was summer and it was beautiful and it was clogged with tourists. (Yes, I know. I am a tourist as well.) During my last trip I went hard at the Roman history, seeing the coliseum and enough ruins to make an archaeologist bored. That's what you have to do when you first go to Rome, after all. But this time, having seen all of the world famous, … [Read more...] about Rome Apartment Accommodation Rental in Rome