Apr 29th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Life in Iraq isn't necessarily what you think. While there are tough conditions for those outside the gates, life on the large camps that shares some startling similarities with major U.S. military installations at home. On Camp Anaconda, for example, you can visit a library, shove some fast food fare into your mouth and burn your quads at the gym. Of course, the occasional mortar does get through ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Apr 29th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Life in Iraq isn't necessarily what you think. While there are tough conditions for those outside the gates, life on the large camps that shares some startling similarities with major U.S. military installations at home. On Camp Anaconda, for example, you can visit a library, shove some fast food fare into your mouth and burn your quads at the gym. Of course, the occasional mortar does get through ...A Valentine's Day scavenger hunt in Brooklyn
Feb 14th, 2009 at 8:00AM: My apologies for the poor quality of this photo. You can click on it to get a better view of it through Flickr.com.
This image is actually a design composed by Steph Goralnick of street heart art made by Chris Uphues. Goralnick boasts a large collection of professional designs and photographs on her website, but for this particular holiday she decided to disperse her collection of Valentine's ...Is a romantic getaway in your future?
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Feb 13th, 2009 at 9:00AM:
Nothing beats dashing off for a weekend of pure bliss. Your husband, wife, girlfriend, whatever plans a great trip to a romantic spot, and you're the main event. Well, you've probably noticed in my Valentine's Day posts that there's a lot of belt-tightening going on. And, the news just keeps getting worse.
A pool by SpeedDate.com shows that first dates are costing the bare minimum. Most ...Love in the air - Germans most likely to flirt, Swedes most likely to have sex
Feb 12th, 2009 at 10:30AM: It's the most romantic time of the year - which means companies are releasing all kinds of love related news and surveys. The latest comes from British Airways, who did a quick interview of European travelers, and how often they flirt with their fellow passengers. According to the survey, Germans are the most likely to try and hit on you in the sky, followed by the Swiss. The "passionate" ...Love on a private jet
Feb 11th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Ever wanted to have a romantic evening at 33,000 feet? Hot, right? Though it's available all year, we thought Valentine's Day would be a good time to talk about SwiftJet's "Love is in the Air" packages, which start at just $3,500. SwiftJet is a Canadian private jet company with an easy-to navigate website where you can even check their fleet's availability! Their motto is "Anywhere. Anytime. ...Gadling's Valentine's day giveaway - day 1- Peek personal emailer
Feb 11th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Feeling romantic? How about a nice red Peek personal email device to stay in touch with your loved one(s)? Peek is the contract-free all you can email and text handheld device, and was featured as one of our "best travel products of 2008". Service is just $19.95 a month, and works with most popular email providers. For a chance to win, all you need to do is answer the following question: What is ...Romantic island inns
Feb 8th, 2009 at 3:00PM: With Valentine's Day approaching, the internet is teeming with romantic getaways. Forbes.com recently came out with an article about America's most romantic places to visit, and now Coastal Living writer Steve Millburg some of his own advice about where to spend a romantic island holiday. Unfortunately, I find Millburg's "Top 10 romantic island inns" list rather disjointed and not fully ...Canadian Valentine's Day packages for under $300
Feb 7th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Need some last minute ideas for Valentine's Day? Consider our neighbors to the north. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has put together some fantastic packages that are sure to do better than the box of candy you have tucked under your arm. The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia is a 100 year-old castle. Right away, that sets the scene for you. The Lovers' Escape package consists of a ...Bet on a bargain at Mohegan Sun
Feb 5th, 2009 at 9:00AM: When even the loosest of slots can't get you up to Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is ready to up the ante. Its "Bets & Bites" deal is designed to lure you and that big jar full of change on your bedroom floor to the casino ... of course so you can win big. For $129 a person (for two people), you'll get a one-night stay at the casino's hotel. When you've drained your cash at the tables, use a ...Romantic in the Midwest - 4 fantastic Valentines destinations
Feb 4th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Valentines day is approaching, and you have a little over 2 weeks to get your preparations in order. If you live in the Midwest and you really want to surprise someone, then check out these four romantic destinations which are guaranteed to be more original than roses and chocolates. Sundara Inn and Spa - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Anyone who has lived in the Midwest for any length of time has ...Love stinks (this year), V-Day spending down
Feb 3rd, 2009 at 9:00AM: Don't expect an expensive gesture this year. Valentine's Day spending is expected to drop 4.8 percent this year, after suffering to the tune of 6.8 percent a year ago. The good news is that we're becoming less romantic at a slower rate this year. Nonetheless, don't plan on a surprise weekend getaway this year. According research firm IBISWorld, the passionate are only going to commit $28.6 ...Rub the One You're With deal from Kimpton
Jan 15th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Valentine's Day is around the corner. If you have a Valentine in mind and you don't plan ahead, not only will you miss the great deals, but you're also kind of a jerk. Kimpton is offering a seriously good getaway package at 29 of their hotels in the United States and Canada. The Rub the One You're With package includes:
Deluxe overnight accommodations (parking included)
Welcome bottle of ...Word for the Travel Wise (02/07/07)
Feb 7th, 2007 at 8:00PM: Before puckering up to give your mister or misses a big smooch-a-roo next week, try practicing some of these foreign langs to woo them with over your candlelit dinner. I'm sure his or her corazon (heart) will melt like mantequilla (butter), so long as you stick to one foreign tongue and not two. Oh, and pick up the entire bill, don't go Dutch. Got it? Good. Today I'm supplying you with a list of ...Photo of the Day (2/7/07)
Feb 7th, 2007 at 3:36PM: Since we've committed the day to helping you get your act together for the big V-day next week, I went in search for a friendly photo reminder of what you could get your sweet. The idea is simple: flowers. This photo was captured by londonsir well after purchasing hours in London. London Flowers is the name of the shop window in question and as one might guess love is the flowers. It's all about ...
