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Where To Go Next for Monday, March 3
03-05-2008
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A "CrackBerry" Crack Down By Rich Steck The recent widespread BlackBerry outage gave about 12 million Americans a glimpse of what a BlackBerry-free life would be. Breaking the umbilical cord that connects so many BlackBerry dependent addicts to their ubiquitous little primo-PDAs is sometimes seen as achieving digital nirvana, devoutly to be desired yet seemingly impossible to accomplish. But now there’s hope. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers has launched a BlackBerry Detox Challenge, urging guests to jumpstart a healthy tech lifestyle and receive various hotel perks as a reward. At least for a couple of guilt-free days. Since millions of Americans seem dependent on their Crackberries (Sheraton’s term, not ours – we’re yet to have our first BlackBerry experience) the BlackBerry Detox Challenge encourages addicts to disconnect and reconnect to the world with simplicity, without stress or urgency. Just allow the hotel to lock up your PDA for 48-hours of personal gratification without interruption from your favorite mobile device. The BlackBerry Detox Challenge is the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers’ way to celebrate the first anniversary of its unique BlackBerry Check-In Program created to help peoplebreak thehabit.One year later, the hotel is calling all e-mail addicts to participate in the new Detox Challenge, especially those who resolved to disconnect in the New Year. Here’s how it works: ...More Recent Articles |
The ongoing expansion of France’s “Loire à Vélo” – “Loire by Bike” – bicycle route is turning the Loire River Valley into one of Europe’s top destinations for leisure bicycle touring. By this summer, the well-marked “Loire à Vélo” route will cover more than 250 miles -- from Orléans, south of Paris, to the Atlantic -- passing along the Loire River through the heart of chateaux and vineyard country. Individual tour packages, available through U.S.-based BikeToursDirect with nearly daily departures from March through October, range from five nights for €679 ($1,020*) per person, double, to 14 nights for €1720 ($2,580). Prices include 2- or 3-star hotels with private baths, daily breakfasts and dinners, luggage transfers, bicycle rentals, an orientation with a local representative, detailed maps and tour information, and a service hotline. ...More
Hilton Hawaii Resorts are crown jewels presiding over O'ahu and Hawaii's Big Island. United Vacations currently is offering a variety of vacation offers to customers looking to stay at these fabulous hotels. Customers can choose the Hilton Hawaiian Village(r) Beach Resort & Spa on O'ahu, and enjoy its exotic wildlife and tropical gardens, situated on 22 lush oceanfront acres. Or, head to the sunny Kohala Coast to stay at the Hilton Waikoloa Village(r), where luxury blends with authentic Hawaiian culture for a unique vacation experience. ...More
Tuscan Way has announced last-minute savings on nine of its spring vacations -- including both cooking courses and wine tours. The savings, ranging from 12% to 15% off the normal rates, on weeks between March 22 and May 25, are available at Casa Innocenti, La Locanda del Prete, Villa Gaia, Villa Poggiarello and Villa Castelletti. Normal prices range from €1,850 to €2,650 ($2,794 to $4,002*) per person, double – the discounts lower the range to €1,590 to €2,332 ($2,400 to $3,521). ...More
Jet Airways is pleased to announce its codeshare partnership with Air Canada offering seamless travel to passengers between Canada and India effective today. With this partnership, passengers can fly with either an Air Canada or a Jet Airways ticket between Toronto and Chennai (formerly Madras) on Jet Airways operated flights, as well as from any of these cities: T
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