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When President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act 50 years ago, he may have started the glorious tradition of the great American road trip. Seasoned travel writer Eric Peterson takes full advantage of the public works project, and in his book “Ramble: A Field Guide to the U.S.A.” reveals some brilliant, off-the-beaten-path landmarks you won’t [...]]]> http://www.ownru.com/2010/03/the-road-trip-less-traveled/ The Quid Quo Pro of Car Rentals )
Car rentals do have certain restrictions that apply, and it is always important to know the contracts and to know what you are and are not allowed to do before signing the agreement. While individual contracts may vary, and it is always important to read each individual contract you agree to, there are some [...]]]> http://www.ownru.com/2010/03/the-quid-quo-pro-of-car-rentals/ The Phuket hotels And Resorts Guide Provides A Brief Summary )
This Phuket hotel is located at Patong Beach and is surrounded by landscaped gardens and is close to the beach and entertainment areas. This hotel in Phuket is ideal for working on your tan and getting some well deserved rest. Our phuket hotel fast and secure reservation service provided. The hotel is [...]]]> http://www.ownru.com/2010/03/the-phuket-hotels-and-resorts-guide-provides-a-brief-summary/ The Pattaya Hotels And Resorts Guide Provides A Brief Summary )
The Pattaya hotels and resorts guide provides a brief summary, customer ratings and reviews for hotels or resorts. It is only a 10 to 15 minutes drive from the hotel to most part of pattaya city and Jomtien beach. If you do not see the hotels list in Pattaya click here. from [...]]]> http://www.ownru.com/2010/03/the-pattaya-hotels-and-resorts-guide-provides-a-brief-summary/ The Nuts and Bolts of Airfare Deals )
Shopping for airline tickets has come a long way since the days of calling the airline companies directly to reserve your itinerary. The advent of the internet has given everyday consumers the ability to book airfares without the assistance of airline customer service representatives or travel agents. Here’s some information that will make [...]]]> http://www.ownru.com/2010/03/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-airfare-deals/ The Many Styles of Luggage )
Like clothing, luggage comes in many styles, sizes, and shapes. Most styles of luggage now come equipped with wheels. There are wheeled carry-on bags. Duffel bags also are equipped with wheels.There are full sized garment bags with wheels. Travel bags, tote carry on bags, shoulder carry on bags, and travel totes also are available. [...]]]> http://www.ownru.com/2010/03/the-many-styles-of-luggage/ The Luxury Bloom in Florence )
The city of Florence is the capital of the Tuscan region in Italy. The city enjoys a long history of prosperity and rich culture as evidenced by its architecture, museums, churches and sculptures. Florence is a city embellished with some of the greatest works of art in history.Florence inspires talent perhaps that is why it [...]]]> http://www.ownru.com/2010/03/the-luxury-bloom-in-florence/ The Inventor OF Wheeled Luggage )
Leave it to a pilot to come up with this idea! After years of dragging, carrying, and lugging bags all over the place Bob Plath. In 1989 Bob Plath said that wheels on the luggage would eliminate the need to lug all those bags and ease the strain on the back. An added advantage [...]]]> http://www.ownru.com/2010/03/the-inventor-of-wheeled-luggage/ The Internet Can Be Your “Ticket” To Amusement Parks )
Whether they are planning a family reunion, an adventure experience or an international excursion, increasingly, consumers are using the Internet to plan their trips. A study called The Travelers’ Use of the Internet, 2005 Edition indicates that “online travelers” -online consumers that define themselves as travelers-make up almost half of the United States’ 216.1 million [...]]]> http://www.ownru.com/2010/03/the-internet-can-be-your-ticket-to-amusement-parks/ The History of Luggage )
Ever since man has moved from place to place and took his belongings with him some sort of luggage was used. It was used to keep all belongings together and even organized. Like everything luggage has evolved.Christopher Columbus likely had a trunk filled with clothing and necessary navigational tools such as maps. Trunks were [...]]]> http://www.ownru.com/2010/03/the-history-of-luggage/