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Southern Byways

Archive for the ‘Bargains’ Category

November 8th, 2006

4 Stars vs 5 Star Accomodations

Get into the habit of checking the star rating for the hotels. What does a four star mean in the country where you will be vacationing? Would upgrading to a five star be worth the extra money? My son just got back from Cuba. They stayed in a five star hotel resort and […]

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September 8th, 2006

Home, Sweet Rental

“One of the joys of a beach vacation can be renting a furnished house—one with plenty of space to accommodate extended families or groups of friends, a backyard or deck, and a kitchen where you can boil up some lobsters. You might be surprised to learn that realtors book some houses up to a year […]

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July 30th, 2006

Saving Money on Car Rental

I would far sooner simply fly down to Florida when we go on holidays, but the car rental just kills you. But I just found this list of little tricks and I’m going to have to see just how much I can save. Did I ever tell you that I just HATE sitting in a […]

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July 28th, 2006

Save Money on Summer Travel

Worried you can’t afford a vacation? Relax! With these expert tips, you can get away without spending a fortune.
Four different experts got together and brainstormed lots of little tricks for you. And, if you think you can’t learn anything new, forget it. I’ve done a lot of traveling over the years, and some of […]

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July 9th, 2006

Coupons Alacarte

Who wouldn’t like to have a great holiday, but save a bit on the prices? The cost of getting into some of the attractions can empty a wallet rather quickly, so finding coupons to use can only put a smile on your face. I might just have enough to stay a few more days! […]

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June 29th, 2006

YBL Rosalita Halter Tank, Bikini Bottom & Pareo Set

YBL Rosalita Halter Tank, Bikini Bottom & Pareo Set
Orig. $88.00
Now $69.99
I was just looking at last years bathing suit and I just don’t like it anymore… I think that I would prefer something more like this when we head south later this year. It would work around the pool, but at a public beach too. […]

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May 18th, 2006

Florida Loses Some of Its Shine

“California knocked off Florida as the most popular vacation spot among Americans in a national survey this year, the first time in 14 years that the Sunshine State didn’t top the list.
Florida dropped eight percentage points from last year to fall behind California in the annual study by the travel marketing firm YPB&R of Orlando.
The […]

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May 1st, 2006

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia-South Carolina

“Riverbanks is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks. For more than 30 years, Riverbanks has provided individuals, families and groups with […]

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April 27th, 2006

Haunting Yard Sales

It might not be a half bad idea while wandering around the southern states. I was just reading in the paper about a man who spotted a Maxwell House Iced Tea Decanter. He picked it up for a song, brought it home and the souvenir turned out to be worth $600.00!
Who knows, the canisters like […]

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April 25th, 2006

Saving Money While on Vacation

No time to vacation in the south? Or the cost of gas is holding you back? As far as I am concerned, vacations are just good for the soul and the more, the better. The rest of the year is for work… and then you have those few weeks where life is just sunshine and […]

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