Ok I found this article a little irritating. The author is attempting to question why a non-stop flight costs more than a connecting flight, but the only thing I found useful was the author's comment 'You've got to do your homework—lots of it—or get a good travel agent." Why would anybody want to do "lots of homework" searching for good airfare when your travel agent can do this for you?
Travel Agents and Travel Specialists have access to other booking sites and suppliers that the general public do not and we can do the work at no hassle to you (and probably even find a better deal than what you find online ~ especially on International air tickets)! :D Isn't that better than stressing yourself out needlessly, only to wonder if you really found the best option?
How to Find the Lowest Airfare - SmarterTravel.com
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Merrie Monarch Festival in Hawaii April 4-10
Ask someone what comes to mind when they think of Hawaii and odds are they will mention hula. Originally a society with no written language, the Hawaiians used hula with its dance, chants and songs as a primary means by which to communicate and teach legends, stories of war and of love. The hula paid homage to their gods through whom everything is connected. It was for this very fact though that hula almost disappeared when missionaries banned it due to the thought that the hula was sacrilegious. It was King David Kalakaua also known as the "Merrie Monarch" for his love of entertainment that revived hula and opened the once male-only dance to women in 1883 at his coronation ceremony.
Today, hula and the "Merrie Monarch" are honored in the world’s most prestigious hula competition, the Merrie Monarch Festival held once yearly in Hilo, Hawaii. 2010 marks the 47th year of the festival and the week of April 4 - 10 will be filled with events culminating with the 3-day competition from Thursday, April 8 with halau (groups) participating from around the world.
While the Merrie Monarch Festival is by far the most recognized hula competition in the world, there are other numerous hula events, concerts and workshops that take place throughout Hawaii on all islands year-round. Why not attend one of these events the next time you visit Hawaii?
For more information on the Merrie Monarch Festival, please visit: www.merriemonarchfestival.org and for a listing of other hula events throughout the year, please visit:http://calendar.gohawaii.com
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NCL Suites and Villas - save up to $300
If you've ever thought about booking a suite on NCL now is the time! NCL is offering a great promotion with up to $300 savings when you book a suite or villa! Check out the flyer below for more details!
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Facebook | Norwegian Cruise Line: @NCLFreestyle's Epic Sea Trial Photos
Norwegian Epic is currently out at sea in the north eastern Atlantic and the trials are going well.
Check back on Monday for more sea trial photos and additional Norwegian Epic construction photos.
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Check back on Monday for more sea trial photos and additional Norwegian Epic construction photos.
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Norwegian Cruise Line: Get a Taste of Norwegian Epic This Valentine's Day with the Spiegel Tent's Featured Dessert
Yummmm!!! I think I will give this recipe a try this weekend. I'll report back how it turns out. :D
Makes 10 servings
Ingredients:
Cooking Spray
1 lb 8 oz Sugar
10 oz Milk
2.5 oz Cocoa Powder
2 oz Butter
2 oz Chocolate Unsweetened
8 oz All-Purpose Flour
1.5 oz Vanilla Extract
½ tsp Salt
5 Egg Whites
15 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
10 Fresh Raspberries
10 Fresh Mint Sprigs
Powder Sugar (for decoration)
Directions:
Lightly coat 4 oz ramekins with cooking spray, and sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon sugar into each of the ramekins, shaking and turning to coat.
Set prepared ramekins aside.
Combine sugar, milk, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan, stirring well with a whisk. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 30 seconds or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; add the butter and unsweetened chocolate. Stir until the chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
Cool chocolate mixture for 10 minutes.
Add flour, vanilla, salt, and egg white to chocolate mixture, stirring with a whisk just until blended.
Fill each ramekin to ¾ with chocolate mixture
Top each ramekin with 2 teaspoon of chocolate chips.
Divide the remaining chocolate mixture evenly among ramekins, spreading to cover the chocolate chips.
Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until barely set.
Cool for 10 minutes.
Paint brush the plate and add some drops of raspberry coulis.(per picture - coulis recipe below)
Invert chocolate decadence cake onto dessert plates, place a fresh raspberry and mint sprig and sprinkle some powder sugar
Ingredients:
10 oz Raspberry
6 oz Blueberry
8 oz Granulated sugar
Juice of two fresh lemons
Directions:
Put all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes
Place in blender strain trough fine sieve
Cool rapidly
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There will be a choice of 17 dining options on the new Norwegian Epic! Wow, talk about selection! Take a look at this tasty recipe below compliments of NCL!
Chocolate Decadence with Mixed Berry Coulis
Makes 10 servings
Ingredients:
Cooking Spray
1 lb 8 oz Sugar
10 oz Milk
2.5 oz Cocoa Powder
2 oz Butter
2 oz Chocolate Unsweetened
8 oz All-Purpose Flour
1.5 oz Vanilla Extract
½ tsp Salt
5 Egg Whites
15 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
10 Fresh Raspberries
10 Fresh Mint Sprigs
Powder Sugar (for decoration)
Directions:
Lightly coat 4 oz ramekins with cooking spray, and sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon sugar into each of the ramekins, shaking and turning to coat.
Set prepared ramekins aside.
Combine sugar, milk, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan, stirring well with a whisk. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 30 seconds or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; add the butter and unsweetened chocolate. Stir until the chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
Cool chocolate mixture for 10 minutes.
Add flour, vanilla, salt, and egg white to chocolate mixture, stirring with a whisk just until blended.
Fill each ramekin to ¾ with chocolate mixture
Top each ramekin with 2 teaspoon of chocolate chips.
Divide the remaining chocolate mixture evenly among ramekins, spreading to cover the chocolate chips.
Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until barely set.
Cool for 10 minutes.
Paint brush the plate and add some drops of raspberry coulis.(per picture - coulis recipe below)
Invert chocolate decadence cake onto dessert plates, place a fresh raspberry and mint sprig and sprinkle some powder sugar
Berry Coulis
Ingredients:
10 oz Raspberry
6 oz Blueberry
8 oz Granulated sugar
Juice of two fresh lemons
Directions:
Put all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes
Place in blender strain trough fine sieve
Cool rapidly
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Is car sharing or an hourly rental the solution for your next trip? - USATODAY.com
Is car sharing or an hourly rental the solution for your next trip? - USATODAY.com
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