August 25, 2014

British “Holiday Taxes” Up 27% Since 2008

An average  British family of four contributes £200 to Government’s taxes every time they go on a trip overseas. This amount is up 27% from 2008. according to the Taxpayers Alliance. The tax amount is greatly affected by the increases…

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Watch Those Fees at Hotels!

A study released today by  Bjorn Hanson who is a professor at New York University’s hospitality school,says hotels will take in a record $2.25 billion in revenue from  add-on fees. That’s  6 percent more than 2013 and nearly double that…

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Marseille’s Vieux Port and Forts: An Urban Hike

Marseille’s central attraction, the Vieux Port really lives up to its name, the Old Port, but first glances wouldn’t tell you that. It’s a sizable natural harbor, sheltered from the sea, that’s been an important center of trade since it was founded.

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Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#59)

Since Roderick Simpson was able to solve the last puzzle (#58-top of Eiffel Tower) with only a fragment of the building, here’s a chance for the rest of you to do likewise.   This is part of an important building that provides an important…

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British “Holiday Taxes” Up 27% Since 2008

An average  British family of four contributes £200 to Government’s taxes every time they go on a trip overseas. This amount is up 27% from 2008. according to the Taxpayers Alliance. The tax amount is greatly affected by the increases…

Read More

Watch Those Fees at Hotels!

A study released today by  Bjorn Hanson who is a professor at New York University’s hospitality school,says hotels will take in a record $2.25 billion in revenue from  add-on fees. That’s  6 percent more than 2013 and nearly double that…

Read More

Marseille’s Vieux Port and Forts: An Urban Hike

Marseille’s central attraction, the Vieux Port really lives up to its name, the Old Port, but first glances wouldn’t tell you that. It’s a sizable natural harbor, sheltered from the sea, that’s been an important center of trade since it was founded.

Read More

Where in the World is TravelGumbo (#59)

Since Roderick Simpson was able to solve the last puzzle (#58-top of Eiffel Tower) with only a fragment of the building, here’s a chance for the rest of you to do likewise.   This is part of an important building that provides an important…

Read More