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October 2011

Halloween Traditions

Halloween at the Beginning This was sent to me by email – so credit is due somewhere else…could be a bunch of blarney, but here ya go; and Happy Halloween! The Celts celebrated Halloween as Samhain, ‘All Hallowtide’ – the ‘Feast of the Dead’, when the dead revisited the mortal world. The celebration marked the...
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Family Vacations

Bond With the Family in Europe! Family travel is a hot buzzword currently in the travel marketing side of the business. Media outlets are writing about it and at all the travel shows you see “Family Friendly, Family Travel”, etc. Yea, family travel – as if this was something new! I remember taking trips with...
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Oktoberfest

Over a Century Old Tradition…Oktoberfest Whether you are in France, Canada, the USA, Australia or Germany, there is always a festival to attend celebrating the long running tradition, Oktoberfest. We are all familiar with the name, but not many know how it first came to existence. This 2 weeklong festival began in 1810. On October...
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Italian Etiquette: 11 Tips for Traveling in Italy

Do’s and Don’ts in Italy Every country has its own history, culture and proper etiquette. Traveling to a neighboring country or one halfway around the world requires a little knowledge and insight into that country’s way of life. Italy is no different! Making a good impression and building strong relationships are very important to Italians,...
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