Archive for February 2009

Top Tips to Make Traveling with Kids EASY and FUN!

Dorothy Carlow
February 28th, 2009

Filed Under: Travel Tips

For many parents, the idea of traveling with young children is hair raising, but with the right planning and a little luck you might even find yourself having fun!  Guest blogger and family travel writer, Debbie Dubrow shares her top tips on how to make traveling with kids fun and easy.  Enjoy!
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Top 10 House Swapping Tips!

Dorothy Carlow
February 27th, 2009

Filed Under: Travel Tips

Don’t expect a house swap to be a done deal just because you list your home for swap on Viscape.  You have to get out there connect with kindred swapping spirits – make friends – build your network and then the offers will come rolling in! Below are some house swapping tips to live by.  [...]

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Viscape Top Picks – 8 Amazing House Swaps Around the World

Dorothy Carlow
February 26th, 2009

Filed Under: Travel Tips

Ever wondered how you could just get-up and go see the world?  Ever wanted to skip through exotic destinations like a skipping stone across a calm lake – jumping from one location to the next, not worrying about hotel expenses?   Well, now, with the newest and fastest growing trend in travel – vacation swaps – you can see the [...]

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Caroline and Dan Kick off 10-day Viscape Video Blog Tour of Dominican Republic

Dorothy Carlow
February 24th, 2009

Filed Under: Travel Tips

Caroline and Dan arrived Saturday in the Dominican Republic for a little R&R – of course R&R to Caroline means tearing through the island like a hurricane (I guess I should mention that Caroline’s gale force winds are used for the greater good – things like networking, socializing, adventuring and educating). For Caroline and Dan, [...]

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Travel the world for free via house swapping – a TRUE Story: Part 1

Dorothy Carlow
February 21st, 2009

Filed Under: Travel Tips

Recently, I had the privilege to speak with Kevin Daum, international author and highly sought after motivational speaker.  Kevin shared many interesting travel stories, but the most interesting, that created buzz all around the Viscape office, was his story of house swapping.  Let me say, even with the risk of sounding cheesy, it was a [...]

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Got Bossa Nova? Shake your Groove in Ipanema Beach with Grammy Award Winning Artist Oscar Castro-Neves!

Dorothy Carlow
February 18th, 2009

Filed Under: Travel Tips

This week, Rob Hoffman, Viscape’s travel destination concierge and travel expert, talks with “Bossa Nova King” and Grammy award winning guitarist Oscar Castro-Neves.  Rio de Janeiro spent the last year celebrating  the Brazilian music style that has brought it fame – Bossa Nova!  Grab your  drums and classical guitar and join the celebration. HINT: The party is in full swing on [...]

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Raving Reviews – Rio De Janeiro

Dorothy Carlow
February 18th, 2009

Filed Under: Travel Tips

A lot of folks have been inquiring about Viscape’s Be a “Travel Writer Contest.” Questions, questions, questions! Like: When is the contest over? What does it take to win? Where do I enter? What should I write about? Answers, answers, answers! The contest is over when Viscape reaches 1,000 reviews. Currently, Viscape has over 400 [...]

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Shake your Groove Thing: It’s Carnival Time!

Dorothy Carlow
February 14th, 2009

Filed Under: Travel Tips

Carnival, Carnaval, Mardi Gras. No matter how you say it, spell it, or where you celebrate, it means one thing: Party, Party, Party! Glittering, elaborate, and raucous, this four day to month long event is anything but dull. While Rio is arguably the top choice for Carnival, Viscape will show you some of the [...]

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Winter Sport Hot Spots! It’s Not too Late to Plan a Ski Vacation.

Dorothy Carlow
February 12th, 2009

Filed Under: Travel Tips

This week, Rob Hoffman, Viscape’s travel destination concierge and travel expert, examines one of  Viscape’s favorite destinations – Park City, Utah.   So, grab your skis, snowboard and goggles because ski season is in full swing and Park City vacation deals are abundant this year!  Don’t worry, it’s not too late to book a last-minute ski deal .  The snow [...]

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Show me your BEADS! Are you going to Mardi Gras?

Dorothy Carlow
February 12th, 2009

Filed Under: Travel Tips

Are you going to the Mardi Gras?  Got Jazz Fest fever?  Viscape does too.  The Mardi Gras season in New Orleans, LA, is getting ready to gear up for the party of all parties.  Beads and trinkets are being sold and the decorations are being hoisted.  And, then in spring, the lesser-known, but a local [...]

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