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What You Need to Know About Gay Berlin

Berlin is one of the world s most gay-friendly cities for LGBT tourists here s what you need to know to get the most out of a gay Berlin holiday

How a Brick Lane Café Came To Be The Symbol of London s Gentrification

After visiting Cereal Killer Cafe, a story about how this hipster Brick Lane café came to be the symbol of London s gentrification why it doesn t matter

The Coolest Things To Do in Manchester

The World s First Sex Shop Made Entirely Out of Felt?

5 Foods To Eat in East London

Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Switzerland is Beautiful

PHOTOS: Gay Pride in Copenhagen

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Europe Holiday Packages

Hitch your wagon to a Europe and treat yourself to a visual feast, as you plan your Europe Holiday Package to experience a rich cross-culture of its enigmatic countries. The land of the magnificent breathtaking Alps, snow-studded Pyrennes and Carpathians, dense forests of pine, gently undulating and rough slopes to thrill skiers, high hills thickly studded with oak trees, mixed rainforests and the taiga region of the Scandinavian countries, fast-flowing rivers, gleaming streams, glittering beaches, the enticing warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the glitz, the glamour, the ritzy cities and quaint villages. The Renaissance was a period of cultural change originating in Florence and later spreading to the rest of Europe, leading further on to `Enlightenment or the `Age of Reason . The rise of a new humanism was accompanied by the recovery of forgotten classical Greek and Arabic knowledge from monastic libraries.

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Nicaragua Travel - Before You Go

By Kirsten Hubbard. Central America Travel Expert

Nicaragua travel guide : When it comes to tourism, Nicaragua is still in an early stage of discovery — even by the most well-trod travelers. Many still remember the country’s turbulent revolution and civil war in the late 1970s and 80s.

And even a perfunctory jaunt across the country will reward travelers with sweeping rainforests busy with wildlife, top surfing beaches. active volcanoes, and misty, jaw-dropping vistas over one of the strangest and most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Nicaragua .

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Nicaragua Travel: Where Should I Go?

While Nicaragua’s capital city of Managua is close to many of the country’s attractions, the nearby colonial city of Granada is a more favorable destination.

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Europe offers its visitors a wealth of sights, sounds, peoples and festivities. Its extraordinary heritage extends from its fame as the birthplace of democracy in Athens to the haunting buildings in Auschwitz, and everything in between. Visit the Forum in Rome, experience the enchantment of Paris, travel by gondola along the graceful canals of Venice, and see the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the World in Turkey. There is no end of things to do and see in Europe!

Beyond its extraordinary heritage, Europe also stands as the leader in art, music, fashion, architecture and design. And, as for incredible scenery, there are the majestic fjords of Norway, the breathtaking Alps of France, Italy and Switzerland, the amazing scenery of the Scottish Highlands, the beautiful beaches of France, Spain and Portugal, ... Read more »

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Welcome to European Adventure Travel

We hope you enjoy discovering our exciting range of bespoke travel services.

At European Adventure Travel we provide escorted sightseeing and  golf tours for all group sizes to Ireland. England. Wales. Scotland and France.

At European Adventure Travel, we offer you an adventurous, sophisticated and personalized experience of roads less travelled. Relax and enjoy the flexibility, TLC, extensive knowledge and experience from a custom guided tour of the highest quality.

Our coaches and touring vehicles are of the highest standard and guarantee an enjoyable, smooth and safe journey. We source the best possible hotels, castles, B Bs and farmhouses for your stay. We also find best quality eateries and entertainment to enhance your travel experience.

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Europe Tours

An adventure to Europe is often at the top of many travellers’ bucket lists. Famed for its natural and architectural beauty, ancient ruins, diverse culture and sumptuous cuisine, Europe remains a pleasure to explore. A tour can be the best way to navigate through the foreign countries and cities, allowing you to travel with ease as you are led by your expert guide.

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Our Exclusive Holiday Collection has been created to offer the ultimate holiday experience, from start to finish. Every single one of our packages has been handpicked, with inclusive tours, cruises and quality accommodation every step of the way. Our comprehensive collection provides the opportunity for once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Taking care of all the finer details, your only choice is to enjoy every moment of your dream holiday.

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If you opt to fly over the pond, London is the traditional starting-off point, so do make the most of it! We recommend Shakespeare s Globe Theatre, the Tate Museum or Westminster Abbey, followed by a hearty pub lunch in the Theatre District or scrumptious afternoon tea at The Ritz.

Another must see city is Paris, less than three hours from London via high-speed Eurostar trains. The inexhaustible City of Light awaits you at the other end of the Chunnel, with its unforgettable Louvre, L arc de Triomphe and unparalleled shopping and nightlife.

Of course, gastronomic delights will beckon from countless romantic sidewalk cafes and incomparable restaurants, so indulge in an extraordinary meal at a world-class dinner house, such as one of Chef Guy Savoy s exquisite eateries. And don t forget to jog by the Eiffel Tower at the Champs de Mar gardens the next morning-you may need it!

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Europe on a Shoestring: Travel on a Budget

Budapest, Hungary at night. Photo by Greg Koszorus

Sitting in the backseat of a blue hatchback Saab, I look out onto the peaceful Danube River, which runs through the center of Budapest, Hungary. The bright lights of the Hungarian parliament light up the night sky, reflecting off the river. The historic bridges along the river are illuminated with lights, and I am amazed at the beauty of this city.

It is my first night in Europe, and I can already tell what an incredible trip this is going to be. We plan to visit Hungary, Austria, Italy, France and Germany. I can’t wait to experience the different cultures and witness the history of each place. Looking at my boyfriend, who is seated next to our Hungarian friend in the driver’s seat, I wonder how I got so lucky. How did I get all the way here from little Greeley, Colorado?

Well, by saving and planning, that’s how!

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How to Find Cheap Pet Insurance

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Finding cheap pet insurance does not have to be a daunting task. There are a plethora of accredited insurance plans for you and your furry friend.

Pet insurance is a great thing to have for yet pet, as veterinary costs begin to sore, you need to be able to get your pet checked out for any illnesses as you would for yourself.

Finding cheap pet insurance follows the same guidelines that you have to go through when obtaining insurance for yourself.

There are a plethora of different avenues you can pursue in finding the right insurance plan for your furry little friend.

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Know the facts- It is pertinent that you know what the plan you are searching for has to have. If you have an animal that consistently is ill, you want to ensure that you find a health plan that covers illnesses.

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How to Settle an Auto Liability Claim

Learn What to Watch Out For!

Learning how to settle auto liability claims and demands is not very difficult. However, you need to be aware of several steps that could jeopardize a good settlement.

Liability claims are nothing more than a negotiation between two parties. You need to be able to expose your strong points and downplay your weak ones. The other party (usually an insurance company) will do just the opposite.

The first step in how to settle an auto liability claim and demand is to understand the strong points of your case, and be able to anticipate those that make your case weak.

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Missoula MT Real Estate

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Zillow helps you find the newest Missoula real estate listings. By analyzing information on thousands of single family homes for sale in Missoula, Montana and across the United States, we calculate home values (Zestimates) and the Zillow Home Value Price Index for Missoula proper, its neighborhoods, and surrounding areas. There are currently 460 for sale listings in Missoula County MT zip codes. including condos. bank owned homes. short sales. townhomes. duplexes. land and luxury listings. If you're looking to rent in Missoula MT. check out our extensive list of luxury apartments and townhomes. We make it easy to find your dream home by filtering home types, price, and size. Filtering with keyword search is also possible, like "waterfront" or "center of town " homes in Missoula.

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How to Get the Best Price on Car & House Insurance

Auto and home insurance rates vary for each locality. Regional weather conditions effect house insurance, and factors like population and frequency of accidents figure into local auto insurance rates. The best rates are found by checking with several companies that cover both homes and cars for cheap insurance quotes. The company with the cheapest car insurance may have high homeowner's rates. Taking the time to shop and compare car insurance and homeowner's coverage is the key to finding good prices.

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Check with several companies that underwrite both home and auto insurance (see the Resources section for links). Ask for quotes by phone or through online tools to compare car insurance and homeowner's insurance rates.

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Why independent travel? There are many reasons to take the route of independent travel over a group tour. Number one, you get to choose the time, place and pace of your vacation. It s your trip after all. Spend it how you ve always dreamed. Since you re not traveling with 50 other vacationers on a set departure day with a set time, you tell us when you want to leave and when you want to return and we ll make it happen.

Most mass tours make stops at the general-interest, tourist-heavy sites and likely not the places you ve always envisioned going. We know from experience that many of the best places to visit aren t where all of the tourists gather. Let us point you in the direction of the country s hidden gems that are on the top of your must-see list.

Europe

Europe stretches from Africa and the Atlantic in the west, to the Arctic and Pacific in the east. From the popular, metropolitan cities of London, Paris, Amsterdam and Istanbul to the un-mapped hinterlands of Russia or the step back in time to Moldova, Europe really does dazzle with diversity.

Highly developed infrastructure in most of western and central Europe provides mainly hassle-free travel, with many open borders and several countries using the shared currency of the Euro adding to the ease of getting around. That said, in most places, an hour s train ride will have you scoffing different cuisine while reaching for another language to communicate with your waiter.

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Europe Travel: Best Money-Saving Tips

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T+L gives you the lowdown on how to plan an affordable trip to Europe that stays within your budget.

American travelers may have felt betrayed by their national currency over the past five years, but the dollar is finally gaining some ground. Its value against the euro increased 9.2 percent between January 2010 and January 2012.

Pair a stronger dollar with unsteady European economies, as well as growing tourist markets and emerging destinations, and the happy conclusion is this: Europe travel can be affordable again, and not always where you expect it. Follow Travel + Leisure to the European destinations where you’ll find the most bang for your buck this year.

In Berlin, a slew of new hotels—the city currently has 30,000 more hotel beds than New York City—is creating competition and driving down prices (the average room rate is about $111 per night). And here’s a money-savi ... Read more »

Escorted Tours: Budget to Luxury Travel Packages

Escorted tour packages and vacations are a great way to experience traveling to different countries. There are now more touring styles than ever to match everyone's needs and budget. Escorted tours are a hassle-free way to experience new destinations.

Planning a trip can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Deciding which countries to visit, where to stay, what to see and how to get from place to place adds up to a lot of research, planning and potential headaches.

We can help. We have listed a handful of only the most reputable tour companies that offer escorted vacations. PLUS our agents have been in the business for over 25 years, and have all traveled or lived in Europe, so they can provide you with additional insider tips. From selecting i ... Read more »

Minneapolis Real Estate Website

Welcome to the Kris Lindahl Team s website devoted to Minneapolis real estate. It s your one-stop shop for looking for homes or learning about how to buy or sell a Minneapolis home.

You ll also find information on the many neighborhoods that make up the city of Minneapolis, the schools and even about the folks who call Minneapolis home.

Visit our blog to find out about things to do for fun in this Twin City, listings we think are worth featuring and local real estate market statistics.

Nobody knows more about real estate in Minneapolis than Kris Lindahl. listing leader for three years in a row selling a house every 2.5 days for the last three years. Chosen among "America's Best Real Estate Agents" by RealTrends and Trulia, Lindahl's team takes great pride in bein ... Read more »

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Personal finance columnist

We’d all like to land lower-interest mortgages, higher-paying jobs and nicer apartments. And we know that getting and maintaining a good credit score is essential to attaining those goals.

But what if you have no credit, or worse yet, bad credit?

Why tweeting can help your credit score

Startups are rethinking how to calculate creditworthiness by analyzing data from social networks and other factors to reach people who have a hard time getting loans. Evelyn Rusli and Lenddo s Jeff Stewart join digits. Photo: Getty Images.

“Obviously, neither of these situations is ideal,” says Bill Hardekopf, chief executive of Lowcards.com, a credit-card comparison site. “In both cases, it’s going to take you some time to build up your credit score.”

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Minnesota Wisconsin Lake Homes Real Estate

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At Lakehomes.com ,our name pretty much says it all - but not quite! For nearly 20 years, ouragents have been "True Waterfront Specialists," but also have extensive knowledge in all areas of real estate, including acreage, resorts and recreational properties throughout most of Minnesota and WesternWisconsin.

Search through some of our Featured Lakehomes.com listings below, or view our Minnesota Map to find thousands of lake properties - and all other listed properties- in most of Minnesota Western Wisconsin markets, including Minneapolis St. Paul Metro Area, Grand Rapids, Annandale, Rainy Lake, Ely, DetroitLakes, Longville, Duluth, Siren, Mille Lacs Lake, Brainerd Lakes, St. Cloud,Lake Vermilion, Bemidji, Park Rapids, McGr ... Read more »

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Domestic Agencies

Welcome domestic staffing agencies! EstateJobs.com is the #1 source to reach qualified candidates for your top domestic and estate positions. Estatejobs is a niche job board attracting  job seekers in private service, targeting the positions you will be listing, including Estate Managers, Butlers, House Managers, Majordomos, Domestic Couples, Drivers, Executive housekeepers, High-end Nannies, and more. The administrative side of your EstateJobs account is clear and simple, yet feature packed, in order to track all of your jobs, candidates, and replies.

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Europe

There are so many fascinating things to do and experience in Europe. Here s just a few: Phenomenal historical attractions, architectural wonders, interesting cultures, excellent yachting, water sports, skiing resorts, mountain climbing, bicycling tours, winery tours, incredibly diverse scenic delights, extraordinary cuisines, beautiful rivers to cruise on, fun beaches, towering mountains and thousands of luxury hotels. What more can you ask for?

Europe is a complicated destination to book yourself. Whether you know were you are going, or need inspiration, our Virtuoso, travel and cruise experts will create a delightful Europe vacation exactly the way you dreamed of. You tell us what your dream is like and we ll embellish it, tailor it, and orchestrate it for you. We ll arrange every aspect, your flights, hotels, room category, from sea views to suites, rental cars, private transfers and customized European sightseeing tours. Then we fi ... Read more »

Nicaragua Travel Coverage

In Paradisiacal Nicaragua, Contemplating a Canal

The largest freshwater lake in Central America and Ometepe, its main island, could be altered forever by plans for a canal to accommodate larger ships.

Revisiting Nicaragua, This Time as a Tourist

More than 25 years after arriving in Managua during the Sandinista-contra conflict, the author returns, finding contrasts between her memories and today’s Nicaragua.

Latin America Lodging, From Panama to Peru

Go hotel hopping on this five-country tour of notable new properties in the region.

Off Nicaragua, a Quieter Caribbean

The tiny Corn Islands lack designer boutiques, sprawling resorts and, sometimes, even a name for a town. But that may be precisely the reason to visit.

36 Hours in Managua, Nicaragua

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Duniya Dekho - Europe tours from India

Europe holiday packages offer a unique combination of art, history, culture and entertainment.

Experience diverse food, culture, languages, fabulous architecture, history and natural beauty with Cox & Kings Europe tours from India.

Europe is the perfect holiday option for a family vacation, a romantic getaway or even a jaunt with friends.

Europe Holidays include tours to Britain, Ireland, Spain, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Austria and other popular destinations.

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Play your way at GameHouse

Free Online Games, Download Games, PC Games, Mac Games, and Mobile Games – It’s good to game!

It’s good to game! That’s our motto at GameHouse, and we’re sure you ll agree. On GameHouse, you can find the hottest game releases, including all of your favorite download games and online games for both Windows and Mac, from the top game publishers of the world. So explore the site. You ll find free games in all of your favorite genres including Hidden Object, Puzzle, Time Management, Match 3 games and more.

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Play Your Way at GameHouse.

We want you to be able to play your games anywhere, anytime. That’s why we’re offering more and more games for mobile phones and tablets on GameHouse. Do you like to play games on your Android phone, iPhone, iPad or other tablets? GameHouse is the place to be! Enjoy our wide variety of games and get ready for hours of fun on your personal device! You can f ... Read more »

#How to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate

Follow these five easy steps to reduce your APR.

A high-interest rate can do to your credit card debt what too much birthday cake can do to your young child.

It revs it up, before eventually spiraling out of control and leaving you feeling helpless and hopeless as you watch the aftermath.

Unlike the inevitable sugar crash from birthday cake overload, however, the end of the credit card debt spiral is anything but certain. High-interest rates don’t just fade away, after all.

The good news is that those interest rates don’t have to be high forever. It may take a bit of work, but with perseverance and preparation, there’s a good chance you can drive those sky-high rates lower. And when it comes to getting a handle on your credit card debt. that’s one of the most important things you can do.

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Missoula. Montana Real Estate Lawyers

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Real estate refers to land, as well as anything permanently attached to the land, such as buildings and other structures, and covers more than just the drafting of contracts for the purchase and sale of property. Both federal and state laws regulate real estate transactions. The Federal Fair Housing Act, for example, prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions on account of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Many states have enacted similar legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of certain characteristics.

Attorneys in this field may handle leasing issues, landlord-tenant disputes, eviction proceedings and homeowner association (HOA) problems. Other matters within this practice area include title disputes, mortgages, covenants, easements, and equitable servitudes. Many real estate issues can affe ... Read more »

Mississauga Homes For Sale

At Search Realty, MLS Mississauga houses for sale are our specialty and we would love to help our clients with our experience and knowledge of the city. Living in today s economy, we know the importance of putting your money in a safe place so you can know exactly what the future holds. You need to know that you are making the best investment decisions and with the uncertainty of market trends choosing real estate is a great decision.

We focus on the home buyer, did our best to remove the advertisements, banners and fluff that distract home buyers from doing what they came to a Mississauga real estate website for: to shop for a future home. Aside from our unique property search technology, we have more than enough real estate and mortgage information and reports to educate homebuyers across Ontario. Mississauga homes for sale is the fastest growing real estate sector in all of Ontario. Some infamou ... Read more »

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Thinking of selling your home? Receive an online home evaluation to give you an idea of what your home is currently worth on the Victoria real estate market. You can also subscribe to Lorraine's newsletter to receive monthly market stats.

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River Cruise Deals to Europe

Be enchanted by the beautiful scenery of France, Germany, Hungary and more as you sail along Europe's most famed rivers. From the old world castles that sit atop hills to the fragrant vineyards that span acres, there really is nothing like a trip through the heart of Europe. Our partner river cruise lines offer a myriad of different itineraries giving you the chance to get either an overview of Europe or focus in on a specific region.

For instance, you can sail on the Danube visiting capitals like Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava, Slovakia to experience a few countries within a week's time, or you could take that time to discover the south of France on a cruise to Lyon, Avignon and Arles on the Rhone. No matter which version you choose, there is always somewhere and something new to see on a European river cruise.

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Europe is an extraordinary blend of languages, stories, peoples and parties. There are time-tested favourite cities with their blend of living large and historic tales: London, Paris, Rome. If you're a first-time traveller, try getting into the European swing in France, Germany, Britain and Spain. Been ... Read more »

Holiday companies cancel Egypt tours until October as violence continues, but Sharm el Sheikh remains open for business

Published: 11:03 GMT, 9 July 2013 | Updated: 14:31 GMT, 9 July 2013

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Adventure holiday companies are implementing the mass cancellation of trips to Egypt over the next couple of months as violence continues to grip the country following the ousting of President Mohammed Morsi.

Adventure holiday companies Explore! and Exodus have cancelled scores of planned trips in response to updates from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) which advises against all but essential travel to Egypt, except for resorts in the Red Sea region.

Explore! has cancelled all holidays to the country until October 5, while Exodus has cancelled tours until the end of September. Both companies are also monitoring the situation.

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Nicaragua is a country in Central America. It has coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea, in the east, and the North Pacific Ocean, in the west, and has Costa Rica to the southeast and Honduras to the northwest.

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America with an area of 130,373km² and contains the largest freshwater body in Central America, Lago de Nicaragua (Lake Nicaragua) or Cocibolca. The capital city of Nicaragua is Managua. Roughly one quarter of the nation's population lives in the Nicaraguan capital, making it the second largest city and metropolitan area in Central America.

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Hot in the lowlands, cooler in highlands, with occasional rainbow features. The weather during the dry months (November-April) can be very hot in the Pacific lowlands. Torrential downpours in the rainy season (May-October) can leave you soaked and chilly, even in the Pacific lowl ... Read more »

Escorted Package Tours

Escorted tours are structured group tours, with a group leader. The price usually includes everything from airfare to hotels, meals, tours, admission costs, and local transportation. They take you to the maximum number of sights in the minimum amount of time with the least amount of hassle. On the downside, you'll have little opportunity for serendipitous interactions with locals. Tours can be jampacked with activities, leaving little room for individual sightseeing, whim, or adventure -- plus they often focus on heavily touristed sites, missing out on lesser-known gems.

That said, lots of tour companies offer group trips to Japan, including General Tours (tel. 800/221-2216; www.generaltours.com), which offers tours to major tourist destinations in Japan. JTB USA (tel. 800/235-3523; www.jtbusa.com) offers tours that may highlight anything from Japanese cuisine to art. Esprit Travel & Tours< ... Read more »

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MLS Listings North York

MLS North York is a great page for you to browse all of the available homes for sale in North York. North York is located in the more North part of Toronto, below Markham and Vaughan and just above HWY 401. North York also has many different neighbourhoods within itself with different styles of homes. For condo living lovers, there are many existing and new condo developments in the Yonge and Sheppard area of North York homes for sale. A great alternative to the busy and more south downtown core of Toronto, North York offers many great ... Read more »

#How to Know If Your Credit Card Still Active

By LaToya Irby. Credit/Debt Management Expert

Welcome to About.com s Credit/Debt Management site, led by your guide, LaToya Irby. LaToya has been the credit and debt management guide since 2007. Read more

Credit cards can become inactive for several reasons. If you haven’t used your credit card in several months, or years even, the credit card issuer may deactivate your credit card. Or, if you’ve fallen behind on your payments, your purchasing privileges may be suspended. Your credit card may have expired and you haven t received a new one.

Call Customer Service

Call the number on the back of your credit card to contact customer service and the customer service representative will be able to give you the status of your account.

Try to Use It

If, for some reason, you don’t want to call customer service, you can test your credit card’s status by using it to make a purc ... Read more »

Jumbo Mortgage Rates and Jumbo Loans

Updated and reviewed: Jul 7, 2013

Jumbo mortgages are used to purchase high-priced homes that require larger than normal loans. While they're convenient, they also charge slightly higher interest rates. Since the dollar amount that defines a jumbo mortgage is redefined each year, it's subject to change.

Bigger isn't always better, especially when it comes to home mortgages. The term "jumbo" mortgage applies to loans for exceptionally high dollar amounts. Each year, Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC), the government-affiliated agencies that market mortgages within the U.S. define the point at which a traditional mortgage ends, and a jumbo begins. These types of loans are increasingly popular-and necessary-for buyers trying to borrow large amounts to purchase their homes.

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#Steps to Improve Your Overall Credit

If you have a history of poor credit or think that you might, it’s important that you find out and take the steps to improve it. It will take time, but with discipline, you may expect to see improvement in as little as six months. You see, creditors are interested in a track record. You’ll have to prove that you consistently pay your creditors on time and that you can effectively pay down your debt. Here’s the simple plan to improve your credit:

Know what’s on your credit report and resolve any discrepancies.

Even if you believe you have a good credit score, it is still wise to check with credit reporting agencies to make sure they contain a similar view of your credit history. It’s also wise to make sure there are no errors on your report, such as name misspellings or incorrect addresses.

Plan to pay your bills on time and follow through.

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Nine Tips To Travel Cheap (But Not Stupid)

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Furloughs, lost jobs and an overall lousy economy have travel enthusiasts second-guessing whether to take a vacation this year. Indeed, travel gurus say the industry is having a tough time.

But a short sojourn might still be possible: A sluggish economy could mean better deals for penny-pinching travelers. Experts give some tips for travelers on a budget.

1. Do The Research

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Since 1960 we have helped many people plan escorted international travel. We are dedicated to recommending the 'most enjoyable' with the 'best value' - and accordingly have chosen tour operators who share this important concept for travel. A great tour that we recommend is a.

15-day fully escorted Heart of EuropeВ® Circle tour by Image Tours.

which visits Holland, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland France. If you would like to see a map of the tour, please click here. The land only price is $2,740 based on a per person double occupancy reservation, and includes all breakfasts, several dinners, fully escorted while in Europe, air conditioned motor coach, sightseeing, and tips for pre-arranged services. The air add-ons bring the total package price range from $3,590 to $5,090 depending on departure city and season, and includes domestic air from a choice of over 100 departures cities, ... Read more »

Employees Pick the Top 10 Travel Companies

Orbitz, Southwest, and HomeAway earn top scores from employees for perks, CEO performance, and business outlook.

Jun 23, 2014 at 11:55AM

Hotels, booking and review sites, and a lone airline made the list of top travel-sector employers in the 2014 Glassdoor  Travel Industry Report Card. The career site compiled its list based on verified employee reviews submitted over the past 12 months, along with employee ratings of their companies' CEOs and their opinions on whether business will improve, decline, or hold steady for the next six months.

Top travel-workplace cultures

Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE:OWW ) tops this year's list. The travel-planning and booking site earned high ratings from its employees for CEO performance and a supportive, perk-heavy work environment -- including, unsurprisingly, "a very liberal vacation policy."

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Central Eastern Europe Custom Tours

We specialize in Central and Eastern Europe tours. Whether you want to stay within one country or combine countries and regions as diverse as Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary or the Baltic states or anywhere in between, our expertise in this region enables us to create seamless customized itineraries for multi-destination Eastern Europe trips that mean our guests can enjoy their vacations knowing that all the details have been taken care of.

Specializing in this area allows us to provide a level of expertise that greatly benefits our guests in all aspects of their vacations. We have first hand knowledge of the accommodation and day trips we offer in each of our selected destinations as well as the various ways of getting between them. This means we can provide the best service to our guests and ensures a stress-free Europe vacation package for you.

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Europe

Come join us for the best European adventure travel vacations and euro adventure travel trips with Trusted Adventures. We offer you authentic and fun 4 day to 2 week Europe vacations and European adventure travel tours in France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Germany, England, Switzerland, Turkey and many other European and Mediterranean adventure travel destinations.

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Trusted Adventure Knowledge: (things you probably would not know if not for Trusted Adventures)

1-All swans in England are the property of the queen or king.

2-The 13th century tower of St. Peter s Church in Zurich, Switzerland has the largest clock face in Europe. The record-breaking clock face 28 1/2 feet in diameter and the minute hand alone is almost 12 feet long.

3-The Dark Ages in Europe lasted from 476 to 1,000 AD. That is just about twice as long as the United States has been ... Read more »

Monaco

Monaco Real Estate

According to Bloomberg, the Principality of Monaco was the world’s most expensive luxury residential market for the third straight year in 2010 based on demand from wealthy buyers in the Mediterranean principality, which levies no personal income tax.

The average cost of a house or apartment in Monaco was $65,600 a square meter in 2010, according to a global index of luxury home prices compiled by Knight Frank LLP, a London-based property broker.

According to the report London was the second most-expensive market at $56,300 a square meter, while Paris was fifth at $40,500. The other three most-expensive locations were also in France.

Monaco Real Estate

Monaco’s biggest deal in 2010 was the purchase of La Belle Epoque. a 17,500-square-foot (1,600-square-meter) penthouse apartment, allegedly for 240 million euros ($340 million) from Christian and Nick Candy in September 2010.

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Mobile, AL Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Mobile, Alabama is located in Mobile County. Mobile is an urban community with a population of 196,386. The median household income is $39,632. In Mobile, 38% of residents are married, and families with children reside in 27% of the households. Half the population of Mobile commutes 18 minutes or less to work, with 33% of residents holding white collar jobs and 67% residents holding blue collar jobs. The median age of homes in Mobile, AL is 33 years, with 51% of those homes owned, 38% rented, and 11% not occupied. In the previous year, 3069 Mobile properties were sold. The median sale price of a home in Mobile in the previous year was $122,314.

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Car insurance is such an important thing to have. We want to help you get covered quickly. It is so important to get a plan quickly because you should not be without coverage for very long. It can really help you if you find yourself in an accident. Plus it is required by law in all 50 states. Do not wait any longer. Whenever you are ready let us help you get car insurance fast.

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Important Things to Know

In order to further the process, you must know some important terms. These terms are not hard to learn and can truly save you some time and money if you learn them.

Step two is to learn these terms. You never know when it will come in helpful that you ended up learning these words. Take some time and do it today.

No-Fault Insurance

Have you ever heard of a no-fault policy? This might sound familiar. It is not good enough to have it just sound famil ... Read more »

#How To Improve My Credit Score Fast

Do you need to improve your credit score by 10, 20 or 30+ points?

Well, the good news is you’ve come to the right place for some answers and proven steps to improve your credit score in as little as 45 days.

While these strategies are nothing new or revolutionary the fact is they work and have proven to work over and over again if done properly.

So let’s get right to it.

Improve Debt to Credit Utilization – As you know the amount that you owe on individual accounts and the amount you owe overall impact 30% of your credit score (FICO® Score). It’s defined as your total credit card balances divided by your credit card limits.

The key is to leverage your credit usage ratio to your advantage by keeping your overall and individual revolving credit card balances below 30% (ideally 1-20%) of the credit limits.

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