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15 June 2003

 
Mobile: Sweet Splendor
It may be hot in Southern Alabama right now, but Mobile keeps it cool with amazing cuisine, gorgeous architectural gems and breathtaking gardens. History is around every corner in this 300-year-old Gulf Coast city. [Deep South

Road Trip Preparations
Summer's finally here! And chances are you're planning a road trip before autumn arrives. Whether you're driving through desert, mountains or out to the beach, we've got a list of the related car preventative maintenance you should take before hitting the road. [Hop in the Car & Go!]

Canoe Bay, Wisconsin
Canoe Bay is the only Relais & Chateau property in the Midwest; a very private, adults-only, pet-free, smoke-free retreat. Perfect for a secluded romantic getaway or a nature lover's respite, Canoe Bay is a place where the little touches mean the most. [Midwest Getaway]

Wyndham, BMW Team Up
W
yndham's Women On Their Way program is proud to be an official sponsor of the 2003 BMW Ultimate Drive. Participants test drive BMWs and for every mile driven $1 is donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. [Sign Up to Help Out



DID YOU KNOW?

Naked recreation and travel is a $400 million industry worldwide, up from $120 million in 1992, according to the American Association for Nude Recreation.
[Who Needs Clothes?]

ALSO: [Biz Travel on Rise]




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- 7th Sexy Car Buyer's Guide
- Chrysler Crossfire
- Grove Park Inn & Resort, NC
- Cruise the Mississippi!

· NEW THIS WEEK ·

 

ATHENS:
Europe's Cinderella

Greece has its work cut out as Athens prepares to host the 2004 Olympics. The capital city swiftly declined from marble marvel to concrete clutter, but the Summer Games have truly galvanized the Greeks, igniting their legendary resourcefulness. Like Cinderella, Athens is casting off its tatters, revealing a vibrancy and beauty that utterly captivates. [ride]


Kia Model Buyer's Guide

It has taken only 10 years for Kia to sell one million vehicles in the U.S. That's faster than Toyota, Mazda, BMW or Mercedes. The secret to their success lies in offering inexpensive competitors for better known - and some would say better-built - Japanese vehicles. And with an industry leading 10-year / 100,000 mile warranty, many people are finding these low-cost imports irresistible. [Kudos to Kia


ALSO:
Survey: BMW Scores Highest in 'Total Quality' with New Car Buyers
BMW and Cadillac were the highest scoring brands in the 2003 Total Quality Index™ that measures the complete ownership experience, including the emotions generated—the same criteria buyers use to measure quality. [Read]

Club Med Launches Total All-Inclusive Vacations
Club Med, the originator of the all-inclusive vacation concept, announced recently the launch of "Total All-Inclusive" vacations. [More]

Women Turned Off by Lack of Respect
What satisfies you in your job? Nearly one-half of women polled are staying in jobs that are not satisfying according to a poll released in May 2003 by CareerWomen.com. So what factor is top when it comes to job satisfaction for women? Aretha Franklin said it best: Respect. [More Information]

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What Women Are Saying!
G
et inspired, be amused, pass it on! Quotes from women about women. From different generations, comics to writers to politicians, these quotes will remind you how great it is to be a woman! [Quotes]

Cool Spa in a Hot Place
It may seem like a hotel named after one of the world's busiest cities is the last place coming to mind when you think of relaxation. Let us change that -- join us for a dessert-inspired body treatment at the New York-New York Spa in Las Vegas. [Ahhh - relax]

Update on Airport Safety & Security Measures...
A
s uncomfortable as new security rules are, they are now a fact of life. They’re not going to change or go away so we need to adapt, adjust, and accept. But most of all, learn how to properly prepare for the unexpected. [Fly Safe]

Sobering Statistics
In 2002, an estimated 42,850 people died on the nation’s highways, the highest number of fatalities since 1990, according to preliminary estimates from the U. S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. [More stats