This month’s carnival theme is Travel Resolutions –—getting rid of those barriers to traveling, finally going to the destination of our dreams, finding ways to afford to travel, and setting goals of things to see and places to go that further our love of seeing the world.

We have a varied group of posts this month, so enjoy reading them and setting your own resolutions for 2009.

• Travel Advocate presents Hidden Hotel Travel Dangers Safeguarding the Room for Kids posted at The Travel Advocate.
• Sean Reynolds presents European Motorcycle Trip posted at Creativity, saying, "On a Thursday in early August 2008 I left the midlands of Ireland to go on a bike trip. My steed was a 2004 Honda Deauville, a 650 cc shaft driven V twin. This is not a very fancy motorcycle but is ultra reliable with lots of packing spaces and is comfortable over long distances. I would suggest using the higher fairing windscreen though as there can be constant wind pressure on the head area."
• banquet manager thatsme presents World’s First Zero Star Hotel posted at So You Want To Be a Banquet Manager….
• Matthew Paulson presents Family Skiing Made More Cost Efficient posted at American Consumer News.
• Jack Norell presents Travel resolutions for 2009 – eyeflare travel advice and tips. posted at Eyeflare – Travel Articles and Tips, saying, "New year equals new travel resolutions. Or rather, in my case, re-visiting some old ones. I am however, going to change some travel habits this year. With that said, these are my travel resolutions for 2009."
• GregBrave presents 8 Steps to Travel Courage | NZ Tramping: New Zealand Tourism by Greg Brave posted at NZ Tramping.
• Andrew Edgington presents What is a Realistic Traveling Budget? posted at Cheap Flights, saying, "Discount Travel Techniques that anyone can employ and really make big savings on family holidays and international flights. You will feel like you are on holiday permanently."
• Sheila Scarborough presents Get in shape for 2009 with a Fit City vacation posted at HomeAway Blog.
• And finally, my post Join Me on a Blind Date with The World, about my goal to participate in the round-the-world scavenger hunt, posted at Flyaway Cafe, and my resolution to use public transportation more often with my post Resources for Using King Country Metro Bus System posted at The Seattle Traveler.

That concludes this edition of the Carnival of Travelers.  Next month’s carnival will have the theme of History & Travel.  All submissions should relate to this theme.  You can submit your blog article for the next edition using our carnival submission form.

Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Thanks to everyone for participating this month.  And please, make sure your links are working.  A number of posts were excluded because links were broken.

Happy New Year!

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Our theme this month was Holiday Travel & Events, and we have a handful of great posts representing this theme.  From tips for holiday travel, to holiday events, to great holiday sights, these travel bloggers joined into the holiday spirit, sharing travel with you.

Enjoy!

• Byteful Travel presents The 7th Annual Holiday Extravaganza posted at Byteful Blog, saying, "I travel to Dallas Texas in the winter to witness the musical experience of a lifetime: The 7th Annual Holiday Extravaganza, the perfect balance of symphonic pop and holiday music. An album of high resolution photos is included."
• Jon Rochetti presents Christmas at Mount Vernon with Mrs. Washington posted at The DC Traveler – Washington DC travel & tourism information, saying, "Visit George Washington’s Mt Vernon estate just outside of Washington, DC and check out the live Christmas camel, just like the one George Washington had at Mt. Vernon during the Christmas season of 1787."
• Audrey Berger presents NYC Events to Think About This Holiday Season | Cracks In Sidewalks posted at Cracks In Sidewalks.
• Travel Advocate presents Family Travel Lanes Take Off In Time for Holiday Travel posted at The Travel Advocate.
• Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents How to Get the Best Holiday Travel Deals posted at Cash Money Life, saying, "How to get the best deals on holiday travel."
• My post here at Flyaway Cafe, Holiday Dinners on the Road, will give ideas for people working over the holidays as well as preferring not to cook;
• And my post at The Seattle Traveler, Parade of Christmas Ships Light up the Holidays, about a wonderful Seattle holiday tradition.

That’s it for this edition of the Carnival of Travelers.  Thanks to everyone for participating, and I hope you’ll all take the time to visit these blogs and check out the other great stuff they have to say.

The theme of the next edition of the Carnival of Travelers will be New Year’s Resolutions:  What is your new year’s travel resolution?  All posts must be related to the topic to be included. 

You can submit your blog post to the next edition of the Carnival of Travelers using the carnival submission form.  Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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My attempts to organize this month’s carnival took a beating, and rather than have posts centered around a theme, this month is sort of a free-for-all of travel information.

There’s lots of good stuff here, so pull up a chair and settle in for some good reads.

• GrrlScientist presents In One Month, I will go to HEL and Back posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, "My upcoming trip to Helsinki, Finland, including some sights I am planning to see and reader suggestions for other sights to see (feel free to give me more suggestions!)"
• Marilyn Terrell presents Arkansas: Sweet Mountain Music posted at Intelligent Travel, saying, "You don’t have to go to an expensive music festival to hear great live music in Arkansas: just show up almost any night of the week on the courthouse square in Mountain View, weather permitting."
• RandomSanDiego presents Kids Free Days at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park posted at RandomSanDiego.com, saying, "Take advantage of the Kids Free Days promotion: free admission for kids to the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park during the month of October."
• Matthew Paulson presents Travelers Seeking Colorful Getaways posted at The Travel Advocate.
• The Traveler presents New York Tours posted at Ellis Island – Statue of Liberty, saying, "Some tours you should see while visiting the statue of liberty"
• Scott Miscall presents My Top 10 London Restaurant Recommendations posted at londonelicious: a London restaurant blog, saying, "Well, after doing this blogging thing all over London for the last four years, I figured it was time to commit to my top 10 London restaurant recommendations. This list is subject to change as I review additional London restaurants, and you must remember that I am a "food for the people" kind of gal."
• And finally, my posts When Flying and Alcohol Don’t Mix posted here at Flyaway Cafe,
• and my post about the Washington State Convention & Trade Center posted at The Seattle Traveler.

That’s it for this edition of the Carnival of Travelers.  Thanks to everyone for participating, and I hope you’ll all take the time to visit these blogs and check out the other great stuff they have to say.

The theme of the next edition of the Carnival of Travelers will be holiday travel.  All posts must be related to the topic to be included.  You can submit your blog post to the next edition of carnival of travelers using the carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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These posts are sure to have you dusting off your passport and making vacation plans.

• EcoSalon presents The Tuscan Table and Magnificent Morocco with Peggy Markel posted at Sara Ost.
• Wendy presents Tokyo And A Tale Of Man’s Best Friend posted at Escape From New York, saying, "The Hachiko Statue represents the extreme of man’s best friend and loyalty and is Tokyo’s most famous meeting spot."
• Kilroy_60 presents Back From Vacation… posted at Fear And Loathing – The Gonzo Papers.
• blonde redhead presents Getting around Europe…the hard way posted at Cheap is the new Black.
• Janine Smith presents Africa Travel | Overland Adventure Tours | Overview posted at African Safaris & Adventure Trips.
• ElleAtDefiningSomeday presents That Great Wall Feeling | defining someday posted at Defining Someday, saying, "Related to a trip to China – specifically the Great Wall."
• Costa Rica Travel presents Typical Foods In Costa Rica posted at Costa Rica Travel Revealed.
• Ozone presents EPT Season Five Preview posted at Online Poker Strategy, saying, "The fifth season of the European Poker Tour is about to start."
• AdmirableIndia.com presents Pearl Valley or Muthyala Maduvu, Karnataka posted at AdmirableIndia.com.
• James Hills presents La Tomatina – a Tomato Party In Spain | Father and Son Mancation posted at Man Tripping – Guys Getways and Mancations, saying, "This is a story submitted by one of our readers about their father and son mancation last year to Bunol Spain for the La Tomatina Festival."
• garry presents Barbados Currency Is Dollars, Of Course It Is | The Barbados Blog posted at The Barbados Blog.
• Siam Sunshine presents Brits warned off travel to Thailand posted at Siam Sunshine, saying, "Trials and Tribulations in S.E Asia. Our Family story of relocating from the UK to Thailand."
• Audrey Berger presents Rue Mouffetard, Paris 75005 | Cracks In Sidewalks posted at Cracks In Sidewalks, saying, "I hope you enjoy my favorite little street. Best regards, Audrey Berger Cracks In Sidewalks"
• Hairy Swede presents A Swedish American in Sweden: A Swedish American in Madrid posted at A Swedish American in Sweden, saying, "The hazards of international travel."
• Candace Silvasy presents Candy?s Virtual Spa Voyage – The Ultimate ?Glamour Trip? posted at Spa Around the World in Eighty Days, saying, "Candace’s Spa Around the World in Eighty Days blog, mimicking Phineas Fogg’s journey with a glamorous twist."
• Kalyan presents Emerald Islands : Andaman & Nicobar posted at Heaven’s Garden, saying, "Andamans are Coral islands teeming with marine life, with white sand beaches and surrounded by pristine breath-taking beauty of nature. This tropical archipelago, unspoiled and untouched by the vagaries of modern life. The islands are truly the perfect tropical paradise for a grand summer vacation."
• Tim Leffel presents World traveler? You may not be wanted at the blood bank posted at tripso.com.
• The Detangler presents Finding Peace in Beijing posted at Detangle.Us – beautiful ideas, inspiration and other cool stuff from creative types all over the world, saying, "A gorgeous boutique hotel in Beijing offers a peaceful respite from busy urban streets."
• Nancy Brown presents San Sebastian; A culinary quest posted at WhatATrip, saying, "Nancy Brown’s trip to Spain was a culinary treasure. "If I close my eyes, I can still taste the Basque cheese," says Nancy."
• And finally, my post, The Historic Arc de Triomphe is a Must-See in Paris at Flyaway Cafe.

That concludes this edition.  A very big thank you to everyone who submitted posts.  I had a great time reading them!

The theme for our October carnival will be Money Saving Travel Tips.  All submissions must be on this topic, and have working links, to be included.  Deadline for submissions is October 5th, and the Carnival will be published on October 7th.

Submit your blog article to the next edition of the Carnival of Travelers using our carnival submission form.  Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Photo credit:  ©2008, Mary Jo Manzanares

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This month’s theme was U.S. Travel, and we have a varied selection of locations and points of view on the subject.  So let’s get started!

• Trench presents Travel : The D.C. Metro Experience posted at 7milesdown.
• Ms. Smarty Pants presents Arches National Park Tips and Trails. posted at Ms. Smarty Pants Know It All, saying, "options and details for Arches National Park in Utah."
• Jack Norell presents Scrumptious breakfasts on the Las Vegas Strip posted at Eyeflare – Travel Articles and Tips, saying, "Breakfast is more an afterthought than a destination in Las Vegas. Your options used to be café, buffet or Starbucks. While that may be acceptable to most, foodies and business travelers are looking for something much tastier."
• Amanda s presents Grandview Las Vegas Resort Review, Timeshare Ownership at Grandview in Las Vegas Nevada posted at RCI member informer, saying, "Las Vegas resort review of Grandview hotel."
• Karyn presents Orlando, Florida on the Cheap posted at All About Orlando, saying, "There are lots of simple ways of visiting Orlando, Florida "on the cheap.""
• Marilyn Terrell presents Plan My Trip! Biking the Bay posted at Intelligent Travel, saying, "exploring the Bay Area by bike."
• Matthew Paulson presents The Boating Vacation Spot posted at The Travel Advocate.
• Barbara Schreiber presents Mesa Verde: A Storied Island in the Sky | Britannica Blog posted at Britannica Blog, saying, "traveling to the ancient ruins of the Ancestral Pueblo people of Mesa Verde."
• Missy presents Planning a Trip to an Amusement Park posted at Queen Planning Bee, saying, "Tips for what to bring for a day at an amusement park."
• Amy @ The Q Family presents 13 Things to Do in Chattanooga posted at The Q Family Adventure.
• Brian Jay Stanley presents The Sublime and Beautiful in Yosemite Valley posted at Aphorisms and Paradoxes.
• Stephanie Bryant presents Camping in Arizona: The Day I Learned to Like Parking Lots posted at U.S. Travel, saying, "Arizona campgrounds and how to pick the right campground for your needs, not necessarily the highest rated."
• GP presents The Innside Scoop is Out posted at Innstyle Montana- Come on Inn, saying, "The innside scoop on hosting guests."
• And finally, my contributions to the Carnival, Go Directly to Jail posted at Flyaway Cafe, and Spend a Sunny Day at Mud Mountain Dam posted at The Seattle Traveler.

That concludes this edition of the Carnival of Travelers.  You can submit your blog article to the next edition using our carnival submission form.   The theme for September will be International Travel, and all posts must be in keeping with the theme.

Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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This month’s theme was Summer Travel, and I interpreted the theme very loosely to include a wide variety of interpretations on the theme.  We’ve got recommendations of places to go, things to do and see, ways to save money, tips to reduce stress, and all sorts of family fun.

There are lots of participants this month, so grab a cup of coffee or an ice cold drink, and enjoy Summer along with me:

• David B. Bohl presents Off the Beaten Path: How to Build A Better Vacation posted at Slow Down Fast Today!, saying, "Vacations, it is often said, cause nearly as much (if not more) stress as they’re supposed to alleviate."
• karyn presents Grown Up Fun in Orlando posted at All About Orlando, saying, "Orlando, Florida can be a magical vacation for kids, but what about the grown ups? Is there anything to do in Orlando that is geared toward older visitors? You bet there is!"
• Joshua Seth presents Why Europeans Aren’t Fat posted at Joshua Seth Blog, saying, "What we see around us everyday we come to view as normal. Take on a new perspective and all that changes. This is why travel used to be considered an essential part of education."
• Stephanie presents Fun and Frugal in Western North Carolina posted at Stop the Ride!.
• Jenny presents Get Road Ready This Summer posted at The Inner Shopper.
• Eponine presents Friendly Friday 7/4/08: Le Château de Puymartin posted at I Heart France, saying, "I’ve been blogging for about a month, and this is my first carnival entry. I hope you like it. Best, Beth (aka Eponine)"
• Andrew Edgington presents Techniques in Getting a Great Picture posted at Learn Digital Photography Now, saying, "The images that are captured by cameras can make our eyes see things that have happened before. Moreover, it enables the heart to wish for beautiful things to happen in the future. Make sure you get the best out of your memories this summer."
• Sebastian presents Casinos In Germany – German Casinos Provide Great Entertainment posted at German Travel Guide, saying, "Author talks about the difference between casinos in Germany and the United States."
• Everything Finance presents Maui After Dark posted at Travel-Eat-Sleep.
• Kristie presents Where To Stay In Lisbon, Portugal posted at Norway – An American In Oslo.
• NAOMI presents NAOMI’S BACK posted at Diary From England, saying, "Hope you enjoy this post about my Summer holiday in Spain. Good luck with your carnival!"
• Chris presents Around Lombok in 4 days – if you are insane enough posted at nomad4ever.
• Mircea presents How to escape hot summer in Anchorage posted at Travel Guides.
• Apryl Chapman Thomas presents 25 Things You Must Do This Summer in the South posted at Southern Byways.
• Tip Diva presents Top Ten Tips – Taking A Staycation posted at Tip Diva, saying, "With gas prices and travel costs rising, many people opt just to stay home on their vacation time – hence, a “staycation.” But being at home, or close to it, can make it seem like less of a break. Here are ways to ignore the fact that you’re home and enjoy your time off."
• Jon Rochetti presents Cantina Marina for a Sunset Cocktail posted at The DC Traveler – Washington DC travel & tourism information, saying, "The perfect place for a summer cocktail at sunset in Washingotn, DC, along the Potomac River at Cantina Marina."
• Danny Dagan presents Total Eclipse of the Sun this summer – Where Can I Watch the Next Solar Eclipse? posted at That Danny, saying, "If you want to catch the total eclipse this summer (August 1), you will have to start planning now. This article covers background, dates and travel tips for viewing the total eclipse."
• Shane Sakata presents Summer in Tokyo – Festivals, Fireworks & So Much More posted at The Tokyo Traveler, saying, "Festivals, fireworks and baseball are all part of summer in Tokyo."
• J presents bangalorebeats » Blog Archive » Trip to Dharmasthala, Kukke Subrahmanya and Mangalore posted at bangalorebeats, saying, "The coastal region of Karnataka, India is a paradise for travelers for the wide variety of things it offers. It has lush green forests, temples, churches, mountains, seas etc. Check my visit there and info which may help you visit there."
• Elizabeth presents The Extreme Hypermiling Guide: 450+ Tips to Increase Your Miles Per Gallon and Save Gas posted at Go Green Travel Green.
• travelcat4 presents Jersey – A Perfect Summer Vacation Spot posted at Ultimate Vacation Guide.
• Linda W. presents Picking The Right Caribbean Hotel posted at The Eclectic Female, saying, "Staying at the wrong hotel can absolutely ruin an otherwise great Caribbean vacation."
• AdmirableIndia.com presents Bangalore to Mysore on Bike: Day 1: Part 2: Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Brindavan gardens and Krishnarajasagara or KRS dam posted at AdmirableIndia.com.
• Amanda Milne presents Holiday Budget Travel Tips | Value For Your Life posted at Value For Your Life.
• debbie presents Go on Vacation Without Adding More Debt posted at Destroy Debt.
• GP presents Sing along the campfire posted at Innstyle Montana- Come on Inn, saying, "singin’ along the campfire in Montana"
• Matthew Paulson presents Camping Frugally: Spending Less in the Wilderness posted at The Travel Advocate.
• Mary Jo Manzanares presents 7 Family Vacation Destinations that are FUN & Educational posted at Flyaway Cafe, saying, "your family’s summer travel plans can be both educational and FUN!"
• Mary Jo Manzanares presents Let’s Get Ready to Scramble! posted at The Seattle Traveler, saying, "the summer urban orienteering season is here, and there are lots of ways to participate."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the Carnival of Travelers using our carnival submission form.  August’s theme will be U.S. Travel.  All submissions must be fairly recent AND related to the theme.  Deadline for submission is August 5th, and the Carnival will be posted on August 7th.

Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Thanks to everyone for participating this month!

Photo credit: SXC

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The theme for this month was travel photos, specifically profiling the great photos that travel bloggers take (the requirement was that the photos be taken by the blogger).

Here, for your viewing pleasure is a little window into the world:

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This month our theme was Family Travel.  All of these contributions share tips, destination suggestions, ideas, and perspective on the issue of traveling with or as a family. 

Thanks to all of these wonderful bloggers for making the Carnival a success!  I urge you to click on over to each and every one of these blogs for some of the best travel blogging around.

• Jeet presents Lumbini Garden, Bangalore posted at bangalorebeats, saying, “Check the beautiful lake front leisure and entertainment park in Bangalore. A great kids, family and love birds destination alike.”
• Chris Christensen presents Episode 92 – Around the World, Family Style | The Amateur Traveler Podcast – travel for the love of it posted at The Amateur Traveler Podcast – travel for the love of it, saying, “The Amateur Traveler talks to the Anders Family (who were recently featured on the Oprah Winfrey show) about their trip around with world with 4 kids ages 4 to 14.”
• Mary Jo Manzanares presents Have a Ball at WhirlyBall posted at The Seattle Traveler, saying, “it’s fun for kids, adults, and families.”
• j blu presents 7 Family Activities to do in Honolulu posted at Local Kine Hawaii, saying, “Planning a family trip to Oahu, Hawaii? Here’s a few great things to do that the whole family will love.”
• Sarah presents Directory of NYC museum free/pay-what-you-wish days posted at SARAHSPY, important money saving information when you’re traveling with a family.
• poetloverrebelspy presents The Art of Being a Gracious Houseguest posted at Less Than a Shoestring, saying, “Staying with friends or family is a simple way to save money on vacation. But it’s not easy being the perfect guest! A few guidelines for behaving yourself and honoring your host, in this post.”
• Kendra presents Ship Your Baby Gear Ahead posted at AreWeThereYet?AreWeThereYet?, with helpful tips to make traveling with baby easier.
• Kara Williams presents Kids and Casinos posted at Traveling Mamas, explaining how the two really can be combined.
• James Brausch presents Costa Rican National Parks posted at Costa Rica HQ. with lots of family friendly ideas.
• The Innovative Traveler presents Terrified of Traveling with Children? posted at The Innovative Traveler, and after reading this post you won’t be.
• Mary Jo Manzanares presents Back to Basics: Checking & Claiming Strollers at the Gate posted at Flyaway Cafe, saying, “make traveling with kids and their strollers just a little bit easier.”
• Dave Burris presents The Delaware Beaches: A Family-Friendly Vacation Location posted at The online home of the Delaware Beaches | CoastalSussex.com, saying, “The Delaware Beaches are one of the most family-friendly beach destinations anywhere.”
• Jamie presents Roar and Snore Sleepovers at the Zoo posted at Go San Diego Card Blog, saying, “Can you think of a better place to have a sleep over than the San Diego Zoo? I bet you can’t!”
• karyn presents New Water Park Opening in Orlando – Aquatica posted at All About Orlando, saying, “A brand new water park is opening this March in Orlando, Florida. Aquatica will hold opening ceremonies in March, with it’s grand opening scheduled for early April.”
• Kara Williams presents Family Air Travel Stories: Even Young Kids Develop Brand Loyalty posted at Traveling Mamas,
• Christine presents Our Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale) Travel Plans posted at Me, My Kid and Life: An American Single Mom Living in France.
• AnneGlamore presents How An Eight-Year-Old Views The World posted at My Tiny Kingdom, saying, “Unusual commentary and pictures of Lisbon, Portugal”

That’s all for this edition of the Carnival of Travelers. 

The next edition will be published on April 7th, and with a theme of Local Attractions.  All submitted posts must be on the topic of a local attraction.  No overtly commercial or off-topic posts will be published.  You can submit your blog article using the carnival submission form. Past posts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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A very big thank you to all of the wonderful bloggers who submitted posts for inclusion.  This month’s theme was “Lodging” and I think these bloggers covered nearly every angle of the theme.  Read on for the many options that you have when it’s time to lay your head down.

Hotels:

• Let’s start with a little humor from Madeleine Begun Kane, and A Traveler’s Net Woes posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.  It’s a good laugh about hotel internet connections and business travel with your spouse.
• Susan presents The Innovative Traveler: Sleep with the Nuns… posted at The Innovative Traveler.  A convent in the heart of Rome, operated as a hotel, sounds like a great option.  (I know I’m going to look into it!)
• Debbie Dubrow presents DeliciousBaby Journal | Choosing A Family Friendly Hotel posted at Delicious Baby. Traveling with little ones raises a host of issues, and these tips for choosing a hotel will help you out.
• Raymond presents Join and Participate In Hotel Rewards Programs To Earn Free Hotel Stays posted at Money Blue Book, reminding us about ways to maximize our hotel stay.

Resorts:

• Jennifer Rog presents Tipping at All-Inclusive Resorts posted at All Inclusive Travel Tips, with tips on tipping at your all-inclusive destination.
• Jeet presents Bheemeshwari Fishing and Nature Camp posted at bangalorebeats.  This resort in the South Indian state of Karnatak will appeal to those looking for adventure, fishing and nature. 
• Sheila Scarborough presents It’s cold, so let’s go to a water park posted at Family Travel: See The World With Your Kids.  The Great Wolf Lodge resorts combine an indoor water park with a hotel option.  Something for everyone?

Hostels:

• Christopher Cook presents Choosing A Hostel Is Like Choosing A Friend: things to think about when trying to find a place to sleep posted at -noambit -Travel Europe- where to go, what to see, and how to get there.  Hostels in Europe come in all shapes, sizes and types, and this article helps you decipher what to expect and what to look for in a European Hostel. 
• Macie presents My London Trip posted at Random Useful Information, sharing her humorous experience about a hostel stay in London.”

Homes & Apartments:

• Andrew Edgington presents Cyprus Holiday Villa Homes posted at Cyprus Informer.  Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea and is becoming a popular spot for holidays and buying property.
• Mitch McDonald presents Hawaii Rentals : Finding The Perfect Vacation Home posted at FYI About.com, another article about life on an island.
• My contribution from here at Flyaway Cafe was What to do When You Can’t Find a Hotel in Paris, and how I found the perfect Paris apartment.

Miscellaneous:

• Michael@TSM presents Travel Writing Contest! Win $150 Cash Prize | Traveling Stories Magazine posted at Traveling Stories Magazine.  If you have a travel lodging story to share it could be worth a little cold, hard cash.

You are invited to submit a post to the next Carnival of Travelers on the theme “Family Travel.”  All posts must relate to the theme.  Please make sure your link work, as I had to eliminate several submission with broken links.  Submit your blog article to the next edition using the carnival submission form. You can get more information about past posts on the blog carnival index page.

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