by wildcherry on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments

February 22nd is National Margarita Day. So if you ever wonder how to make a great Margarita to celebrate the special day, then follow the Margarita Recipes below:

The International Bartenders Association-certified margarita recipe consists of the following, which produces an IBA-sanctioned 7:4:3 ratio of tequila, triple sec/cointreau, and lime/lemon juice (50% tequila, 29% Triple Sec or cointreau, 21% fresh lime or lemon juice):

Served
On the rocks; poured over ice

Standard garnish
Salt-rimmed glass, lime slice

Ingredients
3.5 cl (seven parts) tequila
2.0 cl (four parts) Cointreau or Triple Sec
1.5 cl (three parts) lemon or lime juice

Preparation
Rub the rim of the glass with the lime slice to make the salt stick to it. Shake the other ingredients with ice, then carefully pour into the glass (taking care not to dislodge any salt). Garnish and serve over ice.

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by wildcherry on Monday, February 8th, 2010 | News, World | No Comments

A strong earthquake struck Mexico at 6:47 local time this evening, registering with a 5.7 magnitude, according to the USGS. The epicenter of the earthquake was Miahuatlan, Oaxaca, Mexico.

The Mexico earthquake struck in the Oaxaca region in southern Mexico, 285 miles southeast of Mexico City. It had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 before being revised to 5.7.

Some Twitter users in Mexico City reported feeling the quake, though others said they did not. One witness in Mexico City said his building shook for approximately 30 seconds.

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by wildcherry on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 | Tips, Travel | No Comments

• Search beyond the major name companies. Orbitz ,Expedia, and covers all the major car rental companies along with a broad array of mom-and-pop operations, the latter of which may rent cars for less because they don’t spend money on large national marketing efforts. Other travel websites are known to overlook these smaller operations.

• Try a bid-booking site like Priceline.com which offer cars only from a handful of top national chains. Pre-pay your booking, and you’ll save up to 40 percent. The catch? If you cancel your trip, you’ll be out the money.

• Skip the airport rental car counter and head straight to your hotel. Then rent from a company near your hotel. Rental car locations in downtown and suburban destinations usually charge lower rates than airport rental car counters do. That’s partly because airports charge high taxes and fees. In the U.S., concession fees can add between 9 and 11 percent to your bill. In Europe, aiport taxes may add up to 19 percent at major airports, such as Frankfurt, Germany. So to get to your hotel, hop that free hotel shuttle or opt for cheap public transportation.

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by wildcherry on Monday, August 31st, 2009 | Airline, Tips, Travel | No Comments

Finding cheap flights to the places you must travel is a great way to stretch your budget.  The good news is that many airlines are offering more cheap flights to help fill vacant seats.  This means that you can get the airline tickets you want at a price that you can afford and sometimes you do not have to give up amenities to get them.Priceline.com Airfare - Choose your EXACT flight & time! NO booking fees on ALL published Flights!

Tips for Booking Cheap Flights

1. Research if vital to getting the discount airfares.  The internet serves as a handy tool for this purpose. Some services are even designed to send out notices when the price you want to pay for your airline tickets has been reached.
2. Work with the airline companies directly.  Find out which airlines offer flights to your destination and then sign up with those companies for their loyalty or rewards programs. These members get insider tips on discount airfare and special cheap flights.
3. Talk with your friends and family about your airline tickets. Word of mouth is still one of the strongest advertising tools and sometimes the people you know will have heard about the cheap flights that you need.
4. Be flexible with your travel time to get the best airline tickets.  Cheap flights may open up for unusual hours of the day or for odd days of the week. A little flexibility could go a long ways towards getting you the discount airfare that you are trying to find.

Travel may be slowing down because of the tough economy but that does not mean that you have to follow suit.  Using a few simple tips can help you get the cheap flights and discount airfare that will allow you to stretch your budget.  There are some great deals on airline tickets available as companies struggle to fill empty seats. NO booking fees on ALL published Flights!

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