Destinations

  1. October 17, 2011

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    EuropeanWinterness Week 1: Amsterdam

    Every week of EuropeanWinterness, we are highlighting one great European city to visit this winter. Enter daily to win weekly prizes inspired by these cities.

    Where can you find thousands of bicycles, delicious waffles and tulips as far as the eye can see? That’s right, Amsterdam. The city and its surrounding areas come alive during the wintertime and into the spring with some of Holland’s most famous attractions. Read more »

  2. October 13, 2011

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    Embrace Your EuropeanWinterness!

    It’s time to embrace your EuropeanWinterness! Starting Friday, October 14th until mid-November, you can enter daily to win European prizes representing four incredible European cities to visit this winter. Winners are chosen weekly. The grand prize winner will enjoy a EuropeanWinterness vacation for two on a nonstop Delta flight from PDX to Amsterdam, plus a $3,000 lodging and ground transportation voucher! Enter by going to http://europeanwinterness.com/ and clicking the “Enter Daily” button.

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  3. October 12, 2011

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    Your Chance to Win and Discover EuropeanWinterness!

    There is something magical about traveling to Europe during the off-season. There are fewer lines, crowds, and the beauty of brisk, frosty winter mornings sipping hot chocolate in cafés makes up for the drop in temperature from the summertime. You can explore Europe like the locals do, without the gaggle of fellow tourists. Also, traveling in the off-season is usually cheaper. It’s a win-win.  Read more »

  4. September 30, 2011

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    The Traveler’s Technology Toolkit

    The world of travel technology is moving at the speed of light. It seems that around every corner, a new website/smartphone app/e-reader is born. It’s hard to keep track of them all. We’ve compiled all of the best technology travel tools in one place. Next time you’re getting ready to travel, you’ll be equipped with more tools for travel planning and organizing than the one and only Google.

    Next time you’re planning a trip, browse through these links to find a plethora of tools that will make you’re life easier, guaranteed. Read more »

  5. September 27, 2011

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    Land in Amsterdam and Hop Aboard!

    The best part about the Delta nonstop flight from PDX to Amsterdam is that you only need to go through one flying experience to land in a world of European discovery. Next time you are planning a vacation to Europe, consider traveling onwards by train. Surprisingly, traveling from Amsterdam to places as far off as Berlin and Zurich are quicker by train than by plane, once you add in all of the airport time before and after your flight. Here’s a quick guide to train travel from Amsterdam to key locations in North Western Europe. Read more »

  6. September 21, 2011

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    Video: Journey to Amsterdam and Paris

    Earlier this year, I Fly Nonstop invited you to participate in the Cross the Word to Cross the World contest. Two lucky winners received a free trip to Amsterdam. Our first winner, Barbara, has recently returned and has shared her experience with us through a video. Read more »

  7. September 14, 2011

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    Destination Detective: Journey to the East

    Destination Detective is back! Today’s destination can be easily reached with a short plane ride from Tokyo. Read the clues below and see if you can guess which destination is highlighted below. We dare you! Take a guess. Read more »

  8. September 9, 2011

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    Top 3 Most Authentic Dutch Cuisine Experiences

    When we think of Holland, many things come to mind:  Colorful tulips stretching as far as the eye can see, stoic windmills toiling away in the distance, or the picturesque canal scenes that cameras seem to love. There are three words that may not come to mind immediately, but are central to Dutch culture and are absolutely not to be missed: bitterballen, stroopwafels, and herring. Don’t leave Holland without experiencing its unique foodie culture and taste-testing a few of these Dutch delicacies. Read more »

  9. August 23, 2011

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    Destination Detective: Heading to the Tropics

    It’s that time again to put your sleuthing skills to the test! We are featuring a new gateway destination out of Tokyo with some fresh clues. If you find this destination’s hints enticing, getting there is a piece of cake: hop on a direct flight from PDX to Tokyo, and Narita will have one non-stop flight to this destination waiting for you. Read more »

  10. August 11, 2011

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    Destination Detective: Asia Spotlight

    We’re putting our readers to the test. We are spotlighting one incredible gateway destination city per week and challenging YOU to do some sleuthing to figure out which city we are highlighting. Nonstop flights from PDX to Tokyo land you in prime position to jet off to this destination. If you are a super detective, give us your best shot and answer the bonus questions at the bottom. Read the clues below, and tell us, where is it? Read more »