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Oak Cliff Yacht Club (Centre Island, NY) Announces 2008 Sailing Events

Oak Cliff Yacht Club, in the Oyster Bay waters of New York, has launched a new website to inform its members and guests of sailing activities at the Club. In 2008, Oak Cliff will continue its Oyster Bay Classic in the Spring and Fall and has launched a new Match Racing program.

Women-Only Travel Site Asks, "Are You ChickableT?"

WINTHROP, MA, May 6, 2008 - ChickableT, an explosive women-only travel and social networking site is asking women "Are you Chickable?" to promote the launch of its free travel website, www.Chickable.com. A woman is "chickable" if she is a fun and likeable travel companion during a women-only trip or gathering. ChickableT hopes to capitalize on the growing popularity of women-only vacations/trips.

Shoot for the Moon: Dr. Bob Houle's Book Gives Readers Blueprint

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 6, 2008 -- The old adage exhorts us to do what we love and the money will follow. But according to author Dr. Bob Houle's new book, How to Solve Any Problem Any Time You Want (Inspiration Publishing, $27.00, doing what we love will lead to greater fulfillment in all areas of life -- not just in the pocketbook.

Pearlman's Jewelers to Scale a Unique New Height

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., May 6, 2008 -- Paul Elwell, CFO of Pearlman's Jewelers, will take the Pearlman's flag to new heights as he attempts to climb Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America.

Think You�re a Travel Expert? Take This Test

1. What do the words “travel” and “travail” have in common (besides 4 letters)?
2. What is the longest place name in the world?
3. How much money did Northwest Airlines save by eliminating those little bags of pretzels?
4. What destroyed Malaysia’s first railroad?
5. Holland is famous for its tulips, but where does the word “tulip” come from?
6. How much money gets tossed into Rome’s famed Trevi Fountain each day?
7. What are the northernmost and southernmost capitals in the world?
8. In what year was the first in-flight movie shown?
9. Who was the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel?
10. What country has the world’s lowest birth rate?

Hot Adventure and Active Travel Ideas for Summer

FRESNO, Calif., April 29, 2008 -- Travelers are seeking ways to vacation differently and many are turning toward more experiential vacations filled with activities, culture and fun. Gordon's Guide, publisher of the world's largest Web site on adventure and active travel, http://www.GordonsGuide.com, has travel ideas for vacationers looking for unique summer travel, including whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, dude and guest ranches, horseback riding, safaris, culinary and ecological tours and much more -- 81 categories in all.

Use Stimulus Check or Tax Rebate to Fund Job Change/Loss

RACINE, Wis., April 29, 2008 -- With job layoff announcements making weekly headlines and surveys reporting that a third of all employees plan to make voluntary job changes, investing in our careers may make the best financial sense for those stimulus checks and tax rebates that are on the way. That's the counsel from fee-only financial planner Michael Haubrich, an expert in financial planning for career transitions.

Traveling with Prickly Passports

One of the realities of international travel, is its growing political nature. Countries love to show their disapproval for the policies or politics of other countries by restricting access of its citizens. While the fact of second-class passports (those frowned on by the industrialized countries, primarily) has existed for a long time, as the world becomes more globalized, the consequences are more confused and troublesome.

How do I Become a Yacht Engineer?

I'm thinking of changing careers to be an engineer... preferably for a super yacht. I know very little about this trade and wonder where to start my search for a "curriculum" per say, or some documentation that would explain the time it takes to acquire the "time" and knowledge to pass the requirements. Can someone advise me on the proper procedure to acquire sea time? How much do I need? What qualifies as "sea time" ? What do I study first and what test and/or certifications do I need to take?

Thank you.

Planeterra Foundation Raises more than $200,000 for Worldwide Projects in 2007

April 15, 2008 - Planeterra, the not-for-profit organization founded and administered by G.A.P Adventures, has released its review of 2007.