Barbados Experiences the Sport of Queens Annually at the Gold Cup Festival
By Billy O`Dell - 04/01/2008
If you thought Barbados was all about sandy beaches, crystal blue water, and tropical drinks under the sun, you will be pleasantly surprised to learn differently. Barbados is an island of diverse pleasures, including the "sport of queens": horse racing. And every spring, the people of Barbados gathe...
Travel Tips
By Steven Gillman - 04/01/2008
There are common sense travel tips, like "Check at least three web sites to get the best deal on plane tickets." Then there are the tips that are more along the line of "secrets." These are the little-known tricks learned by experience. Here are some of the best of those. Cheap Travel Tips Find out ...
The Coto Doņana National Park
By Mike McDougall - 04/01/2008
Located across three provinces of Andalusia, the Doņana National Park is a huge wetland area and one of Spain?s most important wildlife centres covering a massive area of 1300 sq km. It is Europe?s largest national park and has been declared as a UNESCO biosphere reserve for its important role as a ...
Hitchhiking: The Pros and Cons
By Steven Gillman - 04/01/2008
The pros and cons of hitchhiking? Pro: cheap. Con: dangerous. It`s convenient, but unpredictable. No car repair hassles, but the hassle of standing in the rain, waiting hours for a ride. I hitchiked 20,000 miles when I was young, sleeping under bridges and fighting off sexual predators from Canada t...
Central Florida Vacation - Part Three
By Bryn Hiner - 04/01/2008
Our special Anniversary trip started as a surprise for my husband with a 4 night Walt Disney World stay at Disney?s Beach Club Resort and 3 night Disney Cruise vacation to Nassau, in the Bahamas onboard the Disney Wonder. The final day of our trip after our cruise, he selected the activities we wou...
Raleigh`s Pullen Park
By Matthew Keegan - 04/01/2008
Visiting any city can be difficult especially on younger family members. If you have children, they soon tire of the museums, buildings, traffic, congestion, etc. The key to any city visit is finding a place where the children can get out, stretch their legs and, BE KIDS! My family moved to the Rale...
Travel to Italy ? Rome and Venice
By Richard Chapo - 04/01/2008
Where does one begin to start when discussing Italy. Well, if you intend to travel there, Rome and Venice are good places to start. Rome Perhaps you?ve heard of it? It goes without saying that Rome has a rather prominent past. Lets see, in Rome you will find?[deep breath]?the Vatican, Coliseum, Pant...
Hackensack, New Jersey: 300 Years of Modern History
By Matthew Keegan - 04/01/2008
The county seat for Bergen County, New Jersey is the small, bustling city of Hackensack. Nearly 43,000 people call the 4.6 square mile city their home and, in addition to being a seat of government, it is also an important retailing and business center. The region of New Jersey that Hackensack occu...
How to Plan a Cheap Vacation in the Bahamas
By Jennifer Bailey - 04/01/2008
A trip to the Bahamas does not have to also mean a trip to a loan officer. The beautiful islands offer vacations for every budget. Even those with little to spare can make their way to the white and pink beaches by finding a cheap Bahamas vacation online. Websites such as Priceline and Hotwire are...
Silver Argentina
By Ryan Fyfe - 04/01/2008
Argentina is one of the most southernly located country in South America. It is situated between the Andes Mountains to the west and the southern Atlantic Ocean in the east and south. Neighboring Argentina to the north is Brazil, and Uruguay to the Northeast. Argentina also has a hold on the Falklan...
A European Christmas
By C. Bailey-Lloyd - 04/01/2008
With the holidays right around the corner, it`s hard not to reminisce our childhood memories and holidays of yesteryear. In each culture, there are differing values and traditions which are celebrated in different ways. During the 70`s, growing up `German` in Europe was one of the most fascinating a...
Cheap Flight ? How Do You Find Them?
By Edie Mettarod - 04/01/2008
There are so many ways to get cheap airline flights these days. You have to time it just right and maybe follow a few rules or buy your ticket with no refund policy, but you can really keep the costs down if you work at it. I?m signed up on a bunch of different cheap flight lists that notify me of s...
The Top Spring Break Travel Tips For 2005
By Dean Erickson - 04/01/2008
Spring break is probably the most anticipated holiday ever and as with all highly anticipated events, the pressure to make it perfect is absolutely huge. Let`s face it, deciding on where to go for spring break is a difficult decision to make. The Internet has so many offers it`s frightening. Pretty ...
Pilot Paul`s Luggage Checklist
By Paul M. - 04/01/2008
Airline crewmembers are very hard on their luggage and won`t tolerate junky luggage that won`t perform well over a long period of time. The best value in luggage is good quality, well-built, highly functional luggage that is backed up with a strong waranty. You`ll achieve the best value if something...
Three Reasons You Should Consider An Above Ground Pool
By Christopher Luck - 04/01/2008
What is the best type of pool for you to get to fit a busy family oriented lifestyle like mine? Getting a swimming pool can be a great investment if you live in a climate that is warm for at least a few months of the year. The children will enjoy learning to swim, inviting friends over for pool part...
Jamaica ? The Perfect Destination For The Avid Tourist
By Doug Fowler - 04/01/2008
Jamaica is the third largest of the Caribbean islands. The country has a richly diversified topography encompassing seas, mountains and coastlines. The tropical marine climate is tempered by high altitudes, north-east trade winds and land-sea breezes. Occasional floods, droughts and hurricanes are a...
Luxury Cruise Line Vacations for Your Romantic Getaways!
By Brian Schmidt - 04/01/2008
Every cruise vacation offers passengers a luxurious cruising experience. Some of the cruise lines raise the bar so high that they are referred to as Luxury Cruise Lines by going "above and beyond" what one might expect in a great cruise experience. Taking cruise getaways aboard their ships is really...
Camping With Aliens In Montana
By Steven Gillman - 04/01/2008
Ten minutes out of town, we found the dirt road that goes up to Storm Lake. We had been there before, shortly after moving to Anaconda, Montana. The road was hard on the car, but we couldn`t resist going. This time we would hike up to the tundra and stay the night. My wife Ana had never been camping...
How to Ease Travel Sickness This Summer
By Nigel West - 04/01/2008
Travel sickness, whether brought on when travelling by air, sea or car is a nightmare. If you are unprepared then the resulting mess and smell can affect other people, spreading almost like a virulent virus. On a plane or in the car the smell can take ages to disappear - not ideal if you are at the ...
Toronto: Festivals, Parks, Sports & Recreation
By Susanne Pacher - 04/01/2008
Toronto is a city with great recreational opportunities. There are so many activities to choose from and there?s a festival or special event going on virtually every week. Festivals and Events - Film Festival: The Toronto International Film Festival is widely recognized as the most important film fe...
Living Abroad - Spanish National Health System
By Karen Milacic - 04/01/2008
Are you covered by the Spanish National Health System? If you are in Spain as a tourist, you will probably have brought along your copy of
the E111 form obtained from the national health service in the UK, or you may have
taken out private health cover with your tour operator. In either case, you ...
Go to Guatemala!
By Matthew Keegan - 04/01/2008
Does Mayan culture pique your interest? Do you want to see a live volcano? Does visiting a place called the Land of Eternal Spring interest you? If so, go to Guatemala! Nestled in Central America, Guatemala is a land with an ancient history and an intriguing present. Long ruled by the Mayans,...
Exploring Orlando`s Loch Haven Park: A Center of Arts and Culture
By Susanne Pacher - 04/01/2008
On this overcast day we decided to explore other areas of Orlando in more detail. About 10 minutes north of downtown Orlando is Loch Haven Park, an area that holds a number of major attractions, including theOrlando Museum of Art, the Mennello Museum of American Art as well as the Orlando Repertory ...
Secret Resorts in Germany -- A Checklist to Find Them -- Part 3 of 4
By Marcus Hochstadt - 04/01/2008
Ready for the third part? Ookay, here we go :-) The Wellness Sector is one of the most important indicators for selecting the Secret Resorts of your dreams. What do you have of it if the location is TOP and the facilities are new, but the Wellness Sector consists, lets say... only of a Sauna and a s...
Drakensberg Diaries: Need Redemption? Drakensberg, Drakensberg
By Brian Kemp - 04/01/2008
Overwhelmed by the moral decadence you see in others? Perhaps in yourself? Then you?re going to need more from a holiday than just a break: you don?t want escape, you want redemption. Well don?t feel too badly about it. A couple of hundred years ago some rather talented people felt pretty much the s...
Pigeon Forge Motels
By Jason Gluckman - 04/01/2008
Motels became prominent in the United States after the advent of the interstate highway system simplified cross country travel. A motel, or motor hotel, is a lodging where visitors park outside their rooms and enter through a door leading to the parking lot. This is different from a hotel, where t...
Discover Online Travel Tips That Will Save You Money On All Of Your Destinations
By Christy Hollis - 04/01/2008
Whether you are planning a fun weekend getaway, a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe or an adventure trip with the family, you don`t have to exceed your travel budget. A little research and planning can pay big dividends for you. Therefore, when you are ready to get away from it all, Do You Make These Car Rental Mistakes?By Neil Stelling - 04/01/2008 Cheap car rental deals are spread all over the web. But not all are good deals. There`s a few thing you must look out for... or your cheap car rental deal might work out a lot more expensive than you planned ! Here`s some things you mustn`t do : * Forget to check the car`s condition When you picku... Oceanside Vacations on Hilton Head IslandBy Jennifer Bailey - 04/01/2008 The largest barrier island on the Atlantic coast between New Jersey and Florida is Hilton Head Island. This beach paradise is 12 miles long and 5 miles wide. Because of the high Atlantic tides, the twelve miles of beach are wide and clean, with a new selection of seashells each time the tide goes ou... Crime Against Travelers: The Caribbean`s Biggest BattleBy J. Smith - 04/01/2008 Since the 1980s, the Caribbean region has been struggling against its own inner demon: crime. Citizens of the Caribbean have quickly learned that rising crime rates on one island can negatively affect other islands in the vicinity. While the islands still offer some of the most beautiful scenery in ... Joie De VivreBy Carolina Fernandez - 04/01/2008 "The best thing you can do for your children is to love their father." Anonymous Perhaps it is because we leave for Paris next Sunday. My two middle children and I will be traveling with the Ridgefield Symphony Youth Orchestra on a seven-day tour, performing in medieval cathedrals for Parisians and ... Cigars: Cigar ManufactureBy John Payne - 04/01/2008 Cigar Strength Cigars are classified as mild, medium, or full bodied. The body refers to the impact the smoke is supposed to have inside the mouth. It is difficult to measure because it is a subjective perception, which is the reason why cigars are often rated "mild to medium" or "medium to full". C... Luxury Hotel Breaks ? Avoiding The Hotel Horror StoriesBy R. Richmond - 15/02/2007 When looking for hotel accommodation most people are very price driven in terms of making their choices. Finding out where you want to go and how cheaply you can stay there are very often the only factors that are taken into consideration. Couple this with the British attitude of ?making the best of... Do Your Homework Before TravelingBy Sue Taylor - 14/02/2007 Do Your Homework Before Traveling
When planning a trip, it is advisable to spend some time doing research even if you are booking through a Travel Agent. This research could save you a significant amount of money and perhaps prevent a miserable stay in a sub-standard hotel.
Many people have mov... Top Ten Travel Nursing ?Hot Spots?By Janet Fikany - 13/02/2007 The great thing about being a traveling nurse boils down to one key component ? it?s about the travel! For those of us who love moving around and seeing the world, travel nursing is the profession of our dreams. There are many travel destinations available, based on weather, activities, cost of li... Andalucia, a Wonderful Holiday DestinationBy Ruth Polak - 13/02/2007 The Costa del Sol has long been one of the most popular holiday destinations in southern Europe, and quite rightly so as it has much to offer in the form of reliable sunshine, beautiful safe beaches, good restaurants and nightlife, good quality and affordable accommodation along with plentiful and c... Castle on the HillBy Nate Soule - 12/02/2007 When you think of castles, such places as Windsor, Sterling, and London come to mind. One might not expect that San Francisco, California should be added to this list. Julius castle on beautiful Telegraph Hill is a little known secret; a treasure hidden away at the end of a secluded San Franciscan l... The Florida KeysBy Clint Leung - 06/02/2007 When people ask about the top sights to see in the south Florida area including Fort Lauderdale and Miami, I always advise them to try and make some time to go down to the Florida Keys. The Florida Keys are the string of islands just south of the Florida mainland and runs 120 miles from end to end.... Mississippi`s Recovery, Fast and SteadfastBy Wilma Larwill - 05/02/2007 Mississippi Still a Great Place to Live
The world watched in shock and horror as the images poured
in documenting the death and mass destruction caused by
Hurricane Katrina. The hard work and sacrifices of past
and current generations seemed to be destroyed in the blink
of an eye along with... The Excellent French WineBy Jakob Jelling - 03/02/2007 There are many reasons why French wine is considered to be among the most excellent wines throughout the entire world. France has been producing wine through its entire history, and has developed techniques and dedicated such a great amount of time in order to found fertile spots which are able to p... Tropical Rainforest SpeciesBy Furia Andress - 31/01/2007 Animals of the Tropical Rainforest
The tropical rainforest is a unique ecosystem that is home to many plants and animals, in fact more plants and animals than we even know about. The plants found in the tropical rainforest produce much of the oxygen that is essential for our planet. In addition, ... Hello from BarcelonaBy Susanne Pacher - 30/01/2007 This is my first ever blog and I´ll have to be very brief since I only have about 11 minutes left at the Internet cafe. I am sitting here at the Maremagnum shopping mall in the port of Barcelona.
Theresa and I just came back from our tour on the blue Tourist Bus. (20 Euros for 2 days). What a fabu... Armenia: Great Destination for travelersBy Armine Hareyan - 25/01/2007 Armenia prides itself on being the first nation to formally adopt Christianity (early 4th century). Despite periods of autonomy, over the centuries Armenia came under the sway of various empires including the Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Persian, and Ottoman. It was incorporated into Russia in 1828 and t... The Charing CrossBy Steve Spry - 23/01/2007 Charing Cross Guest House is ideally situated in Glasgow and is the ideal city centre accommodation. Due to our location we are ideal for weekend breaks, a short holiday in Glasgow, or for a family getaway. Catering for large groups, guests will find we have a varied selection of rooms and you will ... Margaret Island ? Paradise in BudapestBy Rick Chapo - 19/01/2007 The Danube River runs through the center of Budapest in Hungary. In the middle of the city chaos lays an oasis of tranquility, Margaret Island.
Margaret Island
Margaret Island is one of the unique elements of Budapest. The island is located in the middle of the Danube River in central Budapest a... Nearly Broke in Nice, FranceBy Rick Chapo - 19/01/2007 I had been backpacking for three months around Europe and had reached my final destination of Nice. Too bad I had 10 days till my flight home and I was nearly broke!
As I sat in the Gar de Nice, the train station, I started giving serious thought to how I was going to survive for 10 days on $150.0... What, then, is this Grand Canyon?By Geoffrey Sweeney - 18/01/2007 What, then, is this Grand Canyon, for which its friends dare to make so large and bold a claim?
It is a portion--a very small portion--of the waterway of the Colorado River, and it is so named to differentiate it from the other canyons of the same river. The canyon system of the Colorado River is... Lost and Found in the Great OutdoorsBy Maria Jeffs - 17/01/2007 Camping and hiking are wonderful ways to get close to nature. Adventuring in the wilderness is uplifting and refreshing. However, there is something important that every camper should be aware of on a camping trip.
If you`re heading off into a remote area, there is always the possibility that som... Going it Alone: The Waterfall at Mendenhall Glacier, AlaskaBy Theresa Gabriel - 26/01/2006 I stood at the observation point on the balcony at the Visitor Center overlooking the great Mendenhall Glacier at Juneau, Alaska. Before me was a beautiful scene. The glacier reflected in the large lake. Ooh, ahh. Both to the left and right were mountains. It was a beautiful clear day. I watched the... The Warner Brothers Make NoiseBy Stephen Schochet - 06/02/2005 Hollywood was an attractive place for the early filmmakers to settle, full of good weather, orange and lemon trees. For producers who owed money on borrowed camera equipment if a creditor came after them, they could hide among the trees. It was a hard business full of causalities and took a pirate`s...
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