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Family Friendly Travel for the Holiday Season

 

Almost synonymous with holiday is family. After all, it is our familial ties that require us to show up to our least favorite aunt's house and actually stay for more than 15 minutes. But most people are even vocally more appreciative of their families and seemingly…
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Added by Jean Dabrowski on December 18, 2010 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Taj Mahal monument of India

Taj Mahal -The 'temple of love,' was constructed to keep a promise that was made by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to his wife Mumtaz Mahal who expressed her last dying wish to the distraught Shah Jahan to build her a memorial that would be the ultimate dedication to unparallel love in the entire world.

The construction of this marvelous building began in 1931 that takes 22 years and finally completed in 1653. 20,000 labour works day and night to…

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Added by Travel Tips on December 18, 2010 at 5:28am — No Comments

Is Your Baby Safe Flying?

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Is Your Baby Safe Flying?



It’s tortured reasoning.



The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) position on mandatory child…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on December 17, 2010 at 4:05pm — No Comments

Penguins, Dolphins, and Welsh History in Patagonia, Argentina

 

By Roy Heale

 

One of the most fascinating and enjoyable day trips from Puerto Madryn, Argentina is the journey south to visit the penguin reserve at Punta Tombo. With stops along the…

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Added by Roy Heale on December 17, 2010 at 3:27pm — No Comments

Journey Through Sparkling Champagne

 

Perfectly positioned between Paris and Belgium lies Champagne, a region popular for the bright bubbly wine its soil produces. Beautiful countryside and vast vineyards draw visitors to the sparsely populated region famous for its namesake, which literally translates to "countryside."
Postcard-worthy views from almost anywhere around the plateau-like country reveal rolling hills, clear skies, and a land that sits above ancient caves and filled cellars that hold the…
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Added by Jean Dabrowski on December 17, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Goa Organizing Events to Lure More Tourism

Goa tourism is organizing different kind of events to motivate tourists to visit Goa India. Goa beaches are one of the major Goa attractions and face huge tourists influx during every season. Starting form Keri beach located at northern end of Goa to Palolim beach of south end, Every Goa beaches will give you immaculate and distinct sense of joy and contentment.

Goa is a fascinating Indian city that is loved by tourists because of the many attractions that can be found here.…

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Added by Travel Tips on December 17, 2010 at 12:30am — 1 Comment

Varkala, the exotic peaceful beach destination

Varkala is a calm and quiet hamlet, seaside tourist resort and spa. It is a small coastal town located 51 kilometers (approx. 32 miles) northwest of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) and 37 km southwest of Kollam in Kerala that is also an important religious place for the Hindus. Varkala beach is…

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Added by Anil Rawat on December 16, 2010 at 11:17pm — No Comments

Sun WineFest 2011

The 8th Annual Sun WineFest returns to Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Casino January 28 -30th. This is hands down the largest food and beverage extravaganza in New England and it’s right in my backyard! The hub of activity centers around the…

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Added by Steve Mirsky on December 16, 2010 at 10:31pm — No Comments

Famous Beaches in Goa

The first thing that comes in our mind when we talk about Goa is its beaches. Spotted with exotic beaches this coastal city is the most sought after destinations among the beach lovers around the globe.

The beaches of Goa rated among the best through out the world and attract traveler with its vibrant cosmopolitan culture. There are large number of water sports facilities…

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Added by allthebest on December 16, 2010 at 7:28am — No Comments

Travel Guide of Haridwar

There are many holy places located in India. Among them, this is the sacred land where pilgrims come to find God. It is the ‘Gateway of God’, which will enchant you with its interesting mythology and legends. It stands one among the four places on earth where immortality elixir fell from the pitcher of Gods. If you still haven’t got the city mentioned here, then it is Haridwar-one of the most religious cities in…

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Added by Lonely Planet on December 16, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

The Spirit of Christmas Las Vegas Style

Christmas for me has always been a busy time of year. A time of stressing over gift ideas, baking and fitting in special Holiday events. Exhausting but joyous. It is also the time of year when we receive unbelievable offers from fabulous Las Vegas.

THE OFFER

Ask anyone who works in Sin City and they'll tell you the slowest time of the year for them is the period between…

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Added by Comphoppers on December 15, 2010 at 4:25pm — No Comments

The Chaos of Travel: Who Can Help?

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The Chaos of Travel: Who Can Help?



While it might have been a bit ambitious for PhosCusWright to call…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on December 15, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Wayanad, the Exotic Destination in Kerala, India

Wayanad literally means 'Land of Paddy Fields'. It is unspoilt expanse of virgin rainforests in the Western Ghats that is bordered by the Nagarhole National Park, Bandipur National Park andMudumalai. The misty environs of Wayanad offer a wide range of trekking…

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Added by Anil Rawat on December 14, 2010 at 2:38am — No Comments

Wonderful, Heavenly, Blessed Destinations in India

Cultural Tourism India

So while it is difficult to grasp the whole Places To Visit India in a…

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Added by Travel Tips on December 13, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments

Venice, Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp Shine in "The Tourist"

I admit it: I'll go see just about any movie set in a great locale, even if I suspect the plot's a stinker. That partly explains why we braved the frigid winds rattling the Kingston-Rhinecliff bridge last night to join a dozen or so Upstate New York locals at the Hudson Valley Mall to watch Venice, Angelina Jolie, and Johnny Depp (in that order) in The Tourist.



We'd been warned: "Pretty people went to Venice and made a pretty movie. Joining them won’t be thoroughly…

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Added by Jose Balido on December 12, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Sun, Surf, and Fabulous Beaches: Búzios, Brazil

 

Just one hundred and twenty miles north of Rio de Janeiro lies a small peninsula known as Armação dos Búzios. It is only eight kilometers long and adorned with over twenty magnificent beaches which are bathed in brilliant sunshine…

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Added by Roy Heale on December 12, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Mofongo at Bávaro Princess: One of Many Dominican Specialities

So it was Dominican night at La Hispaniola Restaurant, an on site restaurant in Punta Cana's Bavaro Princess Resort. The court yard outside was bustling with artisan craftspeople. A glass artist trained a precision torch on delicate tubes twisting and blowing them to create exquisite ornamental palm trees, and other decorative objects. Wood carvers spread out their inventive wares and classic Dominican cigars…

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Added by Steve Mirsky on December 12, 2010 at 2:50pm — No Comments

New Cabo Hotel Featuring Top Baja Mediterranean

If you are planning a much needed fun-in-the-sun getaway this winter, you’re in for a treat! Solmar Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its newest luxury property’s grand opening in Los Cabos Mexico at…

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Added by Steve Mirsky on December 11, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Hotels Near San José Costa Rica Airport

Recently renewed the Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in Alajuela Province, about 20 km away from San Jose downtown. The airport which is Costa Rica´s primary Airport serves a great number of tourists from all over the world. At this airport, SANSA Domestic Airline has its own operation center just 1 block away from arrivals gate.

The Costa Rican government charges a $26 USD departure fee, which can be paid in cash (U.S. dollars or equivalent…

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Added by Erick Hidalgo on December 11, 2010 at 11:32am — No Comments

Kovalam, A Romantic Beach in India's Kerala

he amalgamated beauty of sun, sand and sea fringed by coconut trees make beaches a romantic destination where one can get relief from their weary thoughts and life.



Three day weekend holidays provided me an opportunity to spend a memorable India holidays at beachside, as I was in Thiruvananthapuram Capital City of Kerala for my official work. This plan was in my mind so I wrapped up my work by Thursday and…

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Added by Travel Tips on December 11, 2010 at 9:58am — No Comments

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