Weekend Getaways in San Francisco

You can pick and choose and fill a weekend with one specific activity that you love, or you can mix and match activities and taste a little bit of everything that San Francisco has to offer.

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How to Plan a Family Cruise Vacation

Family vacations used to mean a camping trip or a Disney vacation but today that’s changed and people are looking for more extravagant vacations to take with their families.

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Planning a Weekend Getaway to Chicago

Chicago is an excellent destination if you’re looking for a weekend getaway. It is the third largest city in the United States and packed with so many exciting activities and adventures that there is something for everyone.

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Sightseeing in Miami

There is much more to see and do in the Miami area. For sightseeing options in Miami other than South Beach use the following as a guide.

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Historic Landmarks in Paris

Paris is known as one of the romantic cities in the world, part of the reasons for that designation is its romantic connection to the past. Paris has been a leading city and important cultural hub for more than two thousand years, its cultural significance and historical stamp can be felt the world over. Visitors to Paris are well advised to visit some of the local historic landmarks for one of a kind experiences that will leave them awestruck with wonder and with a deeper understanding of the history of this magnificent city.

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Travel Books: New From Rough Guides in 2010

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It’s been a while since we checked in on the new travel guide books being produced by Rough Guides, and they’ve had a busy start to the 2010 publishing year. You’re in luck if you’re planning a trip to any of the following destinations, because they have hot off the press guides ready for you:

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Three Best Churches in Paris

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Paris is full of beautiful churches and you can stumble into quite a few of them just from random walking through the Paris streets. However, there are three famous Paris churches which really are too beautiful to miss.

Notre Dame Cathedral is arguably Paris’s most famous church, or in fact one of the world’s most famous [...]

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Weekend Getaways in San Francisco

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San Francisco is one of those incredible destinations that is loaded with activities for a variety of interests, activity levels and personality types. This is why it’s a perfect city to escape to for a weekend.  You can pick and choose and fill a weekend with one specific activity that you love, or you can [...]

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Top Landmarks in Houston

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Houston is the largest city in the United States and the fourth largest in the United States with a population of more than 2 million. The city was founded back in 1836 and incorporated less than a year later. At the time Texas was not a part o f the United States and was governed [...]

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How to Plan a Family Cruise Vacation

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Family vacations used to mean a camping trip or a Disney vacation but today that’s changed and people are looking for more extravagant vacations to take with their families. The cruise industry realized this pretty early on and began tailoring some of their events and even whole cruises to accommodate families with children.
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Book Review: The 100 Best Volunteer Vacations

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The 100 Best Volunteer Vacations to Enrich Your Life by Pam Grout is more than just another Top 100 style travel book. Volunteer vacations (aka voluntourism) are becoming more and more popular – Grout quotes a 2008 study which says 40% of Americans would like to do some volunteering while on vacation – and finding volunteer [...]

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Family Fun in Hong Kong

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Despite its return to Chinese rule, Hong Kong is still a fantastic place for a vacation and if you are considering taking your kids with you, then there are heaps of possiblities for family fun here. It’s a great family destination because it’s exotic but pretty safe, and also has a few attractions which kids [...]

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Planning a Weekend Getaway to Chicago

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Chicago is an excellent destination if you’re looking for a weekend getaway. It is the third largest city in the United States and packed with so many exciting activities and adventures that there is something for everyone.

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Must-See Attractions in Barcelona

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Barcelona might be the country’s second city after capital Madrid, but it is definitely my favorite place to visit in Spain. It’s a vibrant city full of color and life and sometimes a little craziness – it is certainly never boring. Some of the highlights of Barcelona’s tourist attractions include:

A walk down Las Ramblas, the [...]

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Sightseeing in Miami

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If you’re traveling to Miami Florida the first sightseeing stop you’ll probably want to make is to South Beach where you’ll see the beautiful beach and ocean, some sunbathing beauties and possibly a celebrity or two. But there is much more to see and do in the Miami area. For sightseeing options in Miami other [...]

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Book Review: 100 Greatest Trips

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There’s no disputing that the late 2009 edition of Travel + Leisure magazine’s glossy coffee table book 100 Greatest Trips is a beautiful book, but it should really be renamed “100 Greatest Trips To Places Western Tourists Are Likely To Go”. While all the continents are represented in the book, there’s a huge emphasis on [...]

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Sightseeing Highlights of New Zealand

hot springs of Rotorua

New Zealand might have got a huge boost in tourist numbers of the Lord of the Rings films were made there, but even before that there were plenty of great reasons to visit this country. It’s full of scenic highlights, and you can go from glaciers to mountains to beaches in a day. Some of [...]

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Thanks to our Sponsors – February 2010

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Historic Landmarks in Paris

Historic Landmarks in Paris

Paris is known as one of the romantic cities in the world, part of the reasons for that designation is its romantic connection to the past. Paris has been a leading city and important cultural hub for more than two thousand years, its cultural significance and historical stamp can be felt the world over. Visitors [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Dallas

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Dallas Texas has quite an interesting past as it seemed to be an area everybody wanted but one that just wanted to run itself. Originally the area was settled by the Caddo Native Americans but that didn’t stop Spain and France from declaring the territory as theirs, simultaneously. Although it then officially become only a [...]

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Stopover Tips for Frankfurt, Germany

Stopover Tips for Frankfurt, Germany

The city of Frankfurt may not be the most exciting destination Germany has to offer, but with the large Frankfurt International Airport being such a hub for air traffic in and out of Europe, it is quite likely that you might find yourself in Frankfurt overnight with some time to kill. If you do wind [...]

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Sightseeing in Singapore

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More than just a hub where millions of people change planes each year, Singapore is a tourist attraction in itself. It’s a gentle introduction to Asia, where things look Western and most people speak English, but the Asian culture is there to enjoy as well. Some of the main sights of Singapore include:

Orchard Road, where [...]

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Family Attractions in Cancun

Family Attractions in Cancun

Cancun obviously inspires images of romantic escapes but it’s also an incredible place to take your family for a vacation of a lifetime. Imagine the wonder the ancient ruins of the Mayan can inspire. The incredible delight your family will experience with an intimate dolphin encounter. The fun you can have playing and exploring Xcaret. [...]

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Sightseeing in Naples Italy

Sightseeing in Naples Italy

Naples is one of those romantic cities that everyone should make a point of visiting at some point in their life. Naples is one of the oldest cities in the western world with an unusual blend of old and new. Founded by the ancient Greeks the city quickly became an integral part of the roman [...]

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Book Review: Australia’s Best Eco-Friendly Holidays

Being an eco-friendly traveler is getting ever higher on the agenda these days and with the new Australia’s Best Eco-Friendly Holidays: Over 1,000 Unique Travel Experiences by Ken Eastwood, part of the Explore Australia series, there are plenty of opportunities for willing tourists to find sustainable and environmentally sound activities throughout Australia.

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Luxembourg and Liechtenstein: Visiting Tiny Countries

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If you’re traveling around the middle of Western Europe, you might well wonder whether it’s worth popping in to two of the smallest countries there: Liechtenstein, nestled in the Alps between Switzerland and Austria, and Luxembourg, squeezed in between Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Both countries are tiny – especially Liechtenstein at just 62 square [...]

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Romantic Destinations in Washington DC

Romantic Destinations in Washington DC

Romance and politics seem to go hand in hand so why not head to Washington D.C. for a romantic escape with your loved one?

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Family Attractions in Miami

Family Attractions in Miami

Miami isn’t known for catering to families, in fact it’s quite the opposite with its tops optional beaches, all night partying, club hopping culture and celebrity sprinkled streets. But there is another side to Miami and there are more than enough activities for family fun.

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Playing Golf in the Australian Desert

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Ever wondered where the world’s largest golf course is? In fact it’s only recently opened, and it’s in the middle of Australia – in fact, it’s way out in the middle of the desert, where they certainly have plenty of space. It’s called the Nullarbor Links – Nullarbor is the name of the desert area [...]

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Sightseeing in Saint Petersburg, Russia

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Russia’s second largest city is, at least in my opinion, by far its prettiest. Saint Petersburg doesn’t have quite the hustle and bustle of Moscow, but it’s a majestic city resting on the Neva River and has so many interesting activities to keep you busy, including:

A visit to the Hermitage Museum in the Winter Palace. [...]

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Best Beaches of Caribbean

Best Beaches of Caribbean

Pristine white sands, crystal clear turquoise waters, and palm trees swaying in warm gentle breezes, these are the images that come to mind when you think of Caribbean Beaches. These are some of our favorite Caribbean Beaches to visit and relax on.

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Hotel Review – Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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Located slightly off the strip, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was built in 1995 by one of the co founders of the Hard Rock Café. The hotel has undergone two extensive expansions since and now rests on 16.7 acres. Of note, The Who’s bassist John Entwistle died in the hotel in 2002, although the [...]

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Book Review: Plane Insanity

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A lot of us dream about becoming a flight attendant when we’re younger, but for the few who turn their dream into reality, they might just find that the reality is not quite as romantic as we like to believe. And if the book Plane Insanity: A Flight Attendant’s Tale of Sex, Rage and Queasiness [...]

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Thanks to our Sponsors January 2010

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Thanks to our sponsors who help us keep regular posts here

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Sightseeing Highlights of New Zealand

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New Zealand might have got a huge boost in tourist numbers of the Lord of the Rings films were made there, but even before that there were plenty of great reasons to visit this country. It’s full of scenic highlights, and you can go from glaciers to mountains to beaches in a day. Some of [...]

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