From the monthly archives:

March 2008

Living it up at the Luxor in Las Vegas

March 28, 2008

Luxor Resort & Casino, the Pyramid hotel, soars 350 feet into the desert sky, with its Sky Beam lighting up the sky.

The Luxor Hotel, at the south end of the Las Vegas strip, is an Egyptian-themed hotel, dominated by a striking 350-foot tall pyramid, capped by a beacon so bright it’s visible from space. Built [...]

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Best Snorkeling in the Caribbean

March 27, 2008
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The Caribbean is a great place for beachcombers, but if you’d like to exert yourself a little more, it’s also a great place for snorkeling or diving. Anyone can snorkel, but diving requires some instruction. Fortunately most places with great diving also offer diving courses. Or, you can learn to dive before you take off. [...]

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Visiting Napa Valley

March 27, 2008

John Phelps Vineyard in Napa Valley

California’s Napa Valley has all of the makings for a relaxing and romantic vacation – sensational scenery, quiet and intimate restaurants, cozy inns–and wine. America’s premiere wine district, located north of the San Francisco Bay area, is home to over 200 wineries, from small farms to large corporate concerns. [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Philadelphia

March 26, 2008

The Liberty Bell with Philadelphia Hall in the background

Philadelphia is a city which often gets overshadowed by other East Coast cities in terms of its important to the United States both historically and today. Although people do realize that there are historic landmarks to see in Philadelphia, they often forget about them because of their [...]

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Read Holy Cow! To Prepare for a Trip to India

March 25, 2008

Sarah Macdonald Holy Cow Travel Guide for visiting India

If you’re planning a trip to India any time soon, get hold of Sarah Macdonald’s Holy Cow! to prepare you for some of what you might find in this fascinating country.
Macdonald is an Australian journalist who ended up living in New Delhi for two years when her [...]

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Top Landmarks in Paris

March 24, 2008
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Where would be the first place that you would make sure to stop if you had the opportunity to take a vacation trip to Paris? Chances are that you would make sure to head to the because it’s the most famous landmark in Paris; it’s also one that’s hard to miss when you’re in the [...]

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Kiva Microlending Website

March 20, 2008

So a friend sent me a link to Kiva.com a website that lets you lend money to businesses in developing countries to help them grow their businesses. Please check it out and see if there’s anyway you can help even $25 will make a difference, check out the Kathika Profile.

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Wynn Hotel Review

March 19, 2008
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Opened in the spring of 2005, the Wynn Las Vegas is one of Las Vegas’ tallest buildings. Once the site of the legendary Desert Inn Resort, the 215-acre property combines the “Old Las Vegas” tradition with new technology, such as high-speed Internet connections and VOIP technology, in all of the guest rooms. Named [...]

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Explore the Mexican Riviera

March 17, 2008

A sunset in Acapulco .

The cruise industry dubbed Mexico’s Pacific Coast the Mexican Riviera–a name whose glamor was bolstered by its prominence in the 1970s TV show “The Loveboat,” where Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta were often featured as ports of call. The area, which stretches from Baja, California to Mexico’s border with [...]

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Tips for Going on a Volunteer Vacation

March 16, 2008

A backpacking trip through Chile

Not everyone wants to bask on a beach during their vacation. If you’re looking for something a little more challenging, consider a volunteer vacation.
Volunteer vacations give you a chance to interact with people from other cultures and to help others improve their lives. Pick a trip with an organization that shares [...]

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Visiting Panama City Beach Florida

March 14, 2008

A view down the shoreline of Panama City Beach.

Panama City Beach, located on the Gulf of Mexico along Florida’s Panhandle, is a popular resort destination, especially among families and students during spring break season. The quiet seaside community boasts 27 miles of coastline, affordable accommodations, 300 days of sunshine, and a carefree and relaxed lifestyle. [...]

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Top Beaches in Cancun

March 12, 2008

A hotel beach in Cancun Mexico.

Cancun, on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is blessed with sunny weather more than 10 months out of the year, a casual and friendly lifestyle, and plenty of world-class beaches. The resort area is surrounded by water, on the Caribbean side and the lagoon side, getting visitors a wealth of bathing [...]

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Las Vegas’ Bellagio Resort Hotel

March 11, 2008

Bellagio is a AAA Five-Diamond rated luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA.

The Bellagio Hotel, named for a small village in Italy’s lake district, is one of Las Vegas’ finest and most luxurious hotels. Built in 1998, the Bellagio is known for its elegant decor and fixtures, its [...]

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Top Landmarks in Rome

March 10, 2008

A panoramic view or Rome at sunset

You are probably only going to get a handful of opportunities to visit Rome. That’s if you are lucky; many Rome travelers are there for their first and only experience of this magnificent ancient city. Because of this, Rome travelers are particularly keen on trying to see all of [...]

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Tips for planning a girls’ getaway

March 6, 2008

Vacationing with a group of your girlfriends can provide a lifetime of memories if you take the time to plan your vacation before hand

Between the demands of work, children and significant others it can be tough to even agree on a date for a girls’ night out, so if you’re planning to get away with [...]

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GrandLuxe Rail Journeys

March 4, 2008

GrandLuxe Rail Journeys

Do you want to go on a vacation but want a new and unique experience? Tired of driving or flying to get where you want to go? If you want to see North America in a whole new light while enjoying a fun adventure, consider traveling by train with a trip from GrandLuxe [...]

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