From the monthly archives:

March 2008

Best Snorkeling in the Caribbean

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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

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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. In addition, the narrow valley boasts [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Philadelphia

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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 attention to the history of New York City, [...]

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Top Landmarks in Paris

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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

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

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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 for the [...]

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Explore the Mexican Riviera

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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 Guatemala, offers a little bit [...]

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Tips for Going on a Volunteer Vacation

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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 your values doing work [...]

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Visiting Panama City Beach Florida

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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 Mexico

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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 options. Our choices for the best [...]

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Top Landmarks in Rome

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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 the top landmarks that they can [...]

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Tips for planning a girlfriend getaway

Tips for planning a girlfriend getaway

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 the girls for any length of time, settle on a date first and stick to it. Make it far enough in advance to [...]

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