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July 2009

Traveling with children – Thought of Oaxaca, Mexico?

July 31, 2009

Traveling with children adds a whole extra dimension to the travel planning process. You have to think about the distances involved – no normal child enjoys spending too long in a plane or car – as well as the activities there that might entertain them, plus whether they will eat the food available, and so [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/31/2009

July 31, 2009
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Below is a list of travel stories and news for 7/31/2009
Virgin Galactic Determined to Send Folks Into Space || Jaunted
While we thought their collection of songs for an playlist in space was just a joke, it looks like Virgin Galactic is still really serious about putting civilian folks into space. Richard Branson reportedly sold about [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/31/2009 Hogwarts Hall

July 31, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/31/2009 is of Hogwarts Hall and was taken by nathanaels

Photo credit: nathanaels
Seeing how today is Harry Potter’s Birthday we couldn’t resist the urge to show you Hogwarts Hall. Technically it’s the hall in Christ’s Church in Oxford, where the Hogwarts Hall scenes are filmed, but you can [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/31/2009 Battleship at San Jacinto Park

July 31, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/31/2009 is of San Jacinto Park in Fog-OneEighteen285 and was taken by OneEighteen

Photo credit: OneEighteen
Located in San Jacinto Park, the San Jacinto Monument in Houston, Texas features the world’s tallest memorial column — 15 feet taller than the Washington Monument. The monument and the museum at its [...]

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Family Attractions in Denver

July 31, 2009
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The mile high city of Denver Colorado is rich with history and vibrant activities, the perfect place to take a family on vacation. You’ll find so much to see and do in Denver that you’ll probably want to come back for your next vacation too.

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Travel Deals of the Week 7/30/2009

July 30, 2009
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Here’s a list of travel deals that came across our desk this week

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Travel Stories and News for 7/30/2009

July 30, 2009
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World’s strangest ice cream – Seasonal- msnbc.com
The Japanese are known for their adventurous taste buds, but when it comes to ice cream, even they have their limits.

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/30/2009 Train in Rocky Mountains

July 30, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/30/2009 is of a train in Rocky Mountains and was taken by jurvetson

Photo credit: jurvetson

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Museums in Houston

July 30, 2009
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For a big blast of museums, the Houston Museum District is an area with a radius of 1.5 miles from the Mecom Fountain. This museum district is packed with 18 museums (although some of them don’t fall into a traditional museum category) which give visitors a taste of art, science, and education in a variety [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/29/2009

July 29, 2009
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tripso.com | 7 basic standards of excellence needed to merit 5-Stars
The 5-Star hotel and restaurant standards varies for different people depending on personal requirements and expectations. There’s no question that some part of a 5-Star ranking is subjective. But here’s a summary of a few [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/29/2009 Ribblehead Viaduct

July 29, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/29/2009 is of the Ribblehead Viaduct and was taken by chantrybee

Photo credit: chantrybee
Located in North Yorkshire, England, Ribblehead Viaduct is a railway viaduct that passes through some of the most spectacular scenery you will find in Europe. The railway goes across the valley of the River Ribble. [...]

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Family Attractions in London

July 29, 2009
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Sometimes keeping kids occupied on vacation is difficult, especially when your vacation is in a foreign country. But a trip to London with the family is one that is sure to be fun for everyone as there is so much to see and do. Use our handpicked family fun guide below to find the best [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/28/2009

July 28, 2009
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The World’s Most Beautiful Currencies – Slideshows – CNBC.com
The Most Beautiful Bills, Have you ever been in another country and thought,” These folks really have some beautiful money?” Whether it was the colors, the portraits, or the overall design, good looking money is just a [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/28/2009 Antarctica Kayak

July 28, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/28/2009 is of an Antarctica Kayak trip and was taken by 23am.com

Photo credit: 23am.com

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Book Review: In Search of King Solomon’s Mines

July 28, 2009
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Travels through Africa tend to make for fascinating travel narratives because the depths of Africa are usually places that fewer of us get to – and for that reason alone Tahir Shah’s In Search of King Solomon’s Mines: A Quest in Ethiopia is already a great armchair travel story. The premise, too, is a great [...]

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Giant Statues of the World

July 28, 2009
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Recently, movie theaters began exhibiting 3D digital cinema as the next big thing.  But this is really just history repeating itself.  It all goes back, ages ago, to when a caveman walked in with the world’s first sculpture to show off how much greater his work was than all of those old-fashioned cave paintings.  Three [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/27/2009

July 27, 2009
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Lost cities of the world – Telegraph
Ancient history books are littered with examples of cities that were destroyed, abandoned or swallowed up by the sea. The existence of some have never been proved. The remnants of others can still be visited.

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/27/2009 Columbus Ohio

July 27, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/27/2009 is of Columbus Ohio and was taken by J. Rosario

Photo credit: J. Rosario
Columbus is the capital city of Ohio and has a population in the metro area of approximately 1.8 million people. According to numerous publications, Columbus is one of the best large cities to reside [...]

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Golf Courses in Reno

July 27, 2009
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Going out west to golf is nothing new, the climate creates an almost perfect atmosphere for year round golfing and the desert provides unique terrain and vistas that golfers find new and exciting. Reno is one of the best cities if you’re looking for a golfing oasis in the sea of desert. Use the following [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/26/2009 Glade Creek West Virginia

July 26, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/26/2009 is of Glade Creek Mill and was taken by Jimmy_Joe

Photo credit: Jimmy_Joe
The Glade Creek Grist Mill is located in Babcock State Park in West Virginia. The park features over 4,000 acres of rugged yet beautiful scenery including a trout stream, mountain vistas and many overlooks for [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/25/2009 Lake Tahoe

July 25, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/25/2009 is of Lake Tahoe and was taken by wili_hybrid

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In the western part of the United States, Lake Tahoe is one of the most popular vacation destinations. It’s located on the border between Nevada and northern California and has everything from ski resorts to casinos. [...]

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Travel Deals of the Week 7/24/2009

July 24, 2009
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Below are some travel deals which came across our desk this week 7/24/2009

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/24/2009 Moraine Lake Canada

July 24, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/24/2009 is of Moraine Lake Canada and was taken by Satoru Kikuchi

Photo credit: Satoru Kikuchi
One of the most beautiful lakes in Canada is Moraine Lake. Close to the city of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake is located in Banff National Park. If you are considering visiting the lake, [...]

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Hershey’s Chocolate World

July 24, 2009
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If you are a chocolate lover it does not get much better than visiting Hershey Chocolate World. With so much to see and do, it is easy to spend an entire day at this attraction without ever getting bored. And of course, you will have plenty of opportunities to sample chocolates along the way. Does [...]

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Five Main Destinations in South Korea

July 24, 2009
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South Korea is a country full of contrasts – ancient history and culture and modern technology and high rise cities – and together with its relatively small size, it makes a great country to visit. The five most visited areas of South Korea are:

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Travel Stories and News for 7/23/2009

July 23, 2009
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Mammoth Telescope to Be Built in Hawaii | Wired Science | Wired.com
Hawaii beat out Chile to become the site of the Thirty-Meter Telescope, which is scheduled to be completed in 2018.

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/23/2009 Volterra, Italy

July 23, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/23/2009 is of Campagne di Volterra-francesco sgroi81 and was taken by francesco sgroi

Photo credit: francesco sgroi
Volterra, Italy is located in the country’s Tuscany region. It has a population of around 12,000 people and has a number of interesting sights including the Piazza dei Priori square, the Santa [...]

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Top Landmarks in St Louis

July 23, 2009
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The city of St. Louis is not only known for one of its landmarks but has earned a nickname based on it, the Gateway City. Although St. Louis is known for The Gateway Arch it’s also home to a huge number of popular landmarks which are very popular with tourists and locals alike.

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Hershey Story Museum

July 23, 2009
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Are you interested in learning more about Hershey, Pennsylvania and all the chocolate that the area produces? If so, you don’t have to travel any further than the Hershey Museum. This attraction, located in downtown Hershey, will take you through the life of Milton Hershey while also offering interactive displays, activities for children, a chocolate [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/22/2009

July 22, 2009
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Kissing, chewing — the ‘germiest ‘ tourist attractions – CNN.com
They scream germs: Used gum. A flock of pigeons. A tomb covered with kisses. Dirty pigeons flock to St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy. These bacteria-infested attractions have topped an unusual list compiled by editors at [...]

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