From the monthly archives:

August 2009

Travel Photo of the Day 8/13/2009 Montreux Lake Geneva

The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/13/2009 is of Montreux Lake Geneva and was taken by Luis Barreto654

Photo credit: (~+) Luis Barreto
Montreux is a town located on Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps and it is home to about 24,000 people. The town has become been a popular tourist destination among more [...]

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Sightseeing in San Diego

If you’re headed to San Diego on vacation you probably already have one or more tourist stops that you want to hit, the city is simply loaded with activities. Unless you’re planning on making a return visit, your best bet is to research what there is to see and do in San Diego and then [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/12/2009 Northern Lights

The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/12/2009 is of Northern Lights in Greenland and was taken by nick_russill767

Photo credit: nick_russill
Tasiilaq is the most populous town in Eastern Greenland and has become somewhat popular as a place to go in order to see the beautiful Northern Lights. Also known as aurora borealis, the lights [...]

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Weekend Getaways in Montreal

If you’re looking for a great weekend getaway but don’t necessarily want to spend a ton of money you can still target a foreign country, just set your sights higher than tropical. Montreal is really a great place to go for a weekend getaway and the prices are much better than they would be if [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/11/2009 Viaduc de Millau

The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/11/2009 is of Viaduc de Millau and was taken by Welland

Photo credit: Welland
The Viaduc de Millau, or the Millau Viaduct, is a large road-bridge that spans the Tarn River valley near Millau in Southern France. It is the tallest vehicular bridge in the world, standing at 1,125 [...]

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Book Review: Fun on Foot in New York

Fun on Foot in New York, by Warwick and Nola Ford, has a long but informative subtitle: “The runners’ and walkers’ guide to New York City and its surrounds in New York State and New Jersey”. This basically sums up exactly what this book is about.
The introductory section of Fun on Foot gives useful background [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/10/2009 Mt. Kirkjufell

The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/10/2009 is of Covered Kirkjufell and was taken by Maedi.

Photo credit: Maedi.
Olafsvik is a town of about 1,000 people located at the end of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in Iceland. The town makes its living from its thriving fishing industry, as well as by the services it provides [...]

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Family Dining in Cleveland

Cleveland is a great place to go on a family vacation, it’s packed full of exciting things that an entire family can enjoy. From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to an exciting day with the Cleveland Browns or relaxing cruise on the Nautica Queen Cruise Ship, there is a multitude of [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/9/2009 Boracay

The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/9/2009 is of Boracay in the Philippines and was taken by -Gep-

Photo credit: -Gep-
Boracay is one of the Philippines most popular tourist destinations, located on the northwestern tip of Panay island. White Beach is especially revered among tourists for its impeccably smooth water and beautiful vistas, while Bulabog [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/8/2009 Jones Beach Long Island

The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/8/2009 is of Jones Beach long Island and was taken by ob1left

Photo credit: ob1left
Jones Beach State Park, which is most commonly known as just Jones Beach, is a state park in Nassau County on Jones Beach Island. The park is renowned for its beautiful beaches that span [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/7/2009 East Shore Park

The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/7/2009 is of East Shore Park by versageek

Photo credit: versageek
East Shore Park in New Haven Connecticuit features a harbor setting, making it a perfect destination for activities like fishing, strolling, and nature enjoyment in general. Bird and wildlife watching are also popular pastimes at East Shore Park, [...]

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Best Spas in Miami

Miami is an oasis for the rich and famous but it’s still accessible and affordable for people who have average incomes and don’t travel with paparazzi in tow. This creates a unique blend of people looking to simply experience fun in the sun on the coast. When your primary goal is one of relaxation and [...]

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Best Places to Shop in Chicago

Chicago is one of the best cities in the United States for shopping. You get big city fashions at Midwest prices, meaning it’s the best of both worlds. If you’ve got a little extra cash now this is the perfect time to hit the shopping hot spots in Chicago as retailers are dropping prices to [...]

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Travel Deals of the Week 8/5/2009

Below are a list of travel deals that came across our desk this week

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Art Galleries and Museums in Philadelphia

If you’re looking for a city that is chock full of art galleries and museums then Philadelphia hits that nail right on the head. You could spend months trying to take in all the Philadelphia art galleries and museums have to offer and probably still have a list of things to see. We’ll hit some [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/4/2009 Sunset Over Athens

The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/4/2009 is of a sunset over Athens and was taken by ihasb33r

Photo credit: ihasb33r
Few cities have a history that spans as much time and as much significance as Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece. At least 3,400 years old, the city in which the likes [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/4/2009 Elephant in Kruger National Park

The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/4/2009 is of an Elephant in Kruger National Park and was taken by TheLizardQueen

Photo credit: TheLizardQueen
If you are interested in a safari, Kruger National Park and other areas in South Africa offer terrific trips. Kruger National Park and the surrounding private game reserves feature luxurious game lodges, [...]

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Book Review: Night + Day Athens

Pulse Guides recently started a Night + Day series of guide books and one of their first was Joyce-Ann Gatsoulis’s Night + Day Athens. The goal behind the Night + Day books, which are part of the Cool Cities Series, is to provide travelers with not only the typical daytime sights to see, but also [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/3/2009 Eleven Mile Canyon

The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/3/2009 is of Eleven Mile Canyon-cpt.spock239 and was taken by cpt.spock

Photo credit: cpt.spock
Eleven Mile Canyon in a popular recreation in Colorado on the South Platte River. It’s popular among adventure travelers who can enjoy fishing, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing and other outdoor activities. Campsites surround the reservoir, [...]

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Hot Restaurants in Seattle

Seattle is an usual place to dine because your get the wonderful combination of natural resources, waterfront locale, and an environmentalist attitude. Just add diners and stir and you’ve got the perfect recipe for incredible dining. So it’s no surprise that Seattle has some incredible hotspot dining restaurants that are not only drawing raves but [...]

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