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If you enjoy scuba diving, Hawaii is a fantastic destination that offers great diversity for scuba divers. Hawaii is made up of over 100 individual islands, with scuba diving locations positioned most prominently on six of those islands.

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Churchill Falls is located on the Churchill River in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The waterfalls are dry as the waters of the river have been being diverted into Churchill Falls Hydroelectric Power Station since 1970.

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Niagara Falls is one of the places which regularly makes the must-see list on a traveler’s itinerary. It’s one of the most amazing features of the natural world with cascading waterfalls and beautiful surroundings. More than this, it is located in a diverse area which offers much more to do than many travelers realize at first. Americans who visit Niagara Falls get a chance to see a bit of the Canadian culture and visitors find that there’s a surprising amount of activity in the area.

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Each year, since 1962, the picturesque village of Niagara-on-the-Lake has hosted the Shaw Festival, a seven-month celebration of the works of British playwright, George Bernard Shaw and those of his contemporaries.

Niagara-on-the-Lake, located about a half-hour’s drive north of Niagara Falls, is the antithesis of the carnival atmosphere that surrounds the Falls. This 19th century village on the shores of Lake Ontario, is filled with restored inns, quaint shops, and traditional Irish and Scottish-style restaurants.

The Shaw Festival, runs from April through mid-November each year. This year’s schedule includes 10 plays held in three theaters. Among the productions yet to run are:

• Hotel Peccadillo by Georges Feydeau and Maurice DeVallieres
• Saint Joan by Shaw
• Circle by Somerset Maugham
• Tristan: A Musical by Paul Sportelli and Jay Turney
• A Month in the Country by Brian Friel
• The Philanderer by Shaw
• Mack and Mabel by Michael Stewart
• The Kiltartan Comedies by Lady Augusta Gregory
• The Cassillis Engagement by St. John Hankin
• Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams

Tickets to the Shaw Festival range from $18 to $95. Tickets are available online, at the box office, or by phone. In addition, many of the local inns, such as the Prince of Wales, offer packages that include accommodations and theater tickets.

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When you are thinking of destinations for a weekend getaway, Detroit probably isn’t the first city to come to mind. While Detroit is known best for being the Motor City and Motown, it’s also the hub city for the American auto industry that fighting to survive, it just doesn’t seem like it’s the happiest place on earth. Despite the ongoing struggles of the auto industry, Detroit has lots going on and there are many fun filled physical and cultural activities that you can partake in over the course of a weekend. Since it’s not really considered a prime tourist destination, nicer 4 & 5 star hotels are more accessible for the masses. Take for instance the Royal Park Hotel, which is a 4 star hotel reminiscent of an English manor located 30 minutes north of the city in Rochester. This is a perfect hotel for partaking in activities of generations past, such as fly-fishing in the Paint Creek or you can dress in your spiffiest argyle clothing and perfect your croquet game. Guests also have access to prestigious private golf and hunting clubs. A getaway retreat isn’t complete without spa treatments or shopping (at least for most women) and both can be found within walking distance of the property. If you can’t bear to part with your Internet access, wireless Internet service is complimentary in all rooms. Room rates vary, but most of the time you can find a room for less than $200 per night and packages range in price from $299 per night to $599 per night. For more information on this 4 star property, visit www.royalparkhotel.net and I recommend making reservations through their reservations group at (248) 652-2600.

The Ritz hotel group has never really been synonymous with budget accommodations, unless maybe you have Madonna’s travel budget. In fact in many locations around the world, such as Paris, a 1-night stay at the Ritz can be the equivalent of a person’s weekly take home pay! However, The Ritz Carlton Montreal offers affordable luxury accommodations with a bit of history to boot. John Lennon and Yoko Ono staged their infamous “Bed In” in May, 1969 and wrote and composed the stirring song “Give Peace a Chance” in Suite 1742. The Ritz was built in 1911 and is situated in the heart of the Golden Square Mile in Montreal, and many of the high-end retail shops, restaurants, and museums are a short walking distance from the hotel. On the hotel website, the deals are almost too good to be true. Right now, they are offering a Montreal Summer Festival Package from 6/21/07-9/25/07 for as little as $499 CAD for 3 nights accommodation and this includes an American breakfast and valet parking. Note that the $499 isn’t a nightly rate but covers all 3 nights and it’s an extra good deal for American travelers because the USD is stronger than the CAD (although who knows much longer that will last!). Additionally, you will be entitled to a rebate of a % of the hotel taxes. To check out the latest special offers from the Ritz Carlton Montreal, please visit www.ritzmontreal.com.