Musings of a Female First Mate: A Boy and His Boat
By Trish Lambert - 4/3/2009
There is something about the relationship between a man and his boat that a woman can never completely understand. I say this after living with three boats and three boys, and I say it with a sort of fascination. I think that there is a marked difference between the view that men and women have of t...
Mandurah - Western Australia - A Holiday Destination For All
By Steve Wall - 4/3/2009
Mandurah is located approximately 72kms south of Perth - Western Australia. Mandurah is a water wonderland visited by day trippers and holiday makers alike all year round. The towns population is approximately 50,000 and continuing to grow. In fact Mandurah is the fastest growing regional town in We...
Cruise Australia: From the Big Blue Sea
By Adam Lenk - 4/3/2009
Sail away to the land down under today! On an Australian cruise adventure, you can revel in the cosmopolitan hustle of its cities, catch sight of its one-of-a-kind marine and animal life, and even enjoy summer in January as you coast your way around the lush beauty of this island nation. Now if only...
How To Find Vacation Rentals For Your Next Vacation
By David Goldschmidt - 4/3/2009
When you are going to an area that you are not familiar with, you might not know how to find vacation rentals there. In reality, it`s quite simple to find vacation rentals in just about any area of the world if you know where to look and when to employ help. The Internet proves to be a great resourc...
Choosing a Holistic Holiday That Will Relax Your Body and Refresh Your Spirit
By Gavin Meikle - 4/3/2009
Life seems to get ever more hectic and holidays can do too. It?s all too easy to spend your time rushing from place to place sightseeing, shopping and eating. The result is that you are glad to get back to work for a rest! As a result ?Alternative?, ?Holistic? Holidays and retreats are becoming a ...
WildLife Photography: Pros and Cons
By Rishi Bajpai - 4/3/2009
India is amongst the top twelve countries in the world in terms of wildlife and forests depicting `Mega Diversity`. Remote mountains icy plateaus, moist evergreen foothills, rainforests and dry scrub, deserts, saline flatlands, mangrove swamps, lush mountain forests, grassy meadows, shaded pools of...
In Spain: The World`s First MINI Cooper Lounge
By Chris Bartow - 4/3/2009
If you?ve ever been to the Harley Café in NYC you know how the two-wheeled American ironhorse works as décor. They hang `em from the ceiling. The signature black and orange colors are everywhere. There?s even roadkill on the menu; a goofy thematic way of naming American bistro standards like grilled...
International Adventure Travel
By Steven Gillman - 4/3/2009
International adventure travel: Safaris, balloon tours, swimming with dolphins, bicycling down volcanos, trekking in the Himalayas, Walmart on Christmas Eve - the list is almost endless. This will not be a comprehensive listing of all the adventure opportunities out there. Instead, here is just enou...
Travel Connections - Staying In Touch
By Steven Gillman - 4/3/2009
Travel connections with home are easier than ever. New calling cards, cell-phones, e-mail, satelite phones, and better phone lines everywhere are making it a smaller world. Here are some suggestions on how you can stay in touch - when you want to. E-Mail: The Travel Connections Champ Most lib...
A Catalina Island Adventure
By Chad Criswell - 4/3/2009
Sun and fun off the coast of California For a refreshing and relaxing addition to your Los Angeles or California group itinerary, consider a day trip to Catalina Island and the community of Avalon. Your day will likely begin at the Balboa Pavillion in Newport, California as you board the Newport Fl...
The Coto Doñana National Park
By Mike McDougall - 4/3/2009
Located across three provinces of Andalusia, the Doñana National Park is a huge wetland area and one of Spain?s most important wildlife centres covering a massive area of 1300 sq km. It is Europe?s largest national park and has been declared as a UNESCO biosphere reserve for its important role as a ...
Adventure Travel in Mexico Through Amy`s Eyes
By Phyllis Coletta - 4/3/2009
There is no better way to describe a true ?adventure vacation? than by reading the journal of one who took the journehy. In the following excerpt, Amy Finger ? a geologist and mountain guide ? describes a wild and exhilarating horse pack trip into Mexico?s Copper Canyon. Can you see yourself danci...
Greeting Cards, Never Forget Another Birthday
By S. A. Baker - 4/3/2009
Be honest not with us, but with yourself. How many birthdays have you missed this year? We are all quite busy and we even have a hard time remembering what day it is, but when it comes to the feelings of our friends and family, we need to take extra steps to remember. It happens to all of us, eve...
Vacation in Dubai
By Rhiannon Williamson - 4/3/2009
Dubai is such an exciting and diverse travel destination that it attracts millions of visitors annually ? particularly during the winter months when the weather is perfect for every single activity from sunbathing and scuba diving to camel racing and desert safaris. If you?re planning a trip to Duba...
10 Special Tips for Your Romantic Getaways
By Yochention Saritoh - 4/3/2009
Taking a break by going for romantic getaways with your loved one is a precious moment. So all the things needed for the trips has to be prepared carefully especially when you travel abroad. Each country has its own requirement for visitors to visit the country. Here are the tips for preparing your ...
Munich Germany -- 10 Insider Tips
By Marcus Hochstadt - 4/3/2009
Munich Germany is a city in the state Bavaria. Would you like to know what the real interesting sights in Munich Germany are? I will tell you 10 of my good ones. If you would like to know something about the city and its history, visit my website for information about that. In this article I will le...
Police Certificate For Your Canadian Visa Application
By Alex Berez - 4/3/2009
Did you know that you have to attach a police certificate to your Canadian Immigration visa application? Let me explain some important facts about the certificate that you have to present: You must attach to your application: - Police certificates of good conduct (Original document) from each countr...
O`Hare Airport Parking - Find Out How to Save Money
By Gregory Bessoni - 4/3/2009
If you`ve flown out of OHare in the last 6 months and didn`t park off-airport you are doing yourself an injustice. Not that there is anything wrong with OHare International Airport`s parking services, it is on-site, offers covered parking, but there many alternatives, that you may have not known of...
The Best of Universal Orlando
By Cara Goldsbury - 4/3/2009
So you?ve done Walt Disney World and now you?re ready to discover Universal Orlando. But where to start? Universal Orlando is a whopper of a destination composed of exceptional resorts, first-rate restaurants, and two theme parks offering a certain brand of high-speed intensity certain to please. He...
Israel Driving Guide For Tourists
By Johnny Mayer - 4/3/2009
Are you planning to visit Jerusalem and seeking a good car rental Israel deal? What about your car hire Israel? Here is a useful Israel Driving Guide to help you drive safely in your car rental Israel all over the Holy Land. International Driver?s License Do you have an American, Canadian, and U.K. ...
How To Throw A Halloween Party
By Brian G Johnson - 4/3/2009
Halloween is a BOOtefull excuse for throwing a party, and you don?t have to live in Transylvania to pull it off. All you need is some imagination plus a reasonable food and festivities budget. Of course, it goes without saying that a Halloween party is a costume party. Anything less wouldn?t be Hall...
Riding the Rails of Milwaukee Road
By Larry Lee Phillipson - 4/3/2009
I walked to the top of the hill to start the water pump. I could see farmers in the surrounding countryside working in their fields. I had wanted to get an early start in the field but Pa was sore at me for not helping with the morning nilking instead so he wouldn?t go into town to buy gas for the ...
How to Overcome Jetlag
By Sarah Moore - 4/3/2009
Jetlag seems to be every traveler?s worst nightmare ? especially if you?re going away for just a short while. What causes Jetlag? Jetlag is a condition that arises from crossing multiple time zones in a relatively short time and consequently disturbs your natural body clock or circadian rhythms. Oth...
Easy and Fun Halloween Crafts For Children
By Nicole Dean - 4/3/2009
Fall means more inside time for the little ones. Naturally, they?re going to need something fun and creative to keep them busy. Help your kids prepare for Halloween by constructing these adorable craft projects! They?re easy and fun to make and the kiddos will love displaying them for the holiday. E...
Retirement Center for Aged Tractors LaBarge, Wyoming
By Lance Winslow - 4/3/2009
Don Studt was a true American who knew his tractors, he could talk old iron for hours, probably days. Don has now gone to greener pastures, but he built one of the largest collection of antique tractors I have ever seen in all my travels in the United States spanning 5 years and every city in the co...
Exploring Ontario in the Winter- Hello from Barrie and Making German-Trinidadian-Austrian Connection
By Susanne Pacher - 4/3/2009
As much as I love the city (Toronto, that is), every once in a while I gotta get away and a few weeks ago I came up with the idea of a little winter weekend getaway with my sister-in-law Yolande and my nephew Jazz. So I started surfing around the Internet to see where we could go, and since I didn`t...
Pomona, King of the Mountain Race
By Kumar Ravi - 4/3/2009
Running has many legends. Take ?Marathon? for instance. In 490 BC, Phidippides ran all the way from Marathon (a place in Greece) to Athens, a distance of 26.2 miles, to inform Athens of its win over the Persians in the Battle of Marathon. He said ?Nenikikamen? (we were victorious), and died. The leg...
The Advantages of Travel Chess Sets
By Thomas Morva - 4/3/2009
A long car ride or airplane trip is the perfect time for a game of chess. There a variety of chess sets available for people who want to play chess on the go. Electronic chess sets and chess sets with either Velcro or magnetic pieces are perfect for playing in a moving vehicle. Electronic chess se...
We Are Responsible For Ourselves and Our Security When Traveling Anywhere
By Carol Williams - 4/3/2009
Airports, hotels, restaurants, and public places can only be partly responsible for safety on their premises. It is up to us to take care of ourselves no matter where we are. In my experience traveling all over the world, we are in many crowded situations and thieves know travelers carry money. Be c...
Hotel Security for the Traveler
By Marvin Badler - 4/3/2009
The sad truth is that criminals target travelers, especially in and around hotels. The abundance of literature on the topic of hotel security does not seem to have deterred criminals from using hotels as a target of their trade. An informal survey of hotel security staff reveals old patterns of crim...
Stalking Alligators In Florida
By Steven Gillman - 4/3/2009
Alligators were the furthest thing from our minds as my wife Ana and I traveled along the coast of northern Florida. We had paid $23 to camp in our conversion van at a beautiful state park on the beach the night before. In the morning we saw a dolphin swimming near shore. Then we heard we could camp...
Discover Cruising, First Time Cruisers!
By John W. Gibb - 4/3/2009
"Why didn`t we do this before?" Having spoken to so many first time cruisers, their reaction is always the same - they ask themselves "Why didn?t we do this before?" It is great value for money and should be tried at least once. Cruises are much more affordable than they were in the past and ...
The Edinburgh Festival ? Why Brits Are Missing Out
By R. Richmond - 5/15/2008
The annual Edinburgh Festivals are regarded world wide as some of the best Europe has to offer in terms of film, literature and music. Every year it is estimated that the population of Edinburgh doubles as the city becomes one of the most vibrant places to be in all of Europe. However, despite this ...
New Year`s Eve in Budapest
By Erzsebet Dobos - 5/11/2008
If you plan to celebrate New Years in Budapest you won`t be bored. There`ll be plenty of programs to entertain you from an upscale ball to local house parties. Let`s not forget the spectacular fireworks at midnight.
Hungarians are very good at partying. We`re people who look for every occasion to ...
How To Start Your Own Business and Travel First Class For Free
By Nial Robbins - 5/11/2008
Have you always dreamed of owning your own business, having the time and money to visit exotic locations and being able to fly first class?
If you love traveling, live in or near a city with a large national or international airport, and you have the kind of lifestyle that lets you pick up and go...
Preparing for the Rio Carnival
By Ally Colquhoun - 5/5/2008
So, this is the Brazil. This is what Rio de Janeiro is really all about. When the Carnival arrives, companies close down, shops shut their doors early, and streets are closed off to make way for dancing, parties and parades. This awe inspiring festivity not only provides entertainment for the thousa...
European Cruise - Not All Barges Are the Same!
By Colin Hartness - 5/5/2008
What image comes to mind when you hear the word barge? Most likely, an American will visualize a long low-slung cargo vessel situated on a river or the Great Lakes, dirty and loaded with coal or iron ore. The idea of a barge cruise may be reminiscent of an old black and white movie where the hero le...
How ESPN Deportes Saved My Life
By Nick Smith - 4/29/2008
I never knew the relationship I would develop with ESPN deportes would grow so strong. Who knew that a Spanish sports channel could do so much for a kid who grew up in Boise?
Anybody that has ever been to Boise, Idaho, knows that the city?s nickname, ?City of Trees,? only applies to a 100 foot-wid...
Time For Tourists To Enjoy Festive Offers From TravelGoDelhi Hotels
By Arjun Roy - 4/27/2008
Delhi hotels are brimming with tourist and there are still a large number of people pouring in the city to enjoy a Diwali vacation. The city of Delhi looks gorgeous during this festival of light. Hotels in Delhi have also joined the bandwagon by offering lucrative discounts to tourists. Tourism in D...
Fall Foliage Scenic Drive ? Mohawk Trail Massachusetts
By Cliff Calderwood - 4/26/2008
This is my favorite Massachusetts scenic drive, but especially during the fall foliage season.
Stretching for 63 miles from the Massachusetts-New York border to Millers Falls on the Connecticut River is a stretch of road known as The Mohawk Trail. It offers one of Massachusetts most beloved and po...
Survival Clothing For Outdoor Emergencies
By Steve Gillman - 4/25/2008
Maybe you don`t need to learn about survival clothing. Maybe you always hike with a spare jacket. Perhaps you never go out into the wilderness overnight, but just for day hikes. Or you bring lots of warm clothing when you do go backpacking.
Nonetheless, hundreds of people die or come close to dyin...
Port Olimpic - Where The Games Were Held
By Jakob Jelling - 4/21/2008
In 1992, the Olympics were held in Barcelona, Spain, exposing most of the world for the first time to the vibrant, wealthy city that had grown here over the years. Port Olimpic was built specifically to host the Olympics, and became the most successful and popular section of the Nova Icaria project....
Hawaii Vacation in January? Don?t Miss These Local Events.
By Peter Shannon - 4/20/2008
If you are traveling to Hawaii in January, here are a few annual local events for you to consider adding to your itinerary.
The Ka Moloka`i Makahiki (Ancient Hawaiian Games) is celebrated in the Kaunakakai Town Baseball Park & Mitchell Pauole Community Center on the island of Moloka`i. Every year ...
Spain. Facts and Figures
By Hugh Griffin - 4/16/2008
Spain is a country in southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, the Mediterranean Sea, the North Atlantic Ocean, and the Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France. Spain consists of 19 autonomous communities including the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands, and three small Spanish possess...
Travel Tips: Preparing For A Vacation In Africa
By A.M. Howard - 4/15/2008
There are many new and exciting things to see in Africa. There is no way anyone could possibly see everything there is to see in one trip. This is why travelers need to decide exactly what they want to see before taking their trip so they can book the appropriate safari. There are many animals to ch...
I Survived the Booze and Cruise: A Guide to Past Tense Instructions in the Bahamas
By Dessus Aloinet - 5/13/2007
The only souvenir I still have from the Bahamas is an old ?I survived the Booze and Cruise? t-shirt...and a few snorkeling rules forever etched in my memory. Back in college (as if I needed to say more), my boyfriend, his best friend, and I went on a cruise to the Bahamas. We, of course, did all the...
Four Ways to Free/Low Cost Travel
By Liana Metal - 5/8/2007
1. Free lodging!
Find a pen friend. Maybe you haven?t thought of this. It?s the best solution to your budget problems, but you can?t have it overnight! Greek people are hospitable and so are other countries? people if you become friends with. It?s the simplest thing to do if you like writing lette...
Top of the Mountain: The Masters, Augusta, GA
By Andrew Kress - 5/8/2007
If you?re a stockbroker, the center of the world is New York. If you are a commodities trader, it?s Chicago.
But if you?re a golfer, the center of the world is?a little further south.
?You actually feel it when you step onto the course? says Brian Montgomery, who has been to every Masters for...
Advice for the Theme Park Weary
By Cara Goldsbury - 4/30/2007
When you just can?t take another day at the theme parks on your Orlando vacation consider these suggestions:
Book a Spa Treatment - What better way to soothe fragile nerves and sore feet than a session at one of Orlando?s resort spas. On Disney property there?s the Grand Floridian as well as the ...
Cruising Glacier Bay
By Jenna Grant - 4/19/2007
You can watch movies about it, you can hear about it, you can read about it, but until you partake of it, you have no clue how thrilling it is to cruise Glacier Bay.
Glacier Bay Mountain ranges with peaks over 10,000 feet, culminating in 15,320 foot high Mount Fairweather within the Glacier Bay N...
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