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San Luis Obispo County Wineries
2008-06-07 19:59:00
Wet your appetite for a wine country vacation. The new Book ‘San Luis Obispo County Wine ries‘ featuring California ’s Best Wineries is a great resource. Author and Photographer Janet Penn Franks Captured the Charm and Splendor of Central Coast Wine Country in this already Best-selling Book. Hundreds of gorgeous, inspiring photos grace this first-of-the-series book, “San ...
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Travel Photography Scholarship: Get Paid to Travel
2008-06-07 19:45:00
A National Geographic Assignment ‘For Life’ ~ 2008 Travel Photography Scholarship announced. Making a living out of travelling the world is something many ‘world nomads’ aspire to, and we’re hoping to be able to help a few talented individuals make that their reality through our scholarship support, which sets them up with industry leaders as mentors ...
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Road Travel in Alaska: Up-to-Date Weather & Road Conditions Info
2008-06-05 05:54:00
Government Resources Alaska is beautiful, but you have to be safe traveling there. Do check road and weather information here before taking off on your leisure trip. Overall Road Reports & Info rmation 511 Online Travel Information Road Weather & Highway Cameras Alaska Marine Highway Reports - incl. Ferry Reservation Copyright 2008 by Travel Trip Vacation .com. All Rights Reserved.
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How to Do Florence in 48 Hours
2008-06-02 07:01:00
You have just arrived in the Renaissance capital of the art world with a couple of days to spare, so where do you go and what highlights can you see in such a short time? This is the guide for you to get the maximum out of a short stay in Florence .
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Scuba Diving in Indonesia
2008-05-31 07:36:00
By Lilah Tusko Indonesia is one of the top scuba diving destinations in the world because of it has 20 percent of the world’s coral reefs concentrated in the waters. Indonesia is made up of more than 13,000 tropical islands (many of them deserted) and boasts of the longest coastline of any country anywhere in the ...
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Madrid, Spain - A Stoll Through Parque del Buen Retiro
2008-05-29 08:02:00
By Linden A. Walhard A trip to Madrid , Spain wouldn’t be the same without a stroll through the magnificent Parque del Buen Retiro . The park is home to sculptures, monuments, lakes, and botanical gardens and the atmosphere comes alive in the summer with locals and tourists alike. Here are some “must sees” in ...
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The Incredible Lightness of Taos
2008-05-27 08:43:00
By Bruce Burnett “For art to exist,” wrote Nietzsche, “for any sort of aesthetic activity or perception to exist, a certain physiological precondition is indispensable: intoxication.” But not necessarily intoxication of the alcoholic kind, which may or may not have stirred the muse of such great writers as Dylan Thomas, Ring Lardner and Malcolm Lowry. The English novelist, ...
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Canadian Rockies Golf Vacation
2008-05-26 06:10:00
A Canadian Rockies golf vacation could very well be the most memorable holiday you'll ever take! The Canadian Rockies truly are one of the top natural wonders of the world, internationally renowned for the stunning scenery, the sparklingly clean air, and the quiet of unspoiled wilderness. This is as close as it gets to paradise on earth.
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From The Renaissance To The Riviera - A Historic Stroll Through Rimini Ital
2008-05-24 12:37:00
What would 15th century renaissance man Sigismondo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini, make of his city's 20th century transformation into the capital of Italy 's Adriatic Riviera? Take a stroll through Rimini's historic past, from the renaissance, the 18th century fashion for seabathing, through to the second world war and Italy's post war economic miracle.
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From the Renaissance to the Riviera - a Historic Stroll Through Rimini, Ita
2008-05-23 09:54:00
What would 15th century renaissance man Sigismondo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini, make of his city's 20th century transformation into the capital of Italy 's Adriatic Riviera ? Take a stroll through Rimini's historic past, from the renaissance, the 18th century fashion for seabathing, through to the second world war and Italy's post war economic miracle.
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The ?Other? Museums of Paris
2008-05-22 17:36:00
By Gaizka Pujana These are perhaps the best known and most widely visited of the Paris museums. But Paris is also the home of many other fine museums that often get overlooked by the casual visitor — museums well worth seeing and well worth adding to any visitor’s itinerary Among those that should not be missed ...
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Learning About Buying Theater Tickets In New York
2008-05-21 09:20:00
Some great trips for getting last minute tickets for popular and sold out New York City Broadway shows.
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Birdwatching Necessities for the Beginner
2008-05-04 22:06:00
Birdwatching is one of America’s most popular outdoor activities. Those of us who love birds, have watched birds, in our back yards or at the local parks, raise and support their families. But every so often we have the urge to escape beyond these confinements and go out into the wild to watch birds in ...
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New England - video prayer stones
2008-05-03 07:12:00
Oh, just when you thought that New England was all about pretty ‘English’ early American architecture, or just the place where the claim chowder came from, think again. New England was ‘discovered’ and populated well and truly before the English came around. Review this video, for example. It features an unusual sight that is of ...
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Scuba Diving - Scuba Diving the Wrecks in Florida Keys
2008-05-01 07:31:00
By Lilah Tusko If it weren’t for the coral reef located in the Florida Keys , the United States would have nothing to offer as far as scuba diving and coral reefs are concerned. In addition to the living coral reef that has been a main scuba diving attraction of the Florida Keys for more than 35 ...
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Learn Spanish in Spain
2008-04-27 10:35:00
By Mike McDougall Spanish is undoubtedly the growth language in the world at the moment; it is now spoken by an estimated 352 million people as a first language (with a further 417 million speaking it as a second language) making it the second or third most widely spoken language in the world. Hispanic nations are also ...
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The Best Beaches in Spain
2008-04-22 09:20:00
By Michael Russell We all want something different from a beach. Whether you prefer facilities, peace, privacy or entertainment here are a few Spanish beaches which come highly recommended. …. to go with children Look for beaches with fine sand, without stones or pebbles and with wooden walkways to the shore because these are easier to walk on. The best beaches for children are those which have shallow water and only very small waves. In addition, access should be easy and comfortable for buggies and it should have good facilities: foot washers, showers, easily visible danger signs, assistance points, play areas and shady places. If children are small, it is important to check out nearby toilet and changing facilities. To keep them amused, choose beaches with activity centres and supervised courses for windsurfing, swimming or fishing. La Costilla y El Rompidillo on the Costa Ballena (Cádiz) Situated between Rota and Chipiona, there are seven kilometres of fine sandy b...
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Costa Brava Holiday - 10 Best Things to Enjoy at Torre Mirona Golf & Spa Re
2008-04-19 09:48:00
Do you find it hard choosing where to stay on holiday? Not sure of the destination? Check out this exclusive Costa Brava holiday resort which will have you booking those flights in no time flat!
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Travel Majorca On Your Holidays In Spain - Discover The Unknown Parts Of Th
2008-04-15 10:29:00
Besides the usual, crowded and hectic tourist areas Mallorca also has other faces. Its wild romantic rocky coastline, the charming, picturesque villages in the Tramuntana mountains and its many historical monuments are largely unknown to tourists. Hiking or biking is the best way to explore the unknown parts of the island.
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Biking Through Spain
2008-04-14 09:36:00
Touring bikes are a great tool for taking a Spain bike tour. They will hold your supplies so that you will be able to go anywhere that you choose.
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Spain Bike Tours
2008-04-12 09:31:00
By Alastair Hamilton Have you been dreaming about going to Spain ? If you have, then you most likely have some places that you will want to visit. Why not go on a Spain bike tour and combine the best of sightseeing and biking? This would help you to see Spain in a way that few people do. You will learn more about taking a Spain bike tour in this article. Spain Bike Tour: Running of the Bulls This popular event is what most people who visit Spain think of. This event lasts for an entire week beginning on July 7th every single year. The event is held at the Festival of San Fermin in Pamplona, where you can see the men in traditional Spanish dress running down the streets with bulls chasing them. There are smaller bull runnings in other cities across Spain, including Sanguesa (September 11th – 17th), Estella (first Saturday in August), Tudela (July 24th – 28th), and Tafalla (August 20th – 25th). You cannot visit Spain without seeing the Running of the Bulls. Spain Bike T...
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Travel With Your Canine in California
2008-04-09 09:38:00
By Peter Greenberg Can’t wait for your next trip, but are miserable at the idea of leaving your best friend behind? After all, who better to experience long walks on the beach with - or snuggling up on the terrace to watch the sunset with - than your pooch (especially when no meaningful conversation is expected)? If you’ve ...
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Spain - UNESCO World Heritage Cities
2008-04-07 09:16:00
UNESCO World Heritage Cities in Spain : hundreds of stories to be told in buildings that have stood for centuries, most witnessing civilization's progression from the Romans, through the occupation by the Moors, to our time in the 21st century.
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RV Safety 101 - the Basics
2008-04-06 09:01:00
By Mark Polk ?Are RV?s dangerous to own and operate?? After giving this question some thought I realized that this one short question covered a very large spectrum. There is no quick or easy response to this question. In most cases it?s not the RV that is dangerous, but the individual that is operating the RV ...
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Water Sports Holidays In Thailand
2008-04-06 08:08:00
James Burrows You get treasures of ethnic, scenic, gastronomic, and oceanic pleasures in Siam. Thailand certainly is the fascinating and exotic land of lovely people known for their fantastic culture, cuisine, and overall lifestyle. The land, of course, is well known for its beautiful beaches and pelagic pleasures. It is a wonderful destination for water sports ...
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Thailand Travel Insurance
2008-04-05 02:00:00
By T. Bull You’ve booked your flight, made reservations at the hotel, got someone to bring in the mail and watch the dogs, what about the travel insurance? I know what you’re thinking, “I’m only going for two weeks”, “I’ll be fine I’m in great shape”, “other people get sick on vacation, not me”, but what if you’re wrong? Thailand is known for being a bargain for westerners. Cheap clothes, food, hotels, entertainment, even the hospitals and clinics are cheap compared to the west and with some of the best doctors in the world. Contrary to what some people may believe Thailand has excellent health care. Even though Thailand is cheaper than the west in almost every category if you wind up in the hospital for a week or two it’s still going to cost you and it will be more than you bargained for. If you need some stitches or you pick up a bad case of pink eye then a clinic can patch you up easily and the cost w...
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Walking and Hiking Holidays in Spain
2008-04-03 09:16:00
By Cathy Bull Discover the beautiful province of Valencia for your Walking and Hiking Holidays in Spain . Here, there is space…..and lot’s of it! Rugged mountain walks, gentle strolls through the hilly countryside and historical towns, such as Xativa, overlooked by it’s imposing castle.This is an incredibly green region of Spain, where oranges, lemons and olives grow in abundance. Where the sun shines for over 300 days a year and where the terrain supports superb fauna and flora, which,in the delicate cycle of life, also sustains the varied array of wildlife. Whether it be the African bee eater or the wild boar or even the insects and lizards, the whole area is an enormous nature reserve. The people of the region of Valencia are keen nature lovers and many of the local ranges have their own recognized walking trails, with literature and maps available. Options for groups range from single travelers wishing to join a larger group, to team building exercises - all ...

What Weather to Expect in Spain
2008-04-02 09:02:00
Weather in Spain conjures up images of brilliant sunshine and temperatures that are perfect for glorious days on the beach. While this may be true, the weather in Spain is also a little more complex than that.
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Traveling in Spain
2008-04-02 08:59:00
Already decided where to go on holiday this year? If you decided for Spain you won't be disappointed. Spain is one of these countries that has it all. Without any need to go very far, you can enjoy a walk in the mountains and breathe pure air, practice sightseeing in a big city and relax on the beach.
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Cape Cod Bicycle Tours
2008-04-01 22:54:00
Some people are born adventurous, and others are grabbed by the need for excitement every once in a while. Cape Cod offers a wonderful vacation for the active traveler who wants to enjoy scenic beauty while having great workouts.
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