11th
May
2007
by Jessica McDonnell
One summer my husband and I went to the rugged coastline of Maine to celebrate our wedding anniversary. As a tradition, each year we go away somewhere different to honor another year together. It is a wonderful tradition which we have both come to look forward to. Hands down, our trip to Maine tops the list for both of us. We had the most amazing time!
We drove from our home in Pennsylvania, so it was a bit of a hike, but well worth it. We found our charming oceanfront accommodations near Pemaquid Point. While there, we explored up and down the entire coastline. We thought Pennsylvania had a lot of countryside . . . until we visited Maine. The entire state is just such a serene place; it has an unbelievable amount of natural, undeveloped open space.
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posted in US East Coast, Beach, National Park, Vacation |
11th
May
2007
by Orson Johnson
Acapulco is a beautiful city in the southwestern Mexico. Situated on a deep semi-circular bay, Acapulco is major sea port in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico. The city is 300 kms (190 miles) southwest from Mexico City.
Acapulco was discovered by Hernán Cortés in 1531. Founded in 1550, the city has been a main depot for Spanish colonial fleets going to the Far East. The present Acapulco is the best harbor on Mexican Pacific coast. It’s the major port for the shipping and cruising lines running between Panama and San Francisco, California, USA. Acapulco is a natural harbor, surrounded by cliffs and promontories. Acapulco is a Nahuatl word, meaning “plain of dense reeds”. The city has been popular destination for travelers for at least a millennium. The traveler and tourists explored and appreciated the beauties of the city, and soon the city became one of the favorite destinations for tourists.
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posted in Mexico, Acapulco, Beach, Vacation, Nightlife |
11th
May
2007
This stunning Balearic island, with its classic beaches, mountain scenery, idyllic countryside, and dramatic coastlines, attracts plenty of visitors. Action-packed seaside resorts, such as Magaluf in the southwest corner of the island, host hordes of package-tour holidaymakers, who come to party and be seen on the packed beaches and in the busy nightspots.
However, there are plenty of places on Majorca where you can escape the crowds. Deserted sandy coves, where mountains meet the sea, and remote beaches, only accessible by boat or on foot, are perfect for a quiet holiday. In the traditional rural villages, surrounded by olive and almond groves, with their centuries-old monasteries and delightful bars and cafes, you can mix it with the locals and get well away from the crowds.
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posted in Europe, Spain, Beach, Getaway, Vacation, Nightlife, Baleric Islands |
11th
May
2007
By: R. Ritchie -
Your Miami Beach vacation would be incomplete without a visit to the glitzy Art Deco District at South Beach. SoBe, as it is called, has the largest stretch of surviving Art Deco architecture in the world. Built between 1923 and 1943, the hundreds of apartment blocks, hotels, restaurants, and shops are impressive by day, but at night the neon signs on Ocean Drive and surrounding streets signal a very active club and bar scene. With over 150 hotspots to choose from, a night on the town can become expensive unless you are very selective. And access to nightclubs is sometimes difficult for non-locals without connections, especially in the high season from mid-November to April.
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