by Mandy Karlik

If you want to see Alaska from a cruise ship on an unforgettable vacation, you have to do it in the summer. Summer is not only the best season to cruise Alaska, it’s the only season. It’s a popular destination, but since so many cruise lines offer Alaskan adventures, you can still book an Alaskan cruise you’ll never forget. Even in summertime, there are still bargains to be found for those who seek them out!
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by Patrick Walshe

The mild Vancouver Island climate provides year round access to nature hiking, wildlife viewing and bird watching in much of Vancouver Island’s wilderness. Subtleties mark your passage from the months of the leaping salmon, vibrant moss, herring spawning, singing frogs, brant geese, blazing flowers, alligator lizards, berries and back again. There’s plenty to do and see every month for the avid eco tourist on Vancouver Island.

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by Chris Robertson

Being surrounded by beautiful snow-covered mountains in the winter isn’t the only reason tourists swarm to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Snowmobiling through snow-covered terrain is a most exciting experience - one that you’d likely never forget. There are guided tours and day trips to many activities. There’s never a boring moment, always plenty to see, and a lot to do. You decide if you want a busy day of numerous activities or to just take it easy, if you can.

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by Cliff Calderwood

Newport RI has long been the playground for the rich and famous. In the 19th century it became a popular summer retreat for the wealthy escaping the hot humid weather in the large industrial cities of the Northeast. They built their magnificent mansions and brought along their extravagant yachts and boats. The legacy of this era abounds throughout Newport even today.

The mansions still remain and many can be visited and toured throughout most of the year. A trip around Newport conveys a city with a distinct nautical past, and which for many years was the pride and center of American yachting as the home for America’s Cup races.

Whoever nicknamed Rhode Island - The Ocean State - must have been thinking of Newport when it was done. Newport lives and breathes the Ocean. In this article you’ll experience the vibrant harbor area, relive the Gilded Age in a Newport Mansion, soak up the stunning views on Ocean Drive, and trek the famous Cliff Walk. Newport RI is in a class of its own and your gateway to all this… and much more.
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by james@holiday-velvet.com

The Eternal City, Rome is an eternal epic of history. It is the city of historic sites, magnificent buildings, palaces, temples, theatres, and stadiums. It is the city of dreams, fantasies, and romances. The City of Love, Rome is one of the most romantic cities of the world. It is an ideal destination, if you are looking to have vacation full of love and romance. It is a romantic city that beckons the lovers of all ages. The city offers the settings and airs apt for couples and lovers. Rome’s airs are temptingly full of love & romance. Rome has a number of incredibly romantic places that will make your love ooze out for your lovers and beloveds. The beloveds look lovelier and lovers become more loving in the romantic arenas of Rome. Some of the most romantic places of Rome include—
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