13th
July
2008
By Keith Kurtis
As July hits, summer days get longer and hotter, and kids who’ve been out of school for over a month start to get bored and antsy. While a long vacation or a cruise with a kids club would be incredible, budgets have been stretched to allow for higher gas prices, with no break on the horizon.
The solution: day camp for the kids and an adult’s only weekend getaway
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posted in US, Hiking, Vacation, Southern Region, weekend getaway |
13th
July
2008
by Sam McKenzy
Being local has its benefits. If your particular locality has long since been developed, with plenty of accommodations, then there should be many places to go, and many things to see. And in the case of a not so developed locality, well, perhaps that may be for the best, as not everyone prefers an urbanized environment. Yet, depending on the personality of the person, any local environment can grow stale, like a familiar coat that needs to be aired out. Rather than a night out on the town, maybe the next best thing to do would be to travel.
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posted in Travel Tips, Vacation |
13th
July
2008
By Honor Dargan
Tokyo on a Budget
You’re coming to Tokyo but you don’t want to spend an excessive amount of money. Follow these tips to help you keep within your budget and have a great vacation!
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posted in Travel Tips, Vacation, Asia, East Asia, Japan, Tokyo |
13th
July
2008
by Kelley Falgout
Dollywood is a 125-acre theme park owned by and named after entertainer Dolly Parton. Located in Pigeon Forge, Dollywood is the second top tourist attraction in Tennessee after the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is visited by thousands of people each day.
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13th
July
2008
By Martin Vernon
“The Bed and Breakfast Experience” describes the differences offered by bed and breakfasts compared to hotels. Essentially you enjoy the amenities of a hotel with added personal touches. Someone once described a bed and breakfast as the next best thing to staying with friends. You are even greeted by name! There are no “cookie-cutter” aspects to a stay in a bed and breakfast - each home is as individual as its owners.
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