22nd
August
2008
By: Anna Stenning
Weekend holiday breaks are a great way to refresh yourself, unwind and recharge your batteries before getting back into the grind of working Monday morning. Long weekend breaks can usually start from Thursday straight after work and arriving back on Monday, therefore you would not need to take so much time off. The best way to fully appreciate your time off on a weekend holiday break is to take part in sporting activities.
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posted in Europe, France, Italy, Skiing, weekend getaway |
22nd
August
2008
by Debbie Turner
Short Hikes offered at Zion National Park:
Emerald Pool Trail
This trail is one of Zion’s family friendly hikes. You can wander around three level pools with small streams and small waterfalls. There is some adventure to this hike as there are parts of it that require you to take big steps up rocks. Be sure to bring plenty of water with you. At the third pool, there is nice shade for sitting, having your lunch or snack and taking in the view.
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posted in US, Hiking, National Park, Northwest |
22nd
August
2008
by gsmyth
Not to be confused with its northern neighbour, (Outer) Mongolia, Inner Mongolia is today the third largest province in China - officially regarded as an autonomous region, and home to some 24 million people.
Flanked by the Great Wall and eight Chinese provinces in the south and the Gobi Desert, Mongolia and Russia in the north, the region is fringed with beautiful mountains and valleys, plateaued with picturesque grasslands.
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posted in Asia, East Asia, China |
22nd
August
2008
By: Jane Leisteiner
With summer here, it’s time to pack up the kids and hit the road to visit family and friends! But where can you stay? Most hotels are so impersonal, so why not try a kid-friendly Bed and Breakfast inn? Here are six that are perfect for your family:
The peaceful, idyllic country setting of Lyndonville, Vermont is where you’ll find The Wildflower Inn. Rated by several esteemed publications as New England’s top inn for families, the innkeepers offer a variety of activities for all ages.
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posted in US, US East Coast, New England, Bed & Breakfast |
