7th
September
2008
By Roger Munns
From every corner of the globe, skiers flock to Italy. Why Italy? What does this country, three-quarters surrounded by the ocean, have to offer skiers that other countries don’t? The answer is simple. Italy has the Dolomites.
The Dolomites are a section of the Alps, located in northeastern Italy. While in the summer and autumn months, the Dolomites are primarily used for mountain climbing, hiking and base jumping, the situation changes in the winter. During the winter months, the Dolomites are a Mecca for international skiing,
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posted in Europe, Italy, Skiing, Vacation |
7th
September
2008
by Connie Boling
Any Seattle city guide, will always kick-off by referring to the nickname entitled to Seattle city- ‘the emerald city’. The emerald like greenery spawning in the surrounding area should corroborate the words of the Seattle city guide. Seattle, a coastal city (yes, it harbors a port too) of the United States, is located in the State of Washington and is also the largest city in the Pacific North-west
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posted in Travel Tips, US, Seattle, Northwest, Pacific Coast |
7th
September
2008
by Rajneesh
9. Palace on Wheels
Rated one of the ten best luxury trains in the world, inspired by the original wood- panelled saloons of the maharajas. These days, it only takes $200 per person per night. For six nights a trip, about six months every year, the Palace on Wheels tours Rajasthan’s major tourist centres. Silk bedcovers and curtains, silver cutlery, wall-to-wall carpeting,attentive staff for a royal ride.
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posted in Travel Tips, India, Train(Rail), Asia, South Asia |
7th
September
2008
by Jane Leisteiner
Forget cookie-cutter motels and over-the-top resorts; book your next vacation at a boutique hotel or boutique bed and breakfast. These special lodgings combine the first-class service of a big hotel with the charm and intimacy of a bed and breakfast. The West Coast offers an abundance of unique choices.
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posted in Travel Tips, US, California, US West Coast, San Diego, Los Angeles, Vacation, Bed & Breakfast |
