26th
September
2008
by Groshan Fabiola
Ask anyone who has visited Alaska, and the first response is wistful faraway look and then a smile. Alaska is that magical, that beautiful, that special. Then this person will begin to relate all of the delightful, exciting, and astonishing sights of this very exceptional 49th state. Captain Kirk got it wrong when he went in search of “The Last Frontier”. Alaska is unique in that it has the tallest mountain peak in No. America, Mt. McKinley, 3 million lakes, glaciers, rain forests, tidal pools, volcanoes, and some of the most charming and history laden towns
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posted in Cruises, Travel Tips, US, Alaska, Adventure |
26th
September
2008
By Michael Talbert
One hot, sweltering day last summer in the flat lands of North Carolina, me and my biker buddy thought it was about time to plan for a weekend road trip. Not wanting to spend too much time getting there, but definitely wanting a change of scenery and to escape the stifling summer heat, we decided to check out the Grandfather Mountain area in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountain Range, just about an hour and half drive from home in Mooresville N.C.
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posted in Travel Tips, US, Hiking, Southern Region, Rafting, Fishing, golfing, kayaking |
26th
September
2008
By Wolfgang Jaegel
Shanghai, also known as Hu, is such an alluring destination that it makes a visitor feels as if he is in a European city. When Beijing is renowned as the capital as well as the political center of China, Shanghai is regarded as the financial, industrial, and commercial center of the country.
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posted in Travel Tips, Asia, East Asia, China |
26th
September
2008
by Pam Voigt
Summer vacation with the kids has come to a close; some will be relieved to send them off to school again, while others will be going for the first time. Everyone had a great time on the family vacation this year amidst the chaos of packing and locating the lost teddy bear under the bed in the hotel, or the various seashells still in hidden in your beach bag, which accidentally spilled in the trunk of the rental car. Alas, you had time together as a family and now it’s time to prepare for school and return to your regular work schedule. But, wait, don’t you think you and your dearest need a break of your own? Plan a weekend vacation in Ohio
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posted in US, Vacation, Midwest, Romantic Getaway, weekend getaway, Bed & Breakfast |
