31st
October
2010
by Gen Wright
There is no better option for a short break away than going on a mini cruise. With a couple of nights relaxing on board the cruise ferry, and time to explore your chosen destination, it’s a short holiday that’s growing in popularity as more and more people seek to avoid the hassle and delay of the airport.
Europe has so many great mini cruise destinations you’ll be spoilt for choice - from the picturesque beauty of Amsterdam’s canals to the old world splendour of Copenhagen, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Sample the local cuisine, check out the shops, and later cool down with a continental beer.
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posted in Cruises, Europe, Travel Tips, Getaways, weekend getaway, holiday, River Cruise |
31st
October
2010
by Gen Wright
The Blue Ridge Parkway the is ultimate in mountain highways begins at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and follows the crest of these mountains through several areas covered, for 429 miles into northern Virginia to the Shenandoah National Park.
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posted in US East Coast, Vacation, Sightseeing, holiday, Scenic Drive |
31st
October
2010
By: VacationRentalPeople
It is a stretch of area with many attractions in it; Emerald Bay is an area that you can get the best out of Lake Tahoe. Emerald Bay is recognized as a National Natural Landmark by the federal Department of the interior and in 1994 the California State Parks included the surrounding water of the bay as part as all of the park, which in turn made Emerald Bay one of the first underwater parks of its type in the state,
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posted in California, US West Coast, Vacation, Tahoe, holiday, Waterfall |
31st
October
2010
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Chinatown Los Angeles, which perfectly located on North Broadway near the Union Station, is worth visiting for guests of the City of Angels. The Union Station is also referred to as the “Last of the Great Railway Stations” in the US. The center of Macy and Alameda street used to be the location of the Old Chinatown in the 1880’s.
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posted in California, US West Coast, Los Angeles, Getaways, Vacation, weekend getaway, holiday, Winter Getaway |
30th
October
2010
By: Bettina Kraft
Enjoy the Rhine river (Rhein) on a round-trip with a ship. Loreley Line Weinand, GmbH organizes trips to the middle Rhine castles from various cities that are easy accessible from many directions. You can either go on a day trip, evening trip, or a dance trip. On the ship, enjoy wines from the area as well as dishes from the board restaurant along with some music. All ships have comfortable salons and sun-decks for 400-600 people,
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posted in Travel Tips, Getaways, Vacation, Central-Europe, weekend getaway, holiday, Germany, River Cruise |