3rd September 2010

Ancient Megaliths for Tourists

by Sammy Hely

Ancient Megaliths…., stone circles, dolmens, menhirs, standing stones…. Hummm, are these ancient megaliths of any interest to tourists? What about Neolithic burial mounds? Are these things different… or the same thing… or… what? What does it all mean?

To those who study pre-history, they all are very specific types of monuments or structures. For tourists, if you’re like us, sites that contain any of these are great attractions if you like a little history mixed in with your travel.

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3rd September 2010

Fun and Unusual Things to Do in Chicago

By: Paul Buchanan

Heading off on an adventure to the USA can be a great way to escape the humdrum of daily life and find some much needed fun. If you are planning a visit to North America one of the best places you can go to really enjoy yourself is the city of Chicago. Chicago is in the state of Illinois, beautifully situated on the southern shores of Lake Michigan. The city is packed with plenty of interesting and vibrant places to visit

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3rd September 2010

Choosing A Destination For Your Winter Escape

By Ben Pate

The winter months can be very depressing for those who are living where the weather is cold. To escape the winter doldrums, why not take a vacation? It is true that many plan their trips for the summer months because that is when children are out of school but there are activities that can only be enjoyed at their best during the winter season. There are many locations around the world that can provide the landscape for an incredible winter vacation

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2nd September 2010

Come With Me On A Walk Around Manchester

by Peter Robert Hayes

Do you ever visit a city, but you don’t have much time to research and explore its sights and history? You may just have one evening or morning to take a look around. Where do you start to understand the history and culture of the place? You don’t have time for a guided tour and really just want to explore and have a few drinks. Well, this is the perfect guide for you. Together we will take a stroll around Manchester’s compact city centre,

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2nd September 2010

Providence – Classic, Contemporary, Marvelous

By David H. Urmann

Rhode Island is a classic tourist destination located in the New England region of United States. This is a compact state with respect to area exhibiting some of the marvelous attractions attracting tourists from all over the world. The state is bordered by other fascinating states such as Connecticut, Massachusetts and by New York’s Long Island.

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