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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Six Good Reasons to Take a Family Vacation ~ Johnson Family Vacation " Fantastic Voyage "

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By Jolana Klobouk

When I was young, family vacations with my parents consisted of driving for a week from place to place in a hot stifling car. My parents had the knack of picking the hottest week of the summer to do so. In spite of that, we still had fun, managed to find interesting sites to explore and those are the memories that I still have.

I discovered the joy of travel to far reaching destinations on my own by the time I turned 18. Jumping on a plane and heading off to Brazil, Europe or cruising the Caribbean, has turned into a life long passion my whole family now enjoys with me.

Family vacations have evolved over the years. There have never been more choices, more variety and more options available for family vacations as there is today. Especially since 9/11, the focus on family and community and played a strong role in our society. The travel industry has noticed and has geared up for families. From all-inclusive vacation packages and cruises, which are equipped with kids clubs and special activities; to resorts that supply a nanny for your stay, it's never been a better time for families to travel.

Still not sure? Here are just a few of the benefits of taking a family vacation:

1. The family that plays together, stays together.....

It is a time to get away from it all. Away from work, the phone calls, the kid's activities, the daily to do list. This is a great opportunity to spend time as a family and get to know each other. Go for a hike, build a sandcastle, explore a museum. There is more time to talk and spend time together without the daily distractions.

2. Teach your children well....

Travel is an excellent learning tool for kids. They can have the opportunity to learn about things first hand they may have learned in school, read about or saw on TV. Any destination can offer this learning experience whether it is a few hours drive away from you home or in Europe. Family vacations will teach children about different cultures, food, history, geography, climate, environment and so much more. The best part is that it's way more fun for them then learning it through homework!

3. New experiences they will never forget.....

Family vacations provide a whole new venue for experiences that your kids never would have had otherwise. We took a family cruise last winter, and it was my 9-year-old son's first cruise. We told him all about the ship and showed him pictures but I don't think he could quite grasp what it was really going to be like. We landed in Fort Lauderdale and as we were driving to the port, we could see our ship in the distance. He was excited but still very nonchalant. Once we got to the port and pulled up alongside the ship, he looked up and up and up at the enormous ship, his mouth dropped open and he gasped in amazement. That reaction was worth the price of the whole trip and is something I know our family will always remember.

4. Life is an adventure, especially on vacation....

Even if you are not particularly brave there are still many ways to experience the adventures that lie in every corner of our planet. It may be as simple as going to the zoo at your destination and seeing the animals that are local to that habitat or taking a jungle tour though the Amazon. There is so much to see and do, pick the adventures that appeal to your family and do them together.

5. You kids won't be kids forever....

Doesn't seem like yesterday that the teenager that just borrowed your car, was in diapers and day-care? Most parents agree that time seems to fly by quickly and those babies are grown before you know it. There will come a time that your children will have lives of their own and sad as it may seem, spending time with Mom and Dad will not be anywhere near the top of their list. Take the time for a family vacation while they still want your company.

6. Time to kick back and relax......

Now this part is important. One of the main reasons to take a vacation is to get some rest and recharge. It is important for everyone so don't over do it. Try and schedule an active day followed by a more relaxing day. It's hard to do in some destinations where there is so much to see and do like Disney World, but trust me. The kids will be less tired and cranky and it will give you a reason to come back to the destination again!

I know this all sounds so good, it makes you want to book that trip you've been putting off doesn't it? Well, I will add in a dose of reality here and include a few negatives. There are some natural stresses to traveling. Planes get delayed, kids get cranky, families can have too much of a good thing and get on each others nerves. The list can go on, but don't let that discourage you, the advantages are too numerous to ignore.

So whether you choose to pack the kids in the car or fly to more exotic destinations, the benefits are the same. As far as memories go, we tend to remember the good things; the time spent together as a family, the new things that were discovered, the new friends we made, the places we saw. This is what your children will remember and, the fact that you were there with them to enjoy it.

Jolana Klobouk is a former travel agent who has traveled extensively for work and vacations with her family. For more travel information, visit her travel websites: http://www.best-family-beach-vacations.com and http://www.FlyFromCanada.com

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Friday, February 19, 2010

Riding Arizona, Experiencing the Desert on Horseback ~ "By The Time I Get To Arizona" Public Enemy (Black History Month)

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By Bayard R Fox

The dramatic beauty of Arizona is hard to match. Seeing it on horseback is electrifying and far more satisfying than glimpsing it from cars and planes.

The emotional experience of Arizona's ancient geological marvels can be overwhelming. Some of them have inspired paintings, literature, music, movies, marriages and visions. The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly are stunning enough to warrant separate rides.

- The Grand Canyon covers approximately three thousand square miles, most a mile below sea level. The Colorado River flows through this colorful and massive rift in the Colorado plateau, which is also host to hundreds of vertebrates.

- The iconic sandstone buttes of Monument Valley rise a thousand feet above the Colorado plateau just west of the four corners area. These famous rock formations have been used in many commercials, movies and videos.

- Canyon de Chelly, meaning the canyon in the rock, consists of Navajo lands now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. One of the park's most distinctive geologic features is Spider Rock, a sandstone spire 800 feet tall.

But there's more.

Arizona is also a state with strong cowboy traditions. This is plain to see in the old working ranches that dot the countryside. Some of them boast fine horses and many borrow from the tradition of the vaquero. The western saddle used by American cowboys today came from Spain via Mexico to Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and California.

The Navajo, whose traditions dominate this area, have preserved their ancient culture here for centuries. Their lasting important influences include handcrafts, music and animal husbandry.

Riding Arizona on horseback gives you the chance to see the country upclose while enjoying a historic and natural mode of transportation. Some of the best terrain for invigorating gallops is in the west, and Arizona has more than its share. On horseback, you can get into the heart of a place at a comfortable pace to see what the mass of tourists miss. It is their great loss and your gain.

Around the world, local people are far more likely to open up to horseback riders than to tourists spilling out of buses and cars. A ride in Arizona is a chance to experience geology, flora, fauna, culture and legend that simply cannot be apprehended in a flyover or a drive by.

Bayard Fox has been riding for 70 years on six continents and has ridden enough miles to circle the globe several times. He is owner and founder of Equitours Worldwide Horseback Riding Vacations. He and his wife also own the Bitterroot Dude Ranch where they raise and train Arabian horses.

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

A Brief History of Atlantic City ~ Bruce Springsteen "Atlantic City"

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By Peter Sandler

The first boom: before 1945

After the first group of tourists arrived by train in 1854, Atlantic City quickly became known as a great summer time getaway, especially for people living in Philadelphia, which could be stifling during the summer. Beyond the visitors that arrived by train, many also came by ship, soon leading to the city becoming a major port city. However, due to a number of accidents and ships that sank, the city was never able to compete with some of the larger and more established New England ports despite the erection of Absecon Lighthouse. In 1878 a second, faster, rail connection was opened and from this point on Atlantic City took off as the choice vacation destination for not only people in Philadelphia, but for people throughout New England.

By the start of the twentieth century, Atlantic City was a booming resort town that was utterly dominated by enormous luxury hotels, though there were also plenty of lower cost boarding houses available as well. This period saw a massive extension of the Boardwalk (originally constructed in 1870 as a practical measure to stop people from tracking sand into all the town's establishments). By the 1920s, and continuing on through the 1940s, the city became the premier "hot spot" for America's rich and famous, from U.S. presidents to all the greats of early film and theater. This represented the apex of AC's popularity and was when the city became known as "The World's Favorite Playground". However, this boom did not last, the post World War II period saw a rapid decline in the city's fortunes.

Decline and recovery

As happened with many of the older cities on the East Coast, the post war years saw a dramatic decline of fortune. Those with the resources moved out to newly built suburbs, leaving only the poor in the city center resulting in more crime and less investment. At the same time the advent of air conditioning meant the summers in Philadelphia were not as unbearable as before, so more people decided to stay home. The ride of the personal automobile meant that many of the visitors that did come only came for day trips or for weekends, unlike the old train visitors who would usually stay for one or more weeks, instead of days. Further, the rise of commercial air transportation meant that the rich and famous could easily go to more exotic locations, like Florida or California for the summer. All of these factors and others resulted in Atlantic City slowly devolving into a massive urban slum, and most of the tourist industry collapsed.

In an effort to revitalize Atlantic City, in 1976 New Jersey voters approved a state referendum introducing casino gambling to Atlantic City. The first casino opened in 1978 and many more followed suit immediately afterwards. The mid-1980s also saw a massive crime wave in Las Vegas, which resulted in Atlantic City briefly holding the title of America's number one gaming destination. However, after Las Vegas cleaned itself up, Atlantic City went back to being the second most popular gambling destination in the United States and has remained in second place ever since.

Although it took longer than many would have preferred, the gambling industry did eventually revitalize much of Atlantic City and the 2000s saw an unprecedented boom with all of the major casino resorts (check this one) undergoing massive renovations as well as the emergence of new casino resorts, like the Borgata that opened in 2003.

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Air Travelers’ Usage of SMS, Email and Social Media (Stats)

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by: Andrey Deryabin

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What media air travelers choose to inform their friends and relatives about their flights, provided with a choice between SMS, email and social media? See our latest stats on that topic.

ArrivedOK is the service that notifies your designated recipients about your arrival to airports worldwide. Users can choose how to send those notifications – by SMS, email, or via social media/networks.

Our latest stats say that despite all that social media buzz, people still prefer SMS and good old email. Perhaps because email notifications are free of charge at ArrivedOK, one might say, but that’s not the case: ArrivedOK provides all social media alerts for free too but they show dramatically lower popularity.

Here is the percentage of all ArrivedOK arrival notifications by media channels (March 2009 – January 2010; See the graph here - http://blog.arrivedok.mobi/?p=1382 ):

Twitter - 6.0%
LiveJournal - 0.8%
Facebook - 2.3%
Email - 30.9%
Blogspot - 1.1%
SMS - 58.8%

We would say that Twitter is doing fine, Facebook is overrated, and Blogspot and LiveJournal numbers reflect the decline of blogging.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

The Evolution of 'Ecotourism' ~ Costa Rica Eco Travel ~ Roberto Viquez "The Songs Of The Water"

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By Lisa Khajavi

The evolution of 'Ecotourism'

As a world-wide leader in nature-oriented travel, with 5% of the world's biodiversity within only .035% of the world's land, Costa Rica continues to be in the spotlight for ecotourism. Since 1993, tourism has been the top generator of foreign revenues for Costa Rica, surpassing both bananas and coffee. The ICT (Costa Rican Institute for Tourism) acknowledges that the tourism in Costa Rica has become mainly ecotourism. It is easy to see why, with Costa Rica's 26 national parks, 58 wildlife refuges, 32 protected zones, 15 wetland areas or mangroves, 11 forest reserves, 8 biological reserves, as well as 12 other conservation regions. The array of flora and fauna is staggering. Martha Honey of the CESD (Center on Ecotourism and Sustainable Development) cites the following:

"This West Virginia-sized country boasts more bird species (850) than are found in the United States and Canada combined, more variety of butterflies than in all of Africa, more than 6,000 kinds of flowering plants (including 1,500 varieties of orchids), and over 35,000 species of insects. Costa Rica is, as former minister of natural resources Alvaro Umana put it, a biological superpower." (Honey 2003)

All of this natural wonder in the most stable country both socially and politically in Central America, perhaps even all of Latin America, is heaven for especially the ecotraveler. To its credit, Costa Rica has the highest percentage of protected land in the world (Fenell and Eagles 1990). Further, Costa Rica has preserved these lands and natural habitats in such a way that they are more accessible to tourists than those of any other country in the region (Budowski 1993). The small size of the country is a huge factor as well; a traveler has the opportunity to visit more destinations per visit if desired.

The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) defines ecotourism as:

"Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people."

The history of ecotourism is interesting. The term 'ecotourism' was coined in 1983 by Hector Ceballos-Lascurain, one of Mexico's top architects as well as renowned environmentalist and Ecotourism expert. Ceballos-Lascurain is the Director General of the Programme of International Consultancy on Ecotourism (PICE), and special advisor on Ecotourism to the World Conservation Union (IUCN). The following definitions are quoted from Ceballos-Lascurain in an ecoclub.com article Meet the Architect of Ecotourism.

1983 definition: "Ectourism is tourism that involves traveling to relatively undisturbed natural areas with the specific object of studying, admiring and enjoying the scenery and its wild plants and animals, as well as any existing cultural aspects (both past and present) found in these areas." His hope was that the result would be that people would become more knowledgeable and aware of nature and thus likely to be more involved in conservation issues. This very desire came to fruition.

He revised the definition in 1993, which was then adopted by the IUCN in 1996 as its official definition, which states: "Ecotourism is environmentally responsible travel to relatively undisturbed natural areas, in order to enjoy, study and appreciate nature (and any accompanying cultural features, both past and present), that promotes conservation, has low negative visitor impact, and provides for beneficially active socio-economic involvement of local populations."

What began as a niche in the early 80's has grown exponentially with far-reaching effects. From the roots of ecotourism sprang 'responsible' and 'sustainable' tourism, and as seen above ecotourism is now defined to include the latter. In October of 2008, United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner joined the Rainforest Alliance, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to announce the first-ever globally relevant sustainable tourism criteria at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. The new criteria was developed to offer a common guide to the burgeoning practice of sustainable tourism and to help consumers, businesses, governments, non-governmental organizations and education institutions to ensure that tourism has positive, rather than negative effects on local communities and the environment. To find out more, check out http://www.SustainableTourismCriteria.org.

In order to promote tourism providers that practice sustainability, the Costa Rican ICT developed the Center for Sustainable Tourism (CST) which provides certification to businesses that are committed to sustainable practices. The certification is given at levels from 1 to 5 green leaves, with many businesses currently certified and in process. The Rainforest Alliance recognizes the CST as a valid entity to promote and ensure sustainable practices in Costa Rica. Countless others in tourism are involved in sustainable practices in Costa Rica that are under the radar. Also there is the newly formed Costa Rican National Chamber of Ecotourism (CANAECO) which is Rainforest Alliance affiliated. With all of these organizations to help promote and enforce authenticity, backed by huge consumer demand, there is sure to be more and more in the tourism sector on board to protect Costa Rica's priceless ecosystems and communities.

If you are interested in Ecotravel or Ecotourism in Costa Rica, speak with an expert, contact us here: Nature Vacations. We can provide you with invaluable advice about anything you have interest in regarding ecotourism in Costa Rica. For a list of top Eco Friendly hotels and lodges feel free to visit us here: Costa Rica Eco Travel Hotels and Lodges

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Fishing Hints ~ Alan Jackson "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere"

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By Shane Clover

HI TO ALL ANGLERS.

I have decided to do something radical and give away for free, valuable information gained from many years experience and countless hour upon hour of hard earned knowledge.

I caught my first fish at the age of 3 years and for the next 30+ years i spent my life on the water both professionally and recreationally. I am an Aussie and have caught just about every type of fish of every size found around the Aussie coastline. I am prepared to share my know-how with whoever is interested. These are genuine tips, I know they work, I have caught all my fish using the tips and techniques as described.

READ. USE. LEARN. ENJOY.

TIGHT LINES.

WEATHER: I have fished through all sorts of weather from Hot, Cold, Windy, Storms, Rain and found as long as the barometer is staying still or rising the weather only worries the fisherman not the fish.

BAROMETER: It won't matter where you are fishing lakes, Rivers, Oceans a rising barometer is always best. A falling barometer will slow fishing down in some cases it will stop fish feeding altogether.

TIDES: Play a key role in fishing, Depending on what species you are after depends on what tide you fish.

BEACH FISHING: Mulloway and, sharks like the last of the run in tide and high water.

Tailor, and Salmon like the run in tide.

Whiting, Bream, Dart, Flathead like low water and the first of the run in tide.

RIVER FISHING: Mangrove Jack,, Bream, Whiting, Tailor, Treavelly, Grunter, Salmon all llike a run in tide.

Mulloway: Likes low water and first of run in tide. Flathead like a run out tide..

BAY FISHING: Squid, Gummy sharks, Snapper, Whiting like the run in tide.

OFFSHORE FISHING: Snapper, Jewfish, Marlin like a tide change high or low.

Reef fish, Tailor, Mackeral, Yellowtail kingfish, Sampson fish, Amberjack, Pearl Perch, like a run in tide. Sharks, Cobia, Wahoo like the last of a run out tide.

MOON PHASES: I believe the new moon through to 2 nights before the full are the best time for fishing and I won't start fishing again until 2 nights after the full. Then I will fish right through until the next full moon. THE reason is I believe, over the full there is too much current!The full moon usually means king tides which means lots off current for some reason shuts the fish down. Maybe the extra water is cooler which stops the fish feeding?Whatever the reason! The 4 nights around the full moon are good nights to stay home and watch fishing movies. The falling moon isn't a bad time to go fishing because the current is slowing down after the full, The fish start coming back on the chew. Things are a bit slow but with some patience you will get a feed. The dark moon is pretty much the same as the falling moon, things are a bit slow with next to no current and very small tides with patience you will get a feed. The rising moon, Let the fun begin, the current starts to move, the fish start to feed, now is the time to go and catch
that big one.

SNAPPER: Fish late afternoons or early mornings even night time an hour each side of a tide change. Fish the reef ledges using baitrunner and baitcaster reels, 4 to 10 kg line, 5/0 snelled hooks floatlining with a lumo bead & head half of Slimy mac or Yakka.

MULLOWAY: Fish late afternoon or night time, fish deep holes, bridge pylons, rock walls and river mouths. Fish the first of the run in tide and both tide changes. Use overhead reels, 5/0 to 8/0 hooks, 10 to 15 kg line, use live bait or very fresh dead bait.

BLACK JEW: Use a bottom bashing rig, fish the inshore reefs in 20'c + water temp. 10 to 30 meters of water around pinnacles is best. Use 6/0 to 8/0 hooks, 15 kg line and fresh fish fillets are best bait.

COBIA: Fish night time using the last of the run out tide with live bait fishing the inshore reefs. Troll live bait on a down rigger, 6 to 15 kg line with 5/0 to 8/0 hooks, use fresh or live bait and fish around bait schools, wrecks and reefs that hold bait schools.

WAHOO: Fish the last of the run out tide, use overhead reels, 8 to 15 kg line. Troll a live tuna (bonito) on a short wire trace over summer.

MACKERAL: Fish run in tide in early morning or late afternoon, slow troll garfish, bonito or ribbon fish on a down rigger. Use 6 to 15 kg line and a short wire trace.

DOLPIN FISH: Troll skirted lures and live bait, 8 to 15 kg line, 5/0 to 8/0 hooks, troll around tide lines and floating debris.

TUNA: Fish deep blue water around 23'c for yellowfin and bigeye and 18'c for southern blues. Fish night time with fresh squid and blue light sticks. Best to fish the new moon, use 15 to 24 kg line and 8/0 to 10/0 hooks.

BROADBILL: Fish the seamounts and contour lines with a falling moon in water 18'c to 21'c at night time. Use fresh squid, 10/0 to 12/0 hooks, 24 to 36 kg line with green light sticks, Best to fish winter using live snapper.

REEF FISH. I tend to chase mixed reef fish over flat ground with a fern, y bottom, over the dark moon, and running up to the full on top of shoals., the best for big reds and scarlet Perch.. The reason being with less tide I find the fish like to move around and graze. When fishing around the full moon you will find the fish around structures such as bommies and ledges because the fish will be hiding to get out of the current.. , as the moon falls, you can start fishing the deeper water where the fish will star grazing again. only fish a couple hours each side of the tide change for best results. Fresh squid best bait for all reef fish.

RED EMPEROR: Fish nighttime over the new moon with a run out tide in 30 to 40 mtr water depth of 22'. Use overhead reel, 15 to 24 kg line and 5/0 to 8/0 hooks. use bottom bashing rigs and fish shoals. Fresh Husser is best bait.

SCARLETT SEA PERCH; Fish reefs on a run in tide. Go bottom bashing using fresh bait of squid or pillies. Fish 40 to 80 mtrs of water at night., with 10 to 15 kg line with 4/0 to 7/0 hooks.

CORAL TROUT; Fish in 23' or warmer water, floatlining. Small fresh trout is best bait for big trout, allow to float onto reef. Use a good 9/0 longshanked hook and 15 kg line.

ROSY JOBFISH; Use bottom bashing rig, 15 to 24 kg line and 6/0 to 8/0 hooks, fish run in tide in 40 to 120 mtrs of water with overhead reel. Fresh squid is best bait and water temp should be over 20'c.

RED THROAT EMPEROR: Go bottom bashing with fresh squid or pillies as your best bait. Use 4/0 to 6/0 hooks on 10 to 15 kg line, allow to drift onto reef.

SWEETLIP; Bottom bashing in 20 to 30 mtrs of water over reef with a run in tide. Use freshbait at night time for best results, with 5/0 hooks.

MANGROVE JACK; Fish during summer time at low tide at the first of run in along rock walls and structure. Use live bait and 4/0 to 6/0 hooks on 10 to 15 kg line.

Here are some of my photos from my fishing album, all fishes caught around the Australian coastline, while on my travels. http://www.fishpics01.blogspot.com

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Discount Travel Sites. What To Look For ~ "I've Had the Time of My Life" Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

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You may have seen advertisements about discount travel sites on television and wondered if these really give the best deals when planning your next vacation. In some respects, they can be a good way to book you vacation packages, but you should know some facts before choosing one of them. For starters, they are not all the same, and some sites show better deals than others.

You really have to do your foot work when it comes to these sites. While many offer discounts, some of the problems that you face is the fact that they combine airfare, hotel accommodations and even car rental services together, and you have to book them all in one in order to receive the discount. If you already have your airline tickets arranged, or don't need to rent a car, your hotel deal may not be that good.

Another thing you have to watch out for is that many of these sites only show the best hotels, or the most popular airlines. You may find lower rates on other, less popular airlines or hotels, but you will never know unless you look. Then there are the fees they charge. Usually these sites lure you in with great deals, but when you are ready to book your deal, you have to join their site, and pay a fee. Some of these are one time, and others are monthly. It is a good idea to do your homework first. Here are 5 things to look for when deciding on a site.

1. You want to be able to book at least hotel, airline, and rental car at one site. If you can't get at least all 3 of these at once, don't even bother using the site. Even if you don't need one of these, you know that if all 3 are offered you have a great opportunity at getting a great discount if you did.

2. Are you getting any kind of deal to begin with? The best way to make sure is to pull up the site for either a hotel or airline, see what their rate is for at least a 3 day stay, and compare it to the discount you should be getting on a discount site. If you're not really getting a discount, then don't bother with the site. Hopefully, you're getting a discount of at least 20%, and if that's the case, then you're on your way.

3. A discount travel site should make sure everything you do is easy to understand. If you have to spend 10 minutes reading through something because it's confusing, move to another site.

4. Any good discount site has vacation packages that will offer you even greater savings than usual travel packages will. You shouldn't have to search too hard to find them, as they should be displayed somewhere very prominently.

5. They should have an easy way to contact them directly, either by email, phone, or online chat service. If you have to search all over the place for contact information, stay away because that means you'll have problems reaching them if something bad happens as well.

If you're careful, you will have a positive experience in booking your trip through a discount travel site, which means you'll also have a good time while on your vacation.

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Take Your Cruise Vacation From The Philadelphia Cruise Port ~ Philadelphia Travel Show

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By Mary Hanna

There are now cruise lines that depart the Philadelphia cruise port from early spring to late fall. All of the cruise lines are now making cruise travel a close to home event. The Philadelphia cruise port has undergone a $15 million dollar upgrade to enable it to handle cruising using state of the art facilities. Normally if you mentioned cruising, the Port of Philadelphia would never come to mind, but thanks to the new cruise lines marketing of close to home cruise travel, the Philadelphia cruise port has become very popular. Since this new concept of cruise travel, thousands more people have chosen a cruise vacation.

The Philadelphia cruise lines include Norwegian Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruises, both offering cruise vacations to Bermuda. The Philadelphia cruise port is uniquely situated; 62 million people live within a five mile drive. And Philly has so much to offer. There are first class hotels, good transportation, colorful neighborhoods and lots of history. All of it is within walking distance. As the tourism board says when it is touting the Philadelphia Cruise Port, it is Americas "Berthplace".

The United States Constitution was written in Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell lies directly across from it. In Independence Hall the chair that George Washington sat in and Thomas Jefferson's walking stick are on view. A short distance away is the house where Betsey Ross sewed the American flag. At Penn's Landing is the Independence Seaport Museum, a delight for people who love the sea. There is also the Reading Market, the oldest continually running marketplace in the US. The Amish people bring their homemade items to sell Wednesdays through Saturdays. Don't forget to eat a Philly Cheese steak then run up the famous steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art just like Rocky.

For people who choose to take their cruise vacation from here, the Philadelphia cruise port is five minutes from interstate 95. Parking is plentiful and will run you about $10.00 per day. If you fly in to take your cruise vacation, taxis are a flat rate of $20.00 from the airport to Philadelphia's Cruise Terminal.

After boarding one of the cruise lines, you will most likely leave the Philadelphia cruise port at 3:00 PM. Use this time to explore your cruise ship and to unpack and settle in. Make any appointments you want on this day as spa and beauty appointments go fast. Tonight will be a causal night for dinner. The next day you will have a leisurely day at sea to do what ever you want. This night will probably be formal night and will be billed as the Captain's Welcome Dinner.

The next day is exciting because you will land at St. George Island at two o'clock. Head to St. Catherine's Fort, built in the 1600's, it has spectacular views of the ocean. Go inside to view a replica of the British Crown Jewels and various military paraphernalia. St. Catherine's Beach is at the foot of the Fort and is one of the nicest beaches around.

Bermudas oldest church, St. Peter's, contains many relics. You will have to climb many steps but it is worth it. Don't forget to visit King's Square where you can view pillories, stocks and whipping posts the favored form of punishment in the 16th and 17th centuries.

You will overnight on your cruise ship at St. George Island, departing the next day at 7:00 AM for Hamilton, Bermuda, arriving there at 9:00 AM. You have the whole day and night to explore the historic Churches, Forts, Lighthouses and Museums. You may just want to go to their beautiful blue water beaches. Wonder over to the Royal Naval Dockyard or opt to experience swimming with the dolphins. Once again you will overnight on the cruise ship and depart the next morning at 8:00 AM.

You will have another day at see before returning to the Port of Philadelphia

Now that you know about the Philadelphia cruise port and their cruise lines, call your travel agent and book a cruise vacation.

Happy Cruising!

Mary Hanna has traveled the world by Air and Ship while writing eBooks, Software Reviews and Practical Articles on Internet Marketing, Cruising, Gardening and Cooking. Visit her websites at: http://www.CruiseGold.com, http://www.CruiseTravelDirectory.com, and http://www.CruisingTips.com

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Friday, January 22, 2010

Germany - Travel Destination Guide ~ Elton John & Ronan Keating "Your Song"

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By Pollux Parker

Are you looking for ways to experience new things in life? Are you the kind of person who adores fantastic architecture? Or are you someone who dreams of going back in time to marvel the medieval villages? Or do you have the elegant taste for wine? If you are then you will surely enjoy the beauty of Germany.

One of the must see places in Germany is Erfurt city. In this city, you will be amazed to see the Old Town and the marvelous Cathedral and even the Church of St. Severi. Also, the longest bridge in Europe can be found here - the Merchants' Bridge.

If you want to see the oldest synagogue in Central Europe then you should see the Erfurt's Old Synagogue dated 11thcentury. You can visit this place either through historical tram or even on a walking tour.

Meanwhile, visitors can experience the awarded European Capital of Culture 2010 in the Ruhr Region - the Ruh 2010. Situated along the River Ruhr North Rhine-Westphalia's industrial center, this place which used to be as coal mine has been transformed to a perfect place where art lovers and green travelers will marvel at.

Lastly, there's the Passion Play held in the beautiful town of Oberammergau, Bavaria. This event dates back to 1633 and is held once every 10 years. Thousands of visitors witnessed the famous play of Christ's suffering, dying, and finally, resurrection. There are around 2000 local people involved in this event which runs for a total of 5 months, usually during the months of May to October.

Those are some of the things that you can do in Germany. To complete your journey, you can also buy souvenir items from local establishments. For one, a German flag is an ideal souvenir item that will certainly help you remember the beauty of this country.

Pollux Parker admires the beauty of different countries. He has been traveling for several years and finds relaxation whenever he travels. On her recent trip to Germany, he bought German Flag and likes to collect cheap German Flags.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Unique and Amazing Tourist Attractions of Frederick, Maryland ~ Tourism in Frederick County

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Maryland is full of interesting spots to visit and marvel at during the holidays and weekends. The historic town of Frederick at North, the county seat of Frederick County, is one such spot.

If you appreciate American history, you should definitely take a walking tour of the historic downtown Frederick. The variety of churches, spires and classic looking buildings will certainly appeal to the amateur historian in you. The ninety minute walk includes a stop by at the Historical Society of Frederick County Museum and the famous Roger Brooke Taney House.

If you are a Civil War buff, Frederick offers a one-and-only museum of its kind – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Admission is free to this authoritative exhibit of the medicinal technology used back in the 1860s. Educational exhibits and shows, and a good museum store complete the tour.

Did you know that Francis Scott Key, the author of the US National Anthem, was from Frederick, Maryland and has a monument at the Mount Olivet Cemetery?

And guess who else lies at the same cemetery? Thomas Johnson, the first Governor of Maryland.

You can also visit the curious Hessian Barracks (by appointment only) at 101 Clark Place, Frederick where two battalions of Hessian soldiers were quartered back in 1777. The barracks later on became home to many mercenaries fighting for England and against the fledgling new democracy of the New Continent.

The Barbara Fritchie House and Museum honors this interesting woman who supposedly challenged the mercurial Stonewall Jackson with “shoot if you must, this old gray head, but spare your country's flag.” Her reconstructed home now welcomes visitors as a museum.

Beatty-Cramer Architectural Museum has a truly unique place in American history. The building of this museum on 9010 Liberty Road, was there at its current spot when the Frederick Country was founded back in 1748! The architectural connoisseurs will find plenty to admire in the way it was built including its wooden frame and interesting brick work.

The Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park is another must-see spot for museum goers. Its exhibits include a manor house preserved in its 1790s condition and a Carriage Museum. Every year the museum hosts an “Annual Civil War Encampment” that is worth seeing.

And of course when in Frederick you have to pay a visit to the Monocacy National Battlefield. The battle fought there on July 9, 1864 went down into the history books as the fight that “saved Washington DC.” Although the Confederate General Jubal Early has won the Monocacy battle, he was held at Frederick just long enough to set up an effective defense perimeter around Washington and thus save the city from falling into Confederate hands.

Every September, on the third week following the Labor Day holiday, the Great Frederick Fair welcomes all visitors with a program that is worthy of its name. The Fair was first held back in May 1822. How's that for some tradition? It first started as a “Cattle Show” and progressed to its current status as a 4-H agricultural educational fair and good old fashioned entertainment for the whole family. Local farmers compete to win the top prizes for their exhibited cattle and livestock.

If you like history and architecture you must not miss the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum in Frederick, MD. This is the oldest building in Frederick and a perfect example of the mid-18th Century German architecture (built in 1756).

Here is another attractions you might definitely want to include in your tour of Frederick, Maryland:

The fantastic Lilypons Water Gardens present one of the largest lilly ponds in the world. People from all over the world come to see this garden situated in historic Buckeystown, just outside south of Frederick. Founded in 1917, this is really the place to be if you'd like to rest your tired eyes with the gorgeous spectacle of all kinds of delicate lilies. Koi & Wine Festival, Ed Sander Memorial Bike Ride, and Family Festival at the Farm (in October) are just some of the events held at this unique tourist spot .

History is still breathing deep and live in Frederick, Maryland.

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