| 651 | Fascinating facts about the Empire State Building Preview: One of the most popular attractions on our itinerary is the Empire State Building. Built in 1931, the building has 102 floors and stands 1,250 feet tall. It is currently the tallest tower in New York City and the 2nd tallest building in the United States. A grandiose lobby galvanized with marble, granite, nickel and limestone is just the start of... (more) Published By: Tom Schmidt Submitted: 18 April,2005 |
| 652 | How to see the Statue of Liberty Preview: Currently, we do not recommend going to the Statue of Liberty until the crown is reopened for passenger access and viewing. The current airport-like security line is very long and can take up to 90 minutes before you board the ferry to go to Liberty Island. Your best choice is to take the Staten Island ferry, which takes only one hour to complet... (more) Published By: Tom Schmidt Submitted: 18 April,2005 |
| 653 | A Wine Drenched Tour Along The Red Route of Paarl, South Africa Preview: The wine tradition in Paarl is older than the roots of the aging Oak Trees that line its Cape Dutch streets. The first European settlers arrived at the Cape of Good Hope in 1652, planting the seeds that solidified the Cape's reputation as a wine growing heaven. Now that the work has already been done, what else can you and I do but savour the de... (more) Published By: Gregory Hudson Submitted: 18 April,2005 |
| 654 | Celebrity Spotting in Great Exuma Preview: What’s a guy to do? It seems that playing a pirate in the Caribbean just wasn’t enough for Johnny Depp. He had to go and buy a whole island in the Caribbean! And rumor has it that when he informed his wife Vanessa Paradis that he had bought her an island in the Exumas, Bahamas, her response was: What do we need an island for? Poor Johnny! I gues... (more) Published By: Fred Coolridge Submitted: 19 April,2005 |
| 655 | Quick Weight Loss Secrets Preview: Quick Weight Loss Secrets The Secrets have been in our family recipes, some even date back as far as 3000 BC. For years our Ancient ancestors have been using natural herbs and spices to heal and cure, even to take the weight off. For example: The Ancient Mayans used cayenne pepper which has been studied to increase the rate of metabolism of fats... (more) Published By: Lance Walker Submitted: 19 April,2005 |
| 656 | Glenburn Hotel, Cumbria on www.findukhotels.com Preview: http://www.findukhotels.com are delighted to welcome our latest hotel member. Glenburn Hotel & River Cottage, Windermere, Cumbria Tel: 015394 42649 A family run hotel which is very clean and totaly non smoking, 4 poster rooms with spa baths available, superb food and wine, bar, free leisure facilities inc swimming pool, free parking, central ... (more) Published By: find uk hotels ( findukhotels.com ) Submitted: 19 April,2005 |
| 657 | The Galician coastal town of Noia. Preview: The holiday town of Noia is located at the foot of the Muros bay in the region of Galicia, just above Portugal, in Northern Spain. It is some 35 km from the historic city of Santiago de Compostela and lies adjacent to the coastal region of Porto do Son, popular with Spanish holiday makers. Noia started life as a fishing village, but now has a pop... (more) Published By: Martin Lambert Submitted: 20 April,2005 |
| 658 | Vacation Values Preview: The family vacation is a tradition intended to bring families closer together and one that many of us would just not think of giving up. Quality time for the family reinforces the importance of family values. It's sort of a "time out" from the day to day routine of living and growing. A chance to focus on getting to know better those that are most... (more) Published By: Cheryl Johnson Submitted: 20 April,2005 |
| 659 | A Stay At Old San Juan In Puerto Rico Preview: One of the most used departure ports for cruise ships in the Caribbean is San Juan in Puerto Rico. We decided to arrive a day early to San Juan in order to see some sights before our cruise ship departure. San Juan, known as 'La Ciudad Amurallada' (the walled city), was founded in 1521 and is the oldest city under the US flag. During the 16th cent... (more) Published By: Clint Leung Submitted: 20 April,2005 |
| 660 | Why Take A Mediterranean Cruise? Preview: A Mediterranean cruise is without doubt the most varied type of cruise available. There are more than 120 seaports around the Mediterranean coastline, offering numerous combinations of cruise vacations over one-week, two-week or longer trips. A huge clash of cultures await all who opt for a Mediterranean cruise. You can visit no less than 17 diff... (more) Published By: John Metcalfe Submitted: 20 April,2005 |
| 661 | How And Why You Can Save Money By Buying Your Airfare Online Preview: Let*s start with an explanation of Online Airfares. It is important to note that in the airline business, as well as with most any another business enterprise, there are three distinct tiers of sellers in the marketplace. First of course is the major domestic and international airline carriers. Next, you will find the airfare wholesalers, ... (more) Published By: Igor Vishnevskiy Submitted: 21 April,2005 |
| 662 | Mossel Bay - A small harbour town with a lot of muscle! Preview: Named “Mossel Bay” by the famous Dutch navigator Paulus van Caerdon, whose crew consumed huge amounts of tasty molluscs after landing here in 1601. Today, this coastal town's famous muscles are prized by connoisseurs around the world, but Mossel Bay has other tasty treats just waiting to be discovered... Between the East Coast and the Eden Distr... (more) Published By: Gregory Hudson Submitted: 21 April,2005 |
| 663 | Boston Vacations: Four Ways To Experience Beantown Preview: Boston is a great destination city for a vacation. There’s plenty on tap to see and do, and it’s an easy city to get around on foot. And you’ll find Boston vacations a refreshing mixture of old and new. You can experience the start of the revolutionary war, take a bus on a river, and see a coral reef – and all before dinner. The best way of ge... (more) Published By: Cliff Calderwood Submitted: 21 April,2005 |
| 664 | Traveling to Europe with your digital camera? Preview: The Vacation Season is fast approaching and naturally you will be taking your digital camera along for the journey. After all your vacations are far and few between and it is nice to look back on those memories as you slave away at your job. However, when you travel with a digital camera, it is a completely different experience from that of travel... (more) Published By: Doug Rogers Submitted: 22 April,2005 |
| 665 | The Florida Keys Preview: When people ask about the top sights to see in the south Florida area including Fort Lauderdale and Miami, I always advise them to try and make some time to go down to the Florida Keys. The Florida Keys are the string of islands just south of the Florida mainland and runs 120 miles from end to end. Fort Lauderdale and Miami are fun but for a relax... (more) Published By: Clint Leung Submitted: 22 April,2005 |
| 666 | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina – is it a Family or Golfers Vacation Destination? Preview: Before finding the answer to this dilemma, let’s take an overview of Hilton Head and its surrounding area. Conveniently located along the south Atlantic coast, Hilton Head Island combines breathtaking natural beauty, world-class golf, award-winning dining, and quality shopping on a barrier island just 12 miles long and 5 miles wide. With over ... (more) Published By: Josh Szatmari Submitted: 22 April,2005 |
| 667 | Superbreak : City Breaks with a difference Preview: Superbreak : City Breaks with a difference Long weekend city breaks have rapidly become one of the most popular short holiday choices for the British public. Cities such as Amsterdam, Prague and Barcelona are filled throughout the year by tourists looking for a weekend escape. However, fitting in all the local culture, nightlife and rushing to a... (more) Published By: Robin Richmond Submitted: 22 April,2005 |
| 668 | Inns and Bed and Breakfasts – Are They For Everybody? Preview: Inns are a delightful alternative to hotels and resorts. They can be just the right ticket for your vacation, providing you understand how they work and function. Are they for everybody? No, they're not. But here’s the answers to some basic questions to determine if it’s the type of accommodation that’ll work for you… WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BE... (more) Published By: Cliff Calderwood Submitted: 22 April,2005 |
| 669 | How To Breeze Through The Security Checkpoint At Airports Preview: Permission is freely granted to use this article so long as our resource box remains at the end of this article with all links live. Air travel is such a common method of transportation today, we sometimes forget the practical tips to help us enjoy a flight. The following tips will help you reduce your wait time at the security checkpoint. What ... (more) Published By: Jamie Madison Submitted: 23 April,2005 |
| 670 | The Pyramids of Giza Preview: The most famous Egyptian pyramids to be built are the Great Pyramids of Giza, located in the outskirts of present-day Cairo. There are over 100 Egyptian pyramids of various sizes, and over 50 more in neighboring Sudan. However, the three Great Pyramids of Giza earn their fame by being the largest of these. In the most popular pictures of the Pyra... (more) Published By: Steven N. Ng Submitted: 23 April,2005 |