Archive for November, 2008

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If your spirit of adventure is larger than your travel budget, these money-saving tips might just put your next vacation within reach.
1. Swap homes with other vacationers If you prefer to mingle with the locals rather than other tourists, look into a home exchange vacation. One couple spent their eight-week honeymoon touring Europe without ever [...]

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Golf In The Bahamas

Published Date: November 27th, 2008
Category: Hall Of Travel

One of the world’s favorite vacation destinations, the Bahamas aims to please its guests, providing a wide variety of pleasurable activities that will ensure that visitors are able to make the most of their vacation journey. The golf courses of the Bahamas display exactly that principle, a pleasurable activity in a setting designed to highlight [...]

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The Pros And Cons Of Hitchhiking

Published Date: November 27th, 2008
Category: Hall Of Travel

The pros and cons of hitchhiking? Pro: cheap. Con: dangerous. It’s convenient, but unpredictable. No car repair hassles, but the hassle of standing in the rain, waiting hours for a ride. I hitchiked 20,000 miles when I was young, sleeping under bridges from Canada to Mexico. I loved it, but I wouldn’t consider hitchhiking as [...]

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Travel in Style – Favorite Celebrity Vacations

Published Date: November 26th, 2008
Category: Hall Of Travel

Celebrities sure do seem to have a great life. Their every day lives are ones filled with glamour, and their vacations are even more spectacular! But just because you aren’t rich and famous, doesn’t mean you can’t travel like a celebrity! Today, the Hollywood Elite, A-list Stars, musicians, politicians, and the super-rich are followed more [...]

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Visiting a nature park in The Camargue

Published Date: November 25th, 2008
Category: Hall Of Travel

The Camargue is a very interesting French destination where visitors can find a wide variety of different activities to do and spots to meet. This area is located on the Mediterranean coast, and it is highly recommendable for those who enjoy water and beach related activities to visit it.
One of the main places visitors can [...]

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Finding the Right Home Rental in Lake Tahoe

Published Date: November 23rd, 2008
Category: Hall Of Travel

There are a few patterns to consider when looking for a Lake Tahoe home rental. You’ll pay more for the houses near the ski areas in the winter time no matter the size and you’ll always pay more for lakefront properties no matter what time of year. But if you can decide what you need [...]

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A guide to Kilimanjaro Treks – Machame Route

Published Date: November 23rd, 2008
Category: Hall Of Travel

Machame route to the summit of Kilimanjaro is very special; it gives you a chance to really get to know this extraordinary mountain. The huts for this route are in a very poor state of repair and are used by the porters; tents are used on this route. All supplies and camping equipment are portered; [...]

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A PARROT LOST IN THE CITY

Published Date: November 21st, 2008
Category: Hall Of Travel

A PARROT LOST IN THE CITY Martha B. Armenta, president of Conrehabit This particular parrot (Amazona albifrons) arrived to the wildlife association in the most unusual manner. It showed up on the balcony of the president of the association known as Conrehabit four months ago. My balcony, actually. To everybody’s amazement, nobody could figure out [...]

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Mexican Vacations – Cultural Sites to Check Out

Published Date: November 21st, 2008
Category: Hall Of Travel

If you’re planning on taking a trip to Mexico, there are literally thousands of things you can do there. One of the most interesting and fulfilling, however, is to go check out some of the numerous cultural sites that are open to the public.
One interesting and lesser known cultural site to check out is the [...]

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Florence, Italy – Of David and Such

Published Date: November 21st, 2008
Category: Hall Of Travel

Often consider “Rome Light”, Florence is the city of the Medici and art galore. Despite this, there is an odd modern influence in this hallowed city.
Florence
When it came to the Renaissance, Florence was definitely one of the places to be. The city is full of examples of the past whether from great artist, architecture or [...]