Posted on: 27 May, 2005
Author: Melody Schubert
Idaho is a haven for those who love the outdoors. From Hell's Canyon and Heaven's Gate, to thousands of natural springs, rapid white waters, and a city of rocks; you'll find adventure around every ben... Idaho is a haven for those who love the outdoors. From Hell's Canyon and Heaven's Gate, to thousands of natural springs, rapid white waters, and a city of rocks; you'll find adventure around every bend in Idaho. "The Gem Of The Mountains." Idaho's name is thanks to George M. Willing, who urged congress to adopt the name, which he said meant the "gem of the...
Posted on: 26 May, 2005
Author: Thomas Cherian
Luxurious tents face a serene private lake while coffee bushes stand sentinel-like to this awesome beauty of nature. Abutting the 50,000 acre Dubare forest, the Camp amidst the plantation is an experi... Luxurious tents face a serene private lake while coffee bushes stand sentinel-like to this awesome beauty of nature. Abutting the 50,000 acre Dubare forest, the Camp amidst the plantation is an experience to cherish. Laze on the verandah, in colonial style chairs while the natives take up the tune; listen to the call of the white breasted water hen or the water warbler's did-you-do-it song; watch the kingfisher...
Posted on: 17 May, 2005
Author: Pam
When the Duke of Wurttemberg came back from a business trip, he was dismayed to find that his backyard, which was essentially a park at that time, had been bisected with a new road. Not one to cross the street to go to the park, the Duke decided that the road had ruined his Vienna palace and put it up for sale. There are those who would say that it was financial woes, not dissatisfaction with progress, which caused the Duke to hang the "For Sale" sign in the window. Still, whatever the impetus, the palace sold, the Duke moved...
Posted on: 17 May, 2005
Author: Carolyn Proctor
Four and a half years ago (1999) the French chain Le Meridien took over the Asian-style Nikko, near the corner of La Cienega and Burton Way in a most fashionable section of Los Angeles. Fifteen milli... Four and a half years ago (1999) the French chain Le Meridien took over the Asian-style Nikko, near the corner of La Cienega and Burton Way in a most fashionable section of Los Angeles. Fifteen million dollars latervoila!Le Meridien at Beverly Hills. Upon entering the lobby, one is enveloped in an atmosphere of fresh, open, comfortable luxe. Marble tile floors the color of sun-washed...
Posted on: 07 May, 2005
Author: Art McCarty
Travel Lodging: Location Is KeyYou have already decided to come to one of the most beloved vacation spots anywhere, Central Florida. Now, you are left to decide what fabulous restaurants you want to dine at and what area attractions you want to visit. Once you have decided, you should choose a location centered in the middle of the action. After all, vacation is about relaxation and convenience. Your vacation lodging should be close to the action. Your vacation lodging should, also, be a wonderful and comforting home away from home. Central Floridas travel lodging is at your fingertips. Planning your...
Posted on: 07 May, 2005
Author: Art McCarty
So you decided on Orlando Florida for your family vacation this year. Before you decide where to stay think about what it is like in Orlando. It is usually very warm, even in the winter. Your kids ar... So you decided on Orlando Florida for your family vacation this year. Before you decide where to stay think about what it is like in Orlando. It is usually very warm, even in the winter. Your kids are going to be exhausted from a long day of playing at the theme parks. Before you start searching the internet for a great deal...
Posted on: 05 May, 2005
Author: Cami Koralewski
Who doesnt dream of someday taking an expensive, fancy vacation? The problem is, money still doesnt grow on trees and last time I checked, neither do luxury vacations. The great news is that it might be possible to take that dream vacation on your current budget, however tight it may be. Here are a few simple tips that will help in planning an affordable, once in-a-lifetime vacation. Decide which aspects of your luxury vacation are the most important (and which things dont really matter). For example, for you, the most important thing may be doing expensive activities like visiting theme...
Posted on: 03 May, 2005
Author: Tony Fenton
Your first thoughts when seeing the word desert may well be of a flat, boring expanse of sand shimmering in relentless heat. You will be surprised when you venture into the 25 million acres of Californian desert making up almost a quarter of the state. California's desert is divided into two distinct regions - the Colorado (Low Desert) and the Mojave (High Desert). The Mojave Desert includes the National Park of Death Valley and the Mojave National Preserve. Joshua Tree National Park bridges the change from High to Low Desert. There is a road that winds south through the park...
Posted on: 03 May, 2005
Author: Al Smith & Ruth Ramos
(Permission is freely granted to use this article so long as our about the author/resource box remains at the end of this article and with all links live.) When Ruth and Esther Ramos embarked on their labor of love, the creation of a wide-ranging resource of information about the Dominican Republic they just knew that a feature focussing on the Dominican Republic's captivating capital City, Santo Domingo, was more than a must! Santo Domingo is often referred to as 'the oldest city in the New World' for it was here that Christopher Columbus, smitten by the many charms of Hispaniola...
Posted on: 20 April, 2005
Author: Fred Coolridge
Whats a guy to do?It seems that playing a pirate in the Caribbean just wasnt 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 guess nobody really needs to own an island but if you were Johnny Depp (or Justin Timberlake, another celebrity recently spotted in the Exumas) and you could afford a small piece of paradise...