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More Articles from Travel and Leisure Information: | | | | RELATED ARTICLES How to Choose a Bed and Breakfast So youve decided to shun the neon-flashing motel chains and marble-foyered monsters and venture into the world of cozy, intimate bed and breakfastsAfter all, youve heard how much more personal and romantic the b&b experience is, rightWell....usually thats the gospel truth.However, there are certain things to keep in mind and questions to ask yourself and prospective innkeepers before you make your final decision and turn over your credit card number. Advice for the Theme Park Weary When you just can’t take another day at the theme parks on your Orlando vacation consider these suggestions: Disneyland for Hikers: A Walk to Mt. Whitney Base camp sits at 12,000 feet — stark, windy, unshaded from the blazing August sun, but an otherwise great place to stop for a snack. Voices echo across cold granite as the breeze wraps around dozens of tents, backpacks, cooking stoves, and bear-proof food canisters. An unopened package of banana chips on my lap is immediately snatched up by a marmot, unhindered by my presence and unfazed by my pursuit. The Cast of Culture in South Africa Drive along one of South Africas scenic strips and you will notice a landscape composed of a backdrop of wide open spaces, blue mountains and blood-red sunsets. These scenes abound, but given the nature of the culture in South Africa, your attention could swiftly switch to a small boy gallantly escorting herds of cattle, end to end, over a rainbow-like walkway crossing one of the largest and busiest highways in South Africa. Culture makes Africa special and aside from beautiful landscapes, this kind of exuberant and contrasting culture in South Africa is what you really should experience. How To Travel The World For Free It sounds like a dream doesnt it Hopping onto a plane and taking a flight to thedestination of your choice. Imagine collecting your flight tickets to New York, London,Goa - or wherever takes your fancy - and not having to pay a cent for them. The Importance of Travel Insurance Youve finally saved enough to go on that dream vacation youve been planning.Now youre wondering if you should buy travel insurance.Do I really need to go to the extra expense All I can lose is my luggage, right Sorry, No Customer Service After 4:00 P.M. A few months ago, I wrote about ingenious styles of customer service that every business should know about, mostly because their employees were inflicting them on their customers. 10 Best Children’s Activities at Walt Disney World I’m sure you all know about Disney World’s amazing theme parks, but are you familiar with the myriad of fascinating activities for children offered throughout Walt Disney World that are either complimentary or offered for a reasonable fee to Disney resort guests Here are some of the best: Its A Wonderful Movie Its A Wonderful Life 1946 began as a short story called "The Greatest Gift". Writer Philip Van Doren Stern was unable to sell it to a publisher, so he sent the tale out as a long Christmas card to friends.His agent subsequently sold the fable to RKO pictures, where it went through several transformations.In one version a losing political candidate contemplated suicide, only to have an angel convince him to stick around and do good works.Finally it fell into the hands of Director Frank Capra who cried when he read it, said it was the story he had been looking for all his life, and purchased it to be the first project for his new production company, Liberty Films. Airfare - Not Always Fair Need a vacation but don~t want to stay around town Want to go somewhere exotic, somewhere different Want to fly but worried about the airfare Sourcing the cheapest airfare available has been made easier with competition growing between travel agencies as people realize that a vacation need not be all that expensive. Airfare can be a hindrance to the best of vacation plans but it need not be. With so many travel companies vying for your business - securing cheaper airfare is a given! Vacation Insurance... Saves Your Money, Time And Frustrations! Dont forget your vacation insurance before you take off for any travel. Take Beautiful Landscape and Nature Photos We’ve all been there. Spent a lot of money to go to someplace we’ve never been before. We’ve taken the photos and brought them home expecting family and friends to ooh and aah over the shots we’ve taken. You open the envelope and take out the prints and somehow the landscapes and nature shots that looked so beautiful there look flat, dull, and you don’t remember seeing that couple in the corner of your shot when you snapped the shutter. Seattle Airport Parking Located in the spectacular Pacific Northwest and in the shadow of majestic 14,000 foot Mt. Rainier, SeaTac International Airport is the region’s largest and most sophisticated air passenger and air cargo transportation hub, providing connections as well as non stop services to major US destinations as well as to Canada and the Pacific Rim. At ground level, a key to SeaTac’s operating success is the quality and extensive services provided by SeaTac airport parking facilities. Egypt : Land Before Time In recent years, the number of people touring Egypt has slowly dwindled. This is most likely due to the violence in the Middle Eastern region and the few bombings and kidnappings that have occured in recent years. However, these cases are pretty much isolated, and the thousands of people who visit Egypt every year thoroughly enjoy their experience there. Cocos Island... Green Bouquet Is Seen Far Into The Sea Cocos Island National Park Visit Walt Disney World in Style Is your image of Walt Disney World one of sleeping in motel-style accommodations and dining on hamburgers as you roam the theme parks Well, it’s time to change that picture. Instead of a chain motel, how about an African-style lodge or a resort with the sophisticated ambience of an exclusive yacht club Instead of chicken fingers, how about Potato Wrapped Florida Red Snapper with a Creamy Leek Fondue, Basil-Crusted Rack of Lamb with a Ragout of Spinach, Shitakes, and White Beans, or Grilled Buffalo Top Sirloin with Sweet Potato Hazelnut Gratin and Sweet Onion Jam No question about it, Walt Disney World offers an abundance of amazing themed resorts and superb restaurants that are perfect for the sophisticated traveler. Here are some of the best experiences to indulge in while touring Mickey Mouse land: Flights Of Fancy: An Air Of Gratitude Feeling cranky about air travel Get a grip. Tips For Disney World First-Timers So you’ve finally decided to head to Walt Disney World. With so much to see and do, it’s important to come prepared. Here are some excellent tips to make your trip one that will be remembered for a lifetime. Exploring Uncharted Territory: Your Family Vacation NC—Picture it – your minivan is stopped at a rest area. Your partner sits at the wheel while you are buried under a mess of unfolded maps. You feel tense as you debate over directions while your jumpy kids in the back seat are spreading chocolate over each other. Aah, the joys of a family vacation. My First Bear Encounter The summer I got my college degree in anthropology, I headed to a small ranch in Montana for a summer job. My employer, Jack, was a stout rancher in his 40s. He raised cattle and sheep, and two young sons, Roy 8 and Nick 6, with his wife Jean, a very friendly woman a few years his senior, on his family ranch. My responsibility was to take care Jeans Mom Ester who had been partly paralyzed by a stroke and had spent most of her time in a wheelchair for the last five years. |
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