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What does the Gold Coast have to offer?
The Gold Coast has absolutely everything a family could need for the perfect holiday.
Great stretches of golden sands and rolling waves as the Pacific Ocean greets Queenslands playgroun ...
Rebecca Greig - November 30, 2007
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Visitors to Honolulu have a wide variety of choices for Hawaiian entertainment. These range from Hawaiian shows to live Hawaiian music and entertainment. Lets look at some options for this season, some of which are free.
Creation: A Polyne ...
Russell Smith - November 30, 2007
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For elegance and old world feel, St. Petersburg is by far the best Russian city. If you go, a visit to Peterhof, the summer palace of Peter the Great is a must.
Peterhof
As Tanya and I left St. Petersburg for Peterhof, I was i ...
Nomad Rick - November 30, 2007
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With an incredibly large land mass, Russia is really many countries in one. In this article, we take a look at travel destinations in the Far East.
Vladivostok
A naval port city on the Pacific Ocean, Vladivostok has a passing ...
Nomad Rick - November 30, 2007
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While living in Siberia for a year, I agreed to speak at a human rights conference. Only in Russia will you find a place like Tinda, a city we stopped in on our way.
Trans-Siberian Railway
When living in Siberia, the only way ...
Nomad Rick - November 30, 2007
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During the communist reign in Russia, architectural styles could best be described as bland. Fortunately, the summer palace of Peter the Great wasn't affected.
Peterhof
Known as Peterhof, the summer palace of Peter the Great i ...
Nomad Rick - November 30, 2007
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For many people Andalucia is all that they imagine Spain to be. Great climate, sun, sea and beaches, bullfighting, sherry and flamenco. Covering over 33,000 square miles and running the length of mainland Spain's southern coast it is the largest and mo ...
ken jones - November 30, 2007
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Traveling Asia is something that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. When you travel to Asia, there are so many things to see and do; make sure that you plan your trip in advance. However, remember to leave some free time in you ...
BestTripGuide.com - November 30, 2007
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Visiting Alaska by cruise ship has become one of the most popular ways to experience Alaska's breathtaking beauty and diverse culture. Cruises incorporate all that Alaska has to offer including glaciers, wildlife, exotic ports of call, entertainment an ...
Ron Richards - - November 30, 2007
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Disney World is probably the most popular theme park in the world, attractions, rides, characters, the works, there is no doubt that nobody goes to Disney World to get headaches. To prevent unnecessary muscle and head pain, it is best to be prepared. ...
Stanley Emerson - - November 30, 2007
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Sicily is a mountainous arid island - an extension of the Apennine Mountains separated from the mainland by the Straits of Messina. Many powers have occupied this strategically important area: Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Phoenicians and of course the Mafia. ...
Dennis Links - November 30, 2007
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Anchorage, the largest city in America's 49th State, was founded in 1914 to provide the railhead for the Pacific Railway to, Fairbanks. With a population of approximately 260,000 it houses 42% of Alaska's population. This expansive city nestles at the ...
Dennis Links - November 30, 2007
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In December 2005, Manaro, the volcano in the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu showed signs it was about to erupt. Smoke and ashes shot up from the crater and many of the population fled their homes. In point of fact the volcano did not erupt. However, ...
Dennis Links - November 30, 2007
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Many have heard and some might even have visited Petra, "the rose red city half as old as time", carved out of solid rock and situated in southern Jordan. But not so many will have heard of the city of Ubar.
Ubar was described by Lawrence ...
Dennis Links - November 30, 2007
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From its historic roots with New England, Nova Scotia is perhaps the best known of the four Atlantic Canada Provinces. Its key is its variety. There are so many faces to Nova Scotia, that one visit can not reveal them all. Almost surrounded by water, i ...
Dennis Links - November 30, 2007
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Each of New England's six states--Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont--offers a unique mix of attractions, vacation destinations, family amusements, romantic hideaways, recreational facilities and historic landmar ...
Dennis Links - November 30, 2007
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The artificial island of KoKred lies cuddled between two bends of the Chao Phyra River at a point where the river wends to its narrowest. It is a counterfeit stricture, as this straight and narrow channel was cut to speed the journey of river traffic a ...
alisterbredee - November 30, 2007
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Not many places on earth get the opportunity to be discovered twice, but the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo have. These two islands together with Las Desertas and Las Selvagens islands make up what is called the Archipelago of Madeira. They are fou ...
Jack Blacksmith - - November 30, 2007
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If you're a history buff, Antietam National Battlefield is a national park you have to see. Antietam, of course, is a major civil war site.
Antietam National Battlefield is simply huge. Located in the middle of Maryland, the national park ...
Nomad Rick - November 30, 2007
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Whenever you travel to a country, it is important to avoid the tourist traps and get to know the locals. Here are my impressions of Russia.
Created in the 12th century, Russia was originally a much smaller country. Known as Muscovy, the co ...
Nomad Rick - November 30, 2007
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Mention the word "Siberia," and images of gulags, frozen tundra and wastelands may come to mind. While there is some truth to these, my impressions of Siberia included more.
Siberia comprises more than 75 percent of modern Russia. Unless ...
Nomad Rick - November 30, 2007
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A sleepy island area in the 1970s, Cancun has been transformed into a mega tourist destination. Located on the Caribbean side of Mexico, this resort area has something for everyone.
Cancun
Make no mistake, Cancun is a very tou ...
Nomad Rick - November 30, 2007
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Isla Mujeres in Mexico is a great way to escape the tourist crush in Cancun. Roughly 9 miles offshore, the island contains the Mexican beach culture of a bygone era. Oh, and the name translates to "The Island of Women."
Isla Mujeres
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Nomad Rick - November 30, 2007
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With shores on two oceans, Mexico is a beach lover's paradise. Here's a primer on two of the beach areas, Puerto Vallarta and Ensenada
Puerto Vallarta
Considered a poor man's Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta lies in the middle of the ...
Nomad Rick - November 30, 2007
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Mexico beaches come in all shapes and sizes. Two of the most famous areas are Cabo San Lucas and Acapulco.
Acapulco
You're probably already familiar with Acapulco if you ever watched the Wild World of Sports on ABC. Acapulco w ...
Nomad Rick - November 30, 2007