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Rest and Relax on a New York Dinner Cruise

January 24th, 2008 · No Comments

A dinner cruise starts by being escorted onto a luxury cruise ship or yacht about an hour before the ship is set to leave port. You may take a leisurely walk around the deck, or visit the shops that are on the ship. Or simply laze around and sample the cocktails and exquisite appetizers served [...]

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Tags: All · New York · USA

Dining at Disney World Restaurants

January 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

The restaurants cater to different tastes and preferences. To determine what restaurant is right for you check out pictures and menus of restaurants before finalizing your booking arrangements. The Disney World website is a good source for restaurants and menu information. You can also get a feel of the ambience of the restaurants by the [...]

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Tags: All · Florida · USA

Six Great Things To Do In Northwest Montana

January 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Northwest Montana is one of the most beautiful and scenic places in the western Rocky Mountains, and if youre planning a visit here are six things that you should check out. Obviously, most of these things revolve around the outdoors, mostly because Northwest Montana is all about the outdoors. As you can probably imagine, if [...]

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Road Biking in Arches National Park – Utah

January 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

This is Day 2 of a 3-day “road trip” our bicycle club took to Moab Utah. This day was “just a little bit” more difficult than Day 1. We went fewer miles, but… Cyclists left the B&B, crossed the Colorado River bridge into a hellacious head wind, with dirt and grit hitting your face like [...]

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Tags: All · USA · Utah

Road Biking around Moab, Utah

January 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Moab is known for its mountain biking. But there’s great road biking to be had too. In early April, 2007, 60 some-odd members of our bicycle club from Tucson, Arizona loaded up and headed for Moab. We stayed in the Gazebo Inn, a comfortable bed and breakfast located conveniently in downtown Moab. Day 1 was [...]

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Fall Festivities Abound in the Great Smoky Mountains

January 14th, 2008 · No Comments

An abundance of festivals and special events also take place throughout the Smokies during the autumn months. For example, the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival, which runs until October 31, 2007, features live entertainment, old-fashioned hayrides, local crafts and more. Dollywoods National Gospel & Harvest Celebration, which takes place from October 5 to November 3, 2007, [...]

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Tags: All · Tennessee · USA

Moab Utah: Mountain Bikers Mecca

January 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Every sport has its “ultimate” challenge. Golf has the Augusta National – host of the Masters tournament, Tennis has the grass courts of Wimbledon, car racing has the Daytona International Speedway, home of the Daytona 500. Mountain Biking has the Slickrock Bike Trail in Moab, Utah. The Slickrock Bike Trail is a 9.6 mile trail [...]

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Tags: All · USA · Utah

Underground Railroad Tour Near Gettysburg is Active Learning About Black History

January 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Just on the other side of the Mason Dixon line from Maryland, is Adams County, Pennsylvania, which was at one time a Quaker stronghold and a place where the Underground Railroad was active. William and Phebe Wright were two Quakers in the area who figured prominently in the Underground Railroad activities. They worked closely with [...]

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Tags: All · Maryland · Pennsylvania · USA

Rehoboth Beach Delaware

January 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is easily approachable from Washington, D.C. and is situated at the southern coast of Delaware. Sometimes referred to as Summer Capitol, Delaware is closer to New Jersey, New York and Mary land. The stretch of East Coast Beaches where Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is located comprises of plenty of beach resorts. The rustic [...]

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The Grand Canyon Without the Crowds

January 12th, 2008 · No Comments

The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is where most people go to see this natural wonder. That means, that’s where you are going to find the crowds. Crowds are not for me. That why I recommend the North Rim and other more out of the way places along the canyon rim. These places are [...]

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Tags: All · Arizona · USA