Avoid the Tourist Traps of Venice

By Kayleigh Lamb

Venice is one of the most difficult cities to avoid the tourist traps and crowds as millions of people visit annually. Beating the tourist crowd is achievable, and if you manage it, you will reap the rewards! The architecture and unique atmosphere of the water city make it one of the most alien and beautiful cities in the world. To help beat the tourists, the following tips that I have for you, should prove useful. Read more

The Top Five Places to Visit on Your Next European Vacation

By Jacob M Martus

Europe is a hot-spot for travelers from all around the world and for good reason. With such awe-inspiring locations as the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel, it’s easy to see why a European vacation is such a popular choice. With so many beautiful destinations, choosing what like to see most can be a challenge. In this article we are going to look at 5 of the most popular attractions to visit on your next trip to Europe. Read more

Tips For Finding a Cheap Premium Hotel in Chicago and Avoid the Premium Price

By Robert Laindyn

Chicago is great place to visit any time of the year. Regardless if your trip is for business or leisure you can be sure to find a variety of activities and events to suit you during your stay. But before you begin booking your trip make sure you consider these important steps. The area you plan on staying in, the season you choose to go, and lastly the price of the hotel room. Read more

Planning a Successful Paris Trip

By Alexandra Matute

The key to any successful trip abroad is to keep an open mind and a respect for the culture or cultures one is about to encounter. I’ve been living out of my element for the past three years and I’ve had to learn a lot about getting along in French culture. It’s been a good experience in the sense that it’s taught me a lot about myself as an American and how my culture has influenced me as a person in this world. Read more

Packing For Road Trips

By Brenda Williams

Recently, my family had a reunion, and I acted as the main shuttle for people who were flying in from different parts of the country. When I went to pick up my aunt, uncle and cousin, I was not too shocked when I saw my aunt standing there with what can only be described as the kind of suitcase one would use to hide several bodies in while traveling. I was lucky that her suitcase- her one suitcase- even fit into my car with the rest of her items! Read more

Top 10 Australian Camping Spots

By Chrissy Barton

Road tripping around Australia is pretty high up on any true Aussie’s bucket list. While some choose the campervan option or decide to stay in hotels and motels, it can’t be denied that the experience will only be a truly memorable one if you rough it and take along a tent.

Australia is home to some of the world’s most beautiful places and many of these must be explored at least once in a lifetime.

Some of Australia’s most ideal locations to pitch a tent at include: Read more

Increasing the Fun With Las Vegas Weekend Getaways

By Bruce A. Hoover

Californians have felt the brunt of the economic downturn more than just about any other part of the country. If you’re lucky enough to have a job, chances are you’ve been forced to work longer and harder for the same pay. If all the stress of trying to cope with the challenges of life are starting to drag you down, it may be time for a vacation. Finding the time and money to take a two week vacation may be impossible. Las Vegas weekend getaways may be the answer. Read more

3 Fun and Fabulous Things to Do in Las Vegas

It’s not just New York that never sleeps. There is another city that offers a 24-hour extravaganza of entertainment and excitement. You’ll never run out of things to do in Las Vegas.

But if you’re looking to get away only for rest and relaxation, than this probably isn’t the destination for you. Oh sure, there are plenty of places to unwind – like the gigantic pools and spas offering a full range of amenities. But Vegas is like one big party offering first-class entertainment, gambling, dining, people-watching and so much more.

One thing is certain: you will have a lot of fun in Vegas. Here are 7 things to do in Las Vegas…

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Orlando Rollercoaster Attractions

Orlando, in Florida the sunshine state, is the ideal place for a family holiday. It is the gateway to Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World and so you would be hard pushed not to have fun. You can visit pretty much all year round thanks to its enviable climate and flight prices into Orlando International Airport have been decreasing considerably in the last few years.

America really knows how to build a theme park and the parks in Orlando are best example of this. The best place to start is Walt Disney World’s The Magic Kingdom. Opened in 1971 this park is now one of four Disney parks that are spread over more than 28,000 acres. In the Magic Kingdom you will see Cinderella’s castle, cruise around the park on the Liberty Square Riverboat, get big trills from Space Mountain and get spooked on the Pirates of the Caribbean boat ride.

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America’s Haunted Lighthouses – California and Washington State

The Tsunami Ghosts (Crescent City) Light – California

Crescent City in beautiful Northern California just twenty miles south of the Oregon border boasts two national parks, proximity to the Pacific Ocean, a myriad of outdoor activities, and a haunted lighthouse.

A tsunami is an unusual and extraordinary event not often seen in the United States, but in 1964 Crescent City was hit by four or five tsunamis, leaving twenty-nine city blocks destroyed and several people dead. The lighthouse escaped damage, and some people attribute this to the resident ghosts.

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