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In the fall, on assignment for Peter Greenberg, I travelled to the southern tip of Baja California. I had the good fortune to visit not just Cabo San Lucas, the most common tourist destination in the area, but also the nearby village of San Jose del Cabo, which, if truth be told, was more to my liking. 


In both cities, there are many restaurants and bars catering to the tourists who arrive by plane and on cruise ships. For the most part, the food in such establishments is unexceptional. But, with

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Eco-Friendly Florianopolis, Brazil

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The Beach at Pantano do Sul, Florianopolis, Brazil

 

 

By Roy Heale

 

On my second visit to Florianopolis I was fortunate enough to be hosted by local experts Marta Dalla Chiesa and Lesley Cushing, the co-owners of Brazil Eco Journeys, who are the only LGBT tour operators in Southern Brazil. Although it was my second visit to this wonderful, natural paradise island they managed to show me places and attractions that I had not discovered before. They have lived in Florianopolis---affectionately known

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NY Daily News and  Foursquare Capture New York’s Past

Imagine standing on a street corner in New York or, say, in Grand Central Station.

Then imagine getting a ping on your phone showing you exactly what the spot you’re standing on looked like say 100 years ago.

How cool is that. 

And that’s what the New York Daily News is doing with its use of the Foursquare Profile.

It’s an exciting way to experience history, instantly; to see what, where you are, looked liked years ago, and comp
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Yosemite Water, Is It Safe?

This is a question that is asked frequently by visitors to Yosemite National Park and the answer is NO!

Neither the park nor anyone else can guarantee the safety of the water in rivers and creeks.

Either buy your beverages and cart out your trash or simply buy a water filter.

There are many such filtering devices on the market that range in price from $10.00 up. Check them out!

REI has a good selection. I personally use a chemical by McNett called Aqua Mira Part A & B.

Most filters are easy to carry

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Goa, Paradise on Earth

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People who live a hectic life find themselves taking a break and enjoying every bit of their tours to Goa, India. Fun and entertainment quotients are high in Goa and its cool and festive like environment makes it a refreshing holidaying destination. Learn how entertainment becomes an inseparable part of a Goa package tour.

Partying at Beaches
Goa Beaches are quite different from those found in other parts of the country. The
difference lies in the way people love to party at Goa beaches. Arjuna Be

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The Legendary Ararat by Sinan Haliç

The legendary Ararat Mountain is attracting tourists worldwide and offering an unforgettable adventure with unique cultural and geographical experiences.

Mount Ararat is lying on the border of Turkey, Armenia and Iran,is a volcano with 5137 meters altitude. Not the highest in Europe and Middle east but higher than Mont Blanc and 500 meter shorter than Elbrus which is accepted to be the highest of Europe and 500 meter shorter than Mount Damavand of Iran.

The summit view is surely a rewarding expe
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New Mexico Wineries Tours

Those of you who are planning on visiting New Mexico or live in the area and want to try a day out of testing wines can do so when they take a tour of the New Mexico wineries.
There are many NM wineries located all over the state of the New Mexico,
many of which are located in the Albuquerque area. If you are looking
for a way to sample the best wines in this region, then you owe it to
yourself to check out the local New Mexico wineries to see which is the best wine for you.

When you visit the NM win

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Just as astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges, those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts, which interact with yours, astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging matches for your temperament, personality, and current astrological indications. Check
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Real Japan in Luxury

9008584679?profile=originalI wish I’d known about The Real Japan when I was traveling in Asia. Instead, I tried exploring this fascinating destination on my own and ended up nearly in tears – OK, actually in tears – when I couldn’t figure out the street signs, the menus, or pretty much anything else. In shear frustration, I signed up for a tour that took me to a series of touristy sites, and I left the country knowing I really hadn’t seen Japan

 

Since then, I’ve learned about Eric Demay and his company The Real Japan. Eric

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It's that time of year again, when we all resolve to lose a little weight, gain a little muscle, spend more time with friends and family... And this year, we really mean it. Right? Well, regardless of your success rate with past New Year's resolutions, here's a list for the traveler in you that shouldn't be too hard to keep. 

 

1. Pack light.
2. Travel more.
3. Keep my cool at airport checkpoints.
4. Tinkle before I board.
5. Don't hog the armrest.
6. Leave a tip for the chambermaid.
7. Share my pics,

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Cairo, Egypt, the Pyramids and More


I’ll start this post at the Pyramids. In the words of Alexander the Great, Marc Anthony, Napoleon, General Montgomery and Jerry Garcia, “oh maaan”. My wife, who has been here before, warned me that I would be overwhelmed and might cry.  I was so overwhelmed I had to get into an ambulance, but more on that later.

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The paramedic made me comfortable but he was dissapointed I turned down a ride to the hospital. I just could not imagine the hospital.

Let us start with the midnight flight from Sharjah t

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Nantucket  Video PostCard-Poets, Whales and Celebrities

(Please watch the 1-minute, sound-rich Nantucket Travel Video PostCard at the end of this post)

Nantucket Island is one of those places where the images linger long after the visit.

This small island, approximately 12 miles long and maybe 5 miles wide, was once the third largest city in Massachusetts, only Salem and Boston were larger.

And in its time Nantucket was the whaling capital of the world.

Where would all the coffee-lov
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Things to Take on an Ice Diving Trip

I believe that most of us should have some hobbies that we can utilize to escape the true world. A few are straightforward, like sewing, and others tend to be more adventurous. My favorite thing
to accomplish is go ice diving. This isn’t an easy thing to try and do -
but it can be rather fun. Obviously you just have to find the correct
supplies that will allow it to come about.

Dry Suit

The dry suit might be one of the most vital things that you need when beneath the water. It is created to stretch o

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Carbon Offsets: More Hype Than Help

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Travel honchos in the travel and tourism industry are running a bit scared.

With all the hand-wringing about climate change/global warming, the execs wondered if they are about to become the next Exxon Valdez of travel, villains in the making: major contributors to global pollution.

Will the government, they worried, come out with a slogan: “Save the Planet. Travel Less?“

Actually air travel pumps far less carbon dioxide into the world’s atmosphere than automobiles. But carbons

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European Artwork in London

9008585280?profile=originalWhen travelling throughout Europe, one of the most enjoyable things is viewing the amazing architecture and artwork collections found in almost every major city.

Due in part to its free admission but more so due to its over 2,300 paintings on display, The National Gallery in London, England, is one of the most popular museums in all of Europe offering works from famous artists such as Renoir and Monet.

When visiting The National Gallery, it may seem almost overwhelming to think about possibly view
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Jack London and Me

9008581285?profile=originalAs I trotted behind my guide along the trails that Jack London once rode, I imagined myself as one of the many friends he led on horseback rides through his 1,400-acre Beauty Ranch in the early 1900s. We galloped through stands of eucalyptus, madrona, and towering redwood trees that shaded fern-filled glens just as Jack described them in his novel The Valley of the Moon. Delighted with each new vista I, too, felt “vitalized, organic” as I overlooked vineyards in their tidy rows stretching to the

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Art Hotels in Paris

It is more and more difficult to find nice hotels in Paris. Of course you have plenty of hotels but some are not well managed with unpleasant receptionists, some are well located but not as clean they should be and some others are too much expensive .

 

I sent one of my friend, Laeticia, to the hotel Art Hotel Congres, located 44 rue Gauthey (17th district). She called me one day and said to me, would you be nice to help me; I need a room from tonight for my husband, my son (2 years old) and pleas

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Wildlife Holidays in India

India is globally famous for its exotic flora and fauna. To add more beauty to these rich abundance, wildlife parks and sanctuaries are the added attractions. These exotic beauties of the flora and fauna takes adventure seekers and wildlife buffs into the world of animals, some of are endangered species of birds and animals. Tourists can enjoy the wildlife safari in these exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries to spot varied wild species, endangered animals and colorful species of birds. Enjoying

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How to Save Money on Ski Vacations

Serenity Vacations is pleased to bring you this article about how to find the very best deals on ski vacations this year. Skiing is one of the world’s most popular winter sports andvacation travel options abound. As anyone knows why has been on a skivacation, they can be some of the most expensive vacations around.

However, with a little planning a ski vacation does not have to break your bank account. There is actually an abundance of affordable ski vacation deals available if you take the time

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Social Media More Influential Than Travel Professionals

It’s not exactly a big surprise, but ReadWriteWeb a popular technology blog, “officially” reported that social media was gaining serious ground in the race with travel experts as an “influencer” in the traveler’s planning process and decisions.

The article gained credibility when it was Retweeted by the big public relations news service, PR Newshound.

The perception that “peer recommendations have overtaken the knowledge of tra
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