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I have a tale of two cities to share with you. This is a tale of a city by the sea and at the same time a city that stretches into gentle foothills and rugged mountains. A city whose reputation is built on fine wines, culinary greatness, and adventure- based activities that range from the urban divine, to the salty ocean, to the rolling mountains. You might come for the Pinot as I did, but you’ll leave touched by the style and grace of a user-friendly community that is at the top of its game.

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Once considered as a beach resort paradise with approximately 3500km of coast line dotted with palm trees and covered with white sand, West Africa has seen a steady decline in traditional tourists over the past few years. Now there seems to be a renewal of interest and tourists are beginning to trickle back to the hustle and bustle of the colourful markets, the relaxing sound of the Atlantic waves crashing on a pristine beach or to the exhilarating beat of the Jembe and talking drum.

There are se

(TTBS) Oil Spill Drives Vacationers to Carolinas

The Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina is near capacity this summer as a result of the Gulf Oil Spill, and North Carolina beaches are
seeing the same sorts of benefits as vacationers look for alternatives to the
Gulf of Mexico Beaches they have vacationed at for generations.

Recently I was on a small shuttle running between the Hilton and Embassy Suites
at Kingston Plan

I have a tale of two cities to share with you today. This is a tale of a city by the sea and at the same time a city that stretches into gentle foothills and rugged mountains. A city whose reputation is built on fine wines, culinary greatness, and adventure- based activities that range from the urban divine, to the salty ocean, to the rolling mountains. You might come for the Pinot as I did, but you’ll leave touched by the style and grace of a user-friendly community that is at the top of its ga

The Parrot's Perch bucket dumps 400 gallons of water to everyone's delight at CoCo Key's waterpark (© 2010 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com)

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Coco Key Hotel & Waterpark is a refreshing addition to Orlando, already the indisputable world capital of family fun. In fact, Coco Key was built for fun.

Most important for families: it offers resort features for a hotel price, is a Universal-Orlando partner propert

Final Preparations Before Opening Day at Pink Point

By Roy Heale

Recently the Argentine Ministry of Tourism announced that international visitors to this country have increased by 30% year-over-year based upon numbers for June 2010. It is almost certain that many of these travelers are from the global gay and lesbian community. The capital city of Buenos Aires is the number one popular destination in Argentina and recently it has been dubbed the new “gay mecca” of South America. So it seems approp

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If you’re hungry for a deal this fall, Orlando’s got it – in more than 60 locations. For the whole month of September, locals and visitors can savor and save during Orlando Magical Dining Month when more than 60 restaurants offer three-course dinners for one fixed price of $30.

This culinary celebration showcases some of the best restaurants in the city, so go ahead – indulge and don’t feel guilty! Some of the restaurants offering haute cuisine for an exceptional value:

(TTBS) Even though I am a travel agent specializing in Disney vacations, I still get asked why we chose to vacation on the Disney Mediterranean cruise. Isn't the answer, "Well, duh!" But seriously, I love my job and someones gotta do the research, right? It's tough,I know, but I'm willing to take on the challenge.

By Roy Heale

The famous Follies Bergère cabaret of Paris led the way in risqué entertainment in the late nineteenth century. In England “The Full Monty” became a household expression in the 1990s. But today in Buenos Aires one of the renowned main attractions for tourists and locals alike is the dinner and dance at INSIDE RestoBar. This is where, during dinner, the dance is not Tango but rather it refers to some hot, Latin male performers who slowly peel off all their attire with audience partici

(TTBS) It’s not that a night spent in the Serengeti bush is any longer than a typical night somewhere else – but when your tent is sandwiched in Kenya between the Maasai village cows and a pride of hungry lions – it certainly seems that way!

At first I wasn’t sure exactly why my eyes popped open. The clouds from the beginning of the rainy season had stayed close, so the night was a shroud of mist and inky darkness. I sat up and strained to see through the screen of the tent flap – the only window

How can I explain this title to those under 55? Charlie Don’t Surf is a great line from the film Apocalypse Now about the Viet Nam War; Colonel Kilgore answering a soldier as to why they need to take a point of land with a great surf break and risk lives – all to satisfy the surfing-quest ego of the Colonel. A more recognizable line from the film is “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” Politics for my generation that are still sensitive – just last month I got a snide remark from a forme

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Arenal Volcano, one of the most famous destinations of Costa Rica, is known for its volcanic history and landscape as well as being a great destination for a relaxing holiday.

Of course, the volcanic landscape is not barren than other destinations, but the geology of the Arenal Volcano has its own unparalleled natural beauty. To take in all that the Arenal Volcano has to offer, a tour by horse, hiking or car will give you the best opportunities to see what s