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55 miles northeast of Las Vegas on Interstate 15, a sign indicates  Exit 75, the turn off for the Valley of Fire, Nevada’s oldest & largest state park.  We love coming to this preternatural marvel of nature, named for the amazing red sandstone formations left after immense, shifting sand dunes were formed during the age of the dinosaurs, 150 million years ago.  The oldest rock in the park, though has been dated at about 600 million years old.  Imagine!  Once an ancient sea covered this desert, s

When touring Cham Islet, or Cu Lao Cham in the ancient city of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province you are bewitched by splendid landscapes with wonderful sandy beaches, forested hills and the glorious clear, blue sea.

A view of Cham islet in Hoi An ancient town, Quang Nam Province – Photo: Thanh Hai When touring Cham Islet, or Cu Lao Cham in the ancient city of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province you are bewitched by splendid landscapes with wonderful sandy beaches, forested hills and the glorious clear, blue

One of the most enjoyable activities as the weather cools down is spending a few days dipping in the deliciously warm waters of a hot spring. Unknown to most, Beijing has a wide variety of beautiful hot spring resorts within a short drive from the city center, which are perfect for a fall weekend getaway.

Perfectly paired with a trip to the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, the Jiuhua Hot Spring Spa Resort offers a wide variety of pools and other spa treatments. The pools are fed by a prehis

Every year, the rainy season, water from the Mekong River upstream overflow of Dong Thap Muoi and Long Xuyen quadrangle, creating a “floating water season.” This is an exciting time to visit Tram Chim and Melaleuca Tea Master.

This is also the season cast, was made, cork cotton pickers in the fields of agricultural vast Southern country. Living in a land only thing they bring par, sentence management. Flooding season coming soon with upstream. Water season, in Tram Chim Tam Nong (Dong Thap), Lang

So in honor of the earthquake we just had here in New England, the Walnuts here would like to discuss some quick tips when your find yourself in the middle of one.  First (as i did) yell at your mother who is completely oblivious to the house shakin’. After you’re done alerting others in your vicinity, you’ll want to do the following:

1. if in your house, go under a doorway or table and protect your head/neck so nothing falls to damage that pretty face of yours.
2. if outdoors, stay away from buildings/

Why Does Airline Food Taste so Awful?

(Listen to the 1-minute Travel Audio PostCard)

Is it actually the food the airlines serve (when they do) that tastes so bad, or is it the flying experience make the food taste so awful?

Wired Magazine reported that a handful of brave volunteers made “the ultimate sacrifice for science” and ate airline food. Voluntarily.

Apparently a lab was set up that perfectly simulated the intense dryness, stale air and ear-irritating low pressure of airline cabins.

Germ

You don't have to play golf to enjoy a stay at PGA National Resort & Spa. But it helps.

Although the plush Palm Beach Gardens resort radiates with recreational diversions, golf is the engine that keeps it humming.

With prime time for snowbirds right around the corner, the South Florida oasis

will open a new course Nov. 1 and will welcome participants to its "Institute of Performance," a training facility designed to help both beginners and professionals -- plus the vast army of golfers who rat

India is a country which is fully fledged in all its inheritance incorporated from the past. The natural scenic beauty and historical edifices grab thousands of tourists to this legendary nation, every year. Magnificent and natural grandeur of India can’t be missed if you are a travel enthusiast. India is an amalgamation of profound history, fascinating diversity, vibrant fairs and festivals, spirituality and equality. India has achieved the great heights in the list of country with the most tou

An outstanding value for your money can be gained when you take up a business class flight for your traveling purposes. Hardcore business executives who travel 24/7 will consider this option to be fruitful because of the advantages associated with this.

The best part about business class is that it is a combination of the perks of luxury travel with ever more affordable prices. Business class flights are intended for comfort and it starts with the initial booking.

When you want a Business Class fl

The boyhood home of “Hammering” Hank Aaron is in a place of honor next to the stadium that bears his name. His home is also a museum that chronicles his life and career. Aaron was held in high regard by all those who played ball with him.  At the museum’s opening there was a long list of VIP guests including Willie Mays, Bob Feller, Rickey Henderson, Bruce Sutter, Reggie Jackson and Ozzie Smith. Aaron is quoted as saying, “I have had great things happen to me, but today is the greatest day I hav

Special Offer - Egypt in a Nutshell - 8 Days - For those without a lot of time this is the perfect trip to experience the diversity of Egypt in a short time. Visit Cairo, Alexandria, Baharaia Oasis and Luxor.  Prices start from 504 USD for single occupancy / 396 USD for double occupancy.  Trip must be reserved by 30 November and travel must be completed by 31 December 2012.

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Skydive Ramblers Sunshine Coast

Discover why Skydive Ramblers at Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia is Famous For Fun...

Get airborne and take in the views of Coolum, Noosa, Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Bribie Island, Redcliffe, Moreton Island, and even Brisbane and Double Island Point on a clear day.

Ramblers is Queensland’s largest and longest established skydiving operation. We have been teaching people to jump out of perfectly good aeroplanes since 1972. We love it and we would

I want to be part of a Blue Zone.

What is a “Blue Zone,” you ask?

It is a place where people live happily and healthily for a very long time.

The term was popularized by author-educator-explorer Dan Buettner in his 2008 book, “The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from People Who’ve Lived the Longest.” Published by the National Geographic Society, Buettner identified places in the world there is a high concentration of persons over age 100, and there is a substantial disability-free and disease

With its pristine natural environment, Bhutan, many say, is one of the best trekking locations in the world; but, for growing number of visitors, the kingdom is seen more as a cultural destination.

Tour operators said, while the same minimum daily tariff of USD 250 and 200 during the high and lean season applied for both cultural and trekking tourists, selling cultural tour packages was easier.

This, according to tour operators, is largely attributed to the visitors’ profile, and a lack of develop

Coinciding with the first anniversary of the Royal Wedding, His Holiness the Je Khenpo offered Yangbum to His Majesty the King today.

His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and the members of the royal family were also present during the occasion.

Earlier in the morning, the Prime Minister, cabinet ministers and senior government officials also paid their respects to His Majesty the King and the Gyaltsuen.

In keeping with His Majesty’s wishes, no national holiday was declared nor celebrations for the o

For the first time, a Chinese couple from Shanghai got married in a traditional Bhutanese way at Chimi Lhakhang in Punakha.

Alex and Angela, decided to celebrate their wedding again in Bhutan, even though the couple was officially married in China in 2008 .

Both of them are from Shanghai.

The couple said they feel honored to be able to get married in Bhutan. Both of them described their wedding as an unforgettable moment of their lives.

The couple’s family members and close friends attended their we

Take a slow hike up Mt Kenya to enjoy the scenery and adventure

Mt. Kenya, Kenya’s highest mountain and Africa’s second highest mountain after Mt. Kilimanjaro, it is estimated to be about 2.5 million years old. Its awe inspiring spectacle that dominates the central highlands of Kenya and is located 180 KM north of Nairobi within the Mt. Kenya National Park. 

Mt. Kenya National Park is a World Heritage site and an international biosphere reserve.

It’s difficult to see wild animals located at the l

Gardens like Hershey Gardens in Pennsylvania are wonderful places to visit.  They appeal to people for all sorts of reasons. There are those who appreciating the mix of flowers, trees and lawns, while some seek out trees, especially bonsai, and others are interested in the individual blooms of the flowers.  And, then there are others who feel the need for a few hours of serenity. 

Hershey Gardens is one of several lasting gifts from Milton Hershey. The gardens first opened in 1937 as a rose gard

POKHARA, Oct 8: Pokhara, which has been attracting tourists with different opportunities of adventure sports, has ushered in yet another new product for adventure tourism. Three youths have brought the world longest adventure ZIP-Flyer to Pokhara.

With the joint investment of Golchha organization and Mangal Group, a Zip-flyer has be

For sheer pleasantness, there isn't much that beats looking up at October foliage in the forests of western North Carolina--unless maybe it's looking down at the autumn colors from strategic perches in the trees themselves. This was my privileged perspective on a recent outing with Navitat Canopy Adventures, located around twenty miles north of Asheville. (http://www.navitat.com) (1-855-628-4828)

Top billing at Navitat goes to the zip-lines. And fine zips they are: ten in all, the longest stretc