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The state of Maine entices kayak enthusiasts with 3500 miles of craggy coastline and access to about 3,000 small islands. Maine kayak excursions come in all varieties. Some people come to Maine to learn how to kayak. Others rent a kayak for a few hours. Adventurous kayak enthusiasts take an all day guided tour, or multi-day kayak and camping excursions.

Maine Kayaking Vacations

The New England cliche -- "if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes" -- epitomizes the necessity of careful packi

We left Umbria after 6 days of wonderful tours, meals, making new friends and never reaching for our wallet all courtesy of the Umbrian tourism authority. When in Italy be sure to visit Umbria.. We took a nice train ride of about 2 hours into Rome’s central train station.

I got off the train and desperately needed to relive myself of that morning’s espresso shots. The men’s room was as far away as it could be which only added to the desperation in my hustle. I walked into the room to find a turns

Often perceived as a remote holiday destination, World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park is surprisingly only three hours drive from Darwin. Kakadu is the largest national park in Australia and contains one of the highest concentrated areas of Aboriginal rock art sites in the world, some dating back 50,000 years; the most famous examples at Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr.

Whether you take a guided tour or self drive out to Kakadu, all key visiting spots are manned with local tour guides during the

One of the great things about travelling is that you're taking part in a shared heritage, not only with the locals in the places you visit, but also with other travellers. When coming across other tourists on our journeys - perfect strangers though they may be - there's a sense of bonding that transcends nationality and language. One way in which this shared bond is expressed is through photography. There are some types of travel photography that are so commonplace as to have become cliches. The

A fun outing in the center of San Jose is to go to the Gold Museum, now called the Central Bank Museum, below the Plaza de la Cultura.

It had been years since I had visited the museum, but it remains still one of the highlights of touring Costa Rica’s capitol city. Located conveniently under the Plaza de la Cultura’s east end, just behind the National Theatre and the Grand Hotel, the museum is a cool refuge of culture in a concrete jungle.This year celebrates the 30^th anniversary of the museum. I

Handing back over your hire car at the end of your holidays needs to be a simple and quick transaction with most people having flights to catch and not allot of time to spare. Follow these tips and the whole experience should be a smooth one:

If possible leave yourself plenty of time for the return of the vehicle. If you are returning a Portugal car hire to Lisbon Airport then allow time for traffic to the airport, finding the car hire depot, checking onto your flight, airport security and findin

If an earthquake had started shaking southern California on a recent Sunday night, we might not have felt it at the Thornton Winery, in the Temecula Valley Wine Country, where guests were doing their own kind of shaking to the spirited, heartfelt beat of jazz saxophonist and singer, Mindi Abair. With her high energy vibe, Mindi was the ideal musician to launch Thornton Winery’s 24th Annual Champagne Jazz Series. Mindi and her talented band had everyone on their feet clapping, dancing and singing

Looking for that picture-perfect “tropical paradise” tour in
Costa Rica? You can’t miss a one-day tour to
Tortuga Island
in the
Pacific’s
Nicoya Gulf.

Famous for its sugary white sand beaches lined with tall swaying coconut palms, Tortuga Island has crystal clear turquoise waters with no ocean currents which make this an ideal place for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. This little heaven-sent jewel will be that tropical paradise you’ll daydream about forever!

You can get to Tortuga Island i

Belgrade Lakes Region Business Group

Take a road trip to central Maine's premier lake area for recreation, relaxation, and wholesome family fun, in the Kennebec Valley less than a half hour north of the state capital Augusta, and famous for its sparkling scenic streams and chain of seven lakes, its panoramic views of fields, hills and woodlands, Belgrade Lakes´ inviting towns and villages, and its activities for all ages. Whether as a destination for activities and action or a retreat for peace

From the world's most famous technology corporations based in Silicon Valley to the international robot exhibitions in Tokyo, tourists are embracing the concept of tech destinations, almost as a sneak peak of the future. 

London, UK: Currently rated as one of the best European cities for tech start-ups, London has been flirting with all kinds of gadgetry, turning restaurants and hotels into sets sets of futuristic movies. The London International Technology Show also attracts thousands of visitor

Touring San Francisco for a huge vacation is one among the best decisions you are ever bound to take for your vacation plans. San Francisco is the beautiful city of California that attracts tourists all around the year. Tourists simply fall in love with this city and retired tourists who have settled in San Francisco stand as a testimony for its beauty. The cultural heritage and historical significance of the city is quite astonishing and certainly remarkable that kindles the heart of many touri

If you live anywhere near the ocean, even if you don't surf, teaching your kids to surf is a great confidence booster that lets them learn a fantastic sport that brings enjoyment to all who do it.

In 
surfing hotspot
 Costa Rica, at
 Jaco Beach
on the
 Central Pacific Coast,
Del Mar Surfing Academy
 is starting off the new 2012 surf season with
 Saturday Kids’ Surf Club. Their motto is “Perfect Saturday Fun!”


Kids, ages 3 to 8, can take 4 classes per month, every Saturday, that focus on either 


Arusha national park is the closest national park from Arusha town – northern Tanzania safari capital. Arusha National Park is a multi-faceted jewel, often overlooked by Tanzania safari lovers, despite offering the opportunity to explore a beguiling diversity of wild game within a few hours of game-drive.

The entrance gate leads into shadowy montane forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colourful turacos and trogons – the only place in the Tanzania northern safari circuit where the acr

For art lovers, there is a museum in
downtown San José that you won't want to miss. Unique in its history, it used to be the terminal of Costa Rica’s old international airport, at the east end of where
Sabana Park
is today.


The
Costa Rican Art Museum (Museo de Arte Costarricense)is housed in a beautiful Neoclassical-style building built in the late 1930s. The gorgeous building, a work of art in itself, stages a permanent display of 3,200 national treasures in all media by Costa Rica’s most celeb

Ireland on the Clock:A Week In The Emerald Isle For The First Timer

Holiday Homes  | Travel to Ireland

It is a harsh reality for those without time on their side. Traveling around Ireland warrants more time than 168 hours. I spent a month driving the whole way around the country, stopping in as many places as I could along the way. Sadly, we don’t all have time on our side. When a friend asked me to list an itinerary for a first timer to Ireland with only one week to spare, I paired down a few of

No matter how short or long your flight to your holiday destination, once you arrive all you want to do his hop in your car and be on your way. But it is worth taking a few moments to check both the condition of the vehicle and also the paperwork which you are signing.

One way you can prepare yourself is by booking your car hire with a broker such as Auto Europe. When you book your vehicle online or via the call centre you will be advised what extra charges may be applied locally and also it is c

by Isaac Gutiérrez

You probably wouldn't associate coming to Spain with chowing down on a big juicyhamburguesa, but the fact is that it's all the rage these days, especially in the country's capital - and even visitors from the birthplace of the burger, the U.S. of A., have noted that there are now some pretty authentic and just downright tasty offerings to be had in Madrid. Here are several of the top patty palaces. Have you been to any others not on this list? 

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