New Kitchen Gadgets from the 2010 Chicago Home and Housewares Show

New cooking vids coming soon. I promise. Here are some new faces and some old ones showing us the latest in kitchen gadgets. cool stuff. links: Non-stick Cast Iron Pan - www.starfrit.com Nordic Ware Burger Bite - www.nordicware.com Cork Bowls from Bambu - www.bambu.com New Copper Pans from Analon - www.analon.com Corn Stipper - www.progressiveintl.com Slice Grinder - www.slicehome.com Travel Press - www.bodumusa.com filtering bottle - www.bobblewater.com Whipped Cream Maker - www.isi.com Cool stuff - www.chefncom Chef Lala cookware - www.cheflala.com Wine Vacuum sealer - www.sharperimage.com Countertop oven with steam - www.kitchenaid.com



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Vietnam Markets

It is difficult to express a full feeling when visiting markets in different regions in Vietnam especially in rural areas. Almost all the people are poor and goods sold at the markets illustrate that poverty. In mountainous areas, markets are held one a week, ethnic people have to walk miles on rough roads bringing with them rice, cassava, potato, peanuts and brocade which are sold or exchanged for what they need. A market in mountainous area is not simply understood as selling or buying things, it is the occasion local people meet, exchange work experiences or just enjoy a locally delicious dish.

Markets in Northern provinces are different, they are held daily with various kinds of goods and often end in the noon on the same day. Almost all the people are farmers or small enterprise owners so agriculture tools, fertilizer, pesticide are their top interests. New clothes, family equipments are very important but they are not their first choices. Some foreigners visiting Vietnam said that these are magic markets with boom of natural sounds, lights, colors and flavors especially om Tet occasions. Many people recalled their childhood waiting at the gate for their mothers coming home from markets, they knew that their mothers would buy them some simple gifts or something to eat. Going to markets is still a big event to many children.

The Southern markets are somehow the same except for floating ones. These floating markets have made contribution to cultural exchange, waterway economic development. Boats are used as offices, shops or houses which are one of reasons for open-mindedness of Southern people.

Southern floating markets have still kept their typical features of a center of agricultural products and local fruits. Unlike shops, the most typical feature of goods display is to hang what it offers. Customers can easily decide what and where to buy. Almost goods are found at this market but agricultural products, fruits, rice, dried shrimp etc... which are produced or delivered from surrounding areas are mainly offered. Floating markets also the biggest store for export products in the region. Visiting a market is a way to understand more about Vietnam actual life and culture.

Coast to Coast AM 12/30/2009 [6/16] Predictions for 2010 Part 1

Art Bell hosted Part I of his Annual Predictions Show, asking callers to tap into their "psychic center" and share one event they see coming in 2010. Here are some of the predictions Coast listeners made for the new year: * The biggest one-year drop in the finance market will be caused by state defaults. * A man from North Carolina predicted that Israel will attack Iran's nuclear capability. * A Detroit "prophetess" foresees a terrorist attack on the New York subway, possibly in March. * There will be an interracial double hand transplant, stated one caller. * An international military force will stage an attack on Somali pirates. * Lori foresees a huge tidal wave/tsunami hitting the entire West Coast. * A caller from Salinas, CA said Obama will appear on national TV announcing that aliens exist, and then one of the ets will talk on camera. * Marsha suggested a new living species will be discovered that will cause a lot of excitement. * During the Spring, a tornado outbreak in the US will surpass the super outbreak of 1974, said Bill in upstate New York. * Scott from Charlottesville, VA believes a specific reason for the bee die-off will be announced. * Steve declared that the Hall of Records will be found in the Grand Canyon. * The River Ganges will slow to a trickle, and there will be a high amount of sterility in India predicted Jenessa in Modesto. * California will see a 7.3 earthquake. * A caller from Pahrump, NV foresees the rediscovery of the Hollow Earth/North ...



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2010 allotment 6/11

the best sci-fi movie ever!



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The World's Top Travel Destinations to Visit

There are so many places and destinations in the world that it sometimes becomes really difficult to choose which one is best and perfect. Everyone loves to visit new places so that they can enjoy the trip and have great fun. So if you are interested in going for a world tour then know about some of the most travel destinations of the world.

So let us see the attracting features of the marvelous place.

1. Austin

Austin is very famous for music and concerts. Every year many festivals are organized like the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Even art exhibitions are also carried out to depict the finest arts from all over the world. You can visit the Greenbelt Park and enjoy some excellent beauty of nature. The Austin Hotel provides the best accommodation facilities with spacious and comfortable rooms.

2. Hungary

Hungary has many market halls and the best being the Great Market Hall. Here you can find everything from jewelry to handicrafts and other crafts item. Several cultural festivals are organized together with food festivals also. You can enjoy some of the delicious dishes which you cannot get after the festival is over. The staying facilities are good as you can get every type of hotels.

3. Mexico

Mexico is the all time favorite destination but it still holds a special place. Come and visit Riviera Nayarit where you can get many spots to visit. Other visiting destinations are Mexico City, Oaxaca and Cancun Resort. The best time to visit Mexico is during the Easter Season as the atmosphere is cool and pleasant. The Mexican Resorts are connected to the airport so there is no difficulty in finding the best resort.

4. Berlin

Berlin is the most visited destinations because of the innovative monuments and buildings. The lush green parks are just amazing to view as it brings us close to nature. The main events held in Berlin are the concerts and exhibitions for children. The ladies and women can enjoy lots of shopping here. The resorts are available at a higher rates during the peak seasons so it is better to plan the trip when there is less rush.

5. Cambodia

Cambodia is well known for attracting thousands of visitors every year. The beautiful temples are just fascinating. There are many temples dedicated to Lord Buddha and some Hindu temples also. It will take two days to complete the trip at Cambodia. The Angkor Hotel is the best one providing world class facilities. It is a pleasant experience to stay here.

So these are a few destinations to visit.

The Top 5 Beautiful Places In Singapore

Have you ever wondered if there's a garden paradise on the face of this earth? Well, you'll be glad to know that there is such a place in Singapore!

Singapore is a garden city and if you come here, I can guarantee that you will find it a home away from home, a city of lush beautiful greenery amid modern skyscrapers. I'm constantly amazed by the beauty of this little island city and I'm sure you will too.

This article will show you the top 5 beautiful places in Singapore which you should visit the next time you're in Singapore. Remember, no visit is complete if you don't check out the places mentioned here.

1. Sentosa

The first beautiful place I have in mind is Sentosa. If you like the sun, sand and beach and perhaps theme parks and good food, then Sentosa is a dream place for you.

I know you sometimes might love to let the kids or young ones frolick in the sand - there's no better place than Sentosa. Go to Siloso beach for the best beach experience in Singapore.

2. Boat Quay

The next thing I'd like to mention to you is Boat Quay. Now, I know that sometimes you might want to get a drink or two late at night - well, Boat Quay is right up your alley. Boasting some of the most popular pubs and clubs in the island nation, Boat is definitely one of the top 5 beautiful places in Singapore - particularly at night.

3. Botanic Gardens

Ok, what's the next place you ask? Have you ever wanted a stroll through beautiful Southeast Asian flora? Well, the Botanic Gardens, next in our list of beautiful places in Singapore, is a perfect match for you.

Inside, you will see all manner of trees, shrubs and flowers known to Singapore and the region. I know that if you love flowers, the Botanic Gardens is a must-visit.

4. Marina Bay

I've always known people who love to stay near the bay area. Well, Singapore has its own bay - Marina Bay - all set to be world famous in 2010 when the Integrated Resorts open.

If you are thinking of settling down in Singapore and buying a place, then check out the properties along the Marina Bay. They are, of course, the most expensive parcels of land in Singapore - so bring like, two million Singapore dollars before you choose a unit, ok?

5. Orchard Road

If you love shopping (and heck I know you do), the Orchard Road shopping district will be a 'beautiful place' in Singapore. All manner of shopping centres (e.g. Takashimaya, The Paragon, The Heeren, Centrepoint) exist along Orchard Road and is a definite haven for shopping addicts. Now don't overspend here ok? You still need some money for the plane home ...

Conclusion

Well! I hope the article has shown you some of the most beautiful places in Singapore. I know that time can be short for you when visiting Singapore - so it might be a good idea to pack in the above sights into your itinerary if possible. Happy travels!

Unique Travel Gifts for Christmas

Coming up with unique Christmas gift ideas can be difficult. If you're buying for a traveler, here are a few unique travel gifts you should consider.

Travel Gifts

For some people, travel consists of hopping on a plane and moving around the country as part of a job. For others, it is an opportunity to get out and see exotic locations. Regardless of the type of travel, following are a list of unique travel gifts you can buy friend and family who travel.

1. Gladiator School - Watching the movie, Gladiator, each of us had a moment where we pictured ourselves on the floor of the coliseum. Well, now you can give someone the ultimate travel gift. Yep, Gladiator lessons in Rome, Italy. Located on the ancient Appian rode where Spartacus met his end, the Gladiator School offers a variety of lessons in the theory and actual combat techniques of the Gladiators. You will actually cross swords with others. Courses range from on day to four months.

2. Packing Compressors - Okay, these aren't the most exciting of gifts, but travelers love them. When you travel, space is at a premium. Packing compressors are zip bags that hold clothes. The bags have a pressure valve that removes the air and reduces the space taken up by the clothes by over 80 percent. This means you don't have to leave the wool sweaters and winter jackets at home. A tremendous utilitarian item. Eagle Creek is the leading brand in this category and you can spend between $10 and $30 depending on the size of the bag. This is a travel gift that will actually be used and cherished.

3. 1,000 Places To See Before You Die - This books makes a great gift for travelers. Locations and descriptions of unique places are included. Be warned, the person you give this gift to will end up sitting somewhere for hours reading it. In rare cases, they'll walk out the door and go directly to the airport. You can buy it at any bookstore.

4. Swiss Army Knife Pens - Everyone knows the value of Swiss Army Knives. Now you can buy it in the form of a pen. The tools pull out of the top of the pen just like the traditional knife. Expect to pay $30 for this travel gift.

5. Fly the Big Apple - If New York City is on the travel itinerary, then a helicopter tour over the Big Apple is a great gift and surprisingly inexpensive. Xperience Days is offering them for $65.

6. Nomad Travel Journals - A little self-promotion here. Nomad Travel Journals are compact writing journals that let travelers keep notes about their trips. Really great for creating a record of who was on the trip, things seen, people met, contact information such as email address, phone numbers and so on. As the years pass, you can read back through your travel journal to relive trips and laugh yourself silly over funny events you might otherwise forget. A tremendous gift for student travelers and backpackers. You can click the link at the bottom of this article to see the travel journals which cost $25 with case.

Shopping for the holidays can be stressful. If you're buying for a traveler, any of the above gifts will be a hit.

Health Based Tourism?

For decades, BC has marketed itself to the world as a beautiful destination where tourists could get their fill of mountains, scenery, and breath-taking adventure travel. But is this province on the road to a new reputation as "the best place" to "get well"? Health Minister, Kevin Falcon, says he wants to sell health services to "offshore" patients and earn "top dollar" for "our" health-care system. But critics say the only thing that will do is increase wait times for patients at home.



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Educational Film Fail

I shot this footage on a 8mm camcorder during my trip to Europe in 2001. I did my best to give this a 16mm film look. My cousin is one of the funniest people I know. I can't wait to get back to Sweden! Music is by Kevin macleod www.incompetech.com Film projector sound effect from Freesound.org www.freesound.org Used under this licence: creativecommons.org



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Ryan bandong - unstoppable w/ lyrics

Ryan bandong - unstoppable I dont own any rights to this song. requests please send in a message or comment to my youtube channel Lyrics : you cant just give up now there's still so much to say wanna tell you, show you, what you mean to me without walking away i know it's been so rocky, what kind of struggle today? but girl youve been my sunshine when all my clouds were gray this hearts been through tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes but my worst disaster is knowing that its me to blame. your feelings now are mixed your hearts in constant strain but now ill change my ways cause without you babe ill go insane can you hear the melody can you see the sounds enter your body and travel up and down baby dont be frightened let it free your soul take my hand, once again we're unstoppable if it's us against the world, we've got it but sometimes it gets the best of us if you feel our love would fall, ive caught it cause me and you, we will pursue, the impossible, we're unstoppable now. how many times have we, turned the bad into great turned the hate into love turned the laughter to pain turned the smiles into frowns we've been through the ups and downs though it takes a while just to make you smile let me tell you now that its all worthwhile and the feeling i get, when i make you cry is a feel of regret, im sorry but ill stop the pain and change my ways cause without you babe ill go insane can you hear the melody can you see the sounds enter your body and travel up and down ...



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Unique Travel Gifts for Christmas

Coming up with unique Christmas gift ideas can be difficult. If you're buying for a traveler, here are a few unique travel gifts you should consider.

Travel Gifts

For some people, travel consists of hopping on a plane and moving around the country as part of a job. For others, it is an opportunity to get out and see exotic locations. Regardless of the type of travel, following are a list of unique travel gifts you can buy friend and family who travel.

1. Gladiator School - Watching the movie, Gladiator, each of us had a moment where we pictured ourselves on the floor of the coliseum. Well, now you can give someone the ultimate travel gift. Yep, Gladiator lessons in Rome, Italy. Located on the ancient Appian rode where Spartacus met his end, the Gladiator School offers a variety of lessons in the theory and actual combat techniques of the Gladiators. You will actually cross swords with others. Courses range from on day to four months.

2. Packing Compressors - Okay, these aren't the most exciting of gifts, but travelers love them. When you travel, space is at a premium. Packing compressors are zip bags that hold clothes. The bags have a pressure valve that removes the air and reduces the space taken up by the clothes by over 80 percent. This means you don't have to leave the wool sweaters and winter jackets at home. A tremendous utilitarian item. Eagle Creek is the leading brand in this category and you can spend between $10 and $30 depending on the size of the bag. This is a travel gift that will actually be used and cherished.

3. 1,000 Places To See Before You Die - This books makes a great gift for travelers. Locations and descriptions of unique places are included. Be warned, the person you give this gift to will end up sitting somewhere for hours reading it. In rare cases, they'll walk out the door and go directly to the airport. You can buy it at any bookstore.

4. Swiss Army Knife Pens - Everyone knows the value of Swiss Army Knives. Now you can buy it in the form of a pen. The tools pull out of the top of the pen just like the traditional knife. Expect to pay $30 for this travel gift.

5. Fly the Big Apple - If New York City is on the travel itinerary, then a helicopter tour over the Big Apple is a great gift and surprisingly inexpensive. Xperience Days is offering them for $65.

6. Nomad Travel Journals - A little self-promotion here. Nomad Travel Journals are compact writing journals that let travelers keep notes about their trips. Really great for creating a record of who was on the trip, things seen, people met, contact information such as email address, phone numbers and so on. As the years pass, you can read back through your travel journal to relive trips and laugh yourself silly over funny events you might otherwise forget. A tremendous gift for student travelers and backpackers. You can click the link at the bottom of this article to see the travel journals which cost $25 with case.

Shopping for the holidays can be stressful. If you're buying for a traveler, any of the above gifts will be a hit.

Seeing The First Light From The First Objects In Space

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Cocoon at MFCC Arena / Malta / March 30th 2010

Legendary electronic Music star Sven Väth is set to bring his Cocoon show for the first time in Malta. Tuesday 30th March will see the Cocoon ringleader descend on Malta's MFCC for this showcase event. Facebook Event: bit.ly INFO: This means that the warm up DJ, Visuals, dancers, lighting and sound system will be hand picked by the man himself. Rea...ch Visuals (who also look after the Cocoon parties in Ibiza & Frankfurt) will manage the projections and lasers, whilst Cocoon Frankfurt resident, Chris Tietjen will be warming up for Sven as he prepares to hit the decks for a 4 hour set. For this event a full Funktion One system especially for the night will be brought in. Cocoon's very own performances stand for a new quality and for their debut in Malta, we are more than happy to announce the Performance artists Dream & Dare" directly from Frankfurt in Germany will be spicing up the show. They are the performing artist & Dancers group of Cocoon Club in Frankfurt Sven Väth is a DJ. The turntables are his medium of choice. But his fans and followers rather perceive him as some kind of a magician, a spirit, a shaman. Although Väth's work transcends into performance art, architecture and design, his preferred way of communication is music. Techno and House are his inborn language, his most immediate way of expression. Like few other musicians, Väth manages to push his music beyond the limitations of certain musical styles. He opens up towards his crowd in a deep and profound ...



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Top Maui Shows

Once upon a Maui time, evening entertainment meant luaus and dinner cruises. Not anymore. Today, Maui offers highly artistic shows and theatre presentations. However, the top Maui shows below will not only bring you to a high artistic level; they also bring you to a deep appreciation of Maui's colorful past by combining modern art with Maui history, legend, myths, and culture.

Kupanaha

One of the most reknown Maui show is Kupanaha, a dinner show that combines spellbinding illusions and magic, hula, Polynesian dance, and chant in order to weave Hawaiian myth and history. The show is a family performance of the famed Baran family in collaboration with the award-winning Kanoeau Dance Academy. The Baran family includes the award-winning illusionist Jody Baran, his wife Kathleen, and their daughters. Kupanaha is 2 ½ hours long, and is held weekly from Tuesday through Saturday at Kaapanali Beach Hotel's Kanahele Room Theatre.

Part of the show is a three-course dinner. There are no illusions when it comes to food here--- the scrumptious appetizer, entrée, and dessert are all for real. Menu includes Grilled Jumbo Garlic Shrimp, pork egg rolls, tofu, and pineapple cheesecake. There's a different menu for kids, which include hamburgers, cheese fries, and vanilla ice cream. There's also an open Lava Bar which churn out magical concoctions such as their Flashing Mojito.

Ulalena

In West Maui is the island's biggest show, the Ulalena. Ulalena provides ultimate theatrical experience with its state-of-the-art venue, 8-channel surround sound, original music and amazing choreography, talented casts, and traditional Hawaiian chant and dance. Rich costumes, acrobatics, stage design, and lightning are all wonderfully blended to bring Hawaiian legend and history to modern audience. This musical extravaganza explores relationships between people, nature, mythology, and history. If you want to see the show, you have to make reservations in advance. The show is 75 minutes long, and is held at the Maui Myth and Magic Theatre located at 878 Front Street.

Big Test: Honda Civic 1.8 S vs Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 LT

BBC Top Gear Philippines magazine pits the popular Honda Civic 1.8 S against the newly-launched Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 LT. Read the verdict in the first-ever Travel Issue of Top Gear Philippines (March 2010).



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BEST Spring Courses '10 advance movie

BEST Spring Want to discover Europe and learn cool stuff at the same time? Check this out! This is a Spring Courses 2010 promotion movie made by students of BEST (Board of European Students of Technology). For more information check: www.BEST.eu.org/courses



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Top 10 Paying Careers

It is no secret that surgeons earn a hefty $189,590 annual salary on an average in the United States today. But the most unexpected news is the salaries of physicians assistants whose yearly average annual salary is an astonishing $63,490. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that their minimum qualification is a college degree and in addition a mandatory accreditation course. It is interesting to know which jobs are the top 10 paying ones in America. There are many surveys producing different results. Although there are some minor differences, most of them agree at least 7 out of 10 times.

The Best Paying Jobs in The United States

Interestingly, surgeons scored 7 points over CEOs, whose average annual salary was $134,960. The skill and the complex nature of the work contributes to their high salaries. That they carry a student loan of upto $100,000 is another factor that contributes.

The top professions on the list is followed by anesthesiologists with $181,420, Obstetricians and gynecologists earning $179,640, Internists, general $158,350 and the list goes on. In 9th place are dentists, whose reported annual average earning is $133,350. With the exception of the CEO who stands at the 8th position in the list, the top professions are all dominated by medical and healthcare professionals.

Personal financial advisors may find a place in the list of top ten earners, were it not for the huge variation in their earnings. An extremely brilliant personal financial advisor may earn up to $145,000 but the lower end is a paltry $28,330. The high salary fluctuation is because of its high growth potential coupled with high economic growth and the educational index required by the job.

Medical scientists earn an average of $100,000, which may be a measly sum, considering their educational backgrounds (PhD & doctoral degrees). But they precede podiatrists ($94,500), lawyers ($91,920), optometrists ($88,100) and computer and information systems managers whose salaries are around $83,890.

Surprisingly, so many other jobs and careers pay significantly higher salaries than positions in federal and state governments. For example, take the salaries of judges, which are positions of high significance in the society, which are at a level of $79,540. This can be understood by looking at the enterprising nature of corporations that hire these professionals.

Lets now take a look at the next top 10 paying careers in brief:

1. Pilots, co pilots and flight engineers

$99,400pa

2. Marketing managers

$78,410pa

3. Computer software and applications engineer

$76,310pa

4. Biomedical engineer

$70,520;

They are trained in biology as well as engineering and work to develop solutions to health problems.

5. Environmental engineer

$67,620

They work to fight damages to environment

6. Computer systems analyst

$67,520

Systems analysts ensure that organizations make the best of their technological resources

7. Database administrator

$61,950

Database administrators create and manage large quantities of financial, inventory and customer data.

8. Physical therapist

$61,560

9. Network systems and data communication analyst

$61,250

10. Chemist

$60,880

Denver Haunted Houses | 13th Floor

Denver Haunted Houses www.getscared.com like 13th Floor Haunted House are some of the best in the country. The Travel Channel America Haunts 2 on Halloween Attractions selected 13th Floor



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Top Six Fun Things To Do in Lincoln City Oregon

1. Go Fly a Kite!

Lincoln City is located at the 45th parallel. What this means is you get steady winds pretty much year round. This makes Lincoln City the self-proclaimed "Kite Capital of the World" There are two kite festivals each year in Lincoln City, one in June and one in October. The beaches, all 7 miles of them, are beautiful and provide plenty of room for kite flying! So go and feel like a kid again!

2. Take in a Show!

The Chinook Winds Casino is a beautiful casino, right on the ocean. It's a great place to stay, and they always have big name musical acts. Of course there is the gambling that is available. The Casino also offers a restaurant, pool and a sauna to relax in. They also offer child care, with arcades, Nintendo and a playground.

3. Watch the Glass Blow!

The Alderhouse Glassblowing Studio is well worth your time. You can watch masters at the ancient art of glassblowing. You can also purchase some of their beautiful pieces, including something called a Witch Ball. You will be amazed at what they can do with glass.

4. View the Mighty D River?

The D River is not all that mighty. It is the shortest river in the world, traveling 120 feet from Devils Lake to the Pacific Ocean. There is a Oregon State Park wayside there, with plenty of parking and access to several miles of sandy beach. Right next to the wayside is my favorite restaurant, Kylios. Great views of the ocean and wonderful seafood.

5. Catch Your Dinner!

There is a lot of fishing fun available in Lincoln City. Whether it's on Devils Lake (fish for trout, perch, catfish, crappie, large mouth bass), the Siletz River and the Salmon River (fish for chinook, steelhead, trout), Siletz Bay (fish for perch, crab, flounder) or deep sea fishing in the Pacific Ocean. Charters are available.

6. Shop Till You Drop!

If you need to get away from nature a bit, head to the Tanger Outlet Center.
Tanger outlet center has over 60 stores, including Reebok, Eddie Bauer, Old Navy and Pendelton Woolen Mills, an Oregon favorite.

Lincoln City is easy to get to from Portland and by driving the famous Pacific Coast Highway (US Route 101). Come visit Lincoln City, I know you'll love it.

Top Ten Places to Visit in Kerala, India

Kerala, the land of coconuts, also called as God's own Country, is situated between the Arabian Sea at the west and the Western Ghats to the East, on the southern region of India in Asia. Kerala is India's cleanest and most advanced society with hundred percent literacy. The whole Kerala is blessed with abundant natural beauty.

1. Munnar - The beautiful hill station of Kerala, with vast tea plantation, is a paradise for nature lovers, trekkers, photographers, and campers is in Idukki. You can also enjoy a fantastic boating in the beautiful Madupetty Lake, visit Eravikulam National Park and see Nilgiri Tahrs in groups, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Kumili, and more.

2. Kottayam - the much sought after holiday destination of backwater at Kumarakom. You can also visit the popular bird sanctuary here, enjoying the breath taking beauty of the surrounding Vembanad Lake, Peermad Health Resorts, Idukki Reservoir, one of the major Hydroelectric projects in Kerala, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady, the famous Pilgrim centre at Sabarimala.

3. Kochi (Cochin), the queen of Arabian Sea has a lot to offer, such as Chinese net, Kochi Fort, St.Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, temples, museums and more.

4. Thiruvananthapuram, (Trivandrum) - The capital city of Kerala has a lot to offer - Beaches like Kovalam, Shanghumugham, Varkala, Temples, Museums, Palaces, Veli tourist village, Kalari Payattu, and more. Also beautiful Kollam (Quilon) with Museums, Beaches, Ashtamudi Lake , Temples and Wildlife, is not far away.

5. Kannur (Cannanore) - Arabain Sea washing the sands on the long beaches like Muzhappilangad with drive-in facilities, and other beaches; Ezhimala hill with medicinal herbs, Pazhassinikadavu Snake Park, Pazhassi Dam, Temples, Arakkal Kottaram and Ayurveda Resorts. You can also visit the nearby fishing village Beypore to see the fishermen building the wooden country boats, and Thalassery (Tellicherry) just 70 kms away, the Church built by the famous European Scholar of Malayalam Dr. Gundert, and Gundert Bungalow.

6. Kozhikode (Calicut) - Historic town on Malabar coast, Beaches like Kappad, Museums and Art Galleries, Temples, trekking, backwater and more.

7. Wayanad - Plantations of coffee, tea, pepper, rubber and cardamom, the hillock at Kalpetta with Jain cave shrines, Sulthan Bathery, magnificent glass temple at Koottamunda, Chembra Peak, Pazhassi Tourist Resort, Vyittri, Lakkidi, and the famous Wayanad wildlife Sanctuary.

8. Thrissur - Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, Kerala Kala Mandalam at Cheruthuruthi for teaching classical dance in Gurukul system, Punnathur Kotta, and Vadakkunnatha Shiva Temple, and Thrissur Pooram.

9. Alappuzha - popularly called as the Venice of the East, with intricate net work of canals, backwaters, and bridges, along the Vembanad Lake. Beach, Nehru Boat Race and more Aranmula Vallom Kali, Ambalapuzha Krishna Temple, Aranmula Partha Sarathy temple, special metal mirrors called "Aranmula Kannadi", Mannarshala Snake Temple.

10. Palakkad - Picturesque place at the foot of Western Ghats is the Gateway to Kerala, with misty mountains, rivers and forests. Apart from Palkkad Fort, Kalpathi Shiva Temple and Malampuzha Dam, wildlife sanctuaries like Parambikulam and Silent Valley National Park are also here.

During the harvest festival Onam, the beauty of Kerala further enhances and becomes more colorful.

Samantha Brown's 10th Anniversary - Vancouver

Sam is going for the gold in Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Games. From training with the US Olympic speed skating team to cooking with one of Vancouver's top chefs, Samantha gets a preview of Vancouver before the world arrives for the games. Catch it on the first night of Samantha Brown's 10th Anniversary week Monday, February 8th at 8pm on Travel Channel. Visit: www.travelchannel.com



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Small Travel Trailer

Once in a while, you might get the urge to escape from your busy and stressful life and plan on having the perfect getaway with family and friends. Consider a camping or fishing trip in travel trailers - it's a fun and rewarding recreational activity. Traveling in small trailers is very practical, as it saves you accommodation expenses.

Small travel trailers are designed to be lightweight and usually weigh barely 2,000 pounds and stand at 10-feet long. A small truck or just about any kind of family vehicle can easily tow them. In addition, the aerodynamic design that most of these trailers possess makes them very fuel efficient.

In transportation and temporary living accommodations for travel, recreation, and camping, small travel trailers are the best option to meet the level of comfort and convenience needed by small families or even older couples who are enjoying their retirement. You can still feel as if you are in the comforts of your home; these trailers also come equipped with the necessary amenities such as a small kitchen area, a bathroom, comfortable sleeping and dining areas, and even entertainment facilities.

Though simple and engineered to be lightweight, small trailers are also loaded with cooking facilities as well as a refrigerator, heating, air conditioning, a self-contained toilet, a shower, water tanks, and a separate electrical system. These trailers also feature slide-out rooms so you can enjoy additional space.

Whether for weekend camping trips or a cross-country sojourn, this kind of vehicle will surely go places easily as compared to its larger counterparts, as it can easily travel within tight campsites or constricted pathways.

If you are interested in owning one of these vehicles, you can visit and consult various manufacturers. But if you are not sure whether to opt for the hefty and more luxurious RVs, then you can select a smaller one in a price that won't disrupt your budget. They come in various styles to suit your taste and lifestyle.

Vacations For Teens - Five Affordable Destinations

Five Affordable World Travel Destinations

Locations That Offer More But Cost Less

So you want to travel the world but you have a tight budget? Are you tired of reading about everyone else's exotic adventures and ready to have some of your own? Have you always wanted to take an international vacation but thought you couldn't afford it? There are numerous travel destinations across the world that are both exciting and affordable. Five of them are described here to give you ideas and get you started planning your own getaway.

There are two ways to approach affordable vacations to distant destinations. Either you will save money getting there or the savings will occur once you arrive at your selected spot. If you want the trip there to be affordable, many travel consolidators recommend choosing well-known destinations that are served by numerous airlines and receive millions of travelers each year. The competition for customers usually drives costs down for everything from lodging to tour packages. Airfares between major hubs tend to be more affordable and there are often plenty of discounts and last minute travel deals.

London

In Europe, London is a top pick for affordable vacation destinations, for these exact reasons. Not only do you have more flights to choose from, they are cheaper than if you flew to a more remote location. On average, staying in London may be a bit more expensive than other European destinations, but the seemingly endless choices in hotels, restaurants, transportation, tours, and other travel essentials gives travels opportunities to mold their vacation to fit their budgets. And you can use London as your home base to set out on day trips to other more exotic locations or buy a Eurorail pass and see those more remote countries without the expense of flying there.

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

This theory also works well for traveling in the Caribbean. Belize is an appealing destination, with wonderful Caribbean beaches and a lush tropic setting, but since it has only recently emerged as a popular travel destination, it is more expensive than Cancun, Jamaica or other well-traveled locations along the Mayan Riviera. With fewer flights, getting there is more expensive, and there are few moderate lodging options. Development of larger luxury resorts have begun to boom, but the only real alternative for those on a budget is staying in local facilities that may be hard to locate from home and may be more rustic than most travelers are willing to try.

Although there are many options for affordable vacations in the Caribbean, an excellent pick is Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Accessible via flights to Cancun, which are often some of the cheapest in the region, Playa is just a half hour away. It is filled with a multitude of lodging choices, from expansive luxury resorts on the ocean to quaint but clean hotels downtown. From Playa, travelers can branch out and visit Tulum and other locations on the Mayan Riviera or take the ferry across to the island of Cozumel where snorkeling is prime and the attractions are many.

For Asian destinations, travelers often do better to focus on saving money once they get to their destination. Depending on your country of origin, getting to just about any spot in Asia is going to be a sizable chunk of your travel budget. The difference will come from the cost of lodging, food, entertainment and other travel expenditures once you arrive. By choosing destinations where you get the most for your money, you can save a great deal on your international vacation. A drink or dinner in Tokyo will costs you many times more than what it would in Saigon. The key here is to go where you dollars buy you more and where the local cost of living is low.

Tioman Island

An affordable yet exotic choice for Asia is Malaysia and specifically Tioman Island, knows as the mythical 'Bali Hai' from the film 'South Pacific.' Tioman Island is located at the southern end of the east coast of Malaysia on the South China Sea. It's sandy beaches, bordered by lush jungles and stunning mountains make it a relaxing yet intriguing destination, ideal for sun lovers, snorkelers and divers. The island also has many villages for exploring and shopping. English is widely spoken and the rates are amazingly affordable, with a two night lodging package for a suite at a lovely oceanside resort averaging around 100 U.S. dollars. Typically visitors reach the island via the speed ferry from the mainland. Although the trip can take over two hours, it is enjoyable and provides opportunities for dolphin watching along the way.

Buenos Aires

South American also has many destinations that are affordable because of the savings once you arrive. Locales like Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, the areas top destination, are coming down in price but are still more expensive than cities such as Buenos Aires in Argentina, where the rates are lower and the U.S. dollar goes further.

A huge metropolis that is more European than South American, the city has much to offer including cultural events, thriving nightlife, shopping, local sports, and a host of tours and excursions. La Boca, with its street performers, shops, and unique architecture is a big tourist draw. The large number of choices for lodging, restaurants, and activities provides opportunities for budget travel and savings. Airfare to the city is relatively reasonable for an international destination, with discount fares from the U.S. averaging around $500 round trip. Buenos Aires might not be one of the most exotic or inspiring destinations in South America, but it is a city that everyone should see at least once, and with some of the most affordable rates and fares around, it makes the list as a top South American destination.

Las Vegas

The list would not be complete without a North American destination, and the champ of all affordable locales is Las Vegas. It too is a city that should be seen at least once, and many world travelers return again and again for the gaming, art, shows and people watching that just can't be found anywhere else. Close enough to other top U.S. attractions like the Grand Canyon, Vegas provides other options for those who have had their fill of casinos.

The city has long been known for its cheap vacation packages with hotels and resorts that offer discount rates for rooms, meals and entertainment in hopes of attracting people to their gaming tables. Airfare rates into Vegas are some of the most reasonable in the United States, no matter the origination destination. And with more than 100,000 hotel rooms to choose from, there is sure to be a lodging choice that fits your budget.

The world provides hundreds of affordable travel destinations. With all the options available, there is no excuse to put off that life-long desire to travel to exotic places at the far ends of the earth. Destinations can be researched on the Internet or your travel consolidator can make recommendations and help with locating discount flights and hotel deals that fit your budget. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and explore the world.

The New Darling

La Señora, after a loss 3 months ago, has now found her new cariñito.



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Caribbean Beach Vacations - Top 10 Destinations

Looking for the best Caribbean beach vacation? Hey, I love sharing the highlights of all the places I visit and learn about. Below you'll discover the top 10 hot spots for a great beach vacation with examples of what's special about each of them. Then you can decide which one you think would be the best beach vacation in the Caribbean for your trip!

Aruba:

This place is for those that like a non-stop vacation with lots of restaurants, bars casinos. The beaches are gorgeous, the water is wonderful and it hardly ever rains. The scuba diving is awesome with great opportunities for photography. The fishing is pretty good too.

Barbados:

Your troubles will simply wash away in the soft island serenity of this great beach vacation destination. Brighton Beach is a great place to stay for your Caribbean beach vacation and the most popular here. If you want a little more privacy you can get secluded villas around the island. Taking that horseback ride on the beach will feel as if you're in a movie and I would highly recommend trying it. Probably my second favorite beach vacation overall.

Turks and Caicos Islands:

Like long beach walks? At 12 miles long, Grace Bay is simply a phenomenal stretch of soft white sand with smaller luxury resorts, spas and great restaurants perfect for a beach honeymoon vacation. And the water color is the most vibrant translucent turquoise... I love it! Seems that many movie stars and rock stars like it too with several owning homes and vacationing here on some of the 8 secluded islands all with fantastic beaches. Turks & Caicos has long been a diver's paradise with great deep-sea and bone fishing too! Taking the kids? Well, Beaches Resort consistently gets high marks as one of the world's best family beach vacation spots.

Bahamas:

Technically not in the Caribbean, but with so many beautiful beaches I had to add it to the best beach vacation list... it's close enough. Paradise Island is great fun especially swimming with the dolphins, which is an experience of a lifetime. The diving here is fantastic because of the calm waters and enjoying the nightlife is all kinds of fun. For a secluded romantic get-a-way try the pink sand beach on Harbor Island.

British Virgin Islands & U.S. Virgin Islands:

Both make great beach vacations, especially for island hopping. Having a chance to easily enjoy not 1, 2, but potentially 3 islands or more each with it's own charm make for one of the best beach vacation spots. Trunk Bay on St. John is particularly gorgeous and popular with calm waters and an underwater snorkeling "trail."

Cayman Islands:

A very entertaining destination with odd things like feeding iguanas grapes while dining at a restaurant. Definitely worth it for the pictures! Three islands in all, its another great place to island hop and enjoy waterfall climbing, extensive shark diving, and swimming with the stingrays and shopping, shopping, shopping.

Dominican Republic:

Here is a place you can go for a cheap beach vacation and still enjoy all the splendid beauty of a Caribbean island. Have a great time scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, deep sea fishing and hiking. Fabulous beaches too!

Anguilla:

A fun Caribbean beach vacation to tell your friends about. It's the only area known in the Caribbean to have beautiful white sandy beaches deserted during peak season, which makes this a great place for couples to enjoy. Especially with activities that include windsurfing, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Oh, and if you love seafood, all I can say is, "The best chefs in the Caribbean!"

St. Lucia:

A honeymooners delight. Think jazz music, small island, secluded and intimate and that is St. Lucia. Beautiful beaches, lush tropical foliage, scenic mountains, spectacular sunsets and typically many great all-inclusive packages are offered. It all makes for a very seductive beach honeymoon vacation.

Hey, I could add a couple more since the Caribbean is full of beautiful and interesting places. Some may offer a little better snorkeling or fishing, larger or smaller hotels, more seclusion or more nightlife, but all are wonderful in their own way. You really can't go wrong with these when planning and dreaming of your next Caribbean beach vacation!

ST. ANNS BAY JAMAICA

ST. ANNS BAY , JAMAICA. A great and busy spot just up the road from the FDR Resort where we were staying. More about FDR Resorts: fdrholidays.com



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MTV Spring Break Parties in Acapulco Mexico in 2010

With past locations being Panama City Beach in Florida and Cancun, Mexico, MTV Spring Break is always at the hottest spot for fun. Every year they bring their camera crews to an exotic location during Spring Break and film on location. This year, in 2010 they will be filming in Acapulco, Mexico. This is a fun time, even if you are just watching for the couch in your living room.

Thousands of teens are recorded dancing to top bands and singers that come down for concerts. It is an event that is looked forward to every year. MTV Spring Break is a much anticipated event that happens every year for college students that are looking to have a great time.

MTV pulls out all of the stops each year. They offer fun parties, concerts, dancing, contests and more. College students from all over the world come to MTV's Spring Break each year and have a great time. If you are thinking about attending in 2010 then you need to make your arrangements now. It get filled up quickly.

Since the beach front that they will be filming at is stretched with many hotels, there will be plenty of rooms for college students to stay. MTV will be staying in the Playa Suites hotel on the north side of the beach.

Those that are planning on attending can join one of the many scheduled concerts at the may hotels in the area. The major hotels will be having concerts and dancing of their own. With such great weather during this time of year, it will be a great time to party. The temperature is usually between seventy and eighty five degrees.

If you plan on being one of the thousands of college students attending this year's MTV Spring Break then you will need to be sure that you are careful about the local water. It is advised to drink from bottled water. This is the best way to avoid issues. Stomach problems seem to be an issue otherwise which will make the entire vacation miserable. It is also advised to be careful where you eat food. When your body is not used to the water and food in Acapulco, your stomach can bear the brunt of it. It is not always pretty.

When you go, be sure to attend the many nightclubs in the area. There are some great clubs that are planning on having some great concerts and dancing. Most do not have a closing time so you can party 24 hours if you wish. One of the most fun is the Palladium. It contains a one hundred sixty foot long wall of glass overlooking the entire beach and bay area. It is a wonderful way to see the area.

The entire week is sure to be a blast if you make sure that you plan ahead of time. Be sure to call ahead to reserve a room so that you do not miss out. Rooms book quite quickly. It is sure to be the greatest week of the year so be sure not to miss it. 2010 promises to be a great year for MTV. Be sure to check it out in person or online.

Istanbul 2010 Kulturhauptstadt von Europa

Istanbul Istanbul Istanbul



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The Top Ten Best Tourist Spots in Italy

Italy is one of the most popular places to visit in the world. It's a favorite of millions of tourists worldwide. And who can blame them? Nobody can resist the charms of Italy's culture and architecture. This boot-shaped country was, after all, the home of the Legendary Romans and the Heroes of the Renaissance. Indeed, if you're going to go to Italy, be prepared to have your breathe taken away by the sheer beauty of the place.

1.) The Coliseum

No other civilization in the world could top the Romans in terms of strength and power, and indeed, the Romans practically conquered the world. And for their entertainment, the Romans had the world. They had the Coliseum where the prizes of their conquests, lions and other exotic animals were made to battle with the gladiators. Indeed, if you stand within the walls of this gigantic complex, you can almost feel the spirit of celebration that once rang through the place.

2.) Piazza Campidoglio

The Piazza Campidoglio, or the Capitoline Hill, was the seat of power of the Ancient Romans. And up until today, it still stands as Italy's center of politics. It holds the famous statue of Castor and Pollux and various structures designed by the great Michaelangelo himself like the double staircase and other buildings.

3.) The Roman Forums

Also, there's nothing more exhilarating than to visit the place where democracy was born. The Roman Forums, where the Roman senate once held their heated debates discussing everything from large-scale wars to petty squabbles, are also popular tourist attractions. Here, you can find the Forum of Caesar and the Forum of Trajan, and there's also the Palatine Hill and all the other temples dedicated to the various gods and goddesses of the ancient Romans.

4.) The Pantheon

The Pantheon is one of the best places that you can visit in Rome. It's teeming with beautiful architecture, beautiful sculptures, and beautiful statues. This magnificent building is also the home of the grave of the famous painter, Raphael.

5.) The Trevi Fountain

This world renowned fountain is famous for its sheer beauty and size, and it features several sculptures, including one of Neptune coming out from underwater, riding on a sea shell that's drawn by two horses with wings. It's featured in Dan Brown's famous novel, the Da Vinci Code. Also, toss a coin into it while facing away from it and it is said that you will be guaranteed a return to the great city.

6.) The Grand Canal in Venice

There's nothing more Romantic than going on a boat ride through the famous canals of the floating city of Venice. These quixotic canals are featured in various movies and are a favorite of newlyweds all over the world. It's also a great way to take in all the sights of the beautiful city.

7.) The Sistine Chapel

The Vatican, though it's considered as an independent country in itself, is still found in the heart of Italy. And, there, you'll find the great Sistine Chapel where extraordinary pieces of art can be found. There, you'll see the works of Michelangelo and Botticelli.

8.) St. Peter's Basilica

Also, if you're a fan of great architecture, you will have to see the famous St. Peter's Basilica. It's the largest Catholic Church in the whole world, and it's simply teeming with beautiful paintings, frescoes, and statues. You can also see this Basilica's famous dome which is literally filled with works of art.

9.) St. Peter's Square

And of course, if you're going to St. Peter's Basilica, you might as well walk a few steps to get to St. Peter's Square. This beautiful plaza is designed by the famous artist Bernini. It is also featured in Dan Brown's novels.

10.) The Vatican Gardens

The Vatican Gardens as beautiful as they are large. This grand paradise is filled with beautiful sculptures, fountains, and flowers. It's a great place for sightseeing and picture-taking.

Travel Scams And The Unsuspecting Traveler

Fraudulent travel promotions and offers consistently make it to the top of the list of complaints that the FTC, or Federal Trade Commission, receives every year. These scams are relatively low cost to run, but they lead to expensive mistakes and disappointments for numerous consumers or would be travelers.

Unsolicited travel offers arrive at many homes and businesses every day. The offers arrive by telephone, e-mail, snail mail, and fax. Generally, the offers are fraudulent travel promotions sent or called by unscrupulous travel promoters.

Disguised to look familiar and similar to companies that the consumer might have contact with or knowledge of, the fraudulent offers look legitimate at first glance. Faxes, letters, and e-mails with letterheads designed to look similar to the company the individual is working for further encourage the consumer into thinking the offer is legitimate.

The travel packages are enticing enough to encourage people to act quickly before they have time to think about it or talk to others about it. Anxious to take advantage of the good deal, people often respond immediately. This is exactly what the phony promoter of the travel package wants.

Vacations are offered with deluxe accommodations that include air conditioning and king size beds, free meals, special outings, such as cruises or casino trips, free spa packages, and other assorted perks. Consumers are enticed to place a deposit to hold the offer and its wonderful components. A full refund is offered in the event that they cancel; but then, they are told the deposit is non-refundable. Customers have unwittingly paid for the purchase in full, but never receive the tickets or paperwork for the trip.

The best way to avoid a travel scam is to follow a few simple rules. Consumers need to know what signs to look for to discern the legitimacy of the offer. Likewise, consumers need to follow their instinct and realize that if it looks and sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. People are in the business of making money. If it appears that they are giving the trip away, then how is the company making any money? Look at the following tips and use them to guide you when planning a vacation.

How To Avoid A Travel Scam

Always deal with a reputable company. Select a company that you, or someone you know, have had personal contact with before. Ask for the company's full name, address, and phone number.

Contact the Better Business Bureau where you live and where the company is from. If there is a history of complaints, steer clear.

Ask to receive the details of the trip in writing prior to payment. If the company refuses, then do not pay.

Verify your reservations and the level of accommodations by acquiring the telephone number and calling to make a few inquiries.

Ask for specifics. If the agent uses the word "luxury," ask exactly what that means. One person's idea of luxury may simply be a soft bed and a full bathroom, while most vacationers are probably thinking hot tub, king size bed, cable television, etc.

Use a credit card to make your purchase. If the vacation package does not meet your expectations, you may be able to dispute the charges.

Never deal with a company whose representative uses high-pressure tactics. For example, if you don't sign on now, it won't be available later.

Don't believe something that seems too good to be true. If the trip is advertised at well below market cost, then it simply isn't legitimate.

Never deal with a company that insists on verifying your identification with additional credit card and social security numbers.

Avoid any offers for fantastic vacations that require overnight service for payment.

Avoid responding to unsolicited offers for vacations. Reputable companies can rely on word of mouth to acquire business.

How Travel Scams Rack Up The Price

Hidden fees that are not revealed until after the consumer commits with a payment. Suddenly, extra fees are added to the cost for incidentals and upgrades that were not mentioned previously.

Hidden fees that do not materialize until the traveler arrives at the destination. Once the customer arrives at the destination, the desk clerk might notify them of additional charges that were not previously mentioned.

How Travel Scams Deceive

Some of the offer is unavailable to the traveler until after they attend a special presentation. Many times these presentations involve sitting through lengthy timeshare overviews and sales pitches.

Refunds are promised for cancellations, but refunds are rarely processed.

Many details are often left out of the sales pitch.

Sometimes, the unscrupulous travel marketer will actually lie about the actual components of the offer in an attempt to deceive customers and entice them into signing up for the vacation package.

Travel marketers use vocabulary that hints at something, but never comes right out and says it. For example, "being selected to receive a trip" only means that you will be given the opportunity to pay for the trip. Moreover, words such as blackout dates and subject to availability will create loopholes that lead to the unavailability of the vacation package that the consumer has paid for in advance.

In most cases, using a reputable travel agent, who has a good record with the Better Business Bureau and some evidence of being around for a while, is the best way to go to schedule a vacation. When in doubt, ask questions.

Copyright © 2006, Ian White Access 2000 Pty Ltd

Booking Travel Online Vs Travel Agents

This topic is a hot one. My previous job was as a travel consultant for one of the largest travel consulting agencies in the world and I have traveled to over 22 countries in the past 8 years, and have booked travel using every method possible.

The truth is, it really depends on how much time and effort you are willing to put into planning your trip. Planning and purchasing something as simple as a round trip flight online could not be easier and I highly recommend it to save money and time. It requires very little information and thought. Travel agencies charge for their service, and that charge could be between $20.00 - $200.00, depending on the flight and destination. As well, there is nothing that the travel agent can provide for you that the internet cannot.

If you are planning a larger trip, with multiple destinations, internal flights or tourist attractions, booking online could be a bit more work. Having said that, it is still not that hard. It is just a matter of doing your research. If you are planning a trip to Spain and are planning to travel on to Italy by boat afterwards you would simply have to search the information on busses or trains for your overland travel in Spain, and the ferry information for your boat to Italy. Sometimes you are able to pre-purchase your internal travel or tourist attraction tickets online, sometimes you can take care of it when you arrive at the location.

However, if the research is something that you do not have time for, or you feel a bit more secure having your trip planned by someone who does this as a profession, a travel agent may be the answer for you. They have the ability use a plethora of travel resources and their experienced co-workers, but this will come at an extra cost for their service.

Here is an example of a fairly large trip I planned as a travel agent. Two clients of mine wanted to travel to the UK for 3 weeks. They asked me to plan everything from international and domestic flights to the hotels and travel insurance. By the time that this entire trip was booked and paid for, the clients ended up paying roughly $500.00 more than they would have online. As a travel agent in this particular company, as with many companies, you are expected to mark your products up, and are penalized for not doing so. The clients did not see this mark up as it was hidden in the grand total.

Everything that I planned and booked for these clients could have been booked online. As a travel agent I had access to a few cheaper hotels than they would have found online, but as a travel agent, I was expected to mark them up! The security of having them reserved and paid for when they arrived was worth it to these senior citizen travelers. Travel agents are not rip off artists, but it is part of their job to "mark it up".

It began with a dream ~ Dolphin Cove at Treasure Reef Jamaica

Meet Mrs. Marilyn Burrowes, VP Marketing/Director of Dolphin Cove at Treasure Reef Jamaica. Dolphin Cove started as a dream for Mr. Stafford Burrowes who loves dolphins - Today Dolphin Cove at Treasure Reef is the largest marine attraction in the Caribbean with more than 1500 feet of ocean frontage. I was impressed by the extensive native vegetation that is found throughout the property demonstrating a strong sense of environmental respect. We had a fantastic time at Dolphin Cove at Treasure Reef and we noted that the other guests were also having the time of their lives. A beautiful park with a wide range of activities for the entire family. More about Dolphin Cove: www.dolphincovejamaica.com More about FDR Resorts fdrholidays.com



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Main Event West, PL Squrd, D-Mayne - Superstar (Beat Produced By Main Event West)

Download Link: www.mediafire.com Add Me On Myspace: www.myspace.com Follow Me On Twitter: www.twitter.com Subscribe to PL Squrd: www.youtube.com I kno its been a while but im bak for 2010 with a new song wit PL Squrd! The song is called Superstar and the beat was produced by Main Event West from soundclick.com. I used Antares Autotunefor the end half of my verse. Hope you guys like it and don't forget to rate and comment. Also don't forget to sub to mah dood PL Squrd! Lyrics: [Main Even West] [Hook] Aint got no money for rent Ain't gonna stop, I ain't never gonna quit Still hit the studio, still make hits Anytime that came too far, I wanna be a superstar (superstar) Superstar (superstar), superstar (superstar) I wanna be a superstar (superstar) Superstar (superstar), superstar (superstar) I wanna be a superstar [PL Squrd] [Verse 1] Yo, I got big goals (big goals) Big dreams (big dreams) And trust me, it ain't easy as this shit seems Cause if it was man, I'd already be there Hittin all the clubs throwin money in the air Without a care, got plenty more in the bank Seein my name on the billboards in the top ranks Goin to Hollywood events on red carpet My CD being the hottest thing out on the market Livin in a mansion, got money stackin Anything I want I get it when my fingers snappin So I still hit the studio, I'm still rappin Cause I still got a dream that one day this could happen And I know I ain't no Tiger Woods, but I'm on par Constantly pushin myself up to raise the ...



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Ireland - Top 10 Links Golf Courses Reviewed by a Ordinary Golfer

Links golf is played on the natural terrain of seaside dunes and land banks and requires different playing techniques than when playing on the more common parkland course. Ireland has the highest ratio of links courses in the world per head of population, even more than the "home of golf" that is Scotland. Links golf introduces more of the element of chance into the game rather than the "target" golf you find on some manicured parkland courses. Even a slight breeze can utterly transform a links course from a benign creature to a monster.

Arguments will always abound as to the best golf course in any country or region and the matter is by nature subjective. Every year dozens of well known magazines that review golf courses to a broad range of criteria course publish their Top 100 or a Top 10 links and parkland courses in a particular country or region. They review links and parkland courses throughout the country but sometimes you wonder with what eyes are they are they looking at these courses.

Is their view that of the expert low single-figure handicap amateur or even the tour professional? Sometimes I would query the terms of reference that these reviews are based upon. I feel lack of consideration is given to what might make a great golf course from the point of view of players with handicaps from, say 10 to 24. An interesting statistic is that 95% of the world's amateur golfers have a handicap of 15 or over and only 1% of the golfing population of the world have single-figure handicaps. Any professional golf course reviewer is by nature a fairly handy golfer and being so can perhaps make it difficult for them to view the course from the higher handicapper's perspective. That is not to say that they don't try - I have no doubt they do - but if you play of a handicap of 4, you don't encounter the obstacles that a 20 handicapper will come across.

As a hacker playing off 12 with a love of links golf in particular, the following are my Top 10 Irish links courses. It may not necessarily agree with the glossy magazine reviewers but they reflect my own experiences and I think any golfer of any handicap low or high will find these fantastic courses. I did not rate courses I haven't played which may explain some obvious omissions compared to a professional reviewer list. But here goes anyway, and let the arguments begin!

1. BALLYBUNION (Old Course), Ballybunion, Co. Kerry

2. PORTMARNOCK, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin

3. ROYAL COUNTY DOWN, Newcastle, Co. Down

4. THE EUROPEAN CLUB, Brittas, Co. Wicklow

5. DOONBEG, Doonbeg, Kilrush, Co. Clare

6. BALLYLIFFIN, Ballyliffin, Buncrana, Co. Donegal

7. ROYAL DUBLIN, Dollymount, Clontarf, Dublin 5

8. THE ISLAND, Corballis, Donabate Co. Dublin.

9. DONEGAL (MURVAGH) Murvagh Co. Donegal

10. COUNTY LOUTH (BALTRAY) Baltray, Drogheda, Co. Louth

CHUKKA COVE JAMAICA

Chukka Cove is where you can ride n'swim with horses in Jamaica. Fantastic experience, something you should do to feel the power of these magnificent animals. Chukka cove is only 15 - 20 minutes from the FDR family all inclusive resort which has vacation nannies included in your package. More about Chukka Adventures: www.chukkacaribbean.com More about FDR Resorts: fdrholidays.com



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Top 23 Travel Tips For Taking A Summer Road Trip

Planning a summer road trip this year? Do movies like RV and Family Vacation not scare you from the adventures that could await you on your cross country trek? Before you go, make sure you check off these top 23 travel tips.

Look at maps and plan your route. There are many great online maps that do a HYBRID map view showing real streets and routes with satalite images. Knowing the location, and how it looks, by viewing it from space is both cool and very helpful, so you won't get lost.
Research the roads you'll take. You'll especially want to know if you'll be traveling through areas of major road construction. The maps mentioned above are a little dated. Some new roads and maps will not have current, realtime data, bring physical maps, like ones you could buy from AAA along.
Make estimates of travel times along the route, so you'll have an idea when you'll be at certain points on your trip. This will help you to plan rest and meal stops. It will also help you plan to avoid traveling through a major city or area of road construction during rush hour.
Get the car checked, especially the filters, belts, fluid levels and have the oil changed. Don't wait until the last minute, it may take time to get an appointment and parts may need to be ordered. You also want some time to drive around town and make sure that whatever they fixed stays fixed. If you vehicle is 'mission critical' and could die at any moment, DON'T take it with you, borrow a friends car instead.
Check the condition of your wiper blades, both front and back windows.
Check the operation of your turn signals, brake lights as well as the high and low beams. Bring some extra fuses along.
Examine the tread on your tires. Consider mountain driving in winter conditinos on snowy peaks. Make sure you have chains or 4x4 traction for icey roads, out of season. Or try a different route.
Make sure your car is prepared for the weather it will encounter on your trip. You might need more antifreeze or need to recharged air-conditioning when you go through the desert.
Today, many cars have fancy wheels instead of hubcaps. These wheels usually have a lock to prevent them from being stolen. If you have a car with wheel locks, make sure you know where the key is stored (often with the jack). Otherwise, a flat tire will become a major problem since you won't be able to get the wheel off the car.
Get your car cleaned. You'll feel better in a clean car.
Pack an emergency kit in your car. Include motion sickness medication if anyone in your group suffers from it. Remove any items from the car that you won't need on your trip. Bring some blankets.
Prepare some on road entertainment for your trip. Include games and CDs of music and/or audio books. Portable DVD players are really inexpensive and help pass the time in dead spots where where is nothing new to see.
Check your plates, registration and insurance information to make sure they are all valid. Be sure to place your insurance company's emergency contact number in your car.
Check with all the drivers in your party to make sure their driver's licenses haven't expired.
Check your insurance for expiration dates and coverage for your automobile.
Arrange for someone to start your other car, if you leave one home, during very cold or very hot weather.
Fill the car with gas before you pack the car so all the fumes won't bother your passengers. Check the fluid levels and tire pressure, your tire pressure will affect the ride and gas mileage you get on your trip.
Pack the car inside the garage, with the door down, so people driving by won't find out you're leaving.

Overall, enjoy the road trip. It's not going to be as crazy as Clark W Grizwold's family vacation experiences, and if it is, make sure you video it and put it up on You Tube!

Trainfestival 2009 allotment 1

After many months of waiting, my Trainfestival 2009 footage is finally up! Part 1 covers the main site of the event and the Youtube members meet-up. Part 2 will cover the NKP 765 trip-release date:unknown. #83 - Top Favorited (Today) - Travel & Events #79 - Top Favorited (Today) - Travel & Events



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Caring for Nature: Hippo's

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Achievments 2009

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2010 Psychic Predictions

The tempo of the US economic recovery period may be disrupted with a few unexpected natural and an international conflict but however fast or slow, one thing for sure is that the unemployment rate will be the lowest in the third quarter of the year since the recession began.

From my perspective, we have about a 75-80 percent chance of 2010 being one of the most financially favorable years that we have seen in a long time.

The stock market will continue to show productivity offering new opportunities for investors and business, indicating a more aggressive period of recovery and economic growth. We will also see a great deal of new start up business ventures now.

Real estate continues to rebound throughout the year.

A better year ahead for the Airline and all those businesses associated with travel and tourism.

The world wont end in 2012 but we do have the risk of a very bad inflation period that could offset the entire global community. Success will depend on what is set in place to cap interest rates, inflated government spending and taxes in 2010 from the impending inflationary exploits that occur in 2011.

Energy saving and new environmentally friendly products and devices are plentiful and in demand this year.

Global warming and clean air are top priority issues for all industry around the world as scientist show the urgency in respect to the earth as well as the numerous numbers of illnesses and deaths associated to pollution.

Holographic gaming is introduced and becomes a hit in Las Vegas entertainment although its origin was actually created and intended for health and science purposes.

Disruptions/Conflicts

Some of the disruptions in 2010 are natural disasters such as earthquakes, fires, and volcanos. To read more on the great earthquake of California, please refer to my article, California Earthquake - Psychic Prediction.

The unusual climate changes are directly related to Global warming.

The H1N1 was a very difficult pandemic but it is not over. I am sensing mutations of the virus that may not be detected but thought to be something altogether different.

Investigations into the cause of a nuclear plant incident will examine a terrorist affiliation but determined an accident by human error.

Space/Science

China's deep space and robotic exploration programs expand with in a new joint effort involving Russian technology that not only study climate changes, solar system but also has the capabilities to study changes deep beneath the planets surface.

There may be a few minor changes for China's first Mars probe but will have a successful launch. It will be transmitting an abundant amount of atmospheric data that could effect how we map climate changes and view our world in the universe.

Unauthorized experiments in human cloning are exposed when a human DNA marker is found in a deep sea creature.

Ancient Prophecy or Modern Predictions (2012) Part 1/16

ANCIENT PROPHECY OR MODERN PREDICTION,with Various Presenters. What do ancient wisdom and modern science predict will happen in 2012? Will violent Earth changes, technological and political manipulation, and economic collapse overwhelm this planet or will scientific advancement, space travel, rediscovery of ancient lost civilizations, and a new era of elevated spiritual consciousness be realized? Learn about our future from scientists, prophets, and students of esoteric traditions. Bettye Binder, moderator, has been a teacher and past-life regressionist for 27 years. She is the author of 6 books and co-author of 2 books. Dr. Nicholas Begich is Executive Director of the Lay Foundation of Techonologies and author of Earthpulse. Richard C. Hoagland is the author of The Monuments of Mars, founder/principal investigator of the Enterprise Mission; former Science Advisor to CBS News/ Walter Cronkite; and currently Science Advisor to Coast to Coast AM radio. Sean David Morton is the publisher of Delphi Associates Newsletter and a teacher of spiritual remote viewing, with hundreds of correct future predictions. Dannion Brinkely, an international best-selling author, survived 2 death experiences that completely changed his lifes mission. Dana Dunn, Ph.D. is a Professional Intuitive, licensed Astrologer, teacher and lecturer for 24 years. She will discuss the message of the winter solstice and Venus rising in 2012.«



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Yellowstone in winter

Winter in Yellowstone National Park can be the best time to take a guided tour. The crowds are gone and the wildlife stands out against the stark winter landscape. Produced by René Alston and Jayne E. Clark, USA TODAY.



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Range Rover Sport 2010

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Spring Break 2010 - Panama City Beach

With a population of about 40,000, Panama City Beach is a small city on northwest Florida's panhandle. It is a popular tourist destination right on St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

The city's official web site boasts that Panama City Beach is attractive for raising a family, which is true about eleven months a year. The web site also boasts that the city is an exciting tourist destination year-round, which is true, too.

But the city is most well-known for one thing: Spring Break.

College students from all over Canada and the U. S. Make their way to Panama City Beach each spring to party with other like-minded people. It's a good place to party and forget about the scrutiny of school and exams. To wit, for the past two years, Panama City Beach has hosted MTV's Spring Break. And students will again have another chance to party there in 2010.

Hotels and motels line up to lure these partygoers to stay at their place. Because of this, you should reserve your rooms early - even a year in advance is recommended. Everywhere will fill up quickly.

During the day, there is plenty to do in Panama City Beach Spring Break. For sure, there are the endless beaches. Beautiful sandy beaches for swimming, soaking up rays, playing Frisbee or beach soccer, and watching all the other partiers having a blast. While the public beaches are the most popular, they get very crowded during this time. However, don't worry, there is always St. Andrews State Park, which also has nice beaches. There is a small fee to enter the park, but it might be worthwhile to avoid the crowds.

Nearby the main strip is a popular water park called Shipwreck Island. A ticket to get in is about $30 or so. You'll need more dough, however, if you want to eat or drink inside because coolers and food from outside are forbidden. Regardless of age, though, there are all kinds of rides for everyone to enjoy.

For those who want to party at night, luck is on your side. There are many bars, restaurants, and nightclubs available.Maybe the best-known nightclub is Club La Vela, purported to be the largest nightclub in America. The club is several stories and houses multiple themed rooms where parties never slow down. ther well-known party spots include Spinnaker and Hammerhead Fred's. Then there's the Boardwalk Beach Resort, situated right on the beach. It hosts Spring Break concerts and themed contests all day every day and it might be the place for you to see and be seen.

There is also plenty of shopping, if that's your thing. There are malls aplenty, as well as more souvenir shops than you can count. A popular local attraction is Alvin's Magic Mountain Mall. It resembles a cave and everything from beachwear to cheap souvenirs can be found there. As it's Florida, an alligator display is quite the attraction, as well.

Spring Break 2010 in Panama City Beach starts for some as early as mid February. The majority of students will enjoy their break throughout March with the two busiest weeks starting March 6th.

Locals get their small city back around April 10 of next year, when MTV Spring Break officially ends.

5 Tips For World Cup 2010 Visitors in South Africa

As the South African Nation prepares for World Cup 2010, an estimated of 500,000 soccer fans from around the world are looking for World Cup Accommodation in the nine different cities that are hosting World Cup Matches. A majority of which are visiting South Africa for the first time. And like many visitors to foreign countries, there are many safety precautions one should take before and during their visit. It's well known that the crime rate is relatively high in South Africa. But this shouldn't dissuade you from visiting a beautiful country that is both rich in culture and wildlife. Common sense and a little preparation will ensure a safe and fun filled trip. So for the weary traveler, I present to you 5 tips for visiting South Africa for the World Cup. This list is in no particular order.

1. Do your research

Before you arrive to your city destination, you should do some research of the surrounding area for your place of accommodation. Research nearby restaurants, parks, stores, bus routes etc. and their locations so you are able to plan out your daily activities and how to get to them. Also, you should speak to the people you will be staying with about where the safer areas of the neighborhood are. This way, you aren't spending your days aimlessly venturing out in an unfamiliar city, putting yourself at risk of getting lost or ending up in a bad neighborhood.

2. Travel in groups

Avoid traveling alone. It is less likely that you will be become a victim to a crime if you are traveling with another person or in a group. If you must travel alone, make sure you are visiting areas of the city that have a lot of foot traffic.

3. Keep photocopies of important documentation

You should make sure you have photocopies of your passports, ID, and credit cards. This will speed the process of getting documents replaced should they go missing.

4. Try staying in a locals home

If you really want a sense for life in South Africa and want the inside scoop for where to go and what to do, stay with a local. There are a few websites that give you a great selection of places to stay, like iStopOver.

5. Don't feed the animals

South Africa is known for their wild life and abundance of game reserves. If you are planning to venture out of urban areas, you are bound to come across some wild life. Although it's hard to resist the temptation of getting up close and personal with them, it would be strongly advised to keep a safe distance as South Africa contains a lot of dangerous wildlife. Lion cubs may look cute and cuddly but there is surely a hungry mother looking for lunch not far away.

This list is by no means exhaustive and definitely not limited to these 5 tips. So I strongly suggest readers to post their own suggestions!

Top Five must-see attractions during their stay in hotels in Egypt

Egypt is fascinating and tourists to enjoy for many years with its wide range of attractions, sights and experiences that are infused in excitement and ancient mysticism. A solid infrastructure of support is natural and historical attractions of the country, hotels in Egypt between the bed and breakfast options affordable to luxurious all-inclusive resort, offering plenty of choice for tourists, no matter what both their budget. The property right should be no problem;decide what measures to take during your vacation attractions in Egypt might be more difficult, but so are here five attractions that are universally recognized as the top choices for visitors to the famous Land of the Pharaohs:

Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Situated on the outskirts of Cairo, is this complex of three pyramids - Cheops, Kafhre and Menkaure - the so-called "Great Pyramid". It 'also the home of the great figure of the old, Half lion, half-human creature known as the Sphinx. Through the wonders of modern technology, visitors can learn more about the site, when you say a sound at night, and show the light of the Sphinx, the comments on the history of Egypt and the pyramids.

Valley of the Kings

This ancient site near the city of Luxor is the burial place of many kings, queens and other Egyptian king. The famous tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut) was actually discovered here.Visitors can also more intact of the Temple, route as the temple complex of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor, dedicated to the Egyptian pharaohs and the Egyptian gods. Tourists curious about the process of mummification mummy can visit the museum, which are involved in them through the steps in creating a mummy.

Abu Simbel

Pharaoh Ramses II built this temple in honor of his beautiful Queen Nefertari. Carved from sandstone cliffs and above theNile, has been moved to this page, and maintained by UNESCO 1964-1968, when the waters of Lake Nasser threatened to get up and destroy the environment. Some of the most important are the huge 20 meter-tall statues of Ramses II, who guard the entrance to the temple. Vacationers can consider the combination of a cruise to Abu Simbel, Egypt two unforgettable experience, raising a cruise ship in Aswan.

Cairo

The city of Cairo is home to more than 5 million people, and whileThe passengers could be hit the city through the dust and chaos, it is definitely for a memorable travel experience. A visit to the medieval (Islamic) Cairo, part of the city full of mosques, Coptic churches and bazaars, is a must. You can do most things in this area of the city and visitors can also be purchased oldest university in the world is (970 AD) to investigate the Al-Azharmosque. Before leaving Cairo, it is worth stopping at the famous Egyptian Museum, where there are moreMummies to see artifacts of Egyptian history, 120,000, from ancient pottery. Visitors can also admire a fascinating exhibition of the treasures of Tutankhamen, including socks and solid gold death mask.

Nile

A cruise on the Nile felucca sailing boat known as the hotel offers an unforgettable experience. This is a journey that people take for centuries. Holiday cruise is possible only for one night or longer trips to take, stop at variousCities along the River. For more spacious accommodation, and recommended a trip on a luxury cruise ship. Staying in one of the floating palaces of the river is a great way to enjoy all that the Nile has to offer.