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May 2011 Blog Posts (211)

A Look at Beautiful Halong Bay in North Vietnam

Halong Bay -Halong meaning “Descending Dragon”- is named after the thousands of island with bizarre rock formations and limestone cliffs that are within the Gulf of Tonkin, in the north shores of Vietnam. It is composed of more than 3000 islands of all shapes and forms, covered in green vegetation and protruding from the ocean’s surface. If you are a nature lover, this place will enchant you with its many awe striking…

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Added by Indochina Sails on May 28, 2011 at 12:00am — No Comments

Blue Lagoon Jamaica

Environmentalists score measured success in their attempts to protect Jamaica's national treasure The Blue Lagoon www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/NEPA--NRCA-back-decision-over-Blue-Lagoon_8892510

Added by Hotel Mocking Bird Hill on May 27, 2011 at 3:48pm — No Comments

Discover paradise at Rosemary Beach, Florida

http://stripedpot.com/2011/05/27/discover-paradise-at-rosemary-beach-florida/ Sugar sand beach at peaceful resort

Added by Beverly Burmeier on May 27, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

One day options to commemorate the Civil War anniversary

http://stripedpot.com/2011/05/27/one-day-options-to-commemorate-the-civil-war-anniversary/ Get a feel for Civil War events on these quick excursions.

Added by Beverly Burmeier on May 27, 2011 at 12:01pm — 1 Comment

La Jolla Shores Hotel: Family-Friendly On the Beach

San Diego has two beachfront hotels and they are both located on La Jolla Shores Beach, a mile from “the village” of La Jolla and about 11 miles from downtown San Diego.

One is La Jolla Shores…

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Added by Elizabeth Hansen on May 27, 2011 at 10:01am — No Comments

Five of Florida's Best Kept Secret Beaches to Put on Your Radar Today

The Sunshine State doesn't want for pretty palm-lined stretches of sand.

But for a beach experience that takes you away from the usual deemed-postcard-worthy haunts, do the peripheral vision thing and set your sights on Florida's sublime spaces between.

Within easy reach of vacation meccas such as Miami's South Beach and Gulf Coast snowbird flocking grounds like St. Petersburg Beach,…

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Added by Nicholas Kontis on May 27, 2011 at 9:05am — 3 Comments

Charleston, South Carolina Crowned No. 4 Best City in the World for Travelers



Did you know that Charleston, South Carolina was voted #2 Best City in the U.S. to Visit by Travel and Leisure Magazine? Not only that, it ranked #4 in the World! Our Charleston guide,…

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Added by Sara Cooke on May 26, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Tucked Away in the Mountains Just North of Los Angeles Is The Ojai Valley Inn and Spa * World Class Golfing

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For over 80 years, the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa has been considered one of the best secrets among travelers. Escape to this historic resort of casual elegance featuring luxury accommodations, Spa Ojai, and a…

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Added by Nicholas Kontis on May 26, 2011 at 5:16pm — No Comments

Should the TSA's Airport Pat-Downs be Outlawed?

A major showdown looms in Texas, where a law was approved banning invasive pat-downs at airport checkpoints. In response, the TSA has threatened to cancel all flights departing from any gateway in the state.

Earlier in May, the Texas House of Representatives unanimously voted to pass an "anti-groping" bill, which would categorize any TSA pat-down that "touches the anus, sexual organ, buttocks, or…

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Added by Nicholas Kontis on May 26, 2011 at 5:04pm — 1 Comment

Commemorate Civil War anniversary with a tour

http://stripedpot.com/2011/05/26/commemorate-civil-war-anniversary-with-a-tour/. These tours take you to the war sites and help you understand the conflict.

Added by Beverly Burmeier on May 26, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments

National parks remember America's soldiers

http://www.goingonadventures.com/2011/05/national-parks-remember-americas.html Visit free on June 21

Added by Beverly Burmeier on May 26, 2011 at 3:26pm — No Comments

Holistic Healing with Ayurveda: Treatments With No Side Effects

Ayurveda, the science of life, was a medicine practiced in India since 5000 years ago. It is gaining prominence in modern day as there are no side effects of Ayurveda. More and more people are showing faith & belief in this holistic and alternative medicine.

Ayurvedic medicine is based on the concept of 3 doshas or Tridosha, Vata (the lightest), Kapha (heaviest) and Pitta (medium built). Doshas are mainly the “force” or “faults” in the basic built up of our body and can go easily…

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Added by Trawell India (Wellness travel) on May 26, 2011 at 3:22pm — No Comments

Enchanted Rock, a place like not other

http://stripedpot.com/2010/08/26/enchanted-rock-a-place-like-no-other/. Climb huge granite dome in central Texas

Added by Beverly Burmeier on May 26, 2011 at 1:34pm — No Comments

Swimming in pirate waters of Dominica

http://www.goingonadventures.com/2010/03/swimming-in-pirate-waters-dominica.html New ways to enjoy this ruggedly beautiful Caribbean island.

Added by Beverly Burmeier on May 26, 2011 at 1:27pm — No Comments

Your Travel Complaints Now Settled... by Technology

Your Travel Complaints Now Settled... by Technology

No trip is ever trouble free.

Flights are always being canceled, cruise lines change itineraries or skip ports, and car rentals are plagued by pricing or mechanical problems that are almost inevitable.

But, interestingly, as Christopher Elliott writes in the… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on May 26, 2011 at 1:09pm — 4 Comments

Whale watching at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

http://www.goingonadventures.com/2010/02/whale-watching-at-cabo-san-lucas-mexico.html

Added by Beverly Burmeier on May 25, 2011 at 11:28pm — No Comments

Your BFF in England

Customized travel, also known as “bespoke travel,” is my preferred way to travel and I love England, so you can imagine…

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Added by Elizabeth Hansen on May 25, 2011 at 8:12pm — 1 Comment

It's a Woman's World

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110525/lead/lead91.html

The Portland segment will be filmed at www.hotelmockingbirdhill.com featuring owners Barbara walker and Shireen Aga whose stellar leadership in environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism has won the hotel many awards including, last year at the World travel Market the Virgin…

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Added by Hotel Mocking Bird Hill on May 25, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

International Expo & Business LGBT

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Nos enorgullece presentar la primera exposición internacional e intercambio de negocios LGBT “International Expo & Business LGBT, Puerto Vallarta” , que se llevara a cabo los días 20, 21, 22 y 23 de Noviembre 2011 con sede en el Hotel Presidente Intercontinental Resort localizado en una de las más exclusivas zonas al sur de Puerto Vallarta, México. Damos bienvenida a este…

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Added by alfredo ferreyra on May 25, 2011 at 4:30am — No Comments