Situated on the banks of Mirror Lake Inn in the Adirondacks is a luxury resort that has installed the first resort Living Green Roof in New York State. The resort is definitely in a sweet location....
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A commenter at my personal blog has directed me to another hidden travel gem here in my province of Sorsogon, Philippines: Munting Paraiso Resort in the town of Bulan. Munting Paraiso literally means...
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Now environmentalists need not only go to Borneo to see some of the world's most elusive flora and fauna. Fregate Island, which is a private island of amazing natural beauty, is located in the...
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Paguriran Island located in Bacon, Sorsogon here in the Philippines. It's a more-than-an-hour ride from my place. Quite remote and undeveloped, if you are into that kind of thing. I suggest...
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Dee Barizo of ProTraveller, brought an article to my attention, entitled: 7 Beautiful But Completely Uninhabited Islands And Archipelagos. Need it say more? From the title alone, it is indeed a great...
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© Mr. Imperial No one expects to find a hidden gem in Kentucky. But amid the rolling hills filled with bluegrass is a place where the Shakers used to call home. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is so...
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Last time I have already mentioned the beautiful tropical beach near me: Rizal Beach in Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines. I have mentioned also that accommodation is cheap. Well it really is! Look what I...
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Sicily is indeed a hidden travel gem, and few people venture so far south from Rome. But if you have the time to spare, visit this island that is famous for its granitas, cannolis and incredible...
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According to a Forbes 2007 article, the top five richest zip codes in the United States are Miami Beach (Fisher Island), FL; Atherton, CA; Kenilworth, IL; Diablo, CA; and Rancho Sante Fe, CA. The...
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© vanz As reported by traveling coach Kim Schneider, there are various creative lodging options in Michigan - offering a taste of offbeat in travel. In Michigan, if you look a bit, you'll find a...
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Hmmm...I was just dreaming about Tuscany in the previous post. Now I found this from The Washington Post: That's Italian . . . in Virginia? © trentroche K.C. Summers wrote, about Keswick Hall: I...
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This past weekend I have been watching Joan Cusak's Local Flavour featuring Italy at the Discovery Travel and Living Channel. Even as a young girl I had to dream of everything Italian. I don't...
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While it is Spring in the U.S., here in the Philippines is summer time. Meaning, time to hit the beach. Beach. We have too many of those here, in practically all the islands. However, most of them...
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by Josh Lew on April 02, 2008
Even many historians are unaware of the story of Pondicherry. The former French colony sits on India's Southeast coastline. Its colonial history is a bit more troubled than that of Goa or Mumbai....
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by Josh Lew on March 07, 2008
Las Vegas was built around The Strip. While the bright lights and glitzy casinos are still the main draw, many people seem to be seeking the quieter side of Sin City. The city's urban sprawl has...
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by Josh Lew on February 22, 2008
The Azores are owned by Portugal. You've probably seen them on the map. Their those little islands that are in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. They sit, quite literally, in the middle of the...
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by Josh Lew on February 20, 2008
Portugal is popular with European tourists. The industry is important to the country's economy and perhaps equally important to Europe's north-dwelling snowbirds. Portugal's beach towns...
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by Josh Lew on February 18, 2008
China is obsessed with lucky numbers. This dates back to elements of Taoism, which was, if you consider it a religion, one of the world's first religions. Liam Fitzpatrick of Time points out that...
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by Josh Lew on February 06, 2008
Most people come to Saint Lucia aboard cruise ships. The island has a stereotypical Caribbean island feel. There are idyllic beaches, tropical scenery, and, the requisite amount of colorful,...
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by Josh Lew on January 10, 2008
Amongst travelers, little is known about Namibia. The sparsely populated nation in Southern Africa is dominated by the desert, dry grasslands, and a rugged coastline. So why is it a good place to...
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by Josh Lew on January 03, 2008
If you are hankering for a cocktail under a disco ball, Lanai is probably not your best option. The sparsely populated island is part of Hawaii, but not "resort Hawaii." Lanai's cool...
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