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When is the Ideal Time to Take Greek Islands Holidays?

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

The Greek Islands are one of the most exotic destinations on the planet.

Greek Islands holidays are certainly a fun experience. However, traveling to the Greek Islands will not give you the same ex…

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NASA Spacecraft Phoenix Landed on Mars

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Well…this is a different kind of travel news: NASA Successfully Landed On Mars!

The Washington Post reported:

The spacecraft Phoenix landed safely on Mars yesterday, making a hazardous soft lan…

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Party San Antonio Style

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

What began as an Easter celebration at a time when san antonio was still a small desert enclave has become a week long celebration in America's fastest growing city. Fiesta rings in spring Texas …

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Germany’s Love Parade, A Techno Lover’s Dream

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Germany's Love Parade is arguably the biggest gathering on the planet. Originally an electronic music festival held in Berlin, it attracted a few hundred people in its first year. By the mid 1990s…

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Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

When people think of Carnival, they think of Brazil. Rio's early February extravaganza beats all when it comes to spectacle and size. With all the press it gets, one might think that Brazil is th…

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Adding Speed to your Vacation’s Itinerary

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Vacations are a time to relax and slow down. So why would you want to add a little velocity to your itinerary?
I'm not talking about whisking through your to-do list as fast as you can. I'm …

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Visiting Brazil for Carnival

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Brazil's Carnival is one of the most famous parties in the world. Though the festivities do not begin until February, it's best to plan your escape to Carnival early.

Of course, the mother…

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A Theater Lover’s Paradise

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

What about a little culture with your eggnog? In theater crazy cities like Minneapolis, Minnesota, theater is as much a holiday tradition as Santa Claus.

Nationally renowned Guthrie Theater takes a…

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Christmas Tree Lightings

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

OK. Thanksgiving and Black Friday are behind us. On to the next Holiday, right? It is tradition in the next week or so, for many cities to "light" (plug in the lights) of their city Christm…

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The World’s Shopping Secrets

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

If you live in the US, this day is known as Black Friday. It is the busiest shopping day of the year. Stores typically open early and offer special deals to early morning customers. Though I have nev…

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