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701. | Experiencing Natural Wonders with Ecotourism by Sarah Manners
Ecotourism
Coined by Héctor Ceballos-Lascuràin in 1983 the term Ecotourism was used to describe nature centric travel to relatively undisturbed areas with an emphasis on education. Today ecotourism consists of cultural tourism, nature tourism, leisure tourism and a good ...
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702. | Loire Valley- 5 Great Venues East of Tours by Walt Ballenberger
The Loire Valley of France is famous for its many romantic chateaux and its wines. Here are five excellent venues to be found east of the city of Tours. They are in relatively close proximity and can be visited in a quick two days or a ...
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703. | Christmas Holiday Shopping Online: 5 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Online Shopping Experience by MaryAnn Farnsworth
Christmas is just around the corner and many people are turning to the internet for their Christmas Holiday Shopping to save time, money, gas, and avoid the crowds. Can a good deal really be found online? Is it safe to purchase online? Where are the best places to ...
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704. | The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort by Pete Anderson
On September 12, 2005, the newest member of the Disneyland family of theme parks and resorts opened to the public. Hong Kong Disneyland is located on the island of Lantau, positioned to look out over Penny's Bay and the Chinese ...
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705. | The Dordogne Region of France- 5 Must-See Venues by Walt Ballenberger
The Dordogne Valley, or the Perigord as it is also called by the locals, is home to many of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France". This area is not as well known as others in the country, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. These 5 ...
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706. | Tour de France Viewing in Person- What to Expect (Part 2) by Walt Ballenberger
After the Tour Passes By
One of the best ways to enjoy the races after the riders pass by is to find a local café or bar with a TV and then watch ...
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707. | Tour de France Viewing in Person- What to Expect (Part 1) by Walt Ballenberger
What does an HC (hors categorie, or "out of category") or even a Category 1 or
Category 2 climb feel like? Can I do it, or would I need to get off and walk? How much of the Tour de France will I get ...
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708. | Rocamadour, Gouffre de Padirac, Pech Merle- 3 Top-Notch Venues in the Lot Department of France by Walt Ballenberger
Rocamadour is surely one of the most spectacular villages in France or even all of Europe. It spans a cliff on three levels, with the castle on top, the church and religious area in the middle section, and the village about 500 ft. below ...
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709. | Lascaux and the Vezere Valley- 4 Excellent Venues in Southwest France by Walt Ballenberger
The Vezere river is a tributary of the Dordogne, and the two meet near Les Eyzies-de-Tayac before the Dordogne continues on toward Bordeaux and the Atlantic ocean. Near the village of Montignac, about 30 kilometers upstream on the Vezere, are some excellent and unique venues, including ...
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710. | Bike Tour on the Horizon? How to Get in Shape by Walt Ballenberger
People who consider going on bike tours often ask: "What kind of physical condition
do I need to be in, and how can I accomplish this?" This article is primarily aimed at very busy people who don't have a regular exercise regimen due to work, family obligations, business ...
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711. | Awesome Gift Ideas For The Teenage Dude by Ron King
If you're struggling to find the perfect gift for the teenage boy on your Christmas list, here are some gift ideas to get you started.
Paintball
What is the natural instinct that drives teenage boys to ...
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712. | Travel Safety Tips: Things to Consider When Traveling by Ketut Sukarya
Traveling is, indeed, one of the most indulging activities one could ever experience. People get to discover the most exciting beaches, the undiscovered taverns, and the virgin forests.
However, along with all of these great places are ...
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713. | France Travel Coming Up? Two Ways to Brush Up Those French Language Skills by Walt Ballenberger
Many people with France travel on their agenda would like to brush up on their French language
skills before their trip. Make no mistake, learning a foreign language is very difficult. However, if you studied the French language in high school or college you might be able ...
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714. | Tips and Advice for Hosting an Unforgettable Christmas Party by Catherine Spelling
It's just about that time of the year again! Each year, around this time, people start to get into the festive spirit and decide to celebrate with a party of some sort. I host a party for my friends and family every ...
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715. | The History of Gatlinburg, Tennessee by Jason Gluckman
Gatlinburg is a popular resort town in eastern Tennessee with a year-round population of 3,300. The town enjoys a great sense of history that is easily accessible to all visitors. The Ogle family built one of ...
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716. | The Historical Wale Watching Town of Hermanus by Sarah Manners
Each year thousands of domestic and international tourists flock to the shores of the gorgeous coastal town, Hermanus. Internationally renowned for its whale watching, Hermanus is an ideal holiday destination. Despite being one of South Africa's most loved tourist destinations ...
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717. | Gytheio - the sea port of Sparta by Jakob Jelling
The Greek town of Gytheio, often called the sea port of Sparta, is located towards the north western area of the Gulf of Laconia, in the Peloponnese. This is an ancient town which offers a variety of interesting ...
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718. | Corinth - uniting Peloponnese to Greece's mainland by Jakob Jelling
The city of Corinth is geographically located in a narrow land area, known as the Isthmus of Corinth, which connects the region of Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece. The Isthmus of Greece, which was formerly used for the transportation of ships, ...
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719. | 12 Steps for a Stress-Free Holiday by Joanie Winberg
Do you feel like Clark W. Griswold trying to make a perfect holiday and stumbling through mishaps? Everyone faces challenges of juggling their time effectively during the hectic holiday season. We all have to carry on our normal activities plus shop, wrap, cook, clean, bake, decorate, travel, ...
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720. | Tips for Travelling Abroad - Travel Checklists for Travellers by Bridget Mwape
Although most trips abroad are trouble free, being prepared will go a long way to avoiding the possibility of serious trouble. If you are travelling abroad here are some of things you need to do to ...
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721. | Live and Work in London by Sarah Manners
London is an amazing city from the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Soho and the magnificent views from the millennium eye to the historic gems of Big Ben and the Tower of London.
You encounter Irish people inhabiting one London area next to Jewish and Muslim people. In certain ...
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722. | Experiencing the most of London in just a few days by Jennifer Bravorski
Day or night, London thrives with life. A city that seems to have never fallen asleep from the time of its first founding, everything that one might want to experience can be found within the city center. "When a man is ...
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723. | The Meaning of Solstivus: The Traditional Winter Celebration by R. Paul Wilson
Arg shivered as he finished the last of the boiled weasel skin he brought for his lunch. His daily hunt had taken him to the end of the Tall Deer creek-bed. No luck, so far, no game ...
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724. | Holiday Escapes to Beautiful Botswana by Sarah Manners
Botswana is internationally acclaimed for its supreme and unforced combination of tourism and wildlife. 17% of the country is proclaimed protected and a further 20% made up of wildlife management areas. With its ...
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725. | Safe Toy Make For A Merry Christmas by Ron King
Do you have a toddler on your gift list? If so, remember that small children and infants automatically put items in their mouths.
Inspect For Safety
Safety is the first thing you should check. Toys with small parts are always suspect. Parts small ...
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726. | Christmas in Spain by Mike McDougall
Rather refreshingly, Spain doesn't seem to start gearing up for Christmas until they get into the month of December. It's not the huge commercial circus that it is in the US and the UK; the lights and decorations won't be seen until the start of December and gradually Christmas markets ...
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727. | Semana Santa - Malaga by Mike McDougall
The Holy Week (Semana Santa) processions are the largest religious festival in the catholic world and take place from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday with the processions occurring on five days out of the seven. The festival is very big in Spain and ...
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728. | The Alhambra - Grenada by Mike McDougall
The Alhambra is touted by many as being the best preserved example of a Moorish palace in Europe. Located in the Andalusian city of Grenada the ancient fortress is undoubtedly the city's most famous site. The name Alhambra translates as "Red Castle" in Arabic and was described by ...
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729. | Gaudi's Barcelona by Mike McDougall
The native Catalan architect certainly left his mark on this great city and a visit to Barcelona wouldn't be complete without taking in some of his greatest works. An architect seemingly without contemporaries, Gaudi's free-flowing post modern creations were decades ahead of his time. The world has taken note of ...
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730. | Madrid - a guide to the key sites and monuments by Mike McDougall
Spain's capital has enjoyed a serious boom as a city break destination on the last decade. The proliferation of cheap flights has made more and more European cities accessible to weekend travellers. Often overshadowed by the Catalan capital, Barcelona, Madrid is now showing ...
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731. | Lake Vouliagmeni and its medicinal waters by Jakob Jelling
The Lake Vouliagmeni is not only famous as a very beautiful spot but also but also as containing medicinal waters. This spot has been visited by people who wish to enjoy its waters for centuries, and ...
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732. | The history of Argos by Jakob Jelling
Argos is an ancient Greek city which is part of the prefecture of Argolis, in the region of the Peloponnese. It has four main subdivisions: Kokla, Larissa, Akova, and Timenio. This city has gone through several interesting historical events, and ...
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733. | Gateway to Paradise by Bronwen Roberts
Welcome to Mossel Bay : an idyllic coastal village and harbour situated between Cape Town and Port Elisabeth. This town is proud to be the historical capital of Cape Town's, world-famous Garden Route. It also features in the ...
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734. | Christmas Trimmings TURKEY and a SUN TAN by Kacy Carr
Why Benidorm for Christmas Dinner? Why not
What is so special about being abroad on Christmas day? What can you get abroad that you can not get in the UK or countries with ...
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735. | Celebrity Spotting by Bronwen Roberts
Celebrity Spotting in Britain has become a national pastime. Each year thousands of visitors gather on the streets of London, clutching Timeout magazines; hoping to make some sense from the many pages of where to go and what to do in the City.
Say, you're a celeb ...
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736. | Adventure Camp Jobs in the UK by Sarah Manners
Adventure enthusiasts who would like to work in the UK are drawn to the possibility of becoming activity instructors at various UK based adventure camps. Not only do you get to experience the UK at ...
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737. | Timeshare Options For Military Personnel by Dana Sanders
There are plenty of timeshare options for military personnel, with destinations ranging from the beach to the mountains and almost every kind of activities you can imagine. Whether you hope to spend a week skiing in ...
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738. | Timeshare Fraud - How To Recognize And Avoid It by Dana Sanders
Does the ideal of purchasing a timeshare vacation package sound exciting? It should be, at the least, an exciting endeavor. Imagine your first inexpensive trip to the beach, a romantic week away or a much-deserved escape from the hustle and stress of the ...
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739. | What To Do in Pigeon Forge, TN by Jason Gluckman
Pigeon Forge is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the southeastern United States. It is home to a number of fun and thrilling attractions for the whole family. There are so many different attractions that it is nearly impossible for visitors to be bored.
Country singer ...
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740. | A Guide to Smith Mountain Vacations by Eric Morris
Smith Mountain Lake is situated in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. This region is stunningly beautiful and offers a great deal of attractions that will appeal to nearly everyone. The lake has a coastline of about 500 miles. People in this area enjoy several activities on ...
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741. | London Zoo by S Wander
Copyright 2005 S Wander
No matter what you hearts desire, there's a good chance amongst its thirty six acres and over five thousand animals the London zoo will have it. The London zoo has an extensive collection of birds, small ...
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742. | How to Generate Leads on the Internet by Jimmy Sturo
In the last decade, the Internet has become a major commercial force. Not only do online sellers like Amazon.com have huge sale numbers, but nearly all successful businesses must utilize the Internet in order to stay ...
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743. | The Natural Beauty of Havasu Falls by Jennifer Bailey
Three major cascades at Havasu Creek create a landscape that is both beautiful and entertaining. At the base of these falls, one of which is Havasu Falls, is a travertine pool filled with cold turquoise water. ...
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744. | Gatlinburg Weather Patterns by Jason Gluckman
Gatlinburg and the surrounding Smokey Mountains enjoy a mild climate. Always comfortable, Gatlinburg weather consists of four complete seasons and allows for all sorts of outdoor activities, ranging from water sports and hiking to downhill skiing. When planning a ...
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745. | Be Neighbourly In Your Orlando Vacation Home by Peter Kenny
People who choose to stay full time can have numerous reasons for doing so. They could be Disney employees thus enjoying the luxury of a very short journey time to work, since the majority of vacation rental villas are very well situated to ...
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746. | The Acropolis in Athens - a symbol in Greece by Jakob Jelling
The Acropolis in Athens is the most symbolic area in Greece. Although in ancient Greece most major cities used to have their own acropolis, this spot is known as the centre of Athens and contains the most ...
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747. | Piraeus - the port of ancient Athens by Jakob Jelling
Piraeus, also known as Peiraeus or Pireas, is a city located in the prefecture of Attica, towards the southern side of Athens. This city's main attraction is based on the fact that in ancient Greece, it was used as Athens' main port, and therefore it ...
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748. | 7 Things to Know About Altitude Sickness by Janet James
~Take My Breath Away!~
You've already know about AA, AAA, ABC, ADT and so on. If you're
going to the mountains, you might want to add AMS. It stands for
Acute Mountain Sickness or more commonly, Altitude Sickness.You
say, why are you bringing up ...
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749. | Translation for the global travel industry: attention to detail pays by Christian Arno
Translation for the global travel industry: attention to detail pays
by Lingo24 Ltd, 14th November, 2005
As the World Travel Market opens in London, with over 50,000 representatives from 190 different countries, what better time to consider how travel and tourism as a sector can best ...
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750. | Why Use Priceline.com? by Rick Archer
An Interview with Don Nadeau
Rick Archer sat down with Don Nadeau, the president of BidonTravel.com, which provides Priceline bidding advice.
RA: Why would anyone want to use Priceline?
DN: You'll ...
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