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    by Alan Galante

    Dublin: a great place to celebrate Dublin is one of Europe's hotspots: the perfect place for an all-night, no holds barred party. It's clear that the Celtic Tiger has brought a newly found sense of prosperity and a will...read more

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    by Karen Vertigan Pope

    Currituck County Family Vacation Vacation planning time is here again and you are seeking something new and different for your family. Currituck County, North Carolina, is so much more than beautiful pristine beaches. ...read more

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    by Pat Lunsford

    There are a number of ideas for a great vacation, and it would be impossible to name them all here. However, some of the best vacation destinations aren't necessarily well known. Frequent travelers get together with other ...read more

  • by Renata Hunter

    ITALY: The land where your senses are stimulated, your emotions are calmed and balanced, your heart is excited to love, your mind is challenged, your soul finds joy, where humor is everywhere, and where your very being sho...read more

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    by Miles Togo

    Looking for a place that's hard to get to, rattles the doors loose on your car, where you become a fly magnet and the heat is unbearable? Then head to central Australia. We recently travelled to Innaminka, north easter...read more

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    by Sean O'Reilly

    Cities of the Sun, Renewed 1824 words Cancun became a popular tourist destination in the 1970s, and at the same time, the ancient Mayan City of Cob, which may have lain in ruins for ten centuries, slowly found ...read more

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    by R.E.D

    A wonderful vacation does not have to be a big expensive getaway filled with beaches and pina coladas (although those are nice too). A fabulous vacation could be only a few hours from home and does not have to break the ba...read more

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    by Marlo Pizzo

    Situated right off of Lake Michigan is one of the state's best kept secrets. Pentwater, Michigan is the host of the Annual Homecoming Celebration which is held every year the second weekend in August. This year they cel...read more

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    by Aldo Bonincontro

    I have a good idea for your vacations in the region where I live: Liguria, Italy. The place is a particular zone of the Eastern Ligurian Riviera, (today protected by a National Park), well-known as "Cinque Terre" ("Five L...read more

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    by L. Woodrow Ross

    If you are looking for a great vacation idea and love nature and scenic vistas, consider Alaska. It truly is the last great frontier for US citizens. It is accessible by air and by sea. Flights are available into Anchor...read more

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    by dessy aliandrina

    Mentawai Islands: Culture, Nature Life and Water Sports Talking about beaches, waves, coconut drinks, surfs, snorkeling, et cetera will imagine to Hawaii or Tahiti. Rarely people realize there is a great place in South ...read more

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    by mumlovestravel

    A vacation need not be the same every year. Here are some simple ideas for an extraordinary vacation. 1. Accommodation Fun You need not always head for a hotel for your vacation. Stay overnight at the zoo with the zoo'...read more

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    by James Goodwin

    If you're looking for something different and off the beaten path, consider Southeast Alaska. It's truly like visiting a different country, and offers a different appreciation for Alaska that the more touristy, urbanized ...read more

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    by Chloe X

    The English Lakes with its quaint villages, cobbled streets, historic buildings and dramatic landscapes is guaranteed to refresh, inspire and rejuvenate. Based in Cumbria in the north of England it's a great place for a v...read more

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    by Brian T. Dessart

    You're never too old to visit one of nature's hotspots. Cancun, Mexico isn't just for the spring break crowd but can be enjoyed by "children" of all ages year-around. The Cancun hotel zone, nestled between the crystal-c...read more

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    by Lori Shevokas

    Washington, DC What is so great about Washington, DC? If you have a family and a tight budget, you will appreciate the number of things you can do for free. Be smart, and plan for a cheaper motel stay in nearby Maryland o...read more

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    by Latricia Teague

    Jamaica Jamaica is a densely populated country, which offers tourists a variety of activities and attractions dependant on the holiday style that they are after. You can laze around on your own private beach at the vi...read more

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    by Nanette

    A great destination spot for families, couples, and international backpackers is Banff, Alberta. Located in Banff National Park, Banff is known as an ideal snowboarding and skiing hotspot. The snowy mountains are stunning ...read more

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    by Patricia Young

    AN AUSTRALIAN PARADISE Airlie Beach is a quiet North Queensland seaside village in the Whitsunday Shire with a population of just over 3,000. The Great Barrier Reef stretches for two thousand kilometres along the coast ...read more

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    by Duane Radford

    Bridging the Past: The Klondike Highway, Yukon Territory, Canada The spell of the north is an affliction that affects many people and a trip along the Klondike Highway in the Yukon Territory, Canada - between Whitehors...read more

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