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What is the Mayan word for golden snake ?
I don’t speak Mayan very well…but i can tell you that “Cancun” is supposed to be the mayan word for golden snake. Hmmm definitively interesting for your general knowledge…:-) Get Social, Bookmark This Page!!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Click to Read More
New York Apartments
I remember when I was young that I thought I wanted to get out of the small town I was living in so that I could move to the big city. I didn’t care which one, but several crossed my mind. I did leave, but I never ended up where I thought I would be, though that is usually how things go. One of the first places I thought of was the Big Apple, but when I found out about the prices of New York apartments, I knew that I would probably not be going there any time soon. What I didn’t realize was that though New York apartments are expensive, I didn’t have to carry the burden on Click to Read More
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Fishing Trips in New Zealand
Many people are choosing New Zealand as a vacation spot and tourism is booming. The scenery is beautiful and varied with sandy beaches, mountains, fjords and forests. Specialist holiday companies are doing well too and there are several that offer fishing in New Zealand trips. The islands have abundant clear rivers and streams and coastal game is popular too. Fly fishing trips to the North Island are an opportunity to see remote areas, some of which can only be accessed by helicopter, 4WD vehicles or by walking. Raft fishing is available too. One of the most famous areas is Taupo, renowned Click to Read More
Great Wall China
They say the world is shrinking and it is, in respect of the ease of world travel. Tourists want to travel to the more remote outposts of the world and adventure travel is increasingly popular. When I was a child, I dreamt of visiting the Far East and the Great Wall China, in particular. China held a fascination for me but I never dreamt that I would actually get there one day. My husband and I decided to save up and go on the vacation of a lifetime. We have a friend who lives and works in Japan who speaks Chinese Mandarin fluently, having studied the language at Beijing University and has Click to Read More
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Best Western Calgary
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, Canada and has a lot to offer the visitor. Its location, close to the Rocky Mountains guarantees great scenery and winter sports. The area also draws golfers and fishing enthusiasts. There are also many museums and annual events and festivals. One of the world’s largest hotel chains is represented here, at the Best Western Calgary Centre Inn. The hotel is close to many attractions, including Calgary Zoo, the Botanical Garden and the Prehistoric Park. Guests also enjoy going to the famous Calgary Stampede, a rodeo and fair that takes place every Click to Read More
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Canada Holidays
If you live in the United States, you may neglect to think of our neighbor to the North when you are thinking about getting away from it all for a holiday. Though you may not want to go to Canada when you want a warm vacation on the beach in the middle of winter, there are plenty of great reasons why you should consider Canada holidays when you want to go out of the country. You can always get there so much easier than flying over the ocean, and you will still be leaving your home country to explore a new one. Some things will be familiar, and others will be different. There are many that Click to Read More
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Amalfi Coast
The area between Naples and Salerno in Campania. Italy is a popular tourist destination. Known as the Amalfi Coast, it contains towns, scenic harbors and historic sights. The Romans were amongst the first to settle there in the first century when the wealthy built their villas. Today, the economy is boosted by tourism and there is still a thriving fishing industry. UNESCO has included this coastline as a World Heritage Site because of its scenic beauty and cultural heritage. Modern amenities are world class too with the best in restaurants, bars and shops. Many companies arrange packages, Click to Read More
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Travel To Egypt
I saw a lonely planet Egypt show the other day, and ever since I have wanted to travel to Egypt. I guess I have been fascinated with Egypt for a long time, but my fascination has died down recently. I first got interested in Egypt in middle school. We did a unit on Egyptology, and I did a report on the pharaohs. Back then, Traveling to Egypt sounded great to me. Of course, my grasp on what Egypt was like was a little bit loose. I Was old enough to understand that Egypt was not the land of the pharaohs anymore, and yet that was how I pictured it. I knew that any travel to Egypt would be a Click to Read More
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Coronado Springs
Disney resorts have excellent facilities and their hotels are first class. The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, has a flagship hotel called the Coronado Springs, which opened in 1997. Situated in the Animal Kingdom area, the architecture and décor is inspired by the southern states and Mexico, as seen in the tiled designs and Mayan style. Guest rooms are spacious and filled with hand produced, wood furniture. The lakeside hotel caters for the business user as well as the tourist and provides convention space, a banqueting service and high speed Internet access in the guest rooms. There Click to Read More
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Fiji Islands
Tropical rainforest, coral reefs, beaches and coconut plantations surrounded by the Pacific Ocean make for an idyllic location for a vacation. The volcanic Fiji Islands have all of these elements and tourism is a large component of the island’s economy. There are 322 islands and over one hundred are inhabited. The biggest islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. The islands achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970 and the English language is widely spoken. There was a military coup in December 2006, without any violence, but it is advisable to learn about the current travel Click to Read More