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Hiking is a great way to explore the Sierras mountains around North Lake Tahoe . If you want to get off the beaten path and be a traveler rather than a tourist then take heed. Tahoe is hot and dry in the summer and for this reason there is nothing better than having a nice body of water to splash around...
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Emerald Bay State Park isn't just the most scenic spot in Lake Taho e ; it may be the most scenic spot in the country. In fact, visiting the area might convince you that someone conked you on the head and dragged you to Europe. The bay is an inlet, reminiscent of an Icelandic fjord, carved by glaciers...
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For a real down-home country holiday season, Pigeon Forge and the Smokies are right on target! The residents go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and every member of the family is sure to get that wonderful holiday spirit. The mountains themselves are spectacular in winter. The hardwoods are...
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"Lono-i-ka-makahiki" Grateful for the land; happy to be here. If you're going to Maui for the holidays, why not start with Thanksgiving and stay through New Year's? That way, you'll have time to explore the island at leisure. The American holiday of Thanksgiving coincides with the...
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Puerto Penasco, Mexico , better known to gringos as Rocky Point , is a beautiful getaway located between the Sonoran Desert and the Sea of Cortez. Mountain peaks and bluffs surround the area, and it enjoys great year-round weather, with warm temperatures and little rain. Physical, cultural, and historical...
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If you have always dreamed of flying to the Moon and walking in the footsteps of astronauts, then an excursion to Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is a must! NASA astronauts actually trained on this stark and rugged terrain in preparation for landing on the moon. Pinacate's otherworldly appearance provides...
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Puerto Penasco, Mexico , or as most of its adoring fans call it, Rocky Point , offers a quick and easy escape from the daily grind. Its convenient location, in the neighborhood of four hours drive from Phoenix or Tucson, AZ - has made it a favorite bolt hole of beach lovers from the Arizona area. With...
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All major air services offer direct flights to Kahulai Hawaii. In fact, they offer several flights per day. Once within Maui, you will notice the many modes of transportation available - including taxis, limousines, car hire, motor scooters and bus shuttles as well as bicycle hire. Shuttle buses offer...
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When you're deeply searching the eyes of your partner; sweetly caressing their lips; holding each other gently and laughing at those tingles shiver on the edge of your skin, the sensuality of romance and love is undoubtedly one's Achilles heel. So, what better place in the world to fall deeply...
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You get this bright idea to take your teenagers to Maui for vacation, but you have no clue what to do once you get there. To successfully avoid the 'I am so bored death looks' and make them to put away their iPods long enough to really experience what this island paradise has to offer, make your...
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Hawaii's Big Island is as beautiful as it is romantic. There's something special about sharing a kiss at the southernmost point of the United States. Just take Highway 11 from either side of the island and turn south between the 69 and 70 mile markers. Follow this road to the end, taking the...
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Family vacations: Known as Hell to those too young to be an adult and too old to be seen with their parents (AKA teenagers). When my parents decided to take a family vacation, I was mortified. The entire week before, I was haunted by the thought of humiliation in the public's eyes. Parents, if this...