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- 22 Juntylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best beaches for swimming in the US
Some people go to the beach for the silky sand, for sun bathing and the prospect of a nice tan, to relax and read a book or to play volley ball, for example. Others are more interested in the water, and less on the beach, which is just a strip of sand or rocks separating them from watery bliss.So if for you going to the beach is an opportunity to splash around, take a dip and frolic in the water, then here are some of the best beaches for swimming in the US. …
- 18 Apr
The best Cinco de Mayo festivals in the US
photo by Esparta Palma
In such a multicultural country like the US, national holidays and festivals like St. Patrick’s Day, Oktoberfest or the Chinese New Year tend to have a significance that goes beyond their original meaning.
While Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexican Army over the French forces, in the US it is a holiday when American Mexicans celebrate their cultural heritage and their history, and the holiday is celebrated by many Americans regardless of their ethnic origin. So, for many Americans, Cinco de Mayo means fiestas, mariachi and tamales. Here are the best Cinco de Mayo festivals in the US. …
- 10 Marevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
10 haunted hotels where you can spend the night
photo by AndYaDontStop
If you’ve seen or heard about Stephen King’s Shining, the horror novel that was adapted into a successful feature film, you are probably aware that haunted hotels are not the best place to spend the night. But for those of you who crave a bit of excitement (or know better than to believe in ghosts), staying at a haunted hotel might seem like an appealing experience.
And you can find hotels that are supposedly haunted all over the world, and the only thing that they have in common are their unwanted resident spirits. Here are 10 haunted hotels where you can spend the night (if you dare). …
- 06 Febkachou_n in Travel Planning | 3 COMMENTS
Top 5 attractions in California
The United States has many regions where tourists are drawn like magnets, and for good reason. And among the top best travel destinations in the US, California has always been one of the most exciting places. California has all the ingredients for a perfect vacation: lush national parks, beautiful sandy beaches, vineyards and theme parks, and of course cities where the American dream is very much real.If you want a holiday in a place that combine both natural beauty and amazing man-made attractions, California should be at the top of your travel destination list. Here are the top 5 attractions in California. …
- 19 Janevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Where to celebrate Mardi Gras in 2011
photo by Infrogmation
The winter months are full of interesting festivals, which is just as well for those travelers who are not the adepts of winter sports and outdoor activities in January and February.
And if we’re speaking of festivals, we can’t possibly forget the explosive Mardi Gras, originally a religious holiday that blew out of proportions (in a good way) and now qualifies as one of the most intense, colorful and massive festivals in many parts of the world. Mardi Gras celebrations start on the Epiphany and end a day before Ash Wednesday, which leaves you all the time between January 6 and March 8, 2011 to celebrate (but most of the largest parades are on March 8th). Here are the top spots to celebrate Mardi Gras in 2011. …
- 18 Novtibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
10 places that your kids should absolutely see
If you have children, then you know that holidays are as much an opportunity to relax as to explore and learn. Children are curious by nature and they don’t like the same things that adults do. So no matter how much you like lounging on the beach, your kids will get bored of building sandcastles and splashing in the water after a while. So if you want to keep them from yawning but you also want to go someplace that you will enjoy too, here are some picks that might just work. … - 05 Octtylerd in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Best Thanksgiving Day destinations
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and while according to tradition people usually celebrate at home with their families, there’s no reason why you can’t be more innovative than that. The point of Thanksgiving is to spend it with the people you love, not to spend the evening at necessarily at home.You can pick a traditional place or something really nonconformist, the point is to have fun with your friends and family, and of course, gobble up loads of delicious food. Here are our top Thanksgiving Day destinations, to help you plan the perfect Thanksgiving holiday. …
- 18 JunTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Desirable and Avoidable Destinations for the 4th of July Weekend
With less than two weeks till Americans citizens world wide will celebrate their national day, it’s high time we decided where to take our families for this very special day.Two weeks might be a much to shorter time for grabbing some advance-purchase bargains, but with a little patience and research, it’s almost certain that you can find the kind of destination that can fit you pocket and match your tastes. Today we decided to give you a few tricks on how to avoid the 4th of July rush and rest assure that you get the best out of this patriotic holiday. …
- 15 JunTudi in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Popular Children-Friendly Destinations Across the USA
Traveling with children is equally fun and demanding. Kids won’t always dig upscale restaurants or interminable museum visits, so if you are planning a family vacation this summer, you have to make sure that you also include some children friendly attractions. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily imply that you are stuck with Anaheim or Orlando; most US cities and national parks also have a children-friendly side – all you need is some little research. This is why today’s post is merely a teaser: … - 02 AprTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Five Great All-family Theme Parks
April might be the cruelest month (unless T.S. Eliot was just in a bad mood when he wrote this, and immediately regretted it), but it is also the month when theme parks all over the country open their gates, letting all the adrenaline addicts come in. Millions of visitors, most of which are families with children, rush in and line up in queues, anxious to get a ride on the highest roller coaster, most scary ghost house or the fastest carousel. Names like Legoland, Disneyland or Universal are part of each child’s vacation repertoire.
The addition of new, exciting facilities each season and the fact that they are situated in warmer climate zones (like Florida and California) help these world-renowned parks to attract a constant number of visitors all year round. However, there are lots of other parks around the nation that can be not only easier to reach, but also less crowded and more family friendly. Today I will present you five of them: …
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