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Up and Down in Kuranda: Scenic Railway and Skyrail
by Keith Kellett. The town of Kuranda, in the coastal hills beyond Cairns, in northern Queensland is a rather arty-crafty sort of place, a holdover from the Sixties, when there was a thriving hippy colony here. But it was originally founded in 1873 by miners in search of the gold that had been discovered in those thickly forested hills. Other valuable minerals were also found nearby. But there was something else that really put Kuranda on tourism map. Read more...
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The Fascinating History and Sites of Rochefort France: L'Hermione, Pierre Loti and Napoleon's defeatby Inka Piegsa-Quischotte. Does it get any more eccentric? A 19th century, highly decorated French naval officer, who wore make up, trained as an acrobat, performed in a circus, traveled the world, seduced a Turkish harem lady, wrote novels to great acclaim, became a member of the Academie Francaise and converted his modest French town house into a mosque, also featuring a medieval dining room and an opium den. Read more... | ||
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Victoria British Columbia Attractionsby Neala Schwartzberg. There needs to be balance in life. One can't just eat pastry and chocolate, and drink tea. Although I certainly did that. Victoria British Columbia offered many reasons to push myself away from the table and head out into the city. Victoria is a great walking city with different neighborhoods offering different pleasures. Read more... | ||
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Monastiraki of Athens: Remnants of the Ottoman Turksby W. Ruth Kozak. In the very heart of Athens, beneath the majestic presence of the Acropolis, the distinctive old market district of Athens Monasitiraki offers lots more than souvenir shops, clothing, antiques and street vendors. A walk through Monastiraki is an unforgettable experience rich with historical significance. The Monastiraki area is full of remains from not only ancient times but of the occupation of the Ottoman Turks. Read more... | ||
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Death Valley: Stark Beauty and Timelessness of a Natural Extremeby Suzanne Wright. There's no need to wear a watch in Death Valley — time is measured differently in the Mohave Desert. In Death Valley, it's microclimates explored, miles hiked, encounters survived. And sometimes just the quiet enjoyment of Death Valley beauty. I've come to the hottest and driest place on earth hoping to resurrect my spirit, which has been flagging for months. Read more... | ||
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Following the Wallander Novels in Ystad and Malmo Swedenby Patrice Raplee. In a small, southeastern Swedish town with narrow cobblestone lanes, colorful hollyhocks and charming, half-timbered stone houses, crime lurks in this quaint hamlet. In fact, a murderer lives on Harmony Street and explosions rock the village square! Why on earth would anybody want to visit this town? Perhaps charm is deceiving. Or, is it reality mixed with one of the most popular crime fiction dramas on the globe in Sweden? Read more... | ||
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Ten Baseball Stadium Facts and Trivia You Probably Didn't Knowby Stan Fridstein. Going Yard, the Ultimate Guide for Major League Baseball Stadium Road Trips, provides all sorts of wonderful information about the ballparks and cities that house them for baseball lovers and those planning road trips. When it comes to little known facts about the various ballparks and local attractions, the author seems to have uncovered a treasure trove. Read more... | ||
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Spiti Valley: A most unusual travel destination in Indiaby Shivya Nath. I'm fascinated as Tenzing describes a mystery mountain close to his hometown in Spiti. He's my first local friend, and the expert driver who we've entrusted with our lives, up the precarious mountain roads from Shimla to Spiti. We've been stuck in a landslide for almost 5 hours now, watching men relentlessly battle a piece of the mountain on the road. A part of me is glad; it has bought me 5 extra hours of Tenzing's stories. Read more... | ||
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Butchart Gardens: Summer or Winter the Gardens Delightby Neala Schwartzberg. This is easily one of the finest gardens on the North American continent. Located on Vancouver Island about equidistant from Victoria and Vancouver, no visit to the Vancouver/Victoria area would be complete without spending the day enjoying these spectacular gardens. Oddly enough, much of the topographical interest of the gardens comes from its origin as a limestone quarry. Read more... | ||
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Victoria British Columbia: Pastry, Chocolate, and Teaby Neala Schwartzberg. I walked into Patisserie Daniel, inhaled deeply, and fell in love. There are many things to love about Victoria British Columbia, but this city excels at tea, chocolate, and pastry and I happily over-indulged in all of them. Victoria, British Columbia is also home to one of the most beautiful gardens in North American, Butchart Gardens, just outside the city. The city celebrates the First Nations art in museums and galleries, and curls around a charming harbor area filled with shops and restaurants. But right now it's about tea, pastry, and chocolate, which is reason enough to visit Victoria. Read more... | ||
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Stockholm, Sweden Entices Visitors With the Stieg Larsson Millennium Trilogy Tourby Patrice Raplee. The fascinating and wildly popular Millennium Trilogy by Swedish author Stieg Larsson has taken on a life of its own with over 60 million readers and books translated into 40 languages as well. Moreover, the three Swedish films based on Larsson's books, (Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played With Fire and the Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest) have earned global box-office clout and have garnered a huge fan base. Now, visit Sweden and take the tour, walking in the steps of the characters in Millennium Trilogy by Swedish author Stieg Larsson. Read more... |
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Adventurous travellers often desire to find accommodations that reflect their inner quirky spirit and frolicsome desire to escape the ordinary. Fortunately, many unusual hotels around the globe exist to meet this calling affordably. Read more about unique properties and off the beaten path lodgingBest Value for Money Holidays in the UK
At one time, a trip abroad was a necessity for British holiday makers. However, since 2010, it has been estimated that one third of holidaymakers will stay on home soil for their yearly break. This could be due in part to the economic crisis or uncertainty surrounding tour operators and flights, or it could be that holidaymakers are finally waking up to the beauty that our country has to offer. Read more about United Kingdom Holiday Vacation ValuesZappy Zimbabwe: Food-happy country
I was a little anxious after learning that my partner had decided to sweep us off to the encircled African country of Zimbabwe for our "romantic" summer getaway this year. We all know that the country doesn't have the greatest of reputations. But moreover, it seems to be more of a hit on the News Headlines rather than in your local Tourist Agent's "Top ten places to visit before you die" list these days. But I was wrong. If the locals know anything, it’s how to make great food and create the perfect atmosphere in the process. Read more about Zimbabwe Dining Read past pieces from My Destination InfoThis Just In...
Steigenberger Hotel to Open at New Berlin Brandenburg International Airport The third eagerly awaited international hub for international arrivals to Germany will open its doors in June 2012. Steigenberger Hotel Group will launch the airport's first hotel adjacent to the airport. Elegant and serene complete with reflecting pool, the new four star hotel will be the perfect complement to the airport's extensive facilities. Read about Steigenberger Hotel at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for $100 Million Home of Space Shuttle Atlantis The future home of the space shuttle Atlantis will be located at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The $100 million, 65,000 square-foot Atlantis exhibit will be the marquee element of the Visitor Complex's 10-year master plan. The grand opening of the showcase facility is slated for summer 2013. Read about Atlantis Coming to Kennedy Space Center Original Princess Diana Gowns and Dresses on Display in Philadelphia There’s a fabulous royal flair to the Suburban Home and Garden Show this year with a private collection of original gowns and dress worn by Diana, Princess of Wales will be on display February 23rd through 26th. Read more about Princess Diana Gowns at Suburban Home and Garden Show National Pinball Museum Comes to Baltimore Inner Harbor The collection includes more than 800 machines with several rooms devoted to the history of pinball machines that can trace their lineage back to 18th-century France. The Pinhead Gallery offers a changing array of games to play on vintage machines dating back to the 1940s. The National Pinball Museum also offers a state-of-the-art restoration lab. Read more about the fascinating National Pinball Museum Floriade 2012: Ode to flowers returns after 10 years After an interval of ten years, the gates to the spectacular theatre of nature will be opening again. Floriade will be taking place from April 5th to October 7th 2012 in a stunning parklike landscape in Venlo. Admire the most stunning gardens ever to be seen. Miss it, and you'll have to wait until 2022! Read more about Floriade - 2012Looking for past press releases?
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