Years ago, when you wanted to go on vacation, there was only one option. You had to hoof it down to your local travel agency and browse through some travel brochures. Then, when you made your selection, you`d sit across the desk from your travel agent (in a very uncomfortable chair) while they ent...

Today, Tucson, Arizona is the home to 800,000 residents and is an attractive destination to visitors. However, its warm, inviting weather and busy event calendar belie its colorful past. Tucson`s history dates back to the time of Christ`s birth, and it is among the oldest continually inhabited areas...

The Siriraj Medical Museums in Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok display exhibits relating to pathology, forensic medicine, parasitology, anatomy and the history of medicine in Thailand. Siriraj Hospital is the first public hospital in Thailand established by King Rama V in 1886 and named after one of...

Chile is renowned for its inspiring and romantic landscapes that vary so dramatically from Patagonia to the Atacama Desert. It is this beautiful wilderness of lakes, volcanoes, forests and deserts that lures most people who travel to Chile on holiday. But off the well travelled tour routes of Torre...

Do you want a little business jet with a lot of power? Well hold on, as we are almost here. There are many new little Biz Jets about to come to the market place. So what is happening in the Biz Jet marketing the last 2-years? Oh not much, except Cessna now has a new little Biz Jet; http://www.bizj...

Flowers are the preferred birthday gift of most individuals because they are beautiful, cheerful and natural. Different months of the year have corresponding flowers, much like birthstones. This monthly guide is a great way to surprise the birthday girl or boy with a beautiful bouquet of flowers es...

If you have never had sex in a Cessna or other small aircraft then you probably might wish to read this article. It is fun, exhilarating and can get a little tricky if you do not do it correctly. Yes, in fact there is a right way and a wrong way to have sex in a Cessna. The reason I chose Cessna for...

So you have planned a trip to Las Vegas, forget that. It hit 116 degrees the other day. As a perpetual tourist let me recommend Atlantic City, a city for lovers over the city that never sleeps in Nevada. At 116 degrees the nighttime lows are well above 100 degrees and you can?t sleep. At 10:00 it wa...

YANKTON, SD--Maybe it`s a symptom of growing older, but the more things change in my life, the more I look for things that haven`t. Matt Epp channels his Dad`s childhood near Yankton`s Riverside Park.There is comfort in returning to places and seeing what HASN`T changed. The feeling is like always w...

Orville and Wilbur Wright were mere bicycle mechanics, yet they changed the history of mankind by inventing the first aircraft. It is amazing what one can do when you stop limiting your mind and go for it. There is probably no greater success story than that of Orville and Wilbur Wright. You can lea...

What is your ideal image of a guide? Do safari guides need more than just a dark tan, a khaki shirt and a hat like Crocodile Dundee? Could there be more to being a guide than telling gripping fireside tales and downing hearty swigs of Jack Daniels? There is, and you can bet your life on it. Serious ...

When choosing a spa resort, there are almost endless options to choose from. Whether you are looking for something simple and low cost, or if you want a pampered and extravagant experience, there is a spa resort that offers what you are looking for. Spa resorts can be found all over the world too....

Botswana is a country of seemingly endless open spaces. Though it occupies an area the size of France, the human population is only 1.6 million. This is one country where wildlife does not face stiff competition for land resources from man. As a result the animals have multiplied with a flourish. Bo...

The most famous inmate in Alcatraz Prison was Robert Stroud, also known to the public as the ?birdman of Alcatraz? (so called due to the keen interest he developed in canaries and birds during the thirty years of his time in Leavenworth). Stroud was first convicted of manslaughter in 1909, after he ...

In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story outside the airport in Khabarovsk, Russia. Khabarovsk Khabarovsk is an amazing city. Museums with works from Picasso, Rembrandt and other masters. ...

With over 600 murals, San Francisco streets are a parade of vibrant and radiant murals that are painted on building walls and facades, fences, garage doors and more. The colorful Mission District is the epicenter of San Francisco murals with the greatest concentration of murals in San Francisco. ...

As is often the case, the more we travel, the less we think about our safety. It`s easy to become comfortable in a hotel when we spend so much time in it. Most people have caught themselves opening their hotel room door without asking who it is when they`ve ordered room service. And, quite frankl...

How do you get prospects to become clients? What extra can you add to your presentation to make the sale? Why not try an incentive? The three top incentives to get people to do anything is cash, products and travel. Cash incentives cost the most and believe it or not are the least effective. The rea...

I love addressing Americans? fears about Mexico. If Americans are not thinking of every migrant worker, illegal or legal, as a potential serial killer, drug smuggler, or terrorist, then they are imagining all manner of misfortune and dangers that just have to abound in the country of Mexico itself. ...

Go West, Back In Time Venture on the Shores of Mississippi Intrinsically woven through time, the old and the new, St. Louis abounds with rich color, flavor and taste. Whether you are passing through on historical Highway 66, or visiting on business, St. Louis will whet your appetite for more. More r...

It has begun. The Central Mexican yearly ritual has finally arrived, a month late I might add, and life as we know it has changed and will be different for the next 10-12 weeks. The rainy season is here. I wrote about it two months ago. I told of my not-so-excited-anticipation of this yearly and, un...

Hawaii is made up of several islands and Kauai is one of the most famous and certainly has many activities to occupy tourists on vacation. In fact, Kauai has so many things to do that you may not want to travel to any of the other islands because you are having so much fun! In fact, the Hawaiian isl...

Say ?Greenland? and a traveler immediately thinks of a giant slab of ice. With attractions such as Disko Bay, Motzfeldt So Lake, and the hikes around Qaqortoq, Greenland is great for travelers looking for something off the beaten path. Disko Bay Disko Bay is the home to massive icebergs. By massive,...

There are many choices for aircraft detailing when it comes to aviation uses. One product we like after tying them all out was a product by Alcoa Corporation. The product is distributed by CLB Enterprises at Alcoa Corporation for aluminum polish in all aspects of detailing. We used this on some mus...

South Africa continues to enjoy the tremendous goodwill of holidaymakers worldwide. While travel to most long haul destinations declined in 2003, this country experienced an enviable 6.5% growth, according to the World Tourism Organisation. The growth was jump started by the transformation heralded ...

Although Crohn?s Disease is a difficult disorder, you should not keep yourself from living the best life possible because you suffer from this disorder. You should continue in your life as you would without Crohn?s, although a few more precautions may be necessary. When traveling, this will ensure...

Chicago was founded in the early 1800s and served as a connection between the developed East Coast and the enlarged Wild West. On the shores of Lake Michigan, the development of suburbia and skyscrapers was low but persistent. Though the devastating fire of 1871 grounded Chicago, it came back again...

Unlike most cigarettes, cigars are available in a wide variety of prices, and a wide variety of qualities. While the most discerning cigar aficionado can purchase brands costing upwards of several hundred dollars for just a small set, one can also choose from a variety of discount cigars that also ...

Security on America?s mass transit systems has been stepped up following a threat to New York?s subways but travelers everywhere are warned today to remain vigilant against terrorist attack especially as the holidays draw near. Intelligence experts believe that it is only a matter of time before the...

The popular image of safari, especially in the west, is inseparable from Kenya. Earlier in the last century, gifted writers such as Ernest Hemingway and Karen Blixen brought to life the vivid images and uplifting life experience that constitutes a Kenyan safari. It is at this time that leading celeb...

Destination: Block Island Accomplices: 6 High School Girlfriends (Yes, we?ve been friends for 5 years now ha ha) The time is 6:15 am on a Sunday. I?ve been up since 4:30 am. Am I a little eager? Of course, it is my annual girlfriend getaway and I?m late to arrive. Why you say? Let?s just say I have...

If you are looking for the best in hospitality, luxury accommodations and five-star cuisine to entertain family, friends or important business associates, a mega yacht charter may be the perfect choice. Mega yacht charter accommodations and hospitality areas are ideal for important celebrations such...

For many years, taking a cruise for a family vacation was considered an expensive luxury that few people could afford. Most people hardly ever considered a vacation cruise as an option for themselves. Times have changed, though, as more and more people are discovering that cruising is a great valu...

There are many great restaurants and eating establishments in Hawaii. Here?s a small sample of places to enjoy a good meal. Kilauea Lodge & Restaurant ? This is a bed and breakfast inn located in Volcano National Park. Meals span from traditional American/European to wild game. They have a good wine...

Summer brings with it warmth and high humidity. The season also offers the opportunity for heat weary folks to escape to the mountains or beaches for a well deserved rest. In North Carolina, there are several beach destinations worth visiting; nine top sites are featured here. 1. The Outer Banks -- ...

The city of Boca Raton, Florida, with it`s more than five miles of publicly owned beachfront property and it`s approximately 1,080 acres of parks is situated in Palm Beach County, almost midway between the cities of Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

Stay at the famous Boca Raton Resort And ...

Romance and Russia, the two words just go together. Unless, of course, you are trying to speak in Russian. Russian Language The Russian language is not one that is typically considered a romance language. Based on the Cyrillic alphabet, there are a lot of stops and starts not to mention the occa...

Each Christmas, open-air ice rinks open across the country offering visitors the chance to don their skates and enjoy a spin on the ice in the crisp winter air. The thrill of skating outdoors, in wonderful surroundings on a magnificent real-ice rink is guaranteed to enthral. Short break specialist, ...

In our neck of the woods the summer has been absolutely gorgeous, a little on the hot and humid side occasionally, but I am unable to recall a summer that has been so warm and sunny as this summer of 2005. The weekend before last I just felt like exploring the local area a little bit and since I w...

Boston is a great destination city for a vacation. There?s plenty on tap to see and do, and it?s an easy city to get around on foot. And you?ll find Boston vacations a refreshing mixture of old and new. You can experience the start of the revolutionary war, take a bus on a river, and see a coral r...

Are you thinking about your next vacation? Fancy going somewhere exotic? You need look no further than New Zealand. Perhaps you enjoy dining out, maybe you love hiking, perhaps you are an adventure junkie or maybe you just like to laze around on the beach. New Zealand has it all. New Zealand consi...

Travelers to destinations in the Bahamas, in addition to enjoying the many fascinating activities offered by the islands, ranging from the traditional attractions of sun, sand and surf to the culture attractions of museums and historical sight to the simply amazing zoos and aquariums, have the oppor...

Most of us bring to mind Nelson Mandela or Mel Gibson?s Lethal Weapon 2 when we think of Cape Town, South Africa. But as visitors year round know, the region is an outstanding vacation spot as well as efficient business center, and right in the city center, you?ll have a wide range of choices for ac...

If you?re dreaming of a unique vacation experience, but don?t have a budget to cover outrageous hotel expenses, or to even purchase a timeshare yourself, there are ways to take advantage of the great deals offered by timeshare owners without actually becoming one yourself. With timeshare locations...

Athens is a huge, congested city and the local taxis are your main means of getting around. The average Athens tax ride is inexpensive, just bring your helmet. Living on the Edge I had just arrived in Athens with a couple who?ll remain nameless. [He?s now a respectable doctor and married to som...

Las Vegas turns 100 this year, on May 15th. Las Vegas Events (LVE) and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) have a mega-party planned to last all the year round, debuting December 31st 2004. Las Vegas accustomed those who happen to drop by and pay a visit just the last day of the ye...

Are you looking for a vacation by idyllic seashores? The Cayman Islands of the Caribbean should be the perfect choice. The combined magic of the Grand Cayman, the Little Cayman and the Cayman Brac are sure to work. Best of all, these havens of natural beauty are equipped with excellent facilities fo...

For many of us summertime = vacation time. Some people will spend their days off at the local pool. Some may choose to sightsee in their own town. Many will leave behind the comforts of home for the open road. Regardless of the destination or mode of transportation, it is important to be organized f...

Cancun vacations offer white sandy beaches, warm tropical sun and beautiful blue water. Some of the finest Mexico resorts can be found in Cancun. One of the great things about deciding to travel Mexico is the short time it takes to get there. Only a couple of hours flying time and you can be staying...

Most people envision Las Vegas as one big casino. Admittedly I was one of them, until I undertook the ride of a lifetime. Imagine soaring hundreds of feet above canyons of red and orange, walking over rocks that been sculpted by mother nature herself and floating down a river of dreams. These are th...