Archive for February, 2008

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Staying in Style in Florida

When going on a long vacation with your family, a nice option to pick over taking a hotel is to rent a vacation house. Down in Florida, there are a ton of sights to see, from the world famous Disneyland to the manatees down in the rivers. Catering to the large numbers of tourists that [...]

Best Destinations for Florida Family Vacations

Florida is the ideal destination for family vacations with a variety of adventurous and educational activities, tours, attractions and exhibits. Florida is not just the Disney theme parks and the attractions in the Orlando area. There are plenty of other spots that both children and adults can enjoy.
Below are just few places what Florida has [...]

Philadelphia Attractions - Franklin Square

Philadelphia is an incredible town with hundreds of attractions that could keep any tourist busy. One that has recently been renovated and is worth checking out is Franklin Square. Read on and see what there is to do at Franklin Square.
Franklin Square is a 7.5 acre park located in Philly. It was originally laid out [...]

Vacationing in Keystone

Whether you are looking for a one-stop ski destination or a resort close to Colorado's other great ski opportunities, Keystone is the perfect place for your next winter getaway. The Keystone Resort ski area has three separate mountains and is a short drive away from Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, and Vail, meaning everything you need for [...]

Bruges Tourist Information

General summary of city:
Bruges, Belgium, from the Norse word 'Bryggja' meaning "mooring place," is one of the three regions and the capital of Flanders. Bruges has a population of over 100,000 and covers an area of approximately 138 km. This historic city, with its natural link to the sea, became a commercial center for European [...]

Outer Banks, North Carolina

North Carolina's Outer Banks are a popular tourist destination due to the rich historical attractions, the miles of pristine beaches, and the abundant natural areas that are ripe for exploration. The string of narrow barrier islands that comprise the Outer Banks are the perfect place for your next vacation if you want to take in [...]

Homesickness While Traveling Abroad

Travelers and those who are living in another country are bound to experience a little homesickness from time to time. Plus every one experiences at least one major case of homesickness just about the time the culture shock gets to be too much for him or her.
It's natural to miss your family and friends, even [...]

Stop! You’re Both Right

Cyberspace has certainly shrunk the margin of error …
Colloquialisms used to take quite a while to become embedded in a local vernacular. For example, the Americans expunged the British from the colonies in 1789, but based upon personal letters exchanged between the two countries which have been noted by historians, it took until the 1830s [...]

Two Innkeepers Give First-hand Accounts of What Visitors Can Expect as the City Gears-up for post-Katrina Mardi Gras.

BnBFinder.com recently spoke with two Bed and Breakfast owners in New Orleans about their experiences and impressions of their city in the aftermath of September's hurricane disaster. Hopes are high and nearly all city-center businesses are up and running. In fact, all but two of the 15 New Orleans Bed and Breakfast Inns listed on [...]

Get Ready to Whale Watch in Baja!

Gray whales are 52 feet long and weigh 36 tons, yet are gentle enough to touch? and Baja California?s Pacific coast is the perfect place to experience the thrill!
Every year in November, more than 10 thousand gray whales trade the freezing waters of Alaska?s Bering Sea for the warmth of Mexico?s Baja California Peninsula. Traveling [...]