With several weeks of summer still left there are still plenty of vacation spots to enjoy. If you're tired of the same-old-same-old you just might want to pack your family into your car, stuff your trunk with a few changes of clothes, and hit the road in search of some weird vacation spots.Here are a few places along the way that you might want to stop off at.The first is MOBA - The Museum of Bad Art - which is located in Dedham Massachusetts....more
If you have booked, or are researching, a Peru tour to discover the delights of the country, be sure to try to include the Paucartambo Festival. This festival, held in July each year, is a celebration of worship of the Virgin of Carmen, the patron saint of the small town of Paucartambo.For the vast majority of the year it is a quiet, remote rural town, located amidst magnificent scenery at the convergence of the Mapacho and Qengo Mayo rivers,...more
Moving cities are normally reserved for fairy tales; castles in the sky and mythical kingdoms. The last place you'd expect to find such a place would be Antigua in Guatemala, but once you arrive it's not difficult to believe.Walking down cobbled streets in the chill of the early morning, the sunlight brings alive the colours in the colonial city walls. A mist lies blanketing the lower slopes of the imposing Volcan de Agua that rises above Antigua to the south. Passing churches and grand plazas, you'll suddenly find yourself staring at the crumbling remains of once-mighty buildings, gracefully collapsing between restaurants, hotels and businesses. Words fail to describe the magic of the town.Its difficult to believe that this sprawling cocktail of influences could have moved location like a travelling circus, but La Antigua Guatemala (or just Antigua for short) has found it difficult to settle in the same place.Moved by the localsThe first of Antigua's big moves was for social reasons. Originally founded as the capital in 1524 on the site of a Kakchikel-Maya city (now called Iximche), severel Kakchikel uprisings forced the Spanish to consider a relocation.Moved by the godsThe next...more
Orlando is not just a place for a perfect vacation; it is also a good place to hold business meetings or international conventions. World-class resorts with first-class accommodations can be found in the place together with convention centers which can hold thousands of delegates.For vacationers, tourists and travelers, Orlando is a home to...more
One of the most important things to enjoy a successful vacation is having a good plan. You cannot just throw your entire luggage in your car and speed up to wherever you want to go especially if you are with your family. Although, vacation may not need a thorough planning to be successful, it is better to arrive in a certain place prepared. Things...more
Lanai is one of the islands which make up the state of Hawaii. Here are some interesting facts about Lanai which you may or may not be aware of.Lanai is known as Hawaii's most secluded island. The major city on this island is called Lanai City.Lanai covers 141 square miles and is 18 miles in length by 13 miles in wideth. It has a coastline which extends for 47 miles and has a population of approximately 2,800 people.The highest point on Lanai is called Lanaihale and it's 3,370 feet above sea level.Lanai used to be referred to as The Pineapple Isle. However there are so little pineapples actually grown there that it is now often called the Secluded Island.As a matter of fact, even though approximately 98% of the island is owned by the parent company of Dole Pineapple, the land is no longer used for pineapple production and thousands of acres of pineapple fields no longer exist.For those people wishing to visit the island, there are two luxury resorts, several world class golf courses, hunting, mountain biking, and diving.There is only one airport which is located in Lanai City.The two luxury resort are called the Manele Bay Hotel which offers a wide variety of beach and water...more
If you're seeking a real Hawaiian island experience, then you must visit Molokai. Here's why.Molokai is referred to as the most Hawaiian island. It is also often called "The Friendly Island" because of the warmth and aloha spirit of its residents....more
Taxfree shopping, is a term that refers to the opportunity for customers to purchase a range of high quality goods without paying any tax. Duty or tax, is normally collected at the point of purchase, such as goods and services tax, value added tax,...more
Have you been missing out on quality time with your family lately? Have you considered taking your whole family on a cruise? Cruise ships these days are more geared to family vacations than ever before. You can enjoy quality shared time with your...more
Little was known about the upstate New York area around the Adirondack Mountains before the 1830s. And it wasn't until after the end of the Civil War that the region was surveyed by Ebenezer Emmons. After that the Adirondacks became known as a place...more
The Shining Path Movement represented the Communist Party in Peru and reached its peak in the 1980s as a formidable rebel movement, waging a brutal war with the Peruvian state. Its leader was Abimael Guzman, who formed the movement in the 1970s and...more
Despite resting on the ancient Aztec capital, Mexico City is an example of a modern city that is pushing for progress. At roughly 23 million inhabitants, it is one of the biggest cities in the world, and visitors will be spoilt for choice with the...more