The original White House was neither white, nor referred to as a house. The first President of the United States lived in three houses while President, none of which were the White House, as it was not completed while he was President. The White House was first referred to as the Presidential Palace...

On my first visit to Denmark, I fell in love with the country and the city of Copenhagen. Contrary to my guidebook, you could see elephants and experience ice hockey in the dead of summer. The Hanson Brothers Upon arriving in Copenhagen, I was burned out from backpacking and looking forward to a goo...

With the holiday travel season around the corner, I am reminded of highways and airports will filled with families trying to get to visit relatives, and business travelers trying to get home. During this time, you may experience chaos and delay, so I am sharing with you what I learned the last time...

American Samoa is an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States. It is located in the South Pacific Ocean, just to the East of the larger country of Samoa. International rivalries in the later half of the 19 th century were settled by an a treaty in 1899, in which the country of G...

There are countless ways that you could pack for your special cruise vacation. One that?s favored by men is: Wait until the last minute, throw some things together, and anything you forget you either don?t need or you can buy. (I personally subscribe to this thinking!) However, if you truly want ...

Your flights booked, and now it`s airport time. Airport`s
can be stressful places nowadays, and these tips are
designed for stress reduction...

* Leave home early

Airport stress starts the moment you leave home. Don`t sit
in traffic watching minutes tick away. Aim to arri...

The Wonderful Creatures of The Galapagos Islands A wonder of creation, the Galapagos Islands have captured the imagination of poets and biologists alike. Separated from the mainland in the waters of Ecuador, evolution created stunning endemic creatures such as the giant tortoise and the sea iguana, ...

Curiosity bought me here, but something deeper, something more spiritual held me here. The long walk up the bluff left me in need of a brief rest, so I sat on the slope of one of the mounds. The entire Mississippi River valley lay before me. It was several miles wide at this point, but I could easil...

Edward Leedskalnin was a polite, secretive gentleman who loved children. He would occasionally host small public gatherings at Coral Castle, such as field trips for the local school kids. Each event was complete with hot dogs, which Ed cooked in his unique outdoor oven. Ed finished the castle in its...

Alberta was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. Located in Western Canada Alberta is a province of approx 3 million people. Alberta celebrates 100 years as a province in 2005. As part of the Centennial celebration, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip...

When visiting Las Vegas for the first time it can be quite overwhelming. The following tips can help you enjoy your vacation and relieve unwanted stress. Before You Leave - Book As Much As You Can Online Las Vegas is an extremely busy place. The last thing you want is to plan your dream vacation onl...

A chalet is a traditional Swiss style house with a sloped roof and wide eaves. Chalets originated in Switzerland and regions near the Alps. Chalet style dwellings spread to the United Kingdom and other European countries in the early to mid twentieth century and chalets are now common in America...

Atlanta boasts a variety of museums on subjects ranging from history to fine arts, natural history, and beverages. Prominent among them are sites honoring Atlanta`s participation in the civil rights movement. Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in the city, and his boyhood home on Auburn A...

Today one of my clients is throwing one of her good friends a 40th birthday party. She actually used to date him and now they?re good friends. She has the perfect dress, has supplied the beautiful country club for the party and now she was considering whether or not she should also give a host! My a...

Our family has been making bi-annual trips to the Colorado River for as long as I can remember. Tradition dictates that we go to the same place, a sand bar about a mile up river from Picacho on the California side. Picacho, a former mining town, is about 18 miles north of Winterhaven. Getting there ...

The Cayman Islands are overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The islands are comprised of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. First visited and discovered by Christopher Columbus May 10, 1503 during his fourth and final voyage to the New World. After Colomb...

Long haul travel is not the most pleasant of experiences, especially for those who are unprepared. Flights of more than 4 hours long can really start to take its toll on the body. Many people do not realise that the air, in an airplane is drier than most deserts on the ground. The humidity is often ...

One of the greatest challenges of aerospace aircraft engineers and designers is to come up with a workable VTOL or Vertical Take Off and Landing aircraft. One which is fuel efficient, safe and could indeed become the ?flying car? that science fiction writers have written about and discussed for gene...

For most people that don?t enjoy wearing messy makeup, Halloween masks are the next best option to complement your Halloween costumes this Halloween season. There is a Halloween mask existing in all-imaginable characters, and this year some brand new products are available online. If you?re searchin...

During the shake up a few years ago of the airport security system, things got a little crazy and airport security went a little overboard confiscating toenail clippers and hair mousse. Thankfully those days of an overzealous security system are behind us and a cautious, careful and reasonable se...

It may not be as crazy as it sounds. According to the National Association of Realtors, one out of every three residential homes purchased in 2004 was a second home. Many of these are mountain cabins or beach cottages. That said, buying a vacation home is not something to do on a whim. You should...

There is a shocking general absence of rage behavior in Mexico. I say ?general? because it is not a total absence. During political rallies and demonstrations, there can be some scary, hot-tempered flare-ups. You will want to make a note of that and avoid going anywhere near political rallies and la...

Blackpool is the most popular seaside resort in the United Kingdom, where around 4 million visitors come every year to have a good time. Blackpool is located on the North West coast of England and has a population of 150,000 people. Its attractions suit the most diverse requirements, offering activi...

When I started on a five month long tour to India, I had no idea what was in store for me. I was not even sure why I planned on a tour to India. May be I was just too fascinated by the lifestyles of the Indian Maharaja?s and wanted to see and experience for myself their lives and their palaces. My i...

Cambodia has seen far more than its fair share of tragedy and misery. The blind masseuses offer a glimpse of the true Cambodian heart and will to carry on. Seeing Hands Massage With the onset of the genocidal rule of the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia took a serious turn for the worse from the late 1970s thr...

Over the years, Tahiti and Polynesia have provided novelists and moviemakers with colorful subject matter. Early travelers told of wanton women on tropical shores, and Fletcher Christian added drama to the plot by leading a mutiny against the tyrannical Captain Bligh. In 1934 American writers Charle...

Are you planning a vacation, but can`t decide where to go or what to do? If you are, then stop worrying, vacation in sunny California. California has a land area of over 155,000 square miles with almost 850 miles of coastline and beaches, 25,000,000 acres of desert, mountains, including Mount Whitne...

An all inclusive vacation not only saves you time; but also gives you every sort of comfort you could think of. This type of vacation package includes everything from itinerary planning to hotel bookings; site seeing packages and adventure sports trips. All inclusive vacations are enjoyed by everyo...

Military Tattoo based on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade at night allows the lighting to show up the national dress of the visiting acts. Finishing with the lone Piper on the Castle. The best walk for visitors on a short visit is to take in the views from the Castle Entrance and then walk down the Ro...

The capital city of Czech Republic, Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and very popular tourist destination. Tour to Prague includes excursions to unique historical monuments, delicious Czech meal a lot of cultural entertainments ? theatre, opera, museums and others. Prague has ...

When visiting Hungary, it is easy to fall in love with Budapest and never venture beyond the city. If this happens, you?ll rue the day you missed a chance to visit Lake Balaton, Visegrad and Szentendre. Lake Balaton Lake Balaton is located in the wine-growing region of Hungary. It just so happens th...

What more could you want out of life than a tremendous trip to Barcelona?! Second city of Spain and major Mediterranean port, bustling Barcelona incorporates a delightful historic mix of Roman remains, medieval quarters and 20th century avant-garde art. It also possesses beautiful beaches nearby! N...

Taking a Mediterranean cruise is the dream of many people, especially for their honeymoon. Fortunately, if this has always been a dream of yours it is easier than ever to attain simply because there are so many yachts and cruise ships that focus on a honeymoon Mediterranean cruise and making your fi...

Where DO the critters play? Often those who plan to move to the country have dreams of deer, squirrels, all sorts of birds, fox, raccoons, eagles, etc. as being a part of where they live. I love to help folks purchase a dream property -- a getaway -- out in the country where the air is fresh and the...

Costa Rica is Central America`s jewel. It`s an oasis and an Ecotourism heaven, making it one of the best places to experience the tropics with minimal impact. It`s also mostly coastline, which means great surfing, activities and beaches galore with a climate built for laziness. Deep Sea Fishing Woul...

Thousands of people every year dream of going to live in Spain and a small percentage of them do it, what is the reason for the dream, and how does the reality live up to it? I came to Spain in 1991, 14 years ago at the time of writing, with my husband and three young children then aged 4,7 and ...

One can get a taste of old Europe right in North America when visiting Québec City in Canada. Québec City is the capital of the province of Québec. It can be easily reached by a short flight from points in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. It is a three hour drive from Montreal. ...

Jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina`s Outer Banks offer visitors plenty of sand, history, and recreational activities. This 100 mile long group of islands welcomed the first European settlers, witnessed mankind`s first winged flight, and is often the first place that hurricanes visit as...

Another perfect day with beaming blue skies, great temperatures and no humidity greeted me yesterday. After a lovely strengthening breakfast and some business issues, Clare and I set off by car to explore British Columbia`s capital Victoria. We started by parking our car pretty close to "Mile Zer...

Don?t let your travel agent give you the false information that the Dominican Republic is cheap. It is NOT TRUE! The prices are triple US prices for the basic necessities. Add insult to injury 85% of their people are poor! The problem began when the last president drove the dollar to 56 to 1. Pric...

For New Englanders a tropical island seems about as remote as the Pyramids. A summer getaway to the beach usually means a trip to the Cape or to Maine where while the rocky shores may look beautiful, the water is somewhat less than welcoming. Few could imagine that just off the shores of Rhode Islan...

The real secret to cheap family vacations is to be opportunistic. When a friend offers you their cabin on the lake, say yes. Can you have as much fun at the cheaper, closer amusement park? Then that`s where you need to be. Do the kids like the idea of cooking dinner over a campfire? Drive right on b...

Definitely don`t drink the water if the locals don`t. Aside from this travel guideline, it`s tough to judge when it is safe to drink the water in another country. It is often best to rely on bottled water, which is available almost everywhere now, and is cheaper in other countries than in the United...

Tours is a French town located within the area of Loire Valley, surrounded by the Cher River and the Loire River, at about 65 miles from Orleans and 125 miles southwest from Paris. This town is the capital city of the French department Indre et Loire, and is particularly famous throughout the region...

Natural, untouched beauty! That`s what New Zealand`s South Island is all about. The South Island is home to the Southern Alps and some great skiing and snow boarding opportunities. Christchurch is the busiest city in the South Island and also offers an international airport, with flights connectin...

There are many vacation rental options available on Hilton Head Island. Villas and condos, homes and timeshares are all available in varying price ranges.Most vacation villa rentals range from $500 per week for a one bedroom accomodation up to $3000 per week for a 3 bedroom rental. Of course locatio...

What?s Gatorland? Well, I?m glad you asked. Gatorland is a great ?in between? place to visit while you?re in Orlando for vacation. Let me explain. When visitors first arrive in Orlando they often have half a day or so of time on their hands before they start touring the major theme parks. Or,...

The city of Corinth is geographically located in a narrow land area, known as the Isthmus of Corinth, which connects the region of Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece. The Isthmus of Greece, which was formerly used for the transportation of ships, is nowadays cut by a canal which is used for the p...

This light house of Alexandria was one of the useful of the seven wonders of the world (for the sailors to return to the Great Harbor), which is a small differentiates it, when compared with the other wonders of the world. The mirror which was mounted on this lighthouse could reflect the light more ...

Ever since I began working for that Florida vacation rentals website, I have been plagued by recurring nightmares. I am haunted at night by the spirits of hotel rooms past. There was a time when I traveled quite a bit on business. Thankfully, I don`t hotels hop any more. But at night I float off...