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South Africa Pressing for Black Liberation

travel — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:23:24 +0000

Whenever I think of South Africa, I think of my father who was a staunch anti-apartheid activist and one of the most intelligent and well-read people I have ever known. His library included the works of Baraka, Lenin, Marx and Stalin. He had street credibility because he could run numbers with th...

Parador Argomaniz, Spain

travel — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:20:11 +0000

The Parador Argomaniz is located 12 km from Vitoria/Gasteiz - approximately midway between Bilbao and Pamplona. This noble stone building was formerly the Larrea palace - whose family coat-of-arms is emblazoned prominently above the main entrance door. Parador Argomaniz is a rare find. It ...

Spring has Sprung

travel — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:18:07 +0000

Sometime between mid-December and the end of February the signs of spring start surfacing in Victoria. It starts with crocuses and snow-drops.

These are followed closely with daffodils and tulips. While these are popping out of the ground, the plum and cherry trees start turning pink first....

Sea Isle City Travel Guide

travel — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:10:22 +0000

Many of those vacationing in Sea Isle City have only one week in our great town, which is not nearly enough to see it all. The fantastic beaches we offer are only one of many options for fun, sun, and entertainment at the South Jersey Shore. Those of you who have been coming for many years have y...

Presenting Ottawa - Canada’s Capital and An Exciting Travel Destination

travel — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:15:18 +0000

In anticipation of my upcoming trip to Ottawa next weekend I have started to do some research and contacted Ottawa Tourism. Ottawa, as Canada's capital, is one of Canada's most popular travel destinations and it has a great variety destinations, activities and events to offer.

I had an op...

Currency Conversion Tips for Travelers

travel — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:14:19 +0000

Are you planning on traveling overseas in the near future? Many people are unprepared when they land in a foreign country, because they don't have the proper currency. While many European nations have converted to the Euro, there are still plenty of different currencies used overseas and in Euro...

Italian Travel Guide

travel — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:03:14 +0000

Italy as one of the most ancient European civilizations is unknown to none. Italy had been the land of Roman Empire for long. Today the country has a rich history and tradition that speaks for itself and gathers tourists from all round the world. Italy is a place known for its wonderful cities an...

African Safari Tips

travel — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:17:05 +0000

A well-planned safari is often the vacation of a lifetime. Africa's national parks and game reserves boast some of the best wildlife viewing, if not the best in the world. Here are a few tips to make sure your african safari is as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible.

Passports and Vis...

Current State of the Travel Industry in Singapore

travel — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:13:00 +0000

PRICE COMPETITION IS TOO INTENSE IN THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY AND GROSS MARGIN IS ERODING
Price competition is inevitable and perfectly normal in any industry. It is not surprising that the price competition is extremely intense in the local travel industry where there are more than 500 tr...

Marrakech for Your Senses

travel — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:13:07 +0000

We would like to suggest you a trip to Marrakech, Morocco for the simple reason that we help a convention there and we did find it a very interesting place to visit if you're up for some 'emotional inputs' overdose. The 'Great Imperial City' is surely a great mix of sleepy infusions of meant...

Byron Bay Accommodation - NSW Australia Holiday Gem

travel — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:05:20 +0000

Byron Bay accommodation choices are very wide, depending on your budget and preferences. If you're visiting this beautiful Australian town and want to find a luxury accommodation spot to relax and enjoy your time here, this article will give you some ideas of where to start looking.

Egyptian Travel Guide

travel — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:21:11 +0000

The land of the Pharaohs. The child of the Nile. Call it by any name but the mystic land never ends to attract the greatest people to it. It's the country, which is home to the oldest civilization of the world. The magnanimity and the grandeur of the Egyptian civilization is what make it the tra...

Parador of Aiguablava, Spain

travel — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:20:05 +0000

The modern four-star Parador here occupies its own small, pine covered peninsula that juts out into the Mediterranean Sea. This coast line - the Costa Brava - is spectacularly beautiful. Driving along here, you will come upon many enticing inlets and nearly hidden bays. Cute and timeless villages...

Fore - Duck & Cover; Vancouver Island - A Golfing Mecca

travel — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:22:18 +0000

What do grizzly bears, earthquakes and Vancouver Island golf have in common? A "duck and cover strategy", that's what! New technology has allowed even novice golfers to hit the ball a long way. Trouble is, when you're just a couple degrees off course and you hit the ball far, then you're rea...

Tips on Finding Paris Accommodations

travel — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:06:01 +0000

What should you do to find the best Paris accommodations to stay in on your next trip to Paris? Nobody, and especially not me, is saying that finding good accommodations for an overseas trip at a good price is easy, but it can be done. When traveling to Europe, you especially want to make sure yo...