October 2011
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Ski in Whistler & Blackcomb, Canada →
Not only is Whistler Blackcomb a heaven on earth for skiers and snowboarders, but it is also the ultimate year-round destination for families looking for a unique, exciting and memorable…
Oct 30th
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The San Blas Islands, Panama →
If you’re looking for a vacation to somewhere that has beautiful white-sand beaches, crystal blue water, and palm trees, then the San Blas Islands, Panama, might be for you. The “might” is…
Oct 29th
Church of San Costanzo, Capri, Italy →
The Church of San Costanzo (Chiesa di San Costanzo in Italian) is the most ancient catholic building on the Isle of Capri. Legend surround the church is that the Constanzo Patriarch of…
Oct 28th
Top of the Rock, New York City →
Soaring seventy stories over Manhattan is the Top of the Rock, the observation deck on top of Rockefeller Center, with spectacular views of New York City. Open daily from 8 am to midnight,…
Oct 27th
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Oct 27th
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Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia →
We have all heard the saying that “Virginia is for lovers” well this would be a wonderful spot to take that special person or spend your honeymoon. Grayson Highland State Park is located…
Oct 25th
Navy Pier, Chicago →
Located along the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois, the 3,300 foot long Navy Pier was originally built in 1916 as a multi-use public facility and was the largest of its…
Oct 24th
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WikiLeaks are still shut out by financial...
This was now nearly a year ago, and it’s still happening: “I can use Visa and Mastercard to pay for porn and support anti-abortion fanatics, Prop 8 homophobic bigots, and the Ku Klux Klan. But I can’t use (see bbc) them or PayPal to support Wikileaks, transparency, the First Amendment, and true government reform. Just saying.” Read the Article on Huffington Post here More on the WikiLeaks...
Oct 24th
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Oct 23rd
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Johnny Depp Banned From Talking 'The Rum Diary'... →
ryking: So Disney doesn’t want its audiences to see that Depp is playing a boozing, cynical, womanizing ne’er do well in the R-rated “Rum Diary” movie lest they be shocked and appalled and refuse to see Depp play a boozing, cynical, womanizing ne’er do well in the PG-rated “Pirates” movie. Makes perfect sense. Excuse me. I have to dump my Disney stock. Sounds like Disney to me!
Oct 23rd
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Oct 23rd
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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow →
Whether you come from a background of religious faith or a background of agnostic skepticism, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow, is a sight to behold. The Cathedral of Christ the…
Oct 23rd
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Bon Appétit! - Romantic dining in Paris →
As one of the top romantic destinations in the world, as well as one of the best known countries for it’s culinary skills, when it comes to combing food with romance Paris is no stranger…
Oct 23rd
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Oct 20th
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Museum of Bus Transportation, Hershey, PA →
Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the Museum of Bus Transportation is an award-winning museum that celebrates the role of the bus in transportation and American history. Partnered with…
Oct 20th
Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny, France →
The Museum of Impressionisms, or Musée des Impressionnismes, in Giverny, France, was initially opened as The Musée de’Art Americain under the auspices of a foundation developed by the …
Oct 19th
The International Jazz Festival, Glasgow →
Like jazz music? Like festivals? Like Scotland? Then the International Jazz Festival in Glasgow is perfect for you. Each year the jazz festival takes place from the end of June to early…
Oct 16th
Little India, Singapore →
It’s not surprising that that most cosmopolitan of cities, Singapore, would feature an area devoted to all things Indian, but Little India would impress even the most dedicated of…
Oct 14th
The Sphinx at Giza, Egypt →
One of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Egypt, the Sphinx at Giza is the world’s largest statue carved from a single piece of rock. It is also the oldest monumental…
Oct 12th
The RAF Museum, London →
The Royal Air Force Museum in London was opened in 1972 by Her Majesty, The Queen. The museum now contains over 100 aircraft from across the world that have been used in wars since the…
Oct 11th
ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando, Florida →
Sports enthusiasts of all ages should love ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. Owned and operated by the Walt Disney Company, the complex has nine venues, all with a new…
Oct 11th
Visit the ruins of Arycanda in Lycia, Turkey →
The Ruins of Arycanda are found very near the little town of Aykiriçay, which is located on the Elmali-Finike Road in Lycia, Turkey. Visiting this ancient site gives tourists a very clear…
Oct 10th
Great Smoky Mountains National Park →
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in the country. Spanning the mountains of both Tennessee and North Carolina, the park offers…
Oct 9th
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Who is the police paid to protect? The 1% or the... →
This makes me feel ill. Good on the journalist team getting both a settlement (though a full judgment against the police would have been better) and covering the fact that there was even insurance against ILLEGAL ACTIVITY by the local police force!
Oct 6th
The NASCAR Hall of Fame →
NASCAR racing is one of the quickest growing traditions of American culture. Thus, several years ago, NASCAR’s governing body decided that its most accomplished racers should be honored…
Oct 5th
Botanical Gardens at the Los Angeles Zoo →
The Botanical Gardens at the Los Angeles Zoo, located in the Los Feliz neighborhood of L.A., are sure to dazzle and amaze kids and families alike with their impressive assortment of…
Oct 3rd
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Oct 2nd
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The Chinese Summer Moon Festival →
The “summer moon festival” is one of the important festivals in the Chinese traditional calendar. Actually celebrated in autumn (the 15th day in the 8th month of the traditional Chinese moon…
Oct 2nd