There are lots of places to see and things to do in and around the Orlando, Florida area. Whether you’re planning to visit for a few days or a week, you and your family will have plenty of time to check out SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens. Take your family to see the famous Shamu the killer whale. Both parks are open throughout the year with extended hours during the summer and holidays, and feature spectacular shows and demonstrations daily, … Continue reading →
Atlanta and Its History The city of Atlanta was first founded in 1837 as the end of the Western and Atlantic railroad line. It was born with its first name, Marthasville, in honor of Governor Wilson Lumpkin’s daughter, and eventually to Atlanta in 1848. The city was also nicknamed Terminus for its rail location, and then changed soon to Atlanta in 1848, which means the ‘feminine’ of Atlantic – as in the railroad. The city of Atlanta is not only … Continue reading →
The Federal Republic of Germany is the most influential countries of Europe. With many magnificent castles it has wealth of art and culture. German is the widely spoken language in German, but outsiders can find many English speaking locals especially in the common tourist destinations. Local Customs Locals greet each other by handshaking and saying Guten Tag. To say goodbye, people use Auf Wiedersehen. Guests are expected to bring uncovered and odd number of flowers, especially roses, when visiting someone’s … Continue reading →
Many people love the idea of going on an African hunting safari and feeling the cool African air as they cruise through the jungle. The thought of it is enough to create vacation dreams for many North Americans, yet translating those dreams to reality can be a little bit complicated. Regardless, that does not stop people from dreaming away about riding on the back of an elephant and enjoying the company of some locals before watching a lion chomp down … Continue reading →
Are you thinking about taking your family on a Christmas vacation? While it’s been traditional to wait at home for Santa to arrive, a number of American families spend Christmas away from home each year. Christmas vacations are becoming more and more popular and you will likely find that there is a wide variety of fun holiday vacations available to you. What better place to visit during the holiday season than the North Pole – North Pole, New York that … Continue reading →
Many families plan family vacations to casino destinations for a multitude of reasons. For starters, the family can all go to a place where each person is offered something which appeals to them in the form of rest, recreation and relaxation. Secondly, families love the multitude of dining options given at casino destination resorts. Third, the hotels are some of the grandest hotels with the most luxurious rooms the guests ever see and finally, the casino gambler in the family … Continue reading →
La Jolla is a well known tourist attraction, and by all accounts is the “jewel” in San Diego. Perched on the bluffs that overlook the Pacific Ocean, the city has captivated millions over the years, and continues to do so to this very day. With it’s quaint village feel, expansive views, and easy to access coast, it can be said that La Jolla is a great attraction. If you had to break La Jolla down into 3 main areas, it … Continue reading →
The Wheeler Opera House has been an integral part of Aspen nightlife, history, and culture since 1889 when Mr. J.B Wheeler and the Conried Company presented The King’s Fool. While the building started out as an Opera House, it was only used for town meetings and such by 1893, when the silver mines had played out. The Wheeler Opera House remained open until 1912 when it was gutted by not one, but two fires in one week! The Opera House … Continue reading →
The Apache Trail consists of 40 miles of rugged scenery with reservoirs, lakes, desert and mountains. The road goes through the Superstition Mountains and the city of Apache Junction Arizona sits at the junction. This part of the world is an ideal location for a movie and it features in Raising Arizona, starring Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter. There are a few lost mines stories across America and the area around Apache Junction Arizona features in one of them. The … Continue reading →
New York City has been called the city that never sleeps. Fondly known as the Big Apple, it is home to approximately eight million people. New York City is touted as the center of the world maybe because each part of the globe has left an indelible mark in this place. From food to works of art to culture exhibits to tourist spots, whatever you want to experience, New York City most probably has it. Hotels New York City has a variety … Continue reading →
