Category Archives: Destinations

Vegas Shows are Big Draw for Tourists

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Besides gambling, one of the first things many people think of when they think of Vegas are the many shows that are available. Vegas rakes in a fortune each year from the shows that are offered every night. There are major headliners and limited appearances that make the shows the wonderful draws for tourists and locals alike. The goal in almost every effort put forth by the casino parent companies is to get more bodies in the casinos. The more … Continue reading →

Ski Tignes, France

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Tignes in France is a skiing location that is much different from the boarder adjacent Alps, and other skiing facilities that have put France firmly on the skiing map. The rise of Tignes, initially came with the rise of tourism in the area. During the last 10 years the facilities have been improved immensely with a new state-of-the-art training facility, and freestyle snowboarding facilities being built in the area. Over the past 10 years, the area has welcomed over 1 … Continue reading →

Chicago Hotels – A Short Tutorial To Finding The Perfect Hotel

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Most visitors to Chicago remain in ‘The Loop’ – Chicago’s downtown location. This will be the home business, financial, shopping, nightlife and tourist hub of the metropolis, so it is also probably the most well-known district with accommodations in Chicago. ‘The Loop’ is the heartbeat on the town, so when you would like to stay in the thick of all of the action and also have all the sights and sounds of this cosmopolitan town in your doorstep, then this … Continue reading →

Copper Mountain – Colorado

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Copper Mountain was referred to as the best ski slope in “North America” by the US Forestry Service, for its amazing resources and ability to cater for beginner, intermediate and expert skiers. Based only 120 KM from Denver airport and with 160 metres of pure skiing fun, Copper Mountain is the only place to go skiing in America. With a 3 Kilometre base and a summit of nearly 4 kilometres it is no wonder the slope is big enough to … Continue reading →

Oistins Fish Fry – Barbados

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If your visit to Barbados includes a Friday night, you don’t want to miss the Oistins Fish Fry. It’s a ‘must visit‘ during your stay in Barbados. Located in the parish of Christ Church, on the south coast of Barbados, Oistins is an active fishing town, but on Friday and Saturday nights it comes alive for this longstanding Barbadian tradition.  This is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike and is the second highest-rated attraction in Barbados. It begins … Continue reading →

Aspen Colorado Ski Areas

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Aspen Colorado, situated high in the Rocky Mountains, boasts some of the best skiing in the world. It is even acclaimed worldwide as one of the ultimate ski resorts in the world, with millions of people from different places visiting Aspen to ski in the winter and to vacation in the summer. Famous celebrities even flock to Aspen just to the visit the best Aspen Colorado ski areas. So who knows what famous celebrity you might bump into walking down … Continue reading →

Tahoe Ski Vacations

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If you are planning a ski vacation and there are beginners in your group, or you are a beginner yourself, you should definitely consider Tahoe Donner in Truckee, California for your ski vacation. Since 1971, when construction first began at Tahoe Donner, the area has come to be known as a world class cross country ski center, but beginners are still welcome, and this is one of the better places to learn how to ski. Located near Tahoe and Truckee, … Continue reading →

Driving to Mount Gay Distilleries from Holetown, Barbados

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Ride along in this video as we drive from Holetown, Barbados to the Mount Gay Rum Distillery in Bridgetown. It’s about a 16 minute drive as we pass by Sandy Lane (island home of Rihanna), Paynes Bay, Fitts Village, Brighton Beach, and Brandons Beach. As you may notice in the video, roads in Barbados are mostly pretty bad, filled with pot holes and dangerous drops on the sides of the road.  As you can see in this video, Highway 1 … Continue reading →

Driving to St. James Beach at Discovery Bay in Holetown, Barbados

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St. James Beach is nestled between Holetown Beach and Folkstone Marine Park on the western coast of Barbados, sometimes called the Platinum coast.  Many upscale hotels and resorts line the beaches here.  This beach area is bounded by Discovery Bay by Rex Resorts to the south and The Sandpiper to the north. Even though all beaches are open to the public, access to them can sometimes be difficult as the hotels pretty much cover most of the beachfront real estate.  … Continue reading →

St. James Parish Church, Barbados

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Located in Holetown, St. James, Barbados, St. James Parish Church is one of the oldest buildings in Barbados. It stands on one of the oldest parcels of consecrated land on the island, often known in Barbados as “God’s acre”. Constructed in 1628 only three years after the arrival of settlers in Barbados, some of the first settlers are buried in its cemetery. The first settlers landed on the island on February 17, 1627 not far from the site where the … Continue reading →