A Tropical Island Vacation With Great Nightlife
August 19, 2008
A Tropical Island Vacation With Great Nightlife
by: Aimee C. Barnard
Some people might look for complete solitude during a tropical island vacation to get away from it all, but no matter how blissful beach holidays can be, some long for great night life as well.
For those of you who wish to go to an island where there are also some exciting night life activities, check out this list of 5 of the world’s top tropical destinations where you can sunbathe by day and party by night.
Ibiza, Spain
This is The Place to go for the best night life and party scenes. From its bars, to its clubs, to its fun-loving people, Ibiza has long been the world’s best destination for parties and more parties.
So what do you do in Ibiza? First, remember that there’s always something new going on. So know first what’s hot for the day or the week you’re visiting and make sure you make the best of any event in town.
If you’d rather not do this research and prefer to be spontaneous, then just go to any of its many clubs and you’re practically guaranteed a great night out.
Serengeti Safari - Memories of Miscommunications
August 18, 2008
Serengeti Safari - Memories of Miscommunications
by: Nola L. Kelsey
The scene before me could be matched nowhere else on earth. Parched yellow grass spread out before us as far as the eye could see - broken only by the occasional umbrella tree and a few hundred thousand migrating wildebeest forming a dusty, thin gray line on the horizon to the north. As the sun pounded down from overhead, heat vapors danced up from the ground. This was the Serengeti - a place with no equal!
Nine days earlier my six-year-old son, Jerry, and I had arrived in Arusha, a beautiful Tanzanian ‘metropolis’ and the main jumping off point for those wishing to book budget safaris. As with all visitors, the word of our arrival spread like wildfire. By dinner the first night, three of Arusha’s tour operators were courting us. By breakfast our journey was booked.
Two days later we were off. Nothing was left to chance. A jeep, driver, cook, tents, water (though I felt it best to bring my own) and park permits, were to be provided for us as part of our safari package.
WILDLIFE ABOUNDS
Affordable Homes: Real Estate in Nation’s 10 Most Cheap & Livable Metro Areas
August 17, 2008
Affordable Homes: Real Estate in Nation’s 10 Most Cheap & Livable Metro Areas
by: Monte Helme
The 10 most livable and most affordable real estate metro areas in the United States have a number of other favorable characteristics in common, according to a new HouseHunt “Current Real Estate Market Conditions” survey conducted by HouseHunt, Inc., a consumer-oriented Internet firm that provides free information to thousands of homeowners, home buyers and home sellers across the nation. The survey shows median home prices range from $130,100 to $194,400 for existing homes for sale and also found:
• The majority of the 10 metro areas report balanced, good-to-active housing markets with sellers usually getting 95% or more of their asking prices. Inventories of unsold homes are mostly limited.
• The majority of the 10 metro areas are experiencing strong job and population growth and good economic news. They offer quality lifestyles, good schools and solid family recreation along with other amenities. Sales data shows that many recent home buyers are relocating from other, often more costly areas.
• All 10 metro markets are attracting both first-time and move-up buyers because of affordable prices, low mortgage interest rates and multiple financing options.
Namibia - A Bountiful Harvest Awaits the Adventure Traveler
August 17, 2008
Namibia - A Bountiful Harvest Awaits the Adventure Traveler
by: Andrew Muigai
Namibia is a largely arid country of stark rough-hewn beauty. The most vivid images are those of a haunting technicolor landscape of swirling orange dunes, shimmering mirages and treacherous dust devils. The apparent desolation is deceptive and plant and animal life and even man has adapted to this environment. The country is designed almost specially with the active and adventure seeker in mind. Timeless deserts, thorn bush savanna, desolate wind ravaged coastlines, majestic canyons, and sun-baked saltpans are the bounty that awaits the traveler.
Namibia’s top draw is the Etosha National Park, rated as one of Africa’s finest game sanctuaries. The birding experience in the country is truly superior. The range of activities you can indulge in the unsurpassable physical environment is truly impressive. Ballooning over the desert, skydiving over land and sea, paragliding, whitewater rafting and sand skiing along coastal dunes are good activities for starters. More fun games to pick from include abseiling - that most spectacular of rock sports, coastal and fresh water angling, desert camel riding, scuba diving, 4×4 desert runs, hiking and mountaineering.
Our Canadian Immigration Story
August 16, 2008
Our Canadian Immigration Story
by: Dave Lympany
After 6 weeks in Canada and the finality that we were no longer on vacation hit with a thud - we weren’t going “home”.
I’d served 16 years in the Royal Air Force (RAF), so saying goodbye to a “safe” job seemed surreal. The final Christmas and New Year, the emotional family farewell, even the one way flight - it all seemed totally unreal! We found it hard to believe that over 2 years of planning had actually come to fruition and we were starting our new life near Calgary. Well, it was true. I was starting my new job the next day and the temperature was a cool - 25ºC !
We had discussed living in Canada in great length after my wife’s sister had moved to Edmonton with her Canadian husband and were enjoying a lifestyle we could only dream of. We tried a few DIY assessments to see if we would qualify but found ourselves 1 point short of the “pass mark” which was 70 at that time.
The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
August 15, 2008
The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
by: Pete Anderson
On September 12, 2005, the newest member of the Disneyland family of theme parks and resorts opened to the public. Hong Kong Disneyland is located on the island of Lantau, positioned to look out over Penny’s Bay and the Chinese Sea. Started as a joint operation between The Walt Disney Company and the Hong Kong SAR government, Hong Kong Disneyland brings the magic of Disney to a whole new environment, respecting the aspects of the culture of the country where it makes its home. The park boasts 2 glamorous hotels, the Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Hollywood Hotel.
Hong Kong Disneyland has some of the attractions that will be familiar to visitors of Disney’s other parks. Main Street looks like a piece of Americana transplanted, with the Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad for a trip around the park. There’s also Adventureland, with the exciting Jungle River Cruise and all of the animal sights and sounds. Tarzan has made his home in Adventureland, where guests can take a ride on a raft to cross to Tarzan Island where they can visit Tarzan’s Tree House. For those who love the movie The Lion King, there is a musical performance based on the story as well - The Festival of the Lion King.
Costa Rica Vacations: Amazing Adventures amid Exotic Landscapes
August 14, 2008
Costa Rica Vacations: Amazing Adventures amid Exotic Landscapes
by: Todd Sarouhan
Escape to another world in exotic Costa Rica amidst verdant jungles, tropical beaches and fiery volcanoes. Visit this gorgeous country with its fantastic adventure vacations for one and all. With everything from mountain biking to white water rafting, jungle treks, canopy and rappelling tours, superb surf breaks, incredible snorkeling and fantastic underwater diving opportunities, Costa Rica sets the stage for the avid and fearless thrill seeking adventurer to truly have an unforgettable vacation!
For those looking for the ultimate adventure vacation whether it is by one’s self or with one’s family, look no further then the beautiful and exotic country of Costa Rica, with its golden sand beaches, active volcanoes, lush dense rain and cloud forests, and amazing vibrant seaside towns. With something for everyone, this tiny Central American country has today become one of the world’s hottest tourist destinations, with plenty to do and much to see.
Art Destinations on Long Island
August 13, 2008
Art Destinations on Long Island
by: Joe Wallace
The arts are alive and well on Long Island. There are far too many places to cover in a single article, but there are some definite places you’ll want to begin your journey though painting, sculpture and mixed media art. Some of the Long Island galleries are artist-run, so you’ll not only get a taste of the arts, but experience work by talented local artists as well.
If you have a fondness for 19th and 20th century European and American art, your first stop should be the Heckscher Museum of Art at 2 Prime Avenue in http://www.longislandexchange.com/towns/huntington.html Huntington. The Heckcsher collection includes Dadist George Grosz’s masterpiece Eclipse of the Sun. Grosz was a resident of Huntington between 1947 and 1958. The Heckcsher collection also features the art of “one-time” Huntington residents Arthur Dove and his wife Helen Torr. The Heckcsher Museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10AM to 5PM, with weekend hours from 1PM to 5PM.
Amazing Portugal
August 12, 2008
Amazing Portugal
by: Johnathan Bakers
The western part of the Iberian Peninsula, the part bathed by the Atlantic Ocean is the traditional country of Portugal. Long ago, the territory between the northern part of Portugal and Spain were not very well defined and the cultural aspects were very similar. But then the Castrena culture made its first appearance with grass thatched huts in a round formation in the north and then the Romans took over, separating the two territories. From the beginning of the 5th century Braga was named capital of Portugal, then it was invaded by the Visigods and finally, as almost all the Iberian Peninsula, the Arabs moved in, leaving a tremendous influence, especially their architecture, culture and was of govening.
But all this is quite old, and even though it is interesting to know, when visiting Portugal ( http://www.lisbon-and-portugal.com/travel/portugal.html )and its capital city Lisbon, many people are looking for actual entertainment and fun places to visit along with historical ones.
Lisbon, Portugal’s Proud Capital
All You Should Know About Malaga
August 12, 2008
All You Should Know About Malaga
by: Pablo Clavero
La provincia de Málaga, con una superficie de 7.276 kilómetros cuadrados está situada al Sur de España, en la mitad occidental de la Andalucía Mediterránea, con 161 kilómetros de costa y rodeada por las Provincias de Granada, Córdoba, Sevilla y Cádiz.
No cabe duda que el clima es el factor determinante de la aparición y consolidación de la Costa del Sol como zona turística internacional de primer nivel. Los más de 300 días de sol al año y el resto hasta los 365 que también son agradables, más la buena temperatura media anual, son la mejor tarjeta de identidad para definir el maravilloso turismo en Málaga. La Costa del Sol tiene el mejor clima de Europa con la singularidad añadida de que en los meses de invierno el visitante puede broncearse al sol y en dos horas estar esquiando en las pistas de Sierra Nevada (Granada), la estación invernal más meridional del continente europeo.
