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The Most Happenin’ Halloween Holidays: 2

So where in the world do you go to enjoy one of the most exciting Halloween activities ever? New York City, of course, where else would you go?

Specifically, the Village Halloween Parade, which takes place on the big day itself, is a huge, exciting draw. The parade itself has more than fifty thousand people participating in it, and more than two million people watching it — needless to say, these stats make the Village Halloween Parade the biggest spooky celebration in the whole entire world.

If you want to get a good spot to see everything, you need to turn up at last two hours early, at which point you will have a bird’s eye view of puppeteers, marching bands, floats, circus acts, dancers, and scads of other performers.

Posted on October 26th 2009 in United States, Vacations | No Comments »

Best Places to Go in Greece: 3

Located in Zakynthos, Porto Roma is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in that area. It is particularly well known for its gorgeous beaches and the green, gorgeous landscape, which offers lots of opportunities for walking, hiking, and cycling, just to name a few of the outdoor activities you can enjoy there.

The main Porto Roma beach is within walking distance, and the Gerakas beach is but a short distance away. It is worth a visit, due to the fact that Caretta Caretta sea turtles enjoy nesting there. Both Porto Roma and Gerakas are within the bounds of the National Marine Park.

Glass bottom boat tours are a favorite, there are plenty of charming tavernas, and the city is quite close to Zakynthos Town, which offers many different facilities itself.

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Posted on October 21st 2009 in Vacations | No Comments »

Best Places to Go in Greece: 2

Fiskardo is located on the northern tip of gorgeous Cephalonia. It has plenty of charm and is considered one of the most “gently sophisticated” areas in Greece. However, it has not lost any of its character and still retains the air of a quaint island fishing village. Eighteenth century homes in pastel colors dot the landscape. Around the bay, you can still see the remains of a Venetian lighthouse, as well as a Norman church, not to mention a Roman bath.

The streets are like a postcard, but the town still has something of a buzz. You will most certainly never be bored, not in the least because there is still plenty to explore, and plenty to do in this town where boats still make up the main traffic.

Posted on October 19th 2009 in Vacations | No Comments »

Best Places to Go in Greece: 1

Is there anything more mysterious than Greece? The myths, the legends, the rich culture, the in depth history — it is truly a treasure, and there are so many places to go, how can you ever decide? Well, we can help, though be forewarned — we have chosen some spots off the beaten path.

We begin with Chania Old Town, which is thought to be the oldest city that is still inhabited in the entire world. That may be up for debate, but it is definitely old — more than five thousand years old — and rich in culture and history. It is located in Crete, an important place in and of itself.

Chania was Crete’s capital until 1971. There are still lots of Turkish and Venetian buildings remaining, especially around the harbor area.

Chania has an Archaeological Museum, a Byzantine Museum, and a Maritime Museum.

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Posted on October 18th 2009 in Vacations | No Comments »

The Best Winter Holiday Spots: 1

Winter is a weird kind of season. At first we look forward to it, we begin anticipating the holidays and the cheery sight of snow falling outside the window while a fire roars inside.

Around about January or February, though, when the snow starts looking a little dirty and we start feeling stir crazy, many of us choose to go on a winter holiday instead of experiencing cabin fever.

For those who choose to take themselves away to considerably warmer climes, the U.S. Virgin Islands will definitely be a great place for you. It is only two hours away from Miami, closer than you may imagine. There, you can have your pick of peaceful, laid back St. Croix, exciting St. Thomas, or St. John, which is something of an eco treat.

And yes, you will get to enjoy enough sand, surf, and sun to get you through the rest of winter.

Posted on September 27th 2009 in Vacations | No Comments »

What’s the Most Expensive Luxury Suite in Las Vegas?

Now that we have talked about the cheap side of thing, let’s go ahead and talk base on the expensive side. If you are thinking about taking a vacation to Vegas and are looking to blow a hell of a lot of money – well, I can tell you that there is a suite out there that is over $40,000 for just one night.

The Palms Casino Resort is the hotel that owns this incredible suite and it is actually the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa suite – that is the most expensive suite in the world and it is certainly one of the best hotel rooms in the world. It includes a private glass elevator, infinity pool overlooking Sin City and a rotating bed that lies underneath a mirrored ceiling.

This is certainly one of the best suites in the world and if you are looking for luxury – this has got to be it!

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Posted on September 17th 2009 in United States, Vacations | No Comments »

Wine And Dine This Fall In Scottsdale!

I am a huge, huge, huge fan of books – all kinds of books and when you give me books and a weekend someplace warm, I am all set. That is exactly what this particular mini-vacation in Scottsdale is all about! This fall, in Scottsdale at a few hotels, authors like Dave Barry, Anita Diamant, M.J. Rose or Scott Turow will be offering up their vacation with you!

These are just a few of the top names too, for this particular event, there will be a line-up of over 32 famous and well-known authors who will be participating in everything from the hotels and cocktail receptions, book readings and question and answer sessions with any and all of the hotel guests.

If you are looking for a fall vacation, this is got to be it for you – rates start around $499.00 per couple, per night with a two-night minimum, but … it is worth it!

Posted on September 15th 2009 in United States, Vacations | No Comments »

The Best Wine-Tasting Vacation Spots! 3

Finally, we have come to the end of our wine adventure and we are ending in Finger Lakes. This is a place that not only features all sorts of different wineries – over one hundred, but each winery has all sorts of different events happen at different times of the year and they all have wine trails that you can go one.

Personally, I think that Finger Lakes is one of the best places to go if you truly are a wine lover. Not only will you be able to partake in some of the wine in the world, but some of the events include barrel painting, live music and finally free wine sampling, which is awesome!

So if you are looking for some wine-tasting vacations … you should absolutely check out some of these vacation spots!

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Posted on September 12th 2009 in Vacations | No Comments »

The Best Wine-Tasting Vacation Spots! 2

Now that we have talked about California, let’s head down south and talk about Texas. Now, most of the time, you wouldn’t think about Texas as a very romantic place or a place that would produce some of the best wine in the world. However — Texas Hill Country is actually the best place for you to visit when you are looking for some wine-tasting.

In Texas Hill Country, there are over twenty-four wineries and they are all located just about two hours outsides of Austin. The sampling and overall appeal of these beautiful wineries is awesome and honestly, there is so much that you can do in Texas Hill Country that you will never get bored!

So if you are looking for a place to go to get some fantastic wine, food and fun, Texas Hill Country is going to be the place for you!

Posted on September 11th 2009 in Vacations | No Comments »

The Best Wine-Tasting Vacation Spots!

We all know that Napa Valley/Sonoma County is definitely number one on the list for producing and making wines, but really – what can you do for a vacation there? Well, if you are a wine lover, Napa Valley/Sonoma County is going to be the best place in the world for you to take a vacation.

There are a ton of different things that you can visit and a winery is one of them. There are over 200 wineries to choose from in Napa Valley/Sonoma County and you should absolutely arrive right around harvest time.

Napa Valley also has some of the best galleries, stores and certainly a heck of selections of romantic restaurants, so you and your spouse can enjoy a night of wine tasting and some romantic food as well.

Posted on September 9th 2009 in Vacations | No Comments »