Posts Tagged ‘ mountains ’

Asheville’s Goombay Festival, Asheville, NC

August 27, 2010
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African and Caribbean Music, Food, and Fun Come to the Mountains
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Dunstan Mountains, South Island, New Zealand

August 27, 2010
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Dunstan Mountains, South Island, New Zealand

Dunstan Mountains, South Island, New Zealand
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Playa Quemada

August 21, 2010
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Playa Quemada

Playa Quemada is reminiscent of what Lanzarote would have been like before tourism. It’s a small seaside village where the residents are outnumbered by the goats that roam the hillsides. Situated at the foot of the mountains that are the Monumento Natural de Los Ajaches the village of Playa Quemada is nestled on...
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Ready, steady, go

August 21, 2010
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You've decided you're going travelling, now all you have to do is plan your trip. We give you the lowdown on everything from money to apps and jabs Transport Flights There are lots of round-the-world tickets, offering dozens of...
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On the Food Trail in Crete: Women’s Food Cooperatives

August 17, 2010
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On the Food Trail in Crete: Women’s Food Cooperatives

I have two confessions to make: a) I have a sweet tooth, and b) I skipped Knossos in favour of indulging my sweet tooth passion in Krousonas. I guess sometimes you just have to get your priorities right. My time on the Greek island ...
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Getting Lost and Found in Honolulu, Hawaii

August 9, 2010
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Honolulu and Waikiki Beach are paradise for so many visitors. Travel to Diamond Head, Duke's, the Ko'oaus Mountains, Hanamua Bay, and get Lost.
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The 15 best short-haul hotels

August 7, 2010
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Fancy five-star style with a two-star price tag? We pick out 15 top-notch short-haul hotels at prices that don't go through the roof 1. St Moritz Hotel, near Rock, Cornwall Following a modest £15m makeover in 2008, this is now one of Cornwall's chicest boltholes. Each of the 48 bedrooms boasts oak floors,...
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6 remotest beauty spots to live in Britain

August 6, 2010
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6 remotest beauty spots  to live in Britain

Stunning landscapes in the isolated wonders of Britain’s shores. Location is always a prime concern for property buyers and while many will favour the close proximity of housing to schools and local amenities, for some getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life is ...
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Daily Radar: 08.02.10

August 2, 2010
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Daily Radar: 08.02.10

Australia's Jenolan Caves National Park , located in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, is now accommodating a whole new group of travelers - Trekkies. The park has announced it is offering a self-guided audio tour of Nettle Cave in the Klingon ...
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Travel fitness: Top 10 spots for yoga around the world

July 30, 2010
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Travel fitness: Top 10 spots for yoga around the world

Filed under: North America , India , Mexico , United States , Middle East You can run, walk, hike, climb, swim, surf, and scuba your way to new experiences, but even the most active traveler needs a brief moment of zen every now and again. For those who need more than a few...
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