Why not sneak away for a steal? September kicks off "shoulder season," when prices (and temps) dip, and the time of year when I always recommend that you should jet set. Here are four destinations I am suggesting for this coming month...and ...
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Mofam Farm During my stay at the Old Mac Daddy we were treated to a river barge cruise at nearby Mofam Farm, which is both accommodation and a ski school. The photographs speak for themselves as the water was crystal clear...
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On July 19, an unidentified murky substance filled the water in Maine’s crisp Bar Harbor, while American Cruise Lines’ (ACL) brand-new, 104-passenger Independence floated at the dock. Alerted by witnesses, local authorities conducted routine water testing, uncovering an abnormally high count of the bacteria ...
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When you visit the British Virgin Islands, you can't fail to notice the luminous blue water. Jump in - the best places in the islands are in the water.
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Last year was the first time since 1997 that I did not so much as step foot on Martha’s Vineyard. So this summer, I decided that at the very least, I had to make sure that I at least managed a day trip. It might...
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The Scotch argus butterflies were flitting over the bog myrtle, ling and devil's-bit scabious. Some of the butterflies were seeking nectar from the purple-blue scabious flowers that lined the path. The butterflies' wings looked almost black, indicating that they had probably just emerged, and you had to...
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Here’s the Lanzarote Information guide to what’s happening in the clubs and pubs around the island this weekend. Tías: Bar: La Bodeguita de Atras, Calle Islote de Hilario 12, Tías, Lanzarote Date: 14th August 2010 Time: Not confirmed Entry: Free Details: Fiesta Pirata, free chupitos de ...
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Traveling throughout your neighborhood, city, or country, you quickly realize that you can always find more if you look a bit deeper. Whether you discover a great restaurant around the corner or find an interesting off-the-map town, the world can surprise you with ...
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This walk is a toughie but worth it! When you visit the Mirador del Río at the Northern tip of Lanzarote, there is a stunning view from the Risco down over the Río to the island of La Graciosa. If you look down...
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Why the middle-class craze for what was once called 'going for a dip' won't catch on up north In these the earliest days of our summer holidays we have twice been swimming. "We must swim every day," my wife said, and so far the rest of us...
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