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Travel News from Around the World and Great Destinations
If you think the state of Maine in the U.S. is a destination for people who have a lot of money in their pockets you have to think twice. The reason why many believe Maine is expensive has to do with the Lobster image this state has. You can eat there the best Lobster of the world people say about Maine. Lobsters is a very exclusive and expensive food and therefore most tourists think Maine is expensive. But that's not quite the case.
Lobster-rich Maine won't cost a tail and a claw
June 22, 2009
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about this beautiful state and its fine food on Yahoo Travel News.
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Afghanistan is definitely not the country that people think of when they plan the next vacation. Nonetheless this country has its beauties that not even the Taliban can destroy. The first national parks was just opened which can be seen as a symbol of hope in a country that suffers of religious fanaticism like no other country on earth. Afghanistan is not a destination for families but for adventurous people who want to be the first visitors to enjoy the landscape.
Oasis from the ruins: Afghanistan opens first national park
June 23, 2009
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information for people who look for a very unique travel on CNN Travel News.
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California's wine region has reached a status that is almost comparable to the French wine regions. Even the architecture of many manors reminds one to the ones in France. Nonetheless it has the typical American touch that makes this region unique and provides a good reason to travel to this beautiful region to drink some glasses.
Sipping and saving in California's wine country
June 15, 2009
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information and impressions about this destination on Yahoo Travel News.
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Sweden is not a typical destination for the average tourist. Many think it is too cold and too expensive. But the most important reason why people don't prefer this Scandinavian country for their next vacation is just ignorance. Most people don't know much about this country beside some clichés. Sweden's capital Stockholm for example is called the 'Venice of the North' which characterizes the position of this city and its similarities to its original Italian counterpart.
Adventures in the 'Venice of the North'
June 5, 2009
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information about this fascinating city on CNN Travel News.
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Vienna was just voted to the top position of the most live-able cities in the world. For many people who ever visited Austria's capital this is not really a surprise. The city of Mozart, finest cakes, Ferris wheel and thousands of other attractions offers everything a tourist is looking for and is less expensive than many other well-known metropolises.
Wining and dining in Vienna
June 9, 2009
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information about the number one city of the world on CNN Travel News.
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If you are a fan of Elvis Presley, and there are still many out there, you might be interested in the festival in Tupelo, Elvis' hometown. And even if you are not a huge fan it can be interesting for music fans to take a look back to learn something about the history of Rock 'n Roll.
Tupelo festival draws Elvis enthusiasts to his hometown
June 03, 2009
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information about this festival on USA Today Travel News.
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The "Smoky Mountains Park" at Tennessee-North Carolina border in the U.S. is a less known national park outside America but not one that should be underestimated. Movie fans might remember to the film "The last of the Mohicans" and the great landscape where the main characters of the movie fight for justice and survival. It is no accident that it was shot there. And now this national park becomes 75th years old. This great travel destination is definitely a hotspot for people who love nature.
Smoky Mountains Park marks 75th anniversary
June 01, 2009
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information for movie fans and nature lovers on Yahoo Travel News.
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Do you like Tom Hank's newest movie "Angel & Demons"? Then you might want to know where this movie was shot. Of course the city is Rome but exploring the sites and corners where the actual scenes take place is really something no movie and no Rome fan should miss.
Angels & Demons in Rome: Tour book and movie sites
May 26, 2009
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information about the places of the movie and Rome on Yahoo Travel News.
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The slogan "it's better in the Bahamas" isn't that wrong when you want to travel to New Providence Island and recreate at the megaresort Atlantis which is famous for its architecture and the perfect service. The crystal blue water and the snow white beaches are of course included. It's really the top destination for the tourist who is looking for the perfect environment to get the maximum for his or her money. Fortunately the world outside this megaresort is at least as perfect as the world inside. Well, after all the Bahamas is the place people are dreaming of all over the world.
Escape from Atlantis: Top Bahamian Experiences on New Providence Island
Outside the Megaresort
May 27, 2009
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information about the perfect vacation on Fodors's Travel News.
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Do you like rafting? Then you might think of the famous Colorado river in Arizona first but just hold on. America has more rivers to offer which are perfect for rafting. E.g. Washington state in the northwest of America. There are even more rivers you can chose from and the mountains and forests are another reason to visit this state with its capital Seattle.
Washington rivers give wild raft rides
May 24, 2009
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information rafters and action loving tourists at Oregonian Travel News.
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Portugal belongs to the southern European countries which are underestimated regularly. When tourists want to travel to a country in the south of Europe they first think of Italy, Spain or Greece. But Portugal has a lot to offer with regard to landscape, culture and food. And it is cheaper than Italy and not so overcrowded like Spain.
Which Portugal is right for you?
May 19, 2009
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information about this beautiful country on CNN Travel News.
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No other city in the world has undergone a more radical change than Moscow. Russia's capital has turned from the communist center to one of the most capitalist cities in the world. And all the money that has flowed to this place was not only used to make its citizens rich and richer but also to renovate the entire city. The character of Moscow was not erased but everything shines now golden despite the financial crisis. But be careful, you never know who hides behind the golden facade.
Gold and glitz in the 'New Moscow'
May 8, 2009
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information about this fascinating city on CNN Travel News.
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Las Vegas has rediscovered the hippie era. In order to attract more tourists the city decided not to build a new theme hotel but turn the entire city into a theme. And the authorities thought that a Woodstock revival would be the perfect idea. The entire downtown area will be decorated authentically like the 60's during the times of free love, freaky clothes and protests against the bourgeois. For people who would like to do a travel back in time Sin City is the perfect destination.
Downtown Las Vegas takes visitors back to 1969
05.05.2009
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information about Las Vegas' new attraction on USA Today Travel News.
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What is a better opportunity to celebrate spring than a rose festival. And it is even better do that in an attractive surrounding like the city of Portland in the U.S. state Oregon. The reason why this festival is so great is not the only Portland but also the landscape that you find around this nice city. A great wilderness which is perfect for hikers and people who love nature and adventure.
Pack your bags, head for Portland's Rose Festival
April 27, 2009
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information for rose fans and nature lovers on Yahoo Travel News.
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This year it is Hawaii's 50th anniversary of statehood in the U.S. While most people think of beaches and surfing first when they hear the word 'Hawaii' this state has so much more to offer. Especially Hawaii's biggest island which provided the name for this state has a beauty beyond its beaches that you won't find very often anywhere in the world. For hikers this island is perfect. The famous volcano, the jungle with its beautiful flora and the spectacular waterfalls, a travel destination that offers really everything.
Big Island, even bigger waterfalls in Hawaii
April 18, 2009
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information for tourists who look for the perfect destination on Oregonian
Travel News.
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The Mediterranean island Sicily might have a bad reputation due to some Hollywood movies but that shouldn't hinder anyone to travel to this beautiful island with its rich culture, history and excellent food. Of course Sicily has many great beaches for people who just want to relax but it is a destination that also offers much more beyond its beaches. And like Hawaii Sicily offers a volcano too.
Sicily: Contrasts at a Mediterranean crossroads
April 20, 2009
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information for tourists and fans of great food and wine on Yahoo Travel News.
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Rhode Island is America's smallest state but has more to offer than many other bigger American states. Beside a beautiful landscape with wonderful beaches at the Atlantic Ocean this tiny state awaits its visitor with a rich culture and excellent food. It is not surprising that many rich New Yorkers have a mansion here.
Affordable culture, history - and food - await in Providence
April 14, 2009
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information about this beautiful little state on USA Today Travel News.
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Cape Town is not only one of the most beautiful cities of the world but also a perfect place for all kind of sportive activities. The great weather, a kind of Mediterranean climate, attracts active tourists from all over the world. Especially the good wind conditions are a reason for surfers and yachtsmen to come to Cape Town which has really become famous sport destination.
Cape Town sails out in front as top sport destination
April 8, 2009
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information for sport fans on CNN Travel News.
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Another hot spot for fans of "windy" sports is the Mexican peninsula Baja California. Unlike the region around Cape Town this place offers more lonely spots and is more appropriate for adventurers like individual surfers who don't need a hotel. Here you won't find a good tourist infrastructure, especially not in southern Baja. But tourists who come to this place don't expect it either. What they just want is lonely nature and beaches which are perfect for the recreation of stressed urban residents.
Relentless winds reveal another look at Baja
Saturday April 04, 2009
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information for surfers and nature lovers on Oregonian Travel News.
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