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Cancun Mexico 2008-09-12 17:33:00 By Eric MorrisCancun
is an important city in Quintana Roo estado ("state"), southeastern Mexico
. The name applies to the city as well as to the adjacent island resort area. Cancún city is located on the northeastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula and is essentially a service town for the resort area of Cancún situated on an L-shaped Cancún Island (13 miles long by 0.25-mile across). A causeway
Own A Slice of Paradise in Mexico Quintana Roo 2008-09-12 17:32:00 By Doug FowlerIs your heart set on a getaway home in Mexico
Quintana Roo? Real estate Mexico Quintana Roo brokers offer a plethora of rental and purchase options from ocean front villas and bungalows to condos and apartments to make your Quintana Roo real estate dream come true.Quintana Roo, the youngest state of the Mexican Republic stretches down the eastern part of the Yucatan Peninsula and has Read more:Slice
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An Insider's Guide to Cancun and the Riviera Maya, Mexico 2008-09-12 17:31:00 By Carolyn McFannLiving in Mexico
was an adventurous fairytale; due to the variety of things to do, beauty of the country and the kindness of its residents. I am originally from Ohio but spent substantial time living in Mexico, studying the nature and history of this beautiful place. Here are some ideas and tips I learned from being there that may help you on your next trip to the Yucatan Peninsul Read more:Cancun
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Cancun Vacations 2008-09-12 17:30:00 By Jennifer BaileyWelcome to Cancun
: fourteen miles of white talc sand, remarkable biodiversity of over 475 bird species, sapphire blue lagoon and a sunny climate. Located in the state of Quintana Roo at the Southern-most tip of the peninsula, Cancun is the tourist Mecca of Mexico. The government of Mexico provides a safe environment for tourism to flourish and is similar to Miami or Myrtle Beach Read more:Vacations
The Alhambra - Grenada 2008-09-12 17:27:00 By Mike McDougallThe Alhambra is touted by many as being the best preserved example of a Moorish palace in Europe. Located in the Andalusian city of Grenada
the ancient fortress is undoubtedly the city’s most famous site. The name Alhambra translates as “Red Castle” in Arabic and was described by Moorish poets as “a pearl set in emeralds”. The fortress occupies an ideal strategic defensi
Granada, Alhambra and Beyond 2008-09-12 17:26:00 By Edward KirwanGranada
, in the east of Andalusía, is a city steeped in Moorish tradition. The Alhambra Palace which was recently short listed as a Seventh Wonder of the New World, is truly wondrous but there is so much more to see and do.The last stronghold of the Arabic/Moorish kings, Granada has retained and celebrates much of its ancient history. A bustling city, it happily combines the old w
The Alhambra In Granada, Andalucia - Exploration Of The Moorish Architectural Heritage In Spain 2008-09-12 17:23:00 By Markus MrossAndalucia, the southernmost province of Spain
, has one of the most changeful pasts in European Mainland history. The strategic importance of the Strait of Gibraltar as bridge between Africa and Europa has always Andalucia been a key passage point for the most different ethnic groups,especially during the period of the Barbarian Invasions between 300 AD and 700 AD. All settlers and i Read more:Granada
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Travel Tips For Visiting the Alhambra 2008-09-12 17:21:00 By Stewart PalmerWhen holidaying in Spain recently, we decided to visit the Alhambra. We did a little research on the internet prior to our holiday and read that it is advisable to book tickets in advance for tours of the Alhambra palaces and the Generalife. The articles we read warned us that even if tickets were available on arrival, the queues for them are usually very long.As it would be almo Read more:Travel
What You Must See on Your Holidays to Iran 2008-09-12 17:20:00 A large country in the Middle East, Iran has a rich history and vast amounts of unexplored, hidden treasures to show the tourists. One of the world's oldest civilizations is from Iran, which today has grown to have become among the leaders in the world. It occupies a high level when it comes to international economy and energy security, since it has the largest reserve of natural gas and petroleum Read more:Holidays
Traveling to Iran? Get it Right the First Time 2008-09-12 17:19:00 By Walter MatthewsEvery person who holds a non-Iranian passport requires a visa for entering Iran. Nationals of Singapore, Turkey, Slovenia, Saudi Arabia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia Herzegovina do not require a visa if their intended duration of stay does not exceed three months.Requirements for obtaining an Iranian VisaIndividuals traveling to Iran can apply for a visa at th Read more:First
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Cycling in Iran, Meet The Iranian People 2008-09-12 17:16:00 By Peter VanderlansFew believe me until they travel there. Iran is a magnificent country. People are extremely friendly. It seems the difference between politics and people couldn't be bigger. After writing about my canoeing and kayaking experiences, I started reading about my Iran experiences. In most of the areas where I traveled, there was not much water, especially east of Esfahan.I was at my Read more:Cycling
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Travel a Lot For Business? Don't Forget a Travel Pillow! 2008-09-12 15:41:00 By Sherry L HarrisBusiness
travelers that are on the road a lot should always carry their own travel pillow. A good travel pillow can serve many purposes. It can be a pillow, a neck pillow, a back pillow, something to keep the light out of your eyes, and much more.It's also a good idea to have your own travel pillow for sanitary reasons. Airlines disinfect their pillows, but there is still a good Read more:Travel
Contour Travel Pillow 2008-09-12 15:37:00 By Manuel WigginsContour
travel pillows are available for both adults and children. For adults they are available in two shapes.The horseshoe shape that goes around the neck and supports the head while sleeping in flights. They are easily available and the most used type. They are made of polyester blend and are fiber filled. They cushion the neck and the head. They are covered with fleece or cott Read more:Travel
Egypt Travels 2008-09-12 15:15:00 By Eddie TobeyA tour to Egypt
can be a good experience with the variety of delights that the country has to offer. A large number of tourists flank the world-famous Sahara desert and the Giza pyramids. One would wonder how a country with its hot and dry climate, plays such a gracious host to so many people. However, every day there is an increasing number of people visiting Egypt. The main tourist Read more:Travels
Conspiracies: The Pyramid and the Sphinx 2008-09-12 15:13:00 By Steven N. NgEgypt has long been the source of countless conspiracies, ranging from ancient lost civilizations to extraterrestrial markers. The reason for this focus is likely because Egypt is the most romanticized ancient civilization, and also because it is home to the mystical Great Pyramid
of Giza, the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. This article will describe some of the conspir
Egyptian Pyramids 2008-09-12 15:13:00 By Richard MonkEgypt and pyramids are two words that just go together. In a testament to the advancements of the Egyptian
s, those pyramids by and large stand today thousands of years later.Egyptian PyramidsEgypt is a country that brings to mind vast deserts and huge, imposing pyramids. Situated in the Northeastern part of the continent of Africa, this country has been inhabited by advanced societi
The Great Pyramid Of Giza - A Monumental Structure 2008-09-12 15:08:00 By Felix KoskeiEgypt is one of Africa’s richest countries in terms of history. Egypt’s history goes back to the ancient times before the Bible. The biblical and cultural history of Egypt is as diverse and intriguing as the undiscovered tombs and cities lying underneath the desert sand in Upper and Lower Egypt.Cairo is a city full of life. One aspect I quickly noticed when I set foot in Cairo i Read more:Pyramid
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Cayman Islands 2008-10-25 16:46:00 It is unlikely that the British, or anybody else for that matter, would have desired the CaymanIslands
quite so much when they were first discovered. Columbus originally named the islands 'Las Tortugas' (The Turtles) because they were utterly covered in them. More worryingly, the word 'Cayman' probably derives from the Carib word, 'Caymanas', meaning 'marine crocodile', suggesting that the island Read more:Cayman Islands
British Virgin Islands 2008-10-25 16:42:00 Some may be aware that Norman Island, one of over 50 idyllic islands that constitute the archipelago of the BritishVirginIslands
, was supposedly the location that Robert Louis Stevenson based Treasure Island on. Today's visitors might not stumble across swashbuckling pirates or half-concealed troves of treasure, but they will find a highly prized booty of soft sand and gentle, teal waters.The Br
Bonaire 2008-10-25 16:38:00 Bonaire is a prime example of nature at it’s loveliest – it literally translates as 'good air'. On parts of the island, giant salt lakes loom on the horizon. Beneath the water's surface, rainbow-hued fish drift in between coral.The second-largest island in the Dutch Antilles has desert-like terrain offset by inviting turquoise waters. Bonaire is paradise for watersports lovers. Some argue the
Barbados 2008-10-25 16:32:00 Barbados is famed for its easy-going calypso culture, where a strong sense of history and culture fuses with a laid-back vibe.On landWith music as one of its societal bedrocks, Barbados revels in a vibrant nightlife. Pristine sandy beaches and glass-clear water are hemmed with palms and vibrant flora on a backdrop of impressive 18th-century colonial streetscapes, like in the capital, Bridgetown. L Read more:Barbados
Bahamas 2008-10-25 16:30:00 The quiet coves, sheltered bays and crowd-free beaches of the Bahamas
offer visitors the intimacy of a secluded retreat within a surprisingly expansive archipelago. Twice the size of Spain, the Bahamas is actually made up of over 700 palm-fringed isles.Totally tropicalNamed from the Spanish baja mar, meaning 'shallow sea', the Bahamas is blessed with clear, turquoise waters that are home to ancien
Aruba 2008-10-25 16:23:00 It is not difficult to lean back and take it easy on an island such as Aruba. Its way of life is just the tonic for any frazzled visitor: like the aloe vera gel whose origin of plant is everywhere on the island, there is something here to soothe anyone's daily stresses and abrasions.Oranjestad highlightsAruba's capital, Oranjestad, dazzles any visitor with the orange facades that brightly array th
Antigua and Barbuda 2008-10-25 16:20:00 Low-lying and volcanic in origin, Antigua & Barbuda form part of the Leeward Islands group in the northeast Caribbean and have certainly adopted the notoriously ‘Caribbean' way of life. This is a place to take things easy, stroll around markets, sip the fresh juices of coconuts and pineapple and meet friendly locals.Unsurprisingly, Antigua & Barbuda's way of life is governed by water, an
Anguilla 2008-10-25 16:10:00 What Anguilla lacks in size, it more than makes up for in that much-sought Caribbean asset: pristine, powdery beaches. Boasting 19km (12 miles) of white coral coastline, Anguilla's calm and polychromatic waters are enough to lure any potential visitor.Comprised of several other islands and cays, Anguilla is rapidly becoming a holiday haven for the rich and famous. Brad Pitt, Robert de Niro and Rob
Côte d'Ivoire 2008-10-25 16:06:00 During Medieval times, the region that is now Côte d’Ivoire was at the centre of several major African trade routes, linking the empires which then existed in Ghana and Mali. European traders had been present in the region since the 15th century, but it was not until the 19th that the French undertook a determined penetration of the region.The territory was later incorporated into French West A
Congo (Democratic Republic Of) 2008-10-25 16:02:00 Congo (Dem Rep) has many beautiful landscapes, with lakes and forests, waterfalls and wildlife. However, this is a vast country, with an almost non-existent transport infrastructure. It is mired in conflict and a long and intricate history.A five-year civil war from 1998 to 2003 resulted in the deaths of around 3 million people, not only through the fighting itself, but also through hunger and dis Read more:Democratic
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Comoros 2008-10-25 15:59:00 The Comoros islands' vegetation is rich and varied: 65% of the world's perfume essence comes from here, being processed from the blossoms of ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange. Spices, including nutmeg, cloves, pepper, basil and vanilla, are another mainstay of the economy. The islands are of volcanic origin and are surrounded by coral reefs and the more energetic travellers will be eager to climb to
No title 2008-10-25 15:55:00 There is much to recommend in Chad. Its capital, N'Djamena, is a friendly and laid-back city with a wonderful Central Market, where the whole experience of haggling for African produce is exceptionally good fun.Lake Chad, once one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, is still a serene sight to behold, despite its gradual shrinkage due to climate change and increased demands. It is still o
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