Americans have been vacationing at Nags Head North Carolina since the 1830’s and with very good reason - the beach! The barrier islands that make up the Outer Banks, of which Nags Head is a part, have some of the best beaches in the country.
While walking beside the ocean, you get the feeling that the thin strand of sand goes on forever. (It really stretches 100 miles.) There’s the soothing rhythm of breaking waves on one side and tall sand dunes dotted with sea oats on the other.
F. Daniel Harbecke tackles the traveler/tourist debate that never seems to die, and finally puts the issue to a much deserved rest.
“Tourist.”
It hung heavy on the air, swollen with contempt. It wasn??t a bad word, at least as far as I knew. Yet here it was, shoved against the scene just occurred.
Sure, it’s the gambling capital of the universe, but there are some people who go to Las Vegas and don’t gamble a cent. I’m one of them. I don’t have any high minded reasons not to gamble. I think it’s a perfectly valid way to pass your time. It’s just that when I spend money, I like to see a little something for it and I never do. So, I go to shows, instead.
I recently attended Cirque Du Soleil’s Mystere at the Treasure Island hotel and casino and all I can say is “wow, wow, wow!”. As a permanent fixture on the strip, Mystere has a theater that was built just for it. You can imagine the possibilities this presents - an articulated floor that rises and falls in sections, props and fixtures that are perfectly hidden away when not in use, orchestra lofts instead of a pits and seating areas that give every spectator a perfect view of the action.
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WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) is making its next stop at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, bringing four whole days of national and international music, art and dance to everyone.
Peter Gabriel, the founder of the festival and its organisation, envisioned an event of joy and appreciation between cultures. Around 30 artists from all corners of the globe will be present at this huge multicultural festival, decorating the stage with their traditional art and colour.
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Traveling opens us; opens our eyes, our minds, our hearts and our souls. When on the road, we want every experience to jump inside us, and perhaps even change us. This is one of the most addicting aspects of travel.
It becomes very easy to meet other people who are just as open and excited about the world as you are. This openness easily facilitates very genuine, romantic relationships to form between travelers.
Tags: Hostel, Love, Why, Relationships, The, Road, Never, LastDonna Boley and her family recently took a multi-generational cruise to Alaska. Here is her commentary about her favorite stop on the trip, Juneau.
Getting to Juneau
The state capital city of Juneau is surrounded by intercoastal waterway to the west and the massive Juneau Ice field to the east. Unless you are born in Juneau there are only two ways to get there. One is by air and the other is by sea.
Over the last eight weeks, people across Britain have enjoyed a wonderful series of classical concerts and other events associated with the largest classical music festival in the world, all brought to the stage by the very best performers. But alas, all good things have to come to an end. Not to worry though, because this Saturday will see the traditional season-ending final?, the Last Night of the Proms 2007.
Held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Last Night is arguably one of the most classical music concerts in the world. Not only are tickets for the concert highly sought-after (and often sold out), an audience of millions across the globe tune in on the TV or radio. For those lucky enough to get tickets, it is a fine opportunity to see the British at their patriotic best; many “Prommers” arrive at the venue dressed in Union Jack T-shirts, proudly waving the British flag when the traditional piece Rule Britannia is performed.
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All You Need To Know About Airfare Deals And Great Last Minute Travel Getaways.
Ah, there’s nothing better than taking a vacation. Daydreaming about an island breeze seducing you into an afternoon sleep or planning your hiking adventure, any concept of an escape is always welcome. Unlike some people, I absolutely love planning my vacations. I love finding information on different purposes and looking for those great hotel and airfare deals. The best hotel and airfare deals are usually found when purchasing a vacation package, but once in a while, you can get great discounts when purchasing separately.
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Home of the famed Cirque du Soleil show O, the Bellagio Hotel has this and much more to offer the Las Vegas guest. Opened in 1998, this luxury hotel is patterned after a Roman extravaganza, but offers everything for the modern traveler.
Sited on the shores of a 10-acre man-made lake, the hotel houses 20 restaurants and cafes, a 65,000 square foot spa and salon and a dozen other attractions.
The famed Bellagio Fountains are just outside. A thousand choreographed sprays blossom into the air in a water ballet that has to be seen and heard to be appreciated. The jets are timed to classical music and Las Vegas visitors will often stand in front of them day or night for an hour and watch the show.
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Imagine Las Vegas and you have images of neon lights, casinos and maybe a spectacular show. But Vegas has much more to offer than the expected modern pleasures. Fewer than 20 miles from The Strip is a different kind of spectacular view: Red Rock Canyon.
With 1.2 million visitors per year it’s hardly an unknown option. But seeing this magnificent group of sandstone cliffs and canyons isn’t the sort of thing that immediately comes to mind when you picture a Vegas vacation. But it should. They’re amazing.
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