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Heart Of The South: Fishing and Camping in the Gulf Shores

Travel down as south as you can, and you will be enchanted with the charm and southern hospitality that characterizes Gulf Shores. A subtropical land, this Alabama beach town is a hotspot for some summer fun. Gulf Shores is the town of permanent summer– warm and humid, with very manageable winters that allow for outdoor activities all year long. Don't...

What To Do When In Fort Walton Beach

It's not a secret that Florida is a top destination for anyone thinking about traveling around the United States. The plethora of beachside towns and views creates an interesting and diverse amalgam of activities that  allows solo travelers, family visitors and even couples looking for a romantic getaway to enjoy the best the southernmost state has to offer. Within the...

Experience The Spirit Of The Pacific In Maui

The Pacific Ocean is known for the variety of scenarios it has and the distinct culture of the islanders in this area. One of the most iconic places in the Pacific has got to be Hawaii. The 50th state became the absolute favorite paradise destination for all US travelers in the 50's, turning it into the tourism icon it...

Cape Cod: The Friendliest Secret North Of The Atlantic

Summer time can be a little complicated, especially when you think your options for traveling around are either limited or too expensive. Little did we know that there are options aiming to please literally everyone– Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, is just one example. Remember that little tip of land in Massachusetts that twisted into the Atlantic Ocean? Well, that is...

LATAM Airlines Peru launches new Lima-San José, Costa Rica, connection

  LATAM Airlines Peru has inaugurated its non-stop flight between Lima and San José, Costa Rica, serving the Central American country for the first time. LATAM will operate three weekly flights between the two cities with Airbus A319 aircraft on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. From March, LATAM will operate an additional frequency on Saturday with four weekly flights in total. Flight LA2408 will...

Mù Cang Chải, Vietnam

Mù Cang Chải is a rural district of Yên Bái Province, in the Northwest region of Vietnam. As of 2003, the district had a population of 42,574.The district covers an area of 1,199 km². The district capital lies at Mù Cang Chải. Mù Cang Chải is a district of Yen Bai province. It shares the border in the north with Van Ban district of Lao Cai province, neighboring in the south of Muong...

Mendenhall Ice Caves, Alaska

In few places can you experience every stage of the water cycle at once. But there’s magic in the Mendenhall Ice Caves, where water runs over rocks under blue ceilings inside a partially hollow glacier. The Mendenhall Glacier is a 12-mile-long glacier in the Mendenhall Valley, located only 12 miles from downtown Juneau in Southeast Alaska. Federally protected as part...

How To Make Your Vacation Home Rental A Hit

So you've decided to put your property up as a vacation rental. It seems like a great idea, considering you can actually score some extra cash by doing it, while still remaining the owner of the place. Options like this can be very beneficial if you live in a town that sees a constant flow of visitors coming in...

Avoiding Travel Hassles

We all get excited whenever we think of a holiday: seeing relatives for the first time in a while, changing temperatures, and even the excitement of going to a new place. But sometimes traveling can take us by surprise if we don't plan it correctly. Visa requirements, heavy luggage, unpractical packing, airport terminals, airfare prices, unexpected expenses... you name it....

Best Beach Towns in America

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to live right next to the ocean? The waves gently crashing near you, hearing the sounds of the deep blue sea a few steps away, a sand path leading to everything from little cafes to delicious seaside restaurants close by. It all sounds like a fantastic destination that no one...

The Li River, China

The Li River, also called Lijiang, meanders its way gracefully in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. It stretches between Guilin and Yangshuo over a distance of 83 kilometers. The river is most popular due to the scenic Karst Mountains that those who cruise the river get to see. Below are some few interesting facts about the river...

Why Rental Properties are Better Than Hotels

When going on a trip or vacation, people are given generally two options on accommodation - hotels and property rentals. For the latter, one website has been gaining popularity these days, VRBO.com. Some people are now asking if booking a stay at VRBO beats a hotel. This could be better in a lot of ways. For those on  a budget,...

House Vacation Rentals: Best Option For Accommodation?

Travelers around the world can agree on one thing: hotels can be really expensive. Sometimes, they're not even the best option– the strict rules they apply on their guests can be somewhat disheartening, and the fact that they feel they can apply random policies that make you pay for basically anything they want is not helpful at all. Also,...

The Best Accommodation Option When Backpacking

Backpacking offers a lot of benefits. With every trip, people say that you will definitely be able to learn something. There is also the beauty of seeing the places in person where the real thing does not even come close to what you see in the pictures. For some, going on backpacking trips is about bonding with the people...

How Your House Can Be A Profitable Investment

If you own your home then you are fully aware that it can quickly become a financial nightmare. Renting a property has always been an alternative that not only helps generate some financial support, but also allows the value of the neighbor hooding community to increase. This because of the cleaning and upkeep required. But the constant work, the hassle...

Simple Guide To Choosing the Best Vacation Rental

Going on a vacation? Then if you are one  budget, you probably have considered a vacation rental over a hotel room. But how can you be sure that your choice would give you a desirable experience? To make choosing vacation rentals easier for you, we’ve come up this list of tips: Tip 1: Check out the reviews. Read customer reviews...