Tagged With "Thermal pool"
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200 Years of History on the Erie Canal
After 200 years, the Erie Canal is still at work, and at leisure. JonathanL follows it from Buffalo to Albany for a great tour.
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California Gardens 2017: Gold Country, Part I
PortMoresby returns to a subject dear to her heart with the first of a 5 part series on gardens within driving distance of her home.
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Bagno Vignoni: Ancient bath, modern spa
In a village known for its mineral baths for centuries, Marilyn Jones also appreciates a modern luxury spa.
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The Woodlands Resort, The Woodlands, Texas
Texan Marilyn Jones checks out a luxury resort that's part of a suburban planned community near Houston.
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Resort life: Sun, Sand, Birds and Lizards
PHeymont and his wife aren't really resort people, but on a recent trip with friends they enjoyed themselves, and found new relationships with wildlife.
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In the Cotswolds: Upton House
PortMoresby continues her English adventures with a stop at Upton House, in Warwickshire, on the way to the Cotswolds.
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Visiting Key West and the Hemingway House
Stephanie shares a visit to the Key West, a highlight of which was exploring the Hemingway home.
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Food Fights: Tomato tossing and gravy wrestling
Tomatoes, gravy, jello or whatever: You just can't deny the fascination of people wallowing in goo.
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Nature in England: Snettisham Bird Reserve
Kirsten Hines, a lover and documenter of nature, continues her journey of discovery in England with a stop at the Snettisham Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Reserve.
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Royal Caribbean adds lifeguards to pools
Royal Caribbean becomes the first major cruise operator to hire full-time lifeguards for its pools.
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When your cruise becomes a construction zone
Upgrades to Carnival Glory have left some passengers unhappy with construction and closed pools.
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CARES: Travel winners and losers
The airlines are sharing out a big chunk of the emergency money, but the outlook is less rosy for other travel businesses.
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Why you should try a Yacht Vacation!
Looking for a unique way to explore the European coast? Adi shares reasons why you should consider a yacht vacation (sponsored content)
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Why add Kuang Si Falls in your Laos Tour Package Itinerary?
Details of a beautiful waterfall make it well worth seeing when visiting Laos (sponsored content)
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Ends of the Line: Taking the #1 Train, NYC
Every New York subway line has its own character; Jonathan L begins an exploration of what's at their ends, starting with his home line.
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It was inevitable: Brand-name masks
Now, for a price, you can wear favorite characters on your face. Some may think it's just ducky, but others might find it Goofy.
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Dusk at Agra's Moon Garden
DrFumblefinger visits the Moon Garden in Agra, where he got his first view of the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River.
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Ernest Hemingway Home, Key West (Where Gumbo Was #353)
Gumbo was visiting Ernest Hemingway's home in Old Key West. The home is nicely preserved including with original furniture, memorabilia displays and descendants of the author's six-toed cat.
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Hearst Castle (Where Gumbo was #356)
Gumbo was visiting Hearst Castle, the famous publisher's favorite place, and now open to the public.
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Parks in Melbourne: Where to Relax, Play and Exercise this Summer.
Looking for a terrific park to visit in Melbourne? Anees has some suggestions for you (sponsored content)
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Memories of Dijon, France
George G shares memories of some wonderful travel experiences in Dijon which, as he shares with us, has a lot more going for it than its famous mustard.
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Where to travel when you win the lottery
Everyone dreams of winning the lottery. Rock has some suggestions on places you might want to visit when you do (sponsored content)
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Scenes from Death Valley National Park
DrFumblefinger shares some photos from a past journey to California's Death Valley.
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How to spend a day exploring Casablanca
Imram shares some highlights of a visit to his home city of Casablanca.
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Versailles gets (natch) luxury hotel
A boutique hotel will open on the grounds of the Chateau de Versailles, complete with an Alain Ducasse restaurant.
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Maine campground goes full glam
KOA is jumping into the 'glamping' business by converting a Mount Desert Island Campground into what it calls a 'luxe outdoor resort.'
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Shaza Hotels: Experience Middle-Eastern Luxury, Comfort & Class
Sponsored content about a luxury hotel in Saudi Arabia.
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Shreveport Aquarium: Tiny but Mighty
On Marilyn Jones's visit to the aquarium, she found that it doesn't take too much space for a great experience.
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February 19, 2020: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi
DrFumblefinger visits the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a large and popular Sikh temple in Delhi.
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Cody Park, North Platte, Nebraska
Samantha shares some pictures of Cody Park in North Platte, Nebraska with her nephew Jesse, who is related Cody.
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The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations
Looking for a honeymoon destination? Consider these locations in the Caribbean (sponsored content)
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Lots to Do in Virginia Beach
George G spends some family time at Virginia Beach and discovers its full of fun and more for every age.
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4 Best Things to Do When In Las Vegas
James Parker offers some suggestions for fun activities when in Las Vegas (sponsored content)
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A Complete Guide to Buy Travel Insurance for your upcoming vacations
A one stop guide to digging deep and helping you find the right travel insurance for your trip (sponsored content)
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Date Ideas for You and Your Partner
Some suggestions for interesting activities on date night (sponsored content)
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Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Winter Heat and Beautiful Beaches
Jonathan L took a trip to Tamarindo, in Costa Rica, and enjoyed a wonderful beach vacation.
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Perspectives on East Africa: 3) Lake Manyara National Park
(Lake Manyara, viewed from the Serena Lodge, Tanzania) The last safari destination we visited in Tanzania was Lake Manyara National Park. We left our camp after breakfast and drove the Ngorongoro Crater Rim Drive through...
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A journey around Iceland: 2) The Golden Circle
(Rainbow over Thingvellir National Park, Iceland) The most popular day trip from Reykjavik is to the “Golden Circle” — three beautiful natural attractions which aren't golden or even vaguely circular. The first of...
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Dismaland - the new 'post-apocalyptic' bemusement park in England
Dateline: Weston-Super-Mare, England, August 24th 2015 Housed on the site old Tropicana swimming lido built in 1937 that once boasted the largest outdoor swimming pool in Europe and which has been unused since 2000 we now have the latest "must...
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JFK airport going to the Dogs
New York’s JFK airport is expanding its services, including a spa and massages, and pools. Sadly, for those of you who like being pampered, this special treatment will be only available to traveling pets. JFK’s...
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Floating hotel set to anchor in Seine
Paris is about to get perhaps its most unusual hotel, floating in the Seine near the Quai d'Austerlitz in the eastern part of the city. Built in Normandy almost as if it were a ship, it will be towed into place within the next few weeks. The...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 19, 2015: Morning Glory Pool, Yellowstone National Park
There are many thermal pools steaming away in Yellowstone National Park. a favorite of mine (and many others) being the Morning Glory Pool . Situated about a mile and a half from Old Faithful, this is a beautiful 20 foot deep spring whose...
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Ruby Falls - Chattanooga, TN
While visiting some friends in Tennessee, we decided to tour Ruby Falls in Chattanooga. It is a 145-foot high underground waterfall located within Lookout Mountain. The Falls are located at the end of the main passage of Ruby Falls Cave,...
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Star Alliance creating shared data pool
Star Alliance's 28 members are working on a plan to share passenger data so you'll never have to fill it all in again on another member airline.
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U by Uniworld: Alright, old folks welcome, too.
An attempt at an all-millienial cruise line has broadened out; apparently there weren't enough 21-to-45s to fill the berths.
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Royal Caribbean redoes its private island
Royal Caribbean is turning its Caribbean hideaway into a sort of Fantasy Island with a $200 million make-over.
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May 1, 2018: Hoi An, Vietnam
Marilyn Jones visits Hoi An, where traders from many cultures have met over long centuries, creating a unique local experience.
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The Korean War Veterans' Memorial, Washington DC
The Korean War Veterans' Memorial is an interesting monument in Washington DC. It has several distinctive areas and to DrFumblefinger, had an eerie quality.
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Santa Fe's unique cathedral
Santa Fe's St. Francis Cathedral is a 19th-century building with classical motifs as well as Spanish and Native American influences.
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Omni Bedford Springs Resort Stands the Test of Time
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to Bedford Springs, including the fabulous and expansive Omni resorts (and some of the other hidden treasures of the region)