Tagged With "Santa Cruz"
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Santa Monica California: Where Gumbo Was (#198)
Santa Monica is one of the places Jonathan L goes back to when he's in Los Angeles, for its energy, attractions, and food.
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Santa Catalina Island Sunset, California
On my last visit to Newport Beach California, I was lucky to have had the opportunity to see this beautiful Santa Catalina Island sunset.
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The Cement Ship, Aptos, CA
Travel Rob sees the famed Cement Ship a couple days before high waves broke off the stern.
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New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe: Land of Enchantment
Samantha takes us to see one of America's newest and most unusual State Capitol buildings.
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Canarian Balconies, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Ian Cook shares a look at some stately balconies in Puerto de la Cruz, on the Canary Island of Tenerife.
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How to promote a tourist destination?
A few years ago I was lucky enough to be invited to the International Tourism Forum that is organized in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) to talk about the importance of tourism marketing, how to implement it in our country and especially highlight how to promote a tourist destination. Many times we forget the importance of marketing (not advertising) and how this discipline, applied to tourism, can really bring many benefits. Why do people go sightseeing? Basically people do tourism for...
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Florence, Italy: A city made for walking
Jonathan L has fallen in love with Florence, and its possibilities for walking.
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Why I loved backpacking through Tenerife
Nick shares his personal experiences backpacking on Tenerife, and why this is a great travel destination.
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May 29, 2019: Farmaceutica Santa Maria Novella
Jonathan L shows us some of the classic equipment used to purify essential oils at the Pharmacia Santa Maria Novella in Florence
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The Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of his favorite church in Florence, Santa Maria Novella Basilica.
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Tips to plan a perfect trip to the Galápagos Islands
Galapagos islands vacation is going to be the best trip of your life it is because it is a trip of a lifetime if you are planning it in a better way. In simple words, the Galápagos Islands are the most beautiful place in the world which you must plan to visit at least once in your life. The Galápagos Islands can be a perfect place to get up close to and interact with the wild animals quite safely. The Galápagos Islands can be an ultimate travel destination for the ones who love nature,...
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Santiago de Cuba: Part 1, Introducing Cuba's history
Jonathan L took a photography tour while in Santiago de Cuba. Here is the first of two pieces about his trip through history.
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Where Gumbo Was #2: Kaliningrad Cathedral
Most people seeing this picture of the Old Cathedral in Kaliningrad, Russia, assume they’re looking at the 19th-century because of the red-brick construction. But they’re wrong! The cathedral was begun in 1333 and nearly finished by 1380,...
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Visiting Patagonia. 5) Los Glaciares National Park: Viedma Glacier
Viedma Glacier is situated in Argentina and is the largest glacier in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Visiting it on a lake cruise offers an excellent opportunity to see fresh water icebergs.
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BA shops for food profit in budget war
With heavy price competition on short-to-medium haul routes, British Air is thinking of premium meals as a revenue booster.
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LA rail extension great for beachgoers
Los Angeles extends its Metro system to Santa Monica, cutting travel time by over 60% to the surf and sand destination.
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Santa Caterina Market, Barcelona
Not as touristed or busy as the La Boqueria market, Santa Caterina is a great place to watch Spanish people go about their shopping and eating.
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In the footsteps of Outlaws: a visit to La Leona, Argentina
While driving along the isolated Patagonian steppe, DrFumblefinger came across a hideout for two very famous bandits.
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April 25, 2016. Final Images from Madeira
Ian Cook has shared a variety of images and stories from the Portugese island of Madeira. Here are his final shots before departing....
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Santa Fe sparkles for the holidays
Hotels, churches, museums, the plaza and downtown streets are decked out for the holidays in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As the oldest capital city in North America and the oldest European city west of the Mississippi, Santa Fe is steeped in tradition and respect for the Christian faith which is reflected in its Christmastime charm. Originally occupied by Pueblo Indians, the "Kingdom of New Mexico" was first claimed for Spain in 1540 — 67 years before the founding of Santa Fe. Today its...
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Feb. 20, 2016: Churches of Torcello
Torcello, the most distant of Venice's islands and once a rival of Venice, has almost no residents, but two splendid ancient churches.
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Walking the Walls of Old San Juan, Part 2
Jonathan L continues his walking tour of Old San Juan
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BA head demands Heathrow passport speedup
Lines beyond two hours for passport checks may be threatening Heathrow's status as a main point of entry for Europe.
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Re: Santa Caterina Market, Barcelona
I love local markets, and bought my lunch at them almost every day when I visited Barcelona a few years ago.
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Re: An evening stroll in Barrio Santa Cruz, Seville
Your photos bring back my own visit to Seville, DrF, including my hotel! Thanks for the memories.
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Re: An evening stroll in Barrio Santa Cruz, Seville
From today's Guardian, something fascinating & historic to see next time we're in Seville, called ' the world's first search engine '.
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Re: Santa Monica California: Where Gumbo Was (#198)
I spent a lot of time in Santa Monica in the mid-1980s while doing my internship and residency at UCLA Medical Center in nearby Westwood. Always cool on a hot day, always a nice place to walk around. Brings back many good memories, thanks!
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Re: Tenerife - Your Exotic Relaxation Place
OK, just added this beautiful location to my Bucket List!! Fantastic information and stunning photography!!
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Re: Tenerife - Your Exotic Relaxation Place
I agree Marilyn! It looks like a wonderful place to relax and explore. Thanks, Goky!
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Re: Tenerife - Your Exotic Relaxation Place
Hi, guys & girls! Thank you! Yeah, it's really great destination, especially if you're looking for a place to have utter relaxation time. I'm glad you like it!
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Re: Tenerife - Your Exotic Relaxation Place
Wow it looks like paradise. Think I'll have to add to my places to see. www.adventuresofdejav.com
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Re: Feb. 20, 2016: Churches of Torcello
One of the many hidden gems of Venice and area. Unfortunately my one visit to Venice in 1988 did not include going here. My loss but another reason to return to Venice. Thanks.
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Re: Merry Christmas from Knott's Berry Farm
Looks like a lot of fun...in a place without the snowy weather we get in the north. We were just in Chile, where it is summer, but Santa Claus is everywhere...along with American carols! 'Bad' weather just can't stop the holidays!
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Re: Merry Christmas from Knott's Berry Farm
Your post brought back many wonderful memories of past visits to Knott's. We also lived in California years ago (and have since moved away, as have so many) and made a point of visit Knott's every Holiday season because our kids enjoyed it so much. The place is busy, but not nearly as crowded as Disneyland and the admission much more reasonable (probably about half or even less). The park is wonderfully decorated and there were unexpected treats for the kids -- their first toboggan ride down...
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Re: Merry Christmas from Knott's Berry Farm
Thank you all for the comments. Makes me wish I was able to go this year. Then you have to go and mention Mrs Knott's Country Kitchen, lol. Now I am wanting some of those hot little biscuits with Boysenberry jam, yum Oh well, maybe next year, lol. Have a Merry Christmas everyone.
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Re: Tenerife - Your Exotic Relaxation Place
I went to Tenerife as a kid and as an adult, lovely place both times. So family orientated. Mount Teide is amazing, being able to go from the beach to a snow capped volcano. Cable car ride sounds an amazing adventure!
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June 9, 2020: Monarch Butterflies, Santa Barbara
DrFumblefinger visits a winter gathering of Monarch butterflies in Santa Barbara, California.
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September 13, 2020: Around Solvang, California
DrFumblefinger visits the small town of Solvang, in California's Santa Ynez valley.
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Re: September 13, 2020: Around Solvang, California
Always made a fun day trip. Great drive too passing some beautiful horse farms. The Reagan Ranch is about 45 minutes away.
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North Pole, Alaska
DrFumblefinger visits North Pole and finds Christmas is alive and well throughout the year.
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Patrick's Roadhouse, Santa Monica, California
Travel Rob takes us to an Iconic Santa Monica Restaurant that every Arnold
Schwarzenegger fan needs to see.
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Your Complete Guide To Vacationing in California
Vacationing in California can be whatever you want it to be. Many people think of California in terms of its big cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, but California is also full of mountains, lakes, coastal forests, and much more. One of the best ways to vacation in California is off the beaten path with camping and glamping. Let's take a look at some of the California regions to consider in your vacation plans. Northern California Wine Country California is a huge state...
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Along the Moskva River to Gorky Park
Jonathan L revisits a walk he took along the Moskva River in 2006
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Hyatt, Marriott extra: Free Covid test
Two hotel chains are offering free Covid testing, required for return to the U.S., at its Mexico and Caribbean hotels.