Siesta Key is 35 square miles of a variety of different kinds of beaches. For example, couples and families can enjoy the quieter beaches while young adults can enjoy a party beach. The beaches are covered in jelly-soft sand and surrounded by extraordinary Gulf and bay views. Siesta Key is low key yet high-energy and [...] [...more]
Siesta Key is 35 square miles of a variety of different kinds of beaches. For example, couples and families can enjoy the quieter beaches while young adults can enjoy a party beach. The beaches are covered in jelly-soft sand and surrounded by extraordinary Gulf and bay views. Siesta Key is low key yet high-energy and elegant yet laid back. The tree-lined residential streets run along old and new condos, mansions and cottages. There are three different beaches in Siesta Key. The public beach, the largest of all three, offers skimboarding, volleyball, concession stands, lifeguards and more. On Sundays, locals gather on the beach for sunset to watch drummers, hula hoopers and belly dancers. Siesta Key Village, just a block away from the Beach Palms beachfront bungalows, has a high-energy atmosphere. Here you can sit outside of cafes among the colorful architecture and live entertainment. Crescent Beach is the more private beach. Enjoy Sarasota’s best snorkeling around the coral and slabs at Point of Rocks. Make sure to stroll along Turtle Beach and search for sharks’ teeth.
In the coastal bliss of South Carolina, the beaches are just one of the many attractions that lure you in. Enjoy a variety of freshwater activities in the 50,000 acre Lake Murray or the 56,000 acre Lake Hartwell. Lake Murray has the world’s largest earthen dam. Explore nature and your surrounding by paddling along the [...] [...more]
In the coastal bliss of South Carolina, the beaches are just one of the many attractions that lure you in. Enjoy a variety of freshwater activities in the 50,000 acre Lake Murray or the 56,000 acre Lake Hartwell. Lake Murray has the world’s largest earthen dam. Explore nature and your surrounding by paddling along the scenic mountain rivers, marshes and swamplands. Due to the various different habitats, South Carolina boasts a large variety of wildlife that you can see up-close during your exploration. Enjoy a dolphin cruise on which you will be followed and speeding along with dolphins. Take a safari jeep tour through a wildlife refuge. In upstate South Carolina, enjoy gorgeous views and elevated relaxation atop the Blue Ridge Mountains. While you are in town, stay in affordable South Carolina vacation rentals or South Carolina log cabin rentals.
North Carolina offers beaches and mountains just a few hours apart. If you are looking to embark on a mountain vacation, North Carolina’s Highland Mountains invite tourists year-round to explore the outdoors and hike the Highlands. The hike on the Highland Mountains boasts beautiful views of the landscape. Enjoy horseback [...] [...more]
North Carolina offers beaches and mountains just a few hours apart. If you are looking to embark on a mountain vacation, North Carolina’s Highland Mountains invite tourists year-round to explore the outdoors and hike the Highlands. The hike on the Highland Mountains boasts beautiful views of the landscape. Enjoy horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking in the state parks. Stay in North Carolina vacation rentals or North Carolina log cabin rentals near the mountains. The coast of North Carolina has shelling and water sports such as boating and kayaking. The year-round mild climate makes any time a good time to enjoy the coastal part of North Carolina. The 3,500 square miles of fresh water found inland offers opportunities for water sports and world-class fishing. In June, North Carolina celebrates the Chinese ancient tradition of Dragon boating in Charlotte. Teams race paddle boats through the lakes of North Carolina. Find North Carolina vacation rentals or North Carolina log cabin rentals near the coast or inland lakes.
In the 1920s storms divided Captiva Island and separated what is now known as North Captiva Island. North Captiva Island is a four-mile crescent of the coast of southwest Florida. The island has a private, exclusive feel. Vacationers came with a week’s worth of groceries and disappear into their North Captiva Island beach house rentals. [...] [...more]
In the 1920s storms divided Captiva Island and separated what is now known as North Captiva Island. North Captiva Island is a four-mile crescent of the coast of southwest Florida. The island has a private, exclusive feel. Vacationers came with a week’s worth of groceries and disappear into their North Captiva Island beach house rentals. The public beach has families and honeymooners but in Cayo Costa State Park, the beach is all yours. You will see gopher tortoises burrowing into the sand and dolphins playing close to the shore. One of the unique beauties of North Captiva Island is that there are no hotels. Rent North Captiva Island beach house rentals or North Captiva Island Florida vacation rentals.
Georgia has all sorts of attractions that will appeal to everyone. To begin with, Georgia has rich and beautiful scenery with one of the nation’s most diverse landscapes. There are many recreational activities for those of us who love the outdoors. Zoo Atlanta has a booming panda population. There are farms, beautifully maintained state parks, [...] [...more]
Georgia has all sorts of attractions that will appeal to everyone. To begin with, Georgia has rich and beautiful scenery with one of the nation’s most diverse landscapes. There are many recreational activities for those of us who love the outdoors. Zoo Atlanta has a booming panda population. There are farms, beautifully maintained state parks, ancient Appalachian Mountains and100 miles of sandy beaches. Six Flags Over Georgia is the largest regional theme park in the southeast. Wild Adventures has the South’s largest collection of amusement rides as well as 500 wild animals and Splash Island Water Park. Visit Dawsonville’s Kangaroo Conservation Center, too. Georgia also offers a rich history of the colonial, African American and Civil War era.
Stay near any of the attractions that appeal to you and rent affordable Georgiavacation rentals or holiday homes in Georgia.
Futuro House at 1304 Panferio Drive in Pensacola Beach resembles what was once considered futuristic architecture. Locals know the house as the “UFO house.” The house resembles a regular structure with a UFO-looking craft that landed on the roof. Finnish pop architect Matti Suuronen designed this private residence in the late 1960s using plastic and [...] [...more]
Futuro House at 1304 Panferio Drive in Pensacola Beach resembles what was once considered futuristic architecture. Locals know the house as the “UFO house.” The house resembles a regular structure with a UFO-looking craft that landed on the roof. Finnish pop architect Matti Suuronen designed this private residence in the late 1960s using plastic and fiberglass. Reports on the number of these that were built, range from 20 to 100. The UFO house even has an airplane-hatch entrance. It is plenty sturdy, too. Since its construction in the late 1960s, the UFO house has toughed-out several storms and hurricanes.
Travel NEWS - Cruise Lines vs. Alaska This past Monday, Norwegian Cruise Line became the second cruise line, after Royal Caribbean, to change the destination of an Alaska-bound ship. The Norwegian Sun will head to the more profitable Europe beginning in the summer of 2010. Company officials say the decision was made due to Alaska’s $50 passenger [...] [...more]
This past Monday, Norwegian Cruise Line became the second cruise line, after Royal Caribbean, to change the destination of an Alaska-bound ship.
The Norwegian Sun will head to the more profitable Europe beginning in the summer of 2010. Company officials say the decision was made due to Alaska’s $50 passenger fee.
Royal Caribbean will implement their change in the summer of 2010 as well. Carnival Cruise Lines has also threatened to pull ships out of Alaska. For the latest travel news and information, check our travel news weekly.
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