Travel Article 3: Cocoa Beach Florida Part 12
Travel a little further a field, and you can visit the Walt Disney World Epcot Center, the House of Blues, the Universal Studios FLA, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and a wide array of water parks including Wet N Wild and Water Mania.
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Travel Article 3: Cocoa Beach Florida Part 11
A multitude of theme parks are all within a short traveling distance from Cocoa Beach. The closest ones include the Funntasia Fantasy Golf center (mini-golf), Traxx at Jungle Village (go-karts, miniature golf, and more..), and Jungle Adventures, known as the largest gator farm in Florida.
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Travel Article 3: Cocoa Beach Florida Part 10
Besides the high tech, the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, which is host to the Kennedy Space Center, is also known as the country's best breeding ground for the endangered bald eagle, and includes a diverse range of other native wildlife.
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Travel Article 3: Cocoa Beach Florida Part 9
Here you can step on board a full-sized replica of the shuttle orbiter and hear the personal story of space exploration told at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and U.S. Space Camp. Memorabilia is on display from the original Gemini and Mercury Seven astronauts. You can also and get a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of NASA's Launch Status Center. Visit the five-story IMAX theater which features films with footage shot by NASA astronauts during their space travels.
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NASA's Kennedy Space Center
Situated in the middle of the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, the Kennedy Space Center is known as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. The visitor complex features interactive exhibits, an art gallery, bus tours and a rocket garden.
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Travel Article 2: Vancouver Canada Part 5
Stanley Park:
This vast parkland of 1,000 acres was originally a military reserve and is only a few minutes travel from Vancouver's downtown. Travellers to the park will find a variety of attractions and activities on offer. Features include the Lost Lagoon Nature House which offers natural history information and guided walking tours.
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Travel Article 2: Vancouver Canada Part 4
Granville Island is not limited to its market. It also houses tennis courts, theatres and galleries, and is a popular spot for all sorts of artists. Vacationers can enjoy boat tours, water activities and kids programs as well. If spending your vacation in Vancouver, you could make the Granville Island Hotel your base camp for travelling in and around Vancouver.
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Travel Article 2: Vancouver Canada Part 3
At the Granville Island public markets you'll find all the gastronomic delights from fishmongers, to butchers, bakers, and green grocers, ethnic food vendors, craft vendors and casual eateries. Everything is on display, from bakery backrooms to a mini fudge-making factory.
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Travel Article 2: Vancouver Canada Part 2
Granville Island:
Granville Island lies at the heart of Vancouver city and is surrounded by water. The centrepiece of Granville Island are its public markets which are made up of over 50 permanent vendors and an ever changing array of artisans, farmers and cottage industry food producers.
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Travel Article 2: Vancouver Canada Part 1
Vancouver is the principal city of British Columbia, Canada's most westerly province. Vancouver is comprised of a very diverse, multi-cultural population of approx. 550,000 inhabitants. There are many attractions worth travelling to in and around Vancouver on your Canada vacation. Here we list just four of them, but see the links to the other websites at the bottom of this article for more vacation information for the region.
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Travel Article 2: Vancouver Canada Part 12
Rocky Mountains Train Vacations:
Many different vacation packages by rail exist departing from Vancouver and visiting Western Canada and the Rockies region. These vacation tours vary in length from two days to an eight day travel tour ending in Calgary and taking in the historic towns of Kamloops and Jasper, beautiful Lake Louise, followed by Banff, and then on to Calgary. The Rockies is comprised of breathtaking scenery and wildlife and there is no better way to see it than to travel in the comfort of a Rocky Mountains railway car.
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Travel Article 1: Chiang Rai Thailand Part 9
Ho Watthanatham Nithat - This museum exhibits written records on history, literature and indigenous intelligence as well as many ancient artefacts and exhibits on royal activities by the late Princess Mother at Doi Tung.
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Travel Article 1: Chiang Rai Thailand Part 8
No vacation to Chiang Rai province would be complete without a visit to museums such as Ho Watthanatham Nithat and Oub Kham. More on these museums will be posted shortly.
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Travel Article 1: Chiang Rai Thailand Part 7
The Nam Tok Khun Kon Forest Park is worth travelling to. It includes the Khun Kon waterfall which is some 70 metres high, the highest in the province. The park is about a 30km drive from Chiang Rai, with about a 30min walk to reach the waterfall after arrival.
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Travel Article 1: Chiang Rai Thailand Part 6
Excursions can be arranged from the river journey to visit hill tribe villages such as those of the Karen, Iko, Lisu, or Akha indigenous minorities. Elephant rides can also be taken in conjunction with the river travel.
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Travel Article 1: Chiang Rai Thailand Part 5
Other notable attractions to include during your vacation in the area will be the Kok River itself, which flows through the town of Chiang Rai. One can hire long-tailed boats, and even bamboo rafts, for scenic travel along the river on journeys ranging from only a few hours to several days.
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Travel Article 1: Chiang Rai Thailand Part 4
There are numerous Wat's (Buddist temples) in the area that one may travel to see. Some of the more notable ones within the town itself are the Wat Phra Sing, the Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong, and the Wat Phra Kaeo.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 9
Should you tire from visiting all of these historic buildings, take a stroll to one of the magnificent parks within walking distance of the town centre. Le Jardin des Plantes is a stone's throw from the Notre Dame La Grande. Le Jardin des Plantes lies in a quiet, botanical setting and boasts a glass-house. Travel by foot to the other side of the town centre, and you'll come to the much larger Parc de Blossac with it's high walls affording a wonderful view of the surrounding area. The Parc de Blossac also has several animal enclosures. La Roseraie is another garden dedicated to 461 varieties of rose beds, as well as a diverse variety of trees.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 8
Other buildings worth travelling to within the town centre include the Palais de Justice - Palais des Comtes de Poitou, 12C and 14C, with its large 'salle des Pas Perdus' (room of the lost steps), and the Hôtel de Ville, or town hall, dating from the 19th century.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 7
Then there's the Baptistère Saint Jean, a rare witness to early Christianity in Europe with sections dating between 4C and 9C. Travel a few hundred metres down a side street from the Baptistère, and two more churches are within a stone's throw of each other. These are the 11C-15C église Sainte-Radegonde, and the église Saint-Hilaire, an 11C building.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 6
Poitiers has been inhabited for over 2000 years, and history has left it's mark at each turn. Notre Dame La Grande is the centrepiece of the town, a Romanesque church dating to the 11-12C and located in the town's central square. All within walking distance, and not far from Notre Dame lies the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, a 12-13C gothique monument.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 5
The Espace Pierre Mendès France is also worth travelling to see as it is the regional centre for scientific culture. It includes technical and industrial exhibitions as well as a planetarium.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 4
There's the Musée Rupert de Chièvres, at 9 rue Victor-Hugo. This museum's focus is on contemporary art, 'beaux arts' and also includes some archaeological material.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 9
Spectators sit on the opposite bank of the Loir after dark and watch five centuries of history unfold. This is played out by a cast of 350 in period costumes and includes horsemen, royal chariots, and period vessels traveling up the Loir, accompanied by admirable illuminations, sound and fountains. Spend your vacation there during June to September to catch the performances.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 8
Le Lude - The best 'son et lumière' show this writer has had the pleasure of attending was at the Château du Lude, situated in the small town of Le Lude on the south bank of the Loir river, not far from the town of La Flèche. The son et lumière show, entitled 'Sumptuous Nights on the Banks of the Loir' (les glorieuses et fastueuses soirées au bord du Loir), is an unforgettable experience.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 7
The Château de Blois has a rich history of intrigue, and different wings of the building were built over several centuries ranging from the Feudal period (13 C), to the Gothic-Renaissance transitional period (late 15, early 16 C), to the famous 'François I' wing built in the Renaissance period between 1515-1524, to the Gaston d'Orléans Wing constructed in the Classical period 1635-1638.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 6
Château de Blois - This is an impressive building and the show-piece of the town of Blois, which, amongst other things, is also home to the 'Poulain' chocolate factory (if traveling there by train, one can smell the cocoa upon arrival at the train station!).
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 5
A few of the many 'must travel to see' Châteaux (and son et lumière shows) during your vacation include:
Azay-Le-Rideau - Built between 1518 and 1529, this Château was the creation of a leading financier of the time, Gilles Berthalot. His wife, Philippe Lesbahy, directed the work. The state has owned it since 1905, and it is presently decorated with fine furniture and Renaissance and 17C tapestries. This Château is a true work of elegance and is situated in a tree clad setting on the banks of the Indre river.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 4
If you vacation there in the summer months, then during the evenings many of the Châteaux also play host to 'son et lumière' (sound and light) shows, where historical events are depicted and played out by locals dressed in period costumes. Some are most elaborate, involving casts of several hundred people as well as 'chevaliers' on horse back.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 3
Many quaint towns and abbeys also exist. Some of the major towns which are a must to travel to include Gien, Orléans, Beaugency, Blois, Saumur and Angers.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 2
The Loire Valley is also a wine making region, allowing you to drop into many of the boutique wineries strewn across the country-side during your vacation for a little wine tasting, or maybe to stock up the cellar back home?
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 1
Extending east from the city of Nantes, the Loire Valley is often referred to as 'The Garden of France'. Dotted with a multitude of Châteaux (castles) built during the Renaissance period (16C), and later the Classical period (17 and 18C), the Loire Valley was where the Kings of France used to reside, from Charles VII to Henri III.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 4
* These "deals" often contain hidden costs or don't tell you that you may have to attend a sales presentation to qualify for the discount or the travel. Avoid buying from a firm that wants to send a courier for your payment or asks you to send your payment by overnight delivery. The business may be trying to avoid detection and charges of mail or wire fraud.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 3
* Be cautious if the names of the seller and travel provider differ. You may be dealing with a telemarketer who has no responsibility to you after the sale. And be wary of ads in the newspaper, on the Internet or that you receive by unsolicited fax that offer deeply discounted vacations.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 2
* Try to buy your vacation travel package from a business you know. If possible, deal with businesses that belong to professional associations such as the American Society of Travel Agents, the National Tour Association or the United States Tour Operators Association. If you're not familiar with a company, get its complete name, address and local telephone number.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 1
Traveler's Advisory: Get What You Pay For
Whether you're planning to sun on the shores of St. Croix or ski the slopes of Zermatt, it's wise to be an informed travel shopper. To help you avoid unpleasant and costly surprises, the Federal Trade Commission offers these tips.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 12
* Watch out for "instant travel agent" offers. Companies may offer to sell you identification that will "guarantee" you discounted rates. These companies have no control over discounts. Only suppliers of travel - cruise lines, hotel companies, car rental companies, or airlines - can decide to extend professional courtesies, and to whom.
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit <a href=http://www.ftc.gov>www.ftc.gov</a> or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft and other fraud-related complaints into <a href=http://www.consumer.gov/sentinel>Consumer Sentinel</a>, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 11
* Learn the vocabulary. "You have been specially selected to receive our SPECTACULAR LUXURY DREAM VACATION offer" doesn't mean you'll get a free vacation. It means you'll be offered an opportunity to pay for a trip that may fit your idea of luxury - or not. "Subject to availability" means you may not get the accommodations you want when you want them. "Blackout periods" are blocks of dates, usually around holidays or peak season, when no discount travel is available.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 10
* If you decide to buy a timeshare or membership in a vacation club, be aware that resales are difficult, if not impossible, because there's no secondary market. As for timeshares as investments: they rarely appreciate in value.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 9
* In addition, annual membership and maintenance fees may rise. If the seller claims the fees will stay the same, beware. Beautiful properties today may be run-down in five or 10 years without sufficient maintenance.
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Travel Article 4: Machu Picchu, Peru Part 10
After the death of Pachacuti Inca, the city probably hosted Topa Inca and then later, the Incas last great ruler, Huayna Capac. Each ruler added to the city their own palaces and estates, but few outsiders travelled to or would have known of the existence of the city due to its remote location and the secretive way of life of the Incas at the time.
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Travel Article 4: Machu Picchu, Peru Part 9
All parts of the city were connected together by alleys, side streets, and more than 100 stairways carved into the rock. A narrow watercourse about four inches wide enabled water to travel from springs on Machu Picchu mountain and spread throughout the city.
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Travel Article 4: Machu Picchu, Peru Part 8
When constructed, Machu Picchu was surrounded an outer wall with huge terraces, and an inner wall that had guarded the city with what appeared to be a gate that once had a heavy door, barred closed with a cross-log. Every square metre of space was cleverly used and the mountainside was terraced for agricultural purposes.
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Travel Article 4: Machu Picchu, Peru Part 7
Machu Picchu was built by Pachacuti Inca as a royal estate and religious retreat, probably around 1460-70. It's remote location was purposely chosen. The only travel to the area was via either the Lucumayo valley road, or the high road near Salcantay, and travel on these roads was restricted except by Inca decree.
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Travel Article 4: Machu Picchu, Peru Part 6
About Machu Picchu:
Machu Picchu sits above dense rainforests, and is one of the world's unique sanctuaries affording great beauty, harmony, and balance. The ruins of Machu Picchu cover an area of 18sq Km (5sq miles), with the Urubamba Canyon and river stretching across some 400 meters below. The name Machu Picchu actually means 'old peak'. The smaller Huayna Picchu peak is often seen in photographs of the ancient city and this, literally translated, simply means 'young peak'.
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Travel Article 4: Machu Picchu, Peru Part 5
If taking the Inca Trail, and after the fourth day, the first ruins you will encounter will be those of IntiPuncu, known as the 'Gateway to the Sun'. IntiPuncu is about an hours walk from Machu Picchu, and is located in a notch in a ridgeline which allows the morning sun to stream into the ancient city. It is from here that you will see the first ruins of Machu Picchu in the distance.
Part 6 of this article will be posted shortly.. or visit our website for the full story on Machu Picchu as well as other travel hotspots.
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Travel Article 3: Cocoa Beach Florida Part 7
For the evenings, Port Canaveral plays host to a floating tiki bar, a vast array of sumptuous seafood restaurants, and a wide selection of casual taverns.
Port Canaveral offers three camping parks for vacationers which cater to recreational vehicles and tents, including one with oceanfront camping.
Part 8 of this article will be posted shortly.. or visit our website for the full story on Cocoa Beach as well as other travel hotspots.
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