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Monument Valley – filmset and scenic marvel
Monument Valley straddles the border between southern Utah and northern Arizona. The valley is part of the native Indian Navajo Nation Reservation; their name for the area is ‘Valley of the Rocks’. The valley is a part of an area known as the Colorado Plateau, a broad flat area of red siltstone and sand, that [...]
Lake Powell, Utah-Arizona
Lake Powell is a stunning lake on the Colorado River on the border between Arizona and Utah. The lake is man made and 300 km long in a section of the Glen Canyon, and is now also a popular (and impressive) leisure destination.
The lake winds between the canyons and rock formations that are in the [...]
Grand Canyon National park
More than 270 miles long, and up to 18 miles across, the canyon carved by the Colorado river through the state of Arizona is truly an astonishing sight. It really is like nothing else you’ve ever seen. Five million people each year come here to admire one of the greatest of nature’s natural wonders.
Perhaps the [...]
Visit Prince Edward Island, Canada
Prince Edward Island is an island off the eastern coast of Canada. It is also the smallest Province in Canada.
The ‘trademark’ of this attractive destination is the colour of its rocks – especially along the coast, the cliffs are a beautiful fiery red.
The island lends itself perfectly to an ideal holiday destination – scenic drives, [...]
Unmissable Waikiki beach, Hawaii
When you think of Hawaii most likely you think about Waikiki beach. It is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Hawaii. It is a two-mile stretch of beach that is dotted with hotels and festivities that are geared especially for the tourist.
There are a number of activities you can do while you visit [...]
Visit Saint-John Island, Hawaii
The island of St.John, in the Caribbean Sea, is much less developed than the island of St.Thomas, having only 5,000 people over 12,000 acres. There is no airport on St.John, so you will have to fly into St.Thomas and take a ferry or a private boat to the island, which is approximately four miles to [...]
Visit Saint-Croix island, US Virgin Islands
Saint Croix is the largest island in the U.S. Virgin islands, comprised of 52,000 acres with approximately 60,000 inhabitants. One of the most popular attractions is the Buck Island Reef National Monument that contains a 176 acre island with a huge protected coral reef that visitors can snorkel. An aquatic trail leads divers through an [...]
Eight unmissable highlights of the Oregon Coast
Part of the joy of planning a vacation is finding that special destination that will make wonderful memories for you and your partner or family. Sometimes one of the best ways to ensure that you have a great vacation is by selecting a location that isn’t necessarily the first place that most people think of, [...]
Visit New England in the autumn
A holiday in New England is best made in the autumn. People from around the world visit New England to marvel over the beauty of the foliage at this time of year – from the end of August right up until October the leaves on the trees display a spectacular array of colours, so it [...]
Lake Mead, the blue jewel of the desert
At first glance, you see the incredibly deep blue color of the water. It appears to be suspended between the surrounding mountains that are adorned in captivating shades of red and brown. And you catch your breath with the absolute wonder of it all.
Whether for the first or the 100th time, when you see Lake [...]
Five highlights of a visit to Eastern Canada
The charming area of eastern Canada is a wonderful place to visit on your next vacation. Home to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and New Brunswick as well as Prince Edward Island there is much to explore and discover.
There are any number of festivals, sites and plenty of attractions to keep you busy during your stay, but [...]
Cheap holidays in Hawaii
It IS possible to have a great time in Hawaii without breaking the bank – here are some suggestions for cheap travel to Hawaii…
When my wife and I decided to travel to Hawaii, we found a simple approach to vacationing necessary to counterbalance our extravagant tropical destination. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the [...]