Disappointments in Door County
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Norwegian Epic, The Big Story At Sea
Here's a case where bigger is better, because the stylish Norwegian Epic, one of the world's largest cruise ships, knows how to deliver heaping portions of family fun.With the launch of its new flagship, the Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has created a single ship designed to satisfy the urges and expectations of all vacationers -- families,...
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Why We Travel
Even the tiniest travelers can benefit from an exciting family vacation. I was unceremoniously dunked in the Atlantic Ocean at the ripe old age of 2 months, and took to the water like I was born to it. So when we planned our first trip to Jamaica, I couldn't wait for the sound of that giggle as we dipped our brave, 9-month-old daughter's tiny pink toes in the big Caribbean Sea. It would be...
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Puerto Rico, The Old World In The New
Here's a Caribbean getaway that you won't need a passport for. Explore history while discovering great hotels and attractions in friendly and intriguing Puerto Rico. "Rich Port" is an appropriate translation of the name of a lush, exotic, but cosmopolitan island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Our all too brief visit to Puerto Rico opened our eyes to its...
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Stuck In Mexico
Just before the 2009-2010 school year finished my best freind went down to Mexico to get his permanent resident card but he answered one question wrong. So now he is stuck down there while his whole family is legal and lives in the United States, and he is only 17. So a week after school got out my family and i went down to visit him in Agua Prieta, Mexico which is right on the border so its not...
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San Juan Marriott Resort And Stellaris Casino
Need a burst of tropical warmth? No passport? No problem, when you contemplate a getaway to this city-style beachfront resort in sunny San Juan, Puerto Rico.By day, the San Juan Marriott is just like any ordinary and relaxed resort on a tropical island. Families exit the ground-level elevator with towels trailing and head outside...
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CTO Reports Indicate a Rebound in Caribbean Tourism
Despite an unstable economy, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) – a coalition of 30 countries working towards the advancement of Caribbean peoples through the development sustainable tourism – is predicting moderate growth in 2010. At a June 10, 2010 press conference in New York City, the CTO stated that 23 of the 33 CTO member countries are reporting a 4.5% increase...
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Star Trekking: Katy Perry Heads to Atlantis Paradise Island
Pop princess Katy Perry’s newest single “California Gurls” is currently on its way to becoming the hottest jam of the summer. In addition to burning up the charts, Perry will be making a splash this July at the Atlantis: Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas. On July 17th, currently her only scheduled summer...
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Hardwork in Mexico
Travel is a luxury reserved for only those wealthy enough to afford it. That is why I was so excited when I found out my church was doing a free mission trip to Mexico. All I was thinking about was beaches, fruity drinks and of course sharing our message. Oh boy...
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Active Adventures In St. Lucia
In addition to beaches and natural scenery, families should explore the unique allure of the Caribbean island of St. Lucia with an adventurous twist.St. Lucia boasts a rugged landscape that is lathered in greenery. Whether they're approaching from the south coast’s Hewanorra Airport or the northern tourist town and island capital of Castries, visitors will be simply enchanted by their...
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