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Junkanoo is one of the most famous annual events in the Bahamas. This vibrant carnival celebration spans December and January, showcasing the rich culture of the islands. Moreover, the Bahamas hosts various other captivating events, including international film festivals and unique celebrations centered around the local conch.
Traveling the roads of Greece, it won’t be long until the metal boxes on skinny wire legs catch your attention. It may take a few of them blurring by before you realize what you’re seeing is not a bizarre mailbox or the Greek version of a roadside telephone. Behind the small glass doors, a candle flickers, a color picture of a saint stares back, and the top of the box is crowned with a cross or perhaps a row of Greek letters. Farther along, a brightly whitewashed building the size of a children’s playhouse stands out against the grey-green leaves of the olive trees.
You’re likely familiar with earning rewards through flying, hotel reservations, or car rentals. However, you may be missing out on other simple methods to increase your miles through loyalty programs. Even frequent flyers who enjoy accumulating miles through flights may not be aware of the numerous loyalty and reward options available outside of flying.
If you’ve traveled to Walt Disney World, you probably already know about the popular park attractions like the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train and theFrozenride in Epcot, but there’s much more at Disney World than rides!
Reno’s top cool things to do reflect the many features, events, and activities making Reno a recreational, cultural, and historic place to explore. Reno’s downtown redevelopment has transformed the face of the city in dramatic ways – the train trench, Riverwalk, condo conversions of old casinos, and the Reno Aces Ballpark to name a few. Our main tourism promotion organization, the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) is in the thick of it as well, using the tagline “America’s Adventure Place” to tout the many cool things about the Reno / Tahoe region.
Before the arrival of water-skipping hydrofoils on the choppy waters of the Aegean, travel between islands was a time-consuming, stomach-churning experience. However, these modern vessels now cut travel time and usually provide a smooth trip.
Combine the sacred and the secular on your trip to Greece.
Have you considered enjoying Christmas dinner at a pub? For those visiting the UK during the holiday season, or wishing to simplify their festive preparations, pubs present an appealing alternative to upscale restaurants or preparing a feast at home.
While most visitors gather to gawk at the canyon from the rim lookouts and head for the gift shops, the more adventurous may find that a mule trip into the canyon will make their visit to the Grand Canyon truly memorable.
The five villages that make up Courchevel are nestled in the skiing area known as Les Trois Vallees (The Three Valleys) in the Savoie Region of the French Alps. This remarkable area includes the Saint-Bon, Les Allues, and Belleville valleys, collectively forming the largest ski area in the world. With a staggering 600 kilometers of slopes linked by 173 ski lifts, Les Trois Vallees offers diverse skiing experiences, featuring 30 black slopes, 108 red slopes, 129 blue slopes, and 51 green slopes.
A Colombia honeymoon can wrap you in colonial charm, ecotourism, island adventures, city excitement, and much more at very affordable rates. Furthermore, Colombia is conveniently located near the USA: Flying time from Miami is just 2.5 hours, from Houston it’s 3.5 hours, and from NYC it takes 5.5 hours. The best part is that Colombia shares the same time zone as Eastern USA, so many couples won’t experience jet lag after their visit.
SouthPark is a vibrant area located just six miles south of Uptown Charlotte, with its centerpiece being the SouthPark Mall, established in 1970. This area was originally part of a vast 3,000-acre farm belonging to former North Carolina Governor Cameron Morrison.
Texas boasts a diverse range of coastal towns, each offering unique experiences for summer travelers. From vibrant nightlife to serene beachfront, Texas’ coastal destinations cater to all preferences.
Svatý Mikuláš, the Czech St. Nick, typically dons the white robes of a bishop and wears a majestic white beard. Accompanied by an angel (who has lowered St. Nicholas to Earth from the heavens in a basket borne aloft by a golden rope) and a devil, Svatý Mikuláš brings gifts to children on the Eve of St. Nicholas, celebrated on December 5. The angel represents the good children, while the devil symbolizes the naughty ones. As a result, children get both the joy of receiving gifts and the thrill of a friendly scare.
Skydiving often tops the list of thrilling experiences people yearn for; however, if you struggle with the idea of jumping from a plane, indoor skydiving presents an excellent alternative. This adventure allows participants to enjoy the sensation of freefall while remaining safely above the ground, making it a perfect option for those seeking family-friendly activities.
Want to take a trip from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela? Traveling directly is most efficiently done by flying from nearby Bilbao, as other forms of transport take significantly longer with bus and train trips exceeding 11 hours.
San José is home to one-third of the population of Costa Rica and serves as the economic, cultural, and geographical center of the country. Even amidst the urban landscape, the presence of a tropical climate is unmistakable, reflected in the warm air and the sounds of jungle birds.
When it comes to looking for quetzals in Costa Rica, most people head to the isolated cloud forests of Monteverde, which is a four-hour journey from the Central Valley on windy, partially-unpaved roads. However, a lesser-known spot is nestled in Costa Rica’s pristine mountains of Cerro de la Muerte, just a 90-minute trip from San José.