Egypt Travel: Aswan

Why Visit Aswan?Aswan is tagged as the smallest tourist city in south Egypt. You are recommended to visit this Ancient Egyptian’s Getaway because you’ll find rich granites, captivating views of Nile River and Egypt’s most amazing tourist attractions. Ask anybody who have been in this rich and historic city, they can say, “You will never regret the day you are in Aswan.” How to Get in Aswan?You can get to Aswan by a lot of means. Getting to Aswan...

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Playa Blanca Holiday Villas

Almost everybody you know boast on having been captivated by their last summer or spring vacation by the beach either in the pacific or the islands of South America. If you want to have a feel of what they are talking about, you definitely would want to delight yourself on a new popular destination in the Canary islands, Playa Blanca Holiday Villas.Playa Blanca's popularity has ever been increasing due to the micro-climate that the island of Lanzarote...

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Alabaster Mosque in Egypt

Why Visit Alabaster Mosque?Located in Cairo, the Alabaster Mosque is the most popular Islamic mosque in Egypt built in the first half of 19th Century. It is situated at the top of limestone hill overlooking Cairo and other important mosques in the city. This Islamic Architecture has two parts, the east mosque and the west open courtyard. Whatever religion you’re into, you are still welcome to visit this place and appreciate its Ottoman brilliance.How...

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Maine Fall Foliage Peaking at Downeast Coast/Central Interior

Press release source: VisitMaine.com Photo of foliage at Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, Maine by Dana Moos, an Associate Broker with The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty in Bar Harbor, MainePardon the pun, but Maine now features oceans of Maine foliage. With the natural progression of the fall season and some mighty cold nights, the time for peak foliage has arrived at the Downeast coast and central interior of the state -- now...

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Kanchanaburi:History and Tourism

Most historians say that the ancient town of Kanchanaburi was located near Ban Lat Ya. It has been said to be a small village which was estimated to be approximately 16 kilometers north of the present town. The site was mentioned several times in Thai history as an invasion route which the Burmese utilized for them to enter and invade Thai Kingdoms.Kanchanaburi, is characterized by its mostly mountainous terrain which is said to have an area of approximately...

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Special Maine Fall Photos: Acadia National Park and Moosehead Lake

Content by Eric H. Photo of Moosehead Lake by Dana MoosDana Moos, an Associate Broker with The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty in Bar Harbor, Maine, recently submitted some absolutely superb fall photos of Maine. Focusing on the Moosehead Lake and Acadia National Park Regions, Dana has really captured the pristine essence of these two areas. The photo in this posting was taken above Moosehead Lake on a float plane. Amazing!In addition,...

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New England Travel Questions and Answers Forum!

Article by Eric H.Our flagship site, VisitingNewEngland.com, recently launched a "Questions and Answers" New England travel forum to encourage dialogue between us and our readers. Over the next several months, we will be asking questions on New England destinations, dining, lodging and attractions. We look forward to your responses.Here are the introductory questions -- please feel free to participate!:Dining:What is your favorite pizza place in...

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The Latest New Hampshire Fall Foliage Updates, Oct. 12, 2009

New Hampshire foliage press release source: VisitNH.com. Photo at Silver Lake State Park, Hollis, N.H., by Eric H.We're into the New Hampshire fall foliage season home stretch here, with brilliant colors abundant in many areas of the state, according to the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development. Although most of the Great North Woods Region is past peak, strong color remains there while the White Mountains, Lakes, Dartmouth, Monadnock...

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The Legendary Vermont Country Store... and Nice Scenic Fall Drive

Article by Eric H. Video Source: eardogproductions from YouTube A nice, scenic Sunday drive and visiting a country store always seems to be a popular combination during the New England fall time. With fall foliage at or near peak in the Weston, Vt., area and its Vermont Country Store representing one of the best of its kind in New England, what better place to be today in the six-state region?From the north in Stowe to the quaint southern Vermont...

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Mt. Sugarloaf in South Deerfield, Mass., for a Sweet Fall Hike

Photo Credit: Kindra Clineff, through MassVacation.com We've received reports that Mt. Sugarloaf State Reservation in South Deerfield, Mass., is near peak foliage, making for a great hike (photo in this posting does not reflect the current foliage).About a 9/10 of a mile hike to the top, you also have the option to drive (for a $2.00 fee), but there could be a wait given the limited parking space and the anticipated crowds this Columbus Day Weekend....

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A Picturesque, Quieter New England Fall Drive

Article and photo (Diamond Hill Reservoir, Cumberland, R.I.) by Eric H.As others spend their fall travel at popular New England destinations alongside a cast of thousands they were trying to escape from, you can take the road (relatively) less taken and enjoy a peaceful day in Wrentham, Mass., northern Rhode Island, and the northeast Connecticut area.Start at downtown Wrentham on Route 1A with its charming village green and have a nice breakfast...

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Cheap Holiday Packages to Turkey

One of the tourist spots that has been said to be best-maintained is Turkey. The country boasts its magnificent sceneries which would definitely give you an experience you'll definitely not forget. From the sunshine, the scent and breeze of the sea, the fantastic Mediterranean food, and of course the historical view of the magnificent Asia Minor. In this kind of place. Definitely it is one great place to avail cheap holiday packages.A Turkish holiday...

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Maine Lakes, Mountains Displaying Peak Fall Foliage Colors

Maine foliage conditions for Oct. 7. Credit: Maine Department of Conservation, Press Release source: VisitMaine.com.Just got word from the Maine Office of Tourism that fall foliage will be best this Columbus Day Weekend at the lakes and mountains of western Maine and the Mt. Katahdin Region.For those unfamiliar with Maine fall foliage, you're in for a treat. Known to many for its coastal splendor, Maine is also a terrific autumn leaf peeping destination...

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We're Looking for Your New England Fall Foliage Leaf Peeping Feedback

Photo of Walpole Town Forest, Walpole, Mass., by Eric H.If you know of a New England destination that is near or at peak for fall foliage, we would love to hear from you. With the 2009 Columbus Day Weekend fast approaching, we're looking to inform our Weekly New England Travel and Vacation Gazette readers on the best leaf peeping in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Your feedback is greatly appreciated,...

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In Search of Great Pumpkins...

Article and photo by Eric H.If you live in the southwest Massachusetts suburbs or Northern Rhode Island and need a great pumpkin, we recommend trying Adams Farm in Cumberland, R.I.This friendly farm features many pumpkins under its seasonal canopy, as well as in the scenic fields. We've never found a shortage of pumpkins here, with the batting average of healthy-looking pumpkins high! If, however, you need to go beyond pumpkins, Adams Farm sells...

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VisitingNewEngland.com Reviews the Red Arrow Diner, Milford, N.H.

Article and photos by Eric H.Our latest VisitingNewEngland.com restaurant review focuses on the Red Arrow Diner in Milford, N.H. A franchise of the famed Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, N.H., the Milford Red Arrow Diner, like the original location, specializes in extremely well-prepared and plentiful breakfast, lunch and dinner selections (we recommend the freshly carved roast turkey), as well as some amazing homemade desserts (especially the blueberry...

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Newburyport Chili Con-Carnival Cook-Off at The Grog Restaurant, Oct. 17

Photo, courtesy of The Grog Restaurant, Newburyport, Mass.Just got word from Laura at The Grog Restaurant at 13 Middle St., in Newburyport, Mass., that the second annual Chili Con-Carnival Cook-off will take place Saturday, October 17th, 2009, 12 noon to 3 p.m., under the tent of the Grog's parking lot.Live music, raffles and, of course, great chili will benefit Our Neighbor's Table in Amesbury, The Pettengill House in Salisbury and Community Services...

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Scenic Fall Dining at The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant, Westminster, Mass.

Article and photo by Eric H.It's always an added bonus that when embarking on a scenic fall New England drive, you find a restaurant with surrounding scenery that ends up as the most visually pleasing part of the trip.That's the case with the 1761 Old Mill restaurant in Westminster, Mass. It's hard to find a nicer restaurant scene than the Old Mill's beautiful waterfall, a covered bridge, duck pond and surrounding forest. Inside the former saw mill's...

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A Hidden Fall Foliage Travel Gem in Walpole, Mass.

Article and photos by Eric H.The Walpole Town Forest is really the Rodney Dangerfield, of Walpole, Mass.: it gets no respect.Unknown even to many Walpole residents, the Walpole Town Forest is most impressive between South St. and Walpole High School on Common St., with its truly scenic walk alongside the Neponset River. Current foliage is impressive (as evidenced by the photos on this posting), but in a few weeks the mirror-like quality of the river...

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New Hampshire Fall Foliage Updates, Oct. 5

New Hampshire foliage press release source: VisitNH.com. Photo at Silver Lake State Park, Hollis, N.H., by Eric H.The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development foliage update press release update for Oct. 5, 2009, reports great progress in fall foliage colors over the past week, including "beautiful foliage" overtaking the Great North Woods Region and the White Mountains Regions on "the brink of reaching peak fall foliage color."The...

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Great Fall Walks: Bird Park in Walpole, Mass.

Article and photo by Eric H.After all that rain yesterday, we highly recommend getting outside today and enjoying better weather in the New England fall time!If you're in the suburban Boston area and in a walking mood, we recommend strolling through Bird Park, an 89-acre gem in East Walpole, Mass., where stone walkways lead you past open, grassy fields, small walking bridges overlooking the water, mature shade trees, tree groves, and ponds. The leaves...

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Jane and Paul's Farm, a Hidden Fall Travel Gem in Norfolk, Mass.

Article and photos by Eric H.If you're looking for an out-of-the-way but worthy fall weekend farm stand destination, we're confident that you'll enjoy Jane and Paul's Farm on Fruit St. in Norfolk, Mass. Tucked away in a peaceful, rural Norfolk neighborhood, Jane and Paul's features apple picking (MacIntosh, Daybreaks and Empires, at this writing), a pumpkin patch, a farm stand with excellent produce (nice tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers a few days...

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