Who Has the Hottest Seadoo PWC Cover

By John A Moore

A Seadoo Cover beauty contest is the last thing I expected to see at a race. All of the racers, including myself are keen to get those covers off and get on to the water! However, a few months before the tournament I mentioned to the organizers that I had started a seadoo pwc cover blog and that seemed to pique their interest. The next thing I knew the organizers included an optional cover contest at dusk on Saturday evening.

The seadoo cover industry is a huge industry. The individual machine manufacturers hope to make up to 50% of their annual profit in brand marked after sales. After market products include covers, stickers, t-shirts, hats, etc. It can be anything that can hold a logo. There are also independent marine cover retailers offer all sorts of covers and can customize them for you. The most successful riders are sponsored by a number of different products and businesses and their covers are covered in different logos. Although loathe to admit it, most riders take their seadoo pwc covers very seriously.

During the Saturday morning races no one mentioned anything to me about the cover contest. I suppose it seemed a bit flaky to some of the racers. After all, this was an athletic competition not a beauty contest. Not only was it an athletic competition in the ordinary sense but an athletic competition with the addition of expensive powerful machines. These types of events seemed in congruous with beauty contests.

Needless to say, no one pre-registered for the cover contest. However, as dusk rolled around and everyone was chatting with the other competitors and their crew the idea of a cover contest seemed to be a fun idea. Some of the guys were saying that they wouldn't enter the contest but if they did their new custom designed seadoo covers would undoubtedly win. As the evening wore on the claims became more insistent even amongst crew. It was decided that mechanics or even friends or relatives could enter the seadoo covers even if the athletes were not inclined to.

We got 4 or 5 contestants immediately and then 2 or 3 others decided to join the fun. The winner was an older guy who displayed his cover like the women do at car shows. It was hilarious. He demonstrated every cord and pocket and even spelled out the name of the manufacturer in a sexy European accent. The custom details on the cover were waves and the rider's last name.

The seadoo cover beauty contest was a blast. People were beginning to talk about the wacky additions they might make to the covers for next year's contest. I think this will be a repeat event at this tournament year after year. This tournament has always been one of my favorite tournament given it's proximity to my home marina. With the addition of the quirky yet popular seadoo pwc cover contest it is now my favorite event of the racing season.

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Universities In Netherland and Career Prospects

By Brooke Johnson

Strategically located at the center part of Europe, Holland or also known a the Netherlands yearly attracts student from all over the world. Most of the Universities in Holland offer affectionate and diverse study culture, exciting lifestyle, and potential growth.

Not too long ago, Holland is relatively known for strong traditions when it comes to trading and global business. It always acted to become more advanced compared to other counter parts in Europe.

Lately, because of its position in the European Union and multinational market, Holland is acknowledge as one of the expert in the field of knowledge and international studies.

Holland is the pioneer in providing study programmes with the use of English even it is not an English speaking country. The programmes are made for students who travel to Holland to study.

Even though Holland is a non-English speaking country surprisingly, 95% of their people speaks in English. This is definitely an advantage especially for students who plan to study to one of the Universities in Holland.

Compared to other European countries, Holland has the edge not only because of the quality of education but also because of the low tuition fees.

Holland or Netherlands is awarded as the knowledge centre of traditional study and international recognized universities. It has received different awards for the innovative problem-based Learning system. For the students who studies here, they will be trained to analyze and resolve practical problems independently using emphasis on self-study and self-discipline.

If you plan to study in Europe, take a look at the different Universities in Holland to see what they have for you. Degrees that they offer and recognized internationally, you will have a diverse life, it has low tuition fee, and of course it offers quality education.

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Guide To Greece : What's The Cuisine Like?

By Glenn Beardsley

This part of our guide to holidays in Greece covers the cuisine of the country...

Greece offers many different experiences, landscapes and activities. Famous for its dependable summer sunshine, Greece has many beautiful beaches and a long coastline with many inlets and islands in the Mediterranean, Ionian and Aegean Seas. But it is also noted for its historical sites, natural beauty and nightlife.

Greece is one of the world's top 20 tourist destinations. This southern European country attracts more than 15 million visitors a year, 90% of which come from other parts of Europe (but increasingly, the proportion of visitors from other regions of the world has been growing).

The most popular destinations include the capital, Athens, and the islands, especially Crete, Rhodes and Corfu. Some areas are very tourist orientated, but people seeking a quieter experience can still find places free from mass tourism.

The vast majority of visitors arrive during tourism season, which is April through October, with the peak of the season being July through to August. Outside of this time, most of the country's tourist infrastructure goes into hibernation, particularly on the islands.

The majority of scheduled international flights go via Athens and Thessalonki. But in the tourism season, charter and low-budget flights flying from numerous European cities arrive daily at a range of popular island destinations and smaller mainland cities.

A valid passport is necessary to enter Greece. Citizens of some non-EU countries may also need to obtain a visa, but citizens of the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand can stay as long as 90 days without needing a visa.

It's considered a safe country to visit (in terms of occurrences of theft and violence against visitors) and no immunization vaccinations are required or advised prior to traveling there.

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Earn Dollars Whilst Travelling on Cruise Ships

By Bretski Tyler

There are many who are craving adventure and wanting to take off from their daily grind. A lot decide to go backpacking, working their away fruit picking or dong bar work. Whilst others are taking advantage of working for the many different cruise ship operators. A major difference is that rather than earning enough money in one destination to go onto the next, people who work on cruise ships are being paid to travel.

The impression that most people have of working on a cruise ship is that for the length of the contract (which is usually around 6 - 8 months) they live a life full of adventure, fun and allot of alcohol and sex. For the most part I can tell you that it is true. Life on a cruise ship is full of those things on a daily basis.

Being part of a cruise ship crew is an adventure where you sleep, eat and breathe the life of being on the seas. The advantages of being part of the crew is for the most part, you get free travel and get to go to some of the most exotic locations in the world and get paid for it, copious amounts of alcohol are consumed and is very cheap (as little as 1 dollar a drink), and you are travelling with allot of like minded individuals who more or less want the same thing fun and great times. Not to mention that there is a hell of allot of room swapping and sleep over's with crew and passengers alike.

Another advantage of working on a cruise ship is that you are paid in cash and depending on what you are doing on the ship as part of your job you can return home at the end of a contract with quite a fair bit of money in your pocket. People who have been doing it for a number of years quite often have bought and paid off houses outright and if you choose to make a career out of it which quite a number of people do, well most cruise directors are often quite wealthy and live the rock 'n' roll lifestyle.

It must be said that life on the seas is not for everyone and there are cases where people have signed on for a contract and have found themselves wanting to catch the next plane home. However, those that do stick it out and are more relaxed have the time of their lives. Not only do you get an adventure, but also you make friends with people all over the world and come home with enough memories to write a book. The other thing to remember is that life on a cruise ship can often be intense including the fun. Cruise ships often work 7 days a week and so you can find yourself having time off rather than whole days off, yet most find their work on a cruise ship a totally enjoyable experience that it is not that much of an issue.

One important thing to consider is that different cruise companies have different levels of freedom or privileges whilst on the ship. Cruise companies such as Disney, which is a Christian Family Values type of Company, can be quite restrictive on their crewmembers. In example I believe that you have to be a non-smoker and alcohol is heavily frowned upon when working for Disney. From what I can tell, the best Cruise company to work for in terms of freedom and rates of pay is Princess Cruises.

If you find yourself thinking that working on cruise ships might be for you either for the money or adventure. It's not a decision one should take lightly. You must weigh up the fact that there is an initial expense that includes getting a full medical, sea safety training as well as travelling expenses to meet up with the cruise ship, after this initial expense, the company generally pays all these expenses including flights to your home country and back if you choose to do another contract. You must remember that signing on means being separated from your friends and family for 6 - 8 months. (Although most cruise ship companies offer very cheap deals for family members to visit). If it still sounds enticing and you decide to take on the experience then you will surely have an experience of a lifetime.

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Things All Visitors Should Do When Visiting Del Mar California

By Terry Hunefeld

Del Mar California is a dream town - an upscale ocean-side community just north of San Diego. Within the Del Mar city limits, a quaint historical village serves as a backdrop to a small seaside resort first made famous in the 1930's when Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante and other race horse lovers from Hollywood built the horse race track at the fairgrounds.

1. Where To Shop & Dine

Del Mar's downtown village was developed back in the 1800s. Here you will find upscale clothiers, chic jewelers, eclectic Asian and European importers plus more than 65 other shops, resorts, inns, bed and breakfasts and hotels. Hungry? In the downtown area alone you will find more than 20 unique restaurants of every stripe, many with drop-dead gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean as you dine.

Del Mar Plaza is home of a favorite Del Mar restaurant, Epazote. Epazote is a wonderful place for lunch or end of the day cocktails because it has a sun-drenched outdoor patio with sea breezes and enchanting panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Epazote has something for all appetites with temptations ranging from premium cuts of what they call "Sterling Silver beef" to delicious seafood entrees followed by delicious desserts. The lively bar features an upscale menu - be sure to try their "Shaker Margaritas" - big enough for two. Sophisticated and chic, the 180-degree view of the ocean makes Epazote a great lunch, dinner or nighttime experience. As an added benefit, you can walk back to your hotel or Del Mar Bed and Breakfast after those margaritas.

2. Take A Hike Through Time

If you enjoy a nature hike with phenomenal scenery, Torrey Pines State Reserve is for you, with nearly 2000 acres of natural habitat along the ocean. The reserve was created because this is where the rare and beautiful Torrey Pine tree grows. You will find 6 or 7 trails for hiking, each with it's own brand of awesome views: wind bent Torrey pines, abstract rock formations and lush wildflower displays, all framed by the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Parking Tip: You can park outside the park along the ocean and Highway 101 for free, then walk up the drive into the reserve for a great workout with magnificent views. Take your camera - especially in the spring when fields of wild flowers are in bloom and everywhere you look are fantastic views of the ocean.

3. Up, Up and Away

Thought by many to be one of the best balloon rides in the world, a sunset flight from Del Mar is an extraordinary way to see Southern California. A coastal Del Mar Sunset flight is an unforgettable experience - up there the air is clear, the sun seem to shine brighter and a sense of relaxation overcomes you. You can soar through the sky and glide effortlessly above the hills and valleys - a calm, peaceful and relaxing way to panoramically take in the enormity of the Pacific Ocean and San Diego countryside.

Many describe flying in a hot air balloon as one of the most serene, enjoyable activities they've ever experienced. Sunny skies and heavenly sunsets allow you to experience what it's like to float among the clouds. If you're staying at a hotel in Del Mar, you can experience the views of a lifetime with Skysurfrer Balloon Tours, Magical Adventures or Sky's The Limit Balloon Adventures. Google or Bing! them for more information.

4. World-Class Beaches

Del Mar beaches are very popular because the waves are usually gentle and it's a great place to learn to surf. With more than two miles of sandy beaches and excellent conditions for swimming, body surfing, board surfing, boogie boarding, or just lounging in the sun, Del Mar beaches are a vacationer's delight. A nearby bed and breakfast in Encinitas is located only a block from Moonlight Beach, and is appropriately named the Inn at Moonlight Beach. On some beaches, residents are allowed to bring their dogs and spectators enjoy great games of dog/human Frisbee. No matter what beach you're on, you'll see hundreds of people spending the whole day under the sun with friends and family. The best and most popular beach is at the end of 15th Street - crowded year around with families, couples, friends and surfers. A good selection of Del Mar hotels and inns can be found near the beaches.

5. Pedal Around Town

Historic Coast Highway 101 runs through the center of downtown Del Mar and is one of San Diego County's best cycling routes. Distance bikers start their rides in Del Mar and head either south to Torrey Pines Reserve or north to Solana Beach, Encinitas and Carlsbad. For less intense riders, bicycling is one of the simplest ways to have fun, enjoy the wonderful Del Mar scenery and stay fit and in-shape, especially if you're enjoying the breakfasts at one of the Del Mar Bed and Breakfasts, inns or hotels in town. With great biking weather all year, you can ride up and down quiet residential streets and along the ocean until you're ready for lunch - Epazote anyone?

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Several years ago Terry Hunefeld retired as a CEO from By Referral Only, Inc follow his bliss of pelagic birding - the art of going to sea to observe seabirds. He and his wife Ann own the Inn at Moonlight Beach near the sea in the San Diego area. For more info, click Bed and Breakfasts in Del Mar or Del Mar B&Bs.

Looking Forward To Your Weekend Breaks In UK

By Arthur Townlands

Are you tired of the same routine daily? Do you feel like it's just another weekday and weekend? If you cannot afford to take long holidays, you can take weekend breaks in UK. You do not have to worry about making changes to your work plans or even take leave. All you have to do is pack up and leave on Friday or even Saturday and enjoy some exotic places in UK.

For some amazing cute villages, you can take a weekend getaway in Scotland. They have some excellent looking towns and countryside with narrow lanes and cozy cafes. If you love the hustle and bustle, cities like Dublin, London, Paris and Birmingham also make a fun filled weekend. There is so much to do, see and experience in these places.

Most motels and holiday tours offer weekend special rates and packages. This could be a bottle of champagne, free dinner or late checkout. So check out the various deals available in a place of your interest. There is a big range of accommodation available from budget apartments to self contained luxury villas.

If you are from London, you could explore Outer London for a change. It's not far, so you will not have to worry about travel time or getting tired. If you cannot drive, trains the best way to get around. You can even visit Lake District and South England in the trains. Be it the North of England or South, there are tourist locations all around.

There are popular tourist destinations such as the beaches in the South West of England. Apart from the vast stretch of pristine water, you can also discover the Dartmoor National Park, Cornwall, Plymouth and Cardiff.

If you want to get close to nature, visit the Lake District and see the beauty of the lakes, awesome mountains and heritage. Weekend breaks in UK are the best way to rejuvenate yourself.

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A Guide to Costa Rica Attractions

By Victor C. Krumm

Costa Rica is a very small Central American country bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Many who visit find a tropical paradise. It got its name 600 years ago by Christopher Columbus who, when he landed along its Caribbean coast was so enraptured he named the place 'Costa Rica' or the 'Rich Coast'.

In a region often known for its instability, Costa Rica stands alone. Though tumultuous Nicaragua is to the north and Panama is to its south, it constitutionally abolished its military nearly 70 years ago. Today, along with Switzerland, it is one of only two countries with no army. The country is particularly famous for its wide biodiversity. There is an abundance of beautiful rain forests, cloudforests, rugged mountains and, of course, its amazing beaches, all close at hand.

The world-wide economic downturn has proven challenging to Costa Rica tourism, which has been struggling. However, every challenge presents an opportunity and if you are thinking of a vacation, now may be exactly the time to travel Costa Rica. Airfares are cheap and there are some great travel and accommodation bargains. Indeed, the Costa Rica Institute of Tourism (ICT) has put together a website with discount coupons. Simply Google 'visitcostarica.com/crplus' to check it out. And do not forget that lots and lots of resorts and hotels will offer discounts if you just ask.

Costa Rica is particularly famous for its wildlife. Did you know that tiny Costa Rica, only about the size of little West Virginia, has more species of butterflies than in all of the countries on the African continent combined? There are nearly as many different kinds of birds in Costa Rica as in the entire continental United States (and only about 100 fewer species than the entire continent of Europe). The diversity is simply staggering. Nearly one of every five species of plant and animal on the face of the planet is found in tiny, tiny Costa Rica! You are going to find fascinating tropical rainforests or spectacular cloudforests and beautiful rugged coastlines along two tropical oceans. And, as small as it is, Costa Rica has set aside nearly 25% of the country for protected national park and wildlife sanctuaries.

Perhaps you would like to see a volcano. There are over 100 in this little country but only a handful are active. Arenal Volcano is the most active and with some frequency erupts with spectacular shows. Hot springs resorts have popped up nearby and lots of folks sit in the warm waters, tropical drinks in hand, and marvel at the nearby volcano. Just minutes away is Lake Arenal, Costa Rica's largest lake, famed for its great freshwater fishing and world-class windsurfing. Or, just outside San Jose, nearby the international airport, nestled in the cloudforest, is Poas Volcano with the second largest volcanic crater on the planet. My advice is to visit this place early in the morning (before the clouds come in) and on a weekday (because it is packed with Costa Ricans on the weekend). And, by all means, drive to the top of mighty Irazu early in the morning. Only a few miles from San Jose, it is like no place else you'll ever go. Why? Because, on a clear day, you can stand on an active volcano and see the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans at the same time! I love the romance of this place because, just a few months before he was killed, JFK flew into Costa Rica and was greeted with a spectacular eruptive salute. Two greats in awe of one another!

Then there are the Seven Wonders of Costa Rica, selected by Costa Ricans themselves: mighty Arenal Volcano and spectacular Poas Volcano. Little visited Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve with its great plant and animal diversity---including the only butterfly in the world that makes a noise! Halfway to the Galapagos is magnificent Cocos Island, called the "most beautiful island in the world" by Jacques Cousteau, a famous pirate hiding place with huge fortunes buried but never found, and the best large animal diving on the planet. Mount Chirripo is the tallest mountain in Central America and as you climb from its tropical base to its summit, you may think you are in the Andes with its cold glacial lakes. Or, take a pleasant hike to Rio Celeste (Celestial River) where the river magically changes from crystal clear to sky-blue in front of your eyes. Finally, there is remote Tortuguero National Park, with mile after mile of seemingly deserted beaches---until the wondrous sea turtles invade by the tens of thousands to nest.

No vacation is complete without visiting several of its simply amazing beaches. You are going to find nearly 800 miles of beaches: white sand beaches, brown sand beaches, black sand beaches, even coral beaches. Along two oceans. Dozens have been awarded the famed 'Blue Flag' certificates meaning they are the best of the best ecologically. The north Pacific coast is increasingly developed with great resorts, hotels, and golf courses. Meanwhile, the Caribbean coast remains far more undeveloped while maintaining its particular Caribbean flavor. There are very popular beaches (particularly over Easter and Christmas) and virtually deserted beaches. To go from one to another is often just a few minutes' drive.

Here is a partial list of more things to do and attractions to see during the days: 1. Fish for marlin (I recently fought a 450 pounder before releasing it), sailfish, tarpon, snook, and dozens of other denizens. 2. Surf world famous beaches or watch world-championship surfing contests. 3. Raft or kayak in whitewater that will take your breath away or leisurely raft a tropical river with the kids. 4. Golf at courses designed by world-famous designers. 5. Windsurf at Lake Arenal. 6. Bungee jump into deep canyons or at night. 7. Ecotourism. 8. Zipline through tropical forests. 9. Go to a bullfight (where only the bullfighters are allowed to be harmed). 10. Horseback ride in the mountains or along the beaches. 11. Hang-glide. 12. Rappel waterfalls. 13. Take a train ride---in a genuine Swiss train to a genuine Swiss mountain hotel. 14. Visit Corcovado, the most biologically intense place on earth. 15. Scuba or skin dive. 16. Whale watch (Costa Rica has the world's longest whale-watching season). 17. Visit tropical gardens or tour coffee plantations. 18. Bike, hike, rent motorcycles. 19. Hike into the crater of an active volcano. 19. Visit an African wildlife park. 20. Take a photography or eco tour. 21. Take a volunteer vacation. And more!

The capital of the country is San Jose. It offers an abundance of things to do and most of the population (and traffic) is there. It is famous for its lively Latino style nightlife and also boasts plenty of shops and museums and other attractions. It is also home to a particularly impressive national theatre that is definitely worth a visit if you are going to be spending any time in the city. And, at night, San Jose and most of the beach communities provide lots of adult entertainment. Restaurants, cinemas, plays, bars, nightclubs (many, very adult in tone and tenor), casinos, and beautiful, hot women from around the world. Just remember: what happens here, stays here. And, increasingly, there are more and more places to go and activities for gays and lesbians.

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Short Breaks In UK, North Wales - The Ultimate Destination

By Arthur Townlands

It is a well known fact that taking short breaks are beenficial, everyone should do this and in the UK this is an easy thing to accomplish. This s a small island, with big history and a brilliant public transport system so short breaks in UK are easy to do, inexpensive if out of season and there is no reason not to do this.

Because I love it so much, I am going to talk about North Wales as being the ultimate UK short break destination. The countryside is dynamic and visiting is almost like being in another country. The language they speak is Welsh, but don't worry, they also speak English. From the moment you enter North Wales the name change and reading town names can be difficult for overseas tourists, but don't worry the locals are friendly.

One of the most beautiful places in North Wales is the Snowdonia National Park, Mount Snowdon is the highest peak in the UK, south of the Scottish highlands. And it is here that Sir Edmund Hillary prepared for is accent up Everest. It is the perfect place for hikers, climber, walkers, mountain bikers and worshipers of natures' beauty at its best.

North Wales has the best beaches in the UK too, these are award winning beaches and the Llyn (pronounced hlin) Peninsula is the home of the Black Rock sands of which dunes are of special scientific interest. This beach is popular for surfers and you can enjoy unbelievable views of Cardigan Bay from here. Lligwy Beach received a Green Coast Award and a 10mps speed limit, so it is the ultimate slow-paced beach to relax on.

A visit to Beaumaris Castle is a must and the medieval town of Beuamaris it quite beautiful. When they say it's all in a name, they mean it in relationship to this town. The name is derived from the French/Norman and it means beautiful marsh. The castle is from the era of King Edward I and it has murder slots (defense for the inner bailey), spy holes, a moat and a drawbridge. Work began on this castle in 1295, continued for 35 years and was never finished, not that you would know, because it is a technically perfect example of a castle of its time, and the best surviving example in the world.

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Hawaii Family Vacation-Enjoy 3 Unique Adventures

By Ted Felber

Vacationing in Hawaii with your family will give everyone memories which will last forever. There is so much to do there that you will never run out of things to do during your vacation. Hawaii has been referred to as "Paradise" so you may think you have traveled to a whole new land. In a way, you did as it's culture is so different from what we experience at home. Your children will love the opportunity to experience it and the unique activities it has to offer.

Family Vacation in Hawaii: Adventures in the Tropical Water

Snorkeling is an activity which is fun, inexpensive and makes your family vacation into an aquatic adventure! You can snorkel with your kids in the shallows while seeing colorful fish and other marine life which make their homes in the coral reef.

You'll want to be sure to have some disposable underwater cameras handy; your kids are sure to want to get pictures of their favorite underwater sights. You can also bring along a waterproof fish ID card and make a game of seeing how many you can spot. At Oahus Sea Life Park, your kids can get more up close and personal; they'll be able to meet and greet dolphins and even shake hands with a seal!

Don't like the water, but love tropical fish?

You can pay a visit to the Maui Ocean Center, where you'll be able to walk through an acrylic tunnel in the largest tropical reef aquarium in the country! Here you'll see tiger sharks and Hawaii's largest predators swimming all around you!

Hawaii Family Adventures: Visit the Volcanos

This is a great time to see a volcano if that is something you always wanted to do. Many people find this to be the most memorable part of their vacation. The best place to go is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the the Big Island. Volcanoes in the area have been active for 7,000 years and have transformed the island.

You'll be able to see terrain ranging from snow-capped mountains to lush rain forests to tropical beaches; all on one island! You may be in Hawaii, but you may need a winter coat for this trip as temperatures on the mountain tops can get down to 30 degrees!

Book a Volcano Sightseeing Tour online and a local guide will take you to the volcanoes' edge. You will see Kilauea, the most active of all the volcanoes on the planet, which you visit on foot while enjoying spectacular views of terrain along the way. Marvel at the flow of lava at 2,000 degrees with your own eyes.

Hawaii Family Vacation: Heavenly Adventures

More great adventures on the Big Island, and this is an unforgettable one. On Mauna Kea is on of the most power telescopes in the world. Mauna Kea is also one of the tallest mountains in the world including it's underwater depth. One of the greatest things you can experience is watching the stard and the sky from this telescope. Your family will not soon forget this adventure.

The next adventure to pursue is a trip to the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii in the town of Hilo. This 52 foot domed planetarium has unbelievable multimedia shows which will not only education your children, but also fascinate them.

You'll see the worlds first Sky Scan 3D imaging system, which projects breathtaking 3D images from the Mauna Kea telescopes! While never leaving Hawaii, you can take a trip through the entire galaxy and more at Imiloas 4D2U theater.

Whether its watching a volcanic eruption, relaxing on the beach or watching the stars, Hawaii is a place of endless possibilities and many adventures. There's always something great to do on your family vacation in Hawaii, and once you visit, you'll want to return again and again!

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Business through Crafting

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

Ever wanted to start your own business but doesn't seem to know where to start? This article might be of help for those of you itching to earn a few extra bucks. What I mean by this is to fully discover your heart's passion and browse through the inner core of your being. By doing this you will be able to come face to face with your own self and the things that you are good at and the things that you want to do in life. First tip in creating a successful business is to choose a product/ service that is close to your heart.

Crafters are small business people who are able to transform a hobby into a money making opportunity. Crafting for them is doing what they love to do and at the same time earning extra cash for it. Crafting as a business is an excellent business model for people who are on the artistic side- say people, who are very good at using their hands in making unique and quaint pieces.

Upon visiting craft fairs we are welcomed by crafters and their craftworks using their heavenly talents. These craftworks are carefully woven and done by their own meticulous hands which make some of them a pricey commodity. Craftworks can be purchased at low to high prices. The more intricate the details in the craft are, the pricier it is usually represented.

Crafters indeed earn a lot of revenue in doing the thing that they love to do. At craft fairs, crafters and exhibitors usually pay what you call as Registration/ Exhibit Fee in order to show their goods or wares to the spectators. Imagine being able to have fun and earn at the same time. That would be really a fabulous way to live.

Catch a glimpse of your favorite crafts and their makers at a nearby craft fair in your neighborhood.

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Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as craft fairs will open one's spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home's borders. If youre staying in the US, the author suggests checking out craft shows for entertainments to make your stay memorable.

Mushrooms: Festivals

By Ian Kleine

Indiana holds one of the largest mushroom festivals and car shows in the surrounding states, the Manfield Village Mushroom Festival and Car Show which is most usually held around the weekends of the last week of April. The mushroom festival is a certified family event and a sure crowd gatherer, especially if you have the weekend off for some mushroom gathering fun.

The event registers early, so it is advised that you get your family wagon (don't forget to bring your family of course) up and running and go to the registration site for the events. You can choose from organized mushroom hunts, buying of mushrooms, and the selling of mushrooms at organized auctions. There are cash prizes for the largest hunted mushroom for the day (as long as it is a mushroom, the judges would not care where you got it...so long as it's not illegal).

Enjoy the mushroom you hunt because you can bring it home and make it into a hearty, and delightful meal. Those who find the largest and most mushrooms from everyone also gets to bring home an intriguing hand carved, wooden mushroom walking stick.

The registration starts at around eight to ten in the morning with an eight dollar entry fee. Mushrooms for selling at the Mushroom Auction are open all day, for bidders and sellers near and far. Auctions are held at the Red Barn.

The Mansfield Car Show happens on the second day of the festival, a Sunday, with registrations from eight in the morning up until noontime. Oldies up till the latest models will come parading, so car lovers are bound to find something to pique their interest. There are also shops and vendors setting up arts, crafts and flea markets for the buyer in you. Tours for the Mansfield Roller Mill are open and there are food booths for the gastronomist as well.

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The Right Demographics

By Ian Kleine

There is no proper business without the proper trading and the proper people to market it to. Oftentimes, great ideas are thrown in to the slump because of failed marketing and for other reasons as well. It is not sometimes with the proprietor or the entrepreneur but also with the market itself. Why, is there something wrong with the market?

Of course, half of the business depends upon the customer. Upon the market itself. It sometimes is not in your power to manipulate the market, but you sure can manipulate your business to fit your market.

The most common fault most businesses experience is that they do not determine the market type that they are in right now. Often, it's a dive to the unknown, with you not knowing what you're position in the market is. You need determination of self, determination of others and determination of what the current market situation is.

Market situation being the current condition and situation of the customers. This includes certain demands, dislikes, wants and needs of the customers. It is your company, your job, to fulfill those demands and needs. Certainly, include wants in there too. Because you have to set it into the folks out there that they need you, not the other way around.

Check the age group, the demography, everything that can influence the buyer's taste and judgments. Certainly a teen customer would generally be more liberated in spending rather than a tight-middle-aged earner, right? Work this knowledge to your advantage.

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Health on Festivals

By Ian Kleine

There's not much to consider when attending a festival for the fair. That is of course, unless you've been doing this for almost the whole part of your life. Managing and carrying your own table or booth can be somewhat distressing, panic-inducing, and hyperventilating. There are a lot of things that could happen while you're at the booth and a lot of things can and WILL happen.

Boredom. The number one enemy of most trade and fair holders. Boredom strikes with little mercy and in a quick fashion. When you have nothing to do in your booth (and oftentimes this will happen, especially on a slow day), when there's no customer, or if generally, nothing exciting happens at all. There's but one thing you can do to quell this away: do something. Anything. At least something that can distract you and your ensuing boredom.

Customer relations. Let's admit that most customers view salespersons and/or people that handle the tables as one with an intellect lower than theirs (probably because people attribute that most sales person barely finish high school. Yes, I'm just pointing out the general consensus. No offense to our hardworking salesmen and women.)

Be at ease. You know who you are, and you know your capabilities. If you do find a customer that is very difficult, and very demeaning with his or her attitude towards you. Step up, but don't overpower. The basic component of tai chi comes to mind, exhaust your opponent with their own energy. Or at least, maybe let unsightly comments pass from one ear to the next.

The usual humidity, frizzy hair, sweat and dankness, and all other things could factor and add up to the weight of irritation and annoyance. You need to suck it up and brave the reality of handling a table. That, or get a friend or companion to join you. It'll halve the problem up.

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Fun in the Florida Keys

By Deb Schwabe

The Florida Keys offers the benefits of a tropical paradise but is right at home here in the United States! With world-class diving and fishing, incredible scenery, and so much to do " its a great choice for your next vacation.

Theres plenty to do in the Keys, but first you have to decide which area youd like to stay in. Are you more into the diving scene in Key Largo, or the fun nightlife in Key West? Maybe you love fishing, sightseeing, or just sunbathing. The first thing to do is figure out what type of vacation youre looking for " active and fun-filled or laid back and relaxing.

Key Largo is known for its diving, and with PenneKamp Coral Reef State Park, youve got a great place to get started. Its great for beginner divers and experienced divers. Looking for a little more action, head down to busier Key West.

Are you looking for a relaxing trip or a trip full of fun and activity? In the Florida Keys, youve got both options. Why not mix it up and drop the stress at the door. Enjoy the beauty and wide choice of activities, and then take some time to decompress!

If you love playing in the water, youll love the Florida Keys. With so much water around, its idea for boating, fishing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking and so much more. Dont forget the sun block!

Imagine your own paradise right here in the United States. No need to pack up and head to the Caribbean, or worry about a passport. Your passport is to fun in Florida.

The Florida Keys is made up of a small group of small islands and lots of keys. The islands are connected by bridges. The length of the Keys runs a little over 100 miles. Youll find Key Largo at the northern tip and Key West at the southern tip.

With so much to do, isnt it time to plan your next family vacation in The Keys. Whether you choose Marathon, Key Largo, Key West or any of the others, theres something fun to do. What are you waiting for? Lets book that vacation!

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Taking A Serene Romantic Getaway On The Mississippi With Cupid

By Anthony Herbert

Knowing the closeness that exist between romances and cruising, one cannot i anyway underestimate the value that can be gotten from riding in a boat that moves slowly on a calm sea, river, lake or ocean with a spouse on a romantic getaway on the Mississippi.

The Mississippi is associated with resources and fine climate that enables residents and tourists to have recreational opportunities like swimming, boat cruising and fishing thereby making a romantic getaway cruise on its river a permanent reminder of when life moved slowly making good things its features as a result of the boats movement, water calmness and a tranquil romantic environment around.

The Mississippi has abundant water resources and serene climate which has given both residents and tourists lasting recreational opportunities that include swimming, boat riding and fishing among others, hence a romantic getaway on the Mississippi river simply reminds anyone of the time when life moved pretty much slower with nice features as the best choice because of the gracious movement style of the ships, the tranquillity of the waters and the carefully packaged romantic environment around fun lovers.

In addition to having discount cruises from major cruise liners, the boarders may relax to jazz music in New Orleans, enjoy their nice Cajun cuisine and view the getaway arch in St. Louis as the riverboat passes.

An unforgettable and quite affordable feeling of romance throughout North America is inevitable when one cruises for one, two or more days along St. Laurence River or goes down the Mississippi.

By having a cruising recreation of one, two or even more days along the St. Laurence river or even down the Mississippi you will definitely experience a memorable and affordable romantic vacation throughout North America.

Passengers who love to drive themselves are presented with the opportunity to do so since there are small boats and houseboats for rental on the Mississippi. Early booking discounts and other offers and updates are given by many cruise liners who wish to prevent empty staterooms by getting more passengers on board. If the interests and requirements of a passenger are met by a discount cruises, then they are good.

Since it is fun all way the having a romantic getaway on the Mississippi, all passengers is however required to come on board during summer with their hats and sun glasses.

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Starting Up Your Glass Bead Craft Business

By Rick Amorey

If you want to make a unique kind of jewelry for yourself or your friends and family members, you will find that one of the best materials that you can use is glass beads. Beautiful and wonderfully exquisite, glass beads offer a lot of diversity when it comes to making handmade jewelry. Learn how to make the pieces that you are interested in below!

You'll find that you can get started with little effort and with hardly any problems at all when you consider making glass bead jewelry. Even people who are brand new to the process can get some handmade beaded jewelry that is wonderfully and surprisingly unique. Below, I present some advice at getting started on making handmade beaded treasures.

The first thing to consider would be what supplies you're going to need. Remember that besides the beads, you will also need some jewelry wire that will let you string them. Other than that, you'll also have to look for accent beads that you might want to incorporate into your jewelry design, clasps and closures (which are also known as findings), as well as wire cutters and pliers that will add that finishing touch to your jewelry.

These supplies are readily available at any craft store in your area, and you'll soon realize that there are a multitude of options open for you. When you go to the fabric or craft store, for example, you'll find that there are also plenty of books on crafts. These will help you decide the design you want; and with just a little bit of work, you'll get the results that will make you happy.

Wanting to make your own glass bead jewelry will of course lead to having to think about which glass beads you'll want to use. This becomes easier if you have already been to the craft or fabric store; you'll already have a fair idea of what you want. So look for the materials that you need, don't compensate, and amazingly crafted glass beads in no time!

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Fun with Nature

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

Eco Camp is designed for a person who wants to get closer to nature; Eco Camp is a three day nature experience. Here participants are given the chance to explore the wilderness. They will also be learning about solar power and simple gardening. Eco camp teaches the partaker on how to build underground homes, as well as caring for rare carnivorous plants.

All of the camp activities are hands-on; campers build and create projects each day. Whatever they build inside Eco Camp is theirs to keep. Kids will bring home several types of carnivorous plant; they will also create art from the sun and many other fun nature loving activities. Also, campers are to bring home their very own solar powered race car.

Planting and hiking is mostly the campers' life inside Eco Camp. Eco Camp encourages campers to explore the outdoors. Campers can get close encounter with the beauty of flora and fauna. Campers also learn about clean energy. Clean energy plays a vital role in economic growth and poverty reduction. Early exposure to these kinds of matter will instill the good values to kids as they grow.

Campers in Eco Camp can get pleasure from the beauty of nature and appreciate the natural environment through tons of interactive activities. They will be making organic herb garden to keep on a window sill at their respective home. Eco Camp is for limited accommodations only, facilitators wanted to concentrate on small population for better learning and mastery. Due to limited slots early registration is advised.

Eco Camp is fun combined with environmental consciousness and awareness. Facilitator of this camp enhances the youth's capability to establish and keep ties with environment programs. The Camp helps formal education of the youth on ecology. Eco camp helps in spreading the environment awareness in other sectors of the society.

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Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as craft fairs will open one's spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home's borders. If youre staying in the US, the author suggests checking out craft shows for entertainments to make your stay memorable.

Car show

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

We have always marveled at the beauty and power of automobiles. We had watched its growth from scratch to its breaking of sound barriers. Since its down as a internal combustion driven transport vehicle.

Automobiles are works of art so some say, they are made with performance and form in mind. A lot of respected names are in the automobile industry such as Mercedes, BMW, Toyota, and Ford to name a few. Cars take a lot of form we have compact cars, sub-compact cars, sports cars and AUV's just to name a few. Their names are based on its classification and use. All of its types have its own admirers, revered because of its beauty features and charisma.

This coming August a car show will be held it is one of the most followed and waited upon cars shows in the United States of America. A lot of cars from custom to branded are showcased in this event. New designs and new types are on display. You will even spend hours just admiring the color of one vehicle. The whole establishment will be filled with people and cars full of energy to last the whole day.

A lot of pocket seminars will also be held by some of the exhibitors, you can expect that you will be educated and informed on new products and technologies. A lot of side events will also be held because some of them are also customizers or brand representatives. You can expect new products that are of the shelf. Paints, motor parts, and accessories are available for you to explore.

Come and join us in this Rocking at the Park Car show. Enjoy the atmosphere of automobile loco and share it with people of common interest. It is Guaranteed that you will have a fun and educative experience

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Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as craft fairs will open one's spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home's borders. If youre staying in the US, the author suggests checking out craft shows for entertainments to make your stay worthwhile.

How to Sell Well

By Ian Kleine

When you are considering going on that road to selling your crafts at a crafts fair, understand that you are taking a big step forward. Along with the associated risks, and challenges that are involved with this step. There are a lot of things to consider first, in order to systematically sell stuff, categorizes and put all things in proper order, and to mentally prepare yourself for this undertaking. Selling stuff is no easy walk in the park kiddies.

Firstly, immerse yourself in crafts fairs around your locality and even in other places. There will come a time that you will have to move your market and discover new ones and other niches as well. Attend a few fairs and see for yourself, first hand, what is happening inside.

See both juried and non-juried shows, watch how judges rate crafts, see the quality you need to reach in order to deem your craft customer-quality passed. Find out which venue is also most suited for your craft, whether indoors, a fair, or a show or even a booth. Check the pamphlet provided to see the specifications of the fair, so you wouldn't get confused later on when you make big decisions.

Do your research. Find out what the common costs are, what additional costs you might incur, your projected income, actual income from other vendors (if they are willing to disclose it), and profitability margin. Each show and craft fair will charge differently, with the normal ones usually being around 200 dollars to 300 dollars; the more expensive and exclusive ones could reach up to 500 or more. Of course, this comes with more benefits that the people that engage in these types of shows actually are willing to buy more and spend more.

Don't forget to tabulate your material costs, labor costs, permits and licenses needed, and how many of your products are you going to bring to the craft fair (because seriously, you weren't thinking of bringing them all now, would you?)

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Fruit Tours at Suzanne's

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

Ahoy! This year all our delectable and delicious fruits of the season will once again be bought and tasted for free at the Fruit Farm. It is time once again for the annual Fruit Tours in Suzanne's Fruit Farm at Hampton, Arkansas. Who wouldn't want a bite or two? Of course, everyone wants to have free taste of the sumptous and juicy fruits of the season. And it will only be found at Suzanne's Fruit Farm.

Spring is a season to celebrate not just for the warmer weather and the more colorful and green surroundings but also for the delicious fruits that it produce. It is really true that buying at Farmers Markets and Fruit Farm is a rewarding experience because in here, one gets to buy the freshest and most great tasting fruits because they only sell those in season. Unlike in the traditional grocery and supermarket settings, the fruits are generally picked off-season which attributes to its not so great and full taste.

Another reason to be present at Suzanne's Fruit Farm is because fruits are deemed fertilized and culitvated using the safest methods available. You can also get a feel of what you're eating because you will be talking with the owner, Suzanne on a personal basis. You get to ask your questions and Suzanne answers you with her farming skills and some secret tips and advice.

Fruit Tours will never be complete without your favorite companions so make sure that you bring one along. Oh and the Fruit tour is also a chance to meet and greet with your favorite local fruit suppliers. It is also a time for them to sell their preserves and fruit jams in their pretty packaging.

Come to the Fruit Tours at Suzanne's Fruit Farm and grab a taste of a fruit or two!

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Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as craft fairs will open one's spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home's borders. If youre staying in the US, the author suggests checking out craft shows for entertainments to make your stay worthwhile.

Finding Short Breaks In England

By Arthur Townlands

Contrary to popular belief, England actually offer some of the finest holidays in Europe. While you certainly won't be expecting so much sun and sand like you would in other holiday destinations, there are some particularly pleasant beach resorts in the United Kingdom and they are not too crowded either.

There are literally hundreds of great destinations in England. There are seaside resorts which are wonderful in the summer and very viable alternative destinations for a beach holiday. There are also many towns and counties which are famous for beautiful landscape in history. You can see such a diversity in culture and scenery that is particularly impressive by European standards.

Certain areas of England are famous for beautiful castles, cathedrals and country houses. England has one of the most extensive cultures and histories of all the countries in the world and if you go about finding the right sort of break in England, you certainly won't be disappointed.

Just a name a few ideal destinations, London is the most obvious and has plenty of attractions. However, if you want a more peaceful holiday then rural England makes for an unforgettable experience. There are plenty of quaint holiday cottages all over the country available for rent. Another particularly popular place to pay a visit to is the Cotswolds which though rather expensive, but some are the finest areas in the country.

If you want to experience the English countryside, then you should consider renting a holiday cottage. There are so many holiday cottages on offer in all areas of the country and this will give you a fantastic insight into the local way of life.

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Tenerife - Island Hopping Gateway To The Canaries

By Tom Baily

When you mention Island hopping the Canary Islands doesn't spring to mind but for those visiting the archipeligo this year there are opportunities to use Tenerife as a jumping off point to the other islands in the area.

If your are planning to head off to the southern resorts of Tenerife such as Playa de Las Americas and Los Cristianos why not divert to the port instead where you can take a trip to one of the nearby islands on the frequent and inexpensive ferry or catamaran services.

La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma are served by ferry operator Naviera Armas (www.navieraarmas.com).

A high speed catamaran service connects the Gomeran ports of Valle Gran Ray, Puerto Santiago and San Sebastian to Los Cristianos on Tenerife. This is run by Fred Olsen lines (www.fredolsen.es/PublicSite/FredOlsenExpress) who also have a route to La Palma (2hrs) on one of their larger vessels.

Another option is to catch a bus from the airport to Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the north of the island. From here you can jump on a ferry to Lanzarote, El Hierro, La Palma, Fuertoventura or Gran Canaria. These services are run by Naviera Armas and they also have routes to Madeira and Portugal. In addition, Gran Canaria can be reached by a catamaran service which is run by Fred Olsen.

Island hopping is a great way to experience the diversity of the Canary Islands, from the hedonistic resorts of south Tenerife, the prehistoric sub tropical rainforests of La Gomera, the spectacular Cumbre Vieja on La Palma or the moon landscapes of Lanzarote.

Dolphins, Pilot whales are just some of the wildlife you may spot when travelling between the islands. And don't forget to take a camera as some of the scenery is spectacular. On Tenerife, Mount Teide rises to 16,000ft above sea level and is often snow capped during the winter months.

Binter Canarias (www.bintercanarias.com) operate scheduled flights between the islands and for those of a weak disposition to the sea this is a great alternative to catching a boat.

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Property and life in Costa Rica - A Place to Look At

By Randy Berg

Most of the Americans intend to invest their money in Costa Rica, as Property and life in Costa Rica is becoming very interesting for various reasons. Generally, they consider Property and life in Costa Rica, specialized for holiday homes, retirement homes and as real estate investment.

The mode of investment in Cost Rica, by Americans, are retirement villas, investment mode and holiday homes. They want to have an alternative home and price here are affordable and hence this is a very good investment option. The growth of prospects is very high and people can really earn good returns if the investment is done in the right way and the right place.

Further Property and life in Costa Rica is valued, as one needs just $2,000 per month to live comfortably in Costa Rica. Retirement homes seem to be increasing owing to the cheap medical expenses in Costa Rica. There are lots of options which people need to consider and then go in for before buying a good property which is very important as people can lose big amount of money if things are not done in the right way and can lose their earnings.

As the Costa Rica takes only three hours of flight journey from US, Americans feel comfort of home with Property and life in Costa Rica. This is one big advantage as well as one main reason why property costs are going very high in this area also they want to make very good money.

One will not miss their pals in native land and rights are also equivalent to residents. All this is very important thing, since you don't want to stay in the place where you are not treated very well. There are lots of tax benefits in property that attract the migrants to select Costa Rica.

All the naturals from beaches to blowing volcanoes, rainforest, beautiful hills, and wonderful countryside are abundant in Costa Rica. This is a lovely region and people do have a good time visiting this place and see their investment growing over a period.

The mechanical life in the busy cities of the US is absent and makes the life peaceful in Costa Rica. This piece of land is considered to be the portion of paradise by the migrants, along with the benefit of huge returns on their investment. The retired people deemed to favor Costa Rica for all these above reason to buy Property and life in Costa Rica.

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Rogers Farmers Market at Arkansas

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

Many people get bogged down as to where they can find the best and freshest fruits and vegetables in the vicinity. With this kind of dilemna one is faced with the possibility of buying from Farmers Markets, a place where the ingredients are fresh and cultivated in a safe way. In Farmer's Markets, the produces are always in a good condition and fruits are always in season. To start with, let us further review the advantages of Farmers Markets over traditional grocery style stores.

*Produces (i.e. vegetables and fruits) are always fresh, fruits are sold in season- That is farmers markets usually open from 8-12 noon and prices usually goes down before noon because the vegetables ar enot fresh anymore. Farmers do not pick fruits that are not in season to be able to preserve the freshness. In farmers markets the produces are guaranteed fresh because they are often handpicked by the farmers on the wee hours of the morning because it is sold.

*Guaranteed lower prices- this is because at Farmers Markets there are no rental fees and middlemen fees that is why you only get to pay for the exact price of your commodity.

*You get to know what you're eating- at Farmers Market you can ask the farmers on the process that they used in cultivating their crop. You can have first hand information that what you eat is being processed from the freshest and safest process of culitvation.

*Farmers usually belong in an association that caters to the needs of their fellow farmers and their chosen charities. You get to help the farmers' community and support their endeavors.

*It is a place where you can meet your future favorite supplier. Farmers Markets are fun ways to go out and bond with your friends nad bask in the exciting crowd.

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Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as craft fairs will open one's spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home's borders. If youre staying in the US, the author suggests checking out craft shows for entertainments to make your stay memorable.

Try London Weekend Breaks For Something Completely Different

By Arthur Townlands

As far as exciting cities go, London is one of the more cosmopolitan and happening cities. There is plenty to do, but most of the sights are a tourist trap. However there are also some best kept secrets which not many people are aware of and we are going to discuss some of these in relationship to London weekend breaks.

Although visiting the British Museum has its merits and it is one of the most visited place in London, why not try to avoid the camera clicking crowds and see something really interesting instead. Who wants to see the same old sights anyway?

The Hunterian recently underwent a 3 million revamp, and if you fancy having a look at Winston Churchill's gnashers, this is the place to see them. The Hunterian is a medical museum annexed to the Royal College of Surgeons of England, so if you fancy your history mixed up with the curious and the downright gruesome, it is worth a visit. You will find medical instrument, from centuries ago which look like torture instruments, body parts pickled in formaldehyde and all sorts of strange exhibits.

Not too far from Bromley you will find 22 miles of man-made underground caves. These are the Chilsehurst Caves, and to reach them you get a train from London Bridge. They offer a 45 minute tour of the caves where many people spent their time during the Blitz of London. The tour informs you about the relationship caves have with the Romans, Druids and the Kent Mushroom Co, and quite disconcertingly the guide refers to the world above as "topside".

Another best kept London secret is the "Secret Cinema". This is a society of cinema goers with a difference. It is not about cineplexes, multiplexes, popcorn and slushies. It is about adventure! Joining this group of people may just give you reason to visit London more often than you might normally. As once a month they screen a film in a different but exciting venue. You don't know what film will be shown till you arrive and one of the more recent viewings was the Gus Van Sant film "Paranoid Park" which was eerily shown in an abandoned railway tunnel.

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Tips for Traveling the World

By Gary Ardnt

Novices to international travel often ask, what special tips or knowledge should I know before I go traveling the world? While these individuals are correct in assuming that traversing the planet will indeed be different than a Sunday drive through the countryside or a weekend get-a-way to a neighboring state or province, they tend to overlook that the same common sense one employs in day to day life or casual domestic travel will serve them well abroad as well.

One of the most important things to remember when you travel is to watch yourself. A lot of people leave common sense behind them when they go overseas. However, just because you are in a different place doesn't mean safety should go out the window. While tourist areas in most country are safe, you do need to watch out for pickpockets and touts. Make sure you where a money belt and always say no to people who come up to you to sell things.

Budgeting is an important part of travel. You'll have many chances to spend money while you are traveling and if you are not careful, you'll find you constantly overspend. Make sure you create a tight budget before you go overseas so that you can accurately divide up your money. Otherwise, you run the risk of always spending. It's easier it is to spend than it is to save!

That being said, being familiar with your surroundings is perhaps the second most important tip to carry with you when traveling abroad. Try to stay in main tourist areas or on busy and well lit and open streets and throughways. If you need to travel into more "local" spots be sure you go during day time and always with people you trust and who can speak the local tongue if you yourself are not able to do so.

Moreover, it's helpful for you to be aware of the location of all local law enforcement buildings and offices and, if there is one in the country you find yourself in, the location of the embassy of your home nation. Countless world travelers have returned home with stories of both joy and horror that rested or fell on how well a traveler knew his surroundings. So in short, play it safe and stay close to others in your travel party or those your trust.

If you use these tips and advice on your next world travel trip, then you will be able to have a much more enjoyable time. These tips will keep you safe, help you travel easier, carry less, spend less, and interact with the locals more. It's a tall order but one these tips fulfill.

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Gary Ardnt has been traveling the world for over two years. He has visited over 40 countries and has been published in many magazines. For more information about running a blog about what it is like to travel round the world, check out his website.

Using the Cricut Personal Cutting Machine For Your Scrapbook Needs

By Charlie Torv

A revolutionary breakthrough in paper shaping and cutting, the Cricut machine is a must have. The Cricut can cut out beautiful designs without the help of a computer, simply by touching a button. Card making, scrapbooking, paper crafting, home dcor and school projects are made easier as the Cricut machine cuts out fun shapes and letters.

The Cricut personal cutting system is portable and does not require a computer. It is an innovative scrapbooking tool and a great investment for the crafting enthusiast. The Cricut machine uses cartridges and simple keypad overlays to help you make thousands of great shapes, letters, and phrases in a variety of sizes and styles.

Provo Craft, a leader in scrapbook materials and designs, created the Cricut line to include cutting machines, cartridges, and accessories. Purchase any of four new cartridges for your Cricut for a chance to find a Cricut golden ticket, good for a free scrapbooking cruise. A scrapbooking cruise is a new trend that has emerged in the scrapbooking industry and can serve as an excellent retreat for like-minded individuals.

Between July 1-August 15 2009, purchase a newly released Cricut cartridge to participate in the Cricut Ticket promotion. If you find a Cricut golden ticket you win a scrapbooking cruise and embark with your favorite scissors, paper and scrapbooking materials in tow. With your new cartridge you can create thousands of combinations in shapes and sizes while on your Cricut cruise.

The complete Cricut line has everything you need for that special scrapbook page, photo box or greeting card. Easily cut your unique layout designs using your Cricut machine by selecting cutting options directly within the Cricut software. The Cricut is so easy to use that even an elementary school student can prepare professional looking presentations.

Accessories for the Cricut machines include cartridges containing complete alphabet and shape sets, cutting mats, cutting blades, paper-shaping tools, and a storage tote. The storage tote has plenty of room for your cartridges, mats and all your Cricut accessories. These exciting options make the Cricut machines a perfect fit for educators, parents, and crafters of all sorts.

During the Cricut Ticket promotion, newly released cartridges can be purchased for your chance to win a scrapbooking cruise courtesy of Provo Craft. The Cricut cruise combines the love of scrapbooking with the love of cruising. A scrapbooking cruise is the ideal retreat with plush surroundings, great food, entertainment, seminars with scrapbook instructors, sightseeing tours and visits to local shops.

Once you've purchased a Cricut machine, you'll quickly discover that there are a number of accessories available to enhance your scrapbooking experience. When you place your favorite cartridge in your Cricut machine the possibilities are endless. The Cricut machine uses the latest technology that you need for creating special memories for photo albums, scrapbooking, card making and more.

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How to Win Promotional Cricut Cartridge

By Kim Sanders

The Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter machine is the future of home crafting. Simply by touching a button, the new Cricut cartridge can cut beautiful designs and alphabets for card making, scrapbooking, and paper crafting.

The new Cricut product weights seven pounds and comes with the most basic cartridge. You can buy a new Cricut cartridge every time you're ready for a change. You also can be Cricut winners with the Cricut promotions contests.

Cricut products can be fun for the entire family. The shapes and designs can be used for more than just scrapbooking. They can be used for all kinds of paper craft projects.

New Cricut cartridges are constantly being released as part of Cricut promotions. Often new cartridges are theme based. For example the Stand and Salute new Cricut cartridge has been released just in time for summer scrapbooking projects.

A great way to get a new Cricut product is to sign up for Cricut promotions. The company has Cricut winners to give some users the opportunity to try out the new Cricut product.

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Top 10 Ways To Find Cheap Package Holidays Abroad

By David Wright

This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding cheap holidays. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about cheap holidays.

Cheap holidays are not always a bargain. A cheap last minute holiday is undoubtedly one of the best ways to get value for money; but only if the hotel is up to a reasonable standard. Cheap holidays with us have to be snapped up immediately as they represent superb bargains. We have holidays in Goa that are guaranteed to spice up your life. Cheap holidays are easy to find online through travel agent sites. They might be low cost holidays, but you do not need to scrimp on quality.

Search for cheap family holidays and cheap package holidays. Search and book cheap holidays, offers and late deals all in one place. If you are looking for a holiday to Turkey or an all inclusive holiday to Tunisia we can help.

Cheap holidays to Mallorca are enjoyable and exciting, you just have to plan your days to include a little of everything. Once you have seen and done everything you wanted to do, enjoy a relaxing day on the beaches in the hot white sands that look out over the beautiful Mediterranean sea and feel the warn sea breeze. Cheap holiday sites provide important information for our holiday outings. You could read and go over different holiday destinations as well as the ways on how to enjoy the holiday. Cheap holidays and discount travel is an online entity that offers affordable holiday travel plans. Its website offers cheap flights, cheap hotels as well as discount holidays packages around the world.

The best time to learn about cheap holidays is before you're in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable cheap holidays experience while it's still free.

Flights and accommodation are priced according to supply and demand - and this supply and demand follows a certain pattern. Once you know the situations where supply exceeds demand, and you know the right time to buy, you can save big time. Find flights, last minute offers and full package vacations or cheap package holidays, late deals and last minute all inclusive holiday bargains from every major tour operator in the UK.

Book your cheap holidays to Bulgaria today and see for yourself. Book online right now and save everything. Book now for the best deals if you possibly can. Bookings that go through with a flight element generally have a higher booking value on the hotel part as well as being much more likely to include other components such as car hire, transfers or insurance. So from a non profitable flight search you can actually end up with more commission that someone searching for a product that does pay commission.

Magaluf has a kart track on its outskirts and a Lollipops party venue for the children in the center. Golf Fantasia, a wonderful small golf course located near Palma Nova, is a major attraction for golfers. Magaluf is a very popular holiday resort in the island of Majorca, Spain. It is one of the most popular holiday resorts and the whole of the Mediterranean and is extremely famous for its vibrant nightlife and its great parties.

Hopefully the sections above have contributed to your understanding of cheap holidays. Share your new understanding about cheap holidays with others. They'll thank you for it.

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Fiery Arenal Volcano Of Costa Rica

By Frank Scott

With luggage and camera gear packed in the van by 8 in the morning my new friends and I on my photography tour are off to our first destination, promising to be an outstanding adventure. The excitement is high with everyone getting to know each other and talking cameras and pictures on this their first day.

Arenal, an active Costa Rica volcano, is our destination but first there are a couple of photography stops along the way. We go first to the little Tico community of Sarchi where brightly colored, decorated oxen carts are made in an old water powered factory. The second stop is nearby Zarcero, which has, as its focal point, an old wooden church and a double row of lovely topiaries leading up to it. Many memory cards are filled just photographing these two places with the magnificent colours and patterns of Sarchi and the incredible shapes of the topiaries in Zarcero.

The roads in Costa Rica are famous, not only for the magnificent land which they traverse but for their condition. Our driver, Luis, knows that we will encounter many potholes so he is cautious and as a result we are passed by most everything on two or four wheels. Many drivers here, from the ubiquitous taxistas to truck drivers, think they are Formula One drivers. Indeed, reportedly there is a bus driver whose passengers frequently find religion on his overland route.

Lunch in La Fortuna follows and we are now approaching our lodge in Arenal. The road up to the Lodge is a continuous pothole because the rainy season has just ended and most roads are in horrible condition. Our road is unique because it was constructed with crushed lava.

In rounding a curve we come upon a clearing at a river and behold, there is Arenal Volcano! The majority of my group have never been face to face with an active volcano and this perfectly shaped volcano is an awesome sight.

We see that the peak of the cone is shrouded in puffy little white clouds against a cerulean sky. The sight is picture perfect and we stop and everyone quickly descends from the van in the process of attaching cameras to tripods. Some of us wade into the tropical river to capture the incredible image from a different perspective and others are shooting from the riverbank.

Of course being this close to an active volcano could be very dangerous but Arenal is quite predictable, a low risk. The lodge is only one and a half kilometers to the base of the volcano and two kilometers to the top of the cone and needless to say, any activity attracts your attention.

What a surprise that while we are unpacking and settling in, Arenal comes to life again! It roars loudly as smoke and gas shoot many hundreds of feet into the sky and rocks tumble down the slopes. Mantled Howler monkeys hoot loudly following the eruption but we really do not know if they are hooting in protest or howling in support.

While sitting in the lodge dining room enjoying our dinner Arenal speaks again. Everyone had been told of the many photo opportunities in Costa Rica but who would imagine eating dinner and having something like this happen? And this was only our first day of the tour!

For the next two nights most of us get very little sleep as we find comfortable chairs in the common area outside our rooms, mount our cameras on tripods and attach a cable release. I had already decided to use an 80-200mm lens set at 80mm and an aperture of f8, the camera shutter set at "B" for time exposure.

With the activity of the small flare-ups at the cone and the lava flowing down the opposite side I think a time exposure of more than twenty minutes will produce an ugly yellow blob of light, so if there had been no eruptions after this length of time I will close the shutter and start another exposure. Using a cable release makes these exposures very easy and Arenal puts on quite a display while we are there.

Arenal volcano was the first adventure for my photography group in Costa Rica. Everyone is looking forward to the next eight days and the marvelous and exciting photo opportunities they will have. Pura Vida!

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Frank Scott writes from sunny Costa Rica where he is a professional Costa Rica Photographer offering unique photography tours. Some of his work can be seen in Costa Rica Vacations, a very popular travel guide to this unique country.

A Romantic Vacation On Mississippi Delta Cruises

By Anthony Herbert

The fact that lovers of fun, recreation and nature's gifts of life are bound to learn, enjoy and see a lot of things that will leave a lasting impression cannot be overemphasized when going through the Delta where history and culture have together made a unique place to the world and entire human race on Mississippi delta cruises. Between the famous Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers lies the Mississippi Delta northwest of the state of Mississippi which has Batesville, Greenville and Marks,

Yazoo city also called the Gateway to the Delta, Clarkdale and Cleveland and so on among its major towns. Due to its relationship with many popular songs and music like cool jazz, rock and roll that were created from life struggles of the early black sharecroppers and poor farmers it provides an avenue for lovers, picnickers and holiday makers to spend time having fun.

Thousands of visitors to the Delta from many different background, race and culture have come to understand the fact that the Delta is a land existing on its own where fun, pleasure and awesome experience await all who visit it knowing that it is not just a part of a large portion mass, but a world of its own. This has taken picnickers, fun seekers and others who visit it over the years to discover, October festivals, Delta air balloon festival, Mississippi delta blues among others as part of the fun and wonders to look forward to by holiday makers on a Mississippi delta cruise.

On board the Mississippi cruise one can find cheap cruise which reduces the price of a ride in order to accommodate many participants and giving them ample opportunities to take part in its activities. During festivals and special occasions, cheap cruise is made available by major cruise lines for the benefit of families, lovers, celebrities, first timers, children and so on to enjoy.

Just as boarders being are treated to nice Mississippi delta blues from back street juke joints lovers of food enjoy sumptuous homemade cuisine prepared by notable international eateries alongside marquee entertainment from gaming venues that meet world class grade on Mississippi delta cruises.

Many of the major cruise lines operating cheap cruise are open to passengers who want to book advance reservations for a ride in order to be able to secure a place. On Mississippi delta cruises passengers on board are treated with well narrated introductions giving a historical view of the waterfronts, music on the return cruise and catered brunch, lunch, dinner and dance.

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The First Ever Rainbow Sandals Event Called Battle Of The Paddle

By Mike Freedman

The evening before the worlds biggest gathering of stand up paddle racers to date, it hit me: This is going to be gnarly!

The beach is decorated like a rock concert will be hosted tomorrow thanks to event organizer Barrett Tester and Pat Huber. The waves are awesome and we are slated to have more of the same in the days to come. A young entry Slater Trout is full of fire and will surely give the big boys a run for their money.

Every one seems so focused checking each others gear out. Chuck Patterson is exceptionally focused because this is his home town, he either needs to go big or deal with the disappointment of facing them the next day. Meanwhile Ekolu Kalam shows up with his board inside of his Hummer.

Patterson has taken advantage of all the latest tech he knows. He applied Monster Paint traction and extremely slippery speed sheen called Extreme Clean. This is all applied to his new carbon fiber race board. He is extremely fit and lost at least ten pounds for this event.

Their where a lot of lighter weight racers showing up and this began to worry Chuck a little. Board size is limited for this event so with all things being equal a lighter racer will have and advantage over a heavier one.

In order to even out the competitive edge the lighter guys had, Chuck needed some nasty wave conditions. Well, he go his wish and laughed all the way to the bank with his prize money! He earned every cent.

The night before the big race all the competitors where practicing well into the night and psyching themselves up. Chuck did his usual, take the dog for a stroll and dream about being number one. This came true the next day.

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How To Book The Best Last Minute Package Holidays

By Sarah Jones

When you're learning about something new, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of relevant information available. This informative article should help you focus on the central issues regarding cheap package holidays abroad.

Package holidays are ideal as they take the stress out of booking a holiday by allowing you to organise everything at one time, one place and with one company. Holidays should be first and foremost about fun, and package holidays place the emphasis firmly on having a good time. Package holidays include your flight, transfers and accommodation.

When booked as a package this enables the travel agent to get a reduced price thus making it more cost effective booking package holidays than trying to book items individually. Package holidays and all-inclusive deals are economical ways to take family holidays. Regular hotel meals keep the cost of family holidays under control and children usually enjoy the choice of buffet-style eating.

Package holidays are a form of product bundling. Package holidays offer safeguards not available with other types of travel. These benefits mean different legal obligations for the businesses selling them. Package holidays have been around for years and I am sure everyone will know someone that has went to a travel agent and booked a holiday through them. Is the tide turning though?

The information about cheap package holidays abroad presented here will do one of two things: either it will reinforce what you know about cheap package holidays abroad or it will teach you something new. Both are good outcomes.

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Travel Agents charge customers per person for their holidays. On the other hand if you were to book a villa holiday then you don't have the guarantee of the governing body, you deal directly with the person that owns the property therefore you cut out the middle man.

Search for cheap holidays, last minute deals and cheap flights the easy way - online. Cheap package holidays also offer fun activities, beautiful places, and such. So if you stay for just a short period of time, you get to spend more. Cheap package holidays abroad are really easy to find once you start looking for them. Travel agents charge customers per person for their holidays.

Don't limit yourself by refusing to learn the details about cheap package holidays abroad. The more you know, the easier it will be to focus on what's important.

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