Archive for April, 2008

Eureka Springs: Victorian Village of the Ozarks

April 23, 2008 posted by Lee Ann
General, North America, USA
Eureka SpringsNestled among the rugged Ozark Mountains of northern Arkansas, a small but delightful city awaits discovery. Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was founded around the many springs that still bubble from the earth and for decades, many came to "take the waters" for their health. As the medicinal qualities of the spring water began to be questioned, Eureka Springs became a secret hot spot for tourists. With vintage hotels that include the famous (and haunted) Crescent Hotel and Basin Park Hotel, landmark statue Christ of the Ozarks, Quigley's Castle, and a downtown alive with interesting shops housed in vintage Victorian...

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Central Park Hits the Ocean

April 18, 2008 posted by TK
Cruises
centralpark.jpgFor New Yorkers, Central Park is one of their icons. The massive park in the middle of Manhattan is something they take pride in, and for a large portion of the local population it is something they visit and enjoy on a regular basis. Now the world's #2 cruise line has plans to recreate Central Park on one of their new vessels. Royal Caribbean International's Project Genesis, which launches in late 2009, will introduce Central Park, which will "feature serene pathways, seasonal flower gardens and canopy trees. It also will offer exquisite public spaces with alfresco dining and...

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Haleakala National Park

April 13, 2008 posted by Louise
Beach Travel, General, North America, USA
HawaiiEveryone loves the idea of Hawaii. Warm temperatures, clear skies, soft sand, and the lovely ocean...who wouldn't want to spend a week (or 52) there? Little did I know, before I visited last February, there are many more reasons to visit the beautiful state. I believe that HaleakalA? National Park, located on the island of Maui, is a great reason to visit. HaleakalA? is a massive volcano that provides beautiful viewing scenarios. An informational board at the park posts that HaleakalA? is a "majestic mountain of Maui, born of the sea, in myth, and [has] celestial beauty colossal in power and...

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Top Zoos in Missouri and Oklahoma

April 9, 2008 posted by Lee Ann
Museums, North America, USA, Wildlife
Zoos are fun for all ages. Across the US, there are many zoos, but some of my favorites in the central United States are located in Missouri and Oklahoma. Maybe it is because it was the first zoo I ever visited, but the Kansas City Zoological Park in the city′s Swope Park remains at the top of my list. Like most modern zoos, the Kansas...

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Ryanair: Your source for cheap airline tickets in Europe

April 4, 2008 posted by Bea
Airlines, Europe
If you have plans to go to Europe for an extended period of time, I have an idea for you. Ryanair is an extremely good airline if you want to purchase tickets to "country hop" in Europe. Ryanair's "base" cities are in England; some of them include London, Birmingham, Liverpool, and Bristol. From these cities, you can go almost anywhere in Europe, such as Eindhoven, the Netherlands, or Rome! You could even fly to your apartments Istria, Croatia. You also could fly back to England from other cities in Europe with Ryanair. Better yet, they usually...

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