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5 of the best theme parks to visit in California

David Babinec — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:46:25 +0000

If you decide to book a fly-drive holiday in California, you’ve the freedom to visit as many of its spectacular theme parks as possible. The US state has so many to choose from, it can be tricky knowing where to start. However, below are five of what I think are the best, and a brief guide…

Most Popular Tourist Attractions in The USA

David Babinec — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:11:59 +0000

The USA is home to many exciting cities that offer beautiful landscapes, popular water sports, opportunities for skiing and snowboarding, sea kayaking and windsurfing as well as the various National Parks that proves to be very entertaining during certain times of the year. Lets take a closer look at some top places of interest in the USA. Manhattan…

US Public Holidays 2012

David Babinec — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:48:09 +0000

Making The Most of US Public Holidays You will be interested to know that the USA federal government recognizes national holidays pertaining to the employees of that particular state only. Each state will at its own discretion allow the employees within their local jurisdiction to get time off. America have eleven federal holidays of which ten are annual…

St Patrick’s Day 2013

David Babinec — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:54:32 +0000

Although St Patrick’s Day was celebrated as a religious holiday in the past, it is now being recognized as a secular public holiday. The Irish celebrate this day with much fervor in Ireland itself and also in other countries where there are Irish communities. When is St Patrick Day celebrated? Every year it gets celebrated on the…

Thanksgiving 2012

David Babinec — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:23:27 +0000

Thanksgiving Celebrations Around The World Thanksgiving day is a way to express heartfelt appreciation for the harvest received. This day is observed in many different ways around the world, and is generally considered as a special holiday celebration day that brings about peace, harmony and also fun to everyone around the globe. People partake in all kinds of…

Top 4 Military Memorials in the US

David Babinec — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:20:35 +0000

Visiting a military memorial in the United States can be a profound experience. It can reflect the feelings of triumph and victory that came from a war won as well as echo the personal tragedy that so many people endured in each conflict. And considering how many people in the U.S. have been touched by…

Top 5 Island Destinations in the U.S.

David Babinec — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:08:23 +0000

As blessed as the U.S. is with water and islands, it would be easy to write about the top Hawaiian Island destinations or the top Florida island destinations and have a lot to say, but let’s mix it up and build a tour of the top 5 island destinations in the U.S. that will take…

Brazil Public Holidays 2013: Calendar

David Babinec — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:34:17 +0000

2013 Public Holidays in Brazil It can be difficult getting your head around the public holidays in Brazil, as each state in this vast country has its own public holidays, as well as the national festivals that are celebrated by the whole country. If you’re travelling on holiday to Brazil it’s worth being aware of…

10 Can’t Miss Attractions in North Dakota

David Babinec — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:59:45 +0000

When people think about can’t-miss attractions in the Dakotas, they often think about Mount Rushmore. Too few people look north to find some great vacation spots, sight-seeing opportunities, and opportunities to experience a little bit of history. That’s exactly what North Dakota can provide in just a short trip to the Canada-bordering state. So let’s…

Hualapai Native Americans Make a Grand Canyon Tour Complete

David Babinec — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:44:45 +0000

Some of the locals you’ll see on a Las Vegas Grand Canyon Tour are the Hualapai Native Americans. Also called Walapai, this tribe still occupies the areas that were traditional to them along the southern side of the Colorado River. Their tribal name, Hualapai, comes from their word for ponderosa pine, which adorns the south…