The Outer Banks of North Carolina begin about 90 miles south of Norfolk, Virginia and stretch some 130 miles south. A series of barrier islands, the Outer Banks have some of the best beaches anywhere along the Atlantic Coast. In addition to being an unspoiled oasis of pristine, white sandy beaches, the Outer Banks also protect the North Carolina coast against Hurricanes and other dangerous storms.The Outer Banks has a number of small towns and...more
Right up until January 17, this years Palm Springs International Film Festival will feature a new program highlighting African Cinema as well as films selected to compete for the FIPRESCI Award, New Voices/New Visions Award, and John Schlesinger Awards. The Festival will screen 40 of the 65 official submissions to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Best Foreign Language Film, and will host its own Black Tie Awards Gala at the...more
A Turkish Holiday Going to Turkey on your next vacation? Here are just a few things you absolutely must do and see while visiting the ancient city of Istanbul.The Grand Bazaar - The Grand Bazaar is one of the world's oldest covered markets, having been established in 1461. There are over 1200 shops making this one of the largest and most popular markets as well with over 250,000 shoppers visiting daily. A huge variety of shops are found here, from leather goods, fresh produce and farm food, jewelry, crafts and much, much more. A full day can easily be spent at the Grand Bazaar.The Blue Mosque (AKA Sultan Ahmed Mosque) - Named for Ahmed I Bakhti - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1603-1617, the Blue Mosque is a beautiful place to visit. It is called The Blue Mosque not because the mosque itself is blue, but because the tiles inside are. It was built approximately 400 years ago, when the Ottoman Empire was under the reign of Ahmed Bakhti. In 2006, Pope Benedict made a visit to the mosque, marking only the second time in history that a papal visit has been made to a Muslim place of worship. Although it has become a major tourist destination, the Blue Mosque is still used as a...more
The secret is out: Las Vegas airplane tours to the Skywalk Grand Canyon are the ultimate way to visit this fabulous landmark. In addition to being fast and comfortable, these trips are very affordable.Planes depart from the Las Vegas area and complete the 120-mile trip to the West Rim in 20 minutes. There are two types of tours. The air-only one...more
Overcoming Celebrity Addictions If you are addicted to alcohol then you know how hopeless, annoyed, you've been. You may have tried and experimented with to locate approaches to conquer addiction, but disappointed with the outcomes. If you experience hopeless, don't be. There is a superior therapy to overcome addiction and quit your downward...more
Top 10 Beach Destinations What can be more fun than enjoying your summer vacations in an exclusive beach resort? Even for those who cannot afford spending a fortune on luxury vacations can visit resort towns and stay at budget hotels. The encouraging factor about these places is the fact that they offer a multitude of accommodation, dining, entertainment and fun options. TahitiTahiti is one of the great jewels of the Pacific Ocean. It has remained a popular resort town for decades. There have been major improvements in tourism infrastructure and now you can enjoy a great vacation on this island. MaldivesThe lure of Maldives is magical. These tiny little islands attract hundreds of thousands of passengers throughout the year. Tourism facilities have been improved greatly and you will find all types of accommodation facilities. Yachts and water taxis remain the main mode of transportation and you can even stay in a whole island of your own if you can afford renting out a resort. MauritiusThe island nation of Mauritius will be great for you if you want a family vacation. White sandy beaches, rafting and water sports and other activities will keep you...more
When you speak of natural looking hair replacement with any type of hair you desire, whether its silky straight, wavy, curly or kinky, a lace wig is the best option. This is because it is constructed from a thin and virtually invisible fabric called...more
Three European Destinations That Are Off The Beaten Track When you start planning your next European holiday, which destinations spring to mind first? More often than not, the places associated with Europe are the tried and tested favourites...more
An Interesting History regarding the American Silver Eagles From time immemorial, the great civilizations based their economies around the "Gold Standard," or the value of gold. Later on, European countries came to prefer silver, which created...more
Destination: Dubai Dubai, a state of the United Arab Emirates, is located on the southern coast of the Persian Coast. Dubai has grown in the last 20 years from a vast stretch of desert-land and oil rigs to a major tourist destination. Oil used...more
It can be hard work trying to keep up with the latest trends, never mind wearing them to suit you. So this is our rundown of the hottest looks for spring 2011 and how to wear them. Not all trends are designed for women with curves, so well help you...more
A Comparison of Nook 3G to Kindle 3G The Advantage of Nook 3G to Kindle 3G- Web browser: The Nook's web browser works over WiFi only, but it is very fast and can be used to check news, surf the web, and send/read Yahoo mails. - Expansion...more