People from all over the world who love traveling, definitely plan to visit the beautiful region of Gold Coast, Australia, at least once in their lifetime. With the perfect combination of comfortable weather, beautiful beaches, rich culture, friendly locals and numerous places of tourist interest, there is no reason why one would not like to visit this beautiful region. If you too are planning to visit this place soon for experiencing a magical...more
Any trip to eastern Tennessee is not complete without a study of its most famous resident: Dolly Parton. After all, who knows the area better than its biggest fan? Dolly sings about Tennessee, helps Tennessee and embodies Tennesseeso check out some of her favorite spots and get a real understanding of this special place.Start your tour in the Great Smoky Mountains. Dolly was born here, in Sevierville, and was raised in a one-room cabin in...more
Weekend trips to Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains are a great retreat choice for any church group. Among the many different wholesome attractions and activities, every member of your group will find something that appeals to their tastes. To plan the perfect youth group or family retreat weekend, check out some of these popular, regional activities.With more than 500,000 acres of forest and 800 miles of trails, every weekend in Gatlinburg demands a Saturday hike in the Great Smoky Mountains. Your group could easily spend an entire Saturday here. Try packing a lunch and enjoying the long trails of varying difficulties for a group with mixed age participants. Don't forget your binoculars, as the Smokies are home to more than 200 species of birds. To keep enjoying the beauty of God's creation, take the group to the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and ride high above the Smokies. The Ober's 120-passenger gondola will give you and your group the lift you need on trip that covers two miles in 10 minutes, and that will take you to the top of the mountain where your group can indoor skate year-round and ski or snowboard in the winter. Summer also offers an alpine...more
What could possibly be better than getting married beneath the amazing majesty of the Great Smoky Mountains? Hosting a wedding outdoors brings a level of beauty to your ceremony that is just not possible indoorsthough hosting it in front of the most beautiful mountain range in the United States definitely trumps any old garden or...more
Travel health insurance has proven to be a big issue with you, snowbirds. I have had a huge number of contacts from readers over the last two weeks with suggestions of alternate insurers, new issues to consider and a general concern with how difficult it is to sort through all the details on the insurance plans. I commiserate all of you. Examine...more
Going out to breakfast, especially when you are on vacation, is one of the best excuses to eat junk food there is. Bacon, eggs, waffles, pancakesnone of it is too light or low-calorie. If you are looking for a deliciously heavy breakfast to start your day off slow, visit Gatlinburg, Tennessee, surprising home to some of the best pancakes our country has to offer. And don't worry about your figure, because Gatlinburg is at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains. There are plenty of ways to burn off your brunch.1. Tennessee's very first pancake house, The Pancake Pantry is a local favorite in Gatlinburg. Celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, this restaurant is king of the all-day breakfast. Everything is made from scratch and real, whole ingredientsincluding butter and whipped cream, completing many of their rib sticking combinations getting you ready for a full and busy day. They combine these choice ingredients into 24 different kinds of pancakes, including the decadent Austrian-Apple Walnut. Made from melted butter, black walnuts, apples and spices reminiscent of apple cider, this pancake arrives smothered in whipped cream and powdered sugar. If this doesn't seem...more
Are you planning a trip to New York City within the next year? In order to save money and time, you might consider a New York Pass. These cards may be purchased up to a year in advance, with a number of purchasing options, that allow you to see New...more
The Esquilino area of southeastern Rome is named for the Esquiline hill. This lovely area is known for some special churches including the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore dating back to the Fifth Century, which contains mosaics and marble columns...more
The city of Gold Coast, in the state of Queensland, is one of the most popular holiday destinations and frequently visited cities in Australia. Right from a thrilling surfing experience to great shopping, food, and numerous attractions to visit, this...more
There are a number of places in Australia to visit for your next vacations. However, gold coast is one of the most exciting places for a family holiday, especially if you are travelling with your kids. The different theme parks located around this...more
Madrid is the city in Spain experiences many tourists daily from all over the world. City is kept it name for football, bullfights and another important and famous Madrid Flamenco show. Since early 19th century Madrid is famous for best flamenco....more
A vacation is a wonderful thing. Unfortunately many of us do not get to take them as much as we would like to. Either there is never enough money or time. However, if you are looking for an exotic getaway you might want to think about taking an...more