North Carolina's golf communities are as good (or better) than most other state's offerings. If you love golf, the best places as a retiree or to relocate in North Carolina are its golf paradises of Aberdeen, Pinehurst and Southern Pines. Should you choose to reside in the Pinewild Country Club community, you are within striking distance of all three. It is where you can play forty eight holes of golf of the highest quality. There are 2 full...more
Think of Hawaii and you are immediately taken to an island paradise of balmy breezes, world-class beaches, beautiful sunsets and spectacular surfs. But Hawaii, all 8 islands and over 120 islets of it, has so much more to offer. This is why Hawaii remains a top tourist destination and well-loved vacation spot. Traveling to Hawaii soon? Here are tips on what to do and where to go:Swim and snorkelIt would be insane indeed to miss out on an...more
May and June Chicago Weather is actually quite nice most of the time. Chicago isn't usually the first place people think of when they think of great weather, but it is moderately warm and usually not overly wet in Chicago in late spring and early summer. Now great weather is not a certainty, either, this is Chicago, not Honolulu. It can be cold, or by the end of June it can be hotter than most people would like. Rain is always possible, and it can be excessive at times. But overall you have a good chance of enjoying the weather in Chicago in May and June.May Chicago WeatherThe record high temperature in Chicago for the last 52 years in May was 93 degrees Fahrenheit, most recently measured on May 28, 1977, while the mean high temperature is 70. The coldest May day in Chicago for the past 52 years was 24 registered on May 10, 1966, and the standard low recorded daily temperature is 48.United States NWS historical weather data records that on May 10, 1981, the high temperature did not exceed 39 degrees Fahrenheit, the lowest high measured in Chicago in the past 52 years. The Weather Service additionally shows that on May 28, 2006, the low for the day did not drop below 74 degrees, the...more
May and June Reno Weather can be very pleasant unless you get unlucky. One thing that makes Reno stand out, in terms of weather, is the wide variation in between low and high temperatures during the same day. The average variation is 33 degrees Fahrenheit, which is one of the greatest gaps that you will find anywhere in the US, so you need to be...more
The weather in Las Vegas in January and February is better then the weather is in much of the United States, and elsewhere, but it's not perfect. It can be windy, cold, and even a little wet at times. Snow is possible, but less likely than hitting 5 blackjacks in a row. You will probably be able to enjoy golfing in Las Vegas in January and February...more
Europe has always been a favourite holiday spot for people from across the world. There are many areas in Europe that are hotspots for tourism and one such place that is growing in popularity year on year is Iceland. With its many Fjords, majestic mountains, blue lagoons and beautifully clean cities Iceland is an amazing place to spend your holiday.Finding a perfect location to stay in Iceland is not that difficult, but making sure that you get to all the places you want to see in comfort can be a much trickier task. Exotic Iceland really makes the perfect destination for any holiday, and good planning is essential. The interior mainly consists of a plateau characterized by sand fields, mountains and glaciers, while many big glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands.Known as the Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland is home to many volcanic mountains and glaciers which provide magnificent scenery for tourists. You can even get away from the city noise and chill out on one of the luxury beaches of Iceland. It is an island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean between mainland Europe and Greenland. There are ample opportunities for the budding photographer to snap rare birds,...more
There are many unique things to do in Cajamarca Peru. In ancient times Cajamarca was conquered by the Incas. Then in 1532 Francisco Pizarro ambushed the Inca king Atahualpa. Atahualpa's execution marked the end of the Inca Empire. Cajamarca is...more
Yearly this beautiful small town in the Western Cape province of Southern Africa gets "visited" by mammals of the blue sea. Whale species flock to the beautiful area of Hermanus to reproduce, in the beautiful surroundings of our little whale capital...more
The Loch Ness Monster is supposed to be an ancient creature that inhabits the 20 mile long Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. It is alleged to be a plesiosaur like animal and you may be very surprised to know that the legend of the monster dates...more
One of the things that I did not have time to cover in my last article on 'Holidays ideas to beat the Credit Crunch' (http://www.findholidays4u.com0 was a real killer money saver. House Swapping, actually I noticed the organisations concerned...more
Are you having a hard time choosing what place or country you're going for a great summer vacation? First you think of a cheap and tropical one. Somewhere you can go with your family and friend where kids and adults will like.If you are looking for a...more
About twelve years ago, my wife and I were on our honeymoon in Maui. Maui was beautiful and we had a blast touring the island. During our trip, we chartered a sailing cruise and tried snorkeling for the first time. The cruise operator gave us the...more