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Entries for September, 2009

Lake Cumberland – Kentucky Wonder

Located in central southern Kentucky, Lake Cumberland is one of the largest man-made bodies of water east of the Mississippi River and boasts more miles of shoreline (1255) than any other lake in the world. Within a days drive of most of Middle America, Lake Cumberland is considered a premier family vacation destination. For those seeking outdoor adventure, scenic vistas and peaceful surroundings, Lake Cumberland truly is the perfect place.

Nationally known for it’s bass and trout fishing and host to several annual tournaments, Lake Cumberland is an angler’s dream. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass abound, as well as stripers which have been stocked here since 1951. For the trout fisherman, the entire Cumberland River is full of rainbow trout, brown trout and the elusive… Read More

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Answers To Money And Shopping Questions While Cruising Europe

Money matters can be confusing when traveling but maybe this article will help you out.

We always take lots of single and five dollar bills with us on every cruise. They come in handy for taxis, tips for tour guides, tips for the staff, and little souvenirs at craft shops. They are handy if you run across a bartender on the ship that is really treating you well.

Europe has now changed to the Euro in many countries making it easier to travel from country to country. The countries that are now using that currency are: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, The Vatican, Martinique, Guadalupe, Montenegro, and Kosovo.

Thanks to the miracle of the… Read More

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How To Be Safe While Traveling Single

If you want to meet new people, find a mate, increase your awareness, experience personal growth, lower your blood pressure or just relax. TRAVEL!

You can try an all-inclusive resort that will give you the safety of communal living, yet flexible enough to provide you with a detail experience of your chosen destination. You can increase your experience encounters by signing up for tours offered by your resort. These mega resorts offer tours for shopping, sightseeing, night life, educational and adventure.

If you would rather travel to 2, 3 or more cities then a cruise may be your best choice. There are single cruises that are high end, (meaning they won’t make you feel like you are on the prowl)!

Safety is a serious issue… Read More

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Enjoy A Holiday in Lanzarote

As summer turns to autumn there is still one holiday destination where the sun loungers are not being packed away. As the Canary Islands, located off the coast of West Africa, offer great weather all year round. Thanks to their location on the same line of latitude as parts of Mexico and the Bahamas.

The Canaries were first conquered by the Spanish crown in the early 1400´s and today are the second most popular holiday destination in the country after Catalonia. Attracting an estimated 9 million plus visitors every year.

Lanzarote is the eastern most of the seven islands and boasts a surreal volcanic landscape that was created by a series of eruptions in the 18th and 19th centuries. Leaving much of the south of… Read More

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