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Holetown, Barbados Named UNESCO World Heritage Site

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Historic Bridgetown, Barbados and its Garrison have been named a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site, with UNESCO officials citing the city’s”outstanding example of British colonial architecture” that “testifies to the spread of Great Britain’s Atlantic colonial empire.” … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Caribbean Travel

Italy’s Newest World Heritage Site

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

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The number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy has risen to 45 with the addition of Longobards in Italy, Places of Power (568-744 AD). This new entry includes seven important building complexes throughout Italy that represent the importance of the Longobards, or Lombards, in the spiritual and archeological development in the early middle ages [...]

The Giant’s Causeway – An Irish World Heritage Site

Saturday, June 25, 2011

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The Giant’s Causeway is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO … under the subcategory “natural sites”. Hang on … did they get something wrong here? After all, every school kid in Ireland knows that Finn Mac Cool was bearing boulders here, building a bridge to his beloved. At least that is how the story [...]

World Trade Center Site After Osama bin Laden’s Death

Thursday, May 5, 2011

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President Barack Obama is visiting the World Trade Center site today. We’ve just added a new photo gallery of pictures from the … Read Full Post View full post on About.com New York City Travel

Visiting Ground Zero and the World Trade Center Site

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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If you’re planning to visit Ground Zero and the World Trade Center site when you’re in New York City, or have questions about visiting the 9/11 Memorial, don’t miss our Visit Ground Zero New York Guide… Read Full Post View full post on About.com New York City Travel

Cayman Islands Sinks Navy Ship as New Dive Site

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

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On Jan. 5, the ex-U.S.S. Kittiwake found a second life in retirement — a new hotspot for divers off Seven Mile Beach in the Cayman Islands. In a slightly ironic twist, the ship, which had been used to rescue submarines, is now an undersea playground. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Caribbean Travel

The Newest World Heritage Site in India: Jantar Mantar

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

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Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. www.flickr.com user mckaysavage. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur’s 18th Century astronomical observatory with a curious rhyming name (which literally means “calculation instrument”), has received UNESCO World Heritage status. It’s India’s 28th UNESCO World Heritage site, and Rajasthan’s second (the other one is Keoladev National Park). … Read Full Post View full post on About.com India Travel

TRUMP WAIKIKI, Fun Activities around the site of the new luxury Trump Waikiki Tower

Friday, July 23, 2010

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surfing, canoeing, snorkeling, volleyball, shopping, dining–you have it all in paradise when you stay at the Trump Waikiki Tower. Just seconds away from the gorgeous Fort DeRussy beach and the burgeoning Walkiki Beachwalk, your vacation in Paradise has never bee this good! Check us out at www.obrhi.com

New Travel Deal Site: Daily Getaways

Monday, May 10, 2010

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I never get tired of finding great websites for travel deals, and the latest deal site to hit the market is Daily Getaways, which is sponsored the U.S. Travel Association and American Express. Now through June 4, the site will offer five deeply discounted getaway packages to travelers that can be redeemed at the time [...]