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Singapore - The Red DotHow much do you know about Singapore?The little island was called The Red Dot. If you wish to find out more - not the typical type of tourist information, then read on... Rough Point, The Home of Doris Duke and One of the Great New England MuseumsEclectic. That pretty well summarizes the collections of antiques, fine works of art and a range of other lavish items from all over the world. It characterizes the collections of Doris Duke in herwonderful New Port, RI, home, Roughpoint. It's a sprawling house built by the Vanderbilts in the late 1800s on perhaps the most expensive piece of real estate on the East Coast. The house is open to the public and it's an outstanding way to explore the Gilded Age on a great NewEngland getaway. Old Sturbridge Village, One of the Great New England MuseumsWant to se how New Englanders lived during the early to mid 1800s? Then Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA is the place to do that. Here you'll experience commonplace trades and skills that have been lost to time but wereas ordinary then as iPods are today. This living history village is steeped in Yankee tradition and a must stop on a New England getaway. The Mashantucket Pequot Museum, One of the Great New England MuseumsOne could assume that the Smithsonian Museum would be the largest repository of Native American artifacts and information. But that assumption would be wrong. The true organization responsible for telling the story of all Native American tribes is the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center in a sleepy town in Southeastern, Connecticut. If you're interested in Native cultures, beliefs and informatioon, The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is the place to go. Alicante -- A Jewel In Spain's CrownAlicante or Alicant (Valencian Catalan) is the largest city in the Costa Blanca region of Spain and is one of the most beautiful places you could wish to travel to if you take the time and the effort to explore the region and some of its sheer beauty. How To Find Your SCUBA Diving Holiday - Part 2This is the second article of the series and will be focused on the type of diving you can chose from: live-aboard, shore and boat diving. Plimoth Plantation, One of the Great New England MuseumsDo you yearn for the past? How far back do you want to go? How about to Act 1 in U.S. history? There's a living history museum in Massachusetts only a short distance from Plymouth Rock. It's where the Pilgrims settled amongst the Wampanoag Native People, and when you visit "Plimoth Plantation," you're really going back in time to where it all began. Aspen Colorado Ski Resort - Skiing and Nightlife in the Heart of Aspen CoHave you ever thought about going to Aspen Colorado? Not just for skiing but anytime of the year? Fall Traveling can be Within your BudgetFor most people, fall is the time of year when the evenings get colder, the days become shorter, the foliage change color and the year heads quickly toward the cold wintry weather months. The fall of the year is the time when the children are going back to school and eager travelers are no longer visioning of coastline resort towns. Maryland Needs a Cat Hurricane Up the Chesapeake River to Clean It UpThe Chesapeake River is starting to be cleaned up due to hard work and careful environmental controls. But what Maryland needs now is a large category hurricane to help flush out the river, which would bring 25 inches of rain into the liberal and democratic area of Maryland. Go Oriental - Travel To ChinaPeople touring all the important countries of the world; prioritize their travel to China. People's Republic of China is the world's most populated country, touching the 1.3 billion mark. With such a huge population and the large area, it is bound to be diverse and hence makes for a hot tourist destination.. Memphis City SchoolsMemphis’ public school system has improved by leaps and bounds over the last two hundred years. When it started, people’s homes doubled up as schools. Today, the Memphis School system is the 21st largest school system in the country and the second biggest employer in the city. The over 190 schools function on a budget of over $770 million, with 119,000 students and 16,000 employees. Memphis TNMemphis, Tennessee, is home to many music genres that include blues, Rock and roll, gospel and country. Such musical luminaries as Johnny Cash, B.B. King and Elvis Presley got their starts in the city around the 1950s. They are respectively dubbed the "Kings" of Country, Blues and Rock and Roll. Other celebrated music stars who grew up or started their careers in Memphis include Aretha Franklin, John Lee Hooker, Jerry Lee Lewis, Al Green and Roy Orbison. MemphisMemphis, in Shelby County, is the largest city in Tennessee. The greater Memphis area, with a population of over 1.2 million, is the biggest metropolitan area in the state, after Nashville. African MasksMasks have long played a vital role in African cultural life. African masks are in fact dramatic demonstrations of the spirits of departed ancestors, and believed to have hidden powers of social control. Feather MasksMasks have a long and illustrious history. They were used widely for theatrical and other purposes in Greece and Rome during the sixth century B.C. During the medieval period, in Rome, masks were used to practice hedonism without being identified by one’s neighbors. Even clergymen, during this period, used mask for similar purposes. The styles and designs of masks might have been changed over the centuries but the purpose remained the same: to either disguise or protect the face. Mardi Gras MasksMardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It is a festive day celebrated in France on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. It marks the close of the pre-Lenten season. In the United States this festival is elaborately celebrated in New Orleans, Louisiana. The New Orleans incarnation of Mardi Gras is quite often one of debauchery and illicit acts, but it has been somewhat sobered by the recent floods that tore through the city. Mardi Gras Season begins on January 6th and ends the day before Ash Wednesday. Rural Tourism In Bulgaria - The Hidden TreasuresBulgaria, a recently discovered popular holiday destination that has become popular due to the Black Sea coastal areas and the winter ski resorts. There are, however, plenty of rural destinations that are as yet completely undiscovered. These places hold many hidden treasures, tempting for those seeking something a little bit different away from the commercialised centres. Oahu VacationsIf you've decided that you want your next vacation to transport you somewhere exotic yet friendly, warm rather than sweltering, and bustling with activity but not crowded, Oahu would be an excellent choice. Walt Disney World's Best Summertime ActivitiesSummertime activities at Walt Disney World Las Vegas Travel PackagesLas Vegas, best known for legalized gambling and numerous casinos, is an amazing city that is incomparable to any other. It offers all that one would expect from a world-class city. Vegas TravelLas Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada. The city has a reputation for being one of the wildest places on the planet, and, for this reason, it is also known as "Sin City." Las Vegas is a very popular tourist city because of its legalized gambling, availability of alcoholic beverages at any time, and so on. Key WestKey West located at the southern most point of the United States can only be described as a magical place. It is known as one of America’s chief architectural and botanical wonders, as well as the long time residence of the famous writer Ernest Hemmingway. Legend has it that he loved mingling with the locals at boxing matches and arm-wrestling contests. To BrusselsSmall Belgium is an embodiment of the Old Europe with its cozy cities, small houses and quite life rhythm. It's a country with great cultural heritage, architectural monuments, and delicious national cuisine. 6 Ways To Keep Stress Down And Enjoy A JourneyLife in the 21st century is not just exciting and fast paced it is also full of stress and tensions. Traveling is notorious for causing stress. Whether you are commuting to work or otherwise journeys are hardly ever smooth and hassle free. Best Way to Load a Moving TruckWhen families pack up their belongings and venture to another city to start a new life, they almost always use a moving truck. Loading these moving trucks is not as easy as tossing your belongings into the back. In fact, there are ways to properly and efficiently load a moving truck. You have to follow certain safety guidelines which are very important when moving out since some loads may weight tons and if they are not properly secured, it may shift dangerously while the truck is moving. Plus there are some laws concerning moving trucks that need to be followed in order to avoid being fined. Plan Your Trip And Reduce Fuel ExpensesWith the high cost of fuel and gasoline at present, people started opting to take road trips less this summer. However, the high cost of fuel is not reason for those who are really interested in that road trip to halt all their plans of doing so. In fact, there are ways to fight back against this battle of high gas prices so that you can still enjoy that much-awaited trip. Windjammer Cruise - A Wonderful Cruising ExperienceTake a Windjammer Barefoot cruise & Discover The World Top Things to Do in New ZealandThese are some of the top things to do in New Zealand from New Zealand travellers' feedback, and are in no order. The Internet: How To Save Time When Booking A Bargain Package HolidayTips on how to use the Internet most effectively when looking to research and book package holidays and independent travel.Records: 931-960 from 2388