Dr. Beach has recently published his Best Beaches List for 2008. Vacationers have been relying on Dr. Beach's (Stephen P. Leatherman) Top Beaches List for years, and once again he delivers! The Top 10 Beaches List includes sand beaches in the beautiful states of Florida, Hawaii, New York, California, North Carolina and South Carolina. Here's a rundown of his picks for 2008's Best Beaches. America's Best Beaches 2008 - By Dr. Beach 1. Caladesi Island State Park, Dunedin/Clearwater... Read Full Story
Dr. Beach has recently published his Best Beaches List for 2008. Vacationers have been relying on Dr. Beach's (Stephen P. Leatherman) Top Beaches List for years, and once again he delivers! The Top 10 Beaches List includes sand beaches in the beautiful states of Florida, Hawaii, New York, California, North Carolina and South Carolina. Here's a rundown of his picks for 2008's Best Beaches. America's Best Beaches 2008 - By Dr. Beach 1. Caladesi Island State Park, Dunedin/Clearwater, Florida... Read Full Story
Planning to visit Chicago for a quick weekend getaway? See Chicago's best tourist attractions in two days! Here's a itinerary for you if you're planning two days in the Windy City. (Beware -- this itinerary is only for hard-core tourists, though. Please adjust the schedule or Chicago attractions to suit your family!) Enjoy!
Chicago Attractions - Day One
9:00 a.m. - Shedd Aquarium -- See the Shedd's Dolphin Show
11:30 a.m. - Lunch at the Shedd's Soundings Restaurant (overlooking Lake... Read Full Story
Visit Quebec City in 2008 to celebrate its 400th Anniversary! Quebec City is buzzing with celebration activities! See Celine Dion August 22nd; Linkin Park July 13; and Cirque du Soleil October 17 - 19.
Quebec City is a great weekend getaway. Where to stay in Quebec City? Book a room at the Fairmont's Chateau Frontenac, and you'll be staying in one of the most photographed hotels in the world. For a unique view of the Frontenac and excellent photo opportunities, ride the funicular down... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Best Places to Eat Paris". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own... Read Full Story
Kid-style Crepes - ala syrup!
Which Creperie is the best in all of Paris? This was my quest for our recent visit to Paris, France. You see, my son's favorite food (next to macaroni and cheese) is the French crepe! So, I scoured the Paris guidebooks and Paris dining reviews in search of the Best Crepe in Paris. Armed with a creperie name and address, my family boarded the Metro near the Louvre and headed to Gare Montparnasse. When we stepped out of the underground walkway and looked... Read Full Story
Just when we thought that the airlines couldn't possibly (or wouldn't dare) charge us for more add-ons, here they go. American Airlines has announced that they will now charge passengers $15 for the first (that's right -- 1st) checked bag. You know what that means, right? Overhead bins are going to be overflowing, people will be putting their bags in YOUR overhead space. Have you ever gotten on a plane that has started boarding from the rear only to find out that the overhead bin above... Read Full Story
If you're planning to be in Paris between now and June 8th and you're a tennis lover, you may want to try to score tickets to the 2008 French Open. Most of the big names will be there, including Federer, Nadal, Ferrer, Djokovic, Davydenko, Blake. Sharapova and the Williams sisters will be there for the women. You can try to find tickets at the Roland-Garros 2008 French Open Ticketing online page. Don't worry about the language barrier if you can't read French, just click on the... Read Full Story
Scuba divers and snorkelers, listen up! Don't get lulled into a false sense of security just because you're diving or snorkeling with a chartered group. Two scuba divers went missing from such an excursion in Australia, near The Great Barrier Reef. You can read a full article about the scuba diver rescue in Australia at this AOL News link. Apparently, the divers ended up spending 20 hours floating in the ocean, waiting for rescuers. Luckily, they were rescued, but it's still not a... Read Full Story
