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The Best Of London: 2

royal botanic gardensLondon is one of those places that has so many different attractions, it really is hard to choose just one.  However, if you do have to choose just one – or two even, you have to make sure that you stop by the Royal Botanic Gardens.  The Royal Botanic Gardens is certainly one of the hottest places and I can tell you for sure that it is beautiful.

Spread over about 300 acres of land, the Royal Botanic Gardens are open year around and there is a ton of beauty, so many scents and certainly some sights to see here.  You can find all sorts of different sights to see!

So remember, if you go to London, you definitely have to make sure that you check this out!

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04 2010

The Best Of London: 1

London-eyeOne thing that you will notice whenever you go in London there are different views.  Take the London Eye for example.  This little ride certainly makes a ton of different views of the city and all of them are breathtakingly beautiful!

The wait is a little long most of the time; however I can tell you that it is definitely worth the wait.  Typically, on a good day, you can catch the wait at about thirty-minutes however; it can go a lot longer sometimes.

If you are looking for a fun and awesome ride, I can tell you for sure, that the London Eye is certainly the best option for you!

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04 2010

Top Las Vegas Restaurants: 2

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Now that we have touched on some English tea, let’s move on over to something a little bit more adventurous and something with a twist – for that is the name of the restaurant, Twist.  Twist is actually one restaurant that is for the true foodies, for it combines some beautiful food with molecular science, which is very popular right now.

Pierre Gagnaire is the chef and I can tell you for sure that he is definitely out for an adventure with his food.  All of his dishes certainly do have some beautiful touches but they do not look normal – in the least.

Take this beautiful dish here, it is actually a Napoleon Sable that you can get at Twist – try it, it’s good!

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03 2010

Top Las Vegas Restaurants: 1

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Las Vegas is one of those places that has so many things to do and definitely is one of the top places whenever you are looking to entertain your taste buds.  We have them though, in the next couple blogs, we are going to explore some of the best restaurants in Vegas and certainly make sure that you know where to go next time you are there!

Firstly, you want to make sure that you visit the Tea Lounge, which is Mandarin Oriental food.  It has all sorts of English tea available and I can tell you for sure that this place is full of sandwiches as well as some fantastic pastries.

If you are looking for high tea, this is definitely the place that you need to visit!

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03 2010

Top Easter Vacation Ideas: 2

dcWashington, D.C. is another great place to go for Easter, although it might not be the first spot that comes to mind.

But think about it: the White House’s annual Easter Egg Roll is tons of fun — if, of course, you can get tickets. They are limited, but you can get them courtesy of the National Park Service, beginning on the Monday before the Easter holiday.

Don’t worry if you can’t manage the tickets though. There are plenty of other things to do.

After all, the Smithsonian is still free, and the museums therein provide some terrific fun, not to mention learning experiences.

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02 2010

Top Easter Vacation Ideas: 1

boston-springAlthough it is not quite the end of February, Easter will be here before you know it, so now is definitely the time to start booking your flights, train tickets, and hotel reservations.

One great place to visit this Easter, or simply this spring in general, is Boston. Natives to New England like to say that spring, like autumn, lasts all of ten minutes, but they may well be the most beautiful ten minutes in the world. Goodness knows that Boston definitely blossoms in spring time.

It is a great vacation idea for a number of other reasons as well. For one thing, the historic significance is a big draw, especially during family vacations. Not to mention, this is a great time to go on a whale watch.

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02 2010

Top V-Day Destinations: 2

Laguna BeachNow that we have talked about the skiing aspect of Valentine’s Day, let’s move onto the hotter and wetter version of a V-Day vacation.  By far, one of the most romantic places for you and your sweetheart to take off to for the weekend is Laguna Beach.

While it might not be super warm in Laguna Beach, you can definitely still thaw yourself out – especially if you live on the east coast and you can definitely beat all of the crowds, as February is actually off-peak for Laguna Beach.  This particular time of year is actually beautiful too – everything from the beaches to the sunsets you can enjoy with your sweetheart.

If you want luxury and sun … along with some awesome hotspots, Laguna Beach is definitely the place you should go!

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02 2010

Top V-Day Destinations: 1

BanffValentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you are anything like me, you are looking for a place for you and your sweetheart to stay for that night … right?  Well, if you haven’t booked your V-Day vacation just yet, don’t worry!  We have some of the top destinations that you should sweep your honey right off their feet and take them here.

One of the first places is Banff, Alberta.  This is the place that anyone who likes to ski should go.  There are a ton of different hills available and they range from bunny all the way up to mountains, which are of course for the more advanced skiers.

After you guys ski the day away, you can definitely take a load off at the Banff Springs Hotel – they have everything that you will ever need and honestly, it is all about luxury here!

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02 2010

What Happens If You Get Sick On Vacation?

imgname--things_to_do_if_you_get_sick_on_vacation---50226711--images--flickr_409745082I know for sure that whenever I go on vacation – I want to have all of the fun that I can have.  What happens though if you happen to get sick while you are on vacation?  Well, I have some tips and tricks in mind for you to do when you are sick on vacation.

One of the first things is making sure that you check all of your bags.  That keeps yourself free of any things that you have to haul up and down the hallways and onto the plane and it can also save you a heck of a lot of energy, as hauling bags can be difficult.

Next, make sure that you let any of the flight attendants to know.  That way, they know to try to keep any seats near you clear and they will get you anything you want.

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01 2010

Heading To The French Quarter? It’s Almost Mardi Gras!

imgname--start_planning_now_for_mardi_gras---50226711--images--flickr_3323600142If you are paying attention to your calendar, you know that Fat Tuesday is just about four or five weeks away and if you are looking to plan a trip out to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, you might want to hold off on it and check out National Geographic Traveler.

Typically, Mardi Gras has always taken place right in the French Quarter, however this year – it is a different story.  The awesome celebration is actually going to be taken place in the neighborhoods of New Orleans, so that all of the people that live there can truly take advantage of the Mardi Gras celebration.

New Orleans is a unique and different place – and one that everyone should visit in their lifetime at least once.

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01 2010