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    The Dolphin Coast

    Author: admin
    03 7th, 2009

    Kate & Sheila Hamilton, from Sussex, travelled to the Dolphin Coast, in Wales.’We booked a long weekend in an apartment looking on to Newport Bay, Pembrokeshire, on the west Wales coast.

    Our self- catering flat, in a roomy Victorian house, was beautifully decorated and well-equipped. The best part of it was the spectacular view. In fact, we could have spent all day — from rosy dawn to spectacular sunset — just gazing at the early-morning swimmers, fishing boats, riders galloping their horses along the sands, a sailing regatta, children playing in rock pools and birds feeding on the incoming tide. As we were on the edge of the coastal path, we could also see walkers following the trail (Pembrokeshire has the only coastal national park
    in Britain, hugging the coastline for 186 miles). Pembrokeshire is just perfect for a short break in any season.

    There are seabirds in spring and wild flowers cover the clifftops through until summer, which is when the puffins and dolphins make an appearance. Then, in autumn, the seal cubs are born. Sea life
    can easily be seen either on boat trips (try Voyages of Discovery at St Justinians, near St Davids) or from the coastal path. We drove to Martins Haven, owned by the National Trust, and on our clifftop walk, peered over steep cliffs to little coves where fluffy white baby seals were being fed by their mothers. The surrounding waters are full of porpoises and dolphins — a pod of well over 1,000 common dolphins was sighted off the Pembrokeshire islands earlier that summer. Back at our flat, admiring the sunset, we couldn’t believe our eyes — dolphins leaping in the waters of Newport Bay! We enjoyed leisurely lunches — especially at the Druidstone Hotel, Broadhaven (a bit off the beaten track but worth the journey) and Cnapan Country House in Newport. Both places are family-run and use top-quality local ingredients. We bought our supper in local shops selling organic food and freshly caught fish. Before our journey home we visited the ancient cromlech at Pentre Ifan, just outside Newport. The blue stones from the surrounding Preseli Hills were used for Stonehenge — still one of the great mysteries of our prehistoric past.’



    The Amazon jungle

    Author: admin
    01 9th, 2009

    The Amazon jungle is located in the far south of Venezuela and covers an area of 175,750 square km, approximately 2% of the area of the country.

    65,000 inhabitants live, and over half are indigenous people belonging to more than 20 different tribes with their own language, culture and social structure.

    In the most extreme and least accessible territory in the Sierra de Parim live in a state of complete isolation of the Yanomami Indians, who still maintain intact their ancient tribal traditions. Puerto Ayacucho, founded in 1924 by an engineer, Santiago Aguerrevere, it ‘s only town and capital of the state “Amazonas”.

    In this world, unspoiled natural, formed by immense forests, the only ways of communication are the major rivers, Orinoco, Rio Negro and Casiquiare or private aircraft. Undoubtedly, the ‘Amazon is a special world, a garden of peace, where you forget the’ watch and rest it.
    The excursions in the Amazon are all made with expert guides, while respecting the existing rules for the protection of ‘environment and ethnic groups.



    Each year, a large number of individuals make the decision to take a summer vacation. Summer vacations are decided on for a number of different reasons. Their main purpose is to experience excitement, fun, and something new. If you love the outdoors, you could choose a summer vacation destination that allows you to relax in your element. Read the rest of this entry »



    While shopping for food and other household products, how often do you use coupons? Grocery store coupons are used by a large number of shoppers. Unfortunately, when it comes to coupons, there are many individuals who feel that grocery items are as far as they go. The reality is that you can find a large number of coupons for just about anything you want, including your next summer vacation.
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    If you are a parent, you likely know how important education is to your child. When school lets out for the summer, education is often the farthest thing from your child’s mind. While a break from school is needed, children are still encouraged to continue their education during the summer. If you want to keep the learning experience alive during the summer, you should consider incorporating education into your summer vacation. Read the rest of this entry »



    07 10th, 2008

    If you are interested in taking a summer vacation, but you are concerned with the cost, you are not alone. A large number of individuals and families wish to take a summer vacation, but, due to the cost of many, most are unable to do so. What many individuals and families fail to consider is discount summer vacations. Read the rest of this entry »



    Every year, a large number of tourists flock to coastal beaches. In fact, you may be one of those individuals. Vacationing at the beach is nice, but many beaches are overcrowded and limited on privacy. Do you ever wish that you could just rent your own private coastal cottage? Many only dream of renting a costal cottage, but that dream can easily become a reality. Read the rest of this entry »



    06 19th, 2008

    Beach Holidays for Fun in the Sun Everyone loves beach holidays! The little ones can dig in the sand and splash in the lapping waves. The older ones can swim, get a tan, or just relax. The inquisitive types can explore for sea life, tide pools, and drift wood. The warm breezes and natural beauty are invigorating and restorative. Any trip, however, can cause discomfort if you do not plan well. Here are things you can do to make your beach holidays easier, safer, and more meaningful. Read the rest of this entry »



    06 10th, 2008

    Cruise Holiday Tips for Smooth Sailing

    Is anything more luxurious than taking a cruise holiday? Traveling to exotic locations on a luxury ship, catching sunrays, and breathing the salty breezes can renew and replenish anyone, no matter how shopworn from the cares of work. However, a cruise holiday requires planning in order to be the best it can be. Check out these tips to have a cruise experience you will remember. Read the rest of this entry »



    Divorce – How to rebuild your life, don’t avoid the holidays

    Divorce is something that no one wants to do; however in some cases it is inevitable. This is something that sometimes has to happen so that a person can be happen and feel good about whom they are so that they can start living again. It is important for the two people that are going through the divorce to stay active with friends and family members and to not let it get them down. Read the rest of this entry »