See this at: travel.nytimes.com| Added on 07/10/07

THE old Soviet ambulance lurched along a dirt road that would have been impassable to most vehicles. It carried us down from the heights of Olkhon Island’s northernmost cape — a site called Three Brothers that is sacred to two faiths practiced here,... See more

THE old Soviet ambulance lurched along a dirt road that would have been impassable to most vehicles. It carried us down from the heights of Olkhon Island’s northernmost cape — a site called Three Brothers that is sacred to two faiths practiced here, Buddhism and Shamanism — and finally into a grassy valley that led to the edge of the world’s deepest, most voluminous body of fresh water, Lake Baikal in Siberia. See less

See this at: travel-library.com| Added on 07/05/07

Browse comprehensive listings of online and offline car hire companies in Santa Clara. Travel Library includes web links and full, direct contact information so you can easily get in touch with providers of car rental in Santa Clara.

Browse comprehensive listings of online and offline car hire companies in Santa Clara. Travel Library includes web links and full, direct contact information so you can easily get in touch with providers of car rental in Santa Clara. See less

See this at: travel.howstuffworks...| Added on 06/11/07

Find more useful information related to scenic drives: * Mobil Travel Guide Star-Rated Hotels: You'll probably need a place to stay when you're on your scenic drive. Check out these hotels throughout the United States. * Mobil Travel Guide Star-Rated... See more

Find more useful information related to scenic drives: * Mobil Travel Guide Star-Rated Hotels: You'll probably need a place to stay when you're on your scenic drive. Check out these hotels throughout the United States. * Mobil Travel Guide Star-Rated Restaurants: We have restaurants covered, too. See a wide variety of restaurants in each state. * How to Drive Economically: Fuel economy is a major concern when you're on a driving trip. Learn how to get better gas mileage. See less

See this at: news.bbc.co.uk| Added on 01/16/07

Jordan is taking this competition very seriously. It is more than just a bit of fun. The tourist trade here has been hit hard by recent troubles across the Middle East, devastated even according to many in the trade that I have spoken to. Adam... See more

Jordan is taking this competition very seriously. It is more than just a bit of fun. The tourist trade here has been hit hard by recent troubles across the Middle East, devastated even according to many in the trade that I have spoken to. Adam al-Samady explained the importance of winning the contest. "It is very important, because Jordan is a small country whose whole economy is based on tourism," he said. "Unfortunately during these past five years with the war in Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon, tourism has been completely dead. If Petra becomes one of the seven wonders of the world, I think there will be a big change." It is a tough contest, though. Petra is on a shortlist of 21, but every one of the other contenders would also be worth a place in the last seven: the Taj Mahal, the Pyramids, Stonehenge, Machu Picchu, to name but four. It is up to the world to decide. You can vote on the website: www.new7wonders.com. The result is to be announced on 7 July: which just happens to be... See less

See this at: travel2.nytimes.com| Added on 11/08/06

WALK into any railway ticket office or travel agency in Japan these days, and there is a good chance it will be festooned with garlands of red paper leaves and plastered with enormous photographs of autumn landscapes, all exploding with color. Kouyou... See more

WALK into any railway ticket office or travel agency in Japan these days, and there is a good chance it will be festooned with garlands of red paper leaves and plastered with enormous photographs of autumn landscapes, all exploding with color. Kouyou season is here. See less

See this at: forbestraveler.com| Added on 11/01/06

The Most Expensive Suites in Las Vegas It's official -- the Vegas suite wars are on. Taken for granted: airport pick-up in a Bentley, 24 hour butler service, wraparound views of the Strip, VIP show seating, and a Jacuzzi. Some interesting new twists:... See more

The Most Expensive Suites in Las Vegas It's official -- the Vegas suite wars are on. Taken for granted: airport pick-up in a Bentley, 24 hour butler service, wraparound views of the Strip, VIP show seating, and a Jacuzzi. Some interesting new twists: golf simulators, bowling lanes, indoor waterfalls, backstage passes, and a Jacuzzi that seats 25 people. Almost 40 million people visited Sin City last year. With that kind of tourist traffic, how can a sophisticated and well-heeled traveler get a resort experience that is a cut above the rest? Hoteliers in Las Vegas have been doing all they can to answer the need for new higher-end accommodations. Gone are the days when high rollers, also known as whales, got all the pampering. Travelers are now demanding a taste of that luxury, and they're willing to pay for it. See less

See this at: fodors.com| Added on 10/27/06

New Zealand is the world's number one destination for honeymooners, according to viewers of The Today Show's "Today Throws a Wedding." To prove the point, the powers that be sent California newlyweds Molly and Jason off on a $37,000 honeymoon that... See more

New Zealand is the world's number one destination for honeymooners, according to viewers of The Today Show's "Today Throws a Wedding." To prove the point, the powers that be sent California newlyweds Molly and Jason off on a $37,000 honeymoon that included three nights in a deluxe lodge suite at NZ's luxurious Kauri Cliffs. Is $37,000 a little out of your price range? Probably. But you can still live like a king and queen at many of New Zealand's amazing hotels and lodges. In Rotorua, you'd be hard-pressed to find more luxurious digs than the Huka Lodge (pictured). Each of the 20 Lodge Rooms has an outdoor terrace and bathrooms with sunken baths. Best of all, the lodge is situated on the secluded, parklike grounds of the Waikato River, a short distance from Huka Falls. The hotel's "Escape" and "Exhilarate" packages offer significant discounts on rooms October-November and May-September. www.hukalodge.com. If Queenstown is your destination, consider bedding down at Eichardt's. Rooms... See less

See this at: world-heritage-tour....| Added on 10/25/06

The WHTour is a non-profit org documenting in panographies (360-degree imaging) all sites registered on the World Heritage List by UNESCO.

The WHTour is a non-profit org documenting in panographies (360-degree imaging) all sites registered on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. See less

See this at: travel2.nytimes.com| Added on 10/03/06

As you stroll north across the Seine, the imposing facade of the Louvre dominates the foreground. To the right, in the distance, the gently lighted towers of Notre Dame and the dome of the Institut de France, home of the Académie Française, suddenly... See more

As you stroll north across the Seine, the imposing facade of the Louvre dominates the foreground. To the right, in the distance, the gently lighted towers of Notre Dame and the dome of the Institut de France, home of the Académie Française, suddenly appear through the trees. To the left, you can make out the outline of the vast Tuileries Garden, locked tight behind iron gates and shrouded in darkness. Farther on, the illuminated curves of the Grand Palais’s glass roofs beckon. From behind, the twin clocks of the Musée d’Orsay burn bright; the tip of the Eiffel Tower peeks through. Then, as you approach the end of the bridge and look up, you catch a glimpse of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux’s small sculpture on the Flore Pavilion of the Louvre, with its laughing, naked nymph. It is a moment of magic. You look around. No one else seems to notice — and at that moment, no matter the weather or your mood, the city seems to be yours. Late-night Paris belongs to the stroller, the idle walker with no... See less

See this at: cheapflights.com| Added on 09/26/06

Search using: | Travel Right with Expedia: Save on Flights, Hotels, Vacations, Cruises, Cars, and Trip Packages! More Kayak allows you to search real-time prices and itineraries from more than 551 airlines. More Priceline lets you name your own price... See more

Search using: | Travel Right with Expedia: Save on Flights, Hotels, Vacations, Cruises, Cars, and Trip Packages! More Kayak allows you to search real-time prices and itineraries from more than 551 airlines. More Priceline lets you name your own price or search from a wide range of low fares. More Hotwire. Discounts for unknown flight times & airline name. More Search for the largest selection of low airfares with CheapTickets. More Travelocity offers low fares on more than 400 airlines. Guaranteed. More See less

See this at: fodors.com| Added on 09/13/06

With 17 million acres of forest, taciturn Maine is downright festive in autumn, when trees put on one of the Northeast's grandest shows. The perkiest hues come from the sugar maple, oak, elm, birch, and ash trees, all native to the state. When to... See more

With 17 million acres of forest, taciturn Maine is downright festive in autumn, when trees put on one of the Northeast's grandest shows. The perkiest hues come from the sugar maple, oak, elm, birch, and ash trees, all native to the state. When to Visit: Leaves start to turn in the northern part of the state in late September. The southern part of the state is ablaze by mid-to-late October. Best Viewing: To see the foliage at its best early in the season, take a drive along the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway, which begins on Route 17 in Byron (western Maine) and traverses north to its namesake waterway. Make sure to stop at the Height of Land overlook to wax poetic over the view of five lakes surrounded by colorful mountains. In October, visit Camden, where the blazing-colored hills slope down to a schooner-filled harbor fed by a waterfall in the center of the town. In Camden, drive to the 800-foot summit of Mt. Battie and have a big bowl of chowder and a piece of pie at Cappy's. See less

See this at: fodors.com| Added on 09/01/06

Sometimes the best things in life really are free, even in pricey Paris. Here are a few of them. Splendor in the Grass: In a city of apartment dwellers, Paris' many great gardens serve as a backyard for countless families. No surprise that they're... See more

Sometimes the best things in life really are free, even in pricey Paris. Here are a few of them. Splendor in the Grass: In a city of apartment dwellers, Paris' many great gardens serve as a backyard for countless families. No surprise that they're also heaven for tourists. Some of our favorites are Jardin des Tuileries and, across the Seine, Jardin du Luxembourg, Jardin du Carrousel (next to the Tuileries), Place des Vosges, Jardin du Palais Royal, and Parc du Champ de Mars. Join the Work Force: There's something strangely appealing about watching other people doing their jobs while you're on vacation. Old-fashioned "open houses" coupled with innovative new programs like Meet the Parisians at Work lets you see a butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker, and even a diamond cutter in action. Indulge in Hero Worship: Looking for a novel excursion? Book lovers can tour the memorabilia-filled homes of Honoré de Balzac (at 47 Rue Raynouard) and Victor Hugo (on the elegant Place des Vosges).... See less

See this at: fodors.com| Added on 07/03/06

* Museum of Modern Art (Free Fridays 4-8 pm) * Smell the flowers at the New York Botanical Garden (free Sat. 10-noon; Wed.) * Head to Brooklyn for the thrills of Coney Island's Astroland ($2-5 a ride) * Catch Shakespeare in the Park

* Museum of Modern Art (Free Fridays 4-8 pm) * Smell the flowers at the New York Botanical Garden (free Sat. 10-noon; Wed.) * Head to Brooklyn for the thrills of Coney Island's Astroland ($2-5 a ride) * Catch Shakespeare in the Park See less

Highlights: * Museum of Modern Art (Free Fridays 4-8 pm) * Smell the flowers at the New York Botanical Garden (free Sat. 10-noon; Wed.) * Head to Brooklyn for the thrills of Coney Island's Astroland ($2-5 a ride) * Catch Shakespeare in the Park

See this at: travelwithkids.about...| Added on 06/28/06

* Head over to Travel and Leisure for Ten Great American Drives, such as The Oregon Coast, Yosemite, and Florida's Overseas Highway down to Key West --all with suggested lodgings for a family of four.

* Head over to Travel and Leisure for Ten Great American Drives, such as The Oregon Coast, Yosemite, and Florida's Overseas Highway down to Key West --all with suggested lodgings for a family of four. See less

See this at: randmcnally.com| Added on 06/28/06

Let Rand McNally supply all your trip planning needs. Read about destinations, create directions, locate addresses, make your reservations, and shop in the Travel Store.

Let Rand McNally supply all your trip planning needs. Read about destinations, create directions, locate addresses, make your reservations, and shop in the Travel Store. See less

See this at: travelwithkids.about...| Added on 06/28/06

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