Oregon’s Cannon Beach comes first in a list of the 10 cheapest beach vacations, compiled by Away.com.

According to Away.com, cost-conscious beachgoers will find a variety of free attractions in Cannon Beach - iconic Haystack Rock, a drive to nearby Ecola State Park, or head to Bay City for fresh seafood. Manzanita hotels go for as low as […]

Posted on July 25th, 2009 by Thomas
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If you’re a fitness addicted health freak, then I recommend vacations in Tybee Island, Georgia. Actually, it’s not me, but a panel of travel and health experts whistled up by Health.com who are recommending Tybee island, located 18 miles east of Savannah.  

The panel was asked to compile a list of America’s top 10 healthiest beaches and lake getaways. The beaches of Tybee […]

Posted on July 8th, 2009 by Thomas
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Massachusetts is doling out $2 million every month to 39 motels statewide, at a cost of $85 per room to taxpayers, in order to provide temporary housing for 751 families, including about 1,000 children.

The Boston Globe reports that inspite of the heavy bill to taxpayers, some of these motels in Boston, Cambridge and Ashleigh provide only […]

Posted on July 4th, 2009 by Thomas
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It’s a sad day for nudists who enjoyed letting it all hang out on Trail 6 - the stretch of sand on San Onofre State Beach where clothing was optional.

A panel of judges at the 4th District Court of Appeals sided with state officials who wanted a ban on nude sunbathing. The Naturist Action Committee, which wants to be able to continue […]

Posted on June 30th, 2009 by Thomas
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This ain’t some ordinary 2-bit hustling rooster we’re talking about. This is Mr. Clucky, who’s got his own website and Myspace page. He’s been a mascot for EarthSave, Critical Mass and PETA, and more importantly - he can ride a bike like he was born on a Harley.

When Mark Buckley (his owner) and Mr. Clucky ride […]

Posted on June 15th, 2009 by Thomas
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There’s been a big storm in a teacup over fake reviews posted by interested parties on TripAdvisor. Basically hotel owners trying to manipulate the kind of reviews that are seen, by posting fake positive reviews which tilt the balance in favor of the property.
TripAdvisor, to their credit, are posting warning messages on the individual property […]

Posted on June 12th, 2009 by Thomas
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Put on your tin-foil hats and bring out the alien and paranormal scrap-books, because this year, it’s the deer that are doing the hunting. There’s deer all over the place - swimming on the beach,  gate-crashing pools, fighting other creatures of the wild, and crashing thru motel windows.
If you’re staying at one of the Colorado […]

Posted on June 1st, 2009 by Thomas
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When Katrina swamped New Orleans in 2005, it also destroyed much of the tourism infractructure, including the Six Flags theme park 12 miles east of downtown.
But while the rest of the Big Easy is getting up off the mat and trying to rebuild and get back in business, the Six Flags Park remains shuttered. And even […]

Posted on May 28th, 2009 by Thomas
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Here we go again…
1. It’s not enough to have public sex on the beaches in Dubai and on the Queen’s lawn.
2. It’s not enough to go skinny dipping in the Japanese Emperor’s castle moat.
3. It’s not enough to fight with the Germans all over again over tourism.
4. It’s not enough to be a nation of tourist […]

Posted on May 27th, 2009 by Thomas
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Do you know how many Americans are living the life nomadic? According to a report on the lifestyle and growing number of people who’re chucking it all up and taking to the road, there are as many as 1 million American nomads marching around the world.

And who are these million nomads? Apparently, everyone except the […]

Posted on May 24th, 2009 by Thomas
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