Forty million people who cross its border each year, it’s the birthplace of Caesar Salad, folks in California call it TJ and it has its own verb! It could only be Tijuana… Like most people of my generation I associate Tijuana with Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass and their Greatest Hits . Where is it? Tijuana (pronounced Tee a wan aa) is on the border between the United States of America and Mexico. On the other side of the border is San Diego, California. Tijuana is the largest city in the Mexican State of Baja California. What does ‘Tijuana’…
Tijuana – Mexico – Everything You Need to Know
Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at
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Guatemala – Things You Need to Know
Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at
5:36 am
The country of Guatemala is between Mexico and Honduras, in Central America. It’s slightly smaller than Tennessee and has a Pacific coastline. It has a very long, rich, cultural history and was home to the amazingly evolved Mayan population. Here’s our brief guide to this fascinating place. What does the word Guatemala mean? Although it is known that the name originated in the area, its precise origin is not known. There are some theories. One is that ‘Guatemala’ means ‘land of the trees’ and is from the language of the Maya-Tolec people. Another theory is that the country was named…
The Top Five Things to Do in Memphis
Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at
9:59 am
Memphis is the largest city in Tennessee, USA and is in the southwest of the state. It’s on the mighty Mississippi river and is the second largest metropolitan area in Tennessee, with only Nashville being bigger. It is well known because of its’ famous resident, Elvis Presley and of course he will get the first mention here – but there are also other wonderful things to see in Memphis. Here is our guide to the Top Five tourist attractions in Memphis. #1. Graceland The stately home of the King, Elvis Presley is at 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd, in the Graceland…
Disney World Extra Magic Hours – December 2009
Friday, November 6th, 2009 at
5:36 am
Staying at a Disney World resort gives you extra benefits. You and your family can take advantage of the extra hours to spend leisurely time before the main stream rush. Magic Hours to help you to plan your days at Disney World in December: Morning Extra Magic Hours For December 2009 Magic Kingdom – 3, 10, 17, 24-31 Epcot – 1, 8, 15, 22, 27 Disney’s Hollywood Studios – 5, 12, 19, 26, 29 Animal Kingdom – 7, 14, 21, 25-26, 30-31 Evening Extra Magic Hours Magic Kingdom – 7, 14, 20, 27, 30 Epcot – 4, 11, 18, 25, 29 Disney’s…
The Top Five Things to Do in Salt Lake City
Friday, October 30th, 2009 at
9:36 am
Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah, in the United States of America. It was founded in 1847 by Brigham Young, who led a group of Mormon pioneers to settle there – away from their previously hostile home in the Midwest. Many people know it because of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the worldwide fame of the Osmond brothers. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting this beautiful city, there is so much to do. Here are just a few ideas… #1. Family History Library Genealogy is an increasingly popular hobby and many people visit…
Las Vegas – Everything You Need to Know About Circus Circus Casino
Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at
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If you’d love to see Vegas but don’t think it’s suitable for a family holiday, Circus Circus is just what you’re looking for. This enormous complex will keep you and the kids entertained from the moment you arrive. Here’s our guide to this fun packed venue… What is it? Circus Circus is an enormous hotel with 3,774 rooms situated on Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. If hotels are not your style, Circus Circus has the only park for RV’s on the strip. The huge park has room for 399 vehicles and is operated by Kampgrounds of America. The hotel underwent…
Everything You Need to Know About the Spruce Goose
Monday, October 12th, 2009 at
11:55 am
The ‘Spruce Goose’ was the largest flying boat every built and yet it made only one flight. What links the legendary Howard Hughes to this unique aircraft? Read on to find out… Why was it built? During the Second World War, German submarines were sinking so many ships that the U. S. Department of War faced a crisis. They desperately needed war materials and troops to get across the Atlantic. In 1942, they asked for someone to build an aircraft that could achieve this. A major catch was that due to wartime shortages, the aircraft had to be made from…
Disney World Extra Magic Hours November 2009
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at
12:02 pm
Staying at the Disney World resort gives you an extra hours at the park every day. So what does this mean to you and the family. Well it means that you have extra hours to spend in the theme park every day for an hour earlier in the mornings or you can spend up to an extra three hours after the parks are closed to the public. So you can see how great this is for for guest staying in the Disney resort. It means that you and the family have time to explore the parks at a leisurely pace….
Everything You Need to Know About Universal Studios – in Los Angeles
Monday, October 5th, 2009 at
11:52 am
Many people visit Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida – but there is also a Universal in the home of movies…Los Angeles. If you’re headed for Hollywood, then you must stop by and see what Universal has to offer – including their unique Hollywood museum. Can I get a tour of the Studios? Yes. The Studio Tour will let you see the sets of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Desperate Housewives and The War of the Worlds. The Tonight Show with Conan is also filmed there. The Studio Tour also contains an element of surprise because lots of the movies and TV…
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