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25th September 2009
In 1865 at the 5th Worldpostkonference in Karlsruhe, Germany there was the first suggestion to induct a kind of “postpiece” with an integrated postmark. But this suggestion was rejected because of moral aspects.
At the end of 1869 in Austria there wa... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
You've made up your mind. You've resolved (maybe again) to get more exercise. All that's left is deciding what to choose. What if you wanted something you can do either indoors or outdoors, in any season, at nearly any time, and provides an all-over "work... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
‘In Search of Father Christmas’
Whether it’s the anticipation of snow, decorating the tree, opening an advent calendar or buying presents for loved ones, there are few times of the year as exciting as Christmas. For youngsters, however, it’s ... Read >
Author: Joanne18th September 2009
Shanghai is easily one of the most popular cities in China for backpackers across the globe. Every year, a large number of budget travelers and backpackers arrive in the city to experience China to the fullest. And rarely do they leave disappointed.
Ge... Read >
Author: Paul Scottyn20th August 2009
Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands and a top choice for kicking back and relaxing on fine white sand under a Mediterranean sky. Its coastlines are one of the island’s greatest assets and with over 100 beaches to choose from there’s ... Read >
Author: Katedunstan18th August 2009
The Great Plaza is the picture postcard face of Tikal, cleared of jungle and rebuilt. Two enormous pyramids, monuments and tombs of dead kings, climb 44 meters to stretch their roof combs above the surrounding canopy. Smaller complexes that were once admi... Read >
Author: Ryan Murdock03rd August 2009
From the family beaches whch are largely often preferred by visitors to the more secluded coves largely desired by surfers, divers, and swimmers, La Jolla beaches offer something for everybody. From Blacks Beach to the north and Windansea Beach to the so... Read >
Author: 39jack4u01st August 2009
Exploring the Cotswolds on two wheels is one of the finest ways to experience this beautiful part of England. Get on your bike and you will be able to see the many quintessentially English villages made of the areas famous yellow lime stone. Cycle down qu... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th June 2009
This summer, why not pack your beachwear and head somewhere a little closer to home? The temperatures may not reach Mediterranean heights, but there are some amazing beaches in the UK just waiting to be explored.
So slip on a hat, slap on some sunscree... Read >
Author: MarkeD18th June 2009
I begrudgingly left the family home after a sumptuous breakfast - I hope to return again soon - and headed further south to a change in scenery. What had been stark and flat, now turned into hills rising out of the plains. After travelling for 2 ½ hours,... Read >
Author: Steppes Travel11th June 2009
When planning your next summer holiday, you need look no further than the green mountain peaks of Chatel. Set in the picturesque Valley d'Abondance, Chatel has a lot to offer outdoor enthusiasts and families looking for an alternative to standard beach ho... Read >
Author: Snowmonkey08th May 2009
Killarney is located in the southwest corner of Ireland in the beautiful County of Kerry, also referred to as ‘The Kingdom’.
Killarney is famous the world over for its unique beauty and seeing it from a jaunting car is an unforgettable experience... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley10th March 2009
The northeast of Miami-Dade County in Florida, United States is home to Sunny Isles Beach, the City of the Sun and the Sea. Sunny Isles Beach is a city situated on a barrier island. It is spread over an area which is not larger than 2 miles. Though the ar... Read >
Author: gardnerwilkinson10th March 2009
The stunning good looks of picture postcard Kerry have featured in some of Hollywood’s most popular blockbusters. Ryan’s Daughter and Far and Away have used the rugged beauty of the Dingle Peninsula where as Excalibur and The Dawn head south to Derryn... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley10th March 2009
The Lake District is with out question of the most beautiful places in the United Kingdom. The area has true picture postcard moments with its undulating hills, valleys with a thousands of different shades of green, wooded hill sides, sandstone cliffs, sa... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th January 2009
Out for a holiday, short break or weekend getaway in Scotland? Yes, then choosing the right accommodation does play a significant role in the success of your holiday. And, in a majority of the cases there's no better way than relaxing out at a holiday cot... Read >
Author: lexia jacob06th January 2009
Postcard design is not as simple as pasting a picture into a card. If you care embarking on printing full color postcards for your tourist destination or marketing campaign, you should think hard on your design. The image in a postcard is the main object ... Read >
Author: Katie Marcus06th January 2009
Situated towards the end of a vast sweep of sandy shell-strewn beach, and overlooked by low cliffs, this picture postcard village is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. With its whitewashed houses, and red-brick pub, standing literally at the wate... Read >
Author: BA McArthur31st December 2008
Think of Austria and possibly the movie "The Sound of Music" is likely to be uppermost in your thoughts. Certainly, the country's beautiful lakes and mountains are among its most beguiling attractions, but they are just part of its appeal.
Here are 10 ... Read >
Author: Jimi St.Pierre04th December 2008
Barcelona’s Historic Old Town is one of the most beautiful and enchanting places during the day to visit, but at night the dark alleys of the Gothic Quarter and Raval, hold many stories related to the seven deadly sins.
Barcelona’s “Ciutat Vella... Read >
Author: David Brydon03rd December 2008
Most luxury vacations to London England will offer you everything that the tourists do, such as visiting the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and the like. While this is fine, it can be a bit 'samey' if you have visited London before, and if you like t... Read >
Author: Margaret27th October 2008
County Kerry, located in the South West of Ireland is a diverse and natural landscape which makes it an ideal location for a huge range of activity holidays. Whether you lose yourself in the camouflage of Kerry’s rolling green hills hiking, golfing or h... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley27th October 2008
County Kerry, located in the South West of Ireland is a diverse and natural landscape which makes it an ideal location for a huge range of activity holidays. Whether you lose yourself in the camouflage of Kerry’s rolling green hills hiking, golfing or h... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley27th October 2008
Why not take a trip to West Cork and discover the rugged and natural beauty of one of Ireland’s most breathtaking regions. West Cork is located in the South West corner of Ireland and stretches from the picturesque harbour town of Kinsale, extending wes... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley15th October 2008
There are two ways to get to Santorini – by plane or by ferry. If you are arriving by ferry try to get one that docks during daylight and be sure to have your camera ready. The view as you approach the island is breathtaking. Steep cliffs, one thousa... Read >
Author: Mairy13th October 2008
Venture into the northwest part of Washington State and it's like vacationing on the National Geographic Channel. Without question, you'll find more picture-postcard settings in this part of the state than any other - which is really saying something, con... Read >
Author: CaliforniaWeekend.com13th October 2008
The Catalan Capital of Barcelona has many wonderful sights to see, but it’s also a city that can be easily navigated in a few days, leaving time for some outside trips. Here are the most popular day trips from Barcelona.
A trip from the main airport... Read >
Author: David Brydon25th September 2008
For those of you that prefer a little bit more peace and quiet away from the summer crowds of visitors touring Suffolk, now, as Autumn is just round the corner, is the perfect time to explore just what Suffolk has to offer.
If you are a keen on nature,... Read >
Author: kristianphllps18th September 2008
The truth must be told. Majorca is very much like one of those clichéd postcards from the 80s complete with harsh sunsets and golden sand. It won’t come as a surprise to many a tourist that the Majorcan beaches are part and parcel of this island paradi... Read >
Author: Larry Austin10th September 2008
Sale!
Obviously, the best way to increase business is to have a sale or special deal. People love a bargain, so be sure to have enough of a price discount or decrease to make it worth people’s while. People will oftentimes spend more money on multipl... Read >
Author: charen05th September 2008
Suffolk is a county of wide open skies, outstanding coastline, rolling countryside and a range of quality destinations. It has managed to escape brash commercialism in favour of retaining a traditional and rural lifestyle, envied by many and fiercely prot... Read >
Author: kristianphllps02nd September 2008
The black bear interrupts its roadside foraging to glance reproachfully at the intruders. The bus driver has slowed down so that we can gape. His cry alerting the passengers is one we hear often on the Alaska Highway, and not just for bear sighting.
Da... Read >
Author: Seabirds16th August 2008
Ever been captivated by those beautiful log homes you see in those glossy magazines? Well you don't have to build one -- just rent one for the weekend in one of the Northwest's most beautiful locations.
On our most recent trip to Leavenworth, Washingto... Read >
Author: CaliforniaWeekend.com15th August 2008
Log cabins set in the middle of a green open space under an open, blue sky – looks like the very picture of beauty, doesn’t it? Picture postcard perfect beauty. Log cabins have a certain rustic charm about them, which is an undeniable fact, and they... Read >
Author: James Armes17th July 2008
Wow. Touring Whistler. These two words ring like beautiful bells in our ears. Nothing could be sweeter.
The Whistler area brings happiness to millions of visitors in a whole variety of ways.
Skiers and snowboarders remember the wonderful days when... Read >
Author: acaper20th June 2008
Everyone loves to do amazing things with their photos. With all of the tools available to us today, everything can have that professional touch without the costs. Free programs are both advanced in results, yet easy to use. Powerful enough to perform amaz... Read >
Author: DavidPeters20th June 2008
Sydney is one of Australia’s most famous tourist destinations to date, with its famous Sydney opera house situated on darling harbour as the main postcard to take home. However, if you’re heading to Sydney in the spring or summer, another picture post... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson23rd May 2008
The world famous home of skiing, Austria, is an ideal resort for anyone who enjoys skiing. The fresh alpine slopes, combined with picture-postcard scenery, and a grand culture of centuries old make Austria an ideal holiday destination, whether or not you... Read >
Author: ski98715th May 2008
Slovenia was recently voted one of the top ten investment destinations in the world to buy for capital gains and with a forecast growth of nearly 300% over the next 10 years, more foreign buyers are purchasing property than ever before. Here we will look ... Read >
Author: kelly price08th May 2008
Tropical weddings are one of the most popular wedding themes. And no wonder! Who wouldn't want to get married in a beautiful location with the sun beating down on them? Here are some tips for you to organize your own wedding in a tropical paradise.
... Read >
Author: Paul Elms29th April 2008
Owning a home in a tropical climate was once a luxury reserved only for the most rich and famous people in the world, and those who could afford to buy real estate in Costa Rica and other similar locations were few and far between. However, now that more ... Read >
Author: Cerro Fresco04th April 2008
This lake is huge! Upwards of 6 miles in diameter with monkeys on islands, birds everywhere, and ringed by picture postcard lush green cone-shaped mountains, tropical Lake Catemaco (Ka-tay-mah-ko) will not be found on the radar of most travel agent’s po... Read >
Author: Mike Vondruska20th January 2008
The city of Miami Beach, Florida's popular picture-postcard winter playground has grown into a modern, sophisticated city that is an all-year tourist vacation haven.
Miami Beach offers tourists more than just fantasy Art Deco buildings, it is also fil... Read >
Author: Vanessa Doctor06th November 2007
Molly and the twins were visiting her mother in California. Unfortunately, I couldn’t join them due to work and a series of important business meeting that would take me up to Portland for three days. Don’t get me wrong, this was not going to be a gre... Read >
Author: ericdonahueic30th August 2007
Ojai Valley Inn and Spa might as well be called Getaway University with all of its classes and activities designed to show you how to get the most out of life.
The Ojai Valley Inn is a little off the beaten path, 13 miles off Highway 101 with the exit ... Read >
Author: CaliforniaWeekend.com16th June 2007
A sun-kissed holiday in North Cyprus is the kind of secret that seasoned travellers try to keep to themselves. After all, if they came home with tales of empty golden beaches stretching for miles, atmospheric Roman ruins, and fresh seafood lunches for the... Read >
Author: Izzet Zorlu04th June 2007
Winter is a time of joy for children and at the beginning, even for the adults. This attitude of adults seems to change once the weather turns even colder. As the weather becomes colder there is a possibility of snow falling, when this does happen you wil... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu12th March 2007
I picked up a copy of 'The Hangover Handbook - 101 Cures For Humanity's Oldest Malady'... not just in case I have some holiday cheer... but to get some awesome ideas for 2007 marketing promotions.
There is a solid chapter of 101 ways to cure that hango... Read >
Author: Troy White03rd January 2007
When thinking of Malaysia as a destination, tourists usually (and rightfully) head to the great empty stretches of idyllic beaches and the pristine primary jungles of Malaysian Borneo as they seek their very own paradise for a week or two. They are never ... Read >
Author: Uz24th November 2006
The idea is when you have it flaunt it. A roof over your head and the world is yours. The idealism of yesteryears you could see in movies or read in bestsellers is a passé. The basic two-room shanty of those times…..sorry to say this, but that’s how ... Read >
Author: Michaelle Sui25th July 2006
It's springtime in Tuscany, early May. Arriving at Pisa airport the air smells different, dryer, lighter, brighter with the alluring waft of some flower scent, even amid the concrete hustle and bustle of airports everywhere. I'm travelling light, or as li... Read >
Author: Kit Heathcock21st May 2006
CADIZ
Cadiz, to the south of Huelva province shares the same stretch of coastline, the Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light), an Atlantic coastline, with long stretches of uncrowded pristine sand. Windsurfers and para-surfers will have heard of Tarifa, the ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th April 2006
The tiny Greek island of Paxos, with its groves of olive trees, secluded beaches and coves, and pretty coastal villages, has become a favourite destination for music lovers during its annual jazz and classical music festivals.
In June, the Paxos Jazz ... Read >
Author: GEM Motoring Assist13th March 2006
Bahamas Holidays
If you have been searching for that once in a lifetime dream holiday, then the Bahamas could be the resort for you! A Bahamas holiday is almost the definition of a dream vacation, blue skies, crystal clear water,pristine white sandy be... Read >
Author: David Wood05th January 2006
www.novascotiatouring.com
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What is there to do in Nova Scotia?
From its historic roots with New England, Nova Scotia is perhaps the best known of the four Atlantic Canada Provinces. Its key is its variety. There are so ... Read >
Author: Derek Miller05th January 2006
It may seem in the days of mass tourism and cheap worldwide flights that no stone has been left unturned in our pursuit of the unexplored. However, Arabia still offers much in the way of mystery and exoticism.
If you are brave enough to venture into this... Read >
Author: Jacob Fiennes05th November 2005
It's springtime in Tuscany, early May. Arriving at Pisa airport the air smells different, dryer, lighter, brighter with the alluring waft of some flower scent, even amid the concrete hustle and bustle common to airports everywhere. I'm travelling light, o... Read >
Author: Kit Heathcock26th October 2005
While a vast majority of Maine is forested, the beautiful shoreline dominates the state. Maine real estate prices, however, are surprisingly reasonable.
Maine
Maine is one of the more beautiful states in the country. Travel inland and you will find... Read >
Author: Raynor James
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