Articles en-us http://www.smarttravelreport.com N/A http://www.smarttravelreport.com travelgirl12866@yahoo.com 20 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4271/1/The-Lighthouses-of-the-Outer-Banks/Page1.html On a dark night, far from the shores of North Carolina, ships may be guided safely to their respective ports by the beams of lighthouses and stations bordering the Outer Banks. Just as the lighthouses represent a means of security for sailors finding their way through difficult weather at sea, they also symbolize the romanticism of the nautical life. Each year, thousands of visitors come to the Outer Banks to see these impressive monuments, if only to briefly live vicariously through the light keepers of old and enjoy the stories they have to tell. kristi.e@agentsofvalue.com (Kathryn Lively) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4270/1/Florida-Attractions-Tickets-The-Fun-Passes/Page1.html Orlando is a one of the best tourist cities in USA. It is also consider as one of the popular tourist destinations in the world. The city has number of tourist attractions and some of them are Walt Disney World Resort, Kennedy Space Center, Sea World Amusement Park, Cypress Garden, Busch Garden, and many others. These are the main reasons which draw great number of tourists every year from around the city. The yearly revenue of the city which comes from the tourism industry shows that it is a real tourism city of USA. marshiecajayon@gmail.com (Peter Fleming) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4269/1/Where-To-Stay-And-Eat-In-Maine/Page1.html Maine is filled with the cutest bed and breakfasts near some of the popular hiking trails but typical hotel chains can also be found. As someone who has visited these trails, it would be a good idea to look into the beautiful accommodations some of these bed and breakfasts offer to the tourists. If the Radisson is more of your style, there are plenty of discounted rates with AAA that can be booked online by any number of the online hotel reservation websites. Also, there are many resorts and spas as well as cottages and cabins that can accommodate an entire family or too! marshiecajayon@gmail.com (Brian Link) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4268/1/Whitewater-Rafting-In-Maine/Page1.html Whitewater rafting is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy. You can even share this experience with your close friends. Rafting is most commonly done on whitewater rivers and other types of rough bodies of water so that you, your family, and your friends get to feel all of the thrill and excitement that you expect. Doing this sport became considered a recreational activity in the mid 1970s. Since then, it has become more common for people to take part in this sport, and it has changed much since then. marshiecajayon@gmail.com (Brian Link) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4267/1/Disneyland-California-One-Of-The-Biggest-Amusement-Park/Page1.html The Walt Disney World Tickets give you a chance to experience world’s most popular amusement park. This unique amusement park houses four theme parks and two water parks and located at Orlando City in Florida, USA. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney Universal Studios are main theme parks of Walt Disney World. Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon are water parks of Walt Disney World. Animal Kingdom is dedicated to the animal and environmental conservation, while Magic kingdom is fanatical to the adventure and entertainment segment. On the other hand EPCOT offers ride and attractions related to the science and innovative future aspects and last but not the least Disney’s Universal Studios is a theme park which shows all activities and facts about movies and its techniques. To enjoy all these theme parks you need to purchase Walt Disney World Tickets which are available in different categories. marshiecajayon@gmail.com (Peter Fleming) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4266/1/Airfare-deals---US/Page1.html With Continental Airlines you can now fly between US cities from only $79 one way.Fly Domestically from Atlanta or New York from $59 one way on Delta. travelgirl12866@yahoo.com (Staff Writer) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4265/1/New-York-City-Hotels-From-Low-Budget-To-Expensive-Ones/Page1.html New York City is the most attractive and beautiful city of the world. It has many key features to attract the visitors and tourist to its place. The travelers get fascinated by its charming sights while gazing at the flickering lights of the midtown skyscrapers as you speed across the Queensboro Bridge. The whole atmosphere is spread with its immense romantic spell. And it’s the greatness of this city that the tour of this city is an unforgettable moment to its travelers. So, the tourist finds a great solace whenever they visit this enchanting city of marvelous buildings, monuments modern architecture and many historical importances. marshiecajayon@gmail.com (Megha Poddar) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4264/1/Have-You-Tried-A-Tour-Of-Alaska-/Page1.html Imagine being a resident of Alaska in a town of 900 and watching thousands of passengers unloading off six massive cruise lines. Back in the 1800s, the Gold Rush brought a similar bombardment of settlers to what was a pristine swatch of land containing mountains, frozen volcanoes, forests and glaciers. kristi.e@agentsofvalue.com (Mike Selvon) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4263/1/Fly-to-Florida-for-Fun-in-the-Sun/Page1.html Florida and Orlando in particular have become synonymous with great family holidays. There are so many attractions and theme parks to keep everyone amused, you’re sure to have a memorable time in the Sunshine State. From Walt Disney World to Kennedy Space Centre and Seaworld there exists a wide range of exciting rides, adventure and most of all, fun to be had; with 40 million visitors every year the popularity shows no sign of slowing down. So what are the unmissable parks and rides when you’re looking for the best Florida has to offer? marshiecajayon@gmail.com (Daniel Collins) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4262/1/The-Old-Mill-Square-in-Pigeon-Forge-Tennessee/Page1.html Did you know that Pigeon Forge, Tennessee was established back in 1830? You will be thrown right back into that time as you visit the historical sites of The Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge. As you walk through The Old Mill Square you will want to tour the water-powered grist mill that continues to work since the early 1800’s. The Old Mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the most photographed historical sites in country. marshiecajayon@gmail.com (Darryl Payne) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700