Archive for March, 2010
Rome Private Shopping And Wine Tasting Tours With The Personal Touch!
RomeItaly besides being an open air museum has many fantastic shops which are great for shopping during your visit to the Eternal City.
One of the most enjoyable experiences to do once you are on a luxury Rome travel vacation is hiring a personal shopper for your private guided shopping tour.
Hiring a professional personal shopper in Rome will help you to get the most out of your time as well as buying the best Italy has to offer.
These shopping guided tours offer travellers expert tips and tricks on how and where to shop in Rome.
The personal shopper will actually take you right where you want to shop giving you the great chance to plan for a great shopping trip. You will discover the most high and exclusive shops atelier outlets restaurants amp; wine bars.
Rome Shopping Guide is specialized in tailored made private guided shopping tours of Rome.
The Rome Shopping Guide website http://www.romeshoppinguide.com suggests a large number of shopping tour itineraries but visitors are welcome to ask for personalized services.
Let Stefania Troiani the creative owner and founder at Rome Shopping Guide.com be your personal shopping guide to the Eternal City’s hidden streets shops and treats.
When signing up you would complete a questionnaire that gives Stefania an idea of your taste needs and price range.
You will not waste a Rome minute buying wrong purchases. She will introduce you to the most hidden neighbourhoods private showrooms and distinctive boutiques typically known only to native Romans. As real local she will share Romans shopping secrets and tips that you will not find in a tourist book.
Rome Shopping Guide organizes both half and full day Rome tours and visitors can do them simply walking through the shopping districts or by comfortable a/c limos that places at tourists’ disposalfor the all lenght of the tour/s.
For any request the contact area places to visitors disposal an email and a telephone number.
About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Karen Smith writes articles for Rome Shopping Guide.
The author gives valuable information about Rome Day Tours Rome Excursions Rome Shopping Tours Shore excursions from Civitavecchia to Rome and Wine Tasting Tours in the Tuscan wine area which are available at http://www.romeshoppinguide.com
Romantic Getaways – How To Pick The Most Unforgettable Honeymoon Spots For Your Wedding!
Ah with the stress of the wedding over it is now time to enjoy a welldeserved romantic honeymoon getaway. Where you and your spouse decide to venture is dependent on several factors but what is most important is that the romantic getaways you choose has all the elements of what you and your partner agree is romantic as well as providing long lasting special memories.
Travel agents will agree there are a couple of romantic getaways that top the most popular honeymoon destinations. Those include the welltraveled areas of Mexico the Caribbean and Hawaii and with so much to offer in each one of these locations it is no wonder why they remain so popular.
If you and your partner agree that your romantic getaways should be in a warm and tropical place then you can’t go wrong with a trip to Jamaica Cancun or Maui.
With hotels and resorts offering special discounts for honeymooners you can also save money on booking ahead of time or buying an allinclusive romantic getaways package. Packages reduce the stress of planning your trip and typically include such things as drinks meals and special outings.
Depending on your budget and the amount of time you have for vacation you and your partner might want to consider taking a longer or more extensive holiday. Some honeymooners venture to Japan Bali Thailand or Greece for their vacation.
These exotic romantic getaways can increase the romance as well as provide a bit of adventure. Travel beyond your hotel and explore the surrounding region or relax indoors with the many amenities your hotel has to offer.
Whether you decide to choose traditional romantic getaways or go off the beaten path it is important that you and your partner first decide where you would like to go. Make a list of your top five favorite locations and check to see if you and your partner have any of the same spots.
If not it is always possible to agree on a type of location do you want to go to a warm climate cold climate expensive or inexpensive nearby or an adventure.
Once you and your partner have decided on the romantic getaways you would like to visit check out the many online websites for special deals. With so many deals to almost every destination in the world it shouldn’t be hard for you to arrange all the details of your vacation online. Plus booking online helps you save money rather than visiting a costly travel agency.
Whether swinging in a hammock on the Maya Rivera or climbing the Wall of China your romantic getaways should have all the elements of romance that both you and your partner agree on. With so many special destinations to choose from no matter where you decide to vacation you are assured to have those special memories to last a life time.
About the writer: Kathy Singer is a recognized authority on the subject of luxurious honeymoon getaways and exclusive travel services. Her website http://www.top5bestdatingsites.com provide a wealth of FREE informative articles and resources on everything youll ever need to know about Romantic Getaways.
Recreational Guide: The Chattooga River
Chattooga River Geography
The Chattooga River is the main tributary of the Tugaloo River. The actual headwaters origin of the river is located in North Carolina just south of the town of Cashiers. The river forms the boundary between Georgia and South Carolina after flowing out of North Carolina. Originating at the base of Whitesides Mountain a massive 4800 foot tall granite wall multiple creeks and streams converge creating the Chattooga River.
The Chattooga watershed is made up of 180000 acres in three states SC GA and NC and composed of private and public lands. The river flows about 57 miles until it runs later into Lake Yonah. Technically the Chattooga River has been separated into various sections according to its Wild and Scenic designation. The majority of the river has been designated wild while only 14.6 miles of the river have been designates as recreational. The Chattooga is home to more than a hundred types of fish including three species of trout. The Walhalla State Fish Hatchery regularly releases trout into the local Rivers creeks and streams.
The North Fork of the Chattooga River is what most people refer to when they simply say the Chattooga River. The Chattooga is separated in the North Fork East Fork and West Fork.
The river flows around three National Forests. The Chattahoochee Nantahala and Sumpter National Forests which add to the overall beauty of the riversides.
Chattooga River History
The original inhabitants of the Chattooga River basins and areas were the Native Americans specifically the Cherokee Nation. One of the more recent discoveries was in the 1990s when a 1700s era Cherokee Village known as Chattooga Town was discovered along the banks of the Chattooga River.
Originally the river was not the boundary between the two states. South Carolina technically did not stretch down the Chattooga River before the 1800s. The treaty of 1816 changed the boundary of South Carolina to where it is currently which then made the river act as a boundary line between the two states.
Before the Treaty of 1816 the river belonged to the Cherokee Nation.
There are locations in the Ellicott Rock Wilderness area which the Chattooga is a part of that have remained relatively unchanged from their earliest known history. In the East the Chattooga River is banked by the Sumter National Forest; in the west the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Chattooga River Rafting and Recreation
The Chattooga River is one of the only Class V option whitewater rapids in the region. During the highwater months you can experience the best whitewater rafting around. There are also multiple options for horseback riding including bringing your own mounts to designated trails within the National forest. Since many of the scenic areas along the river contain waterfalls and side trails hiking and exploring are popular activities along the river.
If you want to spend time fishing you have your pick from many lakes ponds streams and creeks.
About the writer: Ryan Hutchings is the Executive Director for Rafting America the top white water rafting organization in the world. He works closely with rafting outfitters and various outdoor companies specializing in marketing strategy.