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Journey to the Center of… Your Intestines

Sounds gross, but if you are looking for an educational vacation destination suitable for (most of) your family I might just have the golden ticket. You’ll have to fly to the Netherlands to get in, but according to the creators of “Corpus,” the combination amusement park/health museum, your efforts will be justly rewarded. The new family-friendly attraction opened in Oegstgeest (located 21 miles southeast of Amsterdam) two weeks ago and the site is already overflowing with visitors. The structure is home to a 115-foot high seated human figure and all the walls and halls are modeled with fiberglass to resemble … Continue reading →

Europe: Know Before You Go

Whether you are traveling to London for the 2012 Summer Olympics or you’re jetting off on an Italian holiday while the kids are out of school, it’s wise to do some research first. After all, it doesn’t pay to perpetuate the “dumb American” stereotype when you are traveling overseas. While smartphones are helpful and very convenient, they don’t provide you with the same organized information featured in guidebooks. Many people shy away from purchasing the highly informative books because they feel they can obtain the same information via the Internet. On the contrary, guidebooks are priceless, especially if you are … Continue reading →

European Adventures

If you haven’t already booked your summer flight to London to witness sports history unfold before your eyes, you may be out of luck. According to travel experts, despite fares increasing nearly 20 percent over last year, flights to England are being snatched up by travelers attending the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, which run July 27 to August 12. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Office of Travel and Tourism Industries’ website notes that nearly 13 million Americans visited Europe in 2009. That number is estimated to increase by at least 35 percent in 2012 thanks to the Olympics and the Diamond … Continue reading →

Avoiding International Travel Trouble

If you think renting a vehicle in the United States is a pain, try doing it in Europe. Talk about a lesson in patience. My cousin just returned from Belgium where he and his wife rented a car so they could tour the country on their own. They said the trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience… in more ways than one. Actually, what I think my cousin said was that he’d never go back in his lifetime. As beautiful as Belgium is, the rental car experience is something they never want to deal with again. Thanks to the exorbitant price of … Continue reading →

Deals to Dutch Country

Who says your limited budget has to put a damper on your wanderlust ways? Deals to Europe have been popping up more and more now that the busy summer travel season is winding down. The following deal to the Netherlands being offered by EuropeASAP is one of the best around. For just $989 per person you will receive roundtrip airfare from New York to Amsterdam (add $50 for Atlanta, $70 for Minneapolis, $90 for Miami, $180 for Portland, and $190 for L.A.), three nights’ accommodations with daily breakfast at a 3-star hotel, and a six-night car rental (economy-class, two- or … Continue reading →

Summer Travel: A Saintly Destination

Have you ever wondered how city leaders decide what names to give the streets, roads and avenues we travel on day in and day out? I live near Titletown, U.S.A., home of the world famous Green Bay Packers, so it’s no surprise that the streets I frequent have names such as Brett Favre Pass, Bart Starr Drive and Reggie White Way. But in one of the country’s most populated cities, the art of naming streets has become the subject of a new museum exhibit. If you are looking for a family friendly summer travel destination that will provide more than … Continue reading →

Rock ‘n’ Roll Summer

Thrill seekers have one more reason to celebrate this summer. If the invitation to explore the inner workings of the human body wasn’t enough to excite you, perhaps getting the chance to fly down a 155-foot-high Led Zeppelin inspired roller coaster will. The new thrill ride will be the star attraction at Hard Rock Park, which is slated to open later this month in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The 140-acre rock ‘n’ roll theme park will feature 40 attractions, including rides, restaurants, stores and live shows. To get the festivities off to a slammin’ start park officials are auctioning off … Continue reading →