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The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately 4 mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard that runs from Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino at the southern end to the Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in the North. The Strip is one of the most famous and most valuable stretches of real estate in the world, and is the heart of the city that is known as the gaming capital of the world. The Strip is ever changing and growing. Recently non-gaming properties in the form of tall condominium towers have been spouting up in between and behind the casino-hotels. Of course casinos are also being built, with most seemingly designed to outdo prior properties. Also, while new properties are being developed existing properties are evolving and improving in an attempt to remain competitive. This non-stop growth can occasionally cause headaches for people trying to drive from place to place on the Strip. Closed lanes, closed side roads, and traffic from construction vehicles cause this already busy road to become difficult to traverse. Las Vegas has tried to keep up with increased traffic by adding pedestrian walkways, a monorail, more buses, and improved alternative side roads as alternatives to tourists simply driving down the Strip. By keeping a few tips in mind a visitor can save time and frustration when traveling around the Strip. One way to get around is to walk from one property to another. Just keep in mind that Las Vegas is brutally hot in the summer, with normal daily highs over 100 degrees, and the nights from late fall until mid spring may be surprisingly cool. Also, while casino security and the cops do an excellent job of keeping as safe as possible, you need to keep your own security in mind, especially in areas that aren't near a casino. The north end of the Strip past the Wynn, especially, has areas that are not near any casinos. Also, some of the side streets are less safe after dark than the Strip is. The monorail is useful is some cases. It is located on the east side of the Strip, and is excellent for going to the Convention Center and the hotels on the east side. The monorail stations are MGM Grand, Bally's/Paris, Flamingo/Caesars, Harrah's/Imperial Palace, The Convention Center, and the Sahara. Buses run 24 hours a day up and down the Strip, and a Trolley (really another type of bus, not a San Francisco style trolley) zigzags from Strip hotels to off Strip hotels. Taxis are everywhere, all day long, and are another alternative way to get around the Strip. If you want to drive you should try to become familiar with the side streets that run parallel to the Strip. On the west the streets to learn are Frank Sinatra Drive and Industrial Road, and on the east the Roads to know are Koval Lane, Sand Avenue, and Paradise Road. These roads will lead you to the back entrances for most of the Strip hotels and are almost always easier to get around on, although Paradise Road can be slow when a very large convention is in town. Planning ahead and consulting http://www.lasvegasstripmap.info can save you time and frustration, and help you to better enjoy your Las Vegas vacation.
About The Author
Mike McDougall has lived and worked in Las Vegas for 20 years, and business interests have made it mandatory that he drive on the Las Vegas Strip at least once a week for those 20 years. His web site, http://www.lasvegasstripmap.info/, has been created in an attempt to help tourists to better understand how to get around the Las Vegas Strip.

Family holidays can be fun and exciting for all ages. Here are some pointers for finding the best holiday for your family. First you need to determine the common interests of the family. Ask your children what they would like to see and what they’re studying in school. If you have very young children then usually you will know better than them but try to get them involved. Think of you and your spouse as well; what may be great fun for the kids may be boring and annoying for the adults. Pick somewhere that all of you will enjoy or a destination that gives you the opportunity for quiet time. While kids tend to be unrealistic, you can usually accommodate their interest. For example, if they want to take an African safari you could visit the immense animal park in San Diego, California. Theme parks are fun for the kids and offer entertainment for adults as well. Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida includes the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Universal Studios and MGM Studios. There are luxury hotels located right inside the park and a monorail takes visitors to different parts of the park so there’s no need to drive. The park is not the only attraction; there are other nearby attractions including the Kennedy Space Center, Coco Beach and Sea World. A trip through the historic east coast is another fun holiday that the kids and adults are sure to enjoy. The east coast has beautiful mountains and beaches and contains most of the United States’ history. Attractions are close to each other compared to the rest of the U.S. so a road trip is the best way to travel with the family to this part of the country. Historic sights include George Washington’s home in Virginia and the Arlington Cemetery. The Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C. are free and there is something to interest everyone. There is the Space and Aeronautics Museum that children really enjoy with life size replicas and actual aircraft showing the history of flight. Washington also contains the U.S. political buildings such as the White House and the Pentagon. Southern California offers many sights and is especially warm and pleasant in the late fall and early spring when most of the country is cold. Los Angeles is the film industry capitol of the world. You can visit Universal Studios theme park and Disneyland. You may even be able to catch the taping of a television show. San Diego which is just about two hours south of Los Angeles is a beautiful mid size city and has many tourist options. The San Diego Zoo is world renowned and Sea World is a must see for wildlife enthusiast. If you have young children then be sure to visit Legoland which has rides and even replicas of famous sights made entirely out of Legos. Family holidays can be fun for the entire family. It’s important to find a holiday that will interest the kids as well as the adults.
About The Author
Jerry Blackburn is publishing mainly for http://www.alicante-spain.com , a website with topics around Benidorm and Costablanca. You can see his articles over at http://www.alicante-spain.com/costa-blanca.html and other sources for Costa Blanca knowledge.

If you are looking for an Australian Luxury Vacation, or even just a romantic weekend getaway, then Kims Beach Hideaway Luxury Resort only about 90 minutes north of Sydney is the answer. Kims is a collection of luxurious chalets on the beach in Toowoon Bay What a beautiful place Kims is, right on the beach surrounded by pine trees, and lush terraced gardens. It is so quiet and peaceful, just the sound of breaking waves on the beach, this really is a beach retreat. There really isn’t much to do here, which is perfect for a romantic weekend getaway, and as each of the beach facing chalets, and it would be fair to say that is the majority of them, has direct access to the beach. The beach itself is beautiful with fine white sand, ideal for swimming. The rate here includes all meals, and the meals are all buffet, but of the very highest quality. If you like seafood, they have incredibly fresh seafood, and if you like meat, then there is plenty for carnivores to drool over. The salads are fresh and original, and there is a quite superb cheeseboard if you have any room left. The range of desserts is awesome, especially at lunchtime. The chalets themselves are somehow old fashioned, but superbly appointed for 21st century living. There was just a suggestion of ‘olde worlde’ kind of rustic, with warm colours. They are an absolutely perfect answer for a romantic weekend break. You could reserve a spa bungalow with king sized bed, louvered windows to let in the cooling breeze, and your own veranda and balcony with a Jacuzzi. Privacy and relaxation is what Kims is all about. The granite tile bathroom is large and there is a double shower with massaging double shower heads. There is a CD player, Television, and complimentary DVD’s available from reception. To cap it all you will have a library full of books, and complimentary magazines. It is fair to say that as an Australian Luxury vacation or a romantic weekend getaway, this isn’t a cheap option but Kims Beach Hideaway is worth every penny.
About The Author
Peter Stewart writes exclusively for http://www.in-kenyasafari.com as well as http://www.worldwidevacationspots.com and he has in depth knowledge of the places he writes about

The Most Haunted House In Britain
The Midsummer Ghosts
July 28th represents a sinister anniversary which most of the residents of a small Essex village will ignore. Yet on that day it is possible that dozens of unwelcome visitors will descend upon the village in the hope of spotting its most famous resident.
The village is Borley, its famous resident is the ghost of a nun who is reported to haunt the area, and July 28th is said to be her favourite day for a stroll.
Borley achieved national fame in the 1930s when ghost-hunter Harry Price was called in to investigate an amazing series of hauntings and other psychic disturbances taking place there. His investigations into the incredible happenings in and around the rectory and its grounds were to last another eighteen years during which Price uncovered a history of hauntings which went back one hundred years and which, so some say, continue to the present day.
Seen on a bright summer day Borley, set on a wooded rise above the rolling countryside just inside the Essex border not far from Long Melford in Suffolk, is an unlikely setting for the scene of a haunting. Yet the ghostly nun, a phantom coach with a headless driver, inexplicable lights and footsteps have all been seen and heard close to the site of the old rectory and the 12th century village church opposite in broad daylight and often in summer.
The story commences in 1863 when the Rector of Borley, the Revd. Henry D. E. Bull, had a new rectory built on or near the site of the previous one. The new building, which was later extended to cope with Mr. Bull’s growing family, was dark and rambling and built without any mains services. Even at that time there appears to have been a history of ghostly visitors, for Mr. Bull had a summer house erected in the garden so that he could sit and watch for the shade of the phantom nun as it glided past on a route that became known as the Nun’s Walk.
Henry Bull, who was related to the local landowners, the Waldegraves, died in 1892 and he and his family seem to have taken the various ghostly phenomena in their stride though, early on, he had the dining room window bricked up so as to prevent the nun peering through at them while they were having their meals. With this one exception, the ghosts were not reported as having overly disturbed the Bull’s peace of mind even though their visitations were said to have been frequent and were often experienced by visitors and staff. There were reports of the nun wandering the grounds, the shade of an old man inside the house, the frequent ringing of the old-fashioned service bells together with the sound of footsteps in and outside the house.
Following his father’s death in 1892, ‘Harry’ Foyster Bull took over as Rector. He and his family seem also to have accepted the ghosts as part of the family, even to the point where he would spend hours on some nights sitting in the summer house in the hope of seeing the nun pass by, and the hauntings and other phenomena continued as before. The death of Harry Bull in 1927 ended a family occupancy of the rectory which had started sixty-five-years earlier. During that time, the house had already earned the title of The Most Haunted House In Britain, and the stories which were by then circulating appear to have discouraged many priests from taking up the Borley living.
It may have been that the relationship which developed over the years between the Bulls and the ghosts was one, if not of affection, of mutual toleration. If that was the case, then matters came to a head after the Revd. G. Eric Smith was appointed Rector in the autumn of 1928. So bad was the amount and the nature of psychic activity that he and his family experienced, they were driven out nine months later, though they stayed on in lodgings in Long Melford for a few months after that.
Once again the rectory became empty for a short while until a cousin of the Bulls, the Revd. Lionel A. Foyster, became Rector at the end of 1930. He and his family lasted only fourteen months in the house and were also forced to leave by the volume and ferocity of activity in the rectory.
The Foysters were the last clergy family to live in the rectory, for the church authorities then decided that the place was not fit to be lived in. So when a new Rector, the Revd. A. C. Henning, was appointed in 1930 he took up residence in the nearby parish of Liston which had by then been joined with that of Borley.
However, it was Mr Smith who called the Daily Mirror in June 1929 and appealed for help in dealing with a range of frightening incidents in the rectory which he said included ringing bells, strange lights and sounds and the appearances of the ghostly nun and a phantom coach and pair. The following day, Harry Price and his secretary travelled to Borley.
By 1929 Harry Price had achieved national fame as a debunker of the fraudulent mediums who had proliferated after the First World War. In his younger days, he was interested in stage magic and conjuring (he was a member of the Magic Circle) and this strengthened his interest in psychic matters and gave him a special insight into the activities of fraudulent operators. He investigated a variety of phenomena ranging from ghosts, poltergeists, the Indian rope trick, the Loch Ness Monster, the Cottingley fairies and dowsing.
Over lunch on that summer day, Price, his secretary and a reporter from the Daily Mirror heard from Mr. Smith the story he had earlier told the newspaper. They also heard whispers, footsteps which followed people around the house, saw shadowy figures, doors which locked and unlocked themselves and keys which shot out of their locks.
After lunch, Price and his secretary toured the house, sealing all the doors and windows. After tea he and the reporter, Mr. Wall, stood by the summer house watching for the nun and although Wall saw a shadow moving along the Nun’s Walk, Price could not be sure of what he had seen. The two men returned to the house when a brick shot through the glass verandah roof showering them with splinters.
Another search was made of the house without result, but on their return to the hall a glass candlestick hurtled down from above and smashed at their feet and later they were pelted with mothballs, pebbles and bits of slate. Several of the old service bells began to ring of their own accord and to their astonishment they could see the pulls moving but not the person or force that was moving them. Then the keys to the library and drawing room fell to the floor.
Later that evening a séance was held in one of the rooms and during this raps were heard coming from the back of a large mirror that stood on a dressing-table. Using a code (three raps for yes, etc.), the group questioned the ‘spirit’ and discovered it to be that of Harry Bull. Finally, a cake of soap jumped out of its dish on a washstand twelve feet away.
Thus ended the first day of Price’s involvement with Borley Rectory, an association that was to continue through to his death in 1948.
Over the ensuing years, including one in which Price himself leased the empty property for research purposes, an extraordinary range of ghostly activities were recorded in and around the rectory. These included an amazing variety of ghosts, poltergeists, smells, rappings and other sounds, spirit writings and the appearance and disappearance of various objects. Very few of these phenomena were witnessed by only one person and many of them were supported by multiple witnesses.
In November 1938, the empty rectory was bought by Captain W. H. E. Gregson but it was destroyed by fire in February of the following year. In 1944 the ruins were completely demolished so that no trace of the old rectory now remains.
The Borley hauntings achieved a fame rarely equalled before or since. This mainly arose from the books and articles written by Price, a renowned self-publicist, which generated much correspondence in which previously unrecorded stories concerning Borley came to light. Price received also many theories about the hauntings, and the chief of these produced a theory about the nun and led to the discovery of what may have been her mortal remains.
In 1941 the Revd. W. J. Phythian-Adams, a Canon of Carlisle, prepared an extensive analysis of the Borley affair based upon Price’s published writings. Many of the messages given to investigators in séances and in spirit writings seemed to suggest that a young nun sought to have her body found and given proper burial.
Canon Phythian-Adams surmised that a young French nun, Marie Lairre, had been brought to Borley, possibly from Le Havre, by one of the Waldegrave family, was subsequently murdered and then buried somewhere about the grounds on which Borley Rectory was built. Having analysed all of the published evidence, he wrote to Price and suggested where he might dig for the nun’s body.
By that time, the rectory had been burned and much of the first floor destroyed, but that did enable excavations to be made in the old cellars of the building. In August 1943, to everyone’s surprise, a couple of religious medallions and parts of a female jawbone and skull were found which were thought might be the nun’s remains. These were interred in nearby Liston churchyard in May 1945.
If the remains found were those of Marie Lairre, the hauntings in the area did not stop though, undoubtedly, the destruction of the rectory removed the main focus of the trouble. Right through to the 1970s the nun was reported as having been seen on a number of occasions and ghostly footsteps heard in and around the church.
As a teenager I visited Borley in the late 50s to do an article on the rectory for my school magazine. I went one freezing cold day in January and discovered that a bungalow was being built on the site of the old rectory for the man who at that time was the church organist. While the house was being built, the couple lived in a caravan on the site. I asked his wife if they had experienced any problems, and she said that with one exception they had not. The exception occurred at midnight on the New Year’s Eve just prior to my visit. At this time, everything on a hinge suddenly opened (cupboard doors, the door to the caravan, etc.) whether they were locked/fastened or not. She said it was a very frightening experience.
Though it is said that the ghosts moved across the road into Borley Church, there have been no reliable reports of hauntings in the last few years and villagers are reluctant to discuss them, preferring that people stay away altogether. As a result, the church is not regularly open for visitors except during services and the small car park is now chained off in an attempt to discourage the vandals which have sadly damaged some of the monuments in the churchyard.
So visit Borley if you wish, but don’t expect the villagers to be pleased by your arrival. Borley’s past is an amazing chapter in the psychic history of England, but it is one that the locals definitely feel should now be closed.

Believe it or not, you can live it up at Walt Disney World Resort – whether you plan on visiting Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios or Disney’s Animal Kingdom – without making a huge dent in your wallet. By planning ahead, seeking out the best online deals and following the money-saving tips listed below, you can enjoy significant savings on your Disney World vacation getaway – without sacrificing any of your family’s comfort or enjoyment.
1. Seek out discount Disney World tickets, budget accommodations convenient to Disney attractions and individually tailored Disney vacation packages before you arrive in Orlando. 2. If possible, plan your Disney World trip during the off-season and you will usually discover significantly lower airfares and hotel/resort rates. 3. If you are staying at a Disney resort, take advantage of complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Downtown Disney. 4. Some of the area factory outlet stores such as Orlando Premium Outlets sell Disney merchandise at significantly lower prices than you will find at stores within the Disney World theme parks. 5. Check out some of the free things to do at Disney World such as strolling around Disney’s Boardwalk and Downtown Disney, or hiking through the Disney Wilderness Preserve. 6. 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You may want to schedule your Walt Disney World vacation around one of Disney’s highly acclaimed annual events and festivals, many of which are included with the price of admission such as the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, Star Wars Weekends, Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Festival of the Seasons, ABC Super Soap Weekend, Festival of the Masters and Holidays Around the World. 19. Carry your own water bottle into the Disney theme park and you can fill it up at any of the abundant water fountains throughout the day. 20. Establish a budget for Disney World souvenirs and stick to your budget (no matter how many cool gifts you see as you stroll through Epcot’s World Showcase!). 21. If you are an AAA or AARP member, take advantage of any special rates or discounts that are available during your Disney World vacation. 22. Many off-site hotels and motels with onsite restaurants offer “Kids Eat Free” deals (one child eats free per paying adult). 23. Purchase such necessities as film and sunscreen before you arrive at Disney World, since prices at the theme parks are more expensive for such items. 24. If you are staying at one of the Disney resorts, take advantage of Disney’s Magical Express, which provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the Orlando International Airport (reservations are required for Disney’s Magical Express). 25. If possible, try to avoid Disney World during holiday weekends and Spring Break when prices are higher and the theme parks are most crowded. Orlando, Florida Guide, the most comprehensive online guide to Orlando and Disney World, also features discount Disney World tickets, incredible deals on Orlando hotels and individually tailored Orlando vacation packages.

Known for its beautiful beaches and upscale atmosphere, Corolla is the ideal vacation destination for anyone who wants to truly getaway from it all and relax in an environment that is miles beyond the ordinary. For a summer retreat filled with distinct Outer Banks flavor and none of the commercial influences of home, set your compass for stunning Corolla, North Carolina.
With peak tourist season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, most individuals come to this vacation wonderland seeking plenty of fun in the sun along the shore of a pristine beach. Corolla’s beaches are known for being some of the best in the entire Outer Banks, and if you are searching for wide, vast expanses of fine sand that gently slope into the warm waters of the Atlantic, then you have certainly come to the right place. No matter what kind of outdoor adventure suits your style, whether it be surfing, swimming, jet skiing, boating, or water skiing, you can find the perfect jumping off point along a gorgeous stretch of sand in Corolla.
As one of the most popular activities during any Corolla excursion, a journey aboard a fishing charter should be at the top of every itinerary. Choose from offshore fishing trips in search of wahoo, tuna, dolphin, and marlin or set your sights on the likes of cobia, albacore, amberjack, and numerous other species with a High Adventure Big Game fishing expedition from Corolla Bait & Tackle. Want to take your kids out on the water? You can find two-hour fishing trips aboard a pontoon boat for a relaxing introduction that will certainly please adults and children alike.
While water outings are certainly a large part of a Corolla vacation, landlocked attractions such as the Currituck Beach Lighthouse are a must-see on any trip. Visitors can climb to the top of this red-bricked wonder for a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean, Currituck Sound, and the Currituck Outer Banks in addition to learning more about coastal lighthouses, the Currituck Beach keepers, and the Fresnel lens. Be sure to stop by the museum-quality exhibits on your way up or down, they are located at the base and on the first two flights, for a well-rounded and informative day.
Another favorite among visitors to the area, the Whalehead Club, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is a historic museum that rests along the banks of Currituck Sound. Visitors can learn more about the first owners, the architecture of the house, the history of Corolla and the northern Outer Banks, and the restoration of the home on a guided tour that is led by a knowledgeable local. There are also specialty tours such as a Children’s Tour and a Ghost Tour that are occasionally available, so be sure to check beforehand if these are of interest to you.
Whether you want to head out on an ATV tour in search of Corolla’s renowned wild horses or stroll the boardwalk at the Currituck Heritage Park, a vacation rental makes it easy to enjoy all of the wonderful attractions of the Outer Banks. You can find a wide selection of Corolla rentals located near the beach and within walking distance of many of the activities you have on your itinerary. Enjoy all of the comforts and amenities of home during your stay in a comfortable, cozy, and convenient vacation rental located along the shores of the Atlantic.
Corolla has everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable waterfront vacation in the picturesque Outer Banks. To experience the true nature of this luxurious retreat, consider seaside Corolla vacation rentals that provide some of the most spectacular views of the water and allow easy access to everything you have planned during your dream family getaway.

The Great Wall of China is one of the most highly visited tourist attraction in Beijing, China. It is in fact the symbol of China, because anytime you see a picture of the Great Wall, then you know that picture has something to do with China. The Great Wall has been recently added to the one out of the twenty one finalists running for the New 7 Wonders of the World to be decided in July 2007. I for one believe that the Great Wall of China would make it to this list, as this monument is considered to be one of the most appealing attractions all over the world because of its architectural and historical significance. Enlisted in the World heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the Great Wall winds up and down stretching across hills, lowlands, deserts and plateaus extending from the eastern border of China to its western border; with a history of about 2500 years ago to the time of the Warring Period, the Great Wall has served China a great purpose in terms of defense in the ancient time and it is now one of China’s most booming tourist destinations. The history of the Great Wall of China shows how history, culture, defense and political administration are intertwined to finally bring out a site which now serves for entertainment and leisure purposes. Since the Great Wall stretches across various provinces, the same goes for the best time to visit the site; the scenery from across the wall in different seasons is different and allows you to see the wonderful and vast landscape of China. In spring time, all the plants and trees are lush green with beautiful displays of the wall looking fresh in bright green colors. Spring time is always the best time to visit the Great Wall because the wall is not always crowded with tourists. In the summer and autumn, the flowers and plants are more blooming than other periods of the year and a view from above makes the wall look like a long silver necklace. This time is always the best time to climb the Great Wall. Fall is also a great time to visit the Wall as the peaks and hilltops are displayed in colors creating an amazing and perfect view. Winter which is usually the best time to view the entire length of the wall turns the landmark to snowy frosted scenery. Most tourists do not like to visit at this time because of the bitter winter cold. To travel and see the beautiful landscapes on the Great Wall of China, you have to climb it from the most accessible section. The most popular sections of the Great Wall for tourists are at the Simatai sections, Badaling sections and the Mutianyu section. These sections have all played their roles during the construction and destruction of the Great Wall of China during the revolution. The Simatai section, northeast of Beijing is the quiet section of the wall which is still preserved the way it was since hundreds of years ago; this is why it is good to take a long quiet walk on this section. The Badaling section of the Great Wall was the first section to be opened to tourists and locals; this is why many tourists come to this part of the wall. The Mutianyu section is the furthest section of the Great Wall; this area is the largest section of the Great Wall which is still being preserved and has a low number of visitors due to the distance. Many travelers from around the world are eager to visit and climb the Great Wall of China. For foreign tourists interested in this travel project, it is best you seek the services of the reliable tour operator in China to help you make the arrangements. There are a wide variety of package tours designed to suit your Great Wall of China Tour and making it a memorable one.