Dec 27 2012

5 Fascinating Facts About The Bahamas

http://thisisthewilderness.com/shell4.php   Bahamas. Just saying the word conjures up images of paradise – white sand beaches, swaying palm trees, sparkling aquamarine waters. Although I’ve been to other tropical islands in the region before, I’ve always dreamed of visiting the Bahamas and am excited that I finally get to go. In preparation for my impromptu adventure, I […]

New Mexico USA
Dec 24 2012

Greetings From… White Sands, New Mexico

Ratangarh Pristine mounds of sparkling white sand rise like waves in the harsh desert landscape of southern New Mexico. But it’s not ordinary sand. It’s actually gypsum, or more specifically, crystallized gypsum called selenite. Gypsum is a mineral that’s commonly used in the making of drywall and plaster for casts, also known as “Plaster of Paris.” […]

Las Vegas, Nevada
Dec 16 2012

Top 10: Most Glamorous Casinos in the World

Despite the recent economic slow-down, every year more and more people are making travel plans to destinations that offer gambling. And if you want to see if Lady Luck is on your side, why not try your hand (or roll the dice) at one of the most glamorous casinos in the world? Whether it’s a […]

Arizona USA
Dec 06 2012

Greetings From… Saguaro National Park, Arizona

One of the greatest symbols of the American Southwest is the tall and sturdy saguaro cactus. Reaching heights of 60 feet (18 meters), the only place in the world where they grow natively is in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona, southeastern California and northern Mexico. These mighty cacti can live upwards of 150 years […]

Dec 02 2012

StruxTravel’s Epic Road Trip

I’ve always wanted to take a cross-country road trip, but never had the opportunity to do so until this year. Three thousand miles by car is a long way, requiring a fair amount of time to do properly. I’ve heard of people driving straight through, in shifts, and making it in as little as three […]

Louisiana USA
Nov 29 2012

Snapshot: New Orleans, Louisiana

The Big Easy, The Crescent City, N’awlins. These are all names used for one of America’s liveliest and most unique cities: New Orleans, Louisiana. Straddling the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, there’s no other place quite like it. After being devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the city has proudly rebounded and caters to […]

Milano, Italia
Nov 26 2012

Milan: A City of Plenty

Style, class and sophistication – three words that sum up Milan perfectly. This Italian power-house is home to spectacular historic sights, museums and galleries, excellent restaurants and out of this world shopping. It’s a city break lover’s dream. Happily, it’s quite cheap to get there too, which all adds to the fun. As this is […]

Nov 13 2012

A Tourist In My Own Backyard (Part 4): Universal Studios Hollywood

Even though I drive by there all the time and have been to the adjacent CityWalk shopping promenade many times, it’s probably been more than ten years since I’ve gone to Universal Studios. And let me say, the theme park has sure grown up in the past decade! There are tons of first-rate rides, many […]

Savannah Georgia
Nov 07 2012

Top 10: Things To Do in Savannah, Georgia

Beautiful Savannah: Spared by General Sherman on his infamous “March to the Sea,” the city still resonates with graceful antebellum charm.  Featured in many popular films including Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and Forrest Gump, Savannah is famous for its oak trees draped in Spanish moss, elegant eighteenth and nineteenth century buildings, and slower […]

Oct 30 2012

America’s Most Haunted City: Savannah, Georgia

By day, Savannah is picture-perfect with romantic public squares, a bustling riverfront, and beautiful antebellum architecture. By night, however, the city transforms into a playground for the paranormal. With its spooky cemeteries, creaking mansions, and oaks draped with eerie Spanish moss, Savannah is considered by many to be the most haunted city in America. What […]

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