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Known as the ‘crown jewel’ of southwest Florida, the city of Naples is fit for royalty. Cradled on the unspoiled beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, Naples has something to offer everyone, from the tempting array of high-end shops and boutiques on Old Naples 5th Ave to the deep-sea fishing excursions on the calm seas on the Gulf for grouper, cobia and tarpoon, Naples provides a luxurious getaway from the everyday. Travelers wishing to hit the links, Naples offers world-renowned golf courses to test even the pros.
While, explorers can experience the Everglades, which are only a short airboat ride away. At the end of a long day, guests can enjoy the recently enhanced Baleen restaurant with the traditional ringing of the bell, happy hour specials and fresh seafood.
SPRINGFIELD, MO--The Food Channel® is honoring the resilient spirits of America's Gulf Coast residents with a fabulous Thanksgiving feast full of sumptuous seafood, Creole accents and plenty of Southern tradition.
NEW YORK, N.Y. (Nov. 16, 2010) --Toronto residents can now travel to Washington, Baltimore and Harrisburg, Penn., for as low as $1. Megabus.com, a city-to-city, express bus company today named Washington as a hub and will begin daily service to and from 10 cities including Toronto on Dec. 15. Customers can begin booking travel today at megabus.com for Dec. 15 and beyond.
Megabus.com will offer three daily departures on this route operated by Coach Canada from its arrival and departure location at 610 Bay St.
DESTIN, FORT WALTON BEACH, OKALOOSA ISLAND, Fla. --Whether naughty or nice, Florida's Emerald Coast invites travelers to enjoy an evergreen escape this holiday season, offering winter white steals on the shores of Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island with accommodations savings of more than 40 percent.
This laid-back slice of Florida's upper Gulf Coast touts a "value season" from December to March, presenting plenty of time for sun and sand before holiday deals melt away (Destin-fwb.com).
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Ringing in 2011 under a starry sky in Daytona Beach’s Ocean Walk Village, couples celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort on Dec. 31, 2010. For $399/couple, lovebirds enjoy a romantic getaway with the “Starry, Starry Night New Year’s Celebration,” from ocean view accommodations and a lavish dinner to live entertainment and an open bar on New Year’s Eve. A late checkout on Jan. 1, 2011 allows guests a festive night and restful start to 2011.
Hilton Waikoloa Village, the most romantic spot on the Big Island, shows the sky is the limit when it comes to love with its new “Give Her the Sun, Moon and Stars” escape.
Lovers experience an adventure in eternal love and Hawaiian legends with a signature Waikoloa Naupaka Love Story Turndown service, in-room telescope for stargazing, sunset dinner at KPC, a Star Certificate recognizing a Hawaiian star named after the couple and a Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure.
ALMOND RESORTS, Barbados and St. Lucia – Trading snow shoes for no shoes, Almond Resorts, located on the Caribbean coasts of St. Lucia and Barbados, is making it simple to enjoy a warm weather holiday this winter by offering the Holiday Special. With rates starting at $228
person per night, when booking before Nov. 30, 2010, guests gain the value of an all-inclusive vacation this holiday season, for a fraction of the price. Forgetting the cold weather and leaving heavy coats at home, guests pay one price that includes unlimited food and beverage, making room in their wallet for stocking stuffers and special gifts.
The birthplace of grunge rock has come a long way from the days of Nirvana, now transformed into a thriving, sophisticated metropolis with lots to discover. Nestled on waterways, three national parks and two mountain ranges the activities in Seattle are endless. Explore landmarks like Pike Place Market, the 520 foot high Seattle Space Needle, have a picnic lunch in the stunning Japanese Gardens and see the city by boat with a cruise around Seattle on the Puget Sound.