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Time Travel | UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Yosemite

Aug 12, 2011 | Contributor: Eric Meyers | 1 Comment

The idea of international travel is always intriguing, but occasionally we need a little extra inspiration. Enter the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a treasure trove of amazing things to see and do, with cultural and historic significance that bring travelers closer to the culture of the places they visit, while educating them a little bit along the way. These sites are located all over the world, so chances are you could find one in the next region on your list, or maybe our list will help you decide on where to start.

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Yosemite Illegal Tourism Flipping is up

Jun 6, 2011 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team

A record 4.2 million visitors have been traveling through Yosemite Valley, the first natural preserve in America that became a national park in 1890, making it the third most visited park in the U.S. With so many vying for a vacation spot,... Read More

Whitewater Rafting Adventures Across North America

Apr 8, 2011 | Contributor: Lena Katz

Record snowfall over the winter means serious snowmelt is coming down from the mountains and rising whitewater in the mountain-fed rivers, from Oregon to Colorado to Tennessee. Whitewater rafting season in North America starts around May and we’ve scouted out the best spots across the country for it - ranging from family-friendly beginner routes to Class V tumblers.... Read More

Hotel Review: Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite Valley

Jun 8, 2010 | Contributor: Ruth Mitchell

Hotel Reviews: If ever a place might harbor the mythical unicorn, it would be Yosemite Valley with its stunning vistas, waterfalls and sheer rock formations, purveying a feeling that you have found the lost planet. The magical ambiance of this National Park is perfect for building your own romantic fairy tale, and the historic Ahwahnee Hotel beckons with its classically elegant ambiance.

Whether you are looking for a fantastic getaway vacation or planning a wedding to be remembered, the Ahwahnee will make a memorable addition to your plans. It was the first director of the National Park Service, Stephen T. Mather, who in 1925, began the process of bringing a first class hotel to Yosemite. Gilbert Stanley Underwood of Read More

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