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Have you ever wanted to bring a little bit of your favorite scenic destination to your home? Minor purchases can help remind you of your favorite scenic destination. If France is one of your favorite destinations and if you love to cook think about bringing home French cookware the next time you are in France. Scenic pictures that you have taken displayed on your walls in varied directions (vertical and horizontal) are a beautiful reminder of your travels. Display the items that you purchase from your travels. It can be as simple as a collection of magnets displayed on your refrigerator. Have you ever thought about turning fabric, wraps and/or scarves from your travels into curtains or pillows which would be a daily reminder of your adventure? Was there an outdoor space such as a Japanese Garden on your travels that you would like to re-create at home? If so think about creating a mini version of that space to remind you of your scenic adventure. Having reminders of your travels around your home, however you decide either big or small is a fun way to be reminded of your adventure.

Hawaii is the 50th state of the United States, located in the Pacific Ocean. Honolulu is Hawaii’s capital. The dress code in Hawaii is laid back and relaxed, this could be partly based on the climate. It is not unusual to see professionals going to work in made in Hawaii, Hawaiian shirts and dresses.

The Hawaii islands are filled with scenic natural wonders such as tropical rain forests, volcanoes and beautiful beaches. Hawaii is also filled with historic history. Whether or not you are vacationing or on business in Hawaii the scenic sunsets is truly something to enjoy.

Have you every noticed how different public telephones look throughout the world? From the big red telephone booth in England to the sleek look of a public telephone in Germany. If you have never paid much attention to the look of telephones or ring tones in a particular country, next time you are traveling take a moment and compare them to public telephones in your country, you may find it interesting.

Keeping in contact with friends and relatives can be difficult when traveling. There is also the issue of time zones to consider. Below you will find a brief summary of country codes throughout the world.

Country Codes:

France 33

England (U.K.) 44

Germany 49

Greece 30

Hong Kong 852

Italy 39

Mexico 52

Monaco 377

Spain 34

Sweden 46

Some cruise ships have cell phone roaming capabilities for cell phone enabled with international calling features. Make sure you check with your cruise line and cell phone carrier ahead of time for rates and fees that will be applied.

There are many arenas and stadiums throughout the world. Most offer a variety of entertainment such as sporting, musical and theatrical events. Some of the stadiums were built as a result of hosting the Olympic Games for their country. Many have become landmarks.

Below you will find a brief list of some of the arenas and stadiums around the world.

Madison Square Garden (New York City, USA) – Known as the “World’s Most Famous Arena”.
Wembley Stadium (London, England UK)
Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany)
Stadio Olimpico (Rome, Italy)
Stockholms Olympiastadion (Stockholm, Sweden)
Grand Bahama Stadium (Freeport, Bahamas)
Stade de France (Paris, France)
Stade Louis II (Fontvieille, Monaco)
Camp Nou (Barcelona, Spain)
Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal)

Paris has been cited as one of the top tourist destinations in the world. The reasons are many, there is so much to see and do. Paris is known for its couture fashions, cuisine, world famous museums, churches and of course the Eiffel Tower. Paris, the capital of France, is the largest and busiest city in France. It is located in the northern part of France along the Seine River. It is a city filled with rich history, beautiful monuments and parks.

The shopping in Paris is amazing from high end famous designer names to smaller boutiques and out of the way stock shops. Paris is considered by many as a shopper’s heaven. Getting a ticket to attend a show during Fashion week in Paris is difficult but department stores may offer fashion shows that may be open to the public. Some of the best cafes in the world are found in Paris. Corner bakeries fill the air with fresh croissants and baguettes which add to the experience of Paris. Paris is commonly referred to as the City of Lights.

Bermuda is a string of sub-tropical islands linked by causeways and bridges approximately 650 miles east of North Carolina (United States) in the Atlantic Ocean. Bermuda is an overseas territory of the UK. Queen Elizabeth II acts as the formal head of state and appoints a Governor, to represent her in Bermuda. Bermuda’s government consists of the Governor, a Premier, a Cabinet, and a Parliament comprised of an appointed Senate and the elected House of Assembly. Bermuda got its name from a Spaniard, Juan de Bermudez in 1503 but the islands remained uninhabited after that for more than a century.

In approximately 1609 settlement of Bermuda began. The British ship, Sea Venture, was blown onto the reefs by a hurricane; reefs were disastrous to ships that came too close. The Sea Venture, with settlers and supplies was on its way to the New World settlement of Jamestown, Virginia. Some of the settlers decided to settle in Bermuda while most of the settlers continued on their journey to Virginia in the vessel they created while stranded. Bermuda’s character as a British colony was established by the settlers who decided to stay in Bermuda. Thus began the inhabitation of Bermuda.

Located in the Hamilton Parish is Crystal Caves, a subterranean cavern with helectite formations, which includes pathways above a 55 feet deep underground lake. Bermuda has some unusual pink sand beaches, clear blue ocean waters and various other tourist attractions. Rental cars are not available in Bermuda. Bermuda has a variety of shops primarily located on three areas of the island (Hamilton, St. George’s and the Royal Naval Dockyard). A few of the activities within the Royal Naval Dockyard are a shopping mall, dining, swim with the dolphins and the Maritime Museum. Bermuda dollars and U.S. currencies are accepted interchangeably in Bermuda, all other currency (Canadian dollars, British pounds, Euros) will need to be exchanged.

The Bahamas consist of 700 tropical islands spread out over 100,000 square miles of ocean starting 50 miles off the coast of Florida. It is suggested that the water is so clear that it has a visibility of over 200 feet. The ocean water surrounding the islands of the Bahamas has a variety of hues. The coolest time of the year is from September through May, when the temperature averages 70-75 degrees. And during the rest of the year, there’s high humidity, with the temperature ranging from 80-90 degrees.

Ending 325 years of British rule, on July 10, 1973, the Bahamas became a free and sovereign country. The Bahamas celebrate what is known as Bahamian Independence Day on July 10th. Nassau is the capital city and largest city in the Bahamas. The resort of Atlantis, Paradise Island is world famous for its accommodations, restaurants, casino, water sports, the Dig (marine life exhibits) and luxury boutiques.

Shopping within the Bahamas you will find distinctive Bahamian items that reflect the heritage and creativity of the Bahamas. Nassau features stylish boutiques and the Straw Market. The Grand Bahama has large shopping areas filled with retail shops, straw vendors, hair braiders and artisans. The Bahamian dollar is held on par with the U.S. dollar and both are accepted interchangeably throughout the islands.

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