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I love to visit the Aran Islands when I am near the west coast of Ireland. The three islands are Inishmore, Inisheer and Inishmaan. Inishmore is the largest and most popular for tourists. Inisheer and Inishmaan are less developed and also fun to explore.

I have taken day trips to Inishmore and Inisheer. I hope to return soon for an overnight stay at one of the bed and breakfast or guest house choices.

Whether you're a history buff or not, you've surely heard the tale of the unsinkable ship that sank at the hands of an iceberg one fateful night. The irony of the Titanic Museum's ice carving competition won't be lost on you. On January 14th in Pigeon Forge, TN, you can witness amateurs and pros alike turn enormous blocks of ice into stunning works of art.

Enchanting Ice Sculptures Captivate Your Imagination

Niagara Falls has certainly grown over the last thirty years. When I was a kid, I remember that it was Niagara Falls itself as the only real attraction here. This natural wonder of the world consists of two main falls; the semi-circular shaped Horseshoe Falls where daredevils in buckets have thrown themselves off and the smaller American Falls to the left of it. The Floral Clock, Maid of the Mist boat rides that take visitors up close to the falls were already there as well as the cable gondola over the whirlpool just minutes up north but that was about it.

What has dozens of Christmas trees, miles of twinkling lights, gallons of eggnog, and a Santa in swim trunks? An unforgettable holiday cruise, of course. While spring and summer might instantly come to mind when you dream of luxury cruising, the holiday season is the perfect time to book a festive cruise for the whole family.

Choose Your Itinerary

London is a major tourist destination for many visitors to the UK and offers some popular well known tourist attractions such as the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, The London Dungeon and many more. However many visitors miss out on the best bits of the city so please read on for some hidden London gems that are a must for any visitor.

The idea of partying on the beach is universally appealing, conjuring up images of dancing from sunset to sunrise on golden sands, with bonfires, great music, crashing waves and cocktails in the mix.

From Ibiza to Miami, there are as many types of beach parties as there are party-people looking for a good time. From down and dirty dancing to celebrity-spotting socializing, read on for the 5 best party beaches in the world!

IBIZA, SPAIN

A honeymoon is a great idea for couples that have recently been married. Celebrate your marriage together and relax, enjoying the success of your wedding. When you are selecting your honeymoon destination for you and your new spouse you will want it to be as perfect as your wedding so some planning is required.

1. Hawaii

The splendid country of Malaysia stores a rich stock of diversified heritage, traditions, and culture. The vivid mesh of different religious and racial backgrounds that feature the heritage of Asia in Malays, Chinese, and Indians and the cultural marks left by the Thai, Portuguese, Dutch, and English make Malaysia one of the most beautiful countries that celebrate plurality and diversity.

Brazil is a country that is full of life and full of color. Because of its heritage and culture, this has also become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. This country has become a popular honeymooner's choice because of the variety of sights and sounds that Brazil can give to any tourists, and here are the ten must-go-to places if you are going to Brazil.

1.) Rio's Hunchback.

With the heat of summer behind them and the Christmas season moving in fast, the folks that call the Great Smoky Mountains home gather together to celebrate. Each year, from mid-September to Halloween, the people of Gatlinburg, TN decorate their picturesque village in fall colors, show off the local talent,
and invite everyone to join in the fun at the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival.

Fill Your Christmas Stocking with Local Crafts