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Fri
7
Sep '07

In the lush land of the Finger Lakes

** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE **Visitors are dwarfed by a waterfall as they make their way along a trail through a spectacular gorge in Watkins Glen State Park, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake in this 2006 photo. The Finger Lakes region of west-central New York is known for its dramatic waterfalls and gorges.  (AP Photo/Ann Levin)I saw them almost as soon as I walked into the Ithaca Farmers Market: Baskets of apples with odd shapes, strange hues and exotic names like Zabergau Reinette, Red Northern Spy and Calville Blanc d’Hiver.


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Fri
7
Sep '07

Hanging ten in Surfers Paradise

This 2003 photo released by Tourism Australia shows a surfer paddling toward the beach in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia. They come to Surfers not only for the hopping nightlife, waves and beaches _ which can be found in a multitude of locations along Australia's coast _ but also because of the avalanche of excursion options. Day trips abound to satisfy every taste: SeaWorld and a theme park called Dreamworld for families, whale-watching trips for marine enthusiasts and nearby Brisbane tours for steadfast urbanites.(AP Photo/Tourism Australia)With a glitzy name like Surfers Paradise, it’s hard to expect more from this Gold Coast town than beachy souvenir shops and all-you-can-eat pancakes. So you won’t be disappointed when you arrive; the moniker itself is preparation for the onslaught of surfboard memorabilia and shoulder-to-shoulder visitors, jostling each other as they rush to the sand and wait to make bookings at the tourist information center.


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Thu
6
Sep '07

The world’s 30 best undiscovered shores

16 Apr 1997, Easter Island, Chile --- Pink Sands of Ovahe Beach --- Image by © Atlantide Phototravel/CorbisThis is our favorite fantasy, and we bet you’ve had it a time or two as well: You’re walking through a forest, ducking under vines and minding the tree roots, when suddenly you emerge out into the sunlight on the edge of a perfect beach with soft, fine sand that gently descends into clear waters.


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Wed
5
Sep '07

Seven (modern) wonders of the world

Everyone is familiar with the classics and we’ve found updated versions that have recreated the magic of the original wonders with technology and a modern perspective.


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