Posts from — May 2009

A good rule of thumb when visiting a foreign country is to find a guide, so finding a Rome city guide is no exception. This is one place in the world where a person should definitely have some sort of tour guide to help them, since this country is filled with so many sites to see that they could get easily overwhelmed. One place that one would never think to look for a tour guide is on the internet. With so much information available at the click of a button now, one would be foolish to not find out as much information as they can, before going on their Rome city tour.

One of the absolute best sites, with regard to finding a Rome city guide, is enjoyrome.com. It has it all. One can learn about where to find Italian men if they are a foreign woman, the Spanish Steps, or the best in local cuisine. They have all of the major hot spots listed and how much it costs to get into them. The site also has what is known as a free Rome listing that shows what an individual can do and see for free in this unique city.

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Approximately 7 miles south of Cape Cod on the Massachusetts coast sits an island called Martha’s Vineyard. Approximately 100 square miles, the island is the largest island in the New England area. The Vineyard is part of the state of Massachusetts and was originally named for the vast grape growing areas on the island in the 1500s. The island has six primary communities, the most prominent of which is Vineyard Haven.

The Vineyard is one of New England’s most popular tourist attractions, offering miles of beautiful cycling, running and walking trails. The roads in West Tusbury and Chilmark and the hiking trails found in West Chop Woods are the most widely used and offer scenic views. In the village of Menemsha, the fishing is wonderful. Deep-sea cruises and many different water sports can be found just about anywhere on the island. The residents of the Vineyard have dedicated a large area of the island to wildlife conservation. Visits to wildlife refuges and sanctuaries are very popular with those visiting the island. In the warm months of the year, tourists never fail to flock to the gorgeous sandy beaches. In addition to visiting the popular wineries, visitors can go to the Aquinnah Cliffs which offer wonderful views of sunrises and sunsets, the Aquinnah Lighthouse, the Eastchop Lighthouse and the Flying Horses Carousel, which has been in operation since 1876.

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