How CUTE!! I learned at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory that players can go pink for Mother’s Day and today played with official LS bats dipped in a special pink dye. The autographed bats then go for online auction to raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation!

Bid now for that ultimate gift. Father’s Day is just around the corner, doncha know! And if these major league prices are out of your budget, did you know that you can order custom Louisville Sluggers for that special someone? What a fun gift idea!

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for our last vacation we went to turtle island, fiji.  we choose an all-inclusive resort which actually included fun things like snorkeling, scuba diving and horseback riding into their all-inclusive instead of just the food, drinks and float rentals!  this is an excellent way for beginners to give horseback riding a chance.

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Deluded, arrogant or just plain jingoistic Ilas Malvinas SIENPRE Argentinas…

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This resort city, Huautulco, is located in the state of Oaxaca, approximately 500 Km. south of Acapulco Guerrero. It is Mexico’s newest resort and It is also still relatively uncrowded and unspoiled.

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When you think of travel in Africa, you think of animals, safaris, and proud tribal cultures. Well where in Africa can you get to see all of that? In Kenya, of course. But Kenya will surprise you and change your whole attitude to Africa. You will see what you wanted to see, but you will also learn and experience more than you bargained for, and be richer for it.

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Day 1 - CRUISE FROM SAN FRANCISCO: You’ll be welcomed aboard with a flute of Champagne and toast as we cruise to the backdrop of San Francisco’s skyline. Dinner on board the ship. Day 2 - THE NAPA VALLEY EXPERIENCE :Explore Napa Valley, by wine tasting, shopping and then a 3 course lunch in Clos Pegase’s cave theatre, followed by a tour and wine tasting. Clos Pegase is not only known for its excellent wines, but for its extensive art collection and the fluid architecture of Michael Graves. Return to your ship for a relaxing cocktail hour with featured wines followed by dinner. Day 3 - SONOMA VALLEY: The highlight here is meeting with the winemakers at Benziger Family Winery before boarding a private tractor-pulled tram for a ride through the vineyards, followed by a tasting.
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Winter is coming to the UK, and it is as the autumn leaves start to fall that I turn my thoughts to escaping off to the south of France, where there are reasonably warm temperatures throughout the winter, or at least warm compared with England.

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To coincide with World Environment Day, the UN’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today published its 2008 report ‘Climate Change and Tourism, Responding to Global Challenges’, which it developed in cooperation with the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). UNWTO is also to collaborate with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to promote ICAO’s new air travel carbon calculator.
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The city of Santiago de la Monclova, Mexico or Monclova as it’s commonly known, is rich in history that dates back more than 430 years. In the Mexican state of Coahuila, Monclova’s population of 200,000 makes it the third biggest city in the state.

If you are looking to go on a budget vacation to Mexico, Monclova is definitely a destination you should consider. Not only does Monclova offer a lot of history and activities in the area, the hotels within the city are very reasonably priced. For less than $80 per night, you can get a spotless room that is sizeable enough to hold your whole family.

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This famous tourist attraction takes place in the beautiful resort city of Acapulco in the state of Guerrero. Most tourists enjoy going to see this show in the evening because they not only enjoy the diving show but they also enjoy the beautiful sunset.

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