Mexico has many hidden treasures unspoiled by mass tourism. The National Park, Lagunas de Montebello (Montebello Lakes) also known as Lagos de Montebello, is one of these beauties. The National Park is located in the state of Chiapas to the south.

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Yamana Gold Inc. has announced that they will be expanding the lower west deposit of their gold mining site, Quebrada Del Diablo, which is part of its Gualcamayo project.Gualcamayo is located in the San Juan province of Argentina, a province just north of Mendoza which also borders Chile. According to Forbes, Yamana is expanding the mine because they believe that the reserves of gold there are larger than they thought. If all goes well, the mine should be producing 300,000 ounces of gold per year by the year 2010. In today’s world of fluctuating currencies and uncertainty, gold is one of the few truly stable, reliable commodities.

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The ruins of Chichen Itza are the most visited by tourist in the whole country. They are located in the state of Yucatan bordering the state of Quintana Roo. In order to get there you can take an airplane to the city of Merida which has an international airport, or if you happen to be in Cancun, you can drive or take a bus. If you decide to drive, it will only take you a few hours to get there.

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Divas - Can you imagine running on the streets of LA?
Put on Your Shades, and Get Going With Off ‘N Running Tours

Off ‘N Running Tours introduces their latest tour, “Running from the Paparazzi”.

An exciting 4-mile run from Wilshire Boulevard to glamorous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, through Hollywood and past eclectic shops on Robertson Boulevard.

Grace the streets of Beverly Hills in record time, doing some quick window-shopping and Celeb watching, while avoiding the forever-flashing paparazzi! This popular tour is becoming famous, so book your time and date. Don’t be left out of the headlines!

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Brazil is huge, but it is also beautiful. Both its natural beauty and people will dazzle you. Great rain forests, colorful cities, pristine beaches, and many other attractions will fascinate you and fire your imagination.

Brazilian culture is as diverse as a culture can get. It has been enriched by people from all over the world. In addition to the Portuguese, you will find Italians, Spaniards, Africans, Japanese, Germans, Arabs, Koreans, Poles and Chinese, just to name few. What is more, all of them seem to live in remarkable harmony with each other.

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Valentines Day is not only a time to remember to express and share your love for others, but also a time to love and honor yourself. An experience with Babes is priceless…and can far outlast the effects of chocolate, flowers or a fancy dinner.

Sign up by February 20th to receive a special Valentines Day Discount: 10% off the Backcountry Ski/Ride/Snowshoe/Yoga Retreat March 1-3, Breckenridge, CO. No skiing experience required.

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Warm Up Your 2008 Holidays with the Endless Summer! Purchase a Winter ‘08 Las Olas safari by this December 31st and Las Olas will throw in: $100 gift certificate for your new swim suit at Athleta and the Endless Summer soundtrack CD, the ultimate tunes for your surf safari, such a deal for you forward thinkers and spenders.

The surfbreak is a reef that breaks right to a sandy shore. The waves are plentiful, yet forgiving. The location has been chosen for it’s warm waters, typically gentle waves and friendly surfing community. Las Olas guests surf on soft deck starters or hand-shaped, performance longboards made specifically for women.

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Puerto Escondido is on the southern pacific coast of Mexico, in the state of Oxaca. It’s just 5 hours drive from Acapulco Guerrero. It is a home for fishermen, surfers, vacationers and  it used to be a quiet famous hippie getaway.

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As the Indian summer has started getting harsh on the Indians, there is some cooling recommendations from Expedia India for the Indian travelers wanting to break-free from this scorching heat. Expedia India lists some of the most obvious European destinations to escape the summer. Here the temperature is not only cool but also you will not be surrounded by people everywhere. The country to top the list is:

1. Turkey:
Turkey is one of the most varied geographical zones. The ancient city of Troy located in Hisarlik is one of the chief attractions in Turkey. The city has everything to visit for, from beautiful temples to a paradise for sunbathing, from sports activities like windsurfing, water skiing, sailing and mountain climbing to its 16 museums spread through the city. Museums vary from meteorology, education, toys, cartography and natural history.
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Above is a photo of the Berlin Wall

Above is a photo of New Orleans April 2008

On August 13, 1961 the Berlin Wall went up to separate East Berlin from West Berlin during Russian occupation of Germany after the WWII. We all know the stories of families torn apart because of the wall and how their country got out of sync with itself because of this separation.
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