An Undersea Vacation In Jules Undersea Lodge

KEY LARGO (Gaea Times.com) – Jules Undersea Lodge is one of the remotest locations in the world for a vacation. Located under the sea in Key Largo, Florida the lodge has been named as one of the most remote hotels in the world. The place is a perfect romantic getaway for people with its …. Read the original article  : An Undersea Vacation In Jules Undersea Lodge.

From fall color to pumpkin-chucking, resources to help you plan fall outings

Online resources for planning fall outings

Planning fall outings is easier than ever. Here are a few online resources to consider as you enjoy the rest of the season.
-U.S. Forest Service fall color report, www.fs.fed.us/news/fallcolors/Fall. What’s great about this site is it doesn’t just concentrate on the Northeast states best-known for autumn color. Instead it has … Original source on Gaea Times at : From fall color to pumpkin-chucking, resources to help you plan fall outings.

Virgin America launches fare sale on travel to Toronto

Virgin America discounts Toronto flights
SAN FRANCISCO – Virgin America said Thursday it was launching a fare sale on flights to Toronto, with some seats from California for $149 each way, plus taxes and fees.

Virgin said seats at the sale prices were limited – it didn’t say how many – and might not be available at … Read more >>>.

Family of WWII Medal of Honor winner denied White House tour because grandson wore shorts

Veteran’s family denied WH tour because of shorts

SPOKANE, Wash. – The White House apologized Thursday for turning the family of a Medal of Honor recipient away from an exclusive tour last week because the late veteran’s 10-year-old grandson was wearing shorts.
Vernon Baker, the last surviving black Medal of Honor winner from World War II, was … Original article on : Family of WWII Medal of Honor winner denied White House tour because grandson wore shorts.

For solitude, try a history-infused walk in the woods at a pre-Civil War rural cemetery

Anyone for a picnic at the old cemetery?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Atop an oak-shaded hill at Mount Hope Cemetery, an epitaph chiseled in Latin on Col. Nathaniel Rochester’s headstone whispers on the wind: “If you seek his monument, look around you.”

Mount Hope, America’s oldest municipal park-garden graveyard, is a refuge not only for the departed. Curious … Read more : For solitude, try a history-infused walk in the woods at a pre-Civil War rural cemetery.

North Korea proposes talks with South on resuming tours to mountain resort

NKorea asks South for talks on restarting tours

SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea asked for talks with South Korea on resuming cross-border tourist trips to a resort inside the North, state media said Saturday, a day after the rivals agreed to hold reunions for families separated by the Korean War.
The two Koreas started the tours … Original source on Gaea Times at : North Korea proposes talks with South on resuming tours to mountain resort.

Del. police: Part of Halloween-themed carnival ride comes loose and flips, hurting 5 people

Del. police: Carnival ride flips, leaving 5 hurt

MIDDLETOWN, Del. – Delaware State Police say part of a Halloween-themed carnival ride malfunctioned and flipped over, injuring five people.
Three adults and two children had minor injuries after Saturday’s accident at Frightland, a seasonal Halloween attraction in Middletown. Port Penn Fire Chief Frank Schoeffler says the five were …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Del. police: Part of Halloween-themed carnival ride comes loose and flips, hurting 5 people.

Picasso exhibition to make 3 US stops: Seattle, Richmond and San Francisco

Picasso exhibition to debut in US
RICHMOND, Va. – A traveling exhibition of essential works from Pablo Picasso’s personal collection is making its U.S. debut this week.

“Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso, Paris” will include paintings, drawings, sculptures and etchings by the artist and serves as a retrospective covering each notable artistic period of his …. Read the original article  : Picasso exhibition to make 3 US stops: Seattle, Richmond and San Francisco.

Japan issues travel alert for Europe, warning of possible terrorist attack

Japan issues travel alert for Europe
TOKYO – Japan has issued a travel alert for Japanese citizens living or traveling Europe, warning them of possible terrorist attack by al-Qaida or other groups.

Monday’s alert follows similar warnings from American and British authorities.
The Foreign Ministry’s announcement called on Japanese citizens to be cautious when using public transportation and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Father and son settle dispute over family business that builds New Orleans Mardi Gras floats

Famed Mardi Gras float builders settle family spat

NEW ORLEANS – A father and son who fought for control of a family business that has been building Mardi Gras floats in New Orleans for more than 50 years announced Tuesday that they have resolved their feud, less than a week after the son sued his father.
The … Read : Father and son settle dispute over family business that builds New Orleans Mardi Gras floats.

State, tourism officials officially debut elk viewing center in north-central Pa.

State debuts Pa. elk viewing center
BENEZETTE, Pa. – A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening Wednesday for a north-central Pennsylvania visitors center the state hopes becomes a prime destination for viewing elk.

The Elk Country Visitors Center in Benezette was built through a partnership between the state and the Keystone Elk Country Alliance. The commonwealth chipped … Read more »».

When it comes to snagging cheap holiday airfares, the rule is now or (almost) never

Cheap holiday airfares: it’s now or (almost) never

NEW YORK – No one wants to pore over holiday airfares, looking for the best deal, like cramming for a final exam. Instead of being a student, be savvy. The travelers who get the best airfares this holiday season will be those who searched the smartest, not the …. Read the original article  : When it comes to snagging cheap holiday airfares, the rule is now or (almost) never.

Emperor penguin chick at SeaWorld San Diego turns 25 days old, gender still unknown

San Diego emperor penguin chick turns 25 days old

SAN DIEGO – Caretakers at the SeaWorld San Diego Penguin Encounter say it will be another month before they know the gender of the newest emperor penguin chick.
Spokeswoman Alexandra Kuty says sex is determined by the chick’s vocalizations.
The 25-day-old chick will be introduced to the adult emperor … Original article on : Emperor penguin chick at SeaWorld San Diego turns 25 days old, gender still unknown.

Lonely Planet editor tours Atlantic City using Monopoly board as his guide

Can you tour Atlantic City using a Monopoly board?

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – A Lonely Planet editor came up with an unusual substitute for a guidebook to Atlantic City: He found his way around town using a Monopoly board.
The guidebook publisher’s U.S. travel editor Robert Reid made an amusing video of his effort to use Monopoly … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Lonely Planet editor tours Atlantic City using Monopoly board as his guide.

Exhibit of Michelangelo drawings to open in Vienna

Michelangelo drawings on display in Vienna

VIENNA, Austria – An exhibition of drawings by Michelangelo, ranging from early sketches to drafts masterpieces such as The Last Judgment fresco in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, opens this week in Vienna.
Klaus Albrecht Schroeder, director of Vienna’s Albertina Museum, where the exhibition opens to the public Friday, describes the show … Read more »»».

Cornerstone laid for museum honoring late Pope John Paul II at his family house in Poland

Cornerstone laid for John Paul II museum in Poland

WARSAW, Poland – Officials say a cornerstone has been laid for a museum honoring the late Pope John Paul II at his family home in southern Poland.
The website of the town of Wadowice says the cornerstone was laid at a wall of the pope’s childhood home on … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cornerstone laid for museum honoring late Pope John Paul II at his family house in Poland.

Socotra Island : A Paradise on Earth

YEMEN (GaeaTimes.com) — Socotra island is considered to be a pristine paradise ideal for those who love adventure or simply to get away from the stress of the modern world. It belongs to the country of Yemen and is a situated 250 miles south of the Arabian Peninsula in the Indian Ocean.
The island of Socotra …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Critics complain about decision to bar minors from sexually explicit Paris museum show

Paris museum show barred to minors
PARIS – Paris City Hall has come under fire for barring minors from a museum exhibit of works by U.S. photographer Larry Clark, a show that includes sexually explicit shots of teenagers.

Critics said the move was akin to censorship, with the French Human Rights League calling the decision “backward and …. Read the original article  : Critics complain about decision to bar minors from sexually explicit Paris museum show.

Indira Gandhi International Airport To Open Terminal 3

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The newly-built Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport is all set to be inaugurated later this month enabling seamless flow of domestic as well as international passengers from the national capital. An official of the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has confirmed to the media that the terminal …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Vertical Horizons Tree-house Paradise For Your Nesting

PORTLAND, (GaeaTimes.com)- Vertical Horizons Tree-house Paradise, may be one of those experiences, which you have been waiting for, and it would be more so, if you are an adventure freak, and love experiencing the virginity of the nature. The three beautiful tree- house retreats are all set to give you the most memorable winter celebration, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.