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Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 2:33 PM
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (January 25, 2012) – The first three
months of 2012 are bringing a variety of events to Northeast Florida’s Amelia
Island, entertaining visitors with everything from a week of dining and a
murder mystery dinner, to an upscale automobile show and highly acclaimed
musical performances. Consistently voted one of the top island destinations in
North America, Amelia hosts an intriguing assortment of events showcasing the
island’s unique natural beauty, history, fine arts, fine food and more. |
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Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 11:39 PM
Get ready for the inaugural running of The Intown Ten Road Race,
a 10k on Sunday March 4, 2012 through the streets of Virginia-Highland
and Morningside. The race is the only
USATF certified 10k in Northeast Atlanta, and all proceeds will benefit John Howell
Park at the corner of Virginia Avenue and Barnett Street. The race is chip timed and is one of your
last opportunities for a qualifying time prior to the Peachtree Road Race
application period.
The race will commence at 8am, and registration at Active. |
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Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 11:12 AM
Powder Smiles from Skiers and Riders All Over the Mountain
TELLURIDE,
Colorado (January 22, 2012) – Mother Nature smiled on Telluride last
night with 20 inches of new snow, and the mountain was
buzzing with powder smiles this morning. Already boasting some of the
best conditions in the country this season, skiers and riders raced to
old
secret stashes and new glades. Revelation Bowl was so deep that it will
take Patrol until tomorrow to control and open it, setting up for
another
powder day. |
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Kate Forgach: Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:52 PM
 Baby Boomer-supreme Jane Fonda started it all with her slinky leotard
and goofy leg warmers. The one-time workout fad soon became a way of
life for a generation
that plans on living longer and better. Aging has its disadvantages,
however, including the inability to perform high-impact aerobics or
scale mountains in
several bounds. And so was born an entire industry designed to keep Baby Boomers in
shape without eliminating precious cartilage or boring us stiff. As
added advantages, exercise
also reduces our arthritic pain, depression and anxiety. |
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Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 3:42 PM
Meeting the Needs of Sewing and Quilting Groups, The Hofsas House Hotel Rings in the New Year with a Special Crafting Offer
In Carmel-by-the- Sea , the Theis family is celebrating six decades
of European hospitality at its beautiful Bavarian-inspired Hofsas House
Hotel, which is as charming as the town itself. With firm roots in the
past, the family is looking toward the future by keeping abreast of
guests’ every need.
The hotel offers its “Get Crafty” package available from January 15 – May 31,
2012. |
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Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:20 PM
With
Less Than 200 Days to Go Until the London2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games, VisitEngland Looks Back Over England’s Olympic History – From
Humble Beginnings in a rural Shropshire Market Town to the Bright Lights
and Award-Winning Architecture of 2012.
1850 – Once Upon a Time, in Shropshire… So
everyone knows that the Olympic Games were first conceived in Greece,
right? Well, in fact, the modern International Games have their roots
not in Athens, but rather in the small market town of Much Wenlock in
Shropshire. |
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Posted on Thursday, December 29, 2011 12:41 PM
Once the exclusive domain of jaguars and monkeys, the
darkest depths of the jungle have come to light with Rain Forest Adventures’
Costa Rica Atlantic and Pacific eco-tourism parks. This is where education
meets thrilling sensations, with aerial tram tours high into the canopy,
heart-pounding zip lines and expansive hiking trails—and where having fun is a
means of protecting precious rainforest land. More than 400 species of birds
make these parks a bird-watchers heaven, medicinal plants such as ginger,
vanilla, sugar cane, coffee and bay rum perfume the air, and expert guides lead
you every step of the way. |
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Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2011 10:19 PM
Southeast’s
Premier Boating Event Celebrates 50 Years with Bargains, New Nautical
Attractions for the Whole Family and a Chance to Invest in a Lifetime of
Memories on the Water  Escape the winter blues and splash into the hot fun of summertime at the 2012 Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boast Show, cruising into the Georgia World Congress Center Jan. 12-15. Celebrating its 50 anniversary,
the 2012 show is pulling out all of the stops to welcome Georgians to
the water, offering an array of exciting attractions, including the |
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Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2011 1:04 PM
NEWRace Day Scheduled for Sunday April 22, 2012 Registration is now open for the ZOOMA AtlantaWomen’s Half-Marathon and 5K races, slated for April 22, 2012. Formerly held in November, the new spring
race date bodes well for those eager to stay motivated throughout the holiday
season and tackle an early season goal. The scenic event will take place at Lake
Lanier Islands Resortin Buford,
Georgia. The course runs along the
shoreline of the lake and finishes at the beautiful resort. The women’s race makes for a healthful, fun
and fit girl’s weekend where families, friends and spouses are welcome to cheer
and celebrate at the finish line. |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2011 12:22 PM
The Natural Snowfall Assists in Preparations for World Cup Telluride,
Colorado (December 5, 2011) – Telluride has come out of this last storm
cycle with 14 inches of new snow and gives the ski resort a 34
inch base with a total snowfall of 53 inches for the year. This fresh
snow allows the ski resort to open more terrain on the mountain each
day.
All
the natural snow
accumulation is also helping with the preparations for the 2011
Snowboardcross World Cup event being held Dec. 14-17. |
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