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'Harry Potter' theme park deemed magical success
By • Catholic Online • 6/21/2010
"Muggles," or non-wizards sweated in 90-degree weather for six hours to enter the new Florida theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. A lot is riding on this new attraction, as Universal Orlando is currently hurting. Since the "Potter" book series singlehandedly rejuvenated the publishing ...
Take a hike - at Zion National Park
By • Catholic Online • 6/3/2010
Zion National Park in Utah has something for every hiker. You can strap on your hiking boots and go explore dusty trails, or wade in calf-high mountain streams, and take short, easy walks or something more challenging for the more adventurous. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Zion was formed ...
Arizona bridge carved by nature draws visitors
By • Catholic Online • 6/3/2010
A bridge carved by the hands of Mother Nature, after centuries of water erosion continues to draw visitors to the far southern part of Utah. The reddish sandstone forms a perfect, beautiful arch, and is accessible to visitors only by foot, boat or horse. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - ...
Cook Islands offer picture-perfect beaches
By • Catholic Online • 5/26/2010
Not very well known to international travelers, but a still a stunning place to visit are the Cook Islands, 15 separate land masses in the Pacific Ocean. The two main islands are Rarotonga and Aituaki. Visitors rarely visit the other 13, but some of the more remote ones such as Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro ...
Make Samoa your place for a tropical getaway
By • Catholic Online • 5/25/2010
The island of Samoa is synonymous with verdant, tropical beauty. A tiny island situated between Hawaii and new Zealand, it attract thousands of visitors a year who come to breathe in fresh, ocean-scented air and absorb its radiant sunshine. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic online) - Made up of ten islands ...
U.S. Parks: Take the road less traveled
By • Catholic Online • 5/13/2010
When taking the family out to enjoy America's abundant natural beauty, sometimes it pays to take the road less traveled. While Yosemite National Park and Yellowstone attract millions of visitors from all over the world, the lesser-known parks spread across the U.S. have a lot to offer. LOS ANGELES, ...
Five ways to avoid passport delays
By • Catholic Online • 5/10/2010
If there is some exotic locale in your travel plans for the immediate future, you'll need to pack more than your toothbrush, suntan lotion and a favorite novel in your carry-on bag. You'll need a United States passport, the all-critical key to successful travel beyond U.S. borders. New government ...
Hideaway most elegant: Relais La Suvera
By • Catholic Online • 4/23/2010
The Relais La Suvera in Tuscany is a place visitors are drawn to time and again. Even in Tuscany, "where the simplest of farmhouses seem like works of art, Relais La Suvera is a standout . when you add in its pedigree, its singular furnishings, and the warmth of its owners, it becomes an experience ...
Six other volcanoes to be wary of
By • Catholic Online • 4/23/2010
The volcanic eruption at Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland drastically affected human affairs for the better part of a week. Currently, the eruptions have diminished, and the ash cloud from the eruptions have subsidized. The question arises, are there other volcanoes out there that pose a threat to human ...
Valencia destined to become new cultural hub
By • Catholic Online • 4/22/2010
Valencia is poised to become the newest jewel in the Spanish crown. The nation's third largest city is poised to come from out of the shadows of Spain's two other largest cities, Madrid and Barcelona, to become a vital cultural hub in modern Europe. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - "Visitors ...
