5 of the Best U.S. Cities for Ghost Tours
February 29, 2012 by admin
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Ghost tours are a popular activity for travelers who are visiting a new city. On a ghost tour you can learn a little bit about the history of a location and you can try to decide for yourself what is true and what is urban legend. Many cities throughout the United States are very active with ghost tours, but here are five of the best.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg was the location of the battle that is often considered to be the turning point in the American Civil War. It also account for the most casualties or any battle during the war with around 50,000 soldiers wounded or killed during the three-day battle. The large amount of casualties in this small town required makeshift hospitals and amputation stations, resulting in a horrific scene for the soldiers and residents of the town.
Today there are several different companies that offer ghost tours of the battlefield and town of Gettysburg. Tour goers often report experiencing things like touches, smells, and unusual sightings. Numerous people have seen uniformed soldiers walking or marching, wounded soldiers suffering from injuries, and people from the Civil War era walking through houses in the town.
Although there are several different companies offering ghost tours in Gettysburg, Ghosts of Gettysburg was named as the best in America by Haunted America Tours in 2007 and 2008.
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago is a city with a history that includes a lot of violence and crime. Most of the most notable spots of paranormal activity in Chicago have some affiliation with these types of events in Chicago’s past.
The Saint Valentines Day Massacre of 1929 involved the gangs of Al Capone and Bugs Moran, resulting in the murders of 7 people in a garage in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Although the building has since been demolished, those walking by the location have often reported hearing screams or gunshots.
The northwest part of the city was the location of the murder of Louisa Luetgert by her husband Adolph Luetgert. Adolph owned a sausage factory and after the disappearance of his wife authorities found skull fragments and her ring in the sausage vat. She is said to still haunt the area of their home, and Adolph claimed that her ghost haunted him even though he said he was innocent of her murder.
There are many other locations in Chicago that are believed to be haunted, including the Chicago Fire Academy, Camp Douglas, Fort Dearborn, and several others. For information on ghost tours visit ChicagoHauntings.com or WeirdChicago.com.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The city of New Orleans is home to several locations that are believed to be haunted. One of the most famous in the mansion of Delphine LaLaurie, who is said to have tortured many slaves in the early 1800′s. Reports of paranormal activity in and around the mansion where the slaves were tortured are extensive.
Pere Dagobert, a Capuchin monk who became a priest in New Orleans, is believed to be heard singing throughout the streets. In the 1700′s six men were killed by the Spanish governor for their involvement and leadership in a revolt. The governor order that the bodies not be buried so as to serve as an example for the other people of the city. Dagobert led family members of the victims in gathering the remains and performing a mass, against the governor’s orders. Dagobert sang during the funeral procession and is claimed to be heard singing to this day.
Another location believed to be haunted in the former home of a Turkish Sultan. Located in the French Quarter, the home was a place of constant parties by the wealthy sultan and his harem. One day when the house was strangely quiet and blood was spotted, police entered the building to find numerous mutilated bodies. The sultan had been buried alive in the courtyard, dressed in traditional Muslim funeral attire. It is believed that the sultan may have actually been the sultan’s brother and was hiding in New Orleans to avoid execution from the actual sultan, who may have wanted protect himself by killing heirs that could be a potential threat to himself. Many stories of appearances of the sultan have been reported be residents of the building and passers by.
For tour information visit HauntedHistoryTours.com or NewOrleansGhostTour.com.
Savannah, Georgia
In 2002 Savannah was named America’s Most Haunted City by American Institute of Parapsychology. A few factors contribute the this reputation, including the fact that some parts of the city were built on top of large cemeteries (Savannah is said to have been “built on the dead”), and it was also the location of a Revolutionary War battle.
Popular locations that are believed to be haunted include the Mercer House, Moonriver Brew Pub, the Hampton Lillibridge House, and Colonial Park Cemetery.
The Hampton Lillibridge House is especially famous because of its reputation and history. The house was purchased by Jim Williams and moved from it’s original location in 1963. Many workers reported hearing voices and footsteps, and even having things thrown at them. One man entered a room to see what was causing noises that he had heard and he felt himself being pulled towards an open chimney chute that dropped 30 feet. He fell to the floor to prevent being pulled and he was found face down on the floor. Williams moved into the house and experienced considerable paranormal activity. He even had an Episcopal bishop perform an exorcism on the house.
For tour information visit AmericasMostHauntedCity.com or SixthSenseSavannah.com.
Charleston, South Carolina
Sullivan Island near Charleston was the most active port for slave entry. Charleston was also the location of many pirate executions. Tour goers have experienced unusual activity at a number of locations in Charleston, including the Unitarian Church graveyard.
The Old Exchange Building and Provost Dungeon was the location of many pirate executions and was also a slave market. This location is one of the more well-known haunted destinations in Charleston. The activity here has reportedly been rather aggressive, including tour goers having things thrown at them and even being choked or scratched.
The Old City Jail is another hotspot for paranormal activity. In the 1800′s many people were tortured and killed brutally in this location. Reports of hauntings include sightings of people walking the halls of the jail, tour goers being pushed or choked, moving objects, and more.
For tour information please visit BullDogTours.com or TourCharleston.com.
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Own Your Dream Home in Sarasota
February 29, 2012 by admin
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Sarasota Florida is located in mid Florida on the West coast of Florida with Tampa Bay as a close neighbor. Sarasota has become known as the retirement mecca for generations, but now is regarded as a leading location for those people bringing up families or single professionals looking for the good life.
Sarasota FL real estate includes condos and master planned developments that appeal to every conceivable life style. From High-end downtown Condominiums with sights of the West coast of Florida or Downtown Sarasota, waterfront houses or condominiums that face either the West coast of Florida or the Sarasota Bay, golf course homes on top class golf courses located in one of the planned golf communities, to houses in Palmer Ranch, executive estates in Lakewood Ranch and all things in between, it is all here within the Sarasota Florida real estate market.
With excellent downtown area entertainment, eateries and concert halls as well as out-of-doors activities such as golf , tennis, and with all water sports available, it’s possible to see how the Sarasota area is readily probably the most well-liked areas for relocation of any spot in the country.
If you want an island adventure then you definitely must go to the barrier islands or Keys that are just offshore from Sarasota, each of these keys possess a flavor that belongs to them, may it be Bird Key, Casey Key, Lido Key which boasts famous St. Armands Circle, Longboat Key, Siesta Key which is renowned for its pristine and regarded as the finest beach in the country.
So whatever your style of residences and local neighborhoods is, there is an best of the best within Sarasota Florida real estate.
Ask an area Sarastoa Realtor to assist you through the Multiple Listing Service to find that speciall home of your dreams. Do this and you will start to live the good life of Sarasota Florida.
Clarkstown Travel — Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Specialist
February 28, 2012 by admin
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TouristEye: Travel Guide App for iPhone and Android
February 28, 2012 by admin
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TouristEye is a helpful website that provides visitors with tour guides for cities around the world. The guides include all kinds of helpful information about attractions, tours, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment.
Users can add reviews or add new attractions to be included. If you’re traveling to a new place it is a great way to quickly see what the destination has to offer, and decide what you want to do while you are there. With a free account you can use TouristEye to plan your trip and keep your itenirary right on your smartphone. Best of all, it works offline, so if you’re in an area where you can’t get internet access on your phone, or if you are traveling internationally and you don’t want to get ridiculous fees for connecting, you can still use TouristEye.
We highly recommend that you check out TouristEye before your next trip, and download the app for iPhone or Android.
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February 28, 2012 by admin
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Luxury Travel Firm Scott Dunn Breaks Company Sales Records In January Demand for Luxury Travel Powers Ahead
February 28, 2012 by admin
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London (PRWEB UK) 15 February 2012
In a month when New Years resolutions traditionally fall by the wayside, staff at luxury travel firm Scott Dunn (http://www.scottdunn.com) have broken something else this January the companys all-time sales records.
In contrast with the challenging outlook and disappointing bookings for mainstream travel businesses, January 2012 was Scott Dunns most successful sales month since the company was founded in 1986. Januarys sales smashed Scott Dunns previous monthly record by more than 30 percent, and included a new record for weekly sales, itself 30 percent higher than Scott Dunns previous all-time high.
Scott Dunn also set a new record this January for number of bookings, which beat the companys previous monthly record by more than 35 percent, and sales enquiries, which were fully 40 percent higher than any previous month. Scott Dunns previous booking and enquiry records were set only in 2011, making the past two years a high point in the companys growth.
Andrew Dunn, Scott Dunns founder director, says: In these pressured times, holidays are seen as increasingly sacrosanct, which makes it even more important that people enjoy the best possible break, especially at the top end of the market. For the past 25 years our motto has been nothing is too much trouble, and our exceptional performance in the past two years especially shows the success of this approach.
To ensure all enquiries are managed in the best possible way, Scott Dunn has extended its opening hours for the peak booking period, and invested in expanding its expert sales teams so every enquiry is managed as swiftly as possible.
Dunn continues: Whilst weve never been busier, we have put the measures in place to ensure the level of enquiries we have to manage does not compromise the quality of service we deliver. Weve had a great start to 2012, but were not resting on our laurels. We are committed to constant improvement, and will continue to invest in all the areas that matter most to our guests. In addition to maintaining the highest standards of service, we will focus on expanding our worldwide holiday portfolio and continuing to provide the best training possible for our biggest asset our staff.
Founded in 1986, Scott Dunn has become one of the leading tour operators in the luxury travel sector, offering a wide variety of tailor-made travel to Europe, Africa, Arabia, India, Asia-Pacific, the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean and Latin America. The company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011 with a record turnover of
Persons Who Take Pleasure in RVing All Around Arizona Have a Great Deal to Expect
February 28, 2012 by admin
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The State of Arizona is widely known due to its deserts and cactus, but most people fail to realize that a great many things may be accomplished in this rather big area. The size of this state really can make it perfect for men and women to visit by RV. RVing is not only an affordable way to visit. It’s already a lifestyle for some people.
After all, it’s a good thing that a great many AZ RV resorts are found all over the state. This can make it actually easy for RVers to see everything AZ can offer. Whether an individual chooses to be Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Cochise County, Bisbee, Tombstone, Casa Grande or another area of AZ, there are many RV resorts in the region.
Get the Essentials or Relax in Extravagance
There are actually really lots of different stops for RVers and all can offer for any RVer’s basic needs. On the flip side, there are also RV resorts that are very much like upscale hotels in their amenities and comforts. The fundamentals will definitely include power, sewer access, cable connection, and Wi-Fi internet.
The Refuge Golf and Country Club is an excellent example of those lavish RV resorts. This will quickly open in Lake Havasu City and will be found near to the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. Many RVers are likely getting excited about playing in its 18-hole golf course, health club 300-seat event pavilion, spa treatment rooms, lounge and bar.
There are lots of other lavish RV resorts too. An individual can look into the AZ RV Guide to get extra information regarding holiday destinations and well-known RV stops.
A Number of Open-air Recreational Activities to Undertake
After all, there are also many outdoor activities to undertake in AZ. The wildlife refuges will often have informative trails for adventurers. The vast majority of AZ RV parks may also have camping grounds for individuals who would like to spend their evening in the outdoors.
AZ actually has much more than deserts. In fact, there are two rivers that flow through the state. These are the Colorado and Gila Rivers. Near these rivers, people also can take part in various water sports activities.
Fishing, seasonal hunting, hiking, camping, mountain climbing and many other outdoor activities may be accomplished in AZ. Men And Women Who are not inclined to engaging in these outdoor activities can still have a good time seeing the sights as many well-preserved historical landmarks can be viewed through the entire state.
Learn About Different Cultures and Their Own Influence
Simply because of the state’s location, many cultures have influenced the area. It’s well-known that the area is so near the US-Mexico border. A number of immigrants have really passed through AZ. During the Gold Rush, many gold seekers also passed through AZ to get to California.
As many people may know, there are also Indian Reservations all over the state. Basically, anyone who wants to know extra about Native Americans should visit Casa Grande. Remnants of the Old West can still be seen as well in Cochise County and gunfights can be viewed in Tombstone, AZ.
Great Georgia Getaways
February 27, 2012 by admin
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Filled with breathtaking natural vistas, awe-inspiring art and antiques, and a vibrant music scene, Historic Heartland is brimming with things to do. Discover the many possibilities: Enjoy — Delightful eateries and refreshing retreats Discover — Georgia’s Civil War Capital and one of the nation’s most beloved college towns Explore — Eclectic trails, botanical gardens, and lake activities With so many offerings, Historic Heartland is ripe for discovery. Visit Georgia’s central region today.
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Microsoft Edge Messenger Bag for 17.3″ Laptops (Orange Trim) Reviews
February 27, 2012 by admin
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Sarasoto Luxury Condominiums
February 27, 2012 by admin
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The thing that makes Sarasota Florida real estate so highly preferred, not only by those of retirement age, but also for those older adults with kids and growing families? Sarasota has become a destination for individuals who seek the sun and sand, but also for those seeking to relocatein a very gorgeous section of Florida that not just has the famous recreational options that Sarasota has always offered but to a city that is safe, progressive, business friendly, and views its schools and also the education of their youth an important part of the city’s future success. Sarasota is a big city with a lot of the old Southern small town charm. The locals are warm and inviting and take pride in their city, of their neighborhoods, and in their properties.
The Sarasota area keeps growing more rapidly than nearly anywhere else in the nation, and became one of the country’s fastest growing job markets. For decades, Sarasota has been recognized for its natural beauty as well as wonderful selection of fine homes that are available in nearly all prices, and, in beautiful varied neighborhoods.
The properties that have been constructed in Sarasota lately are actually carefully designed and custom built by contractors who pride them selves along with their products as having been designed with old world craftsmanship. Whether its a property inside a classic neighborhood, waterfront residence, golf course property, beach estate home, loft or penthouse, or luxurious condo you can bet that a local Sarasota Florida interior designer was part of the strategy. The houses in Sarasota are very layed out, well planned and designed using the most current conveniences with easy and casual living in mind. From extremely sophisticated subdivisions to renewed older neighborhoods, all prices, sizes and styles are available ranging from Spanish style bungalows, to luxurious condominiums, to remote waterfront estates. Country Club and gated neighborhoods with single houses, easy to maintain villas and rise condo properties offer countless lifestyle options. Everyone of Sarasotas neighborhoods offer its life-style and personality. Today, Sarasota is no longer simply a vacation or retirement living desired destination. With its great local climate, occupations, recreational and cultural activities as well as superb schools, up to 50 % of the population is in between 25 to 64 years old.