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Sandwiched between two of the West's biggest and best wooden boat festivals is the fun and folksy Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous on beautiful Orcas Island.

Chis Smith had a natural talent for building boats that were both functional and beautiful, and he built that into a very successful business.

Enjoy this 36th annual event in Carnelian Bay on the shores of Lake Tahoe. See vintage wooden speed boats up close that will take your breath away.

Did you know there's a brand new Tahoe Maritime Museum on the shores of Lake Tahoe? Visit this Homewood museum on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe on your next visit!

Inexpensive creative dates for couples are easy to find and imagination yields cheap dating ideas. There are tons of fun things to do in Seattle, even in a slow economy.

Boldt Castle may actually be in New York State but it is the perfect day trip from Gananoque and the Thousand Islands Region. Don't forget, a valid passport is required.

The famous Fish Market at Brixham Harbour on the English Riviera is having a multi-million pound transformation which will offer a unique experience to visitors.

Tour the Olympic Peninsula, passing through the Olympic National Park. This audio tour provides cultural and historical points of interest, music and local interviews.

Driving is the best way to see Brittany as there are so many places to explore and roads are relatively empty. Even better, unlike the rest of France, they are toll-free.

Helsinki's Market Square, or Kauppatori, is a pulsating, seaside mix of international visitors, Finns, fresh Finnish foodstuffs, and fun souvenirs.

Lake Malawi is home to the largest flocks of cichlid fish in Africa, popular amongst aquarium owners. It is also a haven for travel weary backpackers.

Boating, picnicking, wildflower walks, gambling, visiting historic sites, shopping and other activities make Tahoe the most popular lake in the western United States.

There is little doubt that Lief Ericson truly discovered America long before Columbus, although that discovery did not lead to a permanent European presence.

Marine antifouling paints harm the environment.

For many people going "Down the Shore" is the ultimate summer escape. But southern New Jersey offers more than just casinos, surf, saltwater taffy, and the boardwalk.

Interesting, well-composed and crystal clear foreground details are often the keys to great landscape pictures.

BC's birthplace provides children with many early Canadian things to see, learn and do at this beautifully restored and preserved fur-trading fort on the Fraser River.

Good news for Hayao Miyazaki fans: his latest film, Ponyo, will appear in more than 800 theatres in North America. Movie opens Friday, August 14th.

The pretty coastal town of Honfleur, close to the ferry ports of Le Havre and Caen, is ideal for a short trip from the UK.

Archaeologists are working as fast as they can at the rapidly developing site of the 2012 London Olympics and have unearthed finds dating back to the Iron Age.

Ride the waves at an idyllic surfing beach, kayak in mangrove forests and look for seahorses in sandy tidal pools near the resorts of Brazil's Atlantic coast.

Forget the Caribbean, the golden sands of Brazil's east coast face the south Atlantic with long palm fringed beaches, good food and an exotic Portuguese Latin setting.

Sharjah City, capital of a little known Arabian Gulf emirate, is only a short drive north of Dubai and is now gearing up to offer an alternative holiday experience.

Feluccas are traditional boats used in the Middle East, and especially, on the Nile. Tourists can experience a traditional Nile river cruise in Cairo at dawn.

Western United States' most popular lake, lying within both Nevada and California, features myriad attractions and activities that range from fishing to casino shows.

Griff Rhys Jones shows both his comic and writing skills in this story of four months and three thousand miles sailing in and around the Baltic and North East Europe.

Head to downtown Richmond for hotels, events, Asian culture and medal sports at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

Ullswater in the Lake District National Park has a intricate shoreline of beautiful bays providing the canoeist with limitless opportunities for exploration.

The Volvo Ocean Race around the globe will come to Galway for the first time in May 2009 for a two week stopover - the west of Ireland prepares for a boost in tourism.

Britain's coastline is reknowned for its beautiful beaches and Wells-next-the-Sea in East Anglia provides one such example, combined with a friendly and bustling port.

Pablo Neruda was a big man who sacrificed comfort for aesthetics to create a ship-like feel in his home, Isla Negra. A visit is well worth the easy day trip from Santiago

For beautifully restored Chinese pagodas and temples, breathtaking lake views, and well-tended gardens, there is no better place to travel to than Hangzhou.

Skiers have pursued recreational opportunities on this Colarado mountain for over sixty years. It offers something for everyone, even the non-skier.

Famous lighthouse keeper saved up to twenty-five lives in waters off Newport, Rhode Island; meets President Grant

An eerie collection of dolls stare out from the trees, silent residents of one of Mexico's strangest tourist attractions. Welcome to the aptly named Island of the Dolls.

A popular destination in the heyday of Scottish summer holidays, Greater Cumbrae is usually referred to as Millport, the name of its only town.

The Great Pyramids of Giza are Egypt's treasure, and an impressive sight. There are many other attractions on this Plateau just outside of Cairo, like the Boat Museum.

Travel to Egypt with kids can be enjoyable and stress free experience. An Egyptian holiday will make children's love of learning about history come alive.

There are some cool Seattle tours for offbeat, subculture types. Local stories and gossip permeate these fun things to do in Seattle WA.