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Prospect Park South is an area of notable homes which was developed in 1899 by Dean Alvord. His motto for this development was rus in urbe or country in the city. Along the property lines of the houses trees were planted to give the illusion that each house was alone and totally separate from the others. Alvord had a house built here for his family the Alvord Mansion was located at 1522 Albemarle Road but after it was sold to Israel Matz who was the founder of Ex-Lax Company, the house burnt down in 1955. In 1979 the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated Prospect Park South as a historic district. There are many notable residences in this area that are worth seeing; most of them are found on Albemarle, Buckingham and Marlborough Roads.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is a residential neighborhood that was settled by a Dutch family in 1660. In 1893 James Lefferts divided the Lefferts estate into 600 building lots which are now known as Lefferts Manor and they were sold to developers. Lefferts made sure that the homes in this area would be notable and made restrictions which required that each home be a single family residence of brick or stone and be at least two stories high. These houses were constructed in the late 19th century. In 1979 the houses in Lefferts Manor were granted landmark status by the New York Landmarks Preservation Commission and in 1992 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Lefferts Manor Historic District.

Prospect Park

Prospect Park is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This public park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux both of whom also designed New York’s Central Park. Within the park one can find the Long Meadow which consists of 90 acres, the Picnic Houses where you can rent a hall for parties and see the pre-existing house of Edwin Clark Litchfield who was a developer of the area and formerly owned the southern part of the park. It is called Litchfield Villa. Here is also the Prospect Park Zoo which is run by the Wildlife Conservation Society. At the Boathouse by Brooklyn’s only lake (60 acres) is the visitors center and the Audubon Center. In the summer, people come to the park for free outdoor concerts at the Prospect Park Bandshell. If one is into sports the park offers seven baseball fields located in the Long Meadow, the Prospect Park Tennis Center, basketball courts, soccer fields and the New York Petanque Club in the Parade Ground. As if that weren’t enough, there is also a private Society of Friends cemetery on Quaker Hill which is near the ball fields. Actor Montgomery Clift is buried here.

Whenever on a vacation, there are literally hundreds of options on things to do and enjoy. You can go sightseeing, do water or beach sports, shop, take in the cultural and historical knowledge, and indulge in some local treats. Well, whatever you plan to do, first we have to see what are some of the options for a young couple to venture out to.

Road Trip Vacation
When you have absolutely no idea where you wish to travel, want to take an impromptu vacation, or are in a spontaneous and adventurous mood, then how about taking a road trip. Clear the rest of the week, fill gas in the car, pack your bags, get cash, and leave. There are endless possibilities when it comes to taking a road trip. You can even pack a picnic bag and enjoy it in a quiet park. Head down towards the beach, go up in the mountains, and / or visit different cities close to you. The ‘not-knowing where you’re headed’ feeling is exhilarating, and it will be one of the best vacations anyone can take. Trust me.

Beach Vacation
A beach vacation is always among the top 5 vacations for young couples. The superb sun shining, the cool water, and the beautiful sandy beach; isn’t life just perfect! If you stay in a city where there are no beaches, then what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to Hawaii, Thailand, Australia, Greece, the Caribbean, Bora Bora, Aruba, or Fiji; or better yet, drive to San Diego, Los Angeles, Miami, Kiawah Island (South Carolina), or Sarasota. Have fun playing beach sports, go scuba diving, whale watching, fishing, or parasailing. You can even take a moonlight walk in the nights after dinner, lay on the beach and watch the starry sky, and sip wine as you’re wrapped up in a blanket.

Couples Cruise Vacation
There are many couples cruises that offer amazing voyages to the Caribbean, Spain, Honolulu, Portugal, China, the Bahamas, Canada, Europe, South America, Alaska, and many more places. You can get national and international cruises that are 4, 5, and even 8 days long. There are tons of activities to be enjoyed on and off the ship for couples. With amazing prices, you can actually experience the voyage over the ocean, have the best meals on and off the ship, and visit a completely new country / city. This is a great vacation idea for couples, as you get the open sea, the cool breeze, and the love of your life by your side. Do you need anything else in life? Read the rest of this entry »

It is  spring now! In my point of view, it is a season for travelling.First of all,it is very warm in the spring time.Unlike summer and winter,you do not need to worry that the bad weather may break your plan.Second,most trees and flowers are growing in spring.That is why you will find that the world is so beautiful,especially for the people who have experienced a  cold winter.In a word,travelling in spring can make you happy.Then,do you want to share happiness with your family?Of course,there are many choices for you.Ok,let me give you more detailed information in the fllowing words.

If you do not travel with the people you are not familiar with.you can think over about the idea of driving your own car.Compared with choosing travel agents,it can give you more freedom.You can go to the resorts you are really interested in.However, it seems that most cars are not big enough to serve your family members.In order to make a perfect vacation,you need a professional car.I am sure that it will do great help to you.Many people may still know nothing about it.In fact,you can compare it with the travelling house!

The last question is how to get this service.With the help of Google,you can get thousands of results.However,I just want to recommend U Save to you.You can consult it through the domain of usave.com.It has been in the rental car business for more than 25 years. With approximately 188 car and truck rental locations and more than 5,000 vehicles, they provide car rental discounts to businesses, individuals and families with fast, friendly, economical service with a personal touch. Ok,that is all.I hope that you will have a good time in this spring!

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I’ve been travelling for over 40 years – by thumb in my early days, by boots in the Scouts, a Lambretta came next and then my first old banger followed by newer old bangers to the beaches of the Costa Brava.

My thumb, boots, bikes and bangers took me all over Europe and the UK before finding that a charter flight to Spain on an old ‘Connie’ could get me to the beaches and bars a lot quicker and allow more time to enjoy the local travel opportunities by horse and cart and the occasional bus and train.

‘Go West and Prosper’ seemed to be a good idea so instead of taking an 8 hour flight I took an 8 day transatlantic crossing from Tilbury to Montreal on the Stephan Batory of Polish Ocean Lines ensuring that jet lag did not trouble my travel plans. Some years later I crossed the pond again on a ship but this time it was 5 times bigger and I travelled in style on the QE2 and dined in the Queen’s Grill somewhat removed from my earlier experience. I highly recommend ocean voyages but cannot see myself on one of the modern cruise ships going from port to port with constant line-ups to get on and off to buy t-shirts. However, I have done 10 Windjammers and a Star Clipper cruise in the Caribbean which were all memorable (let’s hope Windjammer Barefoot Cruises recover from their woes). But I digress.

I had read that Canada is a spectacular country, from sea to shining sea, and my entrance into the St. Lawrence River to Montreal and then heading west in an old Econoline van from the Great Lakes, across the Prairies to the Rocky Mountains before ending up whale watching off of the Pacific Coast of Vancouver Island was a trip of wonder to a bloke from London. Today the scenery is still spectacular and the best way to go is still by road so rent or buy a car, motorhome or motorbike, take the train or tour bus but remember the maps, a fly rod, good boots and take your time.

My favorite part of Canada / USA for adventure travel has to be Northern BC / Alaska, to hike the Chilkoot Trail in the steps of the goldseekers of 1898. The Northwest Territories to canoe the Nahannie River and the Yukon to drive from Dawson City to Chicken, Alaska. If you like the outdoors and can put up with a few bugs, cast a fly and scale a few hills or drive on endless dirt roads sharing the space with moose, caribou, elk, bears and eagles, then these are the places to put on your list. The pleasures and experiences in driving to Inuvik on the Dempster Highway or to Prudhoe Bay on the Dalton Highway or even the Canol Road can only be felt by doing them. I would have mentioned the Alaska Highway but now it is an easy drive unlike the aforementioned.

Today the costs of driving these distances may mean that sharing the journey with others is required, but RVing or simply vanning and camping is a great way to see beyond the horizon. Some enroute adventures now need to be booked in advance whereas when I hiked Denali and the Chilkoot Pass it was just a case of turning up, registering with the local ranger office and heading on out. A little more forward planning is needed for today’s traveller and cost considerations of lengthy flights or drives have to somehow be countered with more careful planning. In the days of reasonable gas prices I would not even consider the driving or flying costs and have driven to Key West from the northwest coast, down the west coast to the Baja and to the west coast from New York. I once even flew my 1946 Fleet taildragger from the Pacific to the Atlantic and back using around 5 gallons an hour of avgas. Before the oil and credit crisis I drove from Rio de Janeiro to Lima, down to Tierra del Fuego and back to Rio covering over 15,000 miles of spectacular scenery and with no consideration about the cost of gas. South America should be on your itinerary too! Some other memorable drives that may now require a mortgage with the gas companies include London to The Nordkapp, Norway, Skippers Canyon in New Zealand and the loneliness of the far north of Australia and the amazing coast of Western Australia stopping by at Monkey Mia and Wave Rock. Read the rest of this entry »

A Mississippi river cruise, is ideal for people desiring to learn more of America’s history, at the same time enjoying local music and regional cuisine on a historic steamboat. Traditional paddle-wheeled steam boats, featuring authentic Victorian decor, take tourists on a memorable journey during their cruise vacation.

Cruise Length
Various cruise companies dole out several tour offers comprising different packages. One can either chose a one hour cruise or even a 3-12 nights Mississippi river cruise. The length of the cruise, will depend on the number of ports of call. Since the entire river system envelopes over 50 rivers and tributaries, tourists are given the opportunity to explore quite a bit of the American Midwest on the voyage. The pace of these river cruises are not like the fast moving ocean going vessels and is merely six miles per hour, thereby enabling passengers to absorb the river’s beauty. Special cruises such as Valentine’s day cruises and Christmas cruises, with exiting fireworks, are also offered. The rates vary for every event.

Best Time
Mississippi river cruises are available all the year round, however, the itineraries may vary widely. During the winter months more northerly routes are not available. Moreover, during the summer, the river basin is quite warm, thus people sensitive to heat and humidity should avoid cruising during that time. Since, most of the river boat cruises host fewer than 500 passengers per cruise trip, the tickets are sold off well in advance. Thus people interested should plan and book accordingly. These cruises are available for all financial plans and can obtain no add-ons transport and eat on land to reduce the expenses. People can even lease a small private boat.

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