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Grand Central Terminal – NYC

One of the places you have to stop when visiting New York City is Grand Central Terminal. It’s grand and chances are you’re going to have to travel through it anyway on your way to many other places in the city if you’re riding the subway. There’s also a few decent places to grab a [...]
Panama City, Panamá

I took this shot in the early morning while touring la Ciudad Antigua (“the Old City”) across the bay from downtown Panama City. Two young Panameños were sitting on the stone fence watching two boats putter along while the city receded into the fog. An hour later, the sun chased away the haze and the [...]
Nice, France.

Additional Photos from Nice, France. One of the most picturesque places on the Mediterranean coast for a vacation!
The beach is lovely, however, it’s made of small to medium sized rocks instead of sand, making it rather uncomfortable to walk on barefoot.
Louvre Courtyard, Paris France

The Louvre Courtyard with it’s loved/hated glass pyramids designed by I.M. Pei.
A quick rain kept most of the tourists away and they had free admission! Saw everything I wanted to just in time for the sun to come out.

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Gatlinburg Golf Course
The Gatlinburg Golf Course 520 Dollywood Lane Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863 Avid fans know that golfing isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life! While in Gatlinburg and the Smokies, indulge in your favorite pastime at the area’s most uniquely designed course.

June 7, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Synchronous Fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Synchronous Fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Every June for about two weeks during the mating season, the Synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park begin to flash in unison. Great Smoky Mountains have 14 species of firefly in

June 2, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
Smoky Mountains Story Telling Festival 2010
19th annual Smoky Mountains Story Telling Festival June 10th – 12th, 2010! This years featured story tellers: Willy Claflin – Willy, who travels from California with his sidekick Maynard Moose and many others has been a headliner at the National Storytelling Festival

May 24, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Destination Vacation (more)
Drive times to Gatlinburg, TN.
Driving times & distances from major cities to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains are within a days drive of HALF the population of the United States! City: Distance: Time: Atlanta, GA 197 Miles 3.75 Hours Birmingham, AL 302 Miles 5 Hours Charlotte, NC 195 Miles 3.75 Hours Chattanooga, TN 71 Miles 1.25 Hours Chicago,

May 25, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
California’s Divine Wine Country
It’s not necessary to be a wine fanatic to enjoy a week visiting California’s Wine Contry, but it is difficult to leave without becoming a wine fanatic. California Wine Country is generally considered to be a region in Northern California

April 24, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Tybee Island: Unassuming Southern Charm on Georgia’s Coastline
The East Coast of the United States offers a multitude of accessible vacation spots for travelers of all income levels. Unfortunately most of these places begin to seem the same to the seasoned vacationer. Certainly Tybee Island, Georgia is a pleasant

April 19, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Rental Properties (more)
Vacation versus Travel
A second home exemplifies the difference between vacation and travel, in defining the type of sanctuary the vast majority of us seek. Vacation implies an opportunity to get away from the routines of everyday life, from work and taxes, from

August 1, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Bearadise in the Smokys
Property Name: Bearadise Location: Gatlinburg, TN. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 8 Pets are welcome at this property! Property Description: Truly one of the best cabins and best deals available in Gatlinburg. The amenities and luxurious home speak for themselves. Entertainment is a breeze with

May 3, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Vaykay News (more)
Quick Vaykay site update.
Just a quick update. Vaykay is aproximately 98.2% ready for launch! We had to call in reinforcements to work out some of the bugs in the search algorithm, but we are on track and the first property listings are rolling

April 29, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Welcome to Vaykay.
Vaykay.net is currently still under development, but if you happen to stumble across our soon to be amazing website we would like to welcome you and hope you return soon to list your vacation rental property or search for a

January 4, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Trip Tips (more)
How to Build a Family Vacation Itinerary that Everyone Will Enjoy
Finally, a week off of work. You plan a relaxing week trip to the beach or the mountains, pay the deposit, pack the bags, drag the kids to the car, call the pet sitter, and hit the road. After picking

May 4, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post