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North Carolina vacationAuthor: NickNorth Carolina is a U.S state located in the south east vicinity of the country. The entire state has an estimated population of around 9 million people and they share their borders with South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. The capital city of North Carolina is Raleigh which is known as the “City of Oaks” due to the numerous beautiful oak trees situated around the city. The landscape of North Carolina is well known for being greatly varied and diverse; from monstrous mountains to plush farmland all the way to industrial and high tech cities can all be found in the state of North Carolina. Lake Lure really is a stunning location in North Carolina, it has been made world famous for being the location for many blockbuster films such as Dirty Dancing, Forrest Gump and The Last of the Mohicans. A Lake Lure cabin rental or bed and breakfast accommodation would be the perfect way to set you up for a day of activities on the lake and sight seeing through the awesome scenery. If you are a keen historian or would like something more educational out of your holiday, why not visit the small town of Burnsville. The historic Nu-Wray Inn, Parkway Playhouse and John Wesley McElroy’s House are all begging for your attention. Nearby is also the enormous Mount Mitchell and numerous rivers, perfect for a days walking and activities, and when you’re done, rest your head in a gorgeous Burnsville cottage rental or cabin rental, perfect for the whole family. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/destinations-articles/north-carolina-vacation-1213363.html About the Author:I have been managing a vacation rentals directory for 3 years now, had a chance to visit many beautiful places. Travelling is what releases all your worries, stresses. Everyone should visit these places. |
5 "Must Haves' Your Travel and Tourism Site Need to Keep Visitors VisitingAuthor: Gary S. JamesEveryone’s being more careful about how they spend their money these days and travel is no exception. Even those with higher discretionary incomes are feeling the pinch. Here are some tips from Synergy Point, an award-winning travel/tourism web design firm, to make it easier for visitors to find you and to keep them coming back: 1) Lodging, Dining and Events. First, the obvious: Visitors to your site will want to see what lodgings are available, the restaurants and attractions in your area. But, you also need to first get them to your website and that’s where keywords and a description are important. For example, to promote Chimney Rock Park, their description includes “a 1000-acre scenic attraction,” and “North Carolina,” “mountains,“ “hiking” with keywords such as “Western North Carolina,” “Chimney Rock,” and even “Rhododendrons,” which are particularly colorful in the spring. Both description and keywords are a must for site rankings. 2) E-Newsletter – You want to keep visitors abreast of what’s going on and that includes specials and promotions. Remember, even if they choose a different destination this go ‘round, you’re reminding them of all the wonderful reasons you should be on their list for next time. 3) E-Commerce – If you’re a hotel, a real estate/vacation rental agency or a chamber recommending “places to stay,” it’s a good idea to have a way visitors can make reservations or purchases, or check out package details, without leaving the site. At the very least, use a pop-up window so navigating back to the original site or home page is simple. 4) A good content management system -- Managing all the content, especially if you are working with a large chamber or group, can be daunting. Melinda Massey Young, Director at Polk County, NC Tourism, uses the Synergy Point SiteManager™, a turbocharged content management system built specifically for tourism and travel. The Polk County website, “First Peak of the Blue Ridge,” recently won Synergy Point its 6th award in a row from a regional public relations association. Reasons Young sited for using the system, to keep visitors coming back and the content fresh, is the systems “ease of use.” Synergy Point SiteManager™ is miles ahead of CMS, providing seamless integration of news, events, images, video and points of interest and maps. It even helps with e-marketing and leads. Plus, the system offers advanced database-driven technology and custom-class components at off-the-shelf prices, all made friendly with WYSIYG. And finally: 5) Maps. There was a time when you could stop at the gas station, and while a guy came out and filled your tank and cleaned the windshield, you could go in and get yourself a free map with great, helpful information in it. Well, that era may be gone, but now there are simple solutions for getting interactive maps into your website. Make it easy for your visitors to find all your area has to offer and they’ll keep coming back to your destination – and your website – for more. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/marketing-tips-articles/5-must-haves-your-travel-and-tourism-site-need-to-keep-visitors-visiting-1466607.html About the Author:Gary S. James is a business communicator, public relations professional and advertising creative living in Asheville NC. |
Travel To The Paramounts Carowinds Theme Park In North CarolinaAuthor: Penelope San MateoSpending part of your North Carolina vacations at Carowinds will not only have you relaxed you did but your family will know you are the best thing ever! If you have children under five years of age don\'t worry there is nothing for them to do, there is the Amusement center where the kids can enjoy a train ride with Dora the Explorer\'s Azul or fly, dive and twirl with Danny-Phantom. Hugs are the part of the experience for the little children with the full-size Nickelodeon stars throughout the theme park. With kids from six - twelve you can keep them excited with either seeing some of the live events that occur throughout the theme park all day or visit Nickelodeon-Central where there are more than twenty attractions for their age group. They can even ride Scooby Doo\'s Haunted-Mansion! They will love to free fall into twenty acres of thrills in the amusement park. There are many rides that they will love - including one that takes you three hundred and twenty feet above the park! There is the "Wild mouse" roller coaster that will show your kids a real thrill or the Scream-Weaver - Gondolas which twirl in a horizontal angle and shoots into the vertical angle, skyrocketing riders into upside-down orbit. Including all these and many more choices for the children they will be entertained from the moment you enter in until you ultimately get them to depart at the close of the day! For teenagers between twelve - 18 the thrill never ends. They will ride the Nighthawk, the flying rollar-coaster and tallest one in the park or the Rip Roarin\' Rapids with the white water raging rafting you can experience in a six person craft (and get really, really soaked). Naturally there are the bumper-cars that are a priority of many children. Now envision them on the Thunder-Road which is a forward and backward roller coaster. You may need to plunge down a forty-five foot waterfall to the pool of water below (another great way to cool off on a scorching day.) There are so many attractions and rides for them that they may demand you to return with them the next day! As grandparents you may believe that you are supposed to sit back and watch the kids have fun...BZZZZZ! Run out there with them, talk them into riding on the Xtreme-SkyFlyer with you and experience the excitement of skydiving as everyone is lifted 153 feet in the sky and then yank the ripcord for a 50 foot free fall at sixty mph. (you need to be extraordinarily brave for this one and it does have an additional cost.) If that isn\'t enough for you then visit the Drop-Zone where you will discover a 56 mph 100 ft. free fall. Probably don\'t want to eat just before you do this, could get messy! The Hurler is the wooden rollar-coaster that achieves fifty mph with stomach-twisting dips and turns. This is only the beginning of the fun that waits for you and your family in Piedmont on your North Carolina Piedmont tourism! There is a twenty-five acre campground at Carowinds with approximately two-hundred campsites, and fifeteen cabins for rent for those that want to stay right there. For reservations call 704-587-9116 or 1-800-888-4386 ext. 2116 LOCAL DIRECTIONS Take I-77 to SC exit #90 at the North Carolina/South Carolina border. The Carowinds Park is just fifeteen minutes south of Uptown Charlotte and fifeteen minutes north of Rock Hill, SC. CALL AHEAD Hours and operating days vary, so before planning a visit, it\'s a wise idea to call Carowinds Information Center at: 704-588-2600 in North Carolina; 803-548-5300 in South Carolina; or toll-free 800-888-4386. The Information Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays and during park operating hours.Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/travel-to-the-paramounts-carowinds-theme-park-in-north-carolina-793651.html About the Author:Sally SanMateo is a travel writer who writes articles on North Carolina Vacation attractions and North Carolina Vacation Videos. For more information on North Carolina tourism and travel opportunities, read and view her travel articles and videos. |
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