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		<title>Fine Turkish resorts</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cheap Turkey holiday are always ready to welcome you in silent calm Turkish resorts and lagoons. One of such places is remarkable small town Fethiye. Got tired of noisy places tourists will always find here what do they search.
Fethiye is a magnificent resort city stretched at the bottom of mountain Mendos and by the fantastic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cheap Turkey holiday are always ready to welcome you in silent calm Turkish resorts and lagoons. One of such places is remarkable small town Fethiye. Got tired of noisy places tourists will always find here what do they search.<br />
Fethiye is a magnificent resort city stretched at the bottom of mountain Mendos and by the fantastic beaches on many miles. There are silent intimate bays that pay attention of the tourists searching for harmonies draws. The rest in Fethie becomes the great opening for the people who have visited before the noisy hotels of Belek or Kemer.<br />
You will be invariably pleased with hot weather of mountain Fethie and the warm sea. Even in the winter the water temperature here does not fall below 20 degrees.<br />
Buying tours to Fethiye, study attentively the offers of all hotels. Do not think that the resort is cut off from the world. For fans of entertainments there are all conditions such as: numerous restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs.<br />
In Fethiye it is necessary to visit such sights, as a tomb «the Garden of almond trees», fortress ruins of Rodosses Knights, rocky gravestones with the cut gravestones, Likian sarcophagus in the monolithic stone block, a lagoon of Oljudeniz, an ancient city of the Sun, a canyon with falls in the Forgotten City.<br />
One more fine Turkish resort Side is always glad to surround your cheap <a href="http://www.dealchecker.co.uk/cheap-holidays/turkey.html#holidays-turkey" target="_blank">holidays Turkey</a> by silence and calmness. If you love fun, noise and entertainments the western part of beaches of Side will find you to groan from delight. Fans of the quiet, pacified and philosophical meetings with the sea will be happy with east beaches of Side, not so populous, but extraordinary beautiful. Tours to Side are so attractive that will be pleasant also to families with children, to newlyweds, and to the noisy youth companies, as well as for  people of respectable age.<br />
The set of children&#8217;s attractions, discos, bars, restaurants create the finished picture of happy stay in Turkey. Join <a href="http://www.dealchecker.co.uk/cheap-holidays/turkey.html#turkey-holiday" target="_blank">Turkey holiday</a>, where everyone will find something interesting and you will never regret and forget this wonderful holiday!</p>
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		<title>Finding Cheap Hotels in Paris</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The lights and beauty of Paris never cease to amaze everyone who visits it. It seems that there is always something new and exciting with this city. An ideal Parisian getaway would always mean staying for few days to totally feel the romance, glamour and scent of the city. Having a total of more than [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The lights and beauty of Paris never cease to amaze everyone who visits it. It seems that there is always something new and exciting with this city. An ideal Parisian getaway would always mean staying for few days to totally feel the romance, glamour and scent of the city. Having a total of more than 1,400 hotels, definitely staying in Paris is easy. But, these hotels are not all luxurous in price. If you are in a tight budget there <a href="http://www.simonseeks.com/accommodation/hotels/europe/france/ile-de-france/paris" target="_blank">cheap hotels in Paris</a> where you can stay with less expenses but will still enjoy your Parisian escapade.</p>
<p>People might think that only expensive hotels across Paris&#8217; arrondissements are the only place where you can stay with comfort. You can also enjoy your stay at hotels that are relatively cheaper, because they may not have the service of a 4 or 5 star hotel of the place but will assure you of a relaxing and comforting overnight stay after a tiring but fulfilling stroll over the charming and fascinating streets of Paris.</p>
<p>Cheap hotels in Paris start at 40 euros and some are even 35 euros (depending if peak or off-season) per night. But, you might also consider a 80 euros per night rate if you are not that on a tight budget and yet conscious with your finances.  However, it is not much of a cost considering the 500 euros night rate of some Parisian hotels. You may consider looking low rating hotels at the Rive Gauche (the left bank) where are more relatively smaller and cheaper hotels that are suited to your tight budget, compare to the Rive Droite (right bank) where most of the high rating hotels are found.</p>
<p>But remember, there are so many tourists travelling on a limited budget so most cheap hotels are sometime fully-booked. So, looking for these cheap hotels in Paris would also mean a little searching. Well, it is not just about budget-friendly stays but as well a comfortable stay while absorbing the love, charm and beauty of the most romantic city in the world and nevertheless the City of Lights, Paris.</p>
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		<title>Croatia Hotels – Luxurious and Affordable</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Croatia Hotels – Luxurious and Affordable
Croatia may well be one of the well-kept secrets in all of Europe. This beautiful country is a vacation destination that provides exciting sights to see and memories that last for years to come. Featuring some of the most spectacular coastlands in all of Europe, it is little wondered that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Croatia Hotels – Luxurious and Affordable</strong></p>
<p>Croatia may well be one of the well-kept secrets in all of Europe. This beautiful country is a vacation destination that provides exciting sights to see and memories that last for years to come. Featuring some of the most spectacular coastlands in all of Europe, it is little wondered that Croatia has been named one of the top places to visit by many organizations and travel aficionados.</p>
<p>Located in the beautiful Mediterranean area, Croatia is a delightful getaway for travelers from all over the world. Croatia overlooks the crystal clear Adriatic. The clear blue waters and a beautiful landscape are just part of the experience that travelers experience when vacationing in lovely, historic Croatia.</p>
<p><strong>Beautiful Nature in Croatia</strong></p>
<p>Just to the east of Italy, Croatia stands out for its remarkable natural beauty. First time visitors or veteran travelers to this gorgeous country have a wide variety of accommodations to choose from. <a href="http://www.traveladriatic.net/hotels-croatia">Croatia hotels</a> always have room for another guest. Isn’t it about time for you to take the vacation of your dreams in the beautiful country of Croatia?</p>
<p>You will be delighted with all that there is to do and see in this wonderful Mediterranean country. Croatia is world famous for its coastlands. There are over 1,000 small islands just off the coast of this European paradise.</p>
<p><strong>Sites to see and Things to do</strong></p>
<p>While the coastlands of Croatia are awe inspiring, there are even more great things to see and do while visiting. There are many historic sites to visit that are sure to fascinate travelers. Away from the coast there are stunning stretches of sprawling hill country. Towns such as <a href="http://www.traveladriatic.net/southern-dalmatia/dubrovnik">Dubrovnik</a>, <a href="http://www.traveladriatic.net/northern-dalmatia/zadar">Zadar</a> and the capital city of Zagreb are some of the must visit areas that are sure to bring delight to everyone.</p>
<p>For a stunning and memorable holiday getaway, Croatia is the place to go. Vacationers are always pleasantly surprised by the comfort and amenities available at the many Croatia hotels. Comfort and luxury are available in travel packages that meet any budget. As you begin planning for your next holiday experience, a trip to Croatia should top your list.</p>
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		<title>Turkey - a country fairytale, a country legend.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Turkey topped the list of most visited countries in the world. Located on a joint of Europe and Asia, the country has a very diverse nature. Holidays in Turkey attracts with well-arranged Mediterranean beaches, a high level of service guests at relatively low prices.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Turkey topped the list of most visited countries in the world. Located on a joint of Europe and Asia, the country has a very diverse nature. Holidays in Turkey attracts with well-arranged Mediterranean beaches, a high level of service guests at relatively low prices.<br />
Excursions in Turkey - most diverse and you can select for every taste. For lovers of active rest, unwilling to simply fall down on the beach but to participate in tours, Turkey can offer many different types of excursions, from visiting local attractions and monuments of culture, to sports activities such as diving, rafting and more. Any trip to Turkey an unforgettable experience diversifies the rest, will take great pleasure.</p>
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Tours to Turkey - a holiday in modern high-class hotels, similar to the whole city’s, with different power system: from &#8220;all inclusive&#8221;, to the most economical holiday. Turkey, likes everyone, both adults and children. Over the past 10 years in Turkey was visited by huge number of tourists. Holidays in Turkey it&#8217;s a warm and clean sea, wonderful beaches, magnificent nature, as well as a wide choice of entertainment: diving, rafting, sailing, jeep safaris, downhill skiing, water activities in Aqualand, exciting excursions to the ruins of ancient civilizations - all of this wait&#8217;s you on the sunny land of Turkey.<span id="more-181"></span><br />
Still very pleasant Turkey’s feature - landscape diversity. Any traveler can choose a resort for himself - for example, tourists in Kemer will meet with forests and high mountains, in Alanya and Belek - the famous beaches and diving zones, Fethiye and Marmaris offer guests a cozy cove with crystal clear water. In Turkey, you can see many beautiful landscapes.<br />
In Turkey, a diverse base of hotels, ranging from modest low cost 3 * hotels to luxurious 5 * hotels with water parks, bowling centers and thalassotherapy, allows visitors with different income to select the appropriate options for rest. The infrastructure of hotels is widely developed, as well as the specifics of tourism business in Turkey - all entertainments in hotel territory, many services are offered free of charge.<br />
Holidays in Turkey is good for families with children, because there is a good club hotels with shady areas, children&#8217;s pool and playground, a Russian-speaking staff in the children&#8217;s mini-club, as well as water parks.<br />
Turkey - a country fairytale, a country legend.</p>
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		<title>Puerto Penasco, Mexico - your next vacation getaway!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:19:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Puerto Penasco is one of the quickest developing holiday destinations in United Mexican States. Placed by the coast of the Sea of Cortez, Rocky Point is the nearest beach resort to Arizona and New Mexico. On an array of 1st class condo holiday resorts popping up every day, Rocky Point is providing an all fresh [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.sonoransunreservations.com" target="_blank">Puerto Penasco</a> is one of the quickest developing holiday destinations in United Mexican States. Placed by the coast of the Sea of Cortez, Rocky Point is the nearest beach resort to Arizona and New Mexico. On an array of 1st class condo holiday resorts popping up every day, Rocky Point is providing an all fresh level of service. Merely, it still does not take very much effort to get on the far side the travelled sites and find the pristine, deserted beaches and dramatic natural environments which in the first place drew tourists to Rocky Point Mexico. The Old World Mexican charm gets ahead in the Old Port area of Rocky Point and contempt its long line of condo growings, Sandy Beach&#8217;s beach stays a wide strip of pristine white sands. Barely under the waves in Puerto Penasco, the water is streaming with intertidal wildlife. At low tide, visitants to <a href="http://www.sonoransunreservations.com" target="_blank">Puerto Penasco Rocky Point</a> observe crabs, snails, britlle stars and even sting rays and octopus. And encourage out in the water, dolphins, seals and, in the winter, whales. If you would like to get a closer look, there are a lot of boats offering tours placing from sunset cruises to total day scuba trips.</p>
<p>Puerto Penasco - Rocky Point Mexico has a full assortment of real estate alternatives for you to select from. Real estate includes <a href="http://www.sonoransunreservations.com" target="_blank">Rocky Point condos</a> and private homes,  town homes, lots for new construction, time share properties and deluxe villas. Placements include Rocky Point beach front, golf course, in town and other places.</p>
<p>With the unbelievable wildlife, Old Mexico charm, great array of holidaymaker accommodations and developing list of activities, the time to visit Rocky Point is today.</p>
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		<title>Searching for a clean beach? Ask the stars&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.poindexteronline.com/2009/07/searching-for-a-clean-beach-ask-the-stars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Moving to the beach has become a lot like searching for hotel accommodations: If it&#8217;s a one-star ranking, you acknowledge you are in for nothing but problem. A fresh report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council graded the water quality of 200 U.S. coastal beaches using a five-star guide, and the final results [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Moving to the beach has become a lot like searching for hotel accommodations: If it&#8217;s a one-star ranking, you acknowledge you are in for nothing but problem. A fresh report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council graded the water quality of 200 U.S. coastal beaches using a five-star guide, and the final results are far from a day at the beach.<br />
&#8220;Nationwide, 7 percent of beach water samples are so contaminated with human or animal waste that they&#8217;re not conducive for swimming,&#8221; said Nancy Stoner, co-director of the NRDC&#8217;s water program and lead author for the report. &#8220;For the fourth year in a row, NRDC found that there were more than 20,000 beach closings last year because of human or animal waste in the water.&#8221;</p>
<p>Pollutants noticed in beach water are oftentimes the result of storm water or sewage overflow, and it is not something to take lightly, specially if small babies, pregnant women or the elderly are spending time in the surf. Swimming in polluted water could lead to ear infections and stomach viruses, likewise as more serious diseases like meningitis and hepatitis, Stoner said.</p>
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<p>The Environmental Protection Agency puts a standard for beach water quality, and when water quality tests reveal that pollution has exceeded that standard, the beach is closed.</p>
<p>&#8220;The problem,&#8221; Stoner said, &#8220;is that it does take 24 hours or longer to produce test results,&#8221; meaning if the beach was contaminated on Thursday, you won&#8217;t know about it until Friday. And once those results are produced, there&#8217;s no guarantee that the cause is identifiable. While storm water and sewage are often the culprit for closures, for 62 percent of the 20,000 beach closures that occurred last year, the cause of the pollution was unknown.<span id="more-140"></span></p>
<p>Merely with precious some weeks of beach season left, now isn&#8217;t the time to avoid sand and surf like the plague. Thankfully, not all beaches are polluted equally &#8212; the NRDC hands out five stars to beaches that meet health standards more than 95 pct of the time and quickly give notice beach goers with signs and Internet alarms when there is a potential trouble.<br />
Standout states include Delaware, New Hampshire and Virginia, which boast having pristine, nearly pollution-free shorings. Virginians still should take note: Fairview Beach in King George County is for sure not one of those. Agreeing to Stoner, this beach is considered to be one of the worst offenders, especially because it consistently fails more than 25 pct of its water quality tests.<br />
Handily, one of the best beaches is Ocean City, Maryland, which hads best year after year because of its clean water and strict water quality monitoring, 2 factors that earned the popular East Coast beach five stars. In nearby Delaware, Dewey and Bethany beaches also earned a stamp of approval from the NRDC.</p>
<p>Newport Beach and Laguna Beach are two of California&#8217;s five-star beaches, but stay away from Doheny Beach and Avalon Beach, which both failed to a higher degree than 25 pct of their water quality tests in 2008.</p>
<p>If you are in the Great Lakes area and seeking for quality beach time, powerfully consider booking a trip to one of the coasts. &#8220;From 2005 to 2008, the Great Lakes consistently tested the dirtiest. In 2008, 13 percent of beach water samples violated public health standards,&#8221; Stoner said.</p>
<p>But never mind which beach you frequent, five-star or not, you had better always take cares by avoiding beaches with obvious sources of pollution, like nearby open pipes and trash. Wait leastwise 24 hrs after a heavy rain before hitting the waves once again, admitting potential pollutants to dissipate.<br />
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		<title>Rocky Point Mexico is your best choice!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Helen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Rocky Point is only sixty miles south of the Arizona borderline, and is a bare 4 hour driveway from either Phoenix or Tucson.
It is the nearest beach getaway for most masses in the state and while it has represented a popular resort area for decades, it&#8217;s only recently get into its own as a holiday [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rocky Point is only sixty miles south of the Arizona borderline, and is a bare 4 hour driveway from either Phoenix or Tucson.</p>
<p>It is the nearest beach getaway for most masses in the state and while it has represented a popular resort area for decades, it&#8217;s only recently get into its own as a holiday resort town.<br />
<a href="www.princesacondominiums.com" target="_blank"><br />
</a><a href="http://www.princesacondominiums.com" target="_blank">Rocky Point Mexico</a> all the same caters to budget-minded campers and RV&#8217;ers, but at present it is also got fresh resorts and, like the more upscale Mexican seaside resorts of Cabo San Lucas and Puerta Vallarta, Rocky Point has become a attracter for the college spring-break crowd.</p>
<p>An interesting and strange feature of the Puerto Peñasco area is the extreme tides made in the area. In Cholla Bay, five miles of the heart of Rocky Point, the difference between low and high tides can be as much as 24 feet.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.princesacondominiums.com" target="_blank">Princesa Condos</a> owns one of the nicest beachfront resorts in Rocky Point.</p>
<p>Unless you project to camp on the beach, it is most well to reserve a point to stay. There are а lot of <a href="http://www.princesacondominiums.com" target="_blank">princesa rentals</a> offers for any budget, from cheap motel rooms to $1,000-per-night oceanfront compounds.</p>
<p>The best way to peruse beach homes and condos for rent is to visit property-management companies&#8217; Web sites to see what is available and for how much.</p>
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		<title>Badly economy drives visitants through zoo gates</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The zoo is practicing the economy in its marketing.
&#8220;All our ads talk about the value of zoo visits to families,&#8221; Director Randy Whistoff said.
Zoos say different financial attraction for consumers is that a lot of zoos around the country honor one another memberships with free or discounted entrance fee.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The zoo is practicing the economy in its marketing.<br />
&#8220;All our ads talk about the value of zoo visits to families,&#8221; Director Randy Whistoff said.<br />
Zoos say different financial attraction for consumers is that a lot of zoos around the country honor one another memberships with free or discounted entrance fee.<br />
General entrance fee can range from $6 to more than $20 for adults and $3 to more than $15 for children depending on the zoo, but the average basic admission runs about $10 to $13 for adults and $6 to $8 for children, said Steve Feldman, spokesman for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.</p>
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A lot of zoos offer higher priced &#8220;best value&#8221; entrance fee that cover parking and admission to attractions that could not be covered by general admission. At the San Diego Zoo, a one-day &#8220;best value&#8221; ticket that admits unlimited use of zoo buses and an aerial tram costs $35 for adults and $26 for children.<br />
While the Memphis Zoo also described higher attending — up sixteen percent to more than 410,000 — the Denver Zoo and the North Carolina Zoo are tracking about as is as last year. Officials say that&#8217;s all the same good news amid continual weekend storms in Denver and concern about natural falloff from the high turnout for last year&#8217;s debut of a new elephant and rhino showing. <span id="more-127"></span><br />
&#8220;We&#8217;re happy that we&#8217;re holding our own when a lot of other attractions are losing attendance,&#8221; said North Carolina Zoo spokesman Tom Gillespie. &#8220;We seem to be getting more local people staying closer to home this year.&#8221;<br />
If on that point a downside for zoos, it possibly may be in visitors&#8217; spending one time they arrive.<br />
&#8220;We&#8217;ve seen a little softening on the gift side of concessions and more conservative spending on private parties and company picnics,&#8221; said Denver Zoo spokeswoman Ana Bowie. &#8220;I think people are trying to be more frugal.&#8221;<br />
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		<title>Places to visit and rentals in Arizona</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[No holiday rentals in Arizona would represent complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon! Took form by the Colorado River and considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is without doubt Arizona’s finest natural treasure. All the same, there is so many more in Arizona to see and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No holiday <a title="rentals in Arizona" href="http://www.arizonalodgingexperts.com/" target="_blank">rentals in Arizona</a> would represent complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon! Took form by the Colorado River and considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is without doubt Arizona’s finest natural treasure. All the same, there is so many more in Arizona to see and do!</p>
<p>Arizona was the final of the continental United States of America to be admitted to the Union (in 1912) and is full of chances. The climate is for the most part varied – Arizona can boast both the most gingery average metro area (Phoenix - look for some travel agencies that can offer your next <a title="Phoenix Arizona rentals" href="http://www.arizonalodgingexperts.com/" target="_blank">Phoenix Arizona rentals</a>) and one of the most cold-blooded average metro areas in the lower 48 states (Flagstaff). In the reason of this extreme range in temperature, Arizona is home to desert habitats, royal mountains, and tablelands for vacation rental enjoyment!</p>
<p>At the Four Corners of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah, you&#8217;ll be able to stand in 4 states at the same time. Renew your vitality in Sedona and shop for Victorian items in Bisbee. Time your vacation <a title="rental in Arizona" href="http://www.arizonalodgingexperts.com/" target="_blank">rental in Arizona</a> right and you&#8217;ll be able to watch one of numerous Major League Baseball teams in their Spring Training. Visit affirm that London Bridge is, in point of fact, NOT falling down at Lake Havasu. And believe it or not, you&#8217;ll be able to go skiing in northern Arizona!</p>
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		<title>Israel, pilgrim&#8217;s journey, and Palestine</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Holy Land attracts pilgrims from all over the world. Withal, the 42nd anniversary of the Israeli occupation of Palestine following the June 1967 war prompts us that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict stays unresolved even though it&#8217;s admitted that resolving it should be a grave priority if peace is to come to the region that impacts [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Holy Land attracts pilgrims from all over the world. Withal, the 42nd anniversary of the Israeli occupation of Palestine following the June 1967 war prompts us that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict stays unresolved even though it&#8217;s admitted that resolving it should be a grave priority if peace is to come to the region that impacts on the wider world.</p>
<p>Applied its complexity, this conflict, defined as it&#8217;s by the sharp edges of a Jewish/Arab divide with its religious, historical, political, cultural and other dimensions, could be seen altho the prism of several perspectives. Among these is touristry.</p>
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<p>The Holy Land is place to the 3 monotheistic and Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It&#8217;s a plentiful repository of sites believed precious and of deep religious significance by believers all over the world. These sites draw pilgrims in the 1000s as illustrated, for example, by media images of visitors participating in Christian Lenten events. All over the world, also, many travel agencies organize pilgrimages to the Holy Land. Evidently, to the Israeli authorities, these are an priceless source of holidaymaker dollars.</p>
<p>Even so, unfortunately, these encounters don&#8217;t occur in a peaceful surround. The all region is sub a pall of battle,conflict and suspicion.<span id="more-123"></span></p>
<p>In the worries of justice for all, ECOT addresses on the pilgrims and the travel agencies which arrange these pilgrimages not to dissociate them of a keeping context - the situation presenting the Palestinian people.</p>
<p>A lot of the pilgrims who attend the Holy Land go there because that&#8217;s where Jesus lived, taught and died. Jesus was a Palestinian too and belonged to nation who still live there. Jesus Christ’ teachings on peace and justice apply to his people also. A pilgrimage to the Holy Land allows an opportunity to view his message in the context of their present-day truth. A visit to the historical places of the past is a useful experience. The pilgrim&#8217;s journey is immensely enriched if it helps the pilgrim to relate it to the ‘living stones’ – the people living there now. The perceptivities generated could be communicated to the people back in one’s own country, and thereby, inside a global community of nations, assist advocate for policies that usher lasting peace and transformation in the Holy Land. Therein sense the pilgrimage would build a real contribution to peace in the world.<br />
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