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The Andaman & Nicobar Isles, India Marianne de Nazareth, BellaOnline's Romantic Getaways Editor Getting rid of the local tribes smacks of colonialism. Is it really needed in the Andaman and Nicobar Isles?

The Seasons of California Korie Beth Brown, Ph.D. , BellaOnline's California Editor This is the Golden State, people -- even the seasons are different!

5 Essential Cruise Packing Tips
Packing for a cruise vacation can be stressful, no matter how many cruises you’ve taken. It’s important to start preparing well in advance to make sure you have everything needed for your trip. If you’re planning a vacation at sea, here are five key tips to help your packing for your cruise.

Celebrate The Harvest On A Wine Trail Or Tour
August thru October means it’s harvest time in grape vineyards across the country. This is a great time to plan a day trip, weekend getaway, or a whole vacation around the harvest.

National Flags Over Florida – A History
Since 1513 the flags of 5 nations have flown over Florida. This article gives a brief history of when these flags flew over the state and a description of these flags.

Living Language Spanish You don´t need to know Spanish to travel to the Southwest USA, but it will enhance your experience. This is the best-selling Spanish language instruction product at Amazon.com.

The Divine Home An absolutely gorgeous home decorating book on how to decorate with spiritual objects such as santos, retablo, milagros, statues of saints, and crucifixes. Many examples of Santa Fe style and Mexican hacienda style, but also examples of homes in NYC and other places. Beautiful full color photographs everywhere. Serene, spiritual.

Hopi Kachinas - The Complete Guide to Collecting If you are heading to the Southwest USA, especially Arizona and New Mexico, you might find this a valuable guide that offers fascinating glimpses in Pueblo culture.