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Its a whole new kind of armchair travelling. Google Maps lets you see the world without ever getting out of the house. Sure, its nothing like the real thing, but its the closest you can get.

Recently, in an effort to remember the name of a street in Prague (where I travelled last year), I looked up handy Google MapsIve found everything from obscure independent little shops to my own residential building with this useful little app. I tried to plot the name of the street, starting in the direction I knew it would be from my hotel, peering at familiar and unfamiliar names of stores and buildings until found a white strip on the map that might be the street I was looking for. Still confused, I zoomed in further, attempting to identify the tiny squares (indicating landmarks) that would offer some clueuntil I zoomed so close that suddenly, I found myself looking down a familiar street. I could see the Romanesque building with the jade green roof that had been the landmark I looked for, whenever I was trying to find my way. And just like that, it was like I was in Prague again. Well, almost.

Its not something thats ever going to replace actually travelling somewhere. But if your bank accounts dangerously low; if youre confused about whether Seychelles or Maldives ought to be your Indian ocean beach holiday; if you want to keep doing 360 degree rounds of the Grand Canyon until you finally muster the guts to do a real, intense hike there; or if you just want to plan your trip to the tee, Google Maps has changed the way people think about armchair travel.

Some of the fabulous experiences you can participate in?

- Travel down the canals lined with old, pretty buildings in Venice - See the penguins up close in Antarcticaand dont feel the chill - Go underwater at the Great Barrier Reef without the breathing equipment - Gape at towering Mount Everest without the arduous trek up to base camp - Take the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon and descend 4,000 feet all the way to the Colorado River - Do as the Romans do and get 360 degree views of the Colosseum - See the Australian bush without spending endless hours on a hot, dusty ride - Try floating on the Dead Sea near the West Bank - Forget about the anacondas as you cruise the Amazon

And its not just Google thats mastered the art. You can check out http://www.airpano.com, which offers 360 degree virtual tours of the Great Wall of China, city tours of Moscow and Florence, glimpses of the great wildebeest migration in Kenya, a grand tour of Iceland, and a trip to the North Pole, along with many others. Also, visit The Armchair Travel Company (www.armchair-travel.com) for virtual tours of the Taj Mahal, Westminster Abbey and St Pauls Cathedral.

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JULIANA’S WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURS: AMA Certo-Christmas in Salzsburg, Austria – Video

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JULIANA #39;S WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURS: AMA Certo-Christmas in Salzsburg, Austria
A visit of the Salzburger Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market) is the traditional highlight during the pre-Christmas season. Salzburgs most famous Christmas ...

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Island Trader Vacations Reviews the World's Best Islands

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Michigan (PRWEB) March 01, 2014

Islands are found in oceans and even lakes around the world. From large to small, populated to uninhabited, islands are as diverse as the areas in which they are located. Whether it is a remote Caribbean Island or a populated island off the coast of Australia, islands make up many of the worlds most popular destinations for travel and vacations. Island Trader Vacations reviews 5 top island destinations for travel in 2014.

Bora Bora Located in the beautiful South Pacific, surrounded by pristine turquoise waters and sugar white beaches, millions of visitors choose Bora Bora as their choice as the worlds best island destination. From its luxury resorts to its peaceful and secluded lagoons, this island paradise is part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. Offering a long and rich history in addition to its natural abundance, Bora Bora now relies on its tourism and caters to those who visit in the form of culturally rich activities, unique aquatic based resorts and wildly diverse recreational options.

Chincoteague Best known for its ponies, this lovely U.S. Island is situated off the coast of Virginia. Located near to some of the most popular and well known resort islands on the east coast, Chincoteague is a breath of fresh air, an escape to the peace and serenity of the Virginia coast of the past. A popular tourist destination, activities on and around the island include many outdoor activities, visiting the nationally protected areas, and enjoying the culture of the towns and festivals unique to the island.

Great Barrier Reef Islands Actually a group of more than 3,000 individual islands, the Great Barrier Reef Islands hold the distinction of being within an ecologically rich, unique and protected region of the world. Located off the coast of Australia, there are over 100 islands for which visitors are welcome to visit. From Daydream Island known for its secluded forests and beaches to Bedarra Islands known for its exclusivity, there is likely an island perfect for any traveler.

Prince Edward Island Made popular in the 1980s as the home of Anne of Green Gables, this lovely island is the smallest and least populated in the country of Canada. Known as the Garden in the Gulf, it is renowned for its lush green surroundings and its agriculture not to mention in ocean views and its tranquility. Celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, visitors to this beautiful island can take advantage of many unique events and festivals in honor of this sesquicentennial celebration.

Boracay Known as home to the worlds softest sand, this small yet accessible island welcomes over a million visitors each year. Part of the Philippines, Boracay is frequently named a top island in the world not just for its sand but also for its peace, its luxury resort accommodations and amenities and its stunning natural beauty.

Other top island destinations which were named included the Cayman Islands, Bali, Kauai, the Maldives, Maui, Easter Island, Marco Island and Naxos, Greece as well. Islands inspire, relax and astound millions of people each year for their uniqueness and beauty and often remoteness. Island Trader Vacations reviews invites travelers to find the islands which inspire them when they travel.

Island Trader Vacations reviews top destinations for travel. A members-only travel club, Island Trader Vacations offers members-only benefits on travel.

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