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Poking his head out of the hatch, the salty blast of breeze slaps her captain in the face. Laden with moisture it fingers his face, threatening rain. Lead like, the southern sky is an endless flat grey expanse from the horizon up. Either she is sailing into a weather system, or it is another local anomaly. Running a printout from the weather fax shows no major system in their slice of the ocean. Remembering a similar situation on the run down to the Tuamotus’ when she lost her shroud, her crew take a reef into her mainsail just to be sure. Mid afternoon sees the cloud shredding into blue, and, with the sun streaming through, the breeze frees again to the ‘Trades’. Her crew shake out the reef and in no time at all she is barrelling along again in fine style, at her customary seven to eight knots. Her waterline, scrubbed before leaving Raiatea, has the water bubbling gaily along her sleek, fulsome waist and sides – she feels great.

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If you’re making sales presentations and you hear from the guests, on a regular basis, ” I have to think about it,” you’re not creating enough URGENCY for them to make the choice to do business with you TODAY.

Let’s uncover the TODAY issue. First, you as the salesperson have to believe that the guest is there to become your newest owner TODAY. If you don’t believe that it’s possible, then probable, chances are, it won’t happen. You have to have a stronger belief in the possibilities than the guest. The energy level and attitude of the salesperson is very important.

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In the summertime, we must be very cautious to avoid mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases such as the West Nile Virus, malaria, yellow fever, and dengue fever. When temperatures begin rising around spring and summer, mosquitoes begin to hatch and look for food. Female mosquitoes must feed on blood to survive and to develop eggs, while non-biting male mosquitoes prefer nectar and plant juices.

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One of the first things you’ll notice about the culture in Barcelona, and in Spain in general, is that time is pushed forward. In many cultures, you eat lunch between noon and 1:30; in Barcelona, you eat lunch between 3 and 4. Dinner is often not served until very late, between 10 and 11:30 in the evening; if you’re lucky, you may find eateries opening at 9:30, but that is the very earliest; if you try to eat too early, you will end up stuck in a tourist trap and over-paying. Make sure that you pack light snacks to take with you through the day if you are not used to eating at such times.

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Day One — Our trip starts as we meet in St Thomas. For many, this is a return visit to Island Retreat and we recollect on our last class, the places we visited and things we learned. For others, this is the first voyage with Fair Wind and its time to get started. We begin with meal planning, provisioning and a boat safety check. When our days work is complete, its off to dinner in Red Hook to get acquainted and enjoy some island fun before we set sail.

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A visit to India is not considered complete, without a visit to Agra city, the land of Taj Mahal- one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The beauty of Taj Mahal is so overpowering, that even centuries later the city Agra where it is located, is immortalized as the City of Taj. This historical monument has evoked admiration from the tourists and travelers across the world. People fondly call the magnificent Taj Mahal, as the ultimate hymn of love, from a great Mughal Emperor to his beloved.

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Are you a water enthusiast? Do you need a vacation? Does sailing, skiing and surfing sound like the perfect vacation? If so, you should look into adventure holidays. Remove yourself from the demands of everyday life and enjoy the desperately needed vacation.

For those who love water sports, a vacation to you means sandy beaches, a warm climate and definitely an ocean nearby. Here are several great hot spots from which you can choose for a terrific adventure getaway.

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Travel Tips for the First Time Flier
By Mario G. Churchill

Since the horror of 9/11, airport security has become tighter than ever before. Every year they develop more rules about what you can and cannot take on a flight. Many of the items that could cause you to be held up by security are items that you would not think to leave out of your carry on or luggage. Some items can be packed into your luggage but not carried on the plane. Before you fly for the first time, make sure you check over these travel tips for the first time flier.

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Orange County California has some wonderful places to take our small fry for some good old-fashioned outdoor fun-it always been that way. When my sister and I were growing up in Los Alamitos, my mom would take us to several beaches and parks on a regular basis. When my kids were growing up, I took them to the same great spots. And now, my grandchildren will get to do the same! Okay, one isn’t born yet, and the other is a mere seven months old, but I think you can see that when you have “an oldie, but a goodie”-they’re going to keep being around generation after generation!

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Located between 10° and 39° south latitude, Australia is the sixth largest nation in the world. It is the only nation to govern the entire continent and the outlying islands. Contained within that continent are six states and two territories. Its largest state, Western Australia, is roughly the same size as Western Europe. Australia is mostly dry as it has one of the lowest rainfall levels in the world. As a result of this, three quarters of the nation is arid or semi arid in nature.

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