Vacation budget a little tight this year? Or, maybe you would like to get an idea what a destination is really like before actually visiting. We've compiled a list of first-class virtual vacations for you to visit from the comfort of your home.
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Calvert Cliffs State Park
http://somd.com/features/virtual_3d/calvertcliffs/
Visit the natural, unspoiled beauty of Calvert Cliffs. Our photo editor hiked the Blue Trail in December 2002, so don't miss his photo essay!
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Cayman Islands
http://www.divecayman.ky/divemaster/video_archive.asp
Go SCUBA diving in the Caymans. See parrotfish, turtles, octopus and many other sea creatures. You'll even have a close encounter with *gulp* a hammerhead shark!
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Disney World
http://www.intercot.com
Don't feel like giving Mickey all your money? See the sites and "ride" the rides for FREE! Take a turn around the Test Track, watch the Spectro-Magic Parade and ride the Rockin' Roller Coaster without leaving your seat!
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Galveston, TX
http://www.galveston.com/webcams/
Glen Campbell sure knew what he was talking about! Lay on the beach, visit the historic district and more in this gorgeous city.
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Grand Canyon
http://www.untraveledroad.com/Grand-Canyon-National-Park.htm
Capture a moment away from it all and enjoy the sights of Grand Canyon National Park, following roads, trails and highways in our 7052-image virtual tour.
[ Last Updated: 03-Jun-2007 | Hits: 388 | Reader Comments Report Problem
Intrepid Berkeley Explorer
http://www.adventurepics.com/IBE/video1.aspx
These 30 to 40 minute videos take you on the mother of all virtual vacations. All videos stream, so don't let a slow connection stop you from enjoying your vacation. Remember to turn up your sound - you'll want to hear the informative and humorous narrative by our tour guide! Visit: Don't miss this site!
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New York City
http://www.virtualnyctour.com/
The city that never sleeps is at your fingertips and you'll never smell a single roasted peanut from the street vendors. Visit the Statue of Liberty, take a walk down Broadway and do some virtual shopping on Fifth Avenue.
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Niagara Falls
http://www.niagaraparks.com/about/virtual-tour.html
Get your barrel ready - we're going over the Falls! Make sure you check out the webcams after 10pm so you can see the fireworks shows.
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Ride the Big Bad Wolf at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWO7AYCRaxE
Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Not you, so take a virtual ride![ Last Updated: 02-May-2011 | Hits: 184 | Reader Comments Report Problem
Ride the Giant Dipper
http://www.beachboardwalk.com/03_giant_dipper_ride.html
Located on the Santa Cruz beach boardwalk, this wooden coaster gets up to 55mph. Come on and take a ride - you'll almost feel the wind in your hair!
[ Last Updated: 27-May-2004 | Hits: 238 | Reader Comments Report Problem