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In the current issue of Rosebud Magazine we’ve got an awesome article about some of the cool adventures you never knew you could have in Las Vegas. From Car racing to stunt flying to operating super heavy machinery. These are some of the most extreme ways to push the limit in Sin City without actually committing any sins.

Atlanta may be one of the most misunderstood cities in America. Yes, it’s an urban sprawl with more than its fair share of strip malls, traffic and streets named Peachtree. But if navigated properly, a trip to the South is just about as sweet as any tea served below the Mason-Dixon Line. Like Los Angeles, Atlanta encompasses many eclectic, funky and diverse neighborhoods populated with natives, Yankee transplants and many other ethnicities from all over the globe. Our favorite neighborhoods include Reynoldstown, Grant Park and the Old Fourth Ward. This amalgamation makes for a unique mix of cultural resources, exceptional dining and lively nightlife. Serve that up with a heaping helping of hospitality and you’ve got yourself a mighty fine vacation.

With constantly fluctuating gas prices and concerns over global warming and pollution, the ability to get around using alternative transportation is something that is important to a lot of us. Bicycling is one of the best ways to cut energy use and pollution while also getting exercise. Though little has changed about the bicycle since the modern chain-driven version was developed in 1885, bicycle use has grown in popularity worldwide, and bicycles are now the primary form of transportation across the planet. That said, only a few cities really do bike-riding right, and go out of their way to make their roads bicycle-friendly. Whether you are looking for a new hometown or just looking for an eco-friendly vacation spot, here are five bicycle-friendly cities that'll really get your gears turning.

Pack your swimsuit, the earplugs and throw your preconceived notions of cruises overboard and get on a Sixth Man luxury liner. This is not your grandmother’s cruise with Kathy Lee and Captain Stubing nowhere in sight, though we wouldn’t mind running into Issac the Bartender or Ginger and Mary Ann. Yes, there’s shuffleboard, an all-you-can-eat buffet, a disco and casino, but these trips include rock stars, lots of them -- John Mayer, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Zac Brown, the Indigo Girls, Lyle Lovett and Kid Rock, to name a few. Think of them as floating music festivals with no mud, no tents and no DUIs, just plenty of sun, adult beverages and rock star elbow-rubbing.

If you haven’t visited Washington, DC, don’t let your disdain for politics stop you. Our nation’s capitol is a city of breathtaking vistas, stunning architecture and is home to many of the world’s finest art collections and museums. And contrary to what you’ve seen on CSPAN or Fox News, this multi-cultural melting pot boasts great shopping, a lively nightlife, fine cuisine and exciting hotels.

The serenity of the place cannot be overemphasized. Visiting this tiny little hamlet on the northeastern edge of Vancouver Island is like traveling back in time to a much slower, perhaps wiser existence. Clapboard cabins built on stilts line both sides of a boardwalk, with flower boxes and lace curtains on the old fashioned windows. The lace features flower patterns, and sometimes at night, black bears come and dig for something right underneath the cabins. Here, one feels much closer to nature than in the urban setting most of us yearn to escape from.

With our trusty backpacks and camping gear stowed on dusty garage shelves, we seek the chic adventures. We bring you three more exemplary travel destinations that are gentle on the earth but are filled with unending luxury. If you’re looking for eco-friendly travel destinations, but you like you eco-luxury lifestyle to be filled with adventure, we’ve got what you’re looking for. We review a staple in the high-end travel world that is dedicated to their eco-conscious establishment, a marine biology buff’s dream, and also a refreshing destination within our US shores, on the gorgeous coast of California.

This is not your Mom’s eco travel. Gone are the days of thatch roof huts with no electricity and going back to the land, suffering through simplicity. The hospitality industry has full-scale adopted practices of sustainability, energy reduction, waste management, and going local. While there is still no easy way to know for sure if a resort or hotel is completely eco-minded as there are a handful of dubious green awards and certifications out there, the truth you’re looking for is still in the research and dialogue with each individual hotel or resort. The luxury destinations below have all shown dedication to sustainable practices and a commitment to engaging in their local communities on a deeper level while providing exemplary hospitality and service. Responsible travel takes some dedication and time, but here are a few of the luxurious getaways we reviewed that will keep your indulgent guilt to a minimum.

Thinking of taking a vacation? I’m so jealous! No doubt you feel like most of us –in need of a nice, relaxing trip to get away from it all. Before you start making plans, consider what you want from your holiday. Planning too many activities and getting insufficient rest will leave you anything but refreshed and revitalized once you return home. Your vacation should be a complete break away from stress and hectic daily life. It should not, however, be a break from your healthy lifestyle.

For many hydroponics gardeners, Holland is the sweet land of high intensity lights, Grodan rockwool, and other hydroponics delights. Holland’s reputation as a hydroponics haven is based on the fact that this small country produces a large percentage of Europe’s fresh produce in hydroponics greenhouses that are so numerous you can see the orange glow of HPS lamps when you fly in to Amsterdam at night. You know you want spring break in Amsterdam, so RosebudMag.com is gifting you the insider tips on your ultimate hydroponics gardener’s vacation right now…

Snoop Dogg is living it up on the WildSplash stage at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater, Florida, just across from the marina where Florida’s elites gather on their yachts. Juicy, nubile girls gone wild are everywhere around you, as the spring break crowd whips itself into an orgiastic frenzy. Sex is in the spring break air as the delicious smell of teen spirit floats on the sea breeze over to Clearwater Beach, where white sugary sand awaits. This is your spring break girls gone wild sex, beaches, Disney, baseball, & nightclubs vacation, 2011. Here’s how to get it on right now…

You settle into your airline seat - and see the 250 pound woman heading your way… or the dude sneezing furiously into a handful of crumpled tissues… or (god forbid) the young girl with the screaming baby in her lap. What do you do?

For a truly unforgettable vacation, take a trip to Bora Bora, the “Romantic Island” of French Polynesia. Bora Bora is quite possibly the most famous island in the world, featuring high-class resorts, gorgeous scenery, romantic legends, and exciting tourist attractions.

From gorgeous beaches strewn with the bikini clad and tanned women to the bustling nightlife and rowdy atmosphere of the Strip, Ft Lauderdale is definitely the go to spot for fun in the sun - especially in January or February!

If you are looking for a truly relaxing vacation in Europe, consider staying at a hotel renowned for its world-class spa. The luxury hotels on our list all have one thing in common – an incredible spa with amazing features suited for both men and women.

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