About Travel & Getaways: Emerald Escapes

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Travel & Getaways From Kim Knox Beckius, your About Travel & Getaways Editor Greetings, Travelers! Today is my birthday, and this week, my colleagues have a spectrum of travel ideas inspired by my birthstone. It's easy to understand why so many fabulous destinations and resorts share a name with this sparkling green gem. ~Kim Swim Where the Water is Emerald Green Florida's Emerald Coast is named for the deep emerald green color of the northern Gulf of Mexico. The crystal quartz beaches along this 100-mile stretch of pristine shoreline are among the best in the nation. While some dub this coastal region between Panama City and Perdido Key the "Redneck Riviera," others think it's more aptly called "paradise." See More About:  florida coasts  florida beaches  florida panhandle Visit the Home of the Emerald Buddha The Grand Palace complex in Bangkok is the center of Thailand's religious and ceremonial life. Its Wat Phra Kaeo compound houses the Emerald Buddha, the country's holiest Buddhist relic. You'll catch a glimpse of this spectacular statue, made not of emerald but likely green jasper or jadeite, in this photo tour. See More About:  buddhist temples  thailand culture  thailand Appreciate the Emerald Isle's Architecture Signature buildings? They are buildings that you forever connect to one country or area in the world. Think India and the Taj Mahal, Egypt and the pyramids, China and the Great Wall, Germany and romantic castles. Is the Emerald Isle home to any such structures? Ireland Travel Guide Bernd Biege says: "You bet." Cruise Aboard the Emerald Princess Cruises Guide Linda Garrison was one of the first to sail aboard the Emerald Princess when it launched in 2007. This glittering ship is still one of the largest in the Princess fleet, and she now plies the waters of the Caribbean and North America. More Travel Stories Below See More About:  emerald princess  princess cruises  cruise ship photos Travel & Getaways Ads Florida Travel Travel to Florida Travel Getaways Travel To Travel Honeymoon Featured Articles Stay in Dorothy's House at Emerald Mountain's Land of Oz Explore the Italian Island of Sardinia and its Emerald Coast Honeymoon at Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas Play and Stay at Florida's Emerald Grande Resort Behold Emerald Bay on a Lake Tahoe Boat Tour Play 18 at the Oceanfront Emerald Bay Golf Course   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Travel & Getaways newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   More to Explore The Best Places to Vacation in May May's Best Caribbean Events May in the USA Advertisement