Showing posts with label tourism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tourism. Show all posts

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Napa Valley Winery Map: Plan a Visit to the California Country



Explore Napa Valley Wine Country on this beautiful wall map! World over, Napa Valley is popular for its wines, wineries and vineyards. Located just north of San Francisco in northern California, Napa Valley boosts beautiful sunny weather and lush fields.




Planning a trip to Napa Valley this summer? Use this beautifully designed Napa Valley Winery Map to plan your trip!

Find the locations of Napa Valley wineries & vineyards. The vineyard location legend tells you accessibility features, hours, contact info and cross-referenced locations. This Napa Valley Winery Map is perfect for planning your vacation to visit the Napa Valley County in California.

Napa Valley Winery Map
There are over 150 Vineyards & Wineries on the Napa Valley Winery Map, including these popular locations:

  • Joseph Phelps Vineyard
  • Bravante Vineyards
  • Domaine Carneros
  • Artesa Vineyards & Winery
  • Silverado Vineyards







  • Vineyards
  • Cities
  • Interstates/Highways
  • Secondary Roads
  • Physical Terrain
  • Latitude/Longitude lines
  • Points of Interest
  • Legend
  • Index
  • Elevation Info

Zoom in on the Napa Valley Winery Map to see the stunning detail. Great for planning, this wall map also makes a wonderful keepsake that will display the memories of your trip for years.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

The Best Wall Map Ideas for the Home

Ever see those beautiful maps on Pinterest and wondered where to buy them and how to decorate with maps? We've scouted out some beautiful wall map decor ideas for the home, and how you can get the same maps!

Bold USA Wall Map for the Bedroom


This USA Wall Map looks great over a master or guest bed. The blue, red and yellow primary color scheme is consistent throughout the room. Following the color scheme in a map is an easy way to make design choices for a room!

We found where to buy this USA Executive Wall Map below!
USA Executive Wall Map
Get this USA Executive Wall Map!


A Wall Map Across the Entire Wall


This room is one of our favorites, and it's popular on pinterest as well! The white and brown color scheme allows the blue of the beautiful oceans to really pop.

I just imagine having an intimate dinner here with friends just back from vacation. We'd be able to see exactly where they'd gone on this map! And, we found this same Political Wall Map for sale online. You can get it as large as 9x12 feet!
Political World Wall Map
Political World Wall Map


Unusual Thematic Wall Maps for Modern Decor



This wall map hangs over the bed with wooden railings. Just like an old vintage classroom map!

The stark white combined with bright pops of color add life to the room. The hanging lights draw the focus further to the focal piece of the room, the World Climate Wall Map! This unusual wall map features bright bold colors for a modern design.
World Climate Wall Map
World Climate Wall Map Available on Spring Rollers
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Planning a Cruise? Carnival Cruise Ship Stranded

A fire on Sunday debilitated a Carnival Cruise Ship in the Gulf of Mexico. More than 4,200 people are on board without power or plumbing. Two tugboats will be required to tug the larger-than-Titanic Carnival Triumph. The ship had drifted north and is expected to arrive in Mobile, Alabama on Thursday. Until then, other ships have brought much-needed supplies.
Zoom in to find Mobile, Alabama on this Countries of the Caribean Wall Map

Because of plumbing issues, many passengers are sleeping in the hallways or on the deck. With limited access to bathrooms, food and hot coffee, passengers are forced to simply wait it out until they get tugged to port.

Cruises are a popular type of vacation. For the ticket price, a passenger gets pampered while visiting different countries or islands. While passengers may brave getting off the ship to explore different ports for a period of time, they are able to return to the ship in time to enjoy a lobster dinner and hot tub soak. For those unwilling to trust flights, foreign hotels or food, it is a way to safely explore some of the world.

Take a cruise or backpack in the wild?

However, many people commenting on the yahoo.com top stories report who have plans to travel on a Carnival cruise later this year are debating or flat-out stating that they will cancel their cruise. We may see a decrease in cruise ship vacation popularity. Perhaps we will see an increase in other types of travel vacations, traveling by flight or car with visitors venturing farther into foreign countries, beyond the tourist-geared ports. When planning your vacation, be sure to ask around, explore some maps, and research your location first!

This Antique Countries of the Caribbean Wall Map shows the Gulf of Mexico with shipping lines. Zoom in to find where the Carnival Triumph will be towed: Mobile, Alabama.

Which would you rather do: take a cruise, or backpack in the wild?

Thursday, January 3, 2013

The 10 Best Treks in the World: Pays Dogon, Mali


For all you hikers, backpackers, mountain climbers, and adventure-seekers out there, mapsales.com gives you the 10 best treks in the world.  Today we look at the villages of Pays Dogon, Mali



Mali is a landlocked country in Western Africa.  During the Scramble for Africa in the 19th century, Mali was conquered by the French.  But prior to the French invasion, Mali was part of one of the largest empires in Africa.  If you visit Mali, make sure to bring a guide that speaks French, as English speakers are hard to come by (although they are growing in number).  Here’s a Mali wall map



Mali may be classified as a developing country, but it is also home to 4 unique UNESCO World-Heritage sites.  Pays Dogon is one of these four sites.  Pays Dogon is a region in south-central Mali renowned for its numerous villages embedded into cliffs and mountainsides.  Some of these cliffs stand 500 meters high. 



The Dogon people have inhabited this region for nearly 1000 years and have developed their own religion, language, and culture.  Trekking this region gives you access to rare cultural experiences and breathtaking views, but it is strenuous.  Local villagers hike up mountain trails in sandals, often carrying heavy loads of clothing or food on their heads.  But they are experienced.  If you’re planning on hiking the mountain trails of Pays Dogon, bring good hiking shoes and plenty of supplies.  This trek can take anywhere from 2 to 10 days. 



If you’ve made this remarkable journey, or are planning to make it in the future, use a wall map to commemorate your achievement.  Trace your hiking path onto a wall map to see just how grand your accomplishment truly is.  Maps also make great mementos of vacations and travel destinations. 

Want to map a journey you’ve taken? Contact us!  mapsales.com carries over 200,000 wall maps…including national park and road wall maps! 



















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Friday, December 28, 2012

Mapping Your Favorite Movie Locations


In movies, locations can become so iconic that they often take on a life of their own.  mapsales.com takes a look at some of the most recognizable movie locations in recent film history. 



The Ghostbusters’ Fire House – New York City

In the 1984 film, Ghostbusters, the title characters find an old, derelict firehouse in Lower Manhattan that they eventually transform into their home base.  In reality, the Tribeca firehouse is still operational and has even made cameos in several other movies. 



The Home Alone House – Illinois

The 1990 Christmas classic takes place in the imposing, 3-story McCallister home.  The house is located on Lincoln Street in Winnetka, Illinois, in a quaint, leafy, suburban neighborhood. 



OCP Headquarters in Robocop – Dallas, Texas

In this 1980s sci-fi film, the mega corporation OCP is headquartered in futuristic Detroit.  The structure that served as OCP headquarters, however, is the Dallas City Hall building.  Construction crews added floors to the building to give it a more looming presence. 



Shaun of the Dead’s Winchester Pub – London, UK

The Winchester Pub served as the ultimate hideout during a zombie invasion in this 2004 zombie-spoof film.  The real location, the Duke of Albany, was stripped down a few years ago, but fans of the film can still visit this location on Monson Road in London

Want to learn more about famous locations around the world? Try a map!  mapsales.com creates the exact wall maps you need…complete with locations, demographics, and more! 




































Wednesday, December 26, 2012

The 10 Best Treks in the World: The Inca Trail of Peru



 For all you hikers, backpackers, mountain climbers, and adventure-seekers out there, mapsales.com gives you the 10 best treks in the world.  Today, we look at The Inca Trail of Peru


Peru Wall Map from mapsales.com

Though the Inca Trail may not be a particularly long trek, measuring only about 20 miles, its grandeur comes from its ancient status and its astonishing view.  It was created centuries ago by the Inca of Peru as a holy pilgrimage that prepared visitors to enter Machu Picchu.  




Today, the government only allows 500 people per day on the trail, and your spot has to be secured months in advance.  Hikers usually complete the trek in about 4-5 days.  Located in the Andes Mountains near the Peruvian city of Cusco, the Inca Trail gives hikers a unique view of Peru’s natural beauty.  Views of white-tipped mountains and high cloud forest combine with the magic of walking from one cliff-hugging ruin to the next – understandably making this South America’s most famous trail.




Though the trail may not be one of the longest hikes, it is strenuous.  The Inca Trail takes hikers up and down winding paths, usually climbing up a vertical mile from their starting point.  Dead Woman's Pass is the highest spot on the trail at 13,700 feet.  After passing an ancient stone viewing platform, which offers arguably the greatest view of the Andes in South America, you reach the dazzling white stone city of Machu Picchu



If you’ve made this remarkable trek, or are planning to make it in the future, use a map to commemorate the journey.  Trace your hiking path onto a wall map to see just how grand your accomplishment truly is.  Maps also make great mementos of vacations and travel destinations. 

Want to map a journey you’ve taken? Contact us!  mapsales.com carries over 200,000 wall maps…including national park and road wall maps! 





























Click here for more maps of the world!