You Say Hawaii And I Say Kauai Let's Go Have Some Fun

You Say Hawaii And I Say Kauai, Let's Go Have Some Fun
By Abbie Frank

Kauai Hawaii has been a popular tourist and vacation destination for literally decades. Planning a vacation to anywhere in Hawaii will deliver you onto beautiful, clean beaches, natural scenery and a huge number of things to do and see.

When traveling, the thing to remember is that the trip is about a holiday or vacation. From the minute you enter the airplane until getting back home, your vacation should be focused on lowering the stress level in your life and getting balance back in your world. Yes, it will cost more but in the end, the vacation will have done it's job and you will leave Hawaii refreshed and ready to go back to your career or business.

By lowering the stress level, we're talking about getting the services necessary to keep from having got concern yourself with any difficulties. Take for example getting around at your destination of Kauai. You could rent a car and try to find you way around unfamiliar territory. If getting lost, being late, dealing with traffic and the stress of other motorists is your idea of a vacation, go to New York City.

If however, getting to see the sights and enjoying the island is more like vacation time, consider using the services of a tour company, or even hire out a car and driver for an afternoon. Another potential possibility is public transportation. It runs on a regular schedule and you get to people watch while getting around for almost no cash. The car and driver is more expensive but they can get you around to see the local side of the island while the public transportation route takes you to the more popular areas. Maybe using both on different days can give you the benefit of an enjoyable vacation without the worry of a car rental, gasoline, accidents, parking etc.

If you plan on doing some Kauai island sightseeing and need a car rental, consider one with limited miles and leave it at home whenever possible. A weekly rental can cost a couple of hundred dollars but the you shouldn't feel a need to use it everytime a short trip is in order.

Another idea to lower the stress level is to consider getting a condominium or rental until with a full kitchen. This is especially good if you're traveling with kids. A quick trip to the neighborhood food store can take care of the childrens eating issues and take you off the breakfast, lunch and dinner, time schedule. Get food that's easy to prepare and let the kids fend for themselves at least sometimes. This gives them a sense of independence and allows you to sleep in occasionally during the vacation.

The key to a fun and enjoyable Kauai vacation or any Hawaiian vacation, is to get out of the rut and schedule that's your life back home. Do different things, experiment, see new sights, enjoy a different culture. In all, a Kauai vacation can recharge your batteries and give a new outlook on your world back home

Abigail Franks writes on a variety of subjects which includes home, family, and Travel. For more information on vacationing in Kauai visit http://www.tsonline.org

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2006 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival

2006 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
By Alex Padilla

Presented by Nanny Cay, the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing festival is an expanded seven-day format that takes avid and novice participants on an exciting multi-class, multi-course event throughout the beautiful British Virgin Islands.

This year the boats were split into fifteen classes and ranged in size from the 75' Reichel Pugh, Titan XII, supporting a crew of twenty, to the one man Lasers and windsurfers.

Since its inception in 1973, the BVIs Spring Regatta has witnessed tremendous growth in both size and competition with continuing support from racing enthusiasts around the globe. This past weekend 154 boats helped mark the 35th anniversary of the BVI Spring Regatta as the event's biggest year ever!

The 2006 Sailing Festival which serves as a three-day warm up for the regatta - kicked off on Monday, March 27 with a welcome party at Nanny Cay. Afterwards participants were able to experience three days of destination cruising, racing, diving and Lay day fun including the Nation's Challenge Cup, all which led up to the main three-day Spring Regatta that started on Friday, March 31. The four racecourses of the BVI Spring Regatta were held on the south side of Tortola - the sailing stronghold of the Caribbean - and the backbone of the protected Sir Frances Drake Channel.

This year the boats were split into fifteen classes and ranged in size from the 75' Reichel Pugh, Titan XII, supporting a crew of twenty, to the one man Lasers and windsurfers.

The Racing and Racer/Cruiser classes sailed in the Copper Island course area with back-to-back racing on windward-leeward courses. The multi-start, multi-race format first introduced by the BVI Spring Regatta ensures that time on the water is spent racing.

Performance/Cruiser, Multihull, Bareboat, Jib & Main classes sailed on the Norman Island course area. Such is the geological/topographical nature of the BVI, that many of the marks from the previous regattas have been replaced by islands. On this race area - previously known as the non-spinnaker course spinnakers were permitted and let those sailors that didn't want to race back to back, windward-leeward courses, the chance to fly a spinnaker, perhaps with a less practiced or short-handed crew.

Each day of the regatta the weather conditions improved and finally on Sunday, sailors (and photographers) were able to enjoy a picture perfect day with wonderful sunshine and 10-12 knots of breeze.

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South African Northern Cape Travel Tips

South African Northern Cape Travel Tips
By Gerald Crawford

The Northern Cape is the largest of South Africa's provinces and the most sparsely populated. Despite this, the Northern Cape has plenty to offer visitors, whether their interests lie in the origins of the diamond industry, the Anglo-Boer War, wildlife, the brilliant spring flowers of Namaqualand, canoeing on the mighty Orange River or enjoying the clear skies and open spaces of the Hantam and Upper Karoo.

CLIMATE: The Northern Cape experiences a diverse range of climatic conditions because of the respective regions and altitudes. The Northern Cape enjoys a summer rainfall, but this is infrequent. The summer months have long, hot summer days and cool evenings. Winter days are moderate, but the nights are very cold with temperatures often dropping below zero. Snow in winter and heavy frost falls at night are common.

SHOPPING: There are many shopping malls, arts and craft shops, and many ethic vendors on the beachfront. Good buys include mohair products such as jerseys, rugs and blankets; the famous Karoo Lamb, dried fruit, diamonds, jewellery and gems.

TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS:

The Diamond Field:

This area is known as the prairie country of Southern Africa, with sun-drenched plains, covered in grass and acacia thorn trees. To the geologists this is a bewildering delight, and for the tourist the Diamond Way is an exciting journey, taking one back in time.

Kimberley:

Today the city is a prosperous, thriving metropolis worthy of the title, he Diamond Capital Of The World. The city is geared for tourists, with plenty to offer in terms of accommodation, restaurants, shopping malls and attractions. See a replica of the town during the greatest diamond rush the world has ever seen, as well as 'Eureka' - the world's first recorded diamond discovery at the Big Hole and Kimberley Mine museum.

Groenriviersmond:

The seaside estuary of Groenriviersmond (Green River Mouth) lies Southwest of Garies and offers excellent fishing and crayfish diving opportunities.

Namaqualand:

Spring time sees this region transformed from a desert landscape into a carpet of colourful wild flowers, attracting many visitors. Also an adventure tourist's playground, the region offers hiking, canoeing and 4x4 trails. The coastline is popular with fishermen and hosts a booming crayfish industry. Diamonds are also mined from the sea and copper is mined too. The world-famous Richtersveld National Park is found in this region.

Hantam Karoo:

Millions of years ago, this area was an inland sea and over time it has transformed into an arid and rugged landscape with wide open plains and mountains. This region is renowned by astronomers for its remarkable night skies and is home to the South African Astronomical Observatory. The region is also known for its spring wild flowers, and is home to the rare Sterboom.

Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park:

Africa's first transfrontier park, Kgalagadi land of thirst is shared with and crosses the border into Botswana to facilitate the migration of wildlife and the movement of free-roaming predators; red sand dunes, sparse vegetation and dry riverbeds of the Nossob and Auob ensure excellent opportunities for game viewing and photography. Fifty-eight species of mammal and more than 400 plant species share the desert and dry savannah, while approx. 260 species of bird, including at least 20 species of large raptor share the sky.

Richtersveld National Park:

Southern Africa's largest mountain desert park, the Richtersveld is 160 000ha of lava mountains and sandy plains situated in the north-western crook of the Orange River. It is also one of the world's most precious and fragile eco-systems. Its strange rock formations shaped and sculpted by the wind and sun, is a land for those keen to 'rough it'. Visitors can explore the area from the comfort of a 4x4 or by paddling long stretches of the river.

Green Kalahari:

Dominating this region are the lush vineyards and the massive Orange River, which meanders through a giant valley. The Kalahari Gemsbok National Park and the Augrabies Falls National Park - with its famous Black Rhino Aventure, are not to be missed.

Augrabies Falls National Park:

The Augrabies Falls, which is one of the five biggest waterfalls in the world, plunges a sheer 56m into a rolling, turbulent maelstrom of foam, mist and rainbows said to contain untold diamond wealth and a river monster. This is where the black rhino can be found and visitors can also go on game drives.

Kalahari:

The sun-drenched Kalahari, with its ancient, undulating landscape and endless horizons, evoke memories of a land before time. This region is home to The Eye a permanent and abundant source of daily water. Hunting in the area is popular and the Kalahari is home to over 40 raptors and vulture species and 7 owl species.

Gerald Crawford was born in South Africa, studied electronics, telecommunication, eco-travel and african travel concepts. He taught responsible tourism in South Africa. If you have any questions or comments please e-mail me on. E-mail Address: southafricantravelarticles@12234455.co.za Website Address: www.12234455.co.za

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Tents and Their Uses

Tents and Their Uses
By Phil Edwards

Outdoor weddings and garden parties are so beautiful, and the sky is the limit for decorating and themes- and the only concern is the inability to accurately predict the weather. Consider this; standing outside with your groom or bride, next to a babbling brook, with your friends and family seated in rows behind you. Youve got a gorgeous decorated arbor for the minister to stand under, and the timing is perfect, as the setting sun is casting a bright, orange hue across the water and creating a feeling of warmth to all of your guests. But what is that overhead? Thats right, its a big, dark gray storm cloud, and its moving in threatening to ruin your outdoor wedding!

The weather is never completely predictable, and having an outdoor event means you are taking a chance on the weather. Unless, of course- you plan ahead and arrange for tents, gazebos or marquees to be set up- which is your best bet for an enjoyable outdoor event, regardless of the weather! Rain and wind are no match for the gorgeous tents you can set up to protect yourself and your guests from the elements and unpredictability of the weather. You can find suitable tents for any occasion, for the fanciest of weddings, you can rent or purchase all white canvas tents, with beautiful arched windows in each of the canvas walls, and high peaked ceilings, which you can use for decorating with twinkling lights, flowers, or other items of your choosing. Marquees and frame tents of this caliber are also used for outdoor corporate events and picnics often.

Youve seen the tents used for weddings, garden parties and also by vendors at street markets and fairs. Vendors often used them to designate their space, for their outdoor store, and give their customers a place to come in out of the hot sun, wind, or rainy weather- hoping to encourage their guests to stay and shop some more! It also protects the items that theyre selling from adverse weather conditions, as well.

Tents really do have a variety of uses. At first thought, the word tent probably brings to mind the smaller sized tents that are mainly used for camping. Typically, they can be set up by just one or two people, and are just large enough for a few people to get into and sleep fairly comfortably. There are, however, tents for camping that are much larger- designed for groups and large families to use for extended vacations. Some camping tents are actually part of a trailer, so they are set up to allow for easy traveling, you just hook your trailer to your vehicle and take off!

Youll find a variety of uses for tents, as well as tents that are available in very small sizes and shapes all the way to sizes that are best compared to houses! In fact, many of the larger tents resemble homes, in that they have separate rooms and doorways, and storage areas designated. Tents really extend the amount of living space you have at home, since they allow you to enjoy the great outdoors even when the weather isnt conducive to spending time outside.

For more information please visit www.uk-tents.co.uk

Phil Edwards is a writer and publisher living in london. His work can be seen at http://www.uk-tents.co.uk andhttp://www.househobby.com

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2 Great Ways to Discover Florida

2 Great Ways to Discover Florida
By Tim Burton

Ways to Discover Florida

For fun and adventure and culture, yes culture! Read on

Here are Some Great Ways to Discover Florida.

# 1. Fun and Adventure

With over 34 million visitors each year, Orlando is the undisputed theme park capital of the world. But if you are after more fun and adventure after visiting the theme parks at Disneyworld, Universal Orlando Resort and Seaworld, you should try the sensational Busch Gardens in Tampa, the world famous Daytona International Speedway and exploring the Everglades national park.

Dont Miss a Space Shuttle launch

Cape Canaveral on Floridas Space Coast is the only place in the West where people are launched into space. Being there when the Space Shuttle blasts into space is a truly incredible experience.

Dont Miss Floridas largest and fastest roller coaster

Is Busch Gardens, Tampa

Prepare for the thrill of your life on Sheikra, Floridas tallest roller coaster and the worlds tallest dive coaster. 70mph of pure adrenaline-pumping excitement. Travel 200 feet up and then plunge to the depths of an underground tunnel, with water!

Dont Miss Bush Gardens ZooWith over 2600 animals, the zoo at Busch Gardens is one of Americas top zoos

# 2. Culture

Look beyond the more obvious tourist attractions and you will be surprised at what you find.There is an abundance of architecture, museums, forts, art galleries.

Dont Miss Historic Wrecks

Pensacola has fascinating wrecks to explore. This includes the 500-foot World War 1 battleship USS Massachusetts, the Russian freighter San Pablo and an A-7 Corsair aircraft that fell off the deck of the USS Lexington.

Dont Miss Art Deco Buildings

Take a stroll down Ocean Drive, Miami, and enjoy South Beachs Art deco buildings. Painted pink, lavender and turquoise, they line the palm-fringed walkway.

Dont Miss a Driving Tour

If you have a car whilst visiting Miami, do yourself a favour, and take a driving tour of Coral gables. Coral Gables Driving Tour isnt just one of the countrys richest neighbourhoods, its a separate city within Greater Miami. Known as The City Beautiful for good reason, its elegant homes line winding avenues shaded by banyans and live oaks. This driving tour winds its way along the lush peaceful lanes and is both relaxing and cultural.

Along the tour are these beautiful sights:

1.The Granada Entrance a replica of the gate to Granada in Spain.

2.The Country Club Prado Entrance complete with ornamental pillars.

3.Alhambra water Tower built in 1925.

4.Coral Way lined by live oaks and Spanish-style houses.

5.Venetian Pool a beautiful public swimming pool.

6.Coral Gables Congregational Church built in Spanish Baroque style.

7.Biltmore Hotel one of the most stunning hotels in the country, beautifully restored to its 1920s century grandeur.

8.The Lowe Art Museum contains European and Native American Art.

9.French City Village one of several international villages built to add variety to the city.

10.Dutch South African Village.

11.French Country Village.

12.Chinese Village.

13.French Normandy Village.

14.Coral Gables City Hall

15.Miracle Mile the districts most important shopping street.

Other Bits of Culture:

- Hemingways House in Key West, where the novelist lived from 1931-1940.

- Little Havana in Miami 3.5 square miles of Cuban culture and life.

- The Ringling Museum of Art and Ringling Museum (Sarasota).

- Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island a charming Victorian resort.

- Salvador Dali Museum, St Petersburg.

About The Author:

Tim Burton writes travel articles for the popularOrlando Villas Florida website at http://www.milkriver.co.uk andVacation Rentals Worldwide website

Copyright 2006 by Tim Burton

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Romania...Just Waiting To Be Discovered

Romania...Just Waiting To Be Discovered
By Adrienne Boxhall

For the more adventurous, those looking to find a natural, unspoilt country, you would do well to consider Romania.At present, life outside of the big cities remains much as it always done. The pace is slow, the people just go about their daily lives as their forefathers did. Its a very common site to see, horse drawn carts, carrying all sorts of basic essentials or even taking the family out for the day!

The rural infrastructure and road systems does, to be honest, need quite a bit of attention, but its getting there. New motorways are being built on a huge scale, and within a year or two it will be possible to travel from the Hungarian border to the Black Sea, on the same motorway link.However, using the motorways will only lessen your chances of seeing the real Romania, and the majestic beauty that the Carpathean and Faragas mountain ranges have to offer. The scenery is truly stunning.

An ideal tour would be from Bucharest through Ploiesti, and to Sinaia(**,) a most beautiful and ancient town set at 1055 metres. The town offers visitors plenty of choices, including a ski resort/cable car and some of the best preserved ancient monasteries and holy places to be found in Romania. It caters for all age groups and physical abilities.

Onwards from there, take a drive over the mountains towards Bran, and visit the famous castle, once the historic home of Count Vlad Tepes (in the 16th century), the inspiration to Bram Stokers legend of Dracula.

Although there are signs of commercialisation creeping in, its still pretty much just a rural town. surrounded by beautiful scenery.

For a truly spectacular journey: take the Transfagarasan Pass(***), with its winding roads, reaching to a height of 2,040 metres, at the top there is Lake Balea (***),.where you will find both modern and traditional guest houses. Along the route, view huge waterfalls, mountain streams and vast pine forests. From there follow the mountain road to Lake Vidaru, an immense natural phenomena, which supplies water and hydro electric power to much of the region.On the way back, call at Curtea de Arges(*), visit the unique Abbey and enjoy local food at most reasonable prices from a plentiful selection of bistros, cafs and restaurants.Prices can of course vary, but usually well below what you will expect to pay in Western Europe (the exception to this is Brasov,,and Bucharest where prices equal the West)so dont go therefind the real rural Romania.!!!!

For example a cup of coffee in our home town of CampulungMuscel (****), still only costs 20 pence and 2 people can have a good meal for less than 5! Guest house and pensiunes are in abundance, from the basic and simple up to 5 star quality.The Mayor and local parliament in Campulung have huge development plans for tourism, including a ski and Winter/Summer sports centre, a complete makeover of many historic buildings along with massive redevelopment of the road and transport systems. The same applies for many of the rural areas in Arges County.

Romania will rapidly become an extremely popular and developed for tourismcome and see it now, along with its unspoilt natural beauty and charm. Have a look at http://www.visionsofromania.com There really isnt enough space to describe all that is on offer in Romania, it is unique, it is a special place, that is quickly developing. It will change within a few years, especially once it enters the EU. Our advice is to come soon, see it as it really is.There are plenty of flights direct from Heathrow, BA are now offering 2 flights each day, Tarom the state airline have daily flights.

There are strong rumours that the discount/budget airlines are coming here next year from springtime.With lots of interesting places to stay , Romania is well worth a visit.

Written for http://www.weaccommodate.co.uk a worldwide accommodation directory and home swaps service.Offering travellers information,booking services and direct access to holiday rentals.Owned by Adrienne Boxhall also owner of http://www.trailwalkingholidays.co.uk based on the borders of England and Wales.

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Sleepless In Seattle You're In The Right City

Sleepless In Seattle - You're In The Right City
By Leah Bradicich

Forget the rain, forget the cold; everyones heard of this historic city so Seattleites must be right on the money. Whether it be for history, grunge rock or movie trivia, Seattle is firmly on the global map.

If any place can credit itself as a linchpin city for development and unearthing talent, Seattle is one of those places. Seattle is the birthplace of bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam (the founders of grunge rock), and bands like Death Cab for Cutie, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains. The crme de la crme obviously is Jimi Hendrix himself.

Other famous Seattleites and claims to fame are Bill Gates of the Microsoft empire, the TV sitcom Frasier, movie Sleepless in Seattle with Tom Hanks, movie 10 Things I Hate About You and TV series Greys Anatomy.

The Crocodile Caf is an institution for alternative music enthusiasts. Artists like Eddie Vedder, Death Cab for Cutie, Elliot Smith and K. T. Tunstall have played here, as a testament to its importance in the local music scene.

For more historic sites, venture to the Experience Music Project (EMP) (left) for a museum to modern composition. Jimi Hendrix has his own wing, which makes way to a guitar wing and exhibits on different styles; like the rock, grunge and punk movements. You can also play around with instruments in some exhibits.

While were on cool tourist traps, you cant go past the legendary Seattle Space Needle (right), which reaches up 605 feet into the sky. Not only is it an amazing view stretching as far as the eye can see, but its also part of Seattle culture. The Needle is famously depicted in the silhouette credits of Seattle sitcom Frasier, one of the worlds most popular sitcoms in history.

For another must see spot, head to Pike Place Markets. While it is packed with crowds on weekends, this flea market style, open- air market is worth a decent wander. Flower stalls litter the streets as do fresh seafood stalls and vegetable stands. Contrary to popular flea market opinion, this market is clean, modern and atmospheric. PS. coffee lovers, Starbucks has its first original store right here! Bring your walking shoes.

But before you take them off, let those shoes take you through a tour of the Seattle Underground. After the Great Seattle Fire in 1889, the city raised the CBD building levels, leaving an underground city in developing Seattles wake. For a couple of hours, you can now walk amongst what used to be the heart of the city, but what is now a refurbished yet rotting, historic, subterranean ruin. Fascinating stuff.

Technically, there is a long list of great things to do that have been missed out here, so don't be afraid if you think that's it! It merely means the page isn't big enough to include it all. There are tonnes of musical and artistic things to see and visit, plus some great history that is worth a good look. Maybe you can also take a drive around to try and spot famous places of interest, since Seattle is idolized in so many movies and TV shows.

If you want to tackle the move/ TV trivia spots (like those house boats from Sleepless in Seattle, above), or even if you just want to discover your own favourite places, a good option is to rent your own cheap Seattle car and do it at your own pace. We have all the major suppliers in one site, so you can compare and be sure you're getting the best deal and the cheapest price.

Leah Bradicich has travelled comprehensively through Europe, the UK, South East Asia and Australia. She works for Vroom Vroom Vroom, a website collating all the deals and specials from the nations largest car rental companies, offering discounts on car rentals. Her writing career is starting to take off, with articles written and published in the USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand.

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You say International Top 10 Hip Hotels 2006

You say International Top 10 Hip Hotels 2006
By Mandy Chagger

What a fantastic year 2006. After getting feedback from clients about hotels from around the world that are hipper than hip, I have listed ten cosmopolitan retreats below. Outstanding designs, great locations and trendy bars and restaurants make each of these hotels a unique experience. So in no particular order.

1. Soho Grand Hotel (New York) a favorite with stars of the fashion and entertainment industries, the Soho Grand is ideally located for exploring the trend-setting shops and galleries in the surrounding area.

2. Pavillon De Paris Hotel (Paris) Within walking distance of some of the most attractive areas of Paris, this design boutique hotel is high on the style stakes offering hi-tech furnished rooms and a relaxed ambiance.

3. Lloyd Hotel (Amsterdam) a design hotel located in the fashionable Eastern Docklands area of Amsterdam, the Lloyd Hotel offers individually styled guest rooms furnished by Dutch artists within easy reach of the city centre.

4. Hotel Birger Jarl (Stockholm) Located in the centre of Stockholm, Hotel Birger Jarl is a uniquely-designed contemporary testament to Swedish creativity. The rooms mix fun modern touches with authentic Swedish dcor.

5. Bryant Park Hotel (New York) Bold colours and modernist furnishings fill this stunning 25-storey building opposite New York's Bryant Park and close to 5th Avenue. Sip Martinis in the hotel's candlelit Cellar Bar or enjoy views of the park and meals in the Lobby Bar.

6. Clift Hotel (San Francisco) This Ian Schrager hotel incorporates Philippe Starck furniture, guestrooms draped in leathers, silks and velvets and blends tradition with cutting-edge design. Rooms offer great views of the city while the Asia de Cuba restaurant is one of San Francisco's hippest venues.

7. Art'Otel Mitte (Berlin) Beautifully decorated hotel in Berlin's historical Mitte district, decked in art by contemporary artist Georg Baselitz. Stylish rooms offer plenty of comfort while the hotel's restaurants offer a variety of modern cuisine.

8. Avalon Hotel (Los Angeles) Just a short stroll from the world famous Rodeo Drive, the Avalon features an hourglass swimming pool and 68 separate guest rooms all benefiting from separate sitting and dining areas; many of which have private balconies.

9. Andel's Design Hotel (Prague) Surrounded by the shopping complexes of the renovated Andel City, Andel's Design Hotel epitomises the area it inhabits. Expect architect-designed guestrooms with heated bathroom floors and minimalist but comfortable furnishings.

10. Aleph A Boscolo Luxury Hotel (Rome) A short walk from the city's famous Spanish steps (and many of its better shops), the Aleph and its award-winning design are housed in a Renaissance building on a quiet side street. Massage and saunas are available in the hotel spa.

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You Will Truly Experience Canada's Raw Beauty in the Heart of the Canadian Rockies

You Will Truly Experience Canada's Raw Beauty in the Heart of the Canadian Rockies
By Ken Bissonette

The Canadian Rockies are famous for their awe inspiring beauty and gigantic peaks. You will truly experience Canada's raw beauty in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. There are a few famous and amazing spots unsurpassable for their history and beauty. Banff is world famous for its Hotel, The Fairmont Banff Springs where celebrities and Royalty frequent.

With breathtaking views and Five Star hospitality this is a sure to please spot for the honeymooning couple. There are many hikes up the famous peaks in the area where many a mountain climber has ventured. The ?Bow River?, which runs through Banff is peaceful and awe-inspiring as it rushes beside the Banff Springs and through the world-famous town. Visit Lake Louise at the Chateau Lake Louise with its world class charm.

Breathtaking views once again grace this area. Crystal Lakes, towering peaks, and hikes to teahouses are a few of the wonders here. Rent a canoe on lake Louise as you glide peacefully with your sweetie on this world ?famous lake. Experience Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, known for its top mountain experiences beside a beautiful private lake. Dine in beautiful dining rooms, as elk and moose overlook your table. Swim in an outdoor pool, and visit a soothing spa at the Jasper Park Lodge.

Deer, Elk, Mountain Goats and Bears all grace the Canadian Rockies. You won?t want to miss a glimpse of them. Waterfalls, canyons and world famous hikes are more of what you?ll see here in the Rockies. The Canadian Rockies will leave you homesick as this is an experience of a lifetime. Visit www.explorealberta.com for more information. Fairmont Banff Springs, Chateau Lake Louise, Canadian Rockies, and world class charm.

Ken and Deidre Bissonette are successful authors and publishers on Wedding information. Have a great honeymoon in the rookies. http://www.weddingdresses-gifts-flowers.com

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Your Breckenridge Ski Vacation

Your Breckenridge Ski Vacation
By Matthew Kellmer

You'll be welcome with open arms in Breckenridge, Colorado. Breckenridge ski resort offer the world's finest powder and terrain anyone can imagine. Half of the slopes at Breckenridge ski and snowboard resort are for beginners, while the other half are for moderate to extreme skiing. Breckenridge is the only ski area to offer this much skiing for all types of ability levels.

The town of Breckenridge is just like you would dream about on the way to your ski vacation. The town has a Main st. with stores, restaurants, and variety. You won't be disappointed as you stroll down Breckenridge's Main Street; the main area is about -mile long and makes for a lovely walk during the daytime or nighttime.

As far as resorts go, you can stay in a classy hotel and pay big bucks, or you can stay just outside of town nestled in the Rockies. Many condos are located a few miles down the road on RT. 9 otherwise known as Main Street.

If you decide to book a condo out of town, you'll get a better sense of what a mountain vacation is all about. On top of this advantage, you can also expect to pay significantly less than if you stay in the busy town of Breckenridge . Be prepared to breathe the fresh Colorado mountain air. It's truly invigorating!

As the seasons change in Breckenridge, Colorado your outdoor options expand and contract. Once Spring comes, the skiing gets better and the temperature goes up. Yes, it still snows hard in the Spring time.

The only difference is the quality of the snow. It tends to be wetter than the winter when it is dry-fluffy snow. Either way, it's great and you'll love the Spring time snow as much as the Winter snow. After all, the base of Breckenridge in April is about 60 inches deep.

Summer time in Breckenridge is truly a beautiful time! You can fish the streams for Rocky Mountain trout or you can mountain bike, raft, boat (Lake Dillon) or just relax in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. There will never be a boring day during your Breckenridge ski or summer vacation.

Fly fishing is a very enjoyable sport to engage in during the Summer time. It seems like every stream or lake in the Rockies, houses some of the largest trout in the world. Since fishing season is only 5-months out of the year, the trout seem to jump right on to the hook. Just kidding of course! It's not that easy to catch Trout, but if you use the right flies, you just might find the statement above to be true.

Mountain bike trails are everywhere, but be careful!! Be sure to have a map and enough food & water in case you get lost. The smartest thing to do is mark your course with sticks in the ground if you have any doubts about not getting back home or to your vehicle.

As long as you are sure of this, you're going to have a great time. Breckenridge offers mountain bike trails that go to the tops of mountains and down to the valleys. The scenery is breathtaking and without a doubt, you're going to love mountain biking in Breckenridge, CO.

As far as rafting goes, there are many options within 20-miles of Breckenridge. The water flows highest around mid-July because of all the snow which has melted from the mountains. There are plenty of guided trips who will help you navigate through the rivers.

Once you experience all the Breckeridge has to offer, you'll surely come back every year to enjoy yourself again and again. Also, did you know the state of Colorado has more blue sky days than any other state in the U.S.? It's true!

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