Taking Short Hikes into Humboldt Redwoods State Park
July 15, 2008
This year, consider visiting the stunningly gorgeous Humboldt Redwoods State Park, which offers the largest remaining stand of old growth redwoods in the world–more than 17,000 acres. It is also the home of some of the oldest recorded coastal redwood trees, a few of which are more than 2,200 years old. I bet you didn’t know that an acre in Humboldt Redwoods State Park was found to contain a greater density of organic material than found in the Amazon rain forest–according to The... Read more »
How The Theme Park Wars Will Help You Afford The Family Vacation
July 14, 2008
Summer is here, the kids are out of school, the economy is in the dumps, and Mickey Mouse wants your money! Don’t count out the family theme park vacation just yet. It is still possible to see the new rides and stay within your budget. This year, Disney hopes that you’ll bring the family to see their newest attraction, Toy Story Midway Mania. The new ride has just opened on both costs and reviews are generally very positive. In a normal year, tens of thousands of families would... Read more »
Namibia’s Enigmatic Skeleton Coast
July 14, 2008
The Wilderness Safaris Skeleton Coast Camp is located on the dry Khumib River and offers an excellent base for explorations into this remote area. Alternatively visitors can access this area with the renowned Schoemans family who offer a range of fly-in itineraries which traverse this region. Travellers can visit Rocky Point, Cape Fria seal colony, the Himba village at Puros, the wreck of the Dunedin Star and the clay castles of the Hoarusib River. This once in a lifetime experience will inspire... Read more »
The Outer Hebrides of Scotland
July 13, 2008
Scotland has, since Victorian times, been a popular vacation destination for many. The most adventurous tourists enjoy visiting the most remote parts of the country and few places are as remote as the Outer Hebrides. Found far off the West coast of Scotland the Outer Hebrides have become extremely popular with tourists for a multitude of reasons some of which are outlined below. Further out, and separated by the Minch, from the Isle of Skye, in the Inner Hebrides, the islands look out across the... Read more »
Introducing the Outer Hebrides of Scotland
July 13, 2008
Not too far off the west coast of Scotland can be found the interesting group of over 200 islands known as the Outer Hebrides. To the locals they are known as ‘na h-Eileanan Siar’ as the language spoken by the majority is Gaelic. While there are over two hundred islands only a very small percentage is actually populated. The main islands are, from south to north, Barra, South Uist, Benbecula, North Uist, Isle of Harris and the Isle of Lewis. For a number of years now the islands have... Read more »
The Cost Of Renting A Vacation Apartment In Paris
July 11, 2008
When making vacation plans that include a visit to the beaches of Paris; consider renting a vacation apartment. Not only will you have all the comforts of home available, you could also save a considerable amount of money. Paris is divided into eight 20 arrondissements. Many of the popular tourist attractions such as Louvre and the Eiffel Tower are located in Central Paris. However, there are no vacation apartment rentals in this area. Paris is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the... Read more »
The Five Star Paris Vacation Rental
July 11, 2008
Today savvy luxury vacation owners are stocking their vacation apartment with Frette linens, central air conditioning, fluffy bathrobes and high end artwork on the walls are traditionally found in first rate hotels but now savvy Paris apartment owners are offering these extras to the guests of luxury Paris vacation apartments. As the euro increases, the number of Paris vacation apartments on the market rises since guests are considering other options. The growing competition for guests is driving... Read more »
Great Sailing Vacation in Martinique
July 10, 2008
Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea.Martinique is also one of the twenty-six regions of France and an integral part of the Republic. As part of France, Martinique is part of the European Union, and its currency is the Euro.It has a land area of 1,128 square km and a population of around 402,000. A sailing vacation in Martinique is just one of the showcases in the French Caribbean. Not only will tourists be able to enjoy the flawless beaches, lush forests, beautiful flowers and... Read more »
Great Sailing Vacation in Antigua
July 10, 2008
Antigua is an island in the West Indies, Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region, the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. The island’s is roughly 87 kilometres (54 miles) and its population is around 70,000.It is the largest of the Leeward Islands, and the most developed and prosperous due to its upscale tourism industry, offshore banking, online gambling services and education services. Antigua is a tropical nation with warm and hospitable people, wonderful weather, and... Read more »
Great Sailing Vacation in Tuscany
July 10, 2008
These days, more charter companies have opened up making it easy for people to see various destinations by sea. If you are planning to go to Europe, why don’t you see what a Tuscany sailing vacation has to offer? Tuscany is a region in Italy. It has an area of 22,990 km and a population of about 3.6 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence. Tuscany is known for its landscapes and its artistic legacy. Six Tuscan localities have been UNESCO protected sites : the historical center... Read more »
