Archive for the ‘Adventure’ Category

Stunning Waterfalls of the Caribbean

Posted on: February 9th, 2012 by paul

Waterfalls are always a very popular tourist excursion. Many people flock to see the tall cascading falls and to swim in the pools of water beneath them. The best waterfalls are those in mountainous areas. Here are a few of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Caribbean.

Belaine Falls, St. Vincent

These falls are only able to be reached by boat. After a scenic boat ride, you must wade through shallow water to get to the beach. Once you reach the falls, you will see 60-feet of cascading water and rock-enclosed freshwater pools. Book a day trip to really experience this adventure.

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Your ‘Lucky’ Vegas Vacation

Posted on: January 15th, 2012 by paul

The lights, the strip, the casinos, the exciting vibe, and the general grandeur of Las Vegas have be luring people to this city for years. Although, once thought of as strictly a gambling and party city has now become a place for not only casino and bar hopping, but also for an entertaining family vacation. The city is now designed to keep visitors busy even if they don’t gamble much – or at all.

If gambling is your thing, and you’ve come to Las Vegas for that purpose, your trip will not be complete without visiting at least one of these top casinos:

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Exploring Cinque Terre, Italy

Posted on: January 2nd, 2012 by paul

Perhaps one of the most stunning and photographic locations on the Ligurian coast is Cinque Terre, a must see on any vacation to northern Italy. Sometimes overshadowed by nearby Pisa and Tuscany, this small piece of coastline paradise provides an unforgettable and visually astounding journey.

 

Cinque Terre, or ‘Five Lands’, is a series of five coastal villages all of which are within 24 km from tip to tip. These villages are popular tourist destination for hikers, photographers, artists, and anyone who is awestruck by aesthetically pleasing scenery. Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso are each tough to reach by car. A single steep winding mountain road is the only access point by car, and no doubt quite treacherous. A safer and more commonly used mode of transportation to and throughout the villages is the train which finds itself a way along the coast through many tunnels.

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Top 5 Canadian Hiking Destinations

Posted on: December 5th, 2011 by paul

In our ten provinces, three territories, and 9,984,670 square kilometers of land, Canada’s population density is a mere 3.41 people per square kilometer (among the lowest in the world). The majority of the population of Canada lives in the southern part of the country leaving a vast wilderness of varying terrain to be explored, much of which is mountainous.

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Exploring Lake Como, Italy

Posted on: November 18th, 2011 by paul

Located in the region of Lombardy, Lake Como is Italy’s 3rd largest Lake. This beautiful Lake is tucked into the northern Italian mountains, is only a few minutes drive to the Switzerland boarder, and a mere 40km from Milan. A popular travel destination since Roman times, this gorgeous Lake is the perfect vacation for sightseers, honeymooners, photographers and families.

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Interesting Places to Visit in New Zealand

Posted on: November 12th, 2011 by paul

New Zealand is an interesting place, filled with national parks and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The area is so lovely that it was the setting for film version of The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien’s epic tale turned movie by Peter Jackson. The famed director, and New Zealand native, is filming The Hobbit there as well. It is possible to see some of the sites where the original films were shot.

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How to Plan for a Summer Camping Vacation

Posted on: October 26th, 2011 by paul

Camping is a wonderful way to spend a weekend or even a week getting back to nature and letting all of the worries of the real world fade away. If you are going camping for the first time, you need to make sure that you plan and pack accordingly. Nothing can sour a first time camping experience more than underestimating everything that you need.

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Hiking Safety for Your Vacation

Posted on: October 7th, 2011 by paul

One of the most popular activities for those who are traveling to the national parks or who are going camping outdoors is hiking. Trekking through the wilderness and taking photographs of the plants and wildlife is something that many people enjoy. However, hiking can be dangerous if you aren’t careful. When you are in an environment that you don’t know very well, you can run into trouble quickly. Make sure that you always employ the following tips when you are hiking so that you can remain safe.

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Haunted Travel Destinations in the United States

Posted on: October 5th, 2011 by paul

The United States has a number of reportedly haunted locations, and nothing sets the Halloween mood like some good old-fashioned ghost stories. If tales of restless spirits thrill you as much as they do many people, you might want to take a haunted vacation this year. You will find a number of hotels and inns that claim to have their own resident ghosts, and it can be a great, albeit spooky, place to stay on your next vacation. The following are some of the most popular and well-known haunted places where you can visit and book a room.

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Extreme Adventure in San Diego

Posted on: September 6th, 2011 by paul

San Diego is all about the surf and sand, but it has more to offer than just the beaches and the ocean. If you are into some out there types of adrenalin inducing entertainment, you will find that the city and the surrounding area have plenty to offer.

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