My son is still too young (under a year) to go to Disney World in Orlando but I’m sure it will be on the list of places to go once he is old enough. I have only been once and that was in high school on a spring break trip to the Orlando - Daytona area. Walt Disney has always seemed to shine very bright through generations past and onward into the future.
It has always been my dream to live in a place where there are mountains and water co-exisitng side by side. The place that comes to mind is Lake Tahoe in California. You can snow-ski in the winter time and water-ski in the summertime and enjoy activities all year-round.
Canada boasts of a place that is similar in dynamic terrain; Collingwood, Ontario. This area just happens to be Ontario’s #1 destination for year-round fun and adventure. Collingwood is home to the Blue Mountain Ski Resort which has over 30 trails ranging from green (easy) to double black (expert). Blue Mountain Resort is a Intrawest Resort which is the same developers as Whistler and Blackhomb. I have heard only good things about Whistler/Blackhomb so I can imagine what Blue Mountain must be like.
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Illustration: Columbus landing in the New World, before proceeding to pillage. He is NOT one of our explorers.
History is filled with tyrants and bloodshed, all in the name of discovering new lands. Here are the few that kept it honourable.
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Feature and above photo by M. V. Jantzen.
The American Empire still stretches around the globe. Learn how modern day colonists can best experience each destination’s unique bounty.
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Whenever I book a trip, I always opt for the travel insurance. I can never predict what may happen and, without adequate protection, all of the money I have paid for airline tickets, rentals, excursions, lodging and the like can just be washed down the drain and there’s nothing I can do about it.
For a long vacation or a trip overseas, this can amount to a significant amount of money that you cannot afford to lose. Perhaps you’ve been saving for a year or more to pay for the trip. Even worse is when you put it on credit cards and have to pay it off (plus interest) anyway, without ever enjoying it.
Tags: Don, Without, Travel, Insurance.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} What can a post office tell you about the culture of a foreign land? Here’s 5 unique things you can learn.
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The Tashkent post office / Photo Daniel Noll
As travelers, we have all visited post offices abroad.
We rarely relish these visits and often avoid them until the last possible moment. However, the post office provides an unusual opportunity for cultural observation and comparison.
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Many of us think of Palm Springs as a destination for the rich and famous, but toss that mind set out or you’ll miss the exhilarating outdoor adventures you can have around this desert oasis. You don’t have to be a die hard to enjoy them, either. Here are just a few ideas to get the family outside during a Palm Springs vacation.
Big Wheel Bike Tour’s Earthquake Canyon Express is an unforgettable ride and it’s almost all downhill. Just about anyone who can ride a bicycle can enjoy this trip. Kids can be accommodated in tag-a-longs behind an adult bike. Descend 1200 feet in 20 miles through the heart of the San Andreas Fault on a quiet paved road that winds through narrow canyons down into the Mohave Desert. The rewards at the end are stunning views of Mt. San Jacinto and the Salton Sea and a unique and tasty date shake at the Oasis Date Gardens. It’s a great way to spend a day in the desert, see the sights and get some exercise, too.
Tags: Palm, Springs, Outdoor, AdventuresWhen one mentions “Memphis” there is only one place in the world which bears that name. Many know it as the home of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Martin Luther King and fine barbecue. To say the least, Memphis is home of the Delta Blues and Beale Street where the muddy waters began to flow for the first time at the turn of the 20th Century.
A must visit when in Memphis is the legendary Beale Street Historic District located in downtown Memphis. Whether you want to listen to street performers play the blues or check out the museums that cater to the birthplace of rock-n-roll it’s all here in the Beale Street Historic District.
Tags: Muddy, Waters, Tasty, Barbecue, and, Southern, Charm, spell, MemphisThe village of Saugatuck, on Lake Michigan in southwestern Michigan has long been a getaway destination for those in the Chicago and Grand Rapids areas. It offers something for just about every interest.
Whether you’re attracted by the laid back atmosphere, intrigued by the numerous art galleries, itching for a taste of live music and theater, drawn by the interesting shops or want to graze your way through the eclectic mix of dining opportunities, Saugatuck will fulfill your vacation fantasies. However, the essence of the area is water and no trip to Saugatuck is complete without at least one water adventure.
Tags: Get, Out, the, Water, SaugatuckOuter Banks fishing is legendary. The barrier islands stick so far out into the Atlantic that the Gulf Stream is very close to the shore. The sea and the sound mix here, allowing anglers to land both saltwater and freshwater species. You have to be a very unlucky fisher person to go home empty handed on the Outer Banks.
While headboats or private charters can leave you with an experience you’ll long remember, pier fishing is the way to go if you have children or newbies in your group. No sea sickness, no slippery decks, restrooms instead of heads and you can leave when they’ve had enough.
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