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The Alabama Hills
By John Treadwell DunbarNo, the Alabama Hills are not in Alabama but are sprawled at the foot of the eastern Sierra Nevadas in California; large rounded boulders clustered like a spilled sack of potatoes at the foot of jagged Mt. Whitney (14,505’) and Lone Pine Peak. A perfect complement of mountain and desert landscapes, this hidden geologic wonderland begs for purple prose because the scenery will drop you to your knees and take your breath away.
Wupatki National Monument
By John Treadwell DunbarIn the long run maybe it’s good fortune that the Wupatki National Monument northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona resides in relative obscurity, never given a second thought by the millions who race north on 89 to crowd shoulder-to-shoulder and stare into the Grand Canyon.
Orlando Launches More than 70 Deals “Made for Canadians”
By OnlineORLANDO, Fla. – With Canada poised to become Orlando’s top international market by the end of the year, the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (Orlando CVB) unveiled a Canadian specific savings program for the first time in the company’s history. The new “Made for Canadians” offers, available at VisitOrlando.com/Canada, provide Canadian travelers more than 70 options to create a fun-filled winter vacation that won’t break the bank.
Ghost Town Sleeps in the Shadow of Zion National Park
By John Treadwell Dunbar
Most visitors lured to Zion National Park in southwestern Utah by the sheer towering walls of red sandstone, narrow slot canyons and shady cottonwoods that line the Virgin River have never heard of Grafton. They are unaware that a few miles before the park’s southern entrance, on the south side of the river tucked behind the trim and proper rural enclave of Rockville lie the remnants of an historical gem that has earned its place on the National Register of Historic Sites, and for good reason. Not only is it one of the most photogenic relics of pioneer heritage, but its history and the sweat and tear-soaked tale of struggle that Grafton’s hearty settlers endured is the stuff of Hollywood movies.
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Prague, Fairytale City
By Barry Napier
My wife and I didn’t know what we expected, but our visit to Prague was better!
Our taxi was pre-booked, and we found our driver without a problem – maybe the large sign she held up with our name on it helped. The driver was a young mother, who was trying to keep herself and small daughter afloat, in a city with high unemployment.
Croatia: Tourism with a Limp?
By Barry Napier
Croatia’s tourism industry is growing fast, and its daring Ten Year tourism plan, implemented by the Istria region (north-western Croatia), is starting to bear fruit. Accolades are already under the tourism ministry’s belt. But, Croatia has been continually shooting itself in the foot since early last year, giving tourism prospects a distinct limp!
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Kenya: Is It Safe to Travel There?
By Dr. Gifford Jones
“Why are you and a group of journalists going to Kenya when there’s so much violence?” a friend said to me.
I stole my reply from Sir Edmund Hilary when asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest. Hilary replied, “Because it’s there.” But I also questioned whether T.V. pictures were telling the complete story of what was happening in Kenya, and was it a safe destination.
It’s a long flight to Nairobi and my brain was fuzzy on arrival. But not so dull that I couldn’t see these newspaper headlines at the airport, “Fires raging in Kenya” or “What a sad day for Kenya.” I started to worry my friend might be right.
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Golf experience in Cap Cana
By Online
Nowhere else in the world will the golf experience be like this. With a tropical setting and Nicklaus details. Three courses, fifty-four holes, each offering their own challenges and rewards.
Nicklaus Design is the global firm founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus and owened by the Nicklaus family.
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Fairmont’s Seniors Celebration
By OnlineWhistler, BC, 2009 – The Fairmont Chateau Whistler invites you to the 2nd Annual Whistler Seniors Celebration, November 16-19, 2009, for a fun-filled stay, perfectly tailored to your active lifestyle. You’ll be treated to a royal welcome, reception, hearty breakfasts and decadent feasts with the “Whistler Seniors Celebration” package.
Serenity – A Cottage with a View
By Christopher T. Nielsen
It was my first visit to Nova Scotia and it was an adventure. The trip started with a stay overnight in Peggy’s Cove and ended in Halifax. In between were assignments of taking pictures of where old friends grew up. One of those places was Digby, N.S which is famous for its scallops.
One of the best places we stayed at was Graham’s Bayside Cottages. (Aka Graham’s Pioneer Retreat). They are located in “Digby Neck” 25kms west of Digby.
When you look up the word ‘serenity” in the dictionary, it means calmness. It also means “the state or quality of being serene”. Serenity is the perfect name of the cottage we rented. It was one of three cottages available to rent at this romantic, peaceful secluded resort.
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64% of Canadians plan to vacation within 12 months
By OnlineWhile tough economic times are causing Canadians to search for bigger travel bargains, a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted for Tripharbour.ca shows that most (64%) are still planning a vacation within the next year. And according to statistics from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a growing number of these Canadians are choosing vacations at sea.
Air Travel
WestJet launches new service to Miami
By OnlineCALGARY, Oct. 21 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced the launch of new, seasonal non-stop service between Toronto and Miami, Florida. The inaugural flight departed Toronto’s Pearson International Airport at 11 a.m. ET today.
WestJet Vacations Inc. enhances booking experience by implementing Softvoyage software
By OnlineCALGARY, /CNW/ - WestJet Vacations (WVI) has finished implementing Softvoyage’s dynamic packaging software, The Travel System (TTS) and SIREV, its travel agency distribution system. TTS provides WVI with the ability to create, market and sell a wide variety of packages from a single platform. This allows additional guests and agencies to experience WVI’s unique focus on guest experience.
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64% of Canadians plan to vacation within 12 months
By OnlineWhile tough economic times are causing Canadians to search for bigger travel bargains, a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted for Tripharbour.ca shows that most (64%) are still planning a vacation within the next year. And according to statistics from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a growing number of these Canadians are choosing vacations at sea.
Travel Tips
Drop the excess baggage
By OnlineWhether heading to visit family for the holidays or to a resort for a weekend getaway, it’s good to keep your luggage light. It’s easy for a bag of cold-weather apparel to weigh you down, so the ideal winter travel wardrobe should include stylish but durable clothing that repels stains, packs well and that you can mix and match easily.
Deduct Your Travel Expenses
By Inst. of Chartered AccountantsWhen it comes to deducting travel expenses, make sure you understand all of the rules before you even begin the process.
