Government Resources Alaska is beautiful, but you have to be safe traveling there. Do check road and weather information here before taking off on your leisure trip. Overall Road Reports & Information 511 Online Travel Information Road Weather & Highway Cameras Alaska Marine Highway Reports - incl. Ferry Reservation … [Read more...]
Scuba Diving in Indonesia
By Lilah Tusko Indonesia is one of the top scuba diving destinations in the world because of it has 20 percent of the world's coral reefs concentrated in the waters. Indonesia is made up of more than 13,000 tropical islands (many of them deserted) and boasts of the longest coastline of any country anywhere in the world. Nestled between the Indian Ocean on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west, Indonesia is an equatorial paradise of unending beauty and mystery. While scuba … [Read more...]
Scuba Diving – Scuba Diving the Wrecks in Florida Keys
By Lilah Tusko If it weren't for the coral reef located in the Florida Keys, the United States would have nothing to offer as far as scuba diving and coral reefs are concerned. In addition to the living coral reef that has been a main scuba diving attraction of the Florida Keys for more than 35 years, numerous dive able wrecks are scattered throughout the waters providing exotic and breathtaking artificial reef habitats. Here is a brief overview of some of the wrecks you can visit … [Read more...]
Travel Majorca On Your Holidays In Spain – Discover The Unknown Parts Of The Balearic Island
By Markus Mross Mallorca (derived from Latin "insula maior" (larger island)), the largest of the Balearic islands, has become a popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world in recent years. The name of the island has become a synonym for cheap mass tourism since the 1960s. But besides the well-known tourist centres around Palma de Mallorca and at the southern and eastern coast Mallorca also offers many diverse landscapes, excellent sites and perfect … [Read more...]
Water Sports Holidays In Thailand
James Burrows You get treasures of ethnic, scenic, gastronomic, and oceanic pleasures in Siam. Thailand certainly is the fascinating and exotic land of lovely people known for their fantastic culture, cuisine, and overall lifestyle. The land, of course, is well known for its beautiful beaches and pelagic pleasures. It is a wonderful destination for water sports in Southeast Asia. Thailand definitely is the best pick, if you are looking to have fun & adventure packed water sports holidays. … [Read more...]
S.E. of France: Top 10 Places to Visit
By Vera Lang Looking for places to visit in the South East of France? Well, I would not skip the Cote d'Azur as it's a special place. If you're traveling by train from Italy back to the UK, you'll most likely pass right through it. Top 10 Destinations in SE France (places in order of driving from Italy; not ranked as best to worse) 1. Monaco: casino & nearby garden with meat eating plants 2. Nice: various impressionist art museums. 3. Nice old town. It's beautiful and filled … [Read more...]
Visiting Puerto Vallarta – part 2
Continuation of yesterday's article: After nourishing your creative side, get your adrenaline pumping by taking advantage of one of the many sport-tastic opportunities. The northern shore of Puerto Vallarta is perfect for a number of heart-pounding activities like surfboarding and windsurfing and there are several popular scuba diving and snorkeling spots, including Los Arcos and Isla Marietas. Kayaks can be rented at most area beaches, and the experience of floating above the fray for a … [Read more...]
Visiting Puerto Vallarta
By Caitlin Moore Mexico evokes certain images when mentioned as a vacation destination, but when the topic of conversation is Puerto Vallarta, it becomes necessary to expand a little bit. This isn’t a run of the mill getaway spot where cerveza and sunbathing are the main draws; Puerto Vallarta is rich with culture, art, and adventure along with the typical relaxation aides mentioned above, meaning a trip here will contain all you could ask for in a tropical beach getaway. Puerto Vallarta … [Read more...]
Active Vacation in Italy*
In her article 'Active Holiday' Italian Alessia Braia shares how Riccione, Rimini and other sites on the Adriatic Riviera in Italy are just perfect for a sporty vacation: Dynamism and physical activity are the fundamental requirements of a true sporting holiday. Sport lovers are often demanding of an active holiday with plenty of physical activity and well-being for the body and the mind. Doing physical activity also on holiday is the special mission of the Hotels for sport enthusiasts. … [Read more...]