Tesoro’s Hawaii Refinery Monitoring Tsunami Alerts – ABC News
27 Feb 2010 at 8:27pm
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Tesoro Corp , a petroleum refiner and operator of the 94,000 bpd refinery in Kapolei, Hawaii, said on Saturday it is monitoring the tsunami alerts prompted by the massive earthquake in Chile and will take the steps “deemed …
Tsunami from [...]
February 28 2010 | 1. North America and Hawaii | No Comments »
I just came across a top 10 End-of-summer getaway destinations (by TripAdvisor), and I have to admit that at least half of them are on my top 10 list also.
Top 10 End-of-Summer Vacation Getaways
Ranking
Trip Advisor
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
Yes, this has to be one of my all time favorite locations. [...]
August 27 2009 | Air Travel and Bermuda and California and Colorado and Hawaii and Massachusetts and New Mexico and New York and Summer Vacation and Wine Tours | No Comments »
Fishing in USA
Fishing in some cities is a major deal, a vibrant and vital part of the local culture. Good water, big fish, and lots of them all factor into making this happen, but there’s much more to it than that. Fishing as a sport and recreational activity is really popular in the United [...]
June 02 2009 | 1. North America | No Comments »
Excellent Fishing Rods for that Perfect Fishing Experience
The very first piece of fishing gear you need to acquire is a fishing rod. Although you may have used a simple fishing pole when you were younger, serious fishermen consider a good quality rod and reel essential equipment.Today’s fishing pole have integrated modern features that are not [...]
March 19 2009 | Alaska | No Comments »
BASS FISHING FACTS AND MORE
Bass fishing is the activity of angling for the North American gamefish known colloquially as the black bass. There are numerous black bass species considered as gamefish in North America, including largemouth bass.Bass fishing has a fascinating history. It began in the late 18th century and continues to progress until nowadays. [...]
March 13 2009 | Alaska | No Comments »
Tips for Archery Fishing
Archery fishing or archery hunting is one of the last sports that is not regulated by the government. You don’t have to register to buy a bow or get “IDed” to buy a dozen arrows. The arrow heads for reloads are not even scrutinized. That is the way it should be. Archery [...]
March 12 2009 | Alaska | No Comments »
Tips in fishing for salmons in Alaska
If you want to fish for giant King salmon (Chinook), Alaska is the place to go. The King salmon is the largest of salmon, on average weighing in between 20 and 40 pounds and is the state fish. Alaska is called among the most bighearted areas with salmon, and [...]
March 06 2009 | Alaska | No Comments »
Alaska Fishing Lodge: The Nature’s Abode
Recreation and nature tourism are increasingly important activities with many implications both economic and environmental. As society changes so the demands and trends for recreation and nature tourism change and develop. Recreation is a crucial aspect in the life of human beings. Anglers represent the major group of leisure time [...]
March 05 2009 | Alaska | No Comments »
Art Basel Miami starts now.
It’s a great reason to find a list minute flight and hop on a plane down south for a mini Florida vacation with fun, fantastic parties and art.
Delano Hotel Pool, South Beach, Miami, Florida, USA
Robin Hill
Intrigued? Read the full scoop here:
http://eartfair.com/blog/art-basel-miami-2008-good-reason-to-go-to-the-beach/
For other ideas on what to do when there, check [...]
December 03 2008 | 1. North America and Beach Holiday and Florida and Resort, Retreat, Spa | No Comments »
Yes Hawaii tends to have great weather, but did you know that it actually snows here too? There is a great diversity of weather in Hawaii. In fact, the wettest spot on earth is only a few miles away from a desert that receives less than 10 inches of rain a year! Do you know what to expect? Do you know what to pack? Read on and find out.
October 10 2008 | 1. North America and Hawaii and Travel Tips | No Comments »
Fall is here, and for those of you who didn’t get your fill of vacationing in the summer, here’s your opportunity to get away to enjoy all that autumn has to offer.
September 01 2008 | 1. North America and Active Vacation and Fall Vacation and Sightseeing | No Comments »
When planning Napa Valley travel, you should understand the key areas that make up the majority of Napa Valley. Calistoga, St. Helena, Oakville/Rutherford, Yountville, and Napa are towns that offer winery tours, pleasant accommodations, and other activities that tourists can add to their Napa Valley travel itinerary. As Napa Valley is well known for its wine, adults will find plenty to do, but children may not be quite as thrilled.
August 29 2008 | 1. North America and California and Hotsprings and Restaurants, Food & Wine and Travel Tips | No Comments »
Say Good bye to spring and say hello to summer events. It’s the season to attend summer concerts, summer festivals, and other summer events! Enjoy outdoor events in your area.
July 03 2008 | 1. North America and California and Festivals and Travel Tips | No Comments »
By Leonard Clark Jr.
Top 5 Fly Fishing Vacation Destinations highlights the best fly fishing spots located around the world.
For all the vacationers planning to explore the fly fishing sport and enjoy the action in the water, this information would be indeed helpful. The top 5 fly fishing vacation destinations are the ones, which stand [...]
June 22 2008 | 1. North America and 2. Europe and Active Vacation and Australia, New Zealand and Canada and Water Sports | No Comments »
Wet your appetite for a wine country vacation. The new Book ‘San Luis Obispo County Wineries‘ featuring California’s Best Wineries is a great resource. Author and Photographer Janet Penn Franks Captured the Charm and Splendor of Central Coast Wine Country in this already Best-selling Book.
Hundreds of gorgeous, inspiring photos grace this first-of-the-series book, “San [...]
June 07 2008 | California and Restaurants, Food & Wine and Wine Tours | No Comments »
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
June 04 2008 | 1. North America and Alaska and Road Trip and Water Sports | No Comments »
By Bruce Burnett
“For art to exist,” wrote Nietzsche, “for any sort of aesthetic activity or perception to exist, a certain physiological precondition is indispensable: intoxication.”
But not necessarily intoxication of the alcoholic kind, which may or may not have stirred the muse of such great writers as Dylan Thomas, Ring Lardner and Malcolm Lowry.
The English novelist, [...]
May 26 2008 | 1. North America and Entertainment and New Mexico and Sightseeing | No Comments »
A Canadian Rockies golf vacation could very well be the most memorable holiday you’ll ever take! The Canadian Rockies truly are one of the top natural wonders of the world, internationally renowned for the stunning scenery, the sparklingly clean air, and the quiet of unspoiled wilderness. This is as close as it gets to paradise on earth.
May 25 2008 | Active Vacation and Canada and Golf Vacation | No Comments »
Some great trips for getting last minute tickets for popular and sold out New York City Broadway shows.
May 21 2008 | 1. North America and Entertainment and New York | No Comments »
Oh, just when you thought that New England was all about pretty ‘English’ early American architecture, or just the place where the claim chowder came from, think again. New England was ‘discovered’ and populated well and truly before the English came around.
Review this video, for example. It features an unusual sight that is of [...]
May 02 2008 | Active Vacation and Hiking and New England and Sightseeing | No Comments »
