Situated about 120 km north of Vancouver on the Highway 99 is Whistler, acknowledged as the ‘Natural Year-Round Playground.’ With its soothing mountain air, pristine clear lakes, and luxuriant emerald forests, Whistler is a mecca for a host of recreational activities during both winter and summer. During the winter, Whistler becomes a sought after destination […]
Rocky Mountaineer is pleased to announce its 20th Anniversary Offer that gives travellers a credit of up to $500 CDN per couple towards additional vacation experiences when booking a Rocky Mountaineer vacation rail tour of seven nights or more. Available from now until May 28, 2010, guests can add to their vacation with extra hotel […]
Cities vary in their level of accommodation for alternative transportation, but Vancouver, British Columbia, has invested heavily in bike infrastructure. Well marked and plentiful bike lanes make biking easy, especially for the city’s many people using an electric bike kit” to help them conquer Vancouver’s hills. These riders can be seen zipping around the city, […]
What type of adventures appeal to you? The kind where you push your body or your mind? Adventure travel is not the same thing to everyone. While some people enjoy white water rafting and kayaking, others might prefer sky diving or hand gliding. This is why it is often recommended that you utilize the services […]
Starting in mid-May 2010, BC Ferries will be offering a lot more than just gorgeous scenery as guests travelling on the Spirit of British Columbia and the Spirit of Vancouver Island vessels will have the chance to experience heavenly pampering on the high seas. BC Ferries has partnered with C Spa to offer visitors and […]
A safari, a sundowner – and wireless internet? Indeed. Today’s breed of safari lodges is focusing as much on the amenities as the adventure – think Thai massage rooms and high-tech touches like flat-screen TVs. In Africa alone, a slew of new properties have popped up, while others have unveiled sparkling renovations. Here’s a sampling […]
The Government of Cuba has announced that travelers will have to present proof of health insurance in order to enter the country as of May 1, 2010. Upon arrival, travelers may be required to present an insurance policy, insurance certificate, or medical assistance card valid for the period of their stay in Cuba. Those who […]
Only have a few days to explore the most spectacular scenery in the world? Lloyds Travel offers short packages with Rocky Mountaineer that are perfect short retreats in the Canadian Rockies. The Rockies are vast and expansive, spanning from the northern border of Canada into the United States. The rich, vast, unspoiled nature of the […]
If you seek adventure try a vacation to Southern Arizona. This dry, desolate area has been inhabited by humans for a long time, however, the climate has made it difficult if not impossible for the area to become over populated. Southern Arizona hiking trails are really off the beaten path. Traveling by dirt road to […]
Royal Caribbean International recently announced the cruise line’s 2011-12 Southern Caribbean deployment and Mariner of the Seas’ South America circumnavigation cruises. Serenade of the Seas will sail its eighth consecutive season in the Southern Caribbean from San Juan, Puerto Rico, where Adventure of the Seas also will return for winter 2011-12. Vacationers also can choose […]