The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world's first and largest Koala sanctuary (founded 1927). Located only 20 minutes from Brisbane, it is a short drive, or you can easily take one of the buses which stops right in front. There are many other animals here but the focus is on the Koalas. You can even have your picture taken with one of the cuddly animals. Note some of the celebrity photos on display with the animals. Another highlight is the … [Read more...]
Ananda Spa, Northern India – August 2007
The Ananda Spa located in the Himalayan Foothills of northern India is a world-class Destination Spa - often said to be one of the best spa's in the world. Looking for some high-class pampering at expensive prices? This is the spa for you. Ananda is located about 260 KM's north of bustling New Delhi in the less smoggy foothills of the Himalayas - and once you arrive it is worlds apart from that chaotic city. It sits on site of a former … [Read more...]
Marshall Gold Discovery, Ca – July 2007
Marshall Gold Discovery - The site of where James Marshall "first discovered" gold in California in 1848 is one of the most historically significant sites in the USA. His discovery set off huge westward migrations of people in search of the golden yellow metal. Visit the site of the Sawmill where he first discovered gold on the American river in present day Coloma. A replica of his sawmill exists in the parking lot across from the main museum … [Read more...]
Lake Sabrina, CA – June 2007
Lake Sabrina CA - Rarely do you find a place of such beauty. Located at 9,100 feet its an alpine lake surrounded by aspen covered slopes - a granite island sits in the lake framed by the other end of the lake and the high Sierra peaks. You can hike around this lake and if you have some time and want to do some high country backpacking and camping you can hike up to a plethora of other less populated lakes all the way up to 12,000 feet. It is … [Read more...]
Isleton Crawdad Cajun & Blues Festival California – May 2007
Isleton Crawdad Cajun & Blues Festival California - The Crawdad Festival, an annual event held since 1986, is a real party! This is the largest single event consumption of crawdads outside of the godfather state of Crawfish, which of course is Louisiana. Literally tens of thousands of people converge on this very small town which has a population of under 1000 people (California's Delta Region - east of the San Francisco Bay Area). Over 24,000 … [Read more...]
Pike’s Market, Seattle – April 2007
Pike's Market Seattle - The famous Pike's Market is well worth a visit when you are in Seattle. Its centrally located just up from the waterfront. Pikes Market is home to the famous Pike's Fish Throw, the world's very first Starbucks Coffee Shop, and excellent produce. It is one of America's premiere farmer's markets. Spend an afternoon wandering among the produce stalls or outside along the fine selection of street shops. For more information … [Read more...]
Waitomo Glow-Worms, New Zealand – March 2007
The famous Waitomo Glow Worm caves and grotto are located about 2 hours driving south of Auckland on New Zealand's North Island. New Zealand has many other glow worm caves and but none quite as spectacular as this one. Enjoy a slow moving boat ride through the tunnels ending in the huge Glow Worm Grotto - with thousands of glow worms glowing brightly. Also consider a unique once in a lifetime rafting trip down one of the other nearby caves … [Read more...]
Space Needle, Seattle – February 2007
Space Needle Seattle - The towering Space Needle is a must visit during any trip to Seattle. It towers 520 feet above Seattle and you can be on the observation deck via the high speed elevator in just 10 seconds! On a clear day you will have incredible views of Mt. Adams to the North, Mt. Rainier to the South East, downtown Seattle and the lovely shining blue Puget sound. Choose from one of several powerful telescopes and or live interactive … [Read more...]
Prager Port Works, Napa Valley CA – January 2007
Prager Port Works Napa Valley - Prager Port Works is a unique winery in Napa Valley as their specialty is port-style and other late harvest "sweet wines". Warm up this winter with a visit to their winery in Napa Valley, California! If you are looking for exceptional fortified wines, this is the place for you. Wine tasting includes 5 samples of their best ports. Tasting is in an intimate room in which you are surrounded by literally hundreds … [Read more...]
REI Flagship Store, Seattle – December 2006
REI Flagship Store Seattle - An attraction in and of itself, this store outranks all other REI stores in terms of size, on site attractions, and an unbelievable supply of outdoor equipment. This is REI's flagship store and it really shows. The building is beautiful - there is a 65 foot climbing wall, mountain bike test trail, and other gear testing stations. Also visit the "garage" downstairs which contains returned items at discounted … [Read more...]
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