We pulled out of Fairbanks at 7am sharp - under grey skies with a promise from the clouds of rain to come. It has been raining here the past few weeks and is an unusually rainy June. The clear and warmer weather is forecast to begin in a few days, after we have left. Today it was a trip up the famous Dalton Highway, a series of graded dirt and partial pavement at times road that heads north to Deadhorse and Prudhoe Bay, both located almost within … [Read more...]
Start Building a Bucket List For 2015. Consider these!
It is never to late to build your personal bucket list - creating a list of must do activities and experiences. Our motto as it relates to travel is, "do it while you can", and now is the perfect time to start planning some trips and experiences for 2015. One company, Contiki Tours offers a number of worldwide based activities and experiences for those in the 18-35 range. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Climb a Mountain - choose … [Read more...]
Chena Hot Springs, Crazy Squirrel and Plenty of Sunshine!
Since visiting Chena Hot Springs (pronounced Cheena) several years ago, I've recently had the urge to revisit this neat little part of Alaska - merely a 90 minute drive from Fairbanks. And sunlight nearly all night in these northern latitudes was also appealing. It is almost 11pm as I type this outdoors, swatting nats and the occasional mosquito and there is bright light still! Sunset is around 1am and sunrise around 3am but it never really gets … [Read more...]
Dreaming of a One Week Road trip in Nova Scotia
I have been to Western Canada several times, exploring the inspirational Canadian Rockies of Alberta and British Columbia. Yet on my next visit to our neighbor to the north, I plan to stay east. I’ve got my eye on a visit to Nova Scotia. When I travel, I love to visit a mix of both urban and natural settings. I love the adrenaline rush of cities, with their variety of attractions, museums and restaurants, but I also relish the inspiration the … [Read more...]
9th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Returns
THE 9TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW® RETURNS TO THE LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER FEBRUARY 8-9, 2014 Rick Steves, Travel Channel's Samantha Brown, Todd Carmichael, Don Wildman, Peter Greenberg, Pauline Frommer, Patricia Schultz among exclusive featured speakers (LOS ANGELES, CA) - L.A.'s favorite and the country's largest travel show will return to the Long Beach Convention Center on February 8 and 9. Named as one of Southern … [Read more...]
JEOPARDY! Explore the World Sweepstakes
JEOPARDY! And Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Announce the JEOPARDY! Explore the World Sweepstakes NEW YORK, October 21, 2013 --- JEOPARDY! and Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic have announced the upcoming JEOPARDY! Explore the World Sweepstakes set to begin this month as part of JEOPARDY!s season-long celebration of their 30th anniversary season. The Explore the World Sweepstakes will provide 30 extraordinary voyages for … [Read more...]
Fiji Airways Partners with Outrigger for Fiji Getaway Giveaway
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Fiji Airways, in partnership with Outrigger Hotels and Resorts and Tourism Fiji, is excited to announce an all-expenses paid, seven-night getaway to Fijian paradise at Outrigger on the Lagoon-Fiji. One lucky winner (plus one lucky companion) will jet to paradise with Fiji Airways for a week of ultimate relaxation at zero cost. The Fiji Getaway Giveaway ends on October 22, 2013, and a winner will be selected on October … [Read more...]
Erden Eruç: Global Circumnavigater and Adventurer
Recently we stumbled upon adventurer Erden Eruç through the great social connector, Twitter. His story appeals to all on a number of levels. He first came up with the idea to circumnavigate the globe under human power in 1997. It was an idea but he never pursued it at the time. Then in 2002, tragically he lost his friend and global adventurer Göran Kropp while rock climbing together and Erden was inspired to do something in his honor while … [Read more...]
New Denali National Park Tour Starting June 1
Windows Into Wilderness Tour Includes a Bus Tour and Guided Hike into the Park ANCHORAGE, Alaska - May 1 2013 As vacationers begin to make summer plans, Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Ventures introduces its new Windows Into Wilderness Tour. Beginning June 1 through Aug. 31, the Windows Into Wilderness Tour allows adventurers to travel deeper into Denali National Park in less time. The six-hour tour has been crafted as a suitable alternative for those … [Read more...]
Delta Air Lines to overhaul Terminal 5 at LAX – 229 Million
(Los Angeles, California -- April 4, 2013) Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has partnered with the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to significantly overhaul Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The $229-million construction project has already begun and is scheduled to take place in several phases with full completion in 2015. Highlights of the project include doubling the size of the ticketing lobby and … [Read more...]
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