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Western Australia Debuts Humpback Whale Swims at UNESCO Rated Ningaloo Reef

April 8, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

For the first time, visitors to Australia’s largest state can embark on excursions to swim with migrating humpback whales between July–October, following the annual whale shark swimming season between March–July (LOS ANGELES, CA)—Travelers coming to Western Australia’s Coral Coast region will now be able to swim with two types of whales – humpback whales, whose migration traditionally occurring between July to October, and whale sharks, whose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Australia, Beach, Garden, History, Los Angeles, Music, National Park, Restaurants, Seafood, Vineyards, Whales, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Basecamp Ortelius, Ushuaia to Antarctica Cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions

April 4, 2016 by Dave5 Comments

Oceanwide Expeditions is a pioneer in cruise-based exploration of both Antarctica and the Arctic regions. Based in the Netherlands and with an office in Houston - their focus is on small ship Antarctica & Arctic cruise adventures to parts of the world that see relatively few visitors. Many of the staff on board have been with the company for years. In an environment where there is an extremely thin line for survival, safety is paramount; in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antarctica · Tagged: Airport, Antarctica, Argentina, Castle, Cruising, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Glacier, Hiking, History, Houston, Ice Climbing, Internet, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Music, National Park, Photography, Restaurants

3 Epic Days Hiking in the Mountains of Nikko

February 26, 2016 by Jacob Laukaitis2 Comments

I’m Jacob Laukaitis, a 21-year-old digital nomad who’s already been to more than 35 countries in the past nearly three years. I enjoy creating travel videos and sharing them with the world. Here’s my newest one from my hike in Nikko, Japan. Nikko is located a few hundred kilometers north of Tokyo next to a National Park of the same name. Nikko National Park is geographically located in a range of mountains, some of which reach higher than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Asia, Culture, Hiking, History, Japan, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Trekking

Great American Road Trips: The Olympic Peninsula Loop

February 23, 2016 by Andrew Segal1 Comment

Introduction Quite simply, Highway 101 that circles the Olympic Peninsula has it all. The approximately 330-mile-long loop offers a bucket-list of natural wonders that have to be seen to be believed. Pristine lakes, waterfalls, striking shorelines, expansive mountain top vistas and even rainforests are all accessible along this stretch of road. Starting Point No matter what interests you most, almost any point along the loop is a good … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Beach, Bicycle, Bridges, Canals, Disneyland, Food and Wine, Hiking, Journey, Museum, National Park, Rainforest, Road Trip, Sand, Seattle, Travel Insurance, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with World Renowned Talent – April 29-May 8

January 24, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Shaggy, George Benson, Air Supply, Kassav, Kool and the Gang are among the first names to be announced! SAINT LUCIA (January 23, 2016) – The annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, now in its 25th year, raises the curtain on April 29, 2016 with a line-up that blends island culture, famed musical talent and eclectic music genres. Internationally renowned performers gracing the stage this year include singer/songwriter Shaggy, 10-time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Caribbean, Cruising, Culture, Fashion, Festival, Fishing, Honeymoon, London, Music, National Park, Rainforest, Village, Wedding

Australia, My Whirlwind Tour, West to East

December 22, 2015 by Megan Smith1 Comment

Australia is such a large country, making the decision to visit a very important and exciting one. It is key that you narrow down the exact places/cities that you want to visit in order to plan your best course of travel. When I travelled Australia back in 2012, I stuck primarily to several stops - hopping off in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide over an 8 week period. Here are my top things to do in each city. Perth: As the capital of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Art, Australia, Beach, Bridges, Food and Wine, London, Markets, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Queensland, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sydney, Vineyards

10 Sights Not To Miss On Your San Francisco City Tour

December 21, 2015 by Amber Clark1 Comment

We want you to have unlimited fun on your visit to San Francisco. So before you prepare your bucket list of the things you will be doing, once you are here, do have a knowledge of places that are a must to visit in San Francisco. This will ensure that you don’t miss anything worthwhile in your San Francisco City Tour. Golden Gate Bridge Today one of the seven wonders of the world, it was once considered as impossible to be built. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Asia, Bridges, California, History, Museum, National Park, North America, Photography, Restaurants, San Francisco, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Wedding, Wildlife

I Snorkelled Between Tectonic Plates in Iceland

December 9, 2015 by Richard CollettLeave a Comment

Iceland Snorkelling

Iceland is hardly the first destination which comes to mind when you think of snorkelling, but in Thingvellir National Park tectonic Activity has formed a rift, which is filled with pure glacial water. And what better place to snorkel than between tectonic plates? It was a cold. So very cold. Frost clung to the ground and the wind was biting into every inch of my frozen body. During the short journey from Reykjavik to Thingvellir National … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Drinking, Glacier, History, Iceland, Journey, National Park, Scuba Diving, Snorkel

Rocky Mountain Blues

November 7, 2015 by Lynn BoutetteLeave a Comment

“Southern Alberta is a "black hole" when it comes to accessible tourism, it’s what I’d like to see change,” says Garry Brown, owner of the newly formed Rocky Mountain Wheelchair Tours, a division of 4seasons Transportation. “Accessibility laws are provincial. (So) there (is no enforcement) in our national parks. It’s all voluntary.” Alberta Parks is aiming for inclusion, but currently their website lists only disabled access campsites. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canada, Canyon, Drinking, Glacier, History, Ireland, Lodge, Montana, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Geographic, National Park, North America, North Carolina, Restaurants, Rocky Mountains, Seafood

Off Beat Destinations for an Adventurous Holiday

November 1, 2015 by Rob FLeave a Comment

The lists of the best travel destinations are always biased towards a few places like France, England and Switzerland, and in some cases India and Turkey. While these places are of course spectacularly awesome, there are some other places in the world that are less heard of but offer quite a captivating experience for adventure lovers. Sometimes we want our travel experience to be more unique and special. Sometimes we do not want the hassle of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Asia, China, Culture, England, Food and Wine, France, History, Ice Cream, India, Iran, Markets, Mediterranean, Mosque, National Park, Oman, Seafood, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Wildlife

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