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Jet Extreme Zambia – August 2014

August 1, 2014 by Dave4 Comments

An adventurous man from New Zealand was traveling overland through Southern Africa when he came across the Zambezi River. He never left. This man, "Bottles" now runs Jet Extreme along a remote rugged stretch of the Zambezi River just down from the Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park & World Heritage Site. Bottles designed a Cable Car and had a group of International engineers build it and fine tune his designs. The jump off point on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Africa, Lodge, National Park, New Zealand, River Rafting, Victoria Falls, Zambia

Through Death and Sky

April 12, 2014 by Kareem YoussefLeave a Comment

“Welcome to Fiji”, announced the captain of the Atlantic Pacific, Boeing 747-400. It had been a 10 hour and 45 minute flight from Los Angeles to Nadi, the third largest municipality on the Viti Levu Isle. Fiji was the first stop of a Cultural-Volunteer Expedition Lead by Carpe Diem followed by, New Zealand, and Australia. Our purpose was to live, learn, and aid, to fully acclimate ourselves in the spirit of Fiji. As the team left the plane, we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Australia, Beach, Beer, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Fiji, Los Angeles, Motorbike, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Technology, Village, Visa, Volunteer, Walking tour, Waterfall

How to Barter for Paradise

March 30, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

How to Barter for Paradise by Michael Wigge Michael Wigge, the man from Germany who pushes the boundaries when he travels is back at it again! This time he's bartering his way around the world with the hopes of securing a home in Hawaii. Owning a home in Hawaii has long been one of his dreams - ever since he was a child when he hung up a poster in his room with images of the Hawaiian Islands. He gives himself 200 days to complete this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Africa, America, Art, Australia, Brazil, Desert, Europe, Germany, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Meetup, New York City, New Zealand, Paradise, San Francisco, Singapore, South America, Thailand

New Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card Launches with Bonus Miles and a Gift for Sustainability

March 11, 2014 by Catherine SweeneyLeave a Comment

Up to $100,000 Total Donation to the Polynesian Voyaging Society For All New Credit Cards Activated Between Today and May 31, 2014 HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines® with MasterCard®, Barclaycard US and Bank of Hawaii today announced the official launch of the richly rewarding Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard® for consumers and the Hawaiian Airlines Business MasterCard for small businesses. In celebration of the new card, new consumer and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, America, Art, Australia, Beijing, China, Culture, Hawaii, Japan, Journey, Korea, Luxury Travel, Markets, New Zealand, North America, Paradise, Tahiti

Contiki set to Kick off #noregrets Adventure Challenge Around the World

March 3, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Contiki gives away a trip each week throughout exciting 8-week campaign Anaheim, Calif. (February 10, 2014) – Life is meant to be lived to the fullest, an adventure taken on with passion and looked back on with absolutely no regrets. Sampling exotic tastes in Thailand and Spain, diving in the open waters of the Galapagos and speed boating through canyons in New Zealand – the world is home to countless adventures waiting to be explored. As the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Food and Wine, Hiking, Inca trail, Machu Picchu, Markets, New Zealand, Peru, Scuba Diving, Spain, Thailand

Israel: The Royal Tour

February 25, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

Israel: The Royal Tour, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg, Premieres on Public Television Thursday, March 6, 2014 (check local listings) One-hour special offers unprecedented look at Israel through the eyes of its prime minister. (February 25, 2014) – A historic television event is coming to public television stations next month with the premiere of Israel: The Royal Tour. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Bicycle, Culture, Dolphin, Egypt, Helicopter, History, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Journey, Los Angeles, Mediterranean, Mexico, New York City, New Zealand, Nightlife, Peru, Technology, Walking tour

The Olympics of Travel, 2014s Competitve Travel Adventure

January 19, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Travelers are a competitive bunch, from "How many countries have you been to?" and "We've been there, did you do...?", to watching TV's The Amazing Race and saying, "I could do that!" A 2014 travel adventure competition is set to finally allow travelers to test their travel savvy and compete with other great travelers mano-a-mano for "The World's Greatest Traveler™" trophy and a free trip around the world. One former participant calls it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Amazing Race, America, Australia, Canada, Culture, Germany, Indiana, New Zealand, Scavenger Hunt

Peter Greenberg, The Travel Detective

January 16, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

Peter Greenberg is one of America's foremost travel correspondents and travel experts. It is admirable what he has accomplished and done for consumers (as well as his valuable contributions within the travel industry) during the past few decades. With someone who logs 400,000 airline miles a year, he maintains a rigorous schedule that would leave most people gasping for air! He has taken time out of this busy schedule to answer a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, American Airlines, Art, Bahamas, Beijing, Cruising, Culture, Israel, Jamaica, Jet lag, Jordan, London, Mexico, Museum, New York City, New Zealand, Peace Corps, Traffic

gap-year guidebook 2014, editor Jonathan Barns

January 1, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is a must have guide for anyone considering a gap year - the largest group of gappers are in their late teens and early 20's but these days those taking a gap year are from all walks of life - and ages including those taking career breaks as well as those who are retired. This guidebook is resource rich and focuses on everything relating to taking a gap year from the preparation, how to fund it, working and volunteering abroad and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Australia, Food and Wine, Gap Year, New Zealand, Ski Trip, Wine Tasting

Guide to Breckenridge, Colorado – There is Plenty to Do!

December 8, 2013 by Nicole SmithLeave a Comment

Breckenridge, Colorado is known for it’s quaint historic downtown and it’s epic 2,358 acres of skiing. Tucked away in the Rocky Mountains, it’s a small town that offers a lot. My husband’s family owns a small condo in Breckenridge, so we find ourselves up there quite often. It’s the perfect place to get away from the city life of Denver and relax. Over the years of visiting, we’ve discovered the best Breckenridge has to offer during both … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Bicycle, China, Coffee, Colorado, Festival, Fireworks, Fishing, Golf, Mexico, Mountain Climbing, Music, New Zealand, Restaurants, Rocky Mountains, Russia, Ski Trip, Volunteer, Walking tour

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