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Saddlebag Lake Resort, CA – February 2006

February 1, 2006 by DaveLeave a Comment

Saddlebag Lake Resort is located at over 10,000 feet in California's spectacular eastern Sierra Nevada mountains just off of Highway 120 (Tioga Pass). The access road leads off of Highway 120 about half way between the nearby Tioga and Ellery Lakes. The 2 mile drive up is mostly on a rocky dirt road (with two steep sections of pavement) all uphill (suitable for passenger vehicles). The lake was built in 1919 by the Southern Sierra Power … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Art, California, Hiking, Nevada, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sierra Nevada, Taxi, Walking tour

Huaraz, Peru – Lodging

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The height of the tourist season mirrors the climbing season from mid May through the end of September. We have been to Huaraz a number of times, mostly in the climbing season. However during our latest visit we came to Huaraz outside of the climbing season and it was amazing to see how few tourists were in town, and as a result the hostels and hotels were rather empty. Our Recommendations La Cabana Hotel is a small family run … [Read more...]

Huaraz, Peru – More Info

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Banks Several local and national banks are located in Huaraz as well as 24/7 ATM's - these are all located close to the Plaza del Armas and downtown area. We've used a variety of ATM cards during our trips to Huaraz and never had any problems with the ATM's in town. Money Many of the trekking agencies only accept cash. All convenience stores only accept cash. Pharmacies and some restaurants accept major credit cards. As in other parts of … [Read more...]

Oasis at Death Valley – January 2006

January 1, 2006 by DaveLeave a Comment

Oasis at Death Valley (formerly The Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort) is located just above the floor of Death Valley. It is a gated 66-room desert resort located close to the world's lowest golf course. The best time to visit this resort is in the winter months as then you usually escape the soaring heat that Death Valley is best known for. Very central place to call home in the park for a few days. Desert hiking, canyon exploring, horse back … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Canyon, Death Valley, Desert, Flowers, Golf, Hiking, Resort

Death Valley, CA

by Dave · 10 Comments

Death Valley is a very unique and fascinating park. It is a land of stark contrasts and great natural extremes. It is the largest national park in the lower 48 states and as a national park, only dates from 1994. Synonymous with California - a small part of the park is actually in the state of Nevada. Death Valley National Park is 3.4 million acres - as a result visitors need at least 3-4 days to get a "feel" for the park and to visit and … [Read more...]

Death Valley, CA – The Heat

by Dave · 2 Comments

The heat here is simply awesome. Death Valley on average is the hottest place in the world. Its that simple - this valley can "cook". Names such as Stovepipe Wells, Furnace Creek, Devils Golf Course and Hells Gate are a dead giveaway as to the types of temperatures this valley experiences. Historically July is the hottest month of the year although late June can also see extreme temperatures. Seasons are turned around compared to typical … [Read more...]

Death Valley, CA – Accomodation

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CAMPING Death Valley National Park features a variety of campgrounds, some quite large like the 1000+ Sunset campground near Furnace creek (only open in the winter months), to just a few camp spaces. Many campgrounds close for the summer season - approximately mid April through mid October. For the campgrounds that do stay open in the summer months, often the prices will be cheaper. We have often found campgrounds closed in the park due to … [Read more...]

New Zealand, South Island – Queenstown

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Queenstown is the hub of outdoor activities on the South Island - IE the outdoor capital of New Zealand, especially in the summertime. The activities are seemingly endless! These include bungee jumping (A.J. Hackett founded the world's first commercial bungy jumping company in New Zealand) paragliding, hang gliding, zip lining, helicopter tours and jet boating. This area of New Zealand has been compared to the resort area of Lake Tahoe in … [Read more...]

Istanbul, Turkey – Around Istanbul

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A drive to the towns of Polonezkoy, Sile and Agva (all mentioned below) makes a fun day trip, including a stop at the Black Sea. The road to these towns and back to Istanbul is a small narrow windy road that passes through rolling hills - mostly natural landscapes. The author visited all of the locations below. Agva is one of the main weekend getaways for citizens of Istanbul. It is located directly on the Black Sea. As with many of the other … [Read more...]

Hayman Resort, Australia – May 2004

May 1, 2004 by DaveLeave a Comment

Hayman Resort Australia - This private island destination resort is located in the heart of Australia's Great Barrier Reef and is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World; a stay here is a real treat anytime of the year. Indulge yourself with whatever you want whether it is adventure, relaxation, or just taking some time to be covered in the natural beauty. Hayman has 212 beautifully decorated rooms ranging from their superior rooms some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Australia, Great Barrier Reef, Resort

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