Union Creek Resort Oregon - Located only 23 miles from Crater Lake, America's deepest lake, this resort offers solitude and serenity for those wanting a place to "escape". Choose from rooms in the Lodge or the Cabins. A store, cafe and ice cream shop are all on the premises. This is the gateway to hiking, fishing, swimming and a multitude of other outdoor activities. The hotel itself is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and used … [Read more...]
Vientiane, Laos – Lodging
There are many guesthouses and inexpensive hotels to stay at in Vientiane. Vientiane is small enough in that it is fairly easy to walk around looking for lodging (if you do not have pre-arranged accommodations). Tuk-tuk drivers are found all over town - and for a few thousand kip will take you across town. Be sure to bargain with these drivers - in my experience they always initially offer a very high price. Hayasoke Guest House is a … [Read more...]
Fantasy Island Resort, Roatan – December 2002
Fantasy Island Resort Roatan - Looking for some fabulous warmth in the midst of winter? Yearning for incredible diving and snorkeling opportunities? Visit the Fantasy Island Beach Resort run by Privilege Hotels, located on a private, 21-acre island off the south shore of Roatan island in Honduras. Enjoy their warm beaches, water sport center, and the amazing fishing. With over 100 rooms this island has 2 restaurants, 3 bars, a private marina, … [Read more...]
Girdwood, Alaska – November 2002
Girdwood Alaska is a year round resort community located only 40 miles south of Anchorage. Girdwood has evolved from a gold mining town to a resort community offering fishing, hiking, rafting, skiing, and other outdoor adventures. Girdwood is located at the base of the spectacular Mt. Alyeska. A fairly easy drive from Anchorage. For more information about Girdwood, outdoor activities, and spectacular photos please visit the official travel … [Read more...]
Bangkok, Thailand – Weather
Bangkok, Thailand. The temperature in the city remains hot year round although there is certainly seasonal fluctuations in temperature. Most of the year sees high temperatures during the day usually in the low to mid 30 degree Celsius range (90's Fahrenheit) - often accompanied by humidity. Either humidity or heat by itself can be somewhat bearable but when you combine both together it becomes stifling, steamy and sweaty. It should be noted … [Read more...]
Xcalak, Mexico – Tierra Maya Lodge
Mentioned as one of the top ten places to stay in Mexico by the Lonely Planet Travel Guide. Hotel Tierra Maya opened in December of 1998; the name of the property was later renamed to Tierra Maya Lodge (contact information here). This is a beautiful self-contained fishing resort not yet discovered by the droves of people that frequent more popular regions of northern Yucatan. As their brochure states, "a vacation here is a union of luxury and … [Read more...]
Travel Forums – September 2000
Travel Forums - Are you looking for an online forum in which you can write your travel opinions? Do you want to be able to interact with other travelers and share travel ideas, tips, and other information? We maintain the following travel forums for fellow travel enthusiasts: www.davestravelcorner.com/forums These forums are categorized by continent and subject matter. These forums has become a sounding wall for opinions and advice from … [Read more...]
Catalina, CA – History
Human history on Catalina Island dates from about 7000 BC. The Gabrielino Indians were the first humans to live on the island. Soapstone was plentiful on the island and the natives created bowls and other implements from this rock (and then traded with natives living on the mainland). Juan R. Cabrillo became the first European to set eyes on the island in 1542. In the 1790's the sea otter population suffered tremendously due to the over … [Read more...]
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Mammoth Lakes is a year round playground offering world-class high altitude skiing over a diversity of terrain in the winter months and sometimes even into early summer, rugged natural beauty, a variety of lakes and unique geological formations including Devils Postpile, numerous fishing opportunities, hiking and hot springs. Mammoth Lakes has two distinct seasons, summer and winter. Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) is used as a primary highway for … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Devil’s Postpile
Devil's Post Pile is a unique geological formation well worth taking the time to visit. Access from the 395 is via Highway 203 which runs through Mammoth Lakes and past Mammoth Ski Resort - eventually turning into Postpile Road and then Minaret Summit Road which leads to the Devil's Postpile Trailhead. The drive will take about 45 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. On your way to Devil's Post pile be sure to stop at the little visited Earthquake … [Read more...]
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