Zion National Park (0)
Posted 31 July, 2007 in USA travel
Zion National Park in Utah, is a naturalist’s dream. Containing some 290 or so species of distinct animals it is an amazing place of sandstone red and deer tan contrasts sharply against the coniferous trees, cottonwood, Cacti, and willow. Its a diverse, and unique area of the world with an abundance of plant and animal diversity.
The plant and animal life in the park is partially due to the diverse merging distinctly different areas – the Great Basin, the Mojave desert, and the Colorado Plateau, its filled with close to 300 bird species, 20 types of bat, more than 30 reptiles and seventy five different mammals, including the Mountain Lion, The Golden Eagle and the recently reintroduced California Condors.
The most prominent feature, cut by the Virgin River, is the 15 mile long canyon, the Zion Canyon.Â
Myrtle Beach – the Vacation Capital of South Carolina (0)
Posted 24 July, 2007 in USA travel
Nestled, on the eastern edge of South Carolina, lie the beautiful sand of Myrtle Beach. Here you’ll be sure to have a vacation that will suit the entire family. Whether you prefer to camp or stay in a resort type hotel, there’s accommodation to suit everyone and activities that will ensure that everyone has something to do that they love.
For the kids, the beach is the place to be. Here they’ll enjoy clean beaches that reach down into the Atlantic Ocean, some of the beaches have entertainment so it’s just a matter of finding the one that fits your kids the best, then you can settle down to relax whilst they play.  Once they’ve had enough sand and sea for the day, you can take them into the shopping areas. Myrtle Beach is home to a number of retail outlet malls offering bargains to take home as your vacation souvenirs.
Hollywood Boulevard – The Street of Stars (0)
Posted 17 July, 2007 in USA travel
Anyone visiting California who is even remotely interested in movies and celebrities can’t fail include a visit to Hollywood Boulevard on their itinerary of holiday activities. But the reality of what Hollywood Boulevard falls quite a long way short of most people’s expectations. The main problem is that when people think about this famous location, they immediately associate it with the glamour of the celebrities whose stars adorn the footpath. They don’t associate the area with the movie industry work place where make up, costumes and scenery take shape. That’s not to say that you won’t bump into a celebrity on the Boulevard, it’s just that if they are in their “street†clothes as opposed to their celebrity uniform that adorns magazine covers, you might not recognize them!
Keep Your Child Occupied On an Airplane (0)
Posted 10 July, 2007 in Travel with Kids
Being on an airplane with a bored child is not a fun experience. Young children cry or whine, older kids might try to run up and down the aisle or annoy the person in front of, or next to them.
Parents can ensure a more pleasant trip for themselves and those surrounding them by planning ahead and packing engaging activities for their children.
Discover Solitude in Ancient Surroundings at the Colorado National Monument (0)
Posted 3 July, 2007 in USA travel
If your travels take you anywhere near Grand Junction or Fruita, Colorado, then make sure you take the time to visit the Colorado National Monument. Compared with the larger canyon type national parks, the Colorado National Monument is small, but this makes the experience less impersonal. It also means that it’s less likely to be overflowing with other tourists – making it a great “get away from it all†retreat for anyone needing a little solitude.
What the semi-desert Colorado National monument lacks in overall size, it makes up for in content. Packed within its boundaries are some of America’s most impressive hoodoos, whose vibrant colors are hard to match anywhere.Â