Rhodes - destination with history (0)
Posted 16 January, 2008 in Europe Travel
The city of Rhodes is separated in two sections.. aptly named the Old City and the New City. The historic Old City was the medieval capital of the whole island and in actuality, one of the biggest medieval cities of Europe in it’s day. The ancient atmosphere in the old city is quite unique and transfers you to a long gone season full of mystery.
Rhodes hotels in either the new or old cities are easy to find with FantasticGreece.com hotels in Rhodes are available with just a few simple click - the site is really easy to navigate and the choices of different Rhodes hotel available should suit any taste or budget.
High Rollers (0)
Posted 16 January, 2008 in Canadian Travel
The tides in the Bay of Fundy, the waterway between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, are the highest in the world, with an estimated 100 billion tons of water rolling in and out of the bay twice daily.
One of the best places to see this phenomenon in action is Hopewell Rocks Park. These “flowerpot” rocks are tree-topped rocks only partially visible at high tide. Low tide reveals their delicate, sculpted bases. During low tide it is possible to actually walk on the revealed sea floor. As the tide comes in, footprints left on the flats literally disappear before people’s eyes as the water rises six to eight feet per hour. In some parts of the bay the difference between high and low tide can be as much as 46 feet (14 m).
Whale enthusiasts will appreciate the bay area for the variety of marine mammals attracted to its krill-rich waters during the summer months. Up to fifteen different species of toothed and baleen whales make their summer home in the waters just outside the bay. Whale-watching tours depart daily from June to October each year.
While in Calgary, gastronomes and chocoholics alike should swing by the home office of Callebaut Chocolate, 1313 1st Street SE, for Canadian chocolates with Old World style. (0)
Posted 16 January, 2008 in Canadian Travel
Bernard Callebaut grew up in Belgium next door to the factory where his family had been making chocolate for the previous four generations. In 1980, when the family decided to sell the Belgian chocolate business to Swiss chocolate giant Suchard Toblerone (they still owned, among other things, a brewery), Bernard decided to emigrate.
We wanted to bring truly excellent, gourmet chocolate to the Americas. After touring cities throughout America and Canada, he fell in love with the mountains and culture of Calgary. There he began anew with Bernard Callebaut chocolates.
Florida Sailboat Charter! (0)
Posted 16 January, 2008 in USA travel
“Waterway Adventures Sailboat Vacations” star attraction is “In Our Dreams” a corporately owned private luxurious sailing yacht with more amenities than you would ever expect, many not found in other sail charter boats.
The vessel’s Captain is ready to take you offshore on a personalized Sailboat Charter of your choosing. You can, for example, take a beautiful and romantic sunset sail in St. Petersburg or even set sail for the Florida Keys, or maybe the Gulf of Mexico, or perhaps take in the Caribbean, Bahamas or even the Virgin Islands.. the choice is yours with this amazing Florida Sailboat Charter company.
Yukon (0)
Posted 16 January, 2008 in Canadian Travel
Yukon, formerly The Yukon Territory, is Canada’s most northwestern province, bordered on the north by the Beaufort Sea and the west by the state of Alaska.
Visitors to the region will need to be hardy and prepared for the sub-arctic climate. The temperature in the province goes over 50° F (10° C) less than four months of the year. The average winter temperature is between -4° F and -26° F (-20° to -32° C) but, since it is drier than many parts of southern Canada, the cold is considered more bearable than the same temperatures would be further south.
Empress Hotel (0)
Posted 16 January, 2008 in Canadian Travel
The Empress Hotel sits regally on the Inner Harbor of Victoria, capital of British Columbia, and is a joy to behold for both history and architecture buffs. The Fairmont Empress will be celebrating her one hundredth anniversary in 2008.
The hotel was begun in 1904 after supporters of the city convinced the Canadian Pacific Railroad to establish regular ferry service to Vancouver Island and build one of the railroad’s signature hotels in Victoria. The Empress, named for Queen Victoria, then the Empress of India, and designed by English architect Francis Rattenbury. The original, 116-room Edwardian chateau-style building opened with a great deal of fanfare in 1908.
Visit Germany! (0)
Posted 13 January, 2008 in Accomodation
Berlin Hotels are easy to find on the Greater than hotels site. the site caters to those travelling to Germany and Austria, off to see the modern and dynamic cities like Berlin , Munich and Frankfurt, and Vienna, or if you are after something a little different, check out the quaint old towns and villages straight out of the Brothers Grimm.
The deep forests – like the famous Black Forest, splendid fairy-tale castles, and to top it all off, the finest range of beers you could possible imagine internationally.
If you’re planning a trip to Germany the best place to find your accommodation is at: Berlin Hotels, Wien Hotels, Germany Hotels. So why not leave your accomodation to the experts?
Ride the Rails (0)
Posted 13 January, 2008 in Canadian Travel
Travel in western Canada can be adventurous, romantic, and fun. All you have to do is take the train. VIA Rail, Canada’s federal Crown corporation railway system, offers several routes to travelers who want to see Canada without having to drive through it.
The Canadian is the western transcontinental train, a three-day journey from Toronto to Vancouver with stops along the way in Winnipeg, Jasper, and Edmonton, among others. Truly adventurous travelers who want to plan their own vacation can even request special stops anywhere between Sudbury Junction and Winnipeg, a service the rail line touts to outdoor enthusiasts.
Calgary, Alberta is home to the Calgary Stampede, ten-day rodeo and agricultural exhibition held the second week of July each year that bills itself “the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earthâ€. (0)
Posted 13 January, 2008 in Canadian Travel
The first Stampede was held in 1912 and attracted almost 40.000 visitors its first year, far more than anyone expected. Attendance at the 2006 Stampede was a record-breaking 1.26 million people. Stampede organizers recommend that anyone who wants to attend the event make reservations well in advance.
The Stampede is famous for its chuck-wagon race, reminiscent of the races cowhands would have in celebration at the end of long trail rides. Other rodeo events include pro and novice bareback competitions, bull riding, saddle bronco riding, both pro and novice, barrel racing, wild pony racing, and several roping events.
If Your Child’s Cuddle Toy Gets Lost While Traveling (0)
Posted 21 December, 2007 in Travel with Kids
What do you do when the unthinkable happens? What do you do when the family reaches their destination, ready to begin their vacation, only to discover that the most important family member (next to mommy, of course) didn’t arrive alongside everyone else?
We’re talking, of course, of the Favorite Toy–the scuffed and battered teddy bear that shares the secrets and pillows of the toddler, their “bestest friend ever!â€Â When that best friend gets lost on the way to the vacation, what is a parent to do?
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