An outdoor vacation can be a far different experience than more self catering, traditional vacations. For instance, when visiting a coastal city there are probably many other travelers in vacation rentals or hotels whether in the local city district or lined along the beach. But, they are probably there to relax and have as much fun as possible. Hiking is…
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Mountain Biking And Hiking In St Kitts
Supported by nearly 70 square miles of incredibly diverse ecosystems, St. Kitts might be the best Caribbean destination for outdoor recreation. With an average year-round temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit, it seems like the weather is always perfect for a hike through the rainforest or a bike ride through the island’s historic countryside. Throughout the years, St. Kitts has remained…
Adventures On Route To The Highest Pub In Africa
The Drakensberg is truly a magical place and it is not difficult to see why it is one of South Africa’s major tourist destinations. Recently I spent five days there and never once was I bored. We stayed at house in the small town of Underberg. Although it only really has two tarred road this town is booming with development…
Take A Hiking Vacation
If you are in the mood for a hiking vacation then you will probably want to consider the many trails in either the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee or Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Of course there are many other parks and trails throughout the United States but these two destinations offer some of the most scenic…
Sedona Arizona A Travel Adventure In Red Rock Format
USA WEEKEND’s Annual Travel Report for 2003 heralds Sedona, Arizona, as one of the USA’s ten most beautiful places. It is a four-season adventure in beauty. The community boasts a list of 102 things to do while in Sedona, and the list is not exaggerated. Some are free, some are pricey, but all are viable possibilities, accentuating this beautiful land.…
Peaks Of Patagonia Chilean Vineyards
Dramatic landscapes provided us a continual Kodak moment throughout. It is late spring in the region and the weather was cooperative with a lot of sunshine. This however is a land where the unexpected is the norm, so we came prepared for occasional wind and rain. After a rest at the lovely Hotel Neruda and a city tour in Santiago,…
How To Start Import Export Business
Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose. The Government finally managed to muster up enough courage to hike retail prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas. (Kerosene of course was exempt and will add to the joy of adulterators). To limit the burden on consumers, the Centre has also slashed…
Holiday Planning Beyond The Reservation
There are so many choices of holidays ranging from soaking up the sun on beautiful beaches to outdoor vacations full of activities such as hiking, kayaking and white water rafting. In addition to making any necessary reservation, packing is an important aspect of trip preparation. Likewise, what items you need depends largely on what you will do. If hiking is…
Being The Mountain
As I hiked up the path to the Peaceful Valley Chapel, I relished the quiet of my early morning solitude. After many years as a participant and assistant instructor at Thomas Crum’s Journey To Center Program, this beautiful and energizing ten-minute hike had become a personal ritual. Each morning of each Journey to Center week, before our breathing and meditation…
Breaking In Your Hiking Boots In San Diego
Having grown up in San Diego, I am amazed at how packed and hectic it has become. Hiking for few hours gives you a chance to enjoy the area without the rat race element. Breaking In Your Hiking Boots In San Diego It is Friday afternoon and you are sitting in rush hour traffic on I-5 going north, I-8 going…