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The Whitecap Mountains Ski Resort offers Midwestern snow enthusiasts the chance to ski and snowboard like they do in the west. The resort features three mountains packed with natural and manufactured snow for an enjoyable Wisconsin ski trip... more »
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Wilmot Mountain is a ski and snowboard area located in southeast Wisconsin. This mountain features a vertical drop of 230 feet. The modest-sized hills and trails are perfect for beginner skiers and snowboarders looking for a Midwest ski vacation ... more »
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With 19 trails, speedy chair lifts, high-tech snow-making and grooming techniques and a 1,000-foot vertical drop, Wintergreen offers great facilities for skiers. The resort is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, on Route 664 near the ... more »
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Winterplace Ski Resort, located in southern West Virginia off exit 28 of I-77, offers 28 ski trails along with the most snow-making capability in the region. The resort's long hours (8 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends) give ... more »
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It's hard to really describe Pennsic War to anyone who hasn't seen it. To begin with, it's an annual, two week long medieval reenactment festival attended by over 10,000 people. It's participatory, so almost all attendees dress in medieval ... more »
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If you are an avid fisherman/woman or if you are just trying your hand at fishing, trout fishing in Ireland is sure to be a beautiful get away... more »
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With its many rivers, lochs and stocked fisheries, Scotland is a veritable paradise for anglers. Try your hand at fishing for the native brown trout, sea trout and the non-native rainbow trout... more »
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Wales has around 15,000 miles of running water, with wild brown trout in most rivers and sea trout, known locally as "sewin", in abundance for several months of the year. From lowland lakes to mountain pools, Wales has a wide variety of fishing ... more »
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Weeks or months on a ship demand highly enjoyable shore leaves. Use local resources to help make the most of your time on land... more »
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It's known by many names: 'eco-travel', 'sustainable tourism, 'eco-tourism', 'sustainable eco-tourism'. Despite the many identities, the same underlying idea flourishes in the hospitality community: giving modern travelers a way to travel, with a ... more »
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Have some vacation time saved up this year but no money to do anything? With gas prices soaring, airlines have had to jack up prices in order to make ends meet. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a plane ticket, why not spend some well ... more »
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Old Baldy Trail is the shortest path that gets hikers to the summit of Mount Wrightson, the highest peak in the Santa Rita Mountains. The end of the trail is steep and difficult, but the hike is worth the effort when you see the breath-taking ... more »
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Flume Road Crossing is located just east of Payson, Arizona in the Coconino National Forest's Fossil Springs Wilderness. It is a fairly easy 8-mile hike round trip. Bring the kids along in clothes that they can swim in, and some sandwiches in a ... more »
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For some trips, a regular commercial airline just won't do. You may wish to charter a jet for a family trip or even hire a "puddlejumper" to get you somewhere on you own schedule. When you need a quick flight somewhere, consider hiring a plane... more »
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Port Aransas is one of the best spots to be found to kayak in the huge expanse of Texas as it offers the visitor everything from a dawdle along the mangrove banks to an energy-packed fishing trip to some of the best stocked waters around... more »
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When you are on an extended trip (whether it be traveling throughout South America, or on an extended business trip across the country), most of your friends and family would like to stay up to date on your travel activities. Most people who care ... more »
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The earliest form of controlled flight was in hot air balloons, and this form of travel continues to be an exciting way to see the world. For those truly dedicated, it can be the basis for international competition. It is also the source of some ... more »
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There’s no place in the world quite like Las Vegas. The neon lights on the strip beckon tourists into casinos and the possibility of striking it rich. So how does anyone manage to leave Las Vegas with any money in his pockets after a few nights ... more »
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While on vacation it is easy to allow yourself to over indulge in alcohol. However doing so can lead to health problems, weight gain and hangovers. If you like to have alcoholic beverages when you relax that might work in your regular life where ... more »
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You've traveled far and wide with your digital camera, taken hundreds of photos. Now you want to place your best travel photographs on the pages of a real book personalized with your name, captions, and stories. To make your own travel photo ... more »
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How to make a cheap car reservation…Isn't that what you truly want to know? All, the secrets from a pro. Well, I used to book cars for Alamo-National, and I know all the secrets. Sorry there are no "real secrets" just common sense ... more »
By Zach Chouteau 0 comments
Whether in a foreign nation or two hours from home, the conscientious traveler always wants to leave behind a good impression. Here are some easy ways to ensure that those you meet on the road will remember you positively... more »
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Have you ever found yourself looking for a unique way to remember all of your trips and travels? Consider making a travel album as a way to showcase the beautiful and unique places that you have seen. This is not your normal scrapbook or photo ... more »
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Ocean currents flow along consistent paths making them reliable guides for navigators. These currents are driven by two forces, the movement of the sun and the rotation of the Earth. There are essentially two types of ocean currents, surface and ... more »