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Jim Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956505709669073790noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434776960890469.post-82064278137307910622021-02-10T11:01:00.002-08:002021-02-10T11:02:12.873-08:00Elvis Presley’s Graceland Offers Additional Virtual Live VIP Tours After Initial Sell-Out <p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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to stoke the fire (a.k.a. work up an appetite) while carving tracks on
British Columbia terrain. And when skiers and boarders wrap a day's
play, they reward themselves with everything from family festivities to
toast-worthy treats. Here are some of the best ways to soak
up BC's après atmosphere.<br />
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Activity suited for all ages is a tall order, and British Columbia delivers.<br />
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In Whistler, après activity is an outdoor affair.
Set in the Whistler Olympic Plaza, select evenings in the winter months
feature <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,4q39,gxvw,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Family Après</a>,
with everything
from live entertainment and snowman-building competitions, to
storytelling and tobogganing. Tip: check with a Village Host, as
offerings change week to week.<br />
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At Sun Peaks Resort, <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,ck0r,f5pa,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Moonlight Snowshoe & S'mores</a>
tours explore the winter landscape overlooking the village, a sight
illuminated by shimmering lights. The
one-kilometre (0.6-mile) trek through the forest ends next to a campfire
with freshly made, ooey-gooey treats and hot apple cider.<br />
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Big White Ski Resort's Happy Valley Adventure Park is home to a 60-metre (197-foot) <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,2dlv,3gny,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ice Climbing Tower</a>, geared for everyone from beginners to advanced ice pickers. To
take it up a notch, book a <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,8map,b2qv,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">twilight snowmobiling tour</a>, and finish the evening with hot chocolate and marshmallows toasted over a bonfire.<br />
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A hop, skip, and a schuss further north, SilverStar
Mountain Resort offers the ultimate all-in-one experience with <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,2w20,2ozj,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My1Pass</a>.
A flash of the pass guarantees all-inclusive
lift tickets, plus sliding fun at the tube park, spins on the outdoor
mountain pond, and snowshoe and cross-country treks through forests of
fir. If you still have steam, look beyond pass inclusions, and opt for
mini snowmobile rides, sleigh rides, dinner tours, and friendly
competition at the only
ski-in/ski-out bowling alley on the planet.<br />
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At Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, near Golden, families hit the newly redesigned <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,41cn,i70a,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tube Zone</a>.
Head to the top, via the Jelly Bean surface lift, and hold on for a
shriek-worthy downhill glide. Further south in Fernie, cool kids cruise
on the snow in an entirely different way, thanks to mammoth-wheeled <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,lm3p,ejqs,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fat bikes</a>. What's in store? A low-gear ride easily
mastered by first-timers and seasoned cyclists alike.<br />
<a name='more'></a>Die-hard skiers and snowboarders drawn to deep powder at Whitewater Ski Resort find nearby <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,h0gp,3e1s,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort</a>
alluring. First discovered by the Ktunaxa First
Nation, Ainsworth's healing, mineral-rich water—both in the pool and in
the resort's unique cave—is ideal for working out the kinks.
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Some don't-miss winter activities are as Canadian as beavers and maple syrup.<br />
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Gear up at Sun Peaks Resort, where après-ski activities include twirls on the resort's <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,dbxz,ixcr,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NHL-sized outdoor skating rink</a>. Public skating is standard fare, but so too
are the drop-in hockey sessions that fine-tune skills.<br />
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Head to Apex, where you can lace up the skates on another <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,dad8,fhvv,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NHL-sized hockey rink</a>,
a snowball's throw from the village. For a change of scenery, bundle up
for a glide along
the resort's skating loop, a one-kilometre (0.6-mile) stretch ablaze
with white Christmas lights. The Zamboni-maintained pathway assures a
smooth ride.<br />
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Curling? Check. Hockey? For sure. Revelstoke has you covered, thanks to <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,ipa9,ifr8,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drop-in Curling</a> every Friday night for just $5, courtesy of the Revelstoke Curling Club. If you
want to cheer with beer, watch small-town Junior B hockey at its best at a <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,gted,k8s8,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Revelstoke Grizzlies</a> home game.<br />
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In Kimberley, it's tough to beat the serenity of the slopes during a snowshoe crunch. The <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,2nsi,95eq,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mountain Descent</a>
will get you there; a ride on the North Star Express to the
front side of the mountain follows a winding, interpretive route back to
the village base. Your reward: a homemade snack served with hot
chocolate.
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Dining at BC's ski resorts doesn't have to be just the standard fare.<br />
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On Whistler Mountain, post-ski indulgences are elevated. Steeps Grill & Wine Bar sets the scene for its <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,26jg,74cs,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Winemaker Après Series</a>, featuring stellar reds and whites
paired with local menus.<br />
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At Sun Peaks, the <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,8jhv,ibno,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fondue Dinner and Evening Descent</a>
deliciously combines outdoor adventure with culinary indulgence. A trip
up the Sunburst Express chairlift to the
Sunburst Mid Mountain Restaurant finishes with fondue backed by live
music. Post-meal, take a headlamp cruise down 5 Mile, a ski run set
aglow by lanterns.<br />
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Bacon and eggs? <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,deb7,999n,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big White</a>'s
Brunch Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride will satisfy early-morning cravings.
Should you prefer an evening sleigh ride, Dinner & Sleigh Bells will
transport you to a cabin in the woods for a chicken-and-ribs feast,
courtesy of the Kettle Valley Steakhouse chefs.<br />
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Families work up an appetite at <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,182a,dv9a,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SilverStar Mountain Resort</a>,
thanks to a host of winter dinner tours. On offer: cross-country ski,
or a snowcat or snowmobile journey to
Paradise Camp. Or you can snuggle under a blanket on a horse-drawn
sleigh ride enroute to the Wild Horseman's Cabin. Both destinations
await mid-mountain, where you'll raise your glass to local delicacies.<br />
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Kimberley Alpine Resort's <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,5wtx,873o,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kootenay Fondue</a>
promises a sweet reward. Here, the North Star Express will drop you at
the top of the mountain; a gentle 30-minute snowshoe tour
makes tracks to Kootenay House, where a decadent chocolate fondue
awaits.<br />
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<a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,l4fa,dw46,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elkhorn Cabin</a>
at Panorama Mountain Resort offers equally gooey options. Set midway
down Panorama's Rollercoaster run, the cabin serves up a Swiss
raclette-style meal,
where you'll melt a cornucopia of cheese, and cook vegetables and meat
on your own personal grill. It's a tasty (albeit messy) indulgence that
is amplified when served with local BC wines and craft beer.<br />
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Atop Panorama Mountain, the <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,kr7e,hwwz,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Summit Hut</a>
satisfies hungry crews with heli-fondue experiences. Helicopter to
Panorama's peak for a traditional cheese-and-chocolate menu,
paired with BC vintages. At meal's end, diners clip in for a scenic ski
down to the village or return to the base by helicopter, bellies full.
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Sometimes you need more than the heat of a bonfire
to warm your fingers and toes. Where to start? Dance in your boots at
the <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,c6yg,e14,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Garibaldi Lift Co.</a> at Whistler Mountain's
base, line up a ski shot at <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,2piy,lzeb,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Merlin's Bar</a> at neighbouring Blackcomb Mountain, or sip a Caesar, the ultimate Canadian après beverage, at <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,cgsj,h37z,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dusty's Bar & BBQ</a> in Creekside.<br />
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At Big White's <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,empk,cooc,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Moose Lounge</a>,
in BC's Thompson Okanagan, live music, local menus, and libations come
with free crafts and popcorn for the little ones. Nearby, bigger kids
and coffee aficionados take it up a notch at the <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,22p1,209a,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gunbarrel Grill</a>, where the resort's famed Gunbarrel Coffee is on spirited display. Flaming Grand Marnier is poured down the double barrel of
an unloaded shotgun straight into a waiting mug for cowboy coffee with a kick, y'all.<br />
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For a change of scenery, head south to Apex Mountain
Resort. In the heart of the village, the resort's famed <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,8vyq,d0sv,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gunbarrel Saloon</a>
serves up nibbles alongside local craft
beers and seasonal favourites, including its own version of a Grand
Marnier Gunbarrel coffee—sure to thaw even hardcore skiers and boarders.<br />
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Further northeast, at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, locally brewed Begbie beer draws fans to the <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,faln,ibjs,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mackenzie Common Tavern</a> at the village base. Don't like beer? Order an Ugly
Sweater, the tavern's signature cocktail. If the night's still young, keep the party going at the <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,ljbv,eb9o,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Village Idiot Bar & Grill</a>, a convivial ski-town watering hole known for its tasty menus
and boisterous atmosphere.<br />
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Panorama Mountain Resort's family-owned and -operated <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,l3dw,21vi,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Earl Grey Lodge</a>
promises a new addition this season: the Smokehouse Cabin. An extension
of Grey Restaurant, the
cabin welcomes skiers and boarders for après treats, including smoked
Canadian meats, along with vegetarian and gluten-free favourites.<br />
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Further southeast, the mood is chill at Fernie's Lizard Creek Lodge. Here, the <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,8obf,axz6,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ice Bar</a> showcases Stoli vodka alongside vodkas from across the globe in a sub-zero tasting
room. Enthusiasts, clad in Helly Hansen goose-down parkas, join the hotel's resident vodka expert to sample the goods.<br />
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Listen to live music and order a pint of Rossland Beer Co's finest at <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,8dj9,7uzh,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rafter's Lounge</a> at RED Mountain Resort, in Rossland, further east. Nearby, in downtown Rossland, the
<a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,amns,d5d5,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flying Steamshovel</a>
pairs local brews with friendly rivalry, be it a game of pool or a
spirited round of Neglin, a traditional German game where participants
furiously pound nails into a
solid stump of wood.<br />
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Skip the competitive vibe and head to the cultural
city of Nelson, where post-Whitewater après activity includes live jazz
at the historic Library Lounge in the <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,bvlo,8t6u,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hume
Hotel</a>. Established in 1898, the Hume is an excellent meeting place
to shake off the winter chill, and enjoy a hearty meal at day's end.<br />
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On Vancouver Island, locals meet and greet at Mount Washington Alpine Resort's <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,20aul,3k48,ck7,gam,lqn8,jffd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ted's Bar + Grill</a>. A family favourite by day, the grill transforms when the sun sets, with
brews, signature cocktails, and local pub fare backed by live entertainment.
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Multi-million-dollar investments, new developments, and new cruise port lead to great tourism expectations for 2017.</span></i></b></span>
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Dominican Republic, having broken arrivals records in many categories
in 2016, is setting aggressive new targets for 2017, underpinned by new
developments, increased investment in infrastructure and increased
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Several
arrival records were broken in 2016, with a nine per cent increase from
2015. Even more impressive is the 67.5 per cent increase in cruise
passenger arrivals, with 580,000 cruise passengers arriving throughout
the year. Punta Cana airport arrivals increased 7.1 per cent over 2015,
and continues to be the most popular airport in the Caribbean, accepting
over 2.4 million arrivals each year. </span></span></div>
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new hotel developments, US$100 million investments into Las Terrenas, a
collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency for
sustainable tourism, and the addition of Cap Cana Marina as an
international cruise port, plus new and re-invigorated activities and
festivals throughout the country this year, all signs are pointing to a
strong and profitable tourism industry within the Dominican Republic for
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><b>Dominican Republic Named Most Innovative Country in Caribbean </b></span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">The
Global Innovation Index recently ranked Dominican Republic as the most
innovative country in the Caribbean and 76th most innovative in the
world. The index ranks countries based on factors such as
infrastructure, market and business sophistication. <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/03ctqd/0nghjj/spspgg" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.globalinnovationindex.org</a> </span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><b>Conde Nast Traveler Recognizes Six Dominican Republic Resorts</b></span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">The
magazine highlighted six resorts in its 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards for
“Top Resorts in the Caribbean.” The properties include: Barceló Bávaro
Palace Deluxe, CHIC by Royalton Resorts, Casa de Campo, Royalton Punta
Cana Resort & Casino, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana and
Eden Roc at Cap Cana. <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/03ctqd/0nghjj/8htpgg" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.cntraveler.com</a> </span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">According
to the 2016 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index, Punta Cana
receives the highest overnight visitor spend of any Latin American city,
with a total of US$2.95 billion annually. </span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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Dominican Republic hotels have been nominated for the prestigious World
Travel Awards: Puntacana Resorts, Casa de Campo and the Hard Rock Hotel
& Casino Punta Cana. <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/03ctqd/0nghjj/oaupgg" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.worldtravelawards.com/</a></span></span><br />
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another record-breaking month with 5,411,796 total arrivals,
representing a increase of 366,112 passengers from October 2015. <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/03ctqd/0nghjj/42upgg" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><span class="e2ma-style" style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></a><a href="http://www.bancentral.gov.do/" target="_blank">www.bancentral.gov.do/</a></span><span class="e2ma-style" style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span class="e2ma-style" style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></div>
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Council for Strategic Development of Santiago and Japan International
Cooperation Agency are collaborating for a sustainable tourism
initiative that will help the 14 northern provinces of Dominican
Republic, including Santiago.</span><span class="e2ma-style" style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></div>
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National Association of Hotels and Tourism announced that hotels and
resorts in Punta Cana have achieved an average of 82.8 per cent
occupancy this year. Overall occupancy in the DR has averaged at 79.3
per cent. The association is optimistic that number will remain positive
into 2017.</span></span></div>
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city of Montecristi, located in the northwest region of the country,
has seen an increase of tourism visitors by more than 200 per cent over
the last year, according to the region’s tourism manager.</span></span></div>
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Republic President Danilo Medina voiced support for the 2016 World
Tourism Day focus on accessible travel and announced plans to increase
accessibility accommodations throughout the country. </span></span></span><a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/03ctqd/0nghjj/kvvpgg" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><span class="e2ma-style" style="border-color: windowtext; border-style: none; border-width: 1pt; color: black; padding: 0cm;"><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><span class="e2ma-style"></span></span></span></a><a href="http://www.wtd.unwto.org/" target="_blank">www.wtd.unwto.org/</a></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Las
Terrenas, a popular destination in Samaná, will undergo extensive
renovations to advance tourism in the northeast region. Dominican
Republic President Danilo Medina recently approved the beach town’s
relaunch, which includes renovations to the beach, tourist promenade,
hospital and more.</span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </span></span></div>
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Puntarena project, which will include two hotels and 2,400 rooms, plans
to boost tourism in the Dominican Republic’s remote and naturally
diverse southwest region of Baní, Peravia. The hotel complex will offer
an ecological experience within the region’s mountains, dunes and salt
marshes, and is set to open December 2017. </span></span></div>
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new hotels will open in Sosúa in the next few months: Sosúa Ocean
Village Deluxe and the five-star Ahnvee Resort & Sport. The
developments are the latest in the growing tourism industry on Dominican
Republic’s north coast.</span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Foreign
investors announced a $1 billion investment for the Punta Alma project,
a new luxury complex in Puerto Plata. The development will include a
hotel, spa, golf course, villas, apartments and a marina </span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </span></span></div>
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Hotels & Resorts opened Splash Water World in Punta Cana, a water
park designed for travellers of all ages. The US$3.5 million complex is
accessible at no charge to guests staying at any of the five RIU hotels
in Punta Cana, and is the brand’s first water park. <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/03ctqd/0nghjj/0nwpgg" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.riu.com</a></span></span><br />
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Cruise Line continues to increase the amount of ships arriving to
Puerto Plata in 2017. During this upcoming season, Carnival plans to
dock at least 83 cruise ships at Amber Cove, up from just 20 ships in
2015.<a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/03ctqd/0nghjj/ggxpgg" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><span class="e2ma-style" style="color: black;"></span></a><a href="http://www.carnival.com/" target="_blank">www.carnival.com</a></span> </span></div>
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Republic has received more than 580,000 cruise passengers this year,
which represents a 67.5 percent increase from the same time period last
year, according to reports from Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism.</span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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Cap Cana Marina will start accepting cruises Dec. 8 for its first
cruise season, with majority of incoming cruises classifying as luxury
vessels. This new port is part of Dominican Republic’s goal to achieve
10 million tourists by 2022.</span></span></span>
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to the Central Bank, Punta Cana International Airport is still the
leading airport in the Caribbean with more than 2.4 million arrivals
each year. These arrival numbers have increased 7.1 percent overall from
last year. <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/03ctqd/0nghjj/w8xpgg" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.bancentral.gov.do</a> </span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><span class="e2ma-style"><b>Dominican Republic Airports Service 10 Million Passengers This Year </b></span></span></span></div>
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to the Civil Aviation Board, more than 10 million passengers have
traveled through Dominican Republic airports from January through
September this year. More than 80 percent of travelers arrived at either
Punta Cana International Airport or Las Américas International Airport
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Rizek will be launching a new Kah Kow Experience in Santo Domingo this
December for visitors to experience Dominican cacao at its finest. Upon
completion, it will boast a small theatre that will show a 35-minute
film about cacao production. <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/03ctqd/0nghjj/c1ypgg" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.kahkow.com</a> </span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><b>Baseball Season Here at Last</b></span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">From
October 20 to December 21, six baseball teams will face off in one of
the most anticipated sporting events in the Dominican Republic. Games
will be held in Santo Domingo, Santiago, San Pedro de Marcorís, San
Francisco de Macoris and La Romana. </span><a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/03ctqd/0nghjj/stzpgg" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><span class="e2ma-style"></span></span></a><a href="http://www.lidom.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lidom.com</a></span>
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<span class="e2ma-style" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>About Dominican Republic</strong> </span><span class="e2ma-style" style="font-size: 12px;"> </span></div>
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Dominican Republic’s first tourist was Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Rich in history, the DR has developed into a diverse destination
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Canadian visitors each year. Named #1 Golf Destination in Caribbean
& Latin America by the International Association of Golf Tour
Operators, the DR boasts 26 designer golf courses, upscale resorts,
pristine nature, and sophisticated cities and quaint villages filled
with warm Dominican people. The DR features some of the world’s best
beaches, fascinating history and culture, and is a chosen escape for
celebrities, couples and families alike. Visit the Dominican Republic
Ministry of Tourism’s official web site at: <a href="http://www.godominicanrepublic.com/" target="_blank">www.GoDominicanRepublic.com</a> or call 1-888-494-5050 for more information.</span>
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Sin City debut with today’s opening of W Las Vegas. W
transformed a 289-room tower of SLS Las Vegas, providing guests an
elevated hotel-within-a-hotel experience, located on the emerging North
End of the Vegas Strip.
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it’s W Hotels and Las Vegas,” said Anthony Ingham, Global Brand Leader,
W Hotels Worldwide.</span></span></div>
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“After nearly two decades of anticipation, W Las Vegas will show guests
a different side of the strip, offering an unexpected and irreverent
twist on the typical Sin City experience.”</span></span></div>
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</b>Group designed by <b>Gensler </b>in collaboration with <b>AvroKO Hospitality Group</b>,
guests arrive at the Welcome Desk and are invited into the brand’s
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Evoking a sense of Vegas
glamour, the Living Room bar was
inspired by casino gaming tables, while intimate seating nooks nod to
the hotel’s original mid-century incarnation as the Sahara. Behind the
bar, a neon art “desert garden” by artist Keith Lemley dramatically
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Bold and energetic, the
<b>289 rooms</b> at W Las Vegas were </span><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; letter-spacing: 0.55pt;">designed by
<b>Philippe Starck</b> in collaboration with Gensler, and</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">
offer an exclusive escape from the chaos of Sin City. Each room
features a cheeky interpretation of luxury hospitality that Starck is
known for,
<span style="color: black;">as well as </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">the signature W bedding and sumptuous Bliss<sup>®</sup> bath amenities.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> Decidedly chic,
the hotel’s 2,382 square foot <b>Extreme WOW Suite (</b>designed by multi-talented artist
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Las Vegas remixes an iconic address with three floors (and 15,000
square feet) of brand new, state-of-the-art meeting and event space. The
adjacent SLS Las Vegas
hotel serves up an additional 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting
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<b>WET Deck</b> is an elite oasis for guests, providing an intimate
escape to see and be seen in a private cabana or at the destination
bar. Maximizing its North Strip location, the WET Deck offers panoramic
views of the Stratosphere and desert mountains,
all from its discrete rooftop perch. Art from local and international
muralists and photographers converge to make the space truly unique.
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">The <b>AWAY® Spa</b>,
located on the hotel’s second floor, offers signature spa treatments
for guests to detox (before a welcomed retox). Designed in pure white,
playful elements such as large faux-pearl
key rings, lockers featuring bright pink interiors, and artful hand
sculptures, add a touch of whimsy.
<b>FIT</b>, the 24-hour fitness center at W Las Vegas, offers guests access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment in an energetic space.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Guests of W
Las Vegas are able to indulge in award-winning restaurants throughout
SLS Las Vegas. The property boasts seven eateries, including on-site
coffee shop
<b>The Perq</b>; </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Northside Café & Chinese Kitchen
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">which is available 24 hours a day;<b> Bazaar Meat by José Andrés</b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">;<b> Katsuya</b>;
<b>Cleo</b>;<b> 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria</b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">; and
</span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Umami Burger, Beer Garden & Sports Book</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span></div>
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Known for his spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, wildly inventive
rolls, and unique cocktails, the restaurant has quickly garnered the
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shared plates, mezzes, and flatbreads, complemented by handcrafted
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unmatched flavor with exceptional hospitality in its chic burger bar
location accompanied by the William Hill Sports Book. The restaurant’s
expansive industrial design showcases exposed brick
and wide wooden beams, and sports fans will appreciate a giant
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</b>Las Vegas showcases amazing live performances by emerging and
acclaimed artists, representing the true Sayers experience - one that is
built on sound and space. From its iconic stage to its Strip-facing
outdoor patio, the intimate venue welcomes musical
talents and enthusiasts alike.</span></span></div>
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undeniably edgy by its striking graffiti on walls and ceiling, dark
leather sectional sofas, and dancers on display in large birdcages,<b> Foxtail Nightclub</b>
offers an experience unlike any other in Las Vegas. The seductive
interiors open out onto the spectacular Foxtail Pool deck, where a
separate bar, DJ booth, and stunning light display creates an unbridled
atmosphere of celebration and fun. The open format
allows different styles of music to be played indoors and outside
throughout the night.</span></span></div>
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<b>The Foundry</b> attracts a roster of incredible international music
performers throughout the year. While larger venues in Las Vegas cater
to huge crowds, The Foundry delivers an intimate, more curated
experience. It features state-of-the-art acoustics,
lighting displays, and full-motion graphics, providing artists an
incredible creative backdrop to showcase their talent.</span></span></div>
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</span></u></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">W Las Vegas, a luxury lifestyle hotel, is making its entrance to Sin City. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Designed
by Gensler and AvroKO Hospitality Group,
W Las Vegas remixes its desert locale with the electric lights of the
legendary Strip. The result is 289 bold guest rooms and suites, all
complete with the brand’s signature Bliss amenities,
<span style="color: black;">housed within SLS Las Vegas on the iconic Las Vegas Strip</span>. The hotel provides guests with the ultimate<span style="color: black;">
</span>insider access to Las Vegas, along with its renowned
Whatever/Whenever service, offering guests whatever they want, whenever
they want it. W Las Vegas is home to 15,000 square feet of ultra-modern
meeting and event space, in addition to an AWAY Spa,
FIT fitness center, destination W Living Room Bar and WET pool deck.
Guests can mix and mingle at world-class dining venues including Bazaar
Meat by José Andrés; Katsuya; Cleo; Umami Burger; 800 Degrees Neapolitan
Pizzeria; Northside Café & Chinese Kitchen;
and The Perq; along with coveted nightlife and entertainment venues
such as Foxtail, The Foundry, and The Sayers Club, alongside the
inviting SLS Las Vegas casino space. For more information on W Las
Vegas, visit
<a href="http://www.wlasvegas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WLasVegas.com</a> or follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/w_lasvegas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
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Born from the bold attitude and 24/7 culture of New York City, W Hotels
has disrupted and redefined the hospitality scene for nearly two
decades. Trailblazing its way around the globe, W is on track to reach
75 hotels by 2020, defying expectations and breaking
the norms of traditional luxury wherever the iconic W sign lands. With a
mission to fuel guests’ lust for life, W ignites an obsessive desire to
soak it in, live it up and hit repeat. The brand’s provocative design,
iconic Whatever/Whenever service and buzzing
Living Rooms create an experience that is often copied but never
matched. Innovative, inspiring and infectious, W Hotels’ super-charged
energy celebrates guests’ endless appetite to discover what’s new/next
in each destination, to see more, feel more, go longer,
stay later. <br />
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W Hotels Worldwide participates in the industry’s award-winning loyalty
program, Starwood Preferred Guest®, where members can link accounts with
Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® for instant elite
status matching and unlimited points transfer.
For more information on W Hotels, visit <a href="http://www.whotels.com/theangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
whotels.com/theangle</a> or follow us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/whotels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">SLS
Las Vegas®, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, is an all-encompassing resort
and casino with more than 1,300 guest rooms and suites in two
distinctive towers, 80,000
square feet of flexible meeting space and a collection of acclaimed
restaurant and nightlife brands. SLS offers an impressive selection of
dining concepts including Bazaar Meat by José Andrés™; Katsuya; Cleo®;
Umami Burger, Beer Garden & Sports Book; 800 Degrees
Neapolitan Pizzeria; Northside Café & Chinese Kitchen and The
Perq™.<span style="color: black;"> The resort is also h</span>ome to multiple nightlife<span style="color: black;"> and entertainment
</span>offerings including Hollywood favorite, The Sayers Club®<span style="color: #1f497d;">;</span> the edgy and sophisticated nightclub, Foxtail®; and the intimate, live entertainment venue, The Foundry<span style="color: black;">. SLS Las Vegas
</span>also hosts a sports book operated by global gaming leader, William Hill. For more information about SLS Las Vegas®, please visit
<a href="http://slslasvegas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">slslasvegas.com</a> and stay connected on<span style="color: blue;">
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SLSLasVegas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SLSLasVegas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">
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(NASDAQ: MAR) is the world’s largest hotel company based
in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with nearly 6,000 properties in 120
countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and
licenses vacation ownership resorts. The company’s 30 leading brands
include:
<i>Bulgari®, The Ritz-Carlton® and The Ritz-Carlton Reserve®, St.
Regis®, W®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, The Luxury Collection®, Marriott
Hotels®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Renaissance® Hotels, Sheraton®, Delta
Hotels by Marriott<sup>SM</sup>, Marriott Executive
Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Autograph Collection® Hotels,
Tribute Portfolio™, Design Hotels™, Gaylord Hotels®, Courtyard®, Four
Points® by Sheraton, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®,
Residence Inn®, TownePlace Suites®, AC Hotels by Marriott®,
Aloft®, Element®, Moxy® Hotels, and Protea Hotels by Marriott®. </i>The
company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott
Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood
Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our
website at <a href="http://www.marriott.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;"></span></a><a href="http://www.marriott.com/" target="_blank">www.marriott.com</a></span>, and for the latest company news, visit
<a href="http://www.marriottnewscenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;"></span></a><a href="http://www.marriottnewscenter.com/" target="_blank">www.marriottnewscenter.com</a> and @MarriottIntl.</span></div>
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and Fairmont Olympic, which have had some exciting renovations. Plan a
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Jim Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956505709669073790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434776960890469.post-83309801259659741122016-06-11T12:34:00.003-07:002016-06-11T12:34:56.647-07:00Andy Grammer, Ben Rector, Better Than Ezra and More Join Host Sister Hazel for 17th Sailing of The Rock Boat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For Immediate Release<br />
June 10, 2016
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<strong>Sign Up for the Pre-Sale Now through June 13, with Public On Sale Beginning June 15</strong><br />
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<strong>Atlanta, GA – </strong>Now in its 17th year of seafaring musical adventure, <strong>The Rock Boat –</strong>
one of the first themed cruises of its kind – returns for 2017 with a
brand new lineup and unlimited adventures in store. Hosted by renowned
alternative rock band <strong>Sister Hazel</strong> (“All for You”), The
Rock Boat XVII will feature five nights of rock ‘n’ roll mayhem aboard
the beautiful Norwegian Jade with stops in two Caribbean paradises along
the way.<br />
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The top of the lineup includes first time Rock Boater and feel-good hit maker <strong>Andy Grammer</strong>, indie pop star <strong>Ben Rector</strong>, and ‘90s alt-rock icons <strong>Better Than Ezra</strong>. Returning Rock Boat favorites include heartland jangle rockers <strong>Red Wanting Blue</strong>, Celtic tunesmiths <strong>Gaelic Storm</strong>, Texan-bred roots group <strong>Green River Ordinance</strong>, alt-rockers <strong>Melodime</strong>, rock & roll purists <strong>Wild Adriatic</strong>, the modern folk of <strong>Andy Suzuki & The Method</strong>, Midwestern soul rockers <strong>Welshly Arms</strong>, bluesy crooner <strong>Amy Gerhartz</strong> and the jam-happy <strong>Brian Fechino & Friends</strong>.</div>
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Newcomers include moody soundscapers <strong>Grizfolk</strong>, the intricate melodies of <strong>Jared & The Mill</strong>, party-starting maestro <strong>Andy Frasco & The U.N</strong>., piano popper <strong>Aijia</strong>, the funky seven-piece <strong>Ripe</strong> and the quirky art-rocker <strong>Wrenn</strong>.<br />
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“The goal in 2001 was to bring bands and their fans together on vacation for a music festival at sea,” says Sixthman founder, <strong>Andy Levine</strong>.
“The Rock Boat is the event that started it all for us and after
sixteen sailings the mission has shifted from creating a music festival
to setting the stage for a community to celebrate the things they love
most in life. Now the vacation feels more like a family reunion for both
the bands and their fans while adding a few hundred new members each
year.”<br />
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Embarking <strong>February 10 through February 15</strong>, 2017, the 17<sup>th</sup>
annual sailing will gather more than 2,500 music lovers for an
open-water musical odyssey that includes non-stop performances and
collaborations from dozens of artists, theme nights, fan-band activities
and tropical memory making between <strong>Tampa, Florida; </strong><strong>Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico</strong>.<br />
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Rock fans may register now for the <strong>pre-sale at <a href="http://monarchpublicity.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50a202cb32563783d232c7132&id=702a8203bb&e=eb04bfe805" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">therockboat.com</a> through June 13</strong>, with cabins going on sale to the public on <strong>June 15</strong>.
Famous for its anything-goes atmosphere, spur-of-the moment
collaborations and performances that often last from sunset to sunup,
The Rock Boat will feature more than five stages and the opportunity for
guests to score casual meet-and-greet time with their favorite artists.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><em>Video recap from 2016's 16th Annual The Rock Boat</em></span><br />
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A destination of her own, Norwegian Jade offers guests Norwegian Cruise
Line’s signature freedom and flexibility to enjoy 11 onboard bars and
lounges, 15 dining experiences, one outdoor pool, hot tubs, and a full
menu of spa treatments. Guests can enjoy access to other entertainment
on the ship as well, whether it’s a game of soccer or basketball on the
sport court, a workout in the fitness center or tempting lady luck with a
few hands in the casino, Norwegian Jade has you covered. Plus, rock
boaters will enjoy a day-long excursion to Costa Maya, Mexico, whose
coastal paradise of Costa Maya, Mexico where stunning beaches and
ancient Mayan ruins await adventurous travelers.<br />
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Double occupancy staterooms on The Rock Boat XVII begin at $965 per
person, plus taxes and fees. For more information about booking your
vacation, visit us online at <a href="http://monarchpublicity.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50a202cb32563783d232c7132&id=d49f1c3d19&e=eb04bfe805" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">http://www.therockboat.com</a>, or call Sixthman directly at 877-379-9173 between the hours of 10AM EST and 6PM EST.<br />
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ABOUT
SIXTHMAN: Since 2001, Sixthman has pioneered themed cruise experiences,
creating intimate shared encounters for bands, brands, and their fan
communities. We are proud to be celebrating our 15th year and the
accomplishment of executing 94 festivals, hosting over 207,000 guests
for 835,000 days on vacation at sea with world class artists such as
KISS, Kid Rock, John Mayer, Zac Brown Band, Train, Pitbull, Paramore,
Florida Georgia Line, Diplo, Joe Bonamassa, Lynyrd Skynyrd, 311, Lyle
Lovett, Barenaked Ladies, Sister Hazel and for brand partners such as
Turner Classic Movies, VH1, SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country, Walker Stalker
Con, truTV and others along with Sixthman curated festivals,The Rock
Boat and Cayamo! <br />
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and a truly immersive vacation experience with fan/band interactions
throughout the voyage and in port. Our home ports of call include Miami
and Tampa Florida to dream destinations such as the Virgin Islands,
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Jim Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956505709669073790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434776960890469.post-85309879772239745822016-02-02T18:13:00.003-08:002016-02-02T18:13:33.920-08:00From Big Ben to the Colosseum, see the best of Europe at a discount with Rail Europe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">TORONTO, ON, February 2, 2016 – </span><a href="http://zenogroup.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cf09e55a9bb4bb4b71ded1db9&id=66c1ab7ac7&e=f0bf2ad49b" style="color: #606060; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Rail Europe, Inc.</span></a><span style="color: black;">,
the largest distributor of European rail products in North America,
announces exciting sales promotions this winter, providing travelers
with great deals on popular passes and rail tickets throughout Europe.
Offers include:</span></span>
</span><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">20% off the <strong>France Rail Pass</strong></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">20% off selected <strong>German Rail Passes</strong></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">20% off Standard Premier <strong>Eurostar</strong> tickets</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;"><strong>Free extra train travel days on Eurail passes </strong>including Global, Select, and One-Country Passes</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span><span style="color: black;">Whether
travelling from Paris to Bordeaux, Berlin to Munich, through the Chunnel
to London, or sight-seeing across 28-countries on a Eurail Global Pass,
Rail Europe offers savings and travel inspiration for all jet-setters
this winter.<br />
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<strong><u>FRANCE RAIL PASS</u></strong><br />
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The France Rail Pass provides travelers with extensive travel on the
national rail network of France. Between now and March 31, 2016,
travelers can receive 20% off their choice of pass: a continuous-day
pass for 2, 4, 5, 8 or 15 travel days; or a flexi pass offering choice
of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 days within a 1 month period or 15 days
within a 2 month period.<br />
The France Rail Pass offers bonus discounts on city passes and other
activities, and also offers free travel for up to two children (age
4-11) with each adult and senior, allowing travelers to make the most of
their family vacations.<br />
Restrictions and class validities may apply, see terms and conditions.*<br />
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<strong><u>GERMAN RAIL PASS</u></strong><br />
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The German Rail Pass provides extensive travel on the national German
rail network. Between now and March 30, 2016, travelers can receive 20%
off their choice of 7 flexible travel days within a 1 month period, or 7
consecutive travel days. Reservations are also not required on most
German trains, and the Pass now covers travel to popular destinations in
Belgium, Italy, Austria and the Czech Republic, without additional
country passes or tickets.<br />
The German Rail Pass offers free travel for up to two children (age
6-11) with each adult, allowing travellers to make the most of their
family vacations.<br />
Restrictions and class validities may apply, see terms and conditions.*<br />
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<strong><u>EUROSTAR</u></strong><br />
<br />
Between February 16 and March 29, 2016, receive 20% off </span><a href="http://zenogroup.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cf09e55a9bb4bb4b71ded1db9&id=210f7309d0&e=f0bf2ad49b" style="color: #606060; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Eurostar</span></a><span style="color: black;">
Standard Premier (first class) tickets. Eurostar Standard Premier
tickets offer the best way to travel between London and Paris, Brussels,
Lyon, Avignon or Marseille and connect with rail services to over 100
destinations across Europe. The high speed Eurostar train provides city
centre to city centre convenience, a choice of frequent departures, and
the comfort of Standard Premier service, catering to the unique needs of
the modern traveler.<br />
<br />
Travel date restrictions apply, see terms and conditions.*<br />
<br />
<strong><u>EURAIL</u></strong><br />
<br />
Eurail Passes provide extensive travel on national rail networks across
Europe whether it is unlimited travel for all 28 participating countries
with the Eurail Global Pass, or on a few favourites with the Eurail
Select Pass. Between now and April 29, 2016, travelers can receive the
following free train travel days across the Eurail Pass portfolio of
products:</span></span>
</span><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Eurail Global Pass Continuous:</span></span></span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Purchase 15 days, receive 2 extra train travel days</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Purchase 22 days, receive 3 extra train travel days</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Purchase 1 month, receive 5 extra train travel days</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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</span><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Eurail Global Pass Flexi:</span></span></span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Purchase 5 days within 1 month, receive 1 extra train travel day</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Purchase 7 days within 1 month, receive 1 extra train travel day</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Purchase 10 days within 2 months, receive 2 extra train travel days</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Purchase 15 days within 2 months, receive 2 extra train travel days</span></span><br />
</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Eurail Three Country Select Pass and Eurail Four Country Select Pass:</span></span></span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Purchase 5, 6, 8 or 10 days within 2 months, receive 1 extra train travel day</span></span><br />
</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Eurail Two Country Select Pass:</span></span></span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Purchase 4, 5, 6, 8 or 10 days within 2 months, receive 1 extra train travel day</span></span><br />
</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Eurail One Country Pass:</span></span></span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Purchase 3, 4, 5 or 8 days within 1 month, receive 1 extra train travel day</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: small;">
<span><span style="color: black;">Restrictions and class validities may apply, see terms and conditions.*<br />
<br />
Take advantage of first class savings and book today by visiting Rail Europe’s website at </span><a href="http://zenogroup.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cf09e55a9bb4bb4b71ded1db9&id=574cdf1fad&e=f0bf2ad49b" style="color: #606060; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">raileurope.ca</span></a><span style="color: black;"> or by calling Rail Europe’s contact center.<br />
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<span><strong>*TERMS & CONDITIONS:</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>France Rail Pass</strong><br />
Bookings of a France Rail Pass made from February 2, 2016 through 5:00pm
ET on March 30, 2016 will be eligible for the 20% off discount. Offer
is available for first and second class Adult, Saver, Youth, and Senior
Passes. Offer is limited to bookings made through the promotion’s end
date of 5:00 pm ET on March 30, 2016. Offer is subject to change or
extension without notice. No adjustments can be made on prior purchases.
The France Rail Pass Promotion is non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
In order for one or two children ages 4-11 to travel free with an adult
or senior using a France Rail Pass, the child pass or passes must be
booked in conjunction with the adult or senior rail pass.<br />
<br />
<strong>German Rail Pass</strong><br />
Bookings of a German Rail Pass made from February 2, 2016 through 5:00pm
ET on March 30, 2016 will be eligible for the 20% off discount. Valid
for travel from February 1 – May 31, 2016. All travel must be completed
by 11:59 pm on May 31, 2016. Offer is available for the 7 day
consecutive and 7 day within a 1-month period, first and second class
Adult, Child and Twin Passes. Offer is subject to change or extension
without notice. No adjustments can be made on prior purchases. The
German Rail Pass Promo is non-refundable. The German Rail Pass Promo can
be exchanged only for a regularly priced German Rail Pass of equal or
higher value. The German Rail Pass Promo cannot be exchanged for
another promotional rail pass. In order for one or two children ages
6-11 to travel free with an adult using a German Rail Pass, the child
pass or passes must be booked in conjunction with the adult rail pass.<br />
<br />
<strong>Eurostar</strong><br />
Eurostar Standard Premier tickets show under “Comfort” on the Rail Europe websites. <br />
Eurostar 20% savings offer is valid for bookings of select Standard
Premier tickets made from February 16 through 5:00 pm ET on March 29,
2016. Offer is subject to availability and subject to change or
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) has announced the
launch of new family programs rolling out at more than 300 Le Méridien
and Westin Hotels & Resorts
around the world. In response to the growing global demand of family
travel and their evolving needs, both programs reinvent the kids club
concept, reimagine family experiences within the hotel and introduce
more meaningful branded amenities for young travellers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">With multigenerational family travel on the rise, the programs
specifically cater to the new way modern families travel, with any
combination of parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents traveling with
children of all ages.
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<span style="font-size: small;">“Today’s family
travellers are more active, more global and more socially-connected than
ever before, and the way they travel together has changed
dramatically,” said Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader, Le Méridien
and Westin Hotels & Resorts. “In speaking with our most loyal
guests, we know that the new dream vacation - for many - looks like an
active adventure, exploring new destinations and experiencing a new
culture. To help us develop these new family programs,
we also zeroed in on insights from our littlest travellers, who will
define expectations and inspire the future of family travel.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">From interactive
programming and signature amenities offered at all hotels to physical
play spaces at many resorts, both programs celebrate “the Universal
Language of Play” – a concept that connotes that playing
knows no borders or language barriers but is a vehicle to explore,
learn, develop new skills, express ideas and build relationships with
others. The Westin Family program draws inspiration from nature to
promote a sense of well-being; while Le Méridien Family
channels the inherent creativity and curiosity of children to unlock
destinations through the brand’s Filters of Discovery—Coordinates,
Culture and Cuisine.
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Westin Family Kids
Club is informed by the brand’s Six Pillars of Well-being, featuring
dedicated space for children to eat well, play well, feel well, work
well, move well and sleep (or nap) well. The thoughtful
design of the kids clubs was created with a focus on biophilia, which
suggests that a connection to nature enhances well-being. The colors
found in nature inspired the playful but sophisticated palette, creating
a space that feels youthful and energetic. Meandering
pathways guide kids to explore and learn, building on the idea that
there are no straight lines in nature. The design also includes an
extension of the brand’s Vertical Garden, which allows kids to
experience nature and gardening hands-on. Like Haven, Westin’s
design-driven lobby concept, the approach to The Westin Family Kids
Club includes thoughtful zoning and elements designed to promote
well-being as well as playing, relaxing and achieving.
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<span style="font-size: small;">“Gone are the days where
children want to spend time surrounded by over-stuffed book shelves,
plastic chairs and cartoon characters plastered on the wall,” said Erin
Hoover, Vice President, Global Brand Design,
Westin Hotels & Resorts. “Westin has taken special care to create
spaces that are both good for the environment and healthy for younger
guests. We consciously used responsibly sourced, recycled and low-impact
materials with the goal to improve indoor air quality,
encourage exposure to natural light and promote outdoor activity.” </span></div>
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the narrative of Le Méridien Family Kids Club stays true to the design
principles of the brand and as such, is the
first hotel kids clubs inspired by mid-century modernism. The dedicated
children’s spaces feature impactful arrival art work, flexible seating
and styling elements that playfully mirror the Le Méridien Hub – the
brand’s innovative lobby concept, reflecting
its creative spirit, inspired by coffeehouses, travel and culture.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">“From
big to small, our guests are creative and curious-minded travellers,
and the design and programming at Le Méridien Family
Kids Clubs allows for children to express their creativity in
unexpected ways and learn about the destination they are visiting,” said
Julie Frank, Global Director of Design, Le Meridien Hotels &
Resorts.</span></span></div>
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Méridien Family Kids Clubs draws inspiration from each hotel’s
destination, bringing a layer of local culture and allusions
to iconic landmarks into the design, while the programming continues to
“unlock the destination” with local musical instruments and artful yet
playful games and toys. For instance, stylized life-size maps harken to
coordinates and encourage kids to note where
they are from in the world, creating icebreakers and conversation
starters. Even the snacks served at the Kids Club have a level of
interaction and embrace exposure to local cuisines and ingredients as an
enriching experience.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Designed through the
lens of accomplishment and wonder, The Westin Family program offers a
variety of interactive activities that help children of all age groups
connect with their environment. Both urban and
resort hotels encourage exploration, from crab-hunting at The Westin
Blue Bay Resort & Spa in Hainan, China to cooking activities
fostered by the brand’s partnership with SuperChefs at The Westin Hilton
Head Resort & Spa in South Carolina.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The family program
echoes the Westin mantra that all guests should leave feeling better
than when they arrived, not only the adults; though the wellness
experiences have proven popular with parents and grandparents
as well. “Generation X now loves health and wellness travel,
too—especially coming out of the 2008 recession and as they age,” Julia
Cosgrove, VP and Editor in Chief, AFAR Media, which has partnered with
Westin on local city guides. “As one travel advisor
put it, it’s all about ‘kale, quinoa, and cardio.’ These travellers
want to get away, quickly disconnect, get in shape and bond with
family.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Le Méridien Family aims
to ignite the imagination, so that young and old travellers can discover
together. For instance, Le Méridien Ra Beach Hotel & Resort in
Barcelona offers families of all ages the opportunity
to unlock the destination with bicycle tours and photography lessons
with access to the brand’s exclusive UNLOCKArt art partners in the area.
Many hotels, like Le Méridien Phuket and Le Méridien Monte Carlo, offer
experiences like
<span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #222222;">Pétanque</span> and a coffee and cocoa workshop that playfully harken back to the roots of the Parisian-born brand.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Partners like the LEGO</u></b><u>®<b> Group and Imagination Playground Drive Booking Decisions
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<span style="font-size: small;">Earlier in the year, Le
Méridien announced a global partnership with the LEGO® Group to offer a
welcome amenity to children checking-in to any of its more than 100
hotels and resorts worldwide. Children up to
age 12 will be greeted with a LEGO® toy to enjoy during their stay and
take home as a keepsake from their travels.
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<span style="font-size: small;">Le Méridien has also
engaged Imagination Playground, created by David Rockwell in cooperation
with KaBOOM!, whose goal is to create play spaces that allow children
to create, inspire, and imagine. A perfect fit
for family-focused hotels like Le Méridien Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Golf
Resort & Spa, Imagination Playground encourages kids to be
designers, using the multiple pieces to create their own play space and
tell their own story. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">“More
than two-thirds of our guests look at family programming when making
hotel booking decisions, and increasingly, they value
educational and cultural activities that promote outdoor play,”
continued Povinelli. “The goal of our partnerships is to foster
togetherness and broaden a child’s perspective of the world. Whether
unlocking a destination with Le Méridien or connecting with
nature at Westin, we hope to strengthen bonds and create memories among
families and our youngest guests that are sure to last.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In partnership with C
Space, a customer collaboration agency, Starwood surveyed SPG Members
around the world as the Westin and Le Méridien brands were developing
new family programs. Roughly half of guests surveyed
with children are traveling differently now than they were five years
ago. They tend to travel farther and stay longer, and increasingly, the
cost and amount of guestroom space have become factors in their hotel
booking decisions.
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<span style="font-size: small;">With these trends in
mind, Westin and Le Méridien have introduced a global family package,
where children eat free and have complimentary access to kids clubs, and
families can receive a discount when booking
a second room or have the option to book connecting rooms, based on
availability.
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<span style="font-size: small;">In conjunction with the
global rollout of Westin and Le Méridien family programs, celebrations
will take place globally, including family activities such as language
lessons, shell-painting, star-gazing and local
exploration tours in some of the world’s most exciting destinations
from New York to Dubai, Panama to Phuket.
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<span style="font-size: small;">Additionally, both
brands plan to introduce new kids clubs in new markets, including the
United States, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Mauritius, and Thailand
with more in the pipeline for 2016. Early next year,
The Westin Tashee Resort in Taiwan will fete families with the grand
opening of the hotel, which will feature the largest Westin Family Kids
Club in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">For more information about Westin Family or Le Méridien Family, please visit:
<a href="http://www.westin.com/family" target="_blank">www.westin.com/family</a> or follow <span style="color: blue;">
#WonderAwaits </span>and <a href="http://www.lemeridien.com/family" target="_blank">www.lemeridien.com/family</a> or follow
<span style="color: blue;">#DiscoverTogether.</span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Westin Hotels & Resorts</span></a><span>,
a leader in wellness and
hospitality for more than a decade, lives its philosophy “For a Better
You™” through the brand’s six pillars of well-being: Feel Well, Work
Well, Move Well, Eat Well, Sleep Well and Play Well. At more than 200
hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and
territories, guests can experience offerings that include the iconic
Heavenly® Bed, RunWESTIN™ and Westin Gear Lending with New Balance®,
delicious and nutritious SuperFoodsRx™, the innovative workspace
Tangent, Westin Weekend signature experiences, and Heavenly
Bath and Heavenly Spa. Westin is proud to offer Starwood Preferred
Guest®, the industry’s leading loyalty program. To learn more, visit</span><a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>With
more than 100 Hotels & Resorts worldwide and the strongest, most
globally diverse portfolio in its history, the Paris-born
</span><a href="http://www.lemeridien.com/" target="_blank"><span>Le Méridien</span></a><span>
brand connects the curious and creative-minded traveller to unexpected
and engaging experiences within their destination. With its
brand promise of “Destination Unlocked”, Le Méridien has transformed
numerous guest touch points through global partnerships with creative
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<span style="font-size: 16px;"><em>Asú On the Beach Receives Rave Reviews Following November 1 Opening</em></span> <br /><br />
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<strong style="font-size: 14px;">PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS </strong>- The Turks & Caicos Collection’s all-suites beachfront escape, the
Alexandra Resort, recently completed a property-upgrades program
and has added a new dining spot, Asú on the Beach, as of November 1.<br />
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<span style="height: 200px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 8px; margin-top: 0px; width: 300px;"><img align="left" height="200" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/74a1b1a9-fba0-4a57-b4f7-2f85186aa2ae.png" style="border: 0; display: inline; height: 200px; line-height: 100%; margin: 0px 8px 0px 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />Asú serves
delicious, casual Caribbean and popular international fare. The
restaurant is helmed by Executive Chef Alexander Powell, who hails from
the east coast of the United States and who has a résumé that boasts
such work as training chefs for famed restauranteur Jean-Georges
Vongerichten and overseeing kitchens of five star properties. Restaurant
patrons are sure to swoon at his culinary prowess.</span><br />
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Asú, meaning “sunset” in Taino, the language of the Arawak Indians who
resided in the Turks and Caicos centuries ago, fittingly describes this
beachfront restaurant, which flaunts a prime sunset view of the
Caribbean Sea. </div>
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<span style="height: 199px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 8px; margin-top: 0px; width: 300px;"><img align="right" height="199" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/13df2d8d-55de-433a-8c1d-6a5953c5c278.png" style="border: 0; display: inline; height: 199px; line-height: 100%; margin: 0px 0px 0px 8px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span>In
homage to its island roots, Asú offers diners the option of barefoot
dining in the sand while surrounded by illuminated baskets and the
starlit sky or inside in the newly renovated dining room where the
design aesthetics combine a relaxed environment and chic, contemporary
décor. Also debuting at Asú are a private dining space and new, open
concept kitchen where diners can peek at the culinary masterpieces being
prepared.<br />
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Asú on the Beach is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In
addition to dining at Asú, food and beverage service is available
poolside and at the beach.<br />
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Asú joins the Turks & Caicos Collection's top resort restaurants
that include Kitchen 218 at Beach House, and Salt Bar & Grill and
Fire & Ice at Blue Haven Resort and Marina.<br />
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For additional information on Asú or the Alexandra Resort, please visit <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=eae90662f2&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.alexandraresort.com</a> or call 800-284-0699.<br />
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>AUTHENTIC CARIBBEAN LUXURY</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><b>NEVIS, West Indies – </b>Celebrate in authentic
Caribbean luxury at Four Seasons Resort Nevis. Leave the planning,
cooking and pampering to the Resort’s extraordinary staff, who also will
serve up holiday memories that will last a lifetime.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">With a choice of
four gourmet restaurants, three dedicated bars and lounges, three
infinity pools, 10 tennis courts, a championship 18-hole golf course,
nearly three miles of pristine beach, and an expansive range of sun,
sand and evening events and activities, guests can relax in
extraordinary style at Four Seasons Resort Nevis. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> Travellers have a
choice of two great offers: a <b>30 percent savings</b> for four-night
or longer reservations made 60 days in advance, or a complimentary night
for a five-night stay. Both offers are valid for stays starting Jan. 5,
2016. The advanced-booking offer is valid for stays up to February 8
(except Jan. 21-24 and 31), and the <b>fifth-night free</b> offer is valid for stays up to Mar. 31, 2016. For more information and to take advantage of these offers, please visit </span><a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/Nevis/Offers" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: sans-serif;"><u>http://www.FourSeasons.com/Nevis/Offers</u></span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> At month’s end, guests will
herald in the New Year on Pinney’s Beach with a White Party, featuring
live entertainment, dancing under the stars, and a champagne toast at
midnight to cap off the year with a bang. For the complete program of
events, please visit </span><a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/Nevis/holiday_calendar" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: sans-serif;"><u>www.FourSeasons.com/Nevis/holiday_calendar</u></span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> Travellers can take immediate
advantage of greater convenience – due to a new codeshare partnership
between JetBlue and Seaborne Airlines – on daily flights from nine major
U.S. gateways to Nevis’ Vance W. Amory Airport, via San Juan, Puerto
Rico, as well as non-stop daily flights to St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw
International Airport from Miami International Airport. Weekly flights
from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and London
Gatwick Airport are also available year-round. Seasonal, weekly non-stop
flights depart Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,
Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Newark Liberty International
Airport, and Toronto Pearson International Airport. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> Four Seasons Resort Nevis is
situated along the golden sands of Pinney’s Beach, located on the
western coast of the island of Nevis, minutes from museums, plantation
homes and historic churches dating to the 1600s. As the only Four
Seasons Resort in the Caribbean, the property delivers superior service
in a breathtaking setting, offering an intimate, well-appointed haven
for the experiential traveller in search of authenticity and adventure.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Consistently ranked by travellers and travel experts as one of the top
resorts in the world, Four Seasons Resort Nevis has received numerous
accolades, including the AAA Five Diamond Award. Like </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/fourseasonsresortnevis" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: sans-serif;"><u>Four Seasons Resort Nevis on Facebook</u></span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> and follow </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/fsnevis" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: sans-serif;"><u>@FSNevis on Twitter</u></span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/fsnevis" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: sans-serif;"><u>Instagram</u></span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> and </span><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/fsnevis" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: sans-serif;"><u>Pinterest</u></span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> for the latest news and images. For more information, please visit </span><a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/Nevis" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: sans-serif;"><u>www.FourSeasons.com/Nevis</u></span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> </span></span>Jim Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956505709669073790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434776960890469.post-37110295623054576022015-12-27T18:20:00.004-08:002015-12-27T18:25:58.822-08:00Destination BC Slope Angles, December 2015Here is a captivating collection of Slope Angles from Destination
British Columbia.<br />
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In British Columbia, 10 snow-capped ranges and 13 top-notch ski
resorts — many boasting quaint villages and celebrated après-ski
adventures — offer the ideal incentive to embrace another season of
snow. And here, in Canada's westernmost province, you're bound to
discover the <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,413k,ck3f,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">winter within</a>.<br />
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<a class="subheadings" href="https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/suite#1" id="story1" name="story1"></a><b>Cruise the Contours, See the Sights Along BC's Cross-Country Tracks</b><br />
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In BC, slipping into skinny skis promises a self-propelled
sojourn, embraced by Mother Nature's quiet calm. Here follows a few
local tracks worthy of exploration.<br />
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Adventurers can click in at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, where
more than 688 hectares (1,700 acres) of cruise-worthy trails weave
through old-growth forest. The Vancouver Island destination's Raven
Lodge and Nordic Centre draw enthusiasts to Strathcona Provincial Park, a
striking
expanse that showcases 55 kilometres (34 miles) of machine-groomed
cross-country trails through open meadows and unspoiled forest.
Alternatively, enthusiasts can take in the landscape at a different
pace, and slide into snowshoes for a satisfying crunch into the woods. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,9bac,jven,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">mountwashington.ca</a><br />
<a name='more'></a>On the mainland, Callaghan Country excels in cool-climate
adventure, thanks to 47 kilometres (29 miles) of track-set trails
designed for classic technique and light Nordic ski touring. Situated 20
minutes south of Whistler Village, Callaghan Country accommodates all
comers: a <i>Skinny
Mini</i> orientation to the sport is ideal for newbies; families can
indulge in track time for everyone when outfitted with child-style
chariots (or sled pulls); and Fido can come too, courtesy of a trail
system designed for the click and glide alongside man's best friend. To
break away from
the pack, keeners can opt for an 8.5-kilometre (5.2-mile) snowcat
shuttle to pristine Callaghan Lake, where ski touring is defined by
untracked powder and quiet landscapes. Overnights? Callaghan's
Journeyman Lodge offers eight guest rooms, a convivial lounge and hearty
menus. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,2l07,g3he,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">callaghancountry.com</a><br />
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Dakota Ridge Recreation, a short hop, skip and a ferry ride from
West Vancouver, is home to 20 kilometres (12 miles) of track-set
cross-country ski trails (classic and skate) and eight easy-does-it
kilometres (five miles) of snowshoe trails, all backed by stands of
old-growth forest and open
subalpine. As a bonus, this Sunshine Coast destination boasts volunteer
trail hosts who gamely patrol the area on weekends and provide the
skinny on trail knowledge and safety. For those eager for more
personalized exploration, Alpha Adventures, based in Wilson Creek near
Sechelt, will navigate
through the wilds, offering stellar views of the Coast Mountains and
neighbouring Vancouver Island. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,c12t,lfn9,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">dakotaridge.ca</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,jmd2,5n5d,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">outdooradventurestore.ca</a><br />
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For a change of pace, enthusiasts can discover BC's cowboy country
further northeast near Clinton. Here, along the area's Big Bar Ski
Trails, just north of town, cruises through the contours wind alongside
pretty forest trails packed with snow. Options include soft glides along
25
kilometres (15 miles) of groomed track or adrenalin-inducing propels
through an additional 25 kilometres (15 miles) of un-groomed backcountry
trails — all areas managed deftly by volunteers. Excursions promise
rosy-cheeked results, and may even reward with a camera-ready peek at
resident deer
and moose. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,3m7x,30yy,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">village.clinton.bc.ca</a><br />
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More than 105 kilometres (65 miles) of cross-country track
provides the pull at SilverStar Mountain Resort and nearby Sovereign
Lake Nordic Centre, northeast of Vernon. Boasting Canada's largest daily
groomed trail network and some of the most consistent snow conditions
in the province,
this interconnected trail system is a favourite training ground for both
the Canadian and USA National Cross Country and Biathlon teams. It's
not hard to see why: lift-accessed upper trails, three warming huts,
eye-popping views, plus specialized camps and events all quicken the
pace. Add
meticulous grooming, top-notch facilities and ski-in, ski-out
accommodation to the mix, and devotees have the makings of an
exhilarating, self-propelled adventure. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,96of,c0if,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">skisilverstar.com</a><br />
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<a class="subheadings" href="https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/suite#2" id="story2" name="story2"></a><b>From City Sights to Mountain Peaks: Vancouver's North Shore Beckons</b><br />
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On Vancouver's North Shore, three mountains loom large, each
promising high-adrenalin winter experiences, just beyond the city
lights.<br />
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Cypress Mountain, northwest of the city, has been a favoured local
destination for nearly a century. While the mountain's infrastructure
has expanded over the years — to 53 downhill ski runs and four terrain
parks — the essentials have remained the same: here, adventurists
revel in carve-worthy slopes and the highest verticals on the North
Shore. Cross-country skiers and snowshoers share in the rush, too, with
nearly 19 kilometres (12 miles) of snowy alpine terrain; snowshoers
would be wise to sign up for the guided <i>Hollyburn Meadows Tour</i>, a soft-footed
excursion that promises insight into the area's cultural and natural history. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,im5v,2lhu,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">cypressmountain.com</a><br />
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North America's largest aerial tramway ride awaits adventurists at
the base of Grouse Mountain, a quick trip that whisks skiers and
boarders to a mountaintop complete with a chalet, skating rink, sleigh
rides and, when the season's right, a visit from the man in red himself.
Here,
adventure options run the gamut with 26 ski and snowboard runs, two
terrain parks, 10 kilometres (six miles) of snowshoe trails and
illuminated "Light Walk" strolls around Blue Grouse Lake. Following a
day's play, après-ski dining and entertainment options abound with
everything from
locally sourced menus at the Observatory to lick-your-fingers pub fare
from Lupins Café, capped with views of the city below. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,cfmj,4gqy,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">grousemountain.com</a><br />
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For a classic west coast ski experience, Mt Seymour hits all the
right notes. This family-owned mountain — and the North Shore's first
terrain park — is revered by locals. While winter sport junkies revel in
its four diverse terrain parks, Mt Seymour's terrain is not solely
for thrill-seekers; thanks to the North Shore's longest-running Ski
& Snowboard School, and excellent beginner and intermediate terrain,
the resort is ideal for families and for those eager to begin their
snow career. (In particular, Mt Seymour's Goldie Meadows learning area,
featuring
the North Shore's only covered magic carpet, is best for shuttling
newbies to the top of the slopes.) Enthusiasts can round out the fun at
the toboggan and snow tube parks, or with snowshoe stomps through Mt
Seymour's old-growth-forest setting. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,b9c,6uub,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">mtseymour.ca</a><br />
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<a class="subheadings" href="https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/suite#3" id="story3" name="story3"></a><b>It's Always a Snow Day in BC's North</b><br />
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Northern BC has long been a haven for outdoor adventurists, and
when the snow flies, skis and boards are standard equipment — and always
at the ready — for every intrepid adventurer.<br />
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Shames Mountain near Terrace, for example, promises a flurry of
activity once the temperature drops. Here, mega snowfalls routinely draw
skiers and riders, and in this quiet, rural setting, fresh tracks are
frequently on the menu. As Canada's only non-profit, co-operatively
owned ski hill
(locals formed My Recreational Mountain Coop in order to purchase and
operate Shames Mountain), this northern gem offers choice intermediate
and advanced runs, alongside an expansive backcountry landscape. In
addition, skiers and boarders can expect spectacular fluted ridges and
peaks spread in
every direction, while natural glades make for heart-thumping tree
skiing, Northern BC-style. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,h0ie,2hiu,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">mymountaincoop.ca</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,7xqy,66al,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">ski-shames.ca</a><br />
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Further northeast in the Bulkley Valley near Smithers, Hudson Bay
Mountain Resort draws the faithful every year, due largely to the area's
natural mountain-range topography combined with the ferocity of
northern Pacific weather systems. The result: Mother Nature's ultimate
snow
machine. On mountain, enthusiasts can carve through 127 hectares (315
acres) of big mountain terrain, and they'll even be tempted to stay a
while, thanks to <i>Ski & Stay</i> packages that combine one day's
play (or more) with an overnight at the Aspen Inn and Suites or the
Prestige
Hudson Bay Lodge. For a change of pace, intermediate and expert skiers
can switch their gear for backcountry boards to make tracks along the
Hankin-Evelyn Backcountry Recreation Area, where 13 cut ski runs, five
alpine bowls and a day-use shelter in the sub-alpine are sure to stir
the adventurist
spirit. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,azln,55or,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">hudsonbaymountain.com</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,3r2s,dwjz,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">bbss.ca/hankin</a><br />
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Snow-packed exploration continues north of Prince George, where
Powder King reigns. Here, the resort is situated a mere 462 metres
(1,500 feet) from Highway 97, but Powder King feels worlds away from the
bustle of your average ski resort. Breathtaking drops, challenging,
groomed slopes and
excellent tree riding draw devotees, while 38 runs (most, like Penny
Lane and Lovely Rita, named for popular Beatles tunes) and a
trickster-friendly snowboard cross track are sure to mix things up.
Those who wish to linger can bunk at the Powder King Mountain Hotel, an
old-school-style hostel at the
base of the mountain that offers cosy comfort for powder-hungry crews. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,44xc,fhmf,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">powderking.com</a><br />
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Just west of Prince George, Otway Nordic Centre is home to a
55-kilometre (34-mile) trail system that is a tempting blend of smooth
grooves and technical track. As the site for the <i>Cross-Country Skiing</i>, <i>Biathlon</i> and <i>Para-Nordic</i> events during the <i>2015 Canada
Winter Games</i> — Canada's largest multi-sport competition for young
athletes — Otway upped its game and refurbished its competition
facilities, a $1.7 million upgrade that included expanded stadiums and
new technical buildings, alongside courses primed for future
international
competition. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,210x,ew1s,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">caledonianordic.com</a><br />
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<a class="subheadings" href="https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/suite#4" id="story4" name="story4"></a><b>British Columbia's Ski Resorts are Home to Unexpected Adventure</b><br />
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While it's no surprise that Canada's westernmost province is home
to stellar ski resorts, it's the unexpected adventures that are cause
for pause.<br />
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<b>These Treads are Trending</b><br />
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Cool kids are cruising on fat bikes in British Columbia — the
hottest new adventure to hit the snow this season. Where to hop in the
saddle? Whistler Olympic Park debuts the wide tires this winter along
specially designated trails (adventurers who two-wheel it after 5 p.m.
on Wednesdays
can spin their wheels for just $5). In BC's Okanagan, enthusiasts can
hit more than 15 kilometres (nine miles) of fat bike trails at
SilverStar Mountain Resort during regular cross-country ski hours; this
is just one excursion available with the resort's My1Pass, which
features access to
all-inclusive lift tickets for skiers and boarders, downhill rushes at
the tube park, skating on the outdoor mountain pond and snowshoe and
cross-country treks through forests of fir. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,5non,guzk,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">whistlersportlegacies.com</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,dgms,d3s4,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">skisilverstar.com</a><br />
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Further east in BC's Kootenay Rockies, Kimberley Alpine Resort and
sister mountain Fernie Alpine Resort have both joined the fat tire
fleet. At each, mammoth tires and low gearing equal pedals in the snow
that are easy to master, for both first-timers and seasoned cyclists.
More steam?
Kimberley promises a whopping 50 kilometres (31 miles) of designated and
groomed trails for bikers of all skill levels. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,d3xp,dog0,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">skikimberley.com</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,f7da,7sx6,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">skifernie.com</a><br />
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At Panorama Mountain Resort, further southeast near Invermere,
keeners can gear up in the Lower Village's Nordic Centre, where
Panorama's outdoor adventure crew will provide intel on where best to
make tracks (the firmer the Nordic trails, the better). Finally,
Whitewater Ski Resort
near Nelson adds a twist to their fat bike fun with new multi-use trails
that welcome two-wheelers alongside their furry four-legged friends. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,ibr2,je3i,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">PanoramaResort.com</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,hn2c,loo6,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">skiwhitewater.com</a><br />
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<b>Bright Lights, Big Skiing</b><br />
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In BC's Okanagan, Big White Ski Resort doesn't call it a day when
the sun sets. On the contrary; here, skiers and boarders are welcome to
shred to their heart's content, all on the largest night skiing area in
Western Canada. Every Tuesday through Saturday enthusiasts can board the
Bullet Express and Plaza Chair (featuring a combined capacity of more
than 5,000 people per hour) to explore terrain lit by bright lights.
Bonus: these rides will deposit skiers and boarders on the longest
vertical drop (596 metres or 1,955 feet) found on any North American
night skiing area. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,a23m,k957,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">bigwhite.com</a><br />
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A ski or snowboard glide under the stars is what's in store at
Kimberley Alpine Resort, where, when the moon is high, the natural
landscape takes on an ethereal hue. Calm, crisp nights mean enthusiasts
can navigate the terrain at a leisurely pace, while season-long <i>Night Races</i> and
<i>Rail Jams</i> are sure to amp up the action and quicken the pulse.
As added incentive, Kimberley boasts the longest night skiing run
(approximately 2,500 metres or 8,202 feet) in North America. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,cn4a,4rhw,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">skikimberley.com</a><br />
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<b>Panorama's Delectable Hut-to-Hut Experience</b><br />
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While Panorama Mountain Resort is home to memorable downhill
pursuits, equally delectable on-mountain experiences await within the
destination's rustic cabin and huts, each built to resemble shelters
that peppered the landscape during the fur trade era.<br />
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Mile 1 Hut, situated, appropriately, at the top of Mile One Lift,
is a good place to start with its offering of gooey cheese fondue next
to a blazing outdoor fire pit. Skiers and boarders can counteract their
caloric intake with a leisurely ski or snowboard down Showoff run; if
riding on a
full stomach doesn't appeal, downloading via the chairlift is a ready
option.<br />
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Set midway down Panorama's Rollercoaster run, Elkhorn Cabin is
suited for a warming lunch, a la Swiss raclette (translation: guests
will melt a cornucopia of cheese, vegetables and meat on their own
personal grill). It's a tasty, albeit messy, bit of indulgence that
rises to another
level when served with local BC wines and craft beer.<br />
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For a final stop, the Summit Hut, at the top of Panorama Mountain,
satisfies hungry crews with both quick mid-afternoon re-fuels
(favourite nibbles include bratwurst and enormous home-baked cookies)
and unhurried, private fondue parties. Enthusiasts will helicopter to
Panorama's peak for
the latter experience, which serves up a traditional cheese and
chocolate menu, deliciously paired with BC vintages. Following a final
toast, diners will clip in for a scenic ski down to the village or
return to the base by helicopter, bellies full. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xh5t,3k48,98n7,1w5o,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">PanoramaResort.com/mountain-hut-fondue</a><br />
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The world's largest winter carnival will enliven Québec City for 2 weeks under the theme My Carnival.</div>
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Biggest winter multisport event in the world that includes biking, running, skiing, skating and snowshoeing. </div>
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German Christmas Market
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Discover the magic of the Holidays and experience an authentic European Christmas market. </div>
<a href="http://ofsys.com/T/OFC4/L2S/2229/B2697744/4LAf/740260/26761740/YfuS6F/2/1247070/mozt13z2/I/753284/kvq9gG.html" style="color: #007dc3;" target="_blank">Watch the video</a><br />
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Red Bull Crashed Ice track building
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See the impressive construction of the Red Bull Crashed Ice track in Old Québec</div>
<a href="http://ofsys.com/T/OFC4/L2S/2229/B2697744/4LAf/740260/26761830/DOt0sq/2/1247070/mozt13z2/I/753284/kvq9gG.html" style="color: #007dc3;" target="_blank">Watch the video</a><br />
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Show me Québec City
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Admire these splendid images of Québec City and take in all its beauty.</div>
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<span style="color: #2c3e50; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;">Québec City, one of the best cities in the world</span><br /><br /><br />
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Québec City
ranks 23rd in Condé Nast Traveler's top 30 best cities in the world.
Since the Reader's Choice Awards are voted by the public, it's an even
bigger honor! </div>
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<a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-10-20/top-25-cities-in-the-world-readers-choice-awards-2014/8" style="color: #007dc3; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">See the top 30</a></div>
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Focus on the Holidays in Old Québec
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Photo: Ville de Québec
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story Ideas from Destination British Columbia, December 2015</span><br />
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Here is a captivating collection of Fresh Story Ideas from
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Crashing waves and wildlife wonders. Cool exploration and small town festivals. It's winter season in British Columbia.<br />
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<strong>Break the Waves (and Brace for Storms)</strong><br />
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While skis and snowboards are primed for the winter season, boards
of a different sort make an appearance on Vancouver Island's west
coast, namely November through March when waves are at their peak.
Indeed, cooler temperatures mark the province's annual surf season, a
time when swells
climb as high as six metres (20 feet) before crashing against the
coastline. To best maneuver the boundless blue, adventurers can suit up
with local pros, including Tofino's female-focused Surf Sister and Long
Beach Lodge Resort's skilled crew, the latter boasting a Surf Club
complete with a
hot pool, sauna, showers, change rooms and cappuccinos by the fire. For a
full coastal experience, Wya Point, further south in Ucluelet, promises
First Nations-led surf lessons that offer historical insight into the
traditional landscape. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,3so4,bdg0,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">surfsister.com</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,h2lz,f9jq,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">longbeachlodgeresort.com</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,1yu0,a20k,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">tourismtofino.com<a name='more'></a></a><br />
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Tip: Winter storms are a welcome sight on the Island and
enthusiasts can make a night of it at either surf-side town, thanks to a
variety of opportunities that embrace the elements — from Wya Point's
eco-yurt <em>Winter Glamping Package</em> to The Wickaninnish Inn's rain
gear-clad <em>Storm Watcher's</em> exploration in the wild. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,i189,6grq,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">wyapoint.com</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,bcsk,6xeh,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">wickinn.com</a><br />
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<strong>Watch for Whales</strong><br />
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While stormy surf draws adventurers to the west coast,
cool-weather months also prove the perfect time for another, rather
massive, migration. Come March, the coastal communities of Tofino and
Ucluelet celebrate majestic grey whales during the aptly named <em>Pacific Rim Whale Festival</em>,
a
16-day showcase of insightful events and cultural delights. On the
roster: inspirational talks and interpretive walks, children's
activities, First Nations workshops and more. As a bonus, the event,
which runs March 12 - 27, 2016, marks the 30th anniversary of the
larger-than-life fest. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,867u,7c0t,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">pacificrimwhalefestival.com</a><br />
<br />
<strong>Fly High</strong><br />
<br />
Birds of a feather flock to BC when the temperature plunges, a
time when locals and visitors alike take in the province's bald eagle
migration. Here, select rivers and shorelines that snake through the
landscape provide a temporary home for these mighty creatures, where
they roost and feed
on salmon that are reaching their journey's end. Hot spots to break out
the binoculars include Harrison Mills, north of Chilliwack, where the
Chehalis Flats Bald Eagle and Salmon Preserve provides prime observation
opportunities; for unfettered views tucked within heated boats,
adventurers can
climb aboard with Fraser River Safaris. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,asjg,1rzn,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">fraserriversafari.com</a><br />
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Further west near Whistler, Brackendale's Squamish and Cheakamus
rivers provide respite for thousands of feathered creatures, showcasing
stellar glimpses December through mid-January when eagle viewing is
best. Here, the Sunwolf rafting crew also takes to the water, this time
outfitting
keeners in full rain gear for gentle floats down the Cheakamus River.
These excursions prove a highlight during the <em>Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival & Count</em>
at the Brackendale Art Gallery (the annual count takes place Sunday,
January 3), and this season marks its 30th year of the
month-long January fest with cultural events, musical performances, art
shows and a compelling lecture series — not to mention an ideal vantage
spot for birders to revel in the winged masses perched high in the
trees, coolly surveying the landscape below. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,dk2q,bao4,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">sunwolf.net</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,c76u,ds44,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">brackendaleartgallery.com</a><br />
<br />
<strong>Explore an Ice Cave, Sleep in a Snow Hotel</strong><br />
<br />
On Whistler's doorstep to the north, Head-Line Mountain Holidays
sets a dramatic scene in the province's serene icefields. Following a
short helicopter ride from the mountain town to the local ice cap,
enthusiasts suit up for guided exploration through a natural ice cave,
bedazzled
with ice flows in stunning shades of aqua blue; a tasty mountain-style
lunch tops the experience. For those who wish to linger, Head-Line's own
Snow Hotel, also set on the ice cap, promises cool comfort far from the
madding crowd. Ice cave explorations, glacier walks, stargazing, a
wilderness
spa and even yoga sessions are all added perks to Head-Line's snowy
stays. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,3ntz,meq0,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">headlinemountainholidays.com</a><br />
<br />
<strong>Hit the Snowshoe Trail</strong><br />
<br />
While casual crunches through BC's snow-packed landscape are
commonplace in the winter months, the more adventurous can opt for
multi-day excursions, many through thick forests of fir. In the
province's Thompson Okanagan, snowshoers will relish light-footed
exploration through Wells
Gray Provincial Park, particularly when they team up with the outdoor
adventure crew at Wells Gray Adventure Tours. Their destination: Fight
Meadow, in the province's Bull Valley, where backcountry skiers and
snowshoers seek solace amid a snowy sub-alpine meadow landscape. It's
here, too,
that explorers will find respite at Fight Meadow Chalet, a backcountry
lodge revered for its welcoming, rustic charm. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,lnb,1q5l,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">skihike.com</a><br />
<br />
<strong>Mush!</strong><br />
<br />
One dogsled team, one trail and one white-knuckle thrill ride
through British Columbia's backcountry bear the markings of a memorable
winter adventure. Indeed, dogsledding has come a long way from its roots
as a traditional mode of transport; today, this tour of the terrain is a
high-adrenalin, low impact (and shriek-worthy) way to make tracks. A few
local events attest to that fact.<br />
<br />
Take, for example, the annual Northern BC <em>Caledonia Classic Dogsled Races</em>
in Fort St. James, an exciting mid- and long-distance sprinting event
that attracts racers from across North America each February. In
addition, the annual <em>Gold Rush Trail Dog Mail Run</em>, January 21 -
24,
2016, draws the faithful to the province's Cariboo region for three days
of official service. During the high-octane event, dog sled teams,
skijorers and snowshoers journey over three separate looped trails
between Quesnel and Barkerville, all to deliver official Canada Post
mail. It's not
all business, though: additional activities include a banquet and an
auction alongside backcountry games and skills-testing sessions. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,7c28,jfg3,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">fsjcaledoniaclassic.com</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,eq9q,93y6,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">dogsledmailrun.ca</a><br />
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<strong>Rev the Engines</strong><br />
<br />
With its snow-blanketed swaths of white, British Columbia's winter
canvas proves the ultimate destination for avid snowmobilers, a.k.a.
sledders. Couple this with easy access into the province's backcountry
and adventurers have more than enough incentive to rev their engines.<br />
<br />
Options? The Kamloops area in the Thompson Okanagan showcases a
range of trail options, with everything from lake and meadow vistas to
abundant powder and picturesque mountain terrain often tackled when
cruising with Sun Peaks Adventure Tours, situated at Sun Peaks Resort.
Further east, the
Rocky, Purcell, Selkirk and Monashee mountains in the Kootenay Rockies
beckon with vast backcountry and panoramic views. Here, adventurers can
hop in the saddle with Rocky Mountain Riders — just one outdoor crew
that can guide snowmobilers into the alpine near Golden. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,5rzj,gfy,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">sunpeaksresort.com/winter/activities/snowmobile-tours</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,95bz,7ay2,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">rockymountainriders.com</a><br />
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The Bridge River Valley, located in the south Chilcotin Mountains,
is something of a sledder's paradise, too, with a vast network of
trails and local outfitters in the neighboring communities of Gold
Bridge and Bralorne; Chilcotin Holidays and the folks from Bralorne
Adventure Lodge are
stoked to lead the charge through this wintry landscape. Also in the
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region, Tweedsmuir Provincial Park's Rainbow
Range, accessible from Highway 20 near Heckman Pass, is a prime
snowmobiling destination, with a cabin that can be reserved through
Tweedsmuir Ski Club. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,7tn2,7iul,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">chilcotinholidays.com</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,8ctz,hnrx,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">bralorneadventurelodge.com</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,lq4k,jlsl,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">tweedsmuirskiclub.com/overnight-cabin-reconstruction-1</a><br />
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In Northern BC, the snowmobiling options are limitless, but two
popular trail networks are at Tumbler Ridge, with its offering of
designated snowmobile trails, and Terrace, with its groomed routes in
the surrounding mountains. Here, sledders can find their way with Wild
River Adventure Tours
(near Tumbler Ridge) and Harvey Mountain Adventures (east of Terrace)
blazing the trail. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,lmzl,maao,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">wildrivertours.ca</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,ecqw,1lo6,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">smitherssnowmobiletours.com</a><br />
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<strong>Retreat to Small Towns</strong><br />
<br />
When the snow begins to fall, thoughts instinctively turn to
wintry celebration. And in BC, small towns with big-time charm prove the
ideal destinations to embrace winter's chill — or get out of the cold.<br />
<br />
In Prince George, for example, the <em>Coldsnap Winter Music Festival</em>
provides an excellent opportunity to warm the fingers and toes during
its annual nine-day fest, an inspiring showcase of blues, jazz, indie
rock and world music masters. On the roster for January 22 – 30, 2016:
the hypnotic piano sounds of The Devin Cuddy Band; stylistic jazz
musings, courtesy of Jaclyn Guillou; on-point harmonies from the
all-female trio The Sweet Lowdown; righteous beats from Vancouver-based
The Matinée and more. Complementing additional mainstage performances, <em>Coldsnap</em>
promises local music nights and free workshops throughout the week, featuring many of the festival's big-name draws. Cool, man. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,mfqk,di9x,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">coldsnapfestival.com</a><br />
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Further southeast, BC's Kootenay Rockies is home base for the <em>Rossland Winter Carnival</em>,
an annual festival steeped in tradition. Set for January 28 – 31, 2016,
this fest has been going strong since the winter of 1898, when local
resident and ski enthusiast Olaus Jeldness
officially kicked off the community's celebration of snow. While much
has changed since the carnival's inception, the gathering still holds
fast to its original credo of family-focused fun, thanks to a jam-packed
schedule that includes a <em>Bobsled Race</em>, the <em>Blizzard Music
Festival</em>, a fast-paced <em>King of the Mountain Race</em> at RED Mountain Resort (featuring ski, telemark and snowboard disciplines), a costumed <em>Carnival Parade</em> and plenty of activity for the little ones. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,7hdo,cqx7,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">rosslandwintercarnival.com</a><br />
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Adventurers can point their compass north for Fort St. John's annual <em>High on Ice Winter Festival</em>,
a free family-favourite slated for February 5 – 8, 2016. This signature
event embraces all things frosty, be it international ice carving
displays and snow sculpting challenges,
sleigh rides, an ice-fishing derby and even outdoor baseball. Little
ones won't be left out either, thanks to slippery rides on hand-carved
ice slides, toboggan races and more, all set within a friendly community
shaped by the mighty Peace River and its surrounding valley. Come in
from the cold?
Not a chance. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1xe24,3k48,3itb,67zh,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">fortstjohn.ca/ice</a><br />
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Jim Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956505709669073790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434776960890469.post-7442087594012885682015-12-03T11:29:00.003-08:002015-12-03T11:30:09.042-08:00Four Seasons Resort Nevis presents Nevisian Jubilee Package<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>AUTHENTIC CARIBBEAN LUXURY MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY</b></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>NEVIS, WEST INDIES – </b>Experience
25 years of Caribbean excellence in five extraordinary days. The year
2016 marks Four Seasons Resort Nevis’ silver anniversary and the Resort
is launching a year-round celebration of a quarter century of authentic
Caribbean luxury.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">As part of the celebration, Four Seasons Resort Nevis
is presenting the Nevisian Jubilee package for couples to enjoy the best
of the Nevis resort. The $25,000 anniversary package includes five
nights in luxury suite accommodations, exclusive airport lounge access,
roundtrip ground and sea transfer to the Resort, breakfast buffet,
couples spa treatment, luxury beach cabana, gourmet beachside dinner,
unlimited golfing and tennis, a private mixology class, and a Sea Turtle
Conservation Sponsorship.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">For more information about the Nevisian
Jubilee package, please visit </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/offers/nevisian_jubilee_package/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">http://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/offers/nevisian_jubilee_package/</span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">. To book the Nevisian Jubilee celebration experience, please call 869-469-6234.</span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Nevisian Jubilee guests can immediately
enjoy 25 years of excellence as soon as they touch down at the airport.
Guests flying into St. Kitts airport will be met on the tarmac and
whisked away in a private luxury vehicle to the elegant </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/destination/yu_lounge/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">YU Lounge</span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">,
where they savour champagne and gourmet hors d’oeuvres in a refined and
relaxing atmosphere, while their luggage claim and entry processing are
handled by the staff. Guests will then board a private car to meet the
Four Seasons launch to carry them on a breathtaking 40-minute crossing
to the Resort’s on-property pier.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">During their stay in a Luxury Suite,
Nevisian Jubilee guests will start each day with the fresh and
flavourful harvest of the island at Neve’s gourmet breakfast buffet.
Throughout their stay, the Resort’s six hard and four clay tennis courts
and the championship, 18-hole Robert Trent Jones II golf course are
open for them to play without limit.</span> <br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">After a day on the greens and courts,
guests will refresh and rejuvenate with a couple’s Spa session,
incorporating the restorative properties of fresh ingredients from the
Spa’s herb garden. Guests also can have some fun and learn the
fundamentals in creating their own cocktails with a private couple’s
mixology class with the Resort’s award-winning Mixologist Kendie
Williams in the 101 Rums Bar, the only Caribbean bar dedicated to
fine-aged rums of the region and beyond. Then, Four Seasons Resort
Nevis’ commemorative cookbook, filled with recipes for the Resort’s
feature dishes and cocktails, will be theirs to keep and continue the
Nevisian magic at home.</span> <br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Guests also can take in a luxurious day
on the golden sand of Nevis and in one of the Resort’s four Beach
Houses, luxury 200-sq. ft. cabanas and enjoy many included amenities,
such as a bottle of champagne, lunch, and a reflexology treatment for
two. The relaxing beach day is then wrapped up perfectly with a gourmet
sunset dinner in the Beach House accompanied with cocktails and a bottle
of wine. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Vacationers also can opt for the
$50,000 Ultimate Nevisian Jubilee package, which includes all the
amenities noted above, but upgrades guests’ accommodations in one of the
Resort’s private luxury four-bedroom Sunset Hill villas for eight
guests. Villa guests will enjoy a private chef dinner in their luxury
accommodation along with a fun pool party instead of the beach dinner.
Included in each package is a sponsorship for sea turtle conservation,
and guests will receive a personalized sea turtle sponsorship
certificate to take home.</span> <br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Four Seasons Resort Nevis is situated
along the golden sands of Pinney’s Beach, located on the western coast
of the island of Nevis, minutes from museums, plantation homes and
historic churches dating to the 1600s. As the only Four Seasons Resort
in the Caribbean, the property delivers superior service in a
breathtaking setting, offering an intimate, well-appointed haven for the
experiential traveller in search of authenticity and adventure. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small;">Consistently ranked by travellers and travel experts as one of the top
resorts in the world, Four Seasons Resort Nevis has received numerous
accolades, including the AAA Five Diamond Award. Follow the Resort on
social media at @FSNevis. For more information, please visit </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/Nevis" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">http://www.FourSeasons.com/Nevis</span></a><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">.</span></span><br />
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Jim Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956505709669073790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434776960890469.post-19934392264654759632015-09-13T14:43:00.003-07:002015-09-13T15:02:38.445-07:00Veteran outfitter Western River Expeditions names top favorite whitewater runs on Colorado River<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>SALT LAKE CITY – </b>Where’s the wild water on the mighty Colorado River?<br />
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The
legendary Colorado River is just another float trip until it crashes
into Westwater Canyon just over the Utah/Colorado border and upstream
from Moab, UT, says whitewater rafting pioneer Western River Expeditions
(<a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=4bb5ba633d&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.westernriver.com/</a>).<br />
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After this introductory splash, named by <i>National Geographic </i>as
“The West’s best short whitewater run,” the Colorado River gains
momentum and a well-earned reputation for some real kick-in-the-butt,
whitewater rapids that live deep down in the Canyonlands of Utah
(Cataract Canyon) and farther down in the Grand Canyon of Arizona.<br />
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<img align="left" height="198" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/f371021b-b9c6-4948-a580-94952020f816.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 198px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />While
every commercial boatman has his or her own favorite, the team at
Western River Expeditions got together and agreed upon their top eight
most beloved rapids along the course of the Colorado River. While
there’s still time to enjoy a trip this season, reservations are already
open for 2016, a year that may experience the best spring runoff on
record thanks to the predicted effects of an unusually strong El Niño,
adds Brandon Lake, CMO of <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=4e3511a2f0&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Western River Expeditions</a>.<br />
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<b>8.</b> <b>House Rock Rapid, mile 17, Grand Canyon (rated </b><b>8/10 on the Grand Canyon’s 1-10 scale):</b>
House Rock is a fun left side run along a sheer canyon wall, with a
great hole at the bottom. Rafters can grab as much or as little of the
hole as they want. This rapid is a good indicator of what is to come in
the way of hits further down river.<br />
<br />
<b><img align="right" height="200" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/d452c03a-bacf-49ee-aaac-949ca2e1922b.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 200px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />7. Skull Rapid, Westwater Canyon (rated </b><b>Class IV+):</b>
Tight canyon walls and a big rock in the middle create a big hole and
wave, both obstacles difficult to avoid. Rock of Shock is a canyon wall
that splits the current immediately below the initial hole. Billow to
the left and you’re done. Billow to right and you enter the “Room of
Doom” carved out of the right side wall by the vortex created by the
split current from the Rock of Shock.<br />
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<b>6. Hance Rapid, mile 76.5, Grand Canyon (rated </b><b>10/10):</b>
Just before the Colorado River descends into the ‘inner gorge’ of the
Grand Canyon, it is strained through a wide rock garden known as Hance
Rapid. Smaller boats can sneak a line through the left side between
medium sized pour-overs and car sized boulders. The typical run enters
from the right then quickly darts toward the ‘Duck Pond’ in the center
to avoid the main pull of current that cascades over a mess of
house-sized boulders just right of center. Below the duck pond is a
wedge run between two pour-overs. Anything outside of that pinball line
in the center of the froth leads to holding on tight while possibly
banging through sideways or even backwards. From a passenger’s
perspective it’s a fun ride like most other rapids, but the guide really
sweats it out in Hance!<br />
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<b>5. Big Drop 3, Cataract Canyon (rated Class IV):</b> After
Big Drop 2 comes Big Drop 3. In high water, Big Drop 2 and 3 basically
merge into just one enormous drop. Left of center in Big Drop 3 is a
place to avoid called Satan’s Gut. Often the National Park Service will
have in high water levels a rescue boat hanging around the Big Drops --
for good reason.<br />
<br />
<b><img align="left" height="200" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/67aadb42-862c-4ce9-bfbe-b0fc6948707f.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 200px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />4. Big Drop 2, Cataract Canyon (rated Class IV):</b>
In the spring, with flows of over 50,000 cubic feet per second, it is
perhaps the largest of the largest whitewater in North America -- even
surpassing that of the Grand Canyon. When a high water year does happen
once a decade or so, it is not an overstatement to say the waves in Big
Drop 2 and 3 are nearly three stories high. In regular to low water
flows the rapids of <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=2a44040b33&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Cataract Canyon</a>
calm down but are exciting none-the-less with difficult rock mazes,
punctuated with hard-hitting whitewater. When John Wesley Powell and his
men first encountered these gnarly rapids back in late summer of 1869,
they lacked the skill and equipment to joyfully navigate them. They
lined their boats around all of them, and spoke only of the toil and
labor. But today it’s more fun to run them! As rafters set up for Big
Drop 2 the river drops out of view. Little Niagara appears on river
right; this is a pour over to avoid without dodging too far to the left.
The risk is being swallowed by Satan’s Gut where Big Drop 2 flows
immediately into Big Drop 3.<br />
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<b>3. Hermit Rapid, mile 95, Grand Canyon (rated 8/10): </b>What
Hermit Rapid lacks in appellation, it makes up for in pure ride.
Roughly eight massive roller-coaster-like waves line up with a
‘sky-is-falling’ crescendo on the last one. Adventurers emerge (soaked)
with an adrenaline surge they’ve likely never experienced before. Some
smaller boats are compelled to avoid the largest of these rolling
compression waves but a good oarsman or kayaker who can match the
momentum of the wave may get a smaller craft through without getting
flipped. <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=07ba96015f&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Western’s J-Rig rafts</a>
were designed with large water rapids in mind, and the J-Rig really
shines in Hermit. The way it flexes over the waves with its two-part
frame system enhances the ride like no other raft.<br />
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<b><img align="right" height="200" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/4929017f-fb7b-4a4d-b919-ee09ef8db2f2.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 200px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />2. Lava Falls Rapid, mile 179, Grand Canyon (rated 10/10): </b>Lava
Falls has a big reputation. Before Crystal came along this was the
premier drama-maker. This rapid, sometimes called “Vulcan”, is what is
left from dinosaur days of a 500-foot-high lava dam across the river.
Today the 15-foot-high and 30-foot-wide ledge hole is enough to strip
boats of all their inhabitants, gear, frames, straps and inflation.
Although some YouTube fame-seekers have tried (and failed) to prove
otherwise, there is no middle run through Lava Falls. It is a big run on
the right side of the ledge hole through the boat-swallowing V-wave and
then through unpredictably rolling seas that build and crash against
the house-sized chunk of lava at the bottom right known as “Big Bertha.”
There’s a lot of water, a lot of drop and a very dangerous ledge hole
at the top. Knowing where to be and where not to be, and knowing where
you are in relation to either of those is the key to any rapid. This one
can be very deceiving from above. Whether upside-down or right-side up,
don’t underestimate “Son of Lava” just downstream of the tail waves.
The left-side run is a narrow Vulcan “trick” with some unpleasant
consequences if you don’t get the line just right.<br />
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<b><img align="left" height="227" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/764b0bcb-a5eb-4aea-9541-63394a90b644.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 227px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />1. Crystal Rapid, mile 99, Grand Canyon (rated a 10/10): </b>All <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=89603df7c0&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Grand Canyon rafting trips</a>
are informally measured in two parts, above Crystal and below Crystal.
Many “ABC Parties” (Alive Below Crystal) have been celebrated on any one
of the beaches below this rapid. Rated a pure 10 (comparable to a class
V+ in the international scale) it begins with a long glossy v-shaped
tongue that pours directly into one of the biggest waves in the Grand
Canyon.<br />
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In the catastrophic flood year of 1983 this hole was said to be roughly
three stories high from trough to crest. Though considerably smaller
today, it is still a factor. The sinewy lateral wave on river right is
tough to break through, and many boats prefer to take their chances
squaring up to the big wave anyway. Beyond that, much of the current
careens for the Slate Creek wall that interrupts the current from the
left side, throwing a lateral wave that pitches rafters either squarely
into the “Maytag Hole” (so named because it likes to tumble small boats,
non-stop, like a washing machine) or spitting them out directly atop
Crystal’s acre-sized rock garden. The garden is marked by a large
boulder named “Big Red” (a.k.a Shelob) that lies in wait like a giant
red-bellied black widow spider for any neophytes unlucky enough to get
trapped in her web.<br />
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For a copy of Western River Expeditions’ 2015-2016 catalog, questions,
availability and reservations call toll-free: 866.904.1160 (Local:
801.942.6669), or visit: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=58d1a7a337&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.westernriver.com/</a>.<br />
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<b><a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=c1cb7270a0&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><img align="right" height="159" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/34caaec3-9b9f-4222-b73f-aa9794595204.jpg" style="border: 0; display: inline; height: 159px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 150px;" width="150" /></a>About Western River Expeditions</b><br />
Western River Expeditions is an adventure travel company headquartered
in Salt Lake City, with operations and offices in Moab, Utah and
Fredonia, Arizona. Annually from March through October it escorts more
people down rivers on professionally guided rafting trips in Utah, Idaho
and Arizona than any other company. It is the largest licensed
outfitter in the Grand Canyon and the largest single tour provider in
Moab, UT, through its division Moab Adventure Center (<a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=6903e9f50a&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/</a>).<br />
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Western River Expeditions, providing <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=cb52387356&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Grand Canyon rafting</a>, <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=44a36c445b&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Utah rafting</a>, and <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=dad3ea4d21&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Idaho rafting</a>
trips, was founded in 1961 by Colorado River rafting pioneer Jack
Currey. It has been named one of the “Best Adventure Travel Companies on
Earth” by the editors of <i>National Geographic Adventure</i>
magazine. The company is the proud recipient of the "Best of State"
award through Utah’s Premier Recognition and Awards Program for nine
consecutive years.
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Jim Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956505709669073790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434776960890469.post-2153759696475544742015-09-02T12:34:00.001-07:002015-09-02T12:34:06.477-07:00Pure Adventures launches new self-guided bike tours In California’s Napa and Sonoma Wine country - Fall trips come with $150 savings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>SCOTTSDALE, AZ </strong>– Pioneers of self-guided cycling vacations, Pure Adventures (<a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=044af9089d&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://pure-adventures.com/</a>),
announces two new self-guided bicycle itineraries in the California
Wine Country that come with a savings of $150 per person if traveling
this September or October.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><img align="left" height="192" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/2718c6f7-d74a-49c7-85a9-5eed1795284b.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 192px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />With
new itineraries come opportunities for spontaneity and discovery, so
the incentive is dubbed a “Scout Discount” for the first riders to
follow these planned routes.<br />
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“These are new tours; as such there may be some unexpected hiccups, so
if you are willing to share your feedback and suggestions for possible
improvement, Pure Adventures is willing to extend a “Scout” discount of
$150/person for anyone who signs up for a September or October
departure,” said Loren Siekman, <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=3bcdad08a0&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pure Adventures</a> founder/owner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><img align="right" height="206" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/dcd40c35-6d8d-4843-9758-045f2997b2ef.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 206px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 275px;" width="275" /><span style="color: red;">Napa Valley Wine Country Self-Guided Cycle Tour</span></strong>
at $1,595 per person double (before Scout discount) is an easy to
moderately paced bucket-list adventure with high quality lodgings and
ample opportunities for wine tastings and tours. This six-day/five-night
ride can depart any week starting Sunday through Friday. Weekend start
dates are possible with a supplement. From the seat of a bicycle, guests
immerse themselves in a land stitched together by stubborn farmers and
captured by storytelling giants like Jack London and Robert Louis
Stevenson. <br />
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From Calistoga the route takes riders through the heart of Napa Valley
and along the famous Silverado Trail where cultural and culinary
pleasures await. Guests can soak in mineral-rich mud baths, taste
world-renowned local fare and enjoy the many styles of architecture
displayed across these classic scenes. The journey ends in Sonoma in a
downtown plaza of one-of-a-kind restaurants and shops.</span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=b9c28c01fb&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://pure-adventures.com/show-tour/144/US+Napa+Valley+Wine+Country+Hybrid+Cycling</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><img align="left" height="206" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/c8499ebe-6c2a-4ec2-9806-95fe0b85892b.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 206px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 275px;" width="275" /><span style="color: red;">Sonoma County Wine Country Self-Guided Cycling </span></strong>at
$1,445 per person double (before Scout discount) is a more intense road
cycling trip over six days and five nights for those seeking longer,
more challenging riding in a new destination. Off the saddle there’s
ample wine tasting and relaxation. Top quality hotels are included with
some upgrades possible<strong>. </strong>Sonoma County is known for its
excellent cycling and scenic wine country, but few take the time to
truly explore its hidden gems. Rolling hills, punchy climbs, quiet
country roads and lush vineyards make this trip a road cyclist’s dream!
On this journey, guests breathe in fresh wine country air and take in
view upon view while exploring quiet lanes and roads that only the
locals know.</span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=f2345010b5&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://pure-adventures.com/show-tour/145/US+Sonoma+County+Wine+Country+Road+Cycling</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><img align="right" height="206" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/153d265d-9bc3-43d5-ae1a-9ed760b3971f.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 206px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 275px;" width="275" />The
rate for each itinerary includes a personal orientation upon arrival in
order to go over the route book. Staff assist in setting up the bikes
while riders get pointers from local experts. Included are accommodation
with breakfast for five nights, luggage transfers, detailed road book
with maps, cue sheets and suggestions for visits and site information as
well as restaurant suggestions, pre travel documentation and
information, pre and post travel assistance and travel planning.<br />
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In addition to self-guided programs, Pure Adventures offers other ways
to organize domestic and international bicycling and hiking vacations:
Guided vs Self-Guided vs Supported, Self-Directed, See: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=1233dd4ae8&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://pure-adventures.com/blog/2014/06/23/how-to-choose-the-perfect-bicycle-vacation/#.VUk4UvlVhHw</a><br />
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For more information on all of Pure Adventures guided, self-guided and
supported, self-directed tours, call: 800-960-2221 or 480-905-1235,
Email: <a href="mailto:info@pure-adventures.com" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">info@pure-adventures.com</a>, or visit online: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=ed7aea8fea&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://pure-adventures.com</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=6151316925&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><img align="left" height="90" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/072d053b-0c9c-4d69-9b70-5a6968e1cfe0.jpg" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; height: 90px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 180px;" width="180" /></a>About Pure Adventures</strong><br />
Pure Adventures was created to meet North America’s growing demand for
high-quality, self-guided cycling tours. Pure Adventures leverages and
utilizes local expertise for route development, sites to see, people to
meet, where to eat, shop and experience life as a local. Award-winning
tours are competitively priced and meticulously planned with substantial
behind-the-scene support creating a unique combination that makes a
bicycle adventure more easily accessible to today’s active traveler.<br />
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This company pioneered self-guided tours in Europe in 1994 and recently
launched its first itineraries in North America. 2015 tours span
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany,
Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain,
Switzerland and now the United States with the introduction of 20
programs in the West. Pure Adventures was recently recognized with a <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=a66be89151&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Best of Travel 2015</a> award by <em>OUTSIDE</em> Magazine for their California tours that elevated that state to the top destination in the category of Best Road Biking.</span>
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Jim Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956505709669073790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434776960890469.post-69520204280862905652015-09-02T11:53:00.003-07:002015-09-02T11:55:01.780-07:00September is prime time to explore Moab, Utah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Moab, UT </b>– The local inhabitants of
Moab, Utah can’t wait until Labor Day, the start of their favorite
season. The summer heat has mellowed, the hordes of tourists have moved
on and festival season begins.<br />
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It’s also prime time to do that last raft
trip of the season, lace up the boots for an all-day national park hike
or top off the fat tires on that mountain bike.<br />
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“Here in one of the world’s most spectacular natural playgrounds,
September can fool visitors into thinking we have endless summer,”
explains Jamie Pearce, longtime resident and manager of the one-stop
shop for outdoor activity, the Moab Adventure Center (<a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=e1d0100b3d&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/</a>).<br />
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“The climate is still great with daytime temperatures averaging in
mid-80’s F. It’s also again possible to snag a table at a favorite
restaurant without a long wait!”<br />
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<img align="left" height="207" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/364f1f5d-7f30-40e0-b9b5-6844d9b7492c.jpg" style="border: 1px outset; display: inline; height: 207px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />Pearce’s favorite fall event is the Annual <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=cbeb221c73&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Moab Music Festival</a> (its 23<span style="font-size: 11.6666669845581px;">rd</span> year)
scheduled for Sept. 3-14, 2015. “Music in Concert with the Landscape”
features concerts that are staged inside a natural grotto, in private
homes, at ranches, and various red rock venues around Moab. Performances
celebrate old and new chamber music, jazz with a Latin flavor, and
traditional music from around the globe.<br />
<br />
Moab Music Festival is the first in a fall lineup that includes a
challenging bike race, a downtown art walk, GLBTQ Pride Festival and the
‘Mother of All Boogies’ where participants worldwide converge on Moab
for four full days of skydiving. These special events compliment a
smorgasbord of outdoor adventures in and around Arches and Canyonlands
National Parks. See: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=d6230a42d4&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/areainfo/calendar.php</a><br />
<br />
<img align="right" height="200" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/02e863fe-bca9-471e-883e-02b4d0bcd0ff.jpg" style="border: 1px outset; display: inline; height: 200px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />On
Sept. 26 visitors will enjoy a National Park Fee Free Day. Utah’s parks
are joining national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees
for several days in 2015 as a way to encourage people to get outdoors
and spend time with their friends and family in the national parks. For
more information visit <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=b4e154a83b&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm</a>.<br />
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The leading purveyor of outdoor recreation in the region, <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=d22c2c011e&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Moab Adventure Center</a> recently accepted its fifth consecutive <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=8ab1bd7508&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">TripAdvisor</a>®
Certificate of Excellence award for its active Day Tours which
automatically inducts them into their hallowed “Hall of Fame,” an honor
Pearce and her crew take very seriously. Fall travelers can expect VIP
treatment when engaging in these popular September activities:<br />
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<b>Hiking – guided and self-guided</b>
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Countless
one-of-a-kind arches, sandstone formations and panoramic vistas provide
options all within minutes of downtown Moab. Two of the most common
areas for hiking and exploring are nearby <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=e2ff45c7b7&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Arches National Park</a> and <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=95a7f7d31c&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Canyonlands National Park</a>. See: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=4cf3ae0dbb&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/activities/hiking.php</a><br />
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<b><img align="left" height="200" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/95ee40b8-7230-424a-9997-f21279e5ceea.jpg" style="border: 1px outset; display: inline; height: 200px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />Colorado River Rafting</b>
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What
spring, summer or fall bucket list doesn’t have rafting the mighty
Colorado River? By standup paddleboard, jet boat, oar or paddle raft,
adventurers can experience stretches of whitewater, scenic floats and
iconic red rock canyons. A full day <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=be53138050&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Westwater Canyon</a> trip (offered thru 9/18) is at its best in September when lower water reveals fun rapids. See more at: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=a159b6e837&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/trips/rafting/</a><br />
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<b>Hummer Tours</b>
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Professional guides climb to the top of seldom-seen, awe-inspiring Moab overlooks behind the wheel of custom <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=65a47b6ebb&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Hummer® vehicles</a> with raised seating in the rear for optimum passenger viewing. See more at: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=4028c57af6&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/trips/hummer/</a><br />
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<b>Mountain Biking</b>
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Moab,
Utah has become the undisputed mecca for mountain bike enthusiasts by
virtue of its stunning red rock terrain, views that go on forever and
trails that range from beginner to advanced. MAC offers professionally
guided mountain biking tours on all of area’s classic routes. See more
at: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=709e00aecb&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/trips/biking/</a><br />
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<b><img align="right" height="199" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/54482d24-2fb2-40cd-a641-a10ee410d368.jpg" style="border: 1px outset; display: inline; height: 199px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />Climbing & Canyoneering</b>
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Professional
instructors introduce or review the fundamentals based on one’s
experience, then adapt the climbing or canyoneering accordingly to pace
and skills. See more at: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=5ee2df1466&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/trips/rock-climbing/</a><br />
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<b>Shopping</b>
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Lined
with Native American art galleries, unique adventure shops, outdoor
clothing stores, souvenir and specialty shops, and one-of-a-kind home
decorating and furniture outlets, Main Street in Moab, Utah is a
shopper’s delight. See: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=88fbd97c8b&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/activities/shopping.php</a><br />
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<b><a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=14c26534e5&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><img align="left" height="97" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/8b863d2d-1bd7-4ef4-b882-143ad65bbc36.jpg" style="border: 0; display: inline; height: 97px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 150px;" width="150" /></a>About Moab Adventure Center</b><br />
Moab Adventure Center (<a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=aae4095739&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/</a>) is a division of Western River Expeditions (<a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=866109ae18&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.westernriver.com/</a>),
an adventure travel company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with
operations and offices in Moab, Utah and Fredonia, Arizona. The company
is the largest single tour provider in Moab, UT. The Moab Adventure
Center is located at 225 South Main Street, Moab, Utah 84532. For
information and reservations please call (435) 259-7019 or (866)
904-1163 or send an email from <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=9ffdc924fe&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/contact/</a>. The center also has a 2,000-square-foot retail space selling adventure related gear and clothing as well as souvenirs.</div>
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Jim Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956505709669073790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434776960890469.post-73899468738449601422015-09-02T11:46:00.000-07:002015-09-02T11:46:05.965-07:00ACE Adventure Resort assists students With hands-on learning through STEM curriculum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Minden, WV – </strong>On 1,500 acres in West Virginia’s southern hills, ACE Adventure Resort (<a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=8edb514b98&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://aceraft.com/</a>)
delivers fun and adventure along with non-traditional instruction
through STEM-based field trips offering hands-on learning for grades
9-12 in a stunning outdoor classroom. (<a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=87f6ff3717&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">STEM</a>, which stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, is a national effort supported by private companies.)<br />
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<img align="left" height="200" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/24eb7bce-efcb-4936-87bc-9461d2c141fb.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 200px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />Students
raft, zip, climb or hike their way to becoming more interested in the
world around them while performing scientific studies and experiencing
living history here. Using the natural world as a classroom increases
students’ enthusiasm for learning, enhances critical thinking and
relationship skills and improves academic performance across
curriculums, observed <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=e5292abad5&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jackie Gallimore</a>, ACE Director of Outdoor Recreation.<br />
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In 2014, <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=41d84d3129&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">ACE Adventure Resort</a>
launched this natural learning laboratory in tandem with STEM curricula
requirements of area schools. To date some 400 students have
participated in these educational programs hosted at the resort.
Supported by business/industry, postsecondary and community partners
such as ACE, students pursue, among others, hydrology and geology
studies that incorporate whitewater rafting, rock climbing, zip-lining
and hiking. Lessons may include testing water quality, fossil hunting
and ecosystem exploration.<br />
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ACE’s 2015 STEM programs include:<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><strong><img align="right" height="168" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/51273164-1444-42a9-8711-c4b5940623b2.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 168px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />WET AND WILD H2O</strong></span>
– Students raft the New River Gorge collecting data for a citizen
science water quality project. This is a journey through time that began
over 300 million years ago when the youngest rocks of the Gorge were
formed and water and erosion began to carve this 1,000-foot canyon.
Considered one of the oldest rivers in the world, this is an ideal
classroom for exploring firsthand how the waters on our planet cycle
through the environment and sustain life as we know it. Students on this
floating classroom learn about how water, the landscape and human
activity are interconnected. Students practice debating skills while
pondering the benefit and downside of dams.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong><img align="left" height="200" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/bfdf4609-7427-4d29-b157-fd5fcd7bc273.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 200px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />GEOLOGY IN THE GORGE</strong></span>
– Students learn the story of the rocks in the New River Gorge while
fossil hunting for creatures 300 million years old. Interactive lessons
examine the erosion and evolution that have exposed formations and this
planet’s geological character in this 1,000-foot gorge. Students learn
the natural history of the New River Gorge, the factors that cause
change and how geology affects ecosystems and economies. Later they
climb the very cliffs the planet spent millions of years compressing
into rock. They dig soil pits to see how ecosystems are formed from the
ground up; they debate using renewable versus nonrenewable resources and
the effects these have on people and the planet, with the knowledge
that coal is one of West Virginia’s biggest economic resources. <br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong><img align="right" height="305" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/4ac46e4d-c0c8-4e2f-bd39-49a585068f41.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 305px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 250px;" width="250" />ECOSYSTEM EXPEDITION</strong> </span>–
Students study the ecosystems in the New River Gorge in part by zip
lining over it. (Wildlife biologists still use this method to study
forest canopy over Central America.) Students learn how plants, animals
and non-living factors play critical roles in their environment and they
compare how natural, human-influenced and animal-influenced ecosystems
differ by analyzing tree species, animal signs and soil composition in a
‘natural’ plot, a ‘disturbed’ plot and a ‘beaver’ plot.<br />
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Gallimore anticipates two additional STEM programs will be available by
spring 2016; Zip Line Physics and A Walk Through Time. For more
information see: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=e7bbd99623&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://aceraft.com/pages/stem-educational-programs-for-groups</a>. For reservations, please contact <a href="mailto:groups@aceraft.com" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" title="Email ACE Groups about STEM">groups@aceraft.com</a>.<br />
<br />
<strong><a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=228d77c56d&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><img align="left" height="178" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/ef4d1a58-e497-4e33-9835-2e826cba2510.jpg" style="border: 0; display: inline; height: 178px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 175px;" width="175" /></a>About ACE Adventure Resort</strong><br />
ACE Adventure Resort is the East Coast’s largest mountain hideaway
exclusively focused on world-class whitewater rafting along with guided
adventures, outdoor sports and activities, lodging, camping and other
amenities. The nearby New River Gorge National River is affectionately
known as the “Grand Canyon of the East” and features rafting from April
to October. The New and Gauley Rivers combined offer over 100 miles of
rapids all within 30 minutes of the resort. Both rivers are administered
by the National Park Service. ACE’s passion since 1980 has been to
create vacations wrapped around these rivers and other outdoor
adventures so that guests can experience “a world of adventure in one
place.” The 1,500 acres here encompass both forest and a 5-acre lake
plus a series of ponds, forest trails, spectacular cliffs for rock
climbing, waterfalls and overlooks.<br />
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For more information and to make trip and lodging reservations, please telephone (800) 787-3982 or email <a href="mailto:ace@aceraft.com" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">ace@aceraft.com</a>. Visit the website at <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=31fc4694c2&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.aceraft.com</a>.
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Jim Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956505709669073790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434776960890469.post-63648924804701493042015-09-01T19:59:00.006-07:002015-09-01T19:59:58.291-07:00Starwood Hotels & Resorts introduces Sheraton Grand
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">From
Rio to Beijing, Tokyo to Dubai: New Premier Tier Celebrates Best of
Sheraton Brand with Focus on In-Demand Destinations, Service Excellence,
and Outstanding Designs</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"> 100 Sheraton Hotels to be Recognized with Grand Designation by Early 2017</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="moduledate7"><span></span></span><span>Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) has introduced <span style="color: #888888;"><a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.Sheraton.com%2FSheratonGrand&esheet=51165711&newsitemid=20150819005343&lan=en-US&anchor=Sheraton+Grand&index=1&md5=94a05f8b9ca45e54c56afc6a2c9ec6b5" target="_blank">Sheraton Grand</a></span>,
a new premier tier that recognizes exceptional Sheraton hotels and
resorts for their enticing destinations, distinguished designs, and
excellence in service and guest experiences.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>Starwood revealed the first
ten Sheraton Grand properties, which span from Bangalore to Beijing,
Dubai to Edinburgh, Miyazaki to Seoul, Taipei to Bangkok, and Tokyo to
Rio de Janeiro. By year end, Starwood expects to have 50
newly-designated Sheraton Grand hotels around the world with plans for
100 by early 2017. Sheraton Grand is one of many initiatives currently
underway for <span style="color: #888888;"> <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftransformation.sheraton.com%2Fpdf%2FSheraton2020Vision.pdf&esheet=51165711&newsitemid=20150819005343&lan=en-US&anchor=Sheraton+2020&index=2&md5=8af203e8fa2705e90c72c07323209d2c" target="_blank">Sheraton 2020</a></span>, a comprehensive plan designed to solidify Sheraton as a leading global hotel brand of choice, everywhere. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">One
of many new initiatives currently underway for Sheraton 2020, Sheraton
Grand is a new premier tier recognizing exceptional Sheraton hotels and
resorts for their enticing destinations, distinguished designs, and
excellence in service and guest experiences. (Photo: Business Wire) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">“Sheraton
is Starwood’s largest and most global brand, and as we continue our
work to firmly keep Sheraton in the spotlight, we recognize the need to
better match guest expectations for the brand around the world,” said
Adam Aron, Starwood CEO on an interim basis. “Sheraton Grand celebrates
our standout hotels and helps us further reinforce Sheraton as a trusted
voice in global travel.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Showcasing the Best of the Sheraton Brand around the World</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">The
Sheraton Grand designation signifies an exemplary hotel offering for
both guests and local communities, with hallmarks including: </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Resorts,
convention properties, and urban hotels that offer unrivaled standards
of service and outperform guest satisfaction benchmarks </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Dynamic guestrooms and public spaces exhibiting sophisticated design and elevated finishes </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Desirable and sought-after locations ranging from primary city settings to spectacular beachfronts </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Impressive
hotel amenities, including top-rated restaurant concepts and renowned
chefs, superior gyms, unique Sheraton Club lounges, and an array of
idyllic spa options </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Inspiring and state-of-the-art function space for events, meetings, and conferences <br /> <br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">“We
expect many of our Sheraton hotels to achieve the Sheraton Grand
designation, and we will work with our owners to open new Sheraton Grand
hotels or renovate existing properties to ensure a consistent and
exceptional experience in our new premier tier,” said Dave Marr, Global
Brand Leader, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. “The worldwide network of
Sheraton Grand will promote growth and lure more high-end travelers for
the Sheraton brand globally, and we look forward to welcoming 100
Sheraton Grand hotels by early 2017.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">As
Sheraton Grand formally launches worldwide, the tier will also
encompass a number of existing properties that historically list Grand
or Grande in their title and also demonstrate the best of the brand. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">A Grand Welcome</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">As
part of the burgeoning network, the first Sheraton Grand hotels
represent the high-touch elements synonymous with the new elevated tier:
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span><img alt="*" height="17" src="about:blank" width="17" /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><i><span>Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel - Brigade Gateway</span></i><span>—Situated
in a landscaped 40-acre neighborhood in India's IT capital, the
property features a luxurious infinity pool, panoramic views of the
adjacent Brigade Lake, and stately guestrooms that blend sophisticated
earth tones with plush fabrics. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span><img alt="*" height="17" src="about:blank" width="17" /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><i><span>Sheraton Grand Beijing Dongcheng Hotel </span></i><span>—in
the heart of Beijing’s business district, the hotel offers impressive
culinary experiences, an array of spectacular function space totaling
more than 25,000 square feet, commanding views of the famous Bird's Nest
and Water Cube stadiums, and easy access to historical attractions,
such as the Great Wall. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span><img alt="*" height="17" src="about:blank" width="17" /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><i><span>Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai</span></i><span>—a
54-story beacon on the city’s popular Sheikh Zayed Road, the first
Sheraton new-build in Dubai in more than 30 years features a rooftop
pool, a spa spanning more than 10,000 square feet with stylish treatment
facilities, a glamorous ballroom sitting beneath striking chandeliers,
and refined guestrooms with stunning views of the city’s landmarks. </span></span></div>
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an enviable city-center location, the hotel has dramatic views of
Edinburgh castle, and is home to an award-winning spa with a lavish
infinity pool, as well as a vibrant restaurant serving an inventive menu
of British dishes and drinks, including more than 60 premium varieties
of gin. </span></span></div>
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only beach-front hotel in Rio de Janeiro, the resort features stunning
views of the city’s towering mountains, landmarks and tropical surf, and
boasts an extensive spa with ocean views, fully remodeled guestrooms
and suites, and a variety of dining options, including the award-winning
L’etoile, overseen by renowned French chef Jean Paul Bondoux. </span></span></div>
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the award-winning golf resort boasts panoramic views of the Pacific
Ocean; 10 restaurants and bars offering guests a variety of dining
experiences, including Tatsuya Kawagoe Miyazaki operated by celebrity
chef Tatsuya; a dual-personality cocktail bar that shifts décor from
morning to night; and a chic full-service spa. </span></span></div>
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iconic address in the heart of Bangkok, this majestic hotel features a
wide variety of exquisite suites surrounded by tropical gardens,
award-winning restaurants, a rejuvenating spa that serves as a sanctuary
of stillness and a dramatic free-form pool nestled by lush gardens. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span><img alt="*" height="17" src="about:blank" width="17" /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><i><span>Sheraton Grande Taipei Hotel—</span></i><span>a
cultural oasis in the heart of Taipei that offers magnificent
restaurants catering to all palates, more than 25,000 square feet of
unparalleled function space, and outstanding recreational facilities
that include a squash court, modern fitness center, palatial massage
parlor, and a reinvigorating sauna. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span><img alt="*" height="17" src="about:blank" width="17" /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><i><span>Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel— </span></i><span>an
official hotel of Tokyo Disney Resort®, the property boasts lush
on-site gardens, scenic waterfront vistas and soothing waterfalls in the
heart of Japan’s capital, making itself the perfect family getaway with
use of hydroponic farming to produce unforgettable meals, and onsite
gardens inclusive of premium sports and arcade facilities such as
Treasures! Island and Namco Land Game Arcade. </span></span></div>
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to highlight the natural surroundings of the Han River and forest paths
sheltered by Acha Mountain, the property offers a glittering casino,
three floors of world-class luxury shopping and a seasonal camping area
where guests can barbecue. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Achieving a Sheraton Grand Stature</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Fogo Island, NL -- By the time the ball drops in Times Square, 2016 celebrations
will be well underway at Fogo Island Inn. Newfoundlanders are the very
first in North America to welcome in the New Year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Guests at Fogo Island
Inn will indulge in Island traditions of music, poetry, fireworks and a
Seven-Season supper paired with wines by Norman Hardie, a winemaker at
the forefront of the Canadian craft wine industry. An auspicious – and
unforgettable – start to 2016 begins on Thursday, December 31, 2015 and
runs through to January 2, 2016 at Fogo Island Inn.
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<br /> The Inn’s New Kind of New Year’s Eve combines
repose and retreat with cultural experiences and festivities before and
after the arrival of a brand new year. Fogo Island Inn’s guests will
ring out the old year with a cocktail reception before dinner, followed
by a festive seven-course supper in the award-winning dining room just
steps away from the wild North Atlantic. Each course will be
thoughtfully introduced and paired with a cold-climate varietal by Chef
Murray McDonald and celebrated Ontario winemaker Norman Hardie.
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privately in their suites or join hospitable community hosts on the
shoreline for some local revelry. Community members will accompany the
festivities with traditional Fogo Island and Newfoundland songs, and
there will be a special musical guest to play out the last hour of 2015.
Just before midnight, the party moves to the South deck for champagne,
nibbles and the best views of a fireworks display and multi-gun salutes
echoing from Joe Batt’s Arm, an 800-person community at the edge of the
Earth. This liminal time, between this year and the next, will close
on celebratory and equally transitional ground: where the continent
gives way to the North Atlantic Ocean.
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<br /> New Year’s Day will offer quiet and restorative
moments for recollection and hope for the year to come—whether in the
rooftop sauna and hot tubs, in the private cinema or out on a brisk hike
along trails where the chances of spotting caribou are high. In the
evening of the first day of 2016, winemaker Norman Hardie will speak
about craft winemaking and the comparison of opposites: the industrial
vs the craft. Then supper will be at guests’ leisure, from a creative
menu of dishes focused on ingredients grown, raised or foraged on Fogo
Island.
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<br /> The full board, two-night package for a New Year
2016 stay at Fogo Island Inn begins at $1,575 per night, exclusive of
taxes. It is based on two persons sharing (solo travellers deduct $200;
family suites are available) and offers festive activities, full use of
guest facilities and all meals in the Inn’s award-winning dining room
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<em>To book, please call: <u>709-658-3444</u> or toll free in North America at <u>855-268-9277</u> or email <u><a href="mailto:reservations@fogoislandinn.ca">reservations@fogoislandinn.ca</a></u>.</em>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /> Ground transfer rates between Gander, Newfoundland Airport and the Farewell ferry to Fogo Island are available upon request.
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<strong>ABOUT NORMAN HARDIE</strong>
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<em>2015 was a vintage year for Norman Hardie, who
was named Canada’s most outstanding beverage professional at
Toronto-based international food and drink industry event, the Terroir
Symposium. The winemaker’s journey to top spot was forged on exceptional
dedication to his craft and an intuitive sense of hospitality. After
becoming a certified sommelier in Dijon, France, in the ‘80s, Hardie
worked as a sommelier for Four Seasons Hotels, and then apprenticed with
leading Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producers in both hemispheres. In
2003, he opened his own winery in bucolic Prince Edward County and
became a frontrunner among the pioneers from this Ontario wine region
making their mark on the world viniculture scene. Accolades have rolled
in from the early years: Matt Kramer, of Wine Spectator, named Hardie’s
2008 County Chardonnay a wine of the year; and both international and
Canadian wine writers, such as Stephen Tanzer (International Wine
Cellar), Jancis Robinson (Decanter), Tony Aspler, John Szabo and David
Lawrason, have been quick to hand out praise for each vintage of Norman
Hardie Wines. </em>
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<br /> More information on Norman Hardie can be found at
<a href="http://fogoislandinn.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=bee5910e1b9f3b831a3f5fd1b&id=092bd2fc98&e=67b6f651c3" style="color: #2ba6cb; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.normanhardie.com/</a>
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<br /> <strong>ABOUT FOGO ISLAND INN</strong>
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<em>Fogo Island Inn sits on an Island, off an Island,
at one of the four corners of the Earth. Every one of the Inn’s 29
one-of-a-kind guest suites has dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that
open onto the wildest and most powerful ocean on the planet, located
less than 100 feet from an organic natural-fibre dream bed. Most suites
have a wood-burning fireplace stove; all are furnished with quiet
luxuries and handmade furniture and quilts - a stimulating relief from
the numbing uniformity of modern times. Built on the principles of
sustainability and respect for nature and culture, the award-winning Inn
was designed by architect </em>
<em>Todd Saunders</em>
<em>. The Inn is a community asset and all surpluses
from the operation are reinvested in the community to help secure a
long-lasting resilience for Fogo Island, Newfoundland.</em>
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<br /> More information on Fogo Island Inn can be found at
<a href="http://fogoislandinn.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bee5910e1b9f3b831a3f5fd1b&id=934947c01a&e=67b6f651c3" style="color: #2ba6cb; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.fogoislandinn.ca/fii/events</a>
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Jim Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956505709669073790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434776960890469.post-43276979577588801542015-09-01T19:47:00.001-07:002015-09-01T19:49:50.075-07:00Travel ideas from Destination British Columbia<span style="font-size: small;"> Fresh travel ideas from <b>Destination BC on Twitter and Instagram. Follow at <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,h212,ll1m,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">@HelloBC</a>.</b> <b> </b>
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Northern BC's Tumbler Ridge may be small in number (population: 2,983),
but here, amid the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, all offerings are
on a grand scale, including the remains of prehistoric beasts who once
roamed the landscape. In this tight-knit, forward-thinking community,
locals like to think big, too — a happy fact celebrated by the recent
unveiling of a brand new 7,722 square-kilometre (2,981 square-mile)
Global Geopark, a designation meant to protect and promote geological
heritage and sustainable local development.</span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> It was Charles
Helm, a local doctor, who first saw Tumbler Ridge's potential as a
Geopark; fitting inspiration, as it was Helms's son, Daniel, who
co-discovered the area's original dinosaur trackway, or footprints, in
2002. To Helm, the designation was a natural fit — Tumbler Ridge's
distinctive blend of geology, palaeontology, topography, scenery and
human history, combined with a plethora of outdoor adventure options and
a top-notch museum, have transformed the former coal mining town into a
thriving outdoor adventure playground.<br /> <br /> As BC's first UNESCO
recognized Global Geopark, Tumbler Ridge joins a distinguished Global
Geoparks Network that includes 111 significant sites across 32
countries. The designation was achieved, in part, because of the
community's impressive Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre, a
repository and scientific hub for the study, assessment and
interpretation of fossil treasures unearthed in the Peace River Region.
The centre's crown jewel, the Dinosaur Discover Gallery, is an
educational draw that displays meticulous palaeontology exhibits,
including a full-scale re-creation of a 100 million-year-old
dinosaur-track environment, a massive fossil record of Triassic marine
fish and reptiles, and an interactive theatre that brings the
pre-history of the Peace Region to life.<br /> <br /> And there's yet
another feather in Tumbler Ridge's cap: here, southwest of Dawson Creek,
adventurers are never far from geological wonders or extraordinary
landscapes. Enthusiasts can explore a network of hiking trails that lead
to a mammoth 51 geosites, many boasting waterfalls, rock formations,
alpine meadows and lakes, mountain summits and caves, canyons and more.
Keeners can team up with Wild River Adventure Tours, for example, and
jet boat up the Murray River to Kinuseo Falls, a spectacular waterfall
that is a neck-craning 19 stories high, or lace up for a heart-thumping
hiking tour of the Shipyard (unique rock towers) and the "prow" of
Titanic Rock.<br /> <br /> For a final excursion, curious explorers will be compelled to sign on for <i>Dinosaur Trackway Tours</i>,
guided one- and two-hour interpretive excursions that shed light on the
Flatbed and Wolverine tracksites. (Insider intel highlights
little-known facts and cool stats.) The Wolverine site is best
appreciated by dino enthusiasts at dusk, via an illuminating
lantern-light stroll that reveals footprints and dinosaur skin
impressions in all their glory. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,9u5o,9us1,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">trgg.ca</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,6rlq,hu1t,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">wnms.ca</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,294t,302e,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">trmf.ca</a><br /> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <br /> <a class="subheadings" href="https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/suite#2" id="2" name="2"></a><b>British Columbia is Home to Idyllic Guest Ranch Retreats</b><br /> <br />
With guest ranch experiences that run the gamut — from rustic to
revolutionary — home on the range in Canada's westernmost province is
anything but ordinary. Saddle up.<br /> <br /> Open skies, grasslands and
seemingly endless lakes and forest all ensure British Columbia's Cariboo
country was made for in-the-saddle adventure, a reality celebrated at
Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, south of Williams Lake. Here, guided
horseback, hiking and fly-fishing excursions share the spotlight with
the ranch's Royal Baan Thai spa, a soothing respite where western
treatments meld with authentic Asian therapies. (For the latter, guests
would be wise to choose a traditional Thai massage, an ancient
total-body treatment that includes a series of assisted yoga-like
stretches.) At Echo Valley, evenings are capped with home cooking that
elevates old west favourites, all before cowpokes tuck in for the night
at the main house or in one of the ranch's cabins. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,8b0x,86cz,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">evranch.com</a><br /> <br />
The hills are alive further north at The Hills Health Ranch, a
down-home retreat known for its riding holidays and health retreats in
summer. Here, guests can choose to dip their paddles on a calm lake or
revel in hiking and biking trails that take in everything from expansive
meadows to soaring mountaintops. Indoors pursuits offer no less with a
host of fitness activities sure to elevate the heart rate (a multitude
of classes are offered daily), while an indoor pool, gym, hot tubs,
sauna, two restaurants and a family lounge provide the ideal après
atmosphere. The perfect end? A stay at Hills Health Ranch wouldn't be
complete without time spent in the spa, where signature treatments,
including seaweed body wraps, will soothe any stay. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,bmlt,4gls,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">spabc.com</a><br /> <br />
Connecting with Mother Nature is the name of the game — or at least the
aim — at Chilcotin Holidays, near Lillooet. Here, the outdoor adventure
crew relishes the restorative power of the great outdoors, prompting
guests to open their minds to adventures that include <i>Guest Ranch Packages</i> (gold panning and bareback riding), <i>Ranch-Based Wildlife Viewing</i> (grizzlies, moose, mountain goats and more call this slice of heaven home) and <i>Mountain Fishing Getaways</i>
(a wealth of rivers and streams draw anglers deep into the Chilcotin
Mountains). With more than 27 years in the field, this seasoned crew
takes its stewardship role seriously, providing hard-earned insight
alongside peace of mind. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,7lrf,igpp,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">chilcotinholidays.com</a><br /> <br />
BC's Wilderness Way Adventure Resort, west of Kamloops, is not your
typical guest ranch. Sure, wranglers here make city folk feel like they
were born for the country, but this adventure retreat, in BC's Thompson
Okanagan, offers much more, by way of heart-thumping outdoor play.
Here's a taste: six ziplines backdropped by the Cascade Mountains, ATV
tours that wind along wilderness trails, archery range target shooting
and heli-tours that promise a sky-high view of the Thompson River and
the surrounding valley. Only one question remains: which adventure to
tackle first? <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,8yza,fr4z,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">thewildernesswayresort.com</a><br /> <br />
Further east in the province's Kootenay Rockies region, Three Bars
Ranch promises a 14,163-hectare (35,000-acre) expanse ideally suited for
life in the saddle. Here, multi-sport adventures reign, with a variety
of personalized activities geared for every age group and interest:
guests can focus on the finer points with twice-daily horseback rides
customized for all levels of riders, while guided hikes, mountain
biking, rafting trips, fly-fishing, ATV tours, gold panning and archery
are sure to prove equally intriguing. And once the sun sets, hearty
family-style dining in the main house and campfires, complete with
roasted marshmallows, prove the best settings for newly-minted cowboys
to unwind at their home-away-from-home on the range. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,5ono,7euw,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">threebarsranch.com</a><br /> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <br /> <a class="subheadings" href="https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/suite#3" id="3" name="3"></a><b>Scenic Hikes and Festival Fun Mark British Columbia's Fall Season</b><br /> <br />
The changing of the season: a time when adventurers feel the pull of
Mother Nature, a yearning to explore the wilds. And that's not all — not
when cooler months mean like-minded enthusiasts can join together to
tempt their taste buds, and stimulate the mind, in a convivial setting.<br /> <br /> <b>Exploration in the Wild</b><br />
Pure escapism, not to mention alpine meadows, jade-coloured lakes and
ancient trees, draw outdoor adventurers to E.C. Manning Provincial Park,
in the heart of the Cascade Mountains. Situated three hours east of
Vancouver, Manning Park boasts an impressive range of walking and hiking
trails, from quick jaunts to multi-day excursions. And while the
landscape's challenges are sure to quicken the pulse, it's Manning
Park's diverse flora and fauna that are the true stars of the show. On
display? Fall proves a fantastic time to view the sub-alpine larch trees
that morph from green to glorious gold along the Frosty Mountain Trail,
a heart-thumping hike that moves from lakeside forest to alpine
reaches, culminating at Manning Park's highest peak. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,eaf5,2qei,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/ecmanning</a><br /> <br />
On Vancouver Island, Goldstream Provincial Park proves an ideal setting
to lace up, thanks to a veritable showcase of what makes the outdoors
truly great: forests of green, roaring waterfalls and a rushing river
thick with salmon. Mere minutes from downtown Victoria — a city truly
embraced by nature — Goldstream showcases a mass of criss-crossing
trails suited for all skill levels. And those trees: western red cedars,
yew, hemlock, arbutus and even 600-year-old Douglas fir all call this
area home; the park's arbutus, with its distinct red-dish trunk and
peeling bark, is Canada's only broad-leafed evergreen and is found
exclusively on Vancouver Island and the southwest coast of BC. As an
added draw, the fall chum salmon run, featuring fish that number in the
thousands, lures eager viewers to the observation platforms for a
bird's-eye view of the annual phenomenon. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,99qg,56uz,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/goldstream</a><br /> <br />
Speaking of salmon, Roderick Haig Brown Provincial Park northeast of
Kamloops is home to one of the largest sockeye salmon runs in North
America. Here, fall is a favoured season to view the striking
red-and-green fish in the Adams River, not to mention an ideal time to
take in a riotous display of seasonal colours. Muted emerald and auburn
tones mesh with vivid punches of red and gold, all along trails suited
for hiking in summer and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Explorers can seek out Adams River's rushing rapids and, during the
last three weeks of October, opt for a spectacle of a different sort
when the spawning salmon will be on full, glorious display. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,z92,ig0t,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/roderick</a><br /> <br />
In the Kootenay Rockies, the Canyon Creek hike south of Golden holds
its own sway, showcasing a dramatically changing landscape, and a
delightfully easy pace. This four-kilometre (2.4-mile) local favourite
begins in the valley before making its way up and up to the alpine;
though not a difficult hike, this journey, that starts alongside an old
rail bed built by pioneers for hauling logs, can easily extend into a
day-long adventure, complete with pretty views of the valley below. For a
change of scenery, the Mt. Fernie hike, further south, may qualify as a
quick adventure, but the reward for this two-footed effort is no less
satisfying. Spanning four kilometres (2.4 miles) point to peak, this
newly developed trail moves through dense forest before making way for
incredible panoramas; three-quarters of the way showcases camera-worthy
views of Mount Baldy, while those who choose a steeper climb to the top
can take in the three rising peaks to the north: Mount Hosmer, Mount
Proctor and the Three Sisters. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,bix3,i8sh,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">goldenhikes.ca/trail/canyon-creek</a>; <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,awtv,gp6b,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">tourismfernie.com/activities/hiking-trails</a><br /> <br /> <b>Taste Buds, and Imaginations, Run Wild</b><br />
Discovery can quicken the pulse but it can also tempt the palate, a
sensory pleasure that can bring out an enthusiast's wilder side. Where
better to explore the possibilities than during the 35th annual <i>Fall Okanagan Wine Festival</i>,
October 1 - 11, a yearly gathering that features a deliciously diverse
array of more than 120 wine, food, educational and arts-focused events
that tip their hat to resident vintners, grape growers and, of course,
palate-pleasing Okanagan chefs. Here's a taste: Kelowna's fan-favourite <i>Blind Wine & Cheese Party</i> returns October 7 to test the palate, while <i>The Young Chefs</i>
challenges 12 of the culinary world's best and brightest apprentices on
October 8 to create an Okanagan-inspired dish that features Quebec
cheese provided by Alexis de Portneuf. Okanagan Crush Pad Winery,
further south, encourages enthusiasts to visit October 1 - 10 to learn
more about a trending practice, namely wines <i>"Raised in Concrete,"</i> while those eager for a high-flying afternoon can sign on for the <i>Summerhill Experience + Trestles Tour</i>,
a helicopter excursion over the Myra Canyon trestles, capped by a
private tasting paired with a three-course lunch at Summerhill Pyramid
Winery. And that's just the tip of the taste buds. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,4uce,c5l8,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">TheWineFestivals.com</a><br /> <br /> On Granville Island, fans of fact and fiction will gather to exchange ideas and engage in thoughtful conversation during <i>The Vancouver Writers Fest</i>,
October 20 - 25. For nearly 30 years, this annual fest has sparked the
imagination, offering a host of thought-provoking events — nearly 90 in
total — that celebrate authors, poets, spoken word performers and
graphic novelists. This showcase of stories, told by the authors
themselves, is set to draw the masses with a stellar 2015 lineup that
includes Paula Hawkins, best-selling author of <i>The Girl on the Train</i>,
non-fiction writer Simon Winchester and international star, and UK
author, Sarah Dunant. Popular Canadian authors, including Lawrence Hill,
Elizabeth Hay and Patrick deWitt, will also share the stage with a
broad international lineup, rounded out by panel discussions, one-on-one
interviews, poetry jams, events for the little ones and more. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,im9x,bscr,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">writersfest.bc.ca</a><br /> <br /> When the books have been shelved, revelers can raise a glass at Whistler's 19th annual <i>Cornucopia food + drink festival</i>,
an 11-day indulgence of local food and drink that partners
forward-thinking, homegrown chefs with top BC winemakers, and brew and
distillery masters. Set for November 5 - 15, <i>Cornucopia</i>
promises sensory overload with a tempting lineup of winery dinners,
interactive seminars, gala tastings and after-parties. On the agenda? <i>House Party: Best of BC</i> (think: barbecue and home-grown beer) kicks things off November 5, followed by the popular <i>CRUSH Gala Grand Tasting</i>, November 7, <i>Cornucopia Night Market</i> | <i>Taste of the World</i>, November 13, and Brewed: <i>BC Craft Brewers Guild Winter Beer Market</i>, November 15. As a bonus, imbibing with some of BC's best is sure to provide enthusiasts with delicious insight. <a href="http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?ufl=f&rtr=on&s=llfl,1wlyu,3k48,j44,kt39,lqn8,jffd" target="_blank">whistlercornucopia.com</a></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">Destination Vermont: Lark Hotels Debuts First Mountain Resort Property, Field Guide, Grand Opening October 1, 2015</span></b><b style="font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </b></div>
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<b>STOWE, VT, Aug. 26, 2015 – </b><a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=52e4eab7d8&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Lark Hotels</a> is bringing luxe lodge accommodations and a rustic mod design aesthetic to Stowe, Vermont, with the October 1 grand opening of <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=830f57e732&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Field Guide</a>.
Stowe’s newest boutique hotel is Lark’s first non-coastal property and
brings the number of hotels in this fast-growing collection to 12.<br />
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Envisioned as a home base for exploration and unique Vermont vacation
experiences, Field Guide occupies the site of the former Ye Olde England
Inn and features 30 accommodations, comprised of 17 standard guest
rooms, ten suites, and three private-entrance cottages.<br />
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<img align="left" height="200" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/326b95ae-a1e3-454b-bcd3-f596c0b89df5.jpg" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; height: 449px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="133" />Boston-based
interior designer Rachel Reider, whose bold, eye-catching style has won
awards for many Lark Hotels, created designs suitable for all four
seasons, fusing unique textiles and finishes with a rich,
sunset-inspired palette. Green, gold, dusky purple, gray, and orange
compliment furnishings that evoke shapes and textures found in nature,
such as custom live edge wooden headboards, bathroom walls of reclaimed
wood, and silver leaf tree stump end tables.<br />
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Distinctive wallpaper prints that feature the look and feel of birch
wood and birds perched on tree limbs are juxtaposed with cardboard and
papier mâché animal heads, old trail guides, antlers, and whimsical
vintage Vermont pieces.<br />
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Before and after exploring Stowe’s abundant natural beauty, guests will
sink into plush beds and revel in a host of amenities, including a
daily, curated breakfast of small plates (a Lark Hotels signature), a
seasonal heated pool and year-round hot tub, a spa treatment room,
meeting and event spaces, and a lounge where guests can play games,
peruse a collection of vintage field guides or simply relax in front of
the fire. An onsite restaurant and bar, still to be named, will add to
Stowe’s already vibrant dining scene when it opens in winter 2016.<br />
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Guide was conceived and curated for active, curious adventurers who
seek the relaxed, modern, and playful style that has become our
signature,” said Rob Blood, Lark Hotels’ CEO. “We fell in love with the
bones of Ye Olde England Inn and are excited to share this next chapter
with our guests. The hotel is just minutes from the slopes, trails, and
main village, and almost any other activity you can imagine.”<br />
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Nightly rates at Field Guide will vary seasonally ranging from $139 to
$519, depending on room type. For reservations please call (802)
253-8088 or email <a href="mailto:stay@fieldguidestowe.com" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">stay@fieldguidestowe.com</a>. For more information on Field Guide, visit <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=35dec07c98&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.fieldguidestowe.com</a>.<br />
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Following in Field Guide’s footsteps will be The Merchant, an 11-room boutique hotel launching this fall in Salem, MA.<br />
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<b>About Lark Hotels</b><br />
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Lark Hotels is a collection of boutique hotels located in sought-after
spots. Additional Lark Hotels include Whitehall, Camden, ME; Captain
Fairfield Inn, Kennebunkport, ME; 76 Main, Nantucket, MA; 21 Broad,
Nantucket, MA; The Attwater, Newport, RI; Gilded, Newport, RI;
Pomegranate Inn, Portland, ME; Ale House Inn, Portsmouth, NH; The Hotel
Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH; Blue Door Group – Inns of Mendocino,
Mendocino, CA; and The Merchant, Salem, MA.<br />
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Lark Hotels embrace the locations they are in, but in playful,
unexpected ways. Think “sense of place” with imagination and a touch of
mischief. Each Lark Hotel invites guests to experience modern luxury in
the heart of an iconic destination, to feel the pull of a nostalgic
getaway while surrounded by today's amenities and to find attentive
service when they want it and privacy when they don’t. For information
on Lark Hotels, the “On a Lark Club,” and the hotel collection please
visit <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=07967c7486&e=5fae21dc6e" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.larkhotels.com</a>.<br />
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<em>Kids Under 12 Travel Free With The New Family Friendly France Rail Pass Offering</em><br />
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<strong>TORONTO, ON, July 30, 2015</strong> – </span><a href="http://zenogroup.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cf09e55a9bb4bb4b71ded1db9&id=b08b115cb1&e=f0bf2ad49b" style="color: #606060; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Rail Europe, Inc.</span></a><span style="color: black;">, the largest distributor of European rail products in North America, offers $50 off 1<sup>st</sup>
class France Rail Pass bookings in celebration of the new expanded
France Rail Pass product line. The pass is more attractive than ever
with:</span></span></span><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Free
travel for up to two children under 12 years of age (Per adult or
senior pass holder. All children under 4 travel for free when sharing a
seat with an adult or senior.)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Children, Youth, Adult, Saver and Senior passes available in 2<sup>nd</sup> class as well as 1<sup>st</sup> class, making multi-generational trips easy and affordable</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">More
validities on the flexi-pass with new 2-day and 15-day options. Now
travelers can choose to travel as much as they want:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9 or 15 days within a one-month period</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">The
new “consecutive” pass includes 2, 4, 5, 8 or 15 consecutive days of
travel. For those traveling by train every day, they will save 20% on
consecutive validities as compared to the same validities on a
flexi-pass</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Bonus discounts on city passes and other activities, so travelers can make the most of their family vacation<a name='more'></a></span></span></span></li>
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When booking a France Rail Pass, travelers can simply pick the validity
that works best for them and enter any train anywhere, anytime in
France. On select trains, passengers will need to make a seat
reservation, which can be changed at any time. The France Rail Pass
gives travelers ultimate flexibility so they can explore more of France
in a relaxed and comfortable way.<br />
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The France Rail Pass provides travelers with extensive travel on the
national rail network of France. Travelers booking through Rail Europe
can use coupon code Save50France when purchasing a 1<sup>st</sup> class
France Rail Pass now through August 14 to receive $50 off*. It’s an
affordable, family-friendly opportunity to explore more of France for
less. To travel in even greater comfort, effective September 1, the 1<sup>st</sup> class France Rail Pass grants access to train station lounges at:</span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Paris Est</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Paris Nord</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Paris Montparnasse</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Paris Gare de Lyon</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Strasbourg</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Bordeaux</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Marseille</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Nantes</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Rennes</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Lille Flandres</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Lille Europe</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: black;">Lyon Part-Dieu</span></span></span></li>
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<span><span style="color: black;">To see the full list of France Rail Pass options available through Rail Europe and to book travel, travelers can visit </span><a href="http://zenogroup.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cf09e55a9bb4bb4b71ded1db9&id=d9d186d741&e=f0bf2ad49b" style="color: #606060; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">raileurope.ca</span></a><span style="color: black;"> or call Rail Europe’s contact center at 1.800.622.8600.<br />
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*Bookings of a first class France Rail Pass made with coupon code
SAVE50FRANCE from July 30 through 5:00pm ET on August 14, 2015 will be
eligible for the $50 discount. Offer is available for first class Adult,
Youth, Senior and Saver Passes. One coupon code per booking may be
applied. Offer is limited to the first 200 bookings or until the
promotion’s end date of 5:00 pm ET on August 14, 2015 whichever comes
first. Group bookings of 10 or more travelers are excluded from this
offer. No other promo code discounts can be combined. Offer is subject
to change or extension without notice. No adjustments can be made on
prior purchases. Promotion valid for the first 200 coupons or until
August 14, 2015.<br />
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<strong><u>About Rail Europe, Inc.</u></strong><br />
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Rail Europe represents more than 50 European train companies and is a
one-stop shop for European rail travel planning and booking. Rail
Europe, Inc. is the largest distributor of European rail products in
North America, offering a wide range of passes and train tickets to
North American travelers. An essential part of the vacation planning
process, the company’s Web site offers a user-friendly booking engine,
knowledgeable experts, online rail pass finder, virtual tours,
interactive maps and much more. Rail Europe provides a worry-free, cost
and time-effective and seamless travel experience by enabling customers
to purchase tickets and plan travel details in advance.<br />
For more information or to book a trip with Rail Europe, visit </span><a href="http://zenogroup.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=cf09e55a9bb4bb4b71ded1db9&id=e9ee75e7cd&e=f0bf2ad49b" style="color: #606060; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">raileurope.ca</span></a><span style="color: black;">.
Trips can also be reserved by consulting with a travel agent or calling
1-800-361-RAIL (7245). To book rail for groups of 10 or more, please
contact the Group Department at </span><a href="http://zenogroup.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cf09e55a9bb4bb4b71ded1db9&id=cae63d7ab9&e=f0bf2ad49b" style="color: #606060; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank" title="Link: http://www.raileurope.com/group-travel/group-travel.html"><span style="color: black;">raileurope.ca/group-travel/group-travel.html</span></a><span style="color: black;">. </span></span></span><br />
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Jim Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956505709669073790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434776960890469.post-25270945984430152822015-08-05T15:02:00.001-07:002015-08-05T15:02:09.554-07:00Austin Adventures suggests seven trips on seven continents to enjoy or book this fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>BILLINGS, MT </strong><strong></strong>– Austin Adventures (<a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=810017c9f6&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">www.austinadventures.com/</a>) enjoys a legacy spanning more than four decades of engaging travelers on
small group trips to the world’s best destinations for active travel.
With another record-setting summer winding down, the company turns its
focus on the fall and upcoming winter seasons and recommends seven
best-in-class adventures on seven continents.<br />
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<img align="left" height="238" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/45562a9b-3d0a-48fd-b458-3d903dc17d8b.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 238px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" />Since inception, <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=90c812b0cc&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Austin Adventures</a>
founder, president and trip visionary, Dan Austin, had the goal of
spanning the globe with world-class adventure itineraries for the
intrepid traveler. This was finally accomplished in 2015 with the
addition of Asia and <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=d27367dc95&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">small ship river cruising in Vietnam and Cambodia</a> (departures offered December through April).<br />
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“While it’s hard to beat summer in Montana, my favorite time to travel
is in the fall when the crowds thin out and you get the feeling you have
a special place all to yourself,” shared Austin. “We put our collective
heads together and have come up with a list of trips to either be taken
in the fall when conditions are ideal or booked now before space
disappears for prime-time winter travel.”</span><br />
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All of these trips listed include accommodations, most meals, transfers,
required equipment, knowledgeable guides and more. Prices are quoted
per person based on two people sharing an accommodation. More details
are available by calling (800) 575-1540, visiting online at <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=aacf95e4b3&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.austinadventures.com/</a> or by contacting the company via email at <a href="mailto:info@austinadventures.com" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">info@austinadventures.com</a>.<br />
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<strong><img align="right" height="183" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/0bbe9caf-b033-4d6a-9f90-16cc16d73be2.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 183px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 275px;" width="275" />North America</strong><br />
Fall is prime time in Southern Utah, and Austin Adventures’ <strong>Bryce/Zion National Park Adventure</strong>
(multisport or all-hiking versions) covers the best of two national
parks. From $2,398 per person for 6 days/5 nights, departures are
scheduled Aug. 23 (hike) and 30, Sept. 6, 13, 20 (hike) and 27 (hike).
This intimate tour brings guests past multi-colored hoodoos and spires,
slot canyons and hanging gardens. Hiking Zion’s Virgin River Narrows,
ranked one of America’s best adventures by <em>National Geographic,</em> is a must-do fall activity. The miracles of geology and ultra-clear nighttime skies play stellar roles enroute. See: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=223c3ac365&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.austinadventures.com/packages/utah-brycezion/</a><br />
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<strong>South America</strong><br />
No better time to head to the tip of South America than during fall and winter (their spring and summer). <strong>Chile – Northern Patagonia</strong>
is the trip choice, priced from $5,898 per person for 10 days/9 nights,
with weekly departures September through April on a custom basis with a
minimum of two people. Hiking, biking, rafting and horseback riding
reveal the jaw-dropping scenery in the Northern Lake district between
Chile and Argentina. Artisan villages, deserts, a choice of 20 different
treks and an end-of-day local Malbec to sip with exemplary local
cuisine makes this journey to the end of the world worth it.<br />
See: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=e9f81e866b&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.austinadventures.com/packages/chile-northern-patagonia/</a><br />
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<strong><img align="left" height="206" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/a3d9cc76-94d9-4ec9-aa69-b8d7336a0541.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 206px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 275px;" width="275" />Europe</strong><br />
It’s the favorite time of year for locals! Austin Adventures’ <strong>France/Provence Multisport </strong>(from
$3,698 per person for 7 day/6 night departures Sept. 6 and 27 and Oct.
11) is the escape of choice. The tapestry of fertile vineyards becomes
more vibrant in the fall, as ancient Roman ruins mingle with the
oh-so-present fragrances of lavender, honey and thyme, and markets rife
with summer’s bounty tempt between-meal snacking. But wait! A
bouillabaisse and baguette with fromage de chèvre paired perfectly with a
glass of crisp local rosé await. See: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=c692ae8e3e&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.austinadventures.com/packages/france-provence/</a><br />
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<strong>Asia</strong><br />
Now is the time to reserve a December 2015 through April 2016 vacation in Bali (recommended travel months for this region). <strong>Bali – Indonesia Luxury Adventure</strong>,
bookable with just a minimum of two people (from $5,398 per person for
13 days/12 nights), offers the seduction of this exotic Indonesian
island laced with terraced rice paddies and ancient temples. Standup
paddle boarding, hiking through clove plantations, chasing a pod of
dolphins from the nose of an outrigger, snorkeling in a reef and biking
back-country roads bring paradise up close and personal. See: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=486d19e24e&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.austinadventures.com/packages/bali-indonesia/</a><br />
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<strong><img align="right" height="183" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/c14e15a9-f0d1-4756-be35-62eb24316368.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 183px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 275px;" width="275" />Africa</strong><br />
After a brief hiatus as the world’s leading wildlife destination, Africa
is back and prime season bookings are now being taken. Austin
Adventures’ <strong>Iconic Botswana</strong>
departs weekly from April through November 2016 on 11 day/10 night
adventures from $8,798 per person. Wildlife on the delta viewed from
your own safari tent deck, flora and fauna teeming in the wetlands of
the legendary Okavango Delta and the spray of Victoria Falls mingle with
the magic of the Big Five scouted on guided walks and game drives. See:<br />
<u><a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=d94b9d9296&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.austinadventures.com/packages/botswana-iconic-botswana/</a></u><br />
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<strong>Polar</strong><br />
One of the last great wildernesses to be explored, Antarctica is always
in high demand and anyone wanting to reserve a space on a cruise must
act now. <strong>Antarctic Peninsula Small Ship Cruise</strong>
starts at $9,300 per person for 11 days/10 nights exploring the
southern-most continent, a frozen desert revealed by snowshoe, kayak,
zodiac and from the deck of the 114-passenger <em>M/V Plancius</em>. Think sliding penguins, slumbering seals, 3,000-foot ice walls, and surreal sunsets. See: <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=56fe66d920&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.austinadventures.com/packages/antarctica-peninsula-expedition-cruise/</a><br />
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<strong><img align="left" height="260" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93/images/c50cfa93-66ca-4326-8551-b2a233b4eda0.jpg" style="border: 2px outset; display: inline; height: 260px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 275px;" width="275" />Australia</strong><br />
Another superb destination for small ship cruising, <strong>Australia: Kimberly Wilderness Cruise</strong>
offers weekly eight day/seven night departures in 2016 from April
through August with rates from $11,095. Champagne sunrises, helicopter
flight-seeing, rainforest explorations, aboriginal drawings, hiking, mud
crabbing and billabongs come with passage on the 36-passenger <em>M/V True North</em> that plies in luxurious fashion the waterways of northern Australia’s Kimberley Region. See:<br />
<a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=f546464446&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.austinadventures.com/packages/australia-kimberley-wilderness-cruise/</a><br />
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<strong>About Austin Adventures</strong><br />
<a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=37b37dd446&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><img align="right" height="175" src="https://blu179.mail.live.com/Handlers/ImageProxy.mvc?bicild=&canary=QmzJ%2flOYpRAZ2%2bu9Gw2MS9heItEgP6f3pQJ4MqTwIaM%3d0&url=http%3a%2f%2fgallery.mailchimp.com%2f3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93%2fimages%2f3b5cfd23-4e8a-46a4-b1c1-823acf26ebd5.jpg" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; height: 175px; line-height: 100%; text-decoration: none; width: 175px;" width="175" /></a>Based
in Billings, MT, Austin Adventures (formerly Austin-Lehman Adventures)
has spent more than 40 years building an international reputation as a
provider of scheduled small group tours and customized trips to all
seven continents. In 2014, Kasey Austin, Vice President of Operations,
was named the World’s Top Family Guide by <em>Outside Magazine</em>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">In 2013, Austin Adventures joined the <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=3897a39164&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Xanterra Parks & Resorts®</a> portfolio of experiential leisure offerings. Xanterra Parks & Resorts has operations in the <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=56b25f6910&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Grand Canyon</a>, including <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=43e58fa283&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Grand Canyon Railway</a> and <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=2b77be2bea&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">The Grand Hotel</a>; <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=137490d255&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Yellowstone</a>; <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=35dbdd2bbf&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Zion</a>; <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=7d18384e97&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Crater Lake</a>; <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=2778b25bb0&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Glacier</a>, <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=e366c07e00&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Rocky Mountain</a> and <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=e0c7a712f0&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Petrified Forest</a> National Parks; <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=83cfa0d413&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Mount Rushmore</a> National Memorial; <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=3d0bc9a76e&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Furnace Creek Resort</a> in Death Valley National Park and five <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=68d1382b9a&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Ohio State Park Lodges</a> as well as the <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=200512c893&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Geneva Marina</a> at Ohio’s Geneva State Park. Xanterra Parks & Resorts also operates <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=3f0a1ee592&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Kingsmill Resort</a> in Williamsburg, Va., <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=269956f9de&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Windstar Cruises</a>, and <a href="http://travelnewssource.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cc0d80bfe899a74a2c07ef93&id=32ddd1b90f&e=5fae21dc6e" style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations</a>.
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