tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56541480659137517012024-03-15T18:09:51.827-07:00Unique Travel's BlogWelcome to Unique Travel Concepts blog! With this blog we hope to create a sense of excitement and anticipation for your next trip. We will provide useful travel information, deals, photos and let you know how we can provide excellent service for all your travel needs!Unique Travel Conceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11040019014922190705noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5654148065913751701.post-35505297425918269112012-03-12T10:33:00.000-07:002012-03-12T10:33:09.899-07:00Unique Travel Concepts Day at San Diego Harbor<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Living in San Diego we rarely visit the places of interest. I decided on Sunday to go down to San Diego Harbor and walk around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Carnival Spirit was leaving for a 5 day cruise to Baja Mexico, I actually had clients on this ship. Passengers waving with smiles and those on shore wishing them a wonderful Bon Voyage as the ship pulled out of the dock. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There has been so much news about the Sailor kissing a Nurse Statue called "Unconditional Surrender"at the Harbor I decided to go over and check it out. Life magazine made the picture famous right after World War II. This statue has been on loan to San Diego. With San Diego County having the largest concentration of Military personnel than any other US port, many say the statue should stay! The Union Tribune wrote a story about it:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">SAN DIEGO — . <br />
The statue named "Unconditional Surrender" was scheduled to be taken down at the end of February. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The statue by J. Seward Johnson depicts a famed 1945 Life magazine photo taken in Times Square in New York when the end of World War II was announced. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">City News Service says the statue was first loaned to the port in 2007 for a one-year term. It had been extended several times and was due to expire at the end of the month </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As supporters of the "Unconditional Surrender" statue await word on whether it will get a reprieve, the USS Midway Museum has stepped forward to help make it a permanent fixture on the waterfront.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The 25-foot statue of a World War II couple locked in an embrace is on loan to the San Diego Unified Port District, it now is extended until May.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This will allow time to raise nearly a million dollars to permanently preserve the statue in bronze to stay in San Diego harbor. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Scott McGaugh, spokesman for the Midway, said Friday that the museum contacted local architect Donald Reeves, who originally pushed to bring the statue to San Diego, to help with fundraising over the next 90 days.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"The Midway is interested in helping Don and the community of San Diego to save the 'Kiss,'" McGaugh said. "We've seen firsthand how it's become a real icon and landmark."</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZd1UZfEoYrjDsCUtADJSKMHxwdzzydjHnENLFQXnfR2gUVvDG-OqQ7Gk_43YlRILxIvfnqVriGxKwRHytx1SLMLntlddSCFvmIBKQHcU9hHAUCaM998Uxyv1qqwguYcQAB4gBrfgIfQd/s1600/UNIQUE+TRAVEL+DAY+AT+SAN+DIEGO+HARBOR+MIDWAY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZd1UZfEoYrjDsCUtADJSKMHxwdzzydjHnENLFQXnfR2gUVvDG-OqQ7Gk_43YlRILxIvfnqVriGxKwRHytx1SLMLntlddSCFvmIBKQHcU9hHAUCaM998Uxyv1qqwguYcQAB4gBrfgIfQd/s320/UNIQUE+TRAVEL+DAY+AT+SAN+DIEGO+HARBOR+MIDWAY.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Right Next to the Statue is a "Thanks for the Memories" tribute to Bob Hope here are some pictures</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3WKaxisUf3j3QbiE-96kocigUDK6bI7SZPcqF6nU-L7zjneFOt-sfja9eY1jccOcXXvjxTpSn1ALhq2xVVeQlA_-OGFIXEOxgPdhC8mSgmeh0MpPkzO_wS8Ect3DeImvPRke1vcpt9-Jn/s1600/20+REASONS+TO+LIKE+TOKYO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3WKaxisUf3j3QbiE-96kocigUDK6bI7SZPcqF6nU-L7zjneFOt-sfja9eY1jccOcXXvjxTpSn1ALhq2xVVeQlA_-OGFIXEOxgPdhC8mSgmeh0MpPkzO_wS8Ect3DeImvPRke1vcpt9-Jn/s320/20+REASONS+TO+LIKE+TOKYO.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"><strong>1. The world's most sophisticated railways</strong></span></span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"><strong>With 13 subway lines and more than 100 surface routes run by Japan Railways and other private companies, Tokyo's railway system seems like it was designed to win world records. It's rare to find a location in the metropolitan area that can’t be reached with a train ride and a short walk. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"><strong>When officials in Tokyo learned that the new Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower in China would be 610 meters tall -- the same height that was planned for Tokyo Sky Tree, then under construction -- they did what any rational person would do: They added 24 meters to the top of Sky Tree to preserve its claim as the world’s tallest tower. Now complete and scheduled to open in May, the Guinness-certified structure features shops, restaurants and an observation deck that lets you see almost all the way to Guangzhou.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"><strong>The scramble street crossing outside of Shibuya Station is easily the world's busiest, with a thousand people running into the middle of the street, weaving together in a huge organic mass. The scramble perfectly summarizes the essence of Tokyo's true tourist landmarks: not old buildings, but lots and lots of people coming together in celebration of culture. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"><strong>Visit the Imperial Palace on December 23 or January 2, and you’ll see something impressive: Its owner. Emperor Akihito and family make a twice-yearly public appearance at the Inner Palace grounds for the monarch’s birthday and a New Year’s greeting. If you’re tall enough, you’ll be able to glimpse the man-god himself amid a sea of Rising Sun flag-wavers. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"><strong>Even with the arrival of Forever 21 and H&M, there are countless independent fashion boutiques in the Harajuku area -- all dedicated to generally insane forms of youth fashion. If you count adjacent Shibuya, Omotesando and Aoyama into the region, you have the world's largest fashion district: featuring basically every single major designer brand in the world.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"><strong>The Japanese have taken their love of the latest electronic gadgets and modern appliances to a new level with Yodobashi Akiba, the largest electronics store in a section of Tokyo known for being the center of gadget, video game and anime culture in the city. Going into any electronics store in Akihabara is like stepping into a wonderland of flashing lights and monstrous screens, but Yodobashi ups the ante by offering six massive floors of televisions, stereos, appliances and game consoles, with three more floors dedicated to restaurants, juice bars, bookstores and music shops.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"><strong>When the concrete Tokyo gets to be too much, just head out to the wonderful Mount Takao in West Tokyo. Accessible by a single train from Shinjuku, the mountain is particularly famous for its easy hike to the top, stunning autumn foliage and special soba-noodle culture.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"><strong>Edo-Tokyo Museum is the best place to relive the old traditional style of life in Tokyo, when it was called Edo in the 15th to 19th centuries. The building exterior, however, looks like a giant space cruiser on a "Buck Rogers" backlot, propped up on stilts. This is perhaps an attempt to fuse past, present and future Tokyo into one space.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"><strong>Rest areas like Umi-hotaru almost make up for the ridiculous tolls and endless traffic jams of Japan's highways. Umi-hotaru (the "sea firefly") is a giant, island-like concrete construct floating smack in the middle of Tokyo Bay at the crossover point between the Aqua-Line bridge and tunnel. It offers a number of restaurants and shops for those who need to relax before braving the remaining drive.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"><strong>Chanel, Louis VuittonGinza is where to go to see and be seen and to spend more money than most salarymen ever dream of on fashion, handbags, and jewelry. Ginza used to be pithily described as Tokyo's 5th Avenue, but nowadays it's more accurate to call 5th Avenue New York's Ginza.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Galápagos and Peru </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(7–14 days) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>Why We Love It:</strong> This trip exceeds even our expectations. This tour dreamed up a Galápagos tour timed to commemorate Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday and the 150-year anniversary of The Origin of Species—and tapped his great-great-grandson, Randal Keynes, to lead the way. In Peru, your guides will include an expert investigating Incan environmental practices, and you’ll see art and textiles through the discerning eyes of locals who have amassed an impressive collection.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>Where It Goes:</strong> After two days in Quito, you’ll board a 48-passenger cruise ship for seven days in the Galápagos. The Peru leg (seven more days) loops from Lima to Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, then back to Lima.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong> A tour of Quito’s colonial architecture zeroes in on Independence Square, the Archbishop’s Palace, and El Sagrario Church.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>Why We Love It:</strong> This adventure slips you into new destinations—in small groups led by local guides at out-of-the-ordinary sights. This itinerary steeped in the 1,000-year-old cultural traditions and folklore of New Zealand’s first inhabitants—the Maori tribe. Maori guides are called upon throughout the journey, whether you’re hiking the grassy battlegrounds of Ruapekapeka, scene of the last conflict between British and Maori forces in the 1846 Northern War, or group-paddling a war canoe down hidden tribal waterways.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>Why We Love It:</strong> You’ll meet the best veteran tour guides in Yellowstone National Park, check in to the finest green hotels, and hook up with exclusive adventure operators. This tour’s guides will escort you to their secret stomping grounds for fishing, hiking, rafting, and more.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong> Take your pick of more activities than you can handle in three days at the sustainably managed Lodge at Sun Ranch, including horseback riding, bird-watching (look skyward for ferruginous hawks and long-billed curlews, two of 126 species on the property), and rafting or canoeing on nearby rivers. A hybrid car transports you to Yellowstone to explore the park with such expert naturalists as Mike Bryers, whose favorite spots after 27 years on the job are the thermal pools scattered throughout the 3,472 square miles of the park. (“They’re almost scenes from another planet,” he says.) You’ll also have the chance to ride the rapids down the Snake River; hike family-friendly trails in the foothills of Wyoming’s Gros Ventre Mountains; trek into Horseshoe Canyon and spend the night—or up the camping ante with a two-night kayaking, rafting, and fly-fishing trip on Jackson Lake. And come equipped for a safari-like trip to spy on the region’s impressive elk, grizzly, and wolf populations.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>Why We Love It:</strong> For travelers who still associate Southeast Asia with the Vietnam War, this tour shows a rarely seen side of Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, placing the conflict on the continuum of an ancient culture. The guiding notion of this trip is to mix and mingle tours of breathtaking temples, like Angkor Wat, with experiences of daily life in villages that keep such temples alive. Dominique Callimanopulos founded her three-year-old company after seeing the world as a student and young professional revealed a disconnect between travelers and the places they are inspired to go. A portion of the trip’s cost goes to on-the-ground projects.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong> Learn traditional Thai dancing; visit a rarely mounted exhibit of indigenous crafts sponsored by Queen Sirikit’s foundation; take an ecotour of a “community forest” in Chiang Mai where tea and coffee crops have replaced illegal logging; and indulge in a traditional Thai massage. Cruise the Mekong River toward Luang Prabang, Laos, stopping to watch a hill tribe pickle rice into whiskey, and sample (or purchase) the results. Ride a tuk-tuk to Luang Prabang’s temples, including Wat Xieng Thong, known for its magnificent tree-of-life mosaic, and Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, with its five-tier roof; stop for a quick dip below the Kuang Si waterfall on the way to the Language Project Library, and in a nearby village, receive a blessing from elders in a traditional Baci ceremony. In Cambodia, visit Angkor Wat, then watch local fishermen ply the waters of Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. More highlights: a hike to Kbal Spean, where 900-year-old intricate carvings in and around the Kbal Spean river depict Hindu deities; and an on-site conversation with the founder of the Cambodia Land Mine Museum, which educates villagers on land mine awareness and accident prevention.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>Where You’ll Stay:</strong> Our favorite stops include the colonial-era Mandarin Oriental Bangkok on the Chao Phraya river; the Luang Say Lodge, in Pak Beng, elevated on stilts for 180-degree views of the Mekong River Valley; and Maison Souvannaphoum, in Luang Prabang, once home to Laotian royalty.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>Where It Goes:</strong> From the border of Tanzania to the big-game–rich Great Rift Valley; north to the semi-arid Laikipia Plateau; and up to the Namunyak Wildlife Conservation Trust in the Matthews Range.</span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The Thermae Bath Spa's pools are fed by the same steamy springs that have long beckoned to bathers. Although the city's three springs -- the Cross Spring, the Hetling Spring and the King's Spring -- are located more than a mile underground, the best place to enjoy them is Thermae's rooftop pool. While you're simmering away, you can look out over the beautiful, Gothic-style Bath Abbey. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Just because you're in the wilderness doesn't mean you have to rough it: The Molori Safari Lodge's five bungalows bring chic to the Savanna. These unique accommodations seated within the Madikwe Game Reserve include floor-to-ceiling windows that allow visitors to wake up to stunning African vistas. But for the best views, grab your swimsuit and head to the main lodge's hot tub. This in-ground soaking spot looks out over an ever-busy watering hole, frequented by elephants, lions and zebras. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Simply thinking of Alaska may send a shiver down your spine, but the northernmost state holds the key to a warm, relaxing getaway: </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The Chena Hot Springs. Located about 60 miles east of Fairbanks, these bubbling waters are at the heart of a 40-square-mile geothermal activity zone. The hot springs funnel mineral water at a whopping 165 degrees Fahrenheit into the massive pools at the Chena Hot Springs Resort. But don't worry about the heat: The water is cooled well before it makes its way to the pool. When you do settle in for a soak, you'll find that the region's alpine peaks and verdant evergreen forests make for a splendid backdrop. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Guests at the Rome Cavalieri have a one-up in avoiding Rome's massive crowds: This ornate Waldorf Astoria property in the heart of Rome boasts a bird's-eye view of the city. The scenery is particularly sweet if you're savoring it from the steamy waters of the Penthouse Suite's private rooftop whirlpool. Watch the city unfold beneath you as you soak; consider a nighttime dip to glimpse St. Peter's Basilica illuminating the skyline. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you're a more active traveler, you might prefer the DIY spa experience at Hot Water Beach, located on the northeast shore of New Zealand. The two underground fissures leak gallons of water at 147 degrees Fahrenheit every minute; the water then bubbles its way up through the beach's golden sands to the surface. To make the most out of your visit, plan to arrive one to two hours before low tide (when more of the beach is exposed) with a bucket and shovel in hand -- you'll need them to dig your own hot tub. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Located approximately 400 miles south of Istanbul in Denizli, Turkey, these hot springs are rumored to have both healing and beautifying powers. The site's own beauty is worth beholding. Formed by mineral deposits left behind by 17 flowing hot springs, these crystalline-white terraces collect shallow pools of steamy water ideal for a soothing soak. While visiting Pamukkale, your view will extend far over the city of Denizli. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Spread out across two remote islands, the Conrad Maldives' 150 villas offer spectacular panoramas of the Indian Ocean. And there is no better place to enjoy the landscape than from the soothing 104-degree waters of a private hot tub. Consider one of the villas on the Rangali Island section of the resort; the tubs in these Beach Villas are flanked by sugary-white sands and a vibrant coral reef. And if the scenery isn't enough, hotel staff members provide a few extra luxuries like cool glasses of fresh papaya juice.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Many travelers are looking to voyage back through time to the golden age of travel. "Journeys reminiscent of the romantic adventure style of old are extremely popular," notes expert Brad Crockett. "Travelers are interested in the old world elegance of train journeys, classic desert camps & mobile safaris where they sleep under the stars." </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Travelers who plan ahead win when it matters. "Every year we see disappointed would-be travelers who waited too long to book bucket-list experiences like a safari during the Great Migration, Galapagos at Christmas or Costa Rica during spring break," says Expert Brad Crockett. "Booking in advance is crucial. You get the best hotels, flights & connections to ensure your dream trip is just that, perfect.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">" Bali may be on the top of every traveler`s list thanks to Eat, Pray Love, but once through with yoga & monkey dances, the rest of Indonesia awaits. Asia Expert Jacob Hason says, "adventurers in 2012 are going further afield to the exotic island of the legendary Komodo dragon, heading to Borneo to see the orangutans, climbing Mt. Bromo volcano & traveling to Sulawesi to witness the eerie funeral rites of the Toraja." </span><br />
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</div><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">"Hot on the heels of Will & Kate upping its hip factor, the UK is buzzing for 2012," says Expert Kerstin Sowden. Monarchists will be going for Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee in June & sports fans for the Summer Games. "For those not interested in taking part in either event, the secret to traveling smart is to go after the Games when the UK is still at its shiny best but the Olympic size crowds, lines & prices are gone." </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">With a record 3.45 million visitors to Israel last year & numbers predicted to rise, the Holy Land is attracting more visitors than it has in millenniums partially due to an assortment of new adrenaline adventures attracting far more than just pilgrims. "Visitors to Israel in 2012 will be hiking, biking, horseback riding, mountain climbing rappelling, scuba diving, going on archaeological digs & enjoying jeep safaris" according to Middle East Destination Expert Chris Bazos. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>In truth, the holiday traveler’s choices are endless. There’s a quintessential white Christmas in New England celebrated amid the cobblestone streets of historic Boston, where roasted lobster trumps Turkey on holiday menus. Further to the south, gracious living comes to life in the Victorian mansions of Charleston at holiday time, and eggnog is made with local bourbon. In Santa Cruz, California, Santa arrives by—what else—surf board.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>OK, not everyone has visions of exotic locales dancing in their head. For many, a simple change of scenery will do the trick in conjuring the holiday spirit and supplying a dose of much-needed rejuvenation at the end of the year.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>-Instead of carols, the haunting sound of the gamelan gong or wreaths of rice plants, herbs, and flowers </strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>-Watching Christmas Eve sunset at the island temple of Tanah Lot.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Unusual Holiday Dinner: The Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan jazzes up the traditional meal—tangerine-glazed foie gras with dates, spiced rack of lamb with garlic mashed potatoes and Kaffir lime juice, and the soufflé of the day.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>-Summer in December</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>-A cooler of Stein lager beer instead of eggnog</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>-Trading that tame cocoa for a steaming cup of gluhwein (hot spiced wine) at the Marienplatz market.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Unusual Holiday Dinner: Most restaurants in Munich are closed on Christmas and the night before, so it's a treat that the award-winning Restaurant Mark's is open for an elegant Christmas Eve meal. On the mezzanine floor of the Mandarin Oriental the dining room offers a traditional Christmas goose dinner complete with red cabbage and potato dumplings.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Why Go: -Snow, snow, snow. Schuss Utah's famously light powder and take a ski stroll down funky Main Street, the hub of this former mining colony</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>-One town, three resorts: Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley, and the Canyons.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>-Instead of pine trees, palms and exotic flora in El Yunque rain forest or instead of hot chocolate or egg nog drink a coquito</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the end of Franklin Street in Fort Mason, you’ll find a sign indicating an 1850s-era structure as the “Haskell House”—originally home to an early San Francisco developer, Leonidas Haskell. Haskell, along with several other residents of the “Black Point” area in Fort Mason, was an anti-slavery “free-soiler” and supporter of David Broderick for California’s U.S. Senate seat. After a volley of insults, Broderick’s opponent, California State Supreme Court Justice David Terry, challenged the anti-slavery candidate to a duel near Lake Merced on September 13, 1859. Broderick, mortally wounded, was rushed to the home of his friend, Leonidas Haskell. He died there three days later.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By day, Muir Woods is a beautiful sanctuary of peace among the redwoods. When dusk falls, though, a person’s imagination runs to far more sinister places in the profound darkness of the forest. You know it’s the same place, but when the sun goes down your heart rate goes up nonetheless. Maybe it’s because of the chill-inducing hoots of owls, northern spotted owls and the invasive barred owls, winging their way above. Maybe it’s the whispers from the leathery wings of 10 species of bats as they embark on their nocturnal hunt. Or maybe it’s the soul-freezing fact that, in the dark, you are confronted with the massiveness of the mystery of it all.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although Muir Woods is usually closed after dark, you can see for yourself on a Muir Woods After Hours tour, November 10—one of the few times during the year when you can experience the National Monument at night.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>3) Battery Townsley</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While most of the mysterious batteries and bunkers in the Marin Headlands are sealed off, the most extensive facility is open for public tours. Built in the late 1930s on a hill above Fort Cronkhite, Battery Townsley was so high-security that few knew of its existence. During World War II, it mounted two massive guns (capable of firing 2,100-pound projectiles 25 miles out to sea) and housed more than 100 men in a warren of underground tunnels and rooms.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to its persistent and eerie fog, the Presidio has three essential ingredients for hauntings: a deep and ancient history (the post was founded in 1776), many gravestones (see the San Francisco National Cemetery), and tragic events (the wife and three young daughters of John “Black Jack” Pershing died in 1915 when a fire consumed their home, marked now by the flagpole in Pershing Square).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other spooky sites in the Presidio include the grounds of the Letterman Digital Arts Center (built on the site of the old Letterman Army Hospital, where tens of thousands of wounded soldiers were treated during World War II, and where many of them tragically perished); the area behind the Presidio Landmark apartment building (where hundreds of foreign merchant seamen were interred, far from home, behind the Marine Hospital during the late 1800s); and of course the Pet Cemetery (think Stephen King).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To begin your explorations, check out the new temporary Presidio Visitor Center, located in Building 105 on the Main Post, open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>1) Alcatraz Cellhouse</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The infamous island of Alcatraz is where you can find one of the most famous haunted “houses” in America: the Cellhouse. It is the site of numerous suicides and tragic escape attempts, including the one in May 1946 during which two guards and three inmates were killed in a violent skirmish. The spirits of the three convicts are purported to haunt Cellblock C, where they died. Other seemingly inexplicable goings-on have been reported over the years: mysterious crashing sounds, running footsteps, swinging doors, and screams. In particular, the “holes” (cells for solitary confinement) and the prison hospital have been especially fraught with reports of alleged paranormal activity.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The best way to experience the bone-chilling nature of the Rock is to go on an Alcatraz Night Tour. Winter, the “quiet” season on Alcatraz, is a great time for locals to make a trip to the island. And, in this season of atmospheric mist and rain, the scene is set for a perfectly spooky trip!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"></span>Unique Travel Conceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11040019014922190705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5654148065913751701.post-19058313864917742362011-10-26T10:35:00.000-07:002011-10-26T10:35:36.753-07:0010 Great Mountain Towns of the World<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #4c1130;">From the Alps to Alaska, here are 10 mountain towns that shamelessly seduce with good looks, affordable deals, and year-round appeal. Read on for ways to see some of the best views in the world. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br />
</span><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>1-Riobamba, Ecuador </strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Like many cities in the Pacific Ring of Fire, Riobamba lives in the shadow of a sleeping giant. Clouds wisp at the tip of the inactive Chimborazo volcano, Ecuador's highest point, while native llama, alpaca, and vicuña graze in the protected habitat below. You'll see why some call Riobamba the Sultan of the Andes when you explore the colonial city center's cathedrals and museums.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Do: Shop for handicrafts at the Saturday market on the streets northeast of Parque de la Concepción. Try the market's snow cones (raspados) made from blocks of ice transported from the glacier by mules, a local tradition. Another favorite is the zigzagging Chiva Express train ride up a 45-degree pitch called Devil's Nose. Latin Trails will take you to the train or on an ice-harvest adventure.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">2-Girdwood, Alaska</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Next to the state's largest ski resort, just outside Anchorage, Girdwood was originally called "Glacier City" for the colossal icy peaks that surround it. Calving glaciers thunder into the Prince William Sound, and humpback whales play in nearby Kenai Fjords National Park. Set amid this idyllic valley's rugged beauty is one of Alaska's most productive and still active placer gold mines, Crow Creek Mine, where you can pan for gold.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Do: Find adventure and great photo ops year-round on a guided glacier hike or ice-climbing trek. A trip to the top on Alyeska Resort's aerial tram nets you a splurge-worthy dinner destination: Seven Glaciers Restaurant. The town's best cinnamon rolls are at The Bake Shop near the base of the ski hill.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Not far from the Austrian border, Bled in the Julien Alps has all the elements of a classic fairy tale: a clifftop castle, frosted peaks, an emerald lake, a church steeple, a wishing bell, and a signature sweet treat. This alpine town even sits at the edge of a dark forest (Triglav National Park) with a waterfall and mountains known for legends of the Zlatorog, the golden-horned chamois that is said to live here.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Do: Hike up to the 1,000-year-old Bled Castle, where you can bottle wine in the cellar, indulge in the herbal gallery's aroma, or stay for a meal with a view. Visit Bled Island in Bled Lake by rowing a boat or hitching a ride on a local gondola-like pletna, then ring the famous church bell. Don't miss the town's signature cream cake (kremna rezina) at Slascicarna Smon (this website in Slovene only).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Coverage of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games introduced the world to this ski town's stunning beauty and cosmopolitan allure. At the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, icy blue streams gurgle through the pedestrian village. Boutique shops, lively pubs, and restaurant patios open onto great people-watching thoroughfares, where you can take in high fashion and sexy foreign accents in one delicious shot.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Do: Ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola from Whistler to Blackcomb, or soak in the outdoor hydrotherapy baths at Scandinave Spa. In winter you can try the Sliding Centre's skeleton and bobsleigh runs—reaching speeds of up to 135 kilometers per hour—or race the luge track from spring through fall. At the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre cafe, sample traditional bannock fry bread and salmon chowder. Hit Zog's Dogs food cart for cinnamon BeaverTails or bratwurst and poutine (a mix of fries, cheese curds, and gravy).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Stowe is the quintessential New England village. In a fertile valley between the Green Mountains' peaks, this quaint town of 4,500 is a throwback to all things wholesome. The historical Main Street area is home to a general store, a malt shop, and even a mercantile with fresh handmade fudge. Head to the surrounding countryside for a grazing tour of Vermont's farm treats.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Do: You can stop in for free samples year-round at Laughing Moon Chocolates on Main Street or at Cold Hollow Cider Mill and Ben & Jerry's in the Waterbury area. Harrison's Restaurant & Bar, a popular watering hole in a historical Main Street basement, is like the Cheers of Stowe. Browse Stowe Craft & Design for handmade items, including great furniture for mountain retreats.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This South Island lake town, away from the crowds of its popular Queenstown neighbor, sits in a glacier-carved basin near the edge of Mt. Aspiring National Park's Southern Alps. Mountains rise out of Lake Wanaka, vineyards drape the hillsides, and tiny islands harbor uninhabited sanctuaries for the flightless buff weka bird. It's no wonder the laid-back Kiwi vibe has such a stronghold here.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Do: Relax with a local beer and a slice of pizza at Kai Whaka Pai, which has the best view in town. Eco Wanaka boat tours take you to Moa Wahu Island to see the native weka. At Cinema Paradiso you can watch movies in comfy old couches and eat warm homemade cookies during the intermission. Experience the scenery from an open-air Vintage Tigermoth flight with goggles and a leather helmet or on a canyoning trip in a wetsuit, helmet, and booties.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This Southwestern town, in a high desert valley, is a study in contrasts. Rich blue skies meet an arid countryside dotted with adobe dwellings and the Taos Pueblo village. The Sangre de Cristo Range towers majestically above the desert floor. And the Rio Grande's whitewater cuts a deep gorge in red sandstone below. Is it any wonder Georgia O'Keeffe, D.H. Lawrence, and countless others have been inspired here?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Do: Find kitschy kachina dolls, baskets, pottery, and other treasures at Robert Cafazzo's Two Graces Gallery, Curios and Bookstore in Ranchos de Taos. Sip a local specialty—the Buddha Margarita—during Taos Inn's Adobe Bar happy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For dinner, don't miss El Meze, a restaurant that puts a Spanish/Moorish twist on traditional local cuisine.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Set among Himalayan snowcaps, this ancient rural town near the Tibetan border is a hidden highland utopia. Here in Gyalthang (Jiantang Town), renamed after the fictional land of Shangri-La in 2001, locals live simple, long lives far from the influence of the outside world. Shaggy yaks drag plows through rich soil, and the sound of chanting floats out of Tibetan monasteries. Just outside town, pastures open up to alpine lakes, gorges, and swift rivers fed by mountain snow.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Do: Shop for colorful scarves, blankets, and local handicrafts in Old Town, or stop at Bhuskar's Kitchen for authentic Tibetan and Indian/Nepalese food. View seekers can climb the local Shika Mountain or take a cable-car ride to the top. Songtsam Retreat leads excursions to Pudacuo National Park, home to 100 endangered species.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Gold seekers founded this Victorian mining town in 1859, and many of the original buildings that housed hotels, dance halls, and saloons still stand. The new occupants—quirky boutiques, restaurants, outfitters, and microbreweries—capture Breckenridge's pioneering spirit and down-to-earth character. It's an unpretentious Rocky Mountain high 90 miles west of Denver.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Do: Meet local sled dogs in their off-season and hop on a dogcart for a back country tour. Check out the whimsical, handmade clothing at Magical Scraps. Try Breckenridge Brewery, the Breckenridge Distillery, or the Blue River Bistro for drinks. For dinner, indulge in locally sourced cuisine in a historical Victorian house at Hearthstone Restaurant. Lucha's breakfast burritos are legendary.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This picturesque Swiss Alps city is like a model-train set come to life. Medieval-style homes and shops with flower boxes line cobble stoned streets. The wooden 14th-century Chapel Bridge (Kapllbrücke) spans the Reuss River flowing through the town's crystal-clear Lake Lucerne. And in the backdrop, little red cog railway cars climb the steep Mt. Pilatus.</span><br />
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</span><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">In celebration of the extraordinary life and legacy of Elizabeth Taylor, Christie's Auction House will open the window into the public and private world of a true icon. Elizabeth Taylor played many roles in her time: international film and fashion star, loving mother, successful businesswoman and brave and generous humanitarian. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Come with us to Los Angeles to see highlights from Miss Taylor's collection of her cherished and fabulous jewels and fashions. The exhibition is a landmark series of public showings and special events culminating in a sale of the collection which will make auction history in New York this December. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">On the Friday date, your tour includes time for lunch on your own and browsing at the famous Los Angeles Farmers Market. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">• <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Beijing (3 nights), Yangtze River Cruise (4 nights), Shanghai (2 nights)</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">• <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Round-trip transpacific air (LAX) JFK (add $200), fuel surcharges, all intra-China air and transfers</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>• Historical sightseeing in Beijing and Shanghai</strong></span><br />
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<ul><li>Shoot the class III rapids and enjoy a riverside dinner with steak, trout or vegetarian options. </li>
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<ul><li>10-mile National Park Scenic Float </li>
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<ul><li>Float through the heart of the Grand Teton National Park and enjoy majestic views of the Teton Range and wildlife in its natural habitat. </li>
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<ul><li>Wildlife Tour through Yellowstone National Park </li>
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<ul><li>See the “hidden” Yellowstone and learn about the Park’s wildlife and history. Upgrade your trip to include a hiking experience and really get out there. </li>
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<ul><li>Spend a day on the Bridger-Teton National Forest and enjoy lunch with the cowboys for a real western experience.</li>
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Run the Snake River with the area's premier outfitter.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1187f4d5e9dbdc225db2e229c617fcd2?pa=4983647885" target="_blank"><span style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" height="186" id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://images.madmimi.com/promotion_images/0176/1084/original/MRBBROCKSemail.jpg" width="277" /></span></a></span><br />
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<u><strong>The Classic Jackson Hole Package</strong></u><br />
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The classic Jackson Hole Adventure with all the must-do activities.<br />
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<ul><li>21-mile Scenic and Whitewater Combination on the Snake River </li>
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<ul><li>Float 13 miles on the upper Snake River, a braided section with opportunities to view wildlife then shoot the class III rapids in the Snake River Canyon. </li>
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<ul><li>Whitewater photo of your boat from Snake River Whitewater Photo & Video </li>
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<ul><li>Wildlife Tour through Grand Teton National Park </li>
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<ul><li>See the park as wildlife sees it. Take a half day tour through our local National Park with an experienced guide. </li>
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<ul><li>Take in stunning views of the area and see how the locals get around.</li>
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<ul><li>Great add on ideas: mountain biking tour, fly-fishing or hot air balloon rides</li>
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<strong><u>The Snake River Package</u></strong> <br />
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A river enthusiast's dream package. For all river rats young and old.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://go.madmimi.com/redirects/32399565b31f0fffb16aef0dcad8b76a?pa=4983647885" target="_blank"><span style="color: #597bb7; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" height="120" id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://images.madmimi.com/promotion_images/0167/8266/original/water%20crossing.JPG" width="181" /></span></a></span><br />
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<ul><li>Paddle Boats on the Snake River </li>
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<ul><li>Featuring the smallest boats on the Snake River, huge action and big whitewater thrills. Grab a paddle and head to the river. </li>
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<ul><li>Whitewater photo of your boat from Snake River Whitewater Photo & Video </li>
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<ul><li>10-mile National Park Scenic Float on the Snake River </li>
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<ul><li>Float through the heart of Grand Teton National Park and enjoy majestic views of the Teton Range. Look for wildlife along the banks.</li>
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<ul><li>Great add on ideas: and fly-fishing trips<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><img height="120" id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://images.madmimi.com/promotion_images/0167/8274/original/fly%20reel.JPG" width="181" /></span></li>
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<strong>Since Shark Week on Discovery just ended Unique Travel Concepts clients have been asking about Shark Diving</strong> <br />
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An amazing adventure that we could put together for you and a group of your diving friends would be a week long liveaboard scuba diving boat departing from Nassau, Bahamas. <br />
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Unique Travel is partnering with Aqua Cat Cruises and put together an amazing shark diving adventure. <br />
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See above a sample of Bahamas Shark diving. For a week aboard the luxury diving boat the Aqua Cat there will be 5 1/2 dives per day and feature shark feeding dives, blue holes, high speed drift dives, walls and shallow patch reefs. All of this for only $2,395.00 per person! <br />
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UNIQUE TRAVEL CONCEPTS - 1-800-879-8635. Unique Travel Conceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11040019014922190705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5654148065913751701.post-60708386009379137422011-08-10T11:58:00.000-07:002011-08-10T12:49:52.887-07:00Calving Glacier Causes Panic<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RYq-4nLPuYY?fs=1" width="480"></iframe><br />
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JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO GO BACK IN THE WATER!!!<br />
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While viewing the glacier in Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska, a 200 foot tall piece of ice collapsed and sent chunks of flying ice and a huge wave rocked this boat. A woman was injured and broke her leg. <br />
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Here at Unique Travel Concepts we always advise to purchase travel protection.... Call us today to book your next trip UNIQUE TRAVEL CONCEPTS - 1-800-879-8635<br />
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Unique Travel Conceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11040019014922190705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5654148065913751701.post-62452106618854804102011-08-09T12:21:00.000-07:002011-08-09T12:21:36.514-07:00A Jungle Book Adventure -Classic Tiger Safari<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A classic luxury safari reminiscent of the adventure travel of old. This voyage takes travelers deep into the heart of India to the world's finest tiger reserves. Led by private naturalist guide, they'll trek for tigers by elephant, 4X4 & foot through the exotic land that <u>inspired Kipling's, "The Jungle Book</u>." In Kanha, you'll discover spotted dear, chousingha, monkeys & nilgai. Next it's off to the jungles of Bandhavgarh which hold the highest densities of tigers on the continent. You will enjoy pampering fit for a Maharajah as you stay at luxurious Taj Safari Lodges, dine on gourmet meals & enjoy more comforts than at home. Ideal for those travelers who love safaris! Book before Sept 30th for 10% off.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Your Jungle Book Safari Itinerary </strong></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Located in the Mandia district of Madhya Pradesh, the Kanha National Park is a Tiger Reserve that extends over 1945 sq. km. of undulating country. Elevations range from 450 to 900 meters. A horseshoe shaped valley bounded by the. spurs of the Mekal ridge gives Kanha an interesting topography. Steep rocky escarpments along their edges offer breathtaking views of the valleys below. The grasslands at Kanha interspersed with forests of sal, teeming with varieties of deer - the barasinqha, chital (spotted deer), chousingha, nilgai, the majestic gaur (Indian bison) and wild pig, is 'tiger country'.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Transfer from Bandhavgarh N.P. to Kanha N. P. with private vehicle and driver, it takes around 5 hrs.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>The luxurious, yet lightweight, ensuite tents have been designed in a contemporary style, with pressed bamboo wall panels, gorgeous bamboo floors and locally crafted furniture hewn from the timber of exotic Indian trees. Banjaar Tola boasts two elegant camps of nine suites, each with its own intimate tented sitting area. Just 18 lightweight tented suites are spread out along the riverbank and into the sal forest. Contemporary, flowing shapes, canvas walls and roofs, and immense glass doors that let in the Indian sky create an atmosphere that is light and ethereal with stunning river views from the privacy of your own veranda or share the experiences of the day on dramatic decks facing the Banjaar River.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Banjaar Tola has its own unique identity, celebrating the Bastar and Dogra art that hails from nearby Chattisgarh.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Overnight at Banjaar Tola. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Bandhavgarh National Park is a national park in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is one of the highest known in India. The park has a large breeding population of panthers, bisons and various species of deer. Prior to becoming a national park, the forests around Bandhavgarh had long been maintained as a Shikargah, or game preserve, of the Maharajas and their guests.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Transfer to Bandhavgarh N.P. with private vehicle and driver, its 5 hrs drive.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>The name Mahua Kothi is inspired from one of India’s most beautiful trees (Madhuca Indica, commonly known as Mahua). The 12 suites or Kutiyas (jungle village huts) have been recently built on the 40 acre grounds of the tented camp, which was formerly known as Churhat Kothi. The original kothi or homestead that comprised of the guest areas has been retained and renovated. However, the guest accommodation is all brand new. Each kutiya is accessed through private courtyards with shaded seating, traditional swings and mud floors. Other features include – Wooden shutters, tapered mud-coloured walls, handmade pottery roof tiles, ensuite bathrooms with twin hand basins mounted on a wooded log, local textiles, roll-down mats to keep the early morning sun out, ceiling fans and air-conditioning.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Overnight at Mahua Kothi. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Strictly protected under Project Tiger, India remains one of the only countries where visitors can see the king of the jungle in the wild. While tiger sightings are never guaranteed, a number of India’s national parks are home to steady populations of this magnificent animal and provide good chances of an encounter. While an African safari takes place in 4x4 Jeep, an Indian safari is done aboard the most suitable and traditional means of jungle transport, on the back of a mighty elephant. This tour is a once and life-time experience, and catching a glimpse of one of the region’s most magnificent predator in the depths of its natural jungle habitat is a moment never to be forgotten.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>In the quiet midday hours between game drives, you'll meet up with others from the lodge to explore the sprawling grounds of Mahua Kothi in the company of your naturalist. Learn about the jungle vegetation, watch out for fascinating insects that inhibit the aria, and as colourful birds and butterflies flutter by, try to identify them from your Star Birds list.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Overnight at Mahua Kothi. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Prepare to journey back into the jungles of India for more wild life viewing, more specifically tiger tracking. These majestic creatures have been granted protection under Project Tiger, to freely roam the protected National Parks of India. enjoy this trek through the jungle on one of the two best modes of transport, a 4x4 Jeep or on the back of India's famous mammal taxi, the fearless Indian Elephant.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Continue your search for the marvellous wild life of India's protected National Park, including the elusive White Tiger and his black and orange striped cousin, the indigenous Indian Tiger. Try to view the many other species of animals which roam these parks, with a keen eye and an active camera, this memorable experience can be enjoyed by your kin through your photos and explanations.</strong></span><br />
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PEDDLE AND PADDLE DAY IN TAOS, NEW MEXICO IN THE MORNING THE FAMILY DID A BIKE RIDE AND IN THE AFTERNOON TOOK TO THE RIO GRANDE RIVER RAFTING!! HERE ARE SOME PICTURES: .<br />
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</div>Unique Travel Conceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11040019014922190705noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5654148065913751701.post-20801231709884525152011-08-03T10:51:00.000-07:002011-08-03T10:51:58.014-07:00SANTIAGO, CHILE, EASTER ISLAND, SKIING IN THE ANDES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>We returned from Chile safe and sound. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed every minute! We ate and drank and ate some more while we drank a little bit more....</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Talca was very chilly averaging about 4 degrees Celsius which is about 39 degrees Fahrenheit it did get as low as -6 degrees or 20 Fahrenheit. Santiago was wonderful and also very cold.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Our Family did get to go snowboarding at El Colorado just outside of Santiago. It was beautiful.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Easter Island was spectacular, an unforgettable experience. Being a sub-tropical area, the weather was perfect for walking, and boy did we do a lot of it! It was about 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit with slight humidity, but not uncomfortable. </strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>The tours you booked for us were wonderful. Almost all the tours do essentially the same run, but I noticed the average group was about 12-16 people. Our tour was five, four of the people belonged to me! There was one solo man that was with our group. I really enjoyed the small group because we could go as fast or slow and ask as many questions we wanted without feeling forced to hurry or shut up! The guides were extremely knowledgeable and loved to tell stories, pass rumors and explain myths, folklore and history. Our family was captivated. </strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Thank you Kelly for a most amazing trip one our family will definitely remember for many years. Here are a few pictures I wanted to share with you and your readers.</strong></span></div><span style="color: #274e13;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING AT </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">EL COLORADO SKI RESORT ABOUT 1 1/2 HOURS OUTSIDE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OF SANTIAGO</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0ae2lEDNPSQB0gBNnb8_XgMS8Yeif6O1RJiUHZAYS3aozwke-UeepJ4V2lpwxqwSDOLStVNw2mQnCAuxpWopPk65bts2SGL0a8axhkt3DTsPmAybHIDcN8NzwFMqeuJAJOpOo3b1KTsv/s1600/Passalacqua+Skiing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0ae2lEDNPSQB0gBNnb8_XgMS8Yeif6O1RJiUHZAYS3aozwke-UeepJ4V2lpwxqwSDOLStVNw2mQnCAuxpWopPk65bts2SGL0a8axhkt3DTsPmAybHIDcN8NzwFMqeuJAJOpOo3b1KTsv/s320/Passalacqua+Skiing.jpg" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div>Unique Travel Conceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11040019014922190705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5654148065913751701.post-72847382358560514052011-07-22T11:12:00.000-07:002011-07-22T11:12:16.051-07:00Bicycle Vacations Top 6 Desinations<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Expensive gas isn't the only reason to switch from four wheels to two. Bicycles offer a great way to get to know an urban area. More urban areas are adding bike lanes, and most have rentals for visitors to hit the trails. Here are our top 6 places to bike:</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Former mayor and cyclist Richard M. Daley led the charge to make Chicago a bike-friendly metropolis, reports A classic ride links Lake Michigan's lakefront parks, but there are also suburban surprises, like the 32-mile Fox River Trail. Riders can bring their bike aboard Metra trains, allowing them to start in one city and end in another. </strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><strong></strong></span>Unique Travel Conceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11040019014922190705noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5654148065913751701.post-68965580456047497232011-07-11T12:48:00.000-07:002011-07-11T12:48:21.804-07:00AGEROLA COOKING VACATIONAHHHH... ENJOYING THE AMALFI COAST IN ITALY AND LEARNING TO COOK FROM AN ITALIAN CHEF.....<br />
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A LITTLE ABOUT AGEROLA:<br />
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KNOWN BOTH AS THE PICCOLA SVIZZERA (LITTLE SWITZERLAND) AND THE GRANDE TERRAZZA SUL MARE (THE GREAT TERRACE OVERLOOKING THE SEA), THE SMALL TOWN OF AGEROLA IS SITUATED IN AN IDYLLIC SPOT SUSPENDED BETWEEN THE SEA AND THE SKY, IN THE LATTARI MOUNTAINS THAT GIVE ON TO THE AMALFI COAST. AGEROLA IS A PERFECT BASE FOR EXPLORING THE MANY LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST LIKE THE TOWNS AND VILLAGES OF AMALFI, RAVELLO, POSITANO, VIETRI, PRAIANO, SORRENTO AND CAPRI. HERE IS A MAP:<br />
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HERE IS THE 8 DAY ITINERARY:<br />
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<strong>DAY 3: MORNING FOOD TRIP TO LOCAL MOZZARELLA PRODUCER AND COOKING CLASS 2 </strong><br />
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<strong>DAY 4: EXCURSION TO THE BEAUTIFUL SENTIERO DEGLI DEI AND COOKING CLASS 3</strong> - EARLY DEPARTURE FOR A TREK THROUGH THE "PATH OF THE GODS"<br />
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<strong>DAY 5: EXCURSION TO LOCAL WINERY AND COOKING CLASS 4</strong><br />
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<strong>DAY 6: VISIT TO A LOCAL POTTERY AND COOKING CLASS 5</strong> - VISIT A GIFTED LOCAL POTTER WHO MAKES BEAUTIFUL HAND PAINTED CERAMICS.<br />
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<strong>DAY 7: FREE DAY TO DISCOVER THE AMALFI COAST</strong> - WE CAN ARRANGE TOURS FOR YOU OR EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN AMALFI, POSITANO OR RAVELO<br />
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<strong>DAY 8: ARRIVEDERCI</strong><br />
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<ul><li>7 NIGHTS 8 DAYS ACCOMMODATIONS IN A B&B VILLA PROPERTY</li>
<li>DAILY BREAKFAST</li>
<li>ROUNDTRIP TRANSFER UPON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TO / FROM NAPLES TO THE VILLA</li>
<li>5 COOKING CLASSES, FOLLOWED BY LUNCH OR DINNER, WINE, WATER, DESSERT AND COFFEE INCLUDED</li>
<li>WELCOME APERITIF AND TASTING DINNER </li>
<li>GUIDED VISIT TO A TRADITIONAL MOZZARELLA PRODUCER OF AGEROLA</li>
<li>GUIDED TREK ALONG THE PATH OF THE GODS</li>
<li>EXCURSION TO LOCAL WINERY, TASTING INCLUDED </li>
<li>WELCOME BAG WITH CHEF'S APRON, RECIPE BOOKLET AND PROSECCO</li>
</ul>COOKING VACATION PRICE:<br />
<ul><li>$2,795.00 PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. ALL TAXES AND ITALIAN VAT</li>
<li>$200.00 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT</li>
</ul><strong><span style="color: magenta;">UNIQUE TRAVEL CONCEPTS CAN ARRANGE ALL YOUR FLIGHTS AND BOOK THIS AMAZING VACATION FOR YOU.... CALL US AT 1-800-879-8635....</span></strong>Unique Travel Conceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11040019014922190705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5654148065913751701.post-75496652967066804112011-07-08T14:05:00.000-07:002011-07-08T14:05:01.657-07:00PUERTO VALLARTA IS ONE OF THE SAFEST TOURIST DESTINATIONSFOR ANYONE THAT IS WORRIED ABOUT GOING TO MEXICO THIS ARTICLE WAS RECENTLY WRITTEN:<br />
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June 20, 2011<br />
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By: Joe Pike<br />
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Thomas Dale & Associates (TDA) just released a study, concluding that Puerto Vallarta is one of the safest tourist destinations for international and national tourists. <br />
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The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board appointed TDA, a global investigative and security firm who lists several Fortune 100 companies amongst its clients, to complete a Security/Threat assessment.<br />
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The international security company visited the destination from April 6-13 to conduct interviews and a thorough assessment on the ground, and based on findings develop a comprehensive report in relation to all aspects of tourist security in the destination. <br />
The study found that the number of negative events involving foreigners or non-foreigners is fractional compared to the large ex-pat resident population and the millions of visitors that come to vacation each year in Puerto Vallarta.<br />
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Overall the study found that visitors to the destination feel safe and continue to visit Puerto Vallarta numerous times through their lifetime and that the destination’s support services are well above the average standards and dedicated to serving the visiting public.<br />
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In relations to the drug wars, TDA found that the limited land transit makes the smuggling of guns and drugs through Puerto Vallarta very difficult and thus a non-issue in the destination. <br />
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</div>Unique Travel Conceptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11040019014922190705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5654148065913751701.post-72382623460883304062011-07-07T11:03:00.000-07:002011-07-07T11:03:22.861-07:00OUR TRIP TO QUITO, OTAVALO, MINDO CLOUD FOREST<blockquote>Still savoring the memories of a wonderful trip. Thanks again for your excellent choice of tour company and all your hard work to put it together”</blockquote>VIRGINIA, HENRY, AUSTIN AND ADRIAN TOOK THE TRIP OF THEIR DREAMS. HERE ARE PICTURES OF THE MANY SITES THEY SAW:<br />
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