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http://rymanhp.com/gaylord-texan-resort/ | 2014-12-20T16:27:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802770043.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075250-00026-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.948873 | 211 | CC-MAIN-2014-52 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__78429675 | en | Gaylord Texan is situated on approximately 85 acres and is located approximately six minutes from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Of the 85 acres, we own 75 acres and lease approximately 10 acres pursuant to a ground lease. The hotel features a lavish and expansive atrium, 1,511 signature guest rooms, three ballrooms with approximately 85,000 square feet, 70 banquet/meeting rooms, and total meeting, exhibit and pre-function space of approximately 400,000 square feet. The property also includes a number of themed restaurants, retail outlets and a full-service spa with 25,000 square feet of dedicated space and 12 treatment rooms. Guests also have access to the adjacent Cowboys Golf Club. In 2006, we opened the Glass Cactus entertainment complex, an approximately 39,000 square-foot venue with a performance stage, dance floor, and two-story outdoor deck, on land we own adjacent to the hotel. In 2011, we opened the Paradise Springs resort pool, a western-themed 10-acre resort pool and lazy river complex. | travel |
http://swamppark77sanford.canariblogs.com/the-skinny-on-picking-the-very-best-hotels-7349028 | 2019-01-21T01:55:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583745010.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20190121005305-20190121031305-00517.warc.gz | 0.948481 | 1,407 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__73626810 | en | The Skinny On Picking The Very Best HotelsWhen you travel, you have hundreds of hotel options to choose from. Hotels can be expensive. So, you should learn how to look for a hotel that gives you the best value. You want the best hotel experience that you can afford. Read this article for some helpful hints that can help you achieve that.
To find the best deals on hotels consider a travel agent. Many times travel agents can find wonderful hotels at a great price. When booking with a travel agent, ensure that the agent knows both your wants and your needs. This will allow the travel agent to shop for both and offer you choices.
When going on a trip, it is a good idea to book a vacation package instead of booking each service separately. While it may seem like you are spending a lot more money at once, the reality is that you will be getting a cheaper hotel stay than you would otherwise.
Always look for online deals before booking a hotel room. Sometimes, the person at the hotel desk might forget to mention a discount for booking online. This is why it's up to you to search for these discounts. Look to websites like RueLaLaTravel or Jetsetter for more help.
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Let’s face it—hotel rooms are pretty germy places. You should avoid the hotel hair dryer at all costs, for starters, and don’t even get us started on the kettle that brews your morning coffee. But when it comes to the most germ-ridden spots in your hotel room, there’s one place you probably don’t need to be too worried about: your bedsheets. This Is the Real Reason Why Hotels Use White Bedsheets
To save a little bit of money on the cost of your hotel room, whether you are booking over the phone or online, see if there is a discount for paying at the time of booking rather than waiting to pay at checkout. Often this can make the difference between queen and king beds, or between a room and a suite.
Bedbugs have become a problem at hotels in recent years, so upon entering your hotel room, check for signs of these critters. Check for stains on bedding and behind walls. If you notice any signs that point to the possible presence of bedbugs, request a different room. Bedbugs can travel home with you in your luggage, causing an unwelcome infestation in your home.
If you go to the same hotel often, see if they have frequent stay programs you can become a member of. You should be able to earn points every time you are visiting one of the hotels. You can exchange these points for discounts and freebies at the hotel and its restaurant. You may also be able to use them on local amenities.
If you are an AAA member, check into your membership hotel discount. You may be surprised that your auto club membership includes hotel discounts, but it does. You may save 5% or even more on nationwide hotels. It's a way to save money that can add up fast.
Try out DealAngel the next time you are looking online for hotel rooms. This relatively newer site will show you just how good of a deal you are actually getting. It even has a unique feature that will show you how hotel rates vary by date, letting you pick the cheapest time to go.
If you want to save some serious money on your hotel reservations, get the price bundled with something else. This is typically done through an online travel site. When bundled with airfare, hotel room rates drop dramatically, sometimes by over half the list rates that are publicly advertised elsewhere on the Internet.
Be aware of your surroundings in a hotel to stay safe. Don't open the door without knowing who is behind it. Use the peephole. Hotel residents are especially vulnerable to theft. Check in with the front desk if there are any deliveries to your door and keep the door locked even when inside.
Use Twitter to your advantage. Prior to booking your hotel, tweet the property and see if there are any discounts available. Social media is becoming more popular than ever, and hotels use this medium to get the word out about the specials they have out there. If you aren't very familiar with tweeting, you can simply use the search function on Twitter.
Use social media to your advantage if you want to get fresh deals on hotel stays. Many hotels offer deals and freebies to people that "Like" their page. In addition, giving them praise on social media is a great way to snag an upgrade and/or a special rate that has not been advertised.
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There are websites available that offer you an instant discount if the hotel you have booked decreases in price before your stay. You may end up with a good amount of money back in your pocket. The best thing about this type of site is that the opposite does not apply. If the rates increase, you will only have to pay the amount you were originally quoted.
Before booking a hotel room, ask the hotel about their return policy. You never know what could happen and you may end up having to cancel your reservation. If there is no return policy, you could be basically throwing your money down the drain. Don't book with a hotel until you know this information.
If Wi-Fi is a very important amenity and you are looking to save a bit of money on your hotel stay, it would be a good idea to stay at someplace that is mid-level. While https://hotels4humanity.blogspot.com/2018/07/get-good-nights-sleep-with-best-goose.html -end hotels may be a bit cozier, they usually have a surcharge for Internet use.
If you want to save money when booking a hotel room, call the hotel directly. Tell them you're interested in receiving a good deal. Let them know of any discount you may qualify for. This can include government rates, senior rates, auto association cards or rates for business travelers.
Remember that clear dates are essential to hotel booking. You may have found the ideal hotel, but then you find that it is completely booked. Try planning ahead. The time of year also affects availability and price. If it's the high season, prices may sky rocket. Consider when and how long you need to stay, then try booking your stay as soon as possible.
After reading the above article, you should be able to get a great hotel deal and enjoy your stay the next time you are traveling. Just research everything and take your time before your decide on your choice. After reviewing the provided information, you should be able to find the best hotel. | travel |
http://vinayaga.hotelsintamilnadu.com/en/ | 2018-07-18T10:04:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590127.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718095959-20180718115959-00280.warc.gz | 0.91695 | 194 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__143938224 | en | Hotel Vinayaga Kumbakonam
Hotel Vinayaga is a 2-star property situated about 4.5 km from Uppiliappan Temple.
The hotel is approximately 25 minutes' walk from Adi Kumbeswarar Temple. A 10-minute walk to the center of Kumbakonam.
The hotel is easy access to the local beach in Kumbakonam.
Guests are offered 39 non-smoking hotel rooms equipped with satellite TV, climate control, Wi-Fi, a mini-refrigerator and large windows. Bathrooms with a shower, a hairdryer and bathrobes are featured in every room.
A breakfast is served in the restaurant. The garden restaurant offers fine international cuisine.
A short drive takes guests to Civil airport.
Cars are available for rent on site.
The hotel provides Turkish bath and massage for guests to relax and rejuvenate. | travel |
https://morproekt.ru/list-of-services/projectflow/project-types/passazhirskie-terminaly | 2024-04-22T10:36:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818105.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422082202-20240422112202-00058.warc.gz | 0.967758 | 419 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__107386548 | en | There has been a real construction boom in passenger sea-terminals in Russia over the past few years, with St Petersburg’s Marine Façade being among the first to be built.
Morstroytechnology has been involved in many such projects, the largest and most significant of which was the Olympic cruise terminal in Sochi, which continues to operate successfully following the games.
Another project was the combined cruise, passenger and freight terminal in the city of Pionerski in the Kaliningrad region. The regional government’s original idea had been to build a terminal for cruise ships as a way to increase tourist-appeal, but as a result of thorough research work undertaken, commercial aspects were added to the project so that the terminal could operate more effectively. The facility also provides a reliable sea-ferry route between the Kaliningrad enclave and the rest of Russia.
Morstroytechnology’s portfolio includes a wide range of projects – and not only large ones, but smaller facilities as well, including a terminal on the Komandorsky islands, and reconstruction work to the far piers at the port of Murmansk.
These kinds of projects, cost-effective yet at the same time incorporating state-of-the-art ideas, enable an increase in tourist numbers and drive the development of Russia’s regions.
We understand very well the particular demands of these ports: they must have the capacity to receive thousands of passengers at a time, many of whom are from abroad, and there must be facilities for customs and passport control, which must be carried out quickly and with maximum convenience for all involved.
Apart from anything else, the main port building must be attractive and user-friendly, with sufficient road-access and parking capacity, and well-organised public and private transport arrangements.
There are other factors which are no less important, and are well understood by the specialists at Morstroytechnology. Potential clients can be assured that their passenger ports will have no less appeal for their guests than the cruise centre at Sochi. | travel |
https://www.melornefarmguesthouse.com/ | 2023-12-09T11:22:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100909.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209103523-20231209133523-00855.warc.gz | 0.952105 | 119 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__127800432 | en | top of page
Come and stay with us..... We would love to have you
WHY STAY WITH US ?
We will give you a warm welcome
A home away from home
A beautiful location
A hearty breakfast
Toiletries as standard
Alexa in each room along with tea and coffee making facilities and TV
Log fires to sit by on a cold evening
Garden room and decking along with a log burning hot tub to relax and enjoy.
The log fired hot tub is available at a cost of £20.00 for 2 hours
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https://www.sisterschools.co.nz/post/new-zealand-adventure-a-first-for-school-in-central-philippines | 2020-12-01T20:55:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141681524.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20201201200611-20201201230611-00195.warc.gz | 0.975094 | 1,034 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__147409401 | en | Brightwoods School is a privately-owned educational institution located in the province of Pampanga, on the central part of the Luzon Island of the Philippines. Established as a pre-school in 1993, Brightwoods has grown into a full K-12 school today.
In late April of 2019, ten students from Brightwoods School and two accompanying teachers took a 12-day trip to New Zealand’s North Island - a first for this region of the Philippines!
Kicking off the journey in the Auckland business district, the group took an urban stroll from the ports of West Haven and the esteemed Auckland Fish Market to busy bustling Queen St. before landing base at a student-led tour in the University of Auckland. The students were acquainted with urban university culture, student life in a city campus, and the facilities surrounding the top-ranked university in New Zealand. Albert Park was another great stopover with large coniferous trees playing host to a relaxing picnic in the autumn breeze. Visiting the Sky Tower was an Auckland must. The students were at awe with the option of bungee jumping and would often try to coax their schoolmates and teachers into having a go. The visit did lend itself to some awesome sights and proved to be a perfect cap to the Auckland tour.
The drive to Cambridge was a scenic one, with large highways and well-populated bits of urban sprawl slowly replaced with vast farmlands and grasing cattle. Deciduous trees around the area formed gorgeous, warm-colored foliage amidst the township. The word “picturesque” was mentioned more than once, and for good reason. The dorm-type accommodation at Cambridge, with a more integrated communal space, was a crowd favourite among others. The kids said that they were able to develop a heightened awareness and consideration for others in a shared living environment. Cooking, cleaning, and initiative with chores were focal throughout their whole stay.
The HQ at Cambridge also provided the group access to other activities in the central region of the North Island. Students were in high spirits to visit farm animals and hike the trails along mountain ranges and conservational reserves. By the end of the hiking spree, the students have deemed themselves experts at scrubbing their shoes before entering and exiting protected New Zealand forestlands. Hobbiton was also a crowd pleaser, as movie buffs and LOTR newbies alike roamed the set of one of the most popular film franchises in all of cinema.
This second host city lends itself to one of New Zealand's most prestigious high schools, St. Peter's School. With it's massive campus having its own golf and equestrian course, this school has everything it needs to nurture its elite students' extra curricular interests, while the high end science laboratories and enticing library keeps them motivated to study.
A stone's throw away from Cambridge is the small quaint town of Tirau, where a local primary school opened it's doors to our group. The older Filipino students spent one morning teaching the kids about their culture and even performed a dance for them in their national costume.
During their time at Cambridge, the group were able to take day trips to Tauranga, a coastal city on the east side of the North Island. Here the students saw an even more laid back setting of NZ, with families taking their kids hiking, and surfers hanging out by the beach.
Tauranga was also home to one of the high schools visited, Te Puke High School. The school welcomed the Filipino visitors with a traditional Powhiri, or Maori welcome, and the spent the entire day learning about each other's culture.
The road trip out of Cambridge eastbound to Rotorua drove up the pace substantially. Home to adrenaline junkies, campers, cross-country cyclers, sky divers, and practically anyone who’s out for anything adventurous, Rotorua had an energy of its own – more specifically, one of the geothermal kind. The students were able to take a load off and steam their worries away at the nearby hot springs and geothermally heated pools by their lakeside accommodation. They seem to have been fans of Hangi as well during their visit to Tamaki Maori Village.
Apart from its naturally free-spirited atmosphere, Rotorua also happens to be home to the group’s favourite host school by far. Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology offers excellent applied courses and a full range of polytechnic skillsets for premium entry into the local and global workforce. Its warm and welcoming staff, cultural diversity, and devotion to student care has made it a top choice for students in the group who have been considering studying abroad.
As the programme came to an end, the group took a road trip to Taupo, a township known for sky diving and having NZ's largest lake. It was a treat to see mother nature's extreme power after a visit to Huka Falls, one of NZ's most impressive waterfalls! This location summarised the entire trip and was a great way to cap off the Kiwi Adventure. | travel |
http://meetmeatporto.com/en/private-experiences/coimbra-private-tour | 2019-05-21T19:57:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256546.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521182616-20190521204616-00147.warc.gz | 0.850534 | 302 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__84705354 | en | Coimbra Private Tour
Meet the city of Coimbra
Further south, among the sound of the guitars and the traditional capes of the students we arrive to Coimbra, included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, where one of the most ancient Universities in the world overlooks Mondego River.
You will discover the forbidden love story between Pedro and Inês de Castro that made a frequent subject of art, music, and drama through the ages.
During your Private Experience you will visit the beautiful city center with fantastic architecture and university, narrow streets that hide love stories of the thousands of students that passed by the university, aqueducts and gardens, convents, monasteries and beautiful landscapes.
- Itinerary: Coimbra center, Universidade de Coimbra, Jardim Botânico, Colégio de Jesus, Real Colégio Das Artes, Catedral, Mosteiro de Santa Cruz, Quinta Das Lágrimas;
- Meeting Point: Your accommodation|hotel;
- Pick up time: To be determined with the Client;
- Duration: Full Day Private Experience (8 hours);
- Price: Price upon request;
- Includes: Expert Guide, flexible schedule;
- Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Portuguese; Other languages available by request and budget;
- Notes: Entrances in monuments and lunch are not included.; | travel |
http://www.offthebeatenpathministries.com/2012/03/sunny-in-seattle.html | 2023-02-04T01:41:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500080.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204012622-20230204042622-00790.warc.gz | 0.967537 | 888 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__201896766 | en | We prayed for sun in Seattle.
That's a mighty big prayer if you recall that Seattle's normal is rain. And the weekend of the conference was no exception.
Except for the fact that the rain was mixed with snow.
From the time Kim and I arrived in Seattle on Thursday afternoon until the time we walked out of the Sunday morning worship service at Crossroads Bible Church in Bellevue, it either misted, rained or snowed. And that was fine with me because I miss rain like crazy! Believe it or not, sunny days can grow a little monotonous, and that's what we are blessed with in southern Arizona most of the time. So Kim and I bundled up, toted our umbrellas, and enjoyed the rainy days of the Satisfied...at Last Conference.
But Kim and I had prayed for at least one sunny day to explore Seattle after the conference.
And look what we got!
Actually, by the time we had been driven to the Marqueen Hotel in Seattle on Sunday afternoon, checked in, and dropped off at Pike Place Market, the rain had stopped. We were afforded a rain free day and a half to explore the Emerald City!
Everything starts with food for Kim and me, so the first stop on our itinerary was Lowell's at the Pike Place Market. We divvied up a fish and chips platter and a fish taco plate. To die for!
Then we headed into the market to examine the fish, flowers, and more food!
We also stopped at the Pike Place Starbucks, the first Starbucks, for coffee and souvenirs.
The next day -- Monday -- was even sunnier, but still crisp and cool. It was a perfect day for donning jackets, gloves, and hats and walking the entire city. And we just about did cover every block of Seattle!
We started off with an uphill climb to Kerry Park in the Queen Anne section of Seattle, my favorite. Here we earned a perfect view of the city with Mt. Rainier peaking through in the distance.
After walking through Queen Anne and oohing and ahhing over the beautiful old homes there, we headed downhill to the market again. I couldn't wait to bite into the warm, soft pastry of another favorite: Piroshky, Piroshky!
Piroshkies are warm Russian pastries filled with any combination of a variety of tasty ingredients. We had the popular favorite, beef and cheese, but we also tried a ham and cheese and a green onion and cheese roll. Oh...my...goodness!
Of course, then we had to hit the streets again to walk off all that fattening deliciousness! So we headed to the pier and caught the ferry to Bainbridge Island, where we walked all over the place.
By the time we had returned to Seattle it was time to eat again, of course :)
So we walked through the bustling city streets, looking in windows and enjoying the setting sun, until we found the next favorite on my list, Top Pot Donuts.
Exhausted in that good and satisfying way, we headed back to our hotel, via Pagliacci's Pizza of course, and settled in for the evening. We had been blessed with a sunny, safe, and yummy day in one of the loveliest cities in our nation. It doesn't get much better than that.
The next morning we took a taxi to the airport to catch our respective flights home. But not before we ate one more fish dinner at the Lowell's at the airport. You just don't get fresh fish in Arizona, you know.
And that, dear friends, is our trip to Seattle in brief. It looks like my son may be moving to Seattle for good one of these days, if things continue to progress the way we think they will (only God knows for sure!). And I could not be happier. I have no delusions that my son will live down the road from us. I'm pretty sure that's not God's plan for him. So if he is to move far from mom and dad, I'd just as soon it be somewhere like Seattle, so we can enjoy visiting him in a nice part of the world. I love Seattle.
Just love it.
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https://www.erniesservicecenter.com/reviews/119 | 2022-05-28T14:12:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652663016853.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220528123744-20220528153744-00662.warc.gz | 0.992258 | 316 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__142396381 | en | Don't know where the bad reviews came from but I recently had a great experience. Heading out on a trip to FL, in the RV at 11:00pm the engine overheated and we were stuck on the side of the road. Ernies was the closest tow shop and that late at night I really didn't have a choice. The guys at Ernies were extremely accommodating (even offered at no charge to dispatch , 2 vehicles - one for the tow of the RV and another for the occupants), very helpful and very reasonable. $150 got my 32' RV back to their shop. The driver, understanding we had a lot of stuff in the RV took his time going over railroad tracks, etc. The next morning the guys got the RV in the shop right away, checked it out and I had it on the road by noon the same day. I had not checked the level of radiator fluid before the trip ( in a hurry) and didn't realize I was, well, out of fluid. I didn't know this until after speaking with Chris the service manager when he told me all the radiator fluid was mysteriously gone. They could have easily jacked up the repairs - water pump, thermostat, hoses, etc, but they didn't. They put fresh radiator fluid in it, pressure tested it, found a small leak fixed literally by tightening a hose clamp and got me on my way. Based on my experience I would recommend these guys highly. Pretty sure they haven't been in business for 50 years by screwing people. Just sayin. | travel |
https://www.labiennaleparis.com/en/access.htm | 2019-04-22T18:21:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578577686.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20190422175312-20190422201312-00244.warc.gz | 0.799147 | 135 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__218700439 | en | Grand Palais - Main entrance
Avenue Winston Churchill - 75008 Paris - France
Metro : Champs Elysées-Clémenceau / lines 1 & 13
Train : RER C Invalides
Bus : lines 72, 28, 83
Parkings : Invalides, Concorde, François Ier, Franklin Roosevelt
Due to anti-terrorism and increased security measures, suitcases (of all sizes) and large bags are forbidden from the Grand Palais and will not be accepted by the cloakroom.
La Biennale Paris thanks visitors in advance for their patience when it comes to the increased security checks at the entrance. | travel |
https://miboathouse.com/about | 2024-04-19T19:29:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817442.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419172411-20240419202411-00121.warc.gz | 0.94888 | 323 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__36983020 | en | You don't have to share your special day or event with unexpected visitors or the general public. Adjacent to The Boathouse On Lake Charlevoix is a covered porch and large waterfront garden area for your exclusive use. With quintessential Northern Michigan views it is the perfect backdrop.
Long views of Lake Charlevoix, the small town of East Jordan and the mouth of the Jordan River make The Boathouse a truly special Location. Large glass garage doors and windows showcase the best of what Northern Michigan has to offer!
There is no place on earth as gorgeous as Northern Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, that said the weather does vary and our priority is to make every guest feel comfortable. If the weather is perfect feel free to open all the glass garage doors and enjoy.....if the weather is unexpected have the security of complete comfort.
The Boathouse is located at the end of the south arm of Lake Charlevoix in the heart of the historic village of "South Arm" later united with the neighboring village and renamed East Jordan. The Boathouse was once winter storage for boats from Lake Charlevoix.
We have lodging located onsite. Two historic homes are available for our guests of The Boathouse.
The Boathouse is surrounded by an outdoor paradise of activities. Boating, kayaking, fishing, skiing and mountain biking can all be enjoyed starting from location. | travel |
https://www.bj.admin.ch/sem/en/home/international-rueckkehr/rueckkehr/zwangsweise-rueckkehr.html | 2024-04-16T22:48:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817112.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416222403-20240417012403-00596.warc.gz | 0.917323 | 155 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__97457766 | en | People who are in Switzerland illegally must leave the country. If they refuse to return home voluntarily, they may be made to do so under police escort.
The cantons are responsible for carrying out forcible returns.
Depending on the circumstances of the case and the behaviour of the person concerned, various enforcement levels are assigned.
The vast majority of persons ordered to leave Switzerland do so at Enforcement Level 1 (police escort to the aircraft, return flight unaccompanied). At enforcement levels 2 and 3, the person concerned is accompanied by police officers on a scheduled flight to the destination country. If repatriation on a scheduled flight is not possible, SEM can organise a special flight at the request of the cantons (Enforcement Level 4).
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https://www.aworldofspa.com/best-thermal-spa-hot-springs-hotels-tuscany/ | 2020-09-19T04:56:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400190270.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919044311-20200919074311-00410.warc.gz | 0.941492 | 1,366 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__177075389 | en | The Most Beautiful Hot Springs and Thermal Baths in Tuscany
6 Best Thermal SPA in Tuscany: Natural Hot Springs for your Bucket List
The 6 very best thermal SPA locations in Tuscany, Italy
Luxury accommodation, day SPA, natural hot spring pools…
All for a relaxing vacation in Tuscany
Tuscany is the Italian region that has the highest number of spas, 1/4 of the total present on the national territory, in fact, is located here.
In Tuscany there is really spoiled for choice, from luxury SPAs to cheaper ones up to the always-popular free spas.
In this article, we will talk about what, in our opinion, are 6 most beautiful spas in Tuscany
1. Saturnia Hot Springs and Natural Thermal Pool
The Terme di Saturnia are certainly one of the most famous spas in Italy, they are located in the homonymous town, in the area of the beautiful town of Manciano, in Tuscany.
The water that feeds the wellness center and the free spas below, the Cascate del Mulino, comes from the same source and flows at a constant temperature of 37.5 degrees, with a flow rate of 500 liters per second.
If you decide not to stay inside the Hotel Terme di Saturnia, there are many cheap solutions in the surrounding area, or you are just taking a day trip and you are not interested in the SPA treatment packages, you can choose between 3 different entrance tickets, which offer differentiated services.
The Terme di Petriolo are, together with the Terme di Saturnia, among the most beautiful and well-known spas in Tuscany. This is because, in addition to the quality of the waters and the spas with luxury spas, they also have wonderful free spas available.
Unlike Saturnia, the Terme di Petriolo remained “wild” for much longer, in fact, the spa dates back to the early 2000s. The Terme di Petriolo, also called Bagni di Petriolo, are located in the hills of the Ombrone Valley, along the course of the Farma river, which flows between the provinces of Siena and Grosseto.
The history of the Terme di Petriolo begins in Etruscan and Roman times, when the locality was already known and mentioned in a prayer by Cicero. During the Renaissance, they were frequented by important families of the time, such as the Medici and the Gonzagas and, apparently, the Pope himself.
The water of the Petriolo spas gushes out at 43 °, is particularly rich in salts and its properties have remained unchanged over the millennia. Characteristic that unites it to Saturnia is the strong smell of sulfur, due to the large concentration of hydrogen sulphide.
There is a resort with a thermal swimming pool and spa and many other solutions for sleeping nearby.
The Terme di Sorano are part of the thermal area known as the tuff area, which includes the municipalities of Sorano, Manciano (which houses the beautiful Terme di Saturnia) and the beautiful village of Pitigliano. The water temperature at the source is 37.5 ° C; the latter is classified as magnesium-calcium thermal water.
In Sorano, the homonymous thermal baths are hosted at the Terme di Sorano Residence, you can check the offers below.
Unlike many spas and spas, the Terme di Sorano Residence offers private housing units for its guests, consisting of both apartments and real villas. All solutions have a private garden ensuring privacy and the welcome of a real home.
And of course, they are located within walking distance of the thermal pools. There are 3:
the thermal pool, with an area of 370 square meters
the sports pool
the “Il Bagno dei Frati” swimming pool, immersed in the woods and dating back to the 15th century
Bagni San Filippo is a small spa town in Val d’Orcia, in the southern part of Tuscany. Here you will find both the spa with swimming pool and treatments and the free thermal baths of the Fosso Bianco, where several hot springs flow into a succession of pools where you can swim all year round and admire the particular limestone formations that for the suggestive shapes have inspired different names such as the white whale or the glacier.
Due to its position on the slopes of Monte Amiata in the Val d’Orcia Natural and Cultural Artistic Park, Bagni San Filippo is the ideal base for visiting the many attractions of southern Tuscany, tasting the typical products and the excellent wines of the area.
The Terme San Filippo are the main destination of the town, with a hotel, restaurant, swimming pool, spa treatments and wellness center, the offer for a relaxing and regenerative stay is wide.
The spa treatments consist of baths, inhalation muds and various types of aerosols. The spa offers different face and body treatments and a line of beauty products. And then the splendid swimming pool at a temperature of 40 degrees with hydromassage waterfall with its waters rich in sulfur, calcium and magnesium.
The Terme di Rapolano are located about thirty kilometers from the beautiful Siena, in two spas one kilometer from the center of the small village of Rapolano, in the heart of the Crete Senesi: the Antica Querciolaia and San Giovanni.
Obviously the Terme di Rapolano were already known and used by the Romans, who in the matter of spas were rather experienced and passionate, it then became a well-known place for skin diseases during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
The thermal waters of Rapolano flow from the subsoil at a temperature of 39 40 ° and are rich in sulfur, calcium, sodium, magnesium and bicarbonate, particularly suitable for the therapeutic treatments of respiratory, cardiovascular and skin diseases, as well as naturally for muscle relaxation induced by intense heat.
The Terme di Rapolano are not very famous and especially attract people from the surroundings, if you go in the less crowded periods, away from the weekends and the summer, you will have the spa all for you.
There are two spas and wellness centers that are part of the circuit of the Terme di Rapolano: the Antica Querciolaia and San Giovanni. | travel |
http://comfort-inn-suites-ingersoll.booked.net/ | 2018-04-24T04:21:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125946564.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20180424041828-20180424061828-00377.warc.gz | 0.906194 | 225 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__78787273 | en | Comfort Inn & Suites is rated 3 stars and is placed about 37 km from Storybook Gardens.
The venue is 21 km away from Lake Lisgar Water Park. Comfort Inn & Suites lies within a 30-minute walk from the center of Ingersoll.
Comfort Inn & Suites can be reached in a 30-minute drive from London airport.
This hotel comprises 98 guestrooms with heating, a private safe, cable television, a refrigerator and a personal computer. The rooms offer a shower, a hairdryer and bath sheets supplied in the bathrooms.
Eat & Drink
The dining options include a complimentary cold buffet breakfast served daily.
Comfort Inn & Suites provides a business centre and a meeting room along with laundry, room service and ironing service.
Comfort Inn & Suites offers a Jacuzzi and a sauna. A gym and a fitness center as well as mountain biking, snowmobiling and boating are available on the premises.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Public parking is possible on site for free. | travel |
https://joannalism.wordpress.com/2013/06/10/pulse-of-the-dead-3/ | 2018-02-25T17:57:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891816841.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20180225170106-20180225190106-00408.warc.gz | 0.955947 | 240 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__259449132 | en | I confess that I never understood the hype about London until this trip. Crowded, bustling, and full of life, this city is one that I’ll miss. Here are some shots of London that I particularly enjoy:
There’s something that Trevor Barnes wrote that resonated with me throughout my time in London. If I remember correctly, spending time in the archives, researching works of scholars past, is akin to taking the “pulse of the dead.” Similarly, being in London, seeing the sights and having sensory overload made me cognisant of the many people who’ve passed on, through and in this grand city.
The history of London absolutely blows my Norh American mind. Londoners are walking cobbled streets older than the city of Vancouver itself. I feel as though we are constantly trying to impress ourselves with 10, 50 or 100 year milestones…the world is vast beyond the boundaries of my home city, it makes me wary of ever going back.
Joking mom, please don’t cry!
Off to Amsterdam now, we are on the 4:20 flight. I wonder if they scheduled that on purpose. | travel |
http://en.verbier.ch/en/bagnes-capitale-de-la-raclette-fp38967.html | 2018-05-24T19:41:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794866772.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20180524190036-20180524210036-00473.warc.gz | 0.937945 | 306 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__146950454 | en | One of the largest events celebrating local produce – and especially cheese – has been held at the end of September each year since 2004: Bagnes Capitale de la Raclette.
Over two days, the village of Le Châble hosts activities and entertainment organised by the Bagnes Agritourisme association, which attract more than 15,000 foodies from all over.
The event is intended to give visitors the opportunity, over a single weekend, to sample the cheeses and raclettes produced here in the Val de Bagnes, as well as throughout the district of Entremont – whether made in local dairies or on mountain pastures.
Each year, a wine-growing commune from Valais and a cheese producer with a protected designation of origin (AOP) are also invited to take part in the festival and showcase their products.
On Sunday, spectators can admire the parade of “queens” (both horned and dairy cattle) from the different mountain pastures, accompanied by Bagnes’ very own folk dance group, as well as various floats and orchestras.
Special train package :
- A special “Bagnes Capitale de la Raclette” deal is on sale at Octodure Voyages in Martigny for the price of CHF 15.-.
The package includes: return travel by rail from Martigny to Le Châble, 2 raclettes and 1 glass of wine or 1 mineral water | travel |
http://garden-studio-homestay-kuala-lumpur.booked.net/ | 2018-08-22T07:22:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221219692.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20180822065454-20180822085454-00073.warc.gz | 0.876811 | 246 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__210200329 | en | Garden Studio Homestay - Kuala Lumpur3.09459, 101.67526
Garden Studio Homestay is a comfortable 4-star hotel set 3.3 km from Thean Hou Temple and 5 km from National Museum. Its good services and a welcoming atmosphere make guests feel like home.
The property boasts location within 6 km from Kuala Lumpur city center.
The hotel enjoys a convenient location within 20 minutes' drive from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport.
Garden Studio Homestay welcomes guests to take advantage of a kitchenette, an iron with ironing board and blackout curtains supplied in the rooms.
Eat & Drink
The sushi bar Ishin Japanese Dining is approximately 1000 meters from the property.
Such facilities as free self-parking, a designated smoking area and an elevator are available on-site.
On-site leisure options feature a nightclub, an outdoor swimming pool and barbeque grills. Garden Studio Homestay offers a fitness center and an exercise room for guests to keep fit.
Bar/ Lounge area
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Swimming pool
- Air conditioning
- City landmarks | travel |
https://www.heyya.tv/listings/ramada-resort-kooralbyn-valley/ | 2021-05-13T02:06:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243992721.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20210513014954-20210513044954-00629.warc.gz | 0.918091 | 314 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__25119504 | en | Australia’s First Integrated Golf Resort
A unique eco experience, with activities from sky to water. No. 1 Resort Golf Course in Queensland, and top 24 in Australia as ranked by Golf Course Guide for Australia’s Top 100 courses in 2019. Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley is located amongst the stunning countryside within the Scenic Rim region. The property boasts 100 accommodation rooms created solely for the comfort and convenience of each guest.
The property offers dozens of guest activities which can be incorporated into your stay. Challenge yourself on our award winning golf course, indulge at our wellness and health spa, relax in our lagoon swimming pools, utilise our equestrian and polo fields, arrive in style on our private airfield, or take part in our laser clay pigeon shooting, Aussie Muster Show, horse trail rides, kayaks, lawn bowls and many more activities.
Relax, play and stay, simply enjoying the spectacular views of Kooralbyn Valley in the true Australian countryside.
Party Host your next conference, event or magical firework inspired wedding with us. The resort offers a range of options to cater for intimate affairs through to large scale group events. Multiple rooms and ceremony settings available. The resort offers the most idyllic and stress-free 10 in 1 One-stop wedding venue in Australia, with privacy, seclusion and the perfect backdrop for your special day. Choose from unique ceremony settings including our lakeside wedding reception or 1 of our 4 interconnecting conference rooms with 200 Pax for your next event | travel |
https://icceshow.com/ | 2021-03-07T17:58:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178378043.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210307170119-20210307200119-00083.warc.gz | 0.948687 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__157969943 | en | Dates: March 26-27, 2021
The ICCE Show is located in a historic part of Texas that features endless Wild West entertainment. The Fort Worth Stockyards is filled with unique shops, bars and activities that embody the look and feel of the Old West. Within walking distance of the ICCE Show, you can visit the World's Largest Honkey Tonk, witness the twice-daily cattle drive, see the Cowboy Hall of fame, and enjoy food and drinks in old-time saloons. For a full list of activities and places to visit in the Stockyards, click here. | travel |
https://www.golfwales.biz/golf-travel/exit-roadmap-leads-golfers-to-the-manor-house/ | 2021-06-20T22:06:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488257796.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20210620205203-20210620235203-00571.warc.gz | 0.952473 | 750 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__182019484 | en | Golfers plotting their roadmap back on to the fairways have been pointed in the direction of The Manor House for their spring and summer getaways.
With the UK restrictions set to ease over the coming weeks, there are some tempting packages to release the golfing shackles and make the most of the captivating Cotswolds.
Based in Castle Combe, Wiltshire, The Manor House is a fabulous championship-standard 18-hole course with 365 acres of breathtaking rolling countryside as the backdrop.
Designed by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark, the mature oak and beech trees that line the manicured fairways combine with the immaculate greens and the River Bybrook meandering through the middle to bring both drama and beauty to the 6,500-yard parkland course.
Alongside the luxurious stately hotel and The Castle Inn pub which make up the estate, it’s an ideal location for a memorable golf break and an opportunity to reunite with family or a group of friends as soon as restrictions allow.
The Manor House hotel is a luxury 14th-century stately country house with a Michelin starred restaurant, al-fresco dining and a dedicated gin bar. Complete with 50 comfortable, individually styled rooms and suites – with 29 of them located in mews cottages – the hotel is full of character, charm and traditional quirky features.
The Castle Inn is a cosy 12th-century country pub which sits in the heart of the village, opposite the adjacent main hotel, offering 12 unique en-suite bedrooms and delicious homemade food. The pub is particularly popular among groups of golfers looking for more affordable accommodation and a pint or two of the local beer on offer.
Golf Club Manager, Andrew Ryan, said: “Golfers have been planning their escape from lockdown and The Manor House provides a fantastic setting for some much-needed leisure time.
“Overseas travel is still uncertain for many, but that doesn’t mean that golfers cannot explore and enjoy a different challenge, while making the most of the hospitality at The Manor House.”
Self-catering breaks, which are permitted with one’s own household from 12th April in line with the government’s roadmap, are now bookable, with Ludlow Cottage and Baker’s Cottage available for three-night weekend breaks or four-night weekday breaks from £1,000, a week’s stay starts at £1,400. The Waterfall Lodge, located by the 18th green on the golf course, is available from £129pp and includes accommodation, breakfast and 36 holes.
Packages at The Manor House hotel, between 17th May and September, start from £239pp and include bed and breakfast in a Cosy room, a £32 per person allocation to use towards dinner at The Castle Inn, use of the driving range and 36 holes of the best golf in Wiltshire. Guests can upgrade to the Michelin starred Bybrook restaurant for just £43pp.
A similar package at The Castle Inn for the same time period start from £169pp and include bed and breakfast in a Standard room, a £32 per person allocation to use towards dinner, use of the driving range and 36 holes of golf. Guests can again upgrade to the Michelin-starred Bybrook restaurant at The Manor House for just £43pp.
The above packages are dependent on government restrictions and some facilities may not be able to open straight away following the lockdown. The pricing and packages will be adjusted accordingly and there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in place to allow flexibility. | travel |
http://www.strandpalacehotel.co.uk/Explore-With-Us/Showing-You-London/Concierge-Services/ | 2013-05-18T20:38:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696382851/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092622-00025-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.872941 | 336 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__35987687 | en | Making The Most Of Your Stay & Enjoying Every Minute
Whether business, pleasure or a little of both brings you to London, the Strand Palace Hotel has perfected the art of the relaxing stay. Don’t settle for anything less; let us be your gateway to London’s heart. From special sightseeing tours and restaurant arrangements to theatre tickets, river cruises and chauffeured transportation, all it takes is a call to our professional concierge service. Need tickets to a popular show or sporting event? Our Concierge Service will track down the best seats in the house. As our guest, you’ll have full acess to our ever popular Concierge Service providing information and advice on the most suitable services and attractions for you.
- Impartial advice on all ticket and travel arrangements
- Theatre tickets
- No queue fast entrance tickets to many of London’s attractions
- London and Out of London organised or tailor-made sightseeing tours
- Hop on hop off sightseeing bus tickets
- Private limousine/coach hire
- Thames River Cruises
- General travel and shopping advice
- Luggage Storage facilities
- Airport Transfers
- Foreign Exchange
Raising Service Standards For London Hotels
Stay where the City meets the West End, and discover the Strand Palace Hotel. Just minutes from Charing Cross, Covent Garden, Holborn and Embankment underground stations, at the heart of London’s finest attractions and landmarks, we offer contemporary accommodation at great value. Book your accommodation at our London Charing Cross hotel directly through this site for best available rates . | travel |
http://eagc.symposia.cloud/EAGC-venue | 2017-11-18T17:54:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934805008.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20171118171235-20171118191235-00184.warc.gz | 0.891056 | 101 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__71708118 | en | The Milan Marriott Hotel provides an excellent setting for EAGC 2017. Excellent facilities and comfortable rooms will mean your visit to EAGC will be a memorable one.
What's more, being just a short walk away from the main attractions of Milan including the Duomo and the city centre means there is plenty to do either side of the three days of the conference.
Address: Via Washington, 66 Milan 20146 Italy
For more information or for help organising your trip, please contact our operations team | travel |
http://gran-hotel-victoria.incostadealmeria.com/?currency=11 | 2017-12-17T08:11:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948594665.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20171217074303-20171217100303-00000.warc.gz | 0.922412 | 246 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__191659396 | en | Gran Hotel Victoria
Gran Hotel Victoria is a 4-star property in the center of El Ejido. Gran Hotel Victoria has been welcoming guests to its non-smoking rooms since 2001.
A 40-minute ride from Mario Park, Castor Park and Teatro Auditorio Roquetas de Mar. The property is set within 1 km distance from the city center.
Quick access to a stadium and restaurants is provided.
Gran Hotel Victoria offers 86 guestrooms appointed with a laptop safe, climate control, a heating system, TV and a minibar with all the sights of El Ejido within easy access. They are fitted with spacious bathrooms with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
The restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes. La Costa and La Bodega de Jamon are situated in a downtown area, about 500 meters from the venue.
Gran Hotel Victoria can be reached in 40 minutes by car from Almeria airport.
The property offers parking, a safe deposit box and a designated smoking area along with a conference room, a photocopier and a business center.
Guests will enjoy a sauna, a Jacuzzi and a solarium on site. | travel |
https://www.fkab.com/ferries/ | 2024-02-29T04:59:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474784.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229035411-20240229065411-00122.warc.gz | 0.956874 | 719 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__128343650 | en | Styrsöbolagen Älvsnabben 4 and 5 where constructed due to increased demand on passenger traffic in the harbour of Gothenburg. The boat serve on a daily basis and can take passengers and bicycles. Passengers can enjoy the view from either a larger salong with 148 seats or a sundeck with 80 seats. The boat is built in aluminium but strengthend in order to stand the icy conditions during the winter.
Styrsöbolagen Amanda design is a flexible and environmental friendly ferry design tailor made for operations in the southern archipelago of Göteborg. The ferry is designed to be adapted to several different mission types such as food and garbage transportation, salvage operations, construction work and passenger transportation.
Styrsöbolagen Amanda has an advanced ballast system to be able to handle all kinds of rolling cargo at different kind of ports and quays.
Styrsöbolagen Amanda is the first Swedish vessel of its size where the engines is equipped with an SCR catalyst system which makes hear one of the most environmental friendly ferries at the market.
Vägverket Färjerederiet Braheborg
The Braheborg design is a flexible and environmental friendly ferry design, tailor made for transport cars, buses, trucks, passengers and bicycles in the Swedish Road Administartions Gränna-Visingsö-route in Jönköping. It offers a large cargo area and has a high passenger certificate for 397 passengers.
Braheborg has an advanced ballast system to be able to handle all kinds of rolling cargo at different kind of ports and quays.
The hull is reinforced according to ice class 1B to be able to handle winter conditions. It has good redundancy because of its 2×2 engine installation, which drives the propeller aggregates.
Pluto is an open air shuttle ferry that through its high reliability is able to handle a high demand of road traffic transportation. It has good redundancy because of its 2×2 engine installation, which drives the propeller aggregates.
The ferry has been in service by the Swedish Transport Administration since 2003 and can because of its reinforced deck transport a wide range of vehicles, such as special vehicles beyond BK1 class. It offers a large cargo area and has a high passenger certificate.
The hull is reinforced according to ice class 1B to be able to handle winter conditions. The ferry’s exhausts levels are decreased through catalysts and it can be operated by two staff members.
Sedna is an open air shuttle ferry that transports vehicles and passengers. The vessel vas built by Swede Ship Marine and has been used by the Swedish Transport Administration since 2004 for operations in the Swedish archipelagos and lakes.
The aft and forward hull, inclusive their respectively ramps, on the vessel are demountable which makes it easily adaptable for different kinds of water crossings. The vessel is reinforced according to ice class 1B. It is built to handle BK1 vehicles which make it able to support timber transportation in the operating area. The ferry is normally operated by two staff members.
The cable ferry “Sjöliften” is an environmentally friendly solution for short distance passenger transportation. It is an unmanned vehicle and is operated by the passengers themselves. The cable is driven by electricity and located at the bottom of the watercourse, which means that the transportation route is available for other vessels to cross. Its flexibility makes it easily adaptable for various locations and transportations. | travel |
http://www.signedlanguage.co.uk/holidays-difference-signed-cruises.html | 2022-05-16T10:58:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662510117.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20220516104933-20220516134933-00261.warc.gz | 0.978703 | 611 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__113490811 | en | Holidays With a Difference: Signed Cruises
Although some people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or reliant on sign language, will never consider taking any other holiday than the one that their non-deaf friend takes, there are some people who would rather prefer to be surrounded by people who speak the same language as them and go somewhere where they can communicate with everyone they come into contact with.
Bearing in mind that a person who is reliant on sign language may well have set themselves up in a community where there are plenty of other people with whom they can converse, then why should they go on holiday and struggle to find people who they can talk to, making a relaxing experience into a potentially stressful one. This is where some inventive holiday companies have cropped up to offer holidays with a difference; all the activities are signed. Naturally, cruises work best in this form because the traveller can move around and see different things, safe in the knowledge that they can take a tour or join in an activity which will definitely be signed.
Many of the cruise companies which offer signed cruises are not exclusively for deaf people. This means that couples and groups are all welcome, regardless of how many people are dependent on sign language for their communication needs.
Experienced GuidesThe key thing to remember about signed cruises is that the guides and the people who run the activities are not sign language speakers who just happen to be thrown into the cruise industry. Rather, they are specialists in their area, like any tour guide, but ones with the added knowledge of being able to speak sign language and interpret it for those who may need it translated. This means that anyone who goes on a signed cruise will not have to worry about missing out because of guides who do not know their stuff – instead, they will experience all of the benefits of a fully qualified and experienced guide without having to struggle to lipread or buying a guidebook just to know what they are seeing.
Tailor-MadeMany cruise companies which offer signed cruises will do their very best to ensure that the cruise and holiday is as tailor-made for each individual’s requirements as possible. And, in this age of booking by internet but querying by phone, this will also mean having the video or text phone facilities available so that deaf people can call and speak to someone to make sure that their holiday of a lifetime is as perfect as possible.
While in your home town, or even visiting another town in your country, you can, as a sign language user, time your visit to the theatre or museum to coincide with a signed performance or tour, things are not always so easy when on holiday in a foreign country. But by going on a signed cruise, sign language users can remain confident that they will see some of the world’s most amazing sights rather than being stuck in one uninspiring hotel, but also manage to fit in those holiday activities which are not always easy to find when spending a week or two in a foreign place. | travel |
http://liepaja.travel/en/do-and-see/city/routes/follow-the-notes/ | 2016-07-29T15:50:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257831769.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071031-00131-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.957961 | 2,516 | CC-MAIN-2016-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-30__0__96756667 | en | If you are looking at this map (at the bottom of the description of the route), you are already on the right path! This is the simplest way to see Liepāja and get to know its most important tourist sites. Use this map like a sheet of music and make your ways through Liepāja as if following a melody...
You can start this walking tour from the Tourism Information Office or at any of the sights along that way where you see the musical notes. Why notes – you ask? Because Liepāja is Latvia's capital of music, culture and festivals!
Rožu (Rose) Square is definitely the heart of the city. In the 18th century “The New Market” was located here. In 1910 after moving the market, the municipality decided to establish a garden here, and well-known park designer George Kuphaldt designed the garden which featured 500 roses. After reconstruction in 2000 the emblems of Liepāja's sister cities are placed on the sides of the rose-bed. There are several notable buildings located around the square: the buildings with towers used to be the butchery; ornate was the 19th century Roma Hotel, designed by Liepāja's most famous architect Paul Max Bertschy (now Business Centre “De Rome”). In 1934 the cornerstone of Liepāja Latvian Society house was laid by the President of Latvia Kārlis Ulmanis.
In the Latvian Musicians Walk-of-Fame you will find commemorative bronze plaques dedicated to musicians, current and former groups as well as Latvian music greats who have departed this world to play music in the beyond. On the other side of Kungu Street there is City library. It used to be School for girls.
Creative quarter on Kungu Street is a building complex, which includes both unique 17th century wooden buildings and modernly renovated and equipped Youth House.
Former hotel of Madame Hoyer, popularly dubbed as the House of Peter I, is one of the oldest residential building examples in Liepāja. In 1697 Tsar of All Russia Peter I stayed here incognito.
The building located nearby is a 17th century wooden carcass construction, built on a low stone plinth, with a gabled slate roof. It belongs to the oldest type of buildings in Liepāja. Here reside the “Namīns” folklore center and “Latva” studio, where one can see how folk costume elements are used in everyday clothes.
On the opposite side of the street (Bāriņu Street 33) is located one of the oldest stone buildings in Liepāja – the house of burgomaster Joachim Schröder. The building is a typical residential building example in Liepāja at the turn of 18th century. At the beginning of the 18th century King Carl XII of Sweden repeatedly resided in this building.
Nearby at Dārza Street 4/8 is the House of Craftsmen. You will find here handicrafts of local craftsmen, and the longest amber necklace in the world – 123 metres long and 19,5 kg in weight. In the workshops of craftsmen you will see masters at work. Next to the House of Craftsmen you can visit Applied Art Centre “Dārza iela”.
Kuršu (Courlandian) Square is the oldest square in Liepāja. Since the 16th century this area was a market. One-storey houses, inns and gardens lined the square. In 1910, on the southern end of the square, a new market pavilion with an ornate facade was opened. It is city's central market – Peter's Market. St.Anne's Church is the oldest church in Liepāja – first mentioned in documents in 1508. The impressive 5,8 m wide and 9,7 m high Baroque period altar was built by wood-carving master Nicolas Safrens in 1697. The organ of St.Anne's Church is the 3rd largest in Latvia – after the instruments in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Liepāja and the Dome Cathedral in Rīga.
On the left you can see the former Kurzeme Regional Courthouse – the current home of the Liepāja City Council. Next to Liepāja City Council is St.Joseph's Catholic Cathedral. It used to be a very small church, but in the 19th century it was reconstructed to its present size and shape. The side chapel to the left has remained unchanged from the 18th century. There you can see a model of a sailing ship. It was presented to a church in the 19th century by a crew of sailors as a sign of gratitude – they miraculously survived a terrible storm as they prayed to God.
We offer you two options to choose from how to continue the walk:
1) You may proceed along Tirgoņu Street, then Lielā Street to reach the next stop SOL at Graudu Street. In Graudu Street you can have a look at some of the most beautiful buildings of Art Nouveau style in Liepāja.
Tirgoņu (Tradesmen) Street. This street is famous for its rich history. At the beginning of the 1990s Liepāja had a good musical tradition in the festival “We are for Liepāja”. The money raised in the festival every year was used to fund special projects. Tirgoņu Street was reconstructed after the first festival. This street where there used to be pedestrians, cars and tram traffic was transformed into the 1st pedestrian thoroughfare in Liepāja.
Graudu (Grain) Street is notable of its name, old cobblestone and houses built in the early 20th century. You can see elements of Romanticism, Eclecticism and Art Nouveau in the facades of the houses. At the head of this street there are two impressive buildings from the Soviet era – Liepāja University (former Regional Council Headquarters) and building at Graudu Street 50 (former Communist Party Committee house).
2) Another option is to follow the notes passing by St.Joseph's Cathedral. This route will take you to the Seaside Park. There you will see a number of wooden buildings from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries when Liepāja was a well-known health resort.
Both routes meet again in Kūrmājas Prospect at the stop PAUZE.
Here you can have a look at the largest drums in Latvia – one of objects of environmental design in Liepāja, reminding that Liepāja takes pride in being referred to as the music capital of Latvia. Going further along Peldu Street you will reach the open-air concert stage "Pūt, vējiņi!" (“Blow, wind, blow!”). The most famous rock music festival in the former Soviet Union “Liepājas dzintars” (“Amber of Liepāja”) was held on this stage for 30 years. Close to entrance of the concert stage you can see a memorial site '"Ghost Tree" dedicated to the legandary Liepāja rock band "Līvi".
Liepāja is proud of its Seaside Park. It was developed at the end of the 19th century. The park is 3 km long with the total area of 70 ha and is one of the largest man-made parks in Latvia. From here you can take a brief walk down to the sea. Liepāja beach is covered with fine white sand and after a strong wind you can also find some pieces of amber washed ashore.
The Swan Pond is one of the most romantic places in the Seaside Park. To the left from the Swan Pond there is an interesting building designed by Paul Max Bertschy in 1902 – a Bathhouse. The building has massive columns in facade. At the beginning of the 20th century Liepāja was a renowned health resort. The structure was functioning up to 1978.
Looking to the left you can see the Monument to commemorate sailors lost at sea, featuring a woman looking to the sea and waiting for her son, husband, beloved one …
There is a wide street leading from the Seaside Park to the city centre - Kūrmājas Prospect. Exquisite houses lining on both sides of Kūrmājas Prospect were put up at the end of the19th and at the beginning of the 20th century. They were owned by aristocrats and wealthy people.
All along the length of Kūrmājas Prospect you will see the bronze sculptures – the images of Liepāja anthem. Liepāja Museum is located at Kūrmājas Prospect 16/18.
Kūrmājas Prospect is a street where Liepāja's tram once led the higher class residents of the city to the city's swimming areas. There you can see a number of Art Nouveau buildings: Liepāja State Gymnasium No 1 (Ausekļa Street 9), former Liepāja Navigation School (Kūrmājas Prospect 3), former Russian-East Asian Shipping Company – now the Regional Courthouse (Kūrmājas Prospect 2/6). From 1906 for 18 years a direct ship line between Liepāja and New York City was established. Each year approximately 40000 people emigrated to “the land of dreams”. Boatman sculpture in bronze is one of the images of Liepāja anthem. You will see other images all along the length of Kūrmājas Prospect.
By the way, this is a perfect place to take a break during the inspection of Liepāja’s landmarks and relax at the nearby located cafe “Galerija” or one of the restaurants – “Bel Cibo” and “Vecais kapteinis”.
Vecā Ostmala was a closed territory for the majority of Liepāja's residents during the soviet era. The Promenade draws your attention to the docks, ships and yachts in the area. The Amber Clock symbolically counts unforgettable time spent in Liepāja!
Tirdzniecības (Trade) Canal. Liepāja's port was already known in the 14th century. It has operated as a modern sea-going ship port since the end of the 17th century when the canal was dug. During soviet times the port did not operate as a trading and cargo port. The modern architecture buiolding in the colour of amber is the largest concert hall in the region - Great Amber .On the other side of Lielā Street is a fancy building with towers – Recreation Centre “Libava” or, as the locals call it, the Black Ball. It was once Customs House but the black ball warned locals of the imminence of a storm at sea.
When strolling down the Lielā Street, check out the Jāņa Street – a romantic narrow street, one of the oldest streets in the city with historical storage buildings.
Finally, the notes will lead you to the city's most significant house of worship – Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. The church was built during 1742-1758 for a German congregation. The Cathedral is noteworthy for its organ, which is the largest mechanical organ in the world. The organ has 131 registers, 4 manuals and more than 7,000 pipes. The interior of the church is rich and lavish in its decor. Organ music concerts and annual organ music festival take place in the church. Use the opportunity to climb up to the top of the church tower and enjoy a wonderful view over the city!
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http://www.crestonbchomes.com/CrestonAndArea.ubr | 2021-01-26T08:46:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704799711.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126073722-20210126103722-00604.warc.gz | 0.956623 | 1,343 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__3718790 | en | Welcome to the beautiful Creston Valley, a relatively undiscovered gem located in the southeastern part of British Columbia. Nestled between the Purcell and Selkirk Mountain ranges, the mild climate lends to warmer winters and a fabulous growing season as well as a varied landscape of forests, lakes and valleys. This diverse area is home to talented artists, musicians, award winning wineries, a brewery, fruit growers and so much more. Each community that makes up our valley is unique in its own right.
The Town of Creston has a population of just over 5000 people and is growing. It is becoming a popular destination for young retirees due to the climate and services that Creston has to offer. Recently the downtown core has undergone a revitalization project and the landscape continues to grow and change. The community offers unique shopping opportunities, two chain grocery stores, restaurants, galleries and an extensive library all framed by the backdrop of a picturesque valley. The College of the Rockies offers opportunities for furthering one’s education in either a classroom setting or on-line and the multi-million dollar Creston and District Community Complex boasts an ice rink, a curling club, a fully equipped gym, two pools, meeting and banquet facilities and so much more. The Creston Valley Hospital is a full service hospital and is currently undergoing a major renovation to its Emergency Department. Be sure to stop in to the Creston Museum, one of the best small museums in BC and the Columbia Brewery, home to Kokanee beer (among others) and a great tour.
Home to the bulk of fruit growing in the valley, this fertile community is a major contributor to the cherry industry worldwide. Erickson is also home to two award winning wineries, Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery and Skimmerhorn Winery. One feels like you’ve been transported when sitting next to the vineyards sipping wine, taking in the breathtaking scenery. A definite “must stop” when in the area. Several fruit stands sell locally grown produce, baked goods, local honey, fresh flowers and handicrafts. A “must stop” for tourists and locals alike!
Accessed by either Highway 3 from the east or Highway 3A from the west, this community is primarily residential. The landscape is varied, but is mostly treed. The views from the west side are of the valley below and the Purcell Mountains across the valley. If you’re lucky, you can see Duck Lake and Kootenay Lake beyond. A little higher in altitude, this area is more forested, although there are some nice open areas where a great garden can be grown.
Just 12 minutes east of Creston lays Kitchener in a valley that is home to a lot of recreational pursuits such as hunting, fly fishing, snow mobiling, quadding and more. The area is spread out with residential housing throughout the area.
Yahk is the community furthest east in our area. It is an eclectic area and is quite spread out. Yahk is home to Yahk Soap Company where you can watch goats frolic on the grass covered roof and buy some fantastic smelling soap at the same time. There is also a great ice cream shop (Two Scoop Steve) that is always busy in the summer months.
One of the most picturesque areas in our valley, the Canyon and Lister area is home to rolling hills and wide open spaces. Mostly an agricultural area, it is becoming popular with newly constructed homes and small hobby farms. Lister is also home to Kootenay Alpine Cheese Company, a fabulous organic dairy producing old world cheeses and other dairy products. Be sure to stop by and sample the cheese and buy some fresh milk.
Most well-known for the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, this 17,000 acre habitat is home to many endangered species and other wildlife. The interpretive center is open from spring until fall and gives a great insight into this very important flyway. Miles of trails take you around the wetlands so that you can appreciate the full beauty of this special area. West of the management area are clusters of residential housing, most with amazing views of the valley to the east.
Wynndel is a quaint and diverse community and is home to WynnWood, a specialty lumber mill operating since 1913; Wynnwood Cellars, farmers and many artisans. The Kunze Gallery is a fabulous collection of different types of artwork from paintings to sculptures to whimsical items. A most stop on your way to Kootenay Lake. It is a varied area with residential housing in the hills and amongst what the locals refer to as “the Flats”. When you see the area, you’ll know why. The “Flats” is a reclaimed area that was once primarily under water until a series of dykes were constructed in 1935. Large scale cultivation started in this area once the construction was complete.
Kootenay Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in Southern BC and one of the largest lakes in BC. It is approximately 400 square kilometers with a width of anywhere from 3 to 5 kilometers. The main lake stretches about 104 kilometers from south to north with a west arm that extends about 35 kilometers to the west. It is a deep lake at 150 meters (490 feet) at its deepest and does not freeze in the winter. When travelling from Creston, there is a real “wow” moment when you reach the bend in the road and the lake is first revealed to you. Flanked by the Purcell Mountain range to the west, the windy road gives you spectacular views for most of the hour long trip to the Kootenay Lake Ferry. Along the way, you will find small communities with lots of history. Sirdar, the first community at the south end of the lake, still has its post office that was opened in 1900. Other communities include Kuskanook (a harbour and launch site for your boat), Boswell (mostly residential, but home to Lockhart Creek Provincial Park), Gray Creek (a community with lots of history and don’t forget to stop at the Gray Creek Store), Crawford Bay (home to Kokanee Springs Golf Resort and many neat artisans, including broom makers, glassblowers and weavers), Riondel (off north from the highway-a quaint community of about 300 people and a really nice camp site) and finally Kootenay Bay (where one catches the longest free ferry ride in the world and Pilot Bay Provincial Park). | travel |
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https://westernresourceadvocates.org/blog/public-lands-worth-protecting/ | 2018-03-20T07:43:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647322.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20180320072255-20180320092255-00736.warc.gz | 0.966245 | 805 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__61135544 | en | Given what’s happening on the political landscape these days, including rollbacks of important progress on climate, potentially steep budget cuts to the agency that is responsible for protecting our air and water, and additional cuts that have been promised at the Department of Interior, it felt trivial as I sat down to write about a trip this summer to Columbine Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness of central Colorado.
After all, it was a very short trip, only a couple of days, and a short drive from Denver. The outing was hastily planned, designed to take advantage of the last days of summer, and to make up for a summer that had too few days away from the distractions and harried pace of daily life. It was just a little time to spend with my son, his best friend Louie, and his dad, my friend Jeff.
The trip turned out to be just what I needed, an opportunity to hike above the tree line and take in a view of peaks and valleys stretching out for a hundred miles, to hang-out in a beautiful setting, to fish and sleep in the outdoors. We were treated to a beautiful sunset, nighttime tranquility, and a sun rise that made my jaw drop and made me feel at peace at the same time. The boys struggled with the aging water filter in a spring, falling in, spilling water, and starting over again. We watched the fish rise in an otherwise still lake in the evening. It gave us a chance to talk into the night and to cement already strong friendships.
This is what our public lands, our natural heritage, do for the many millions of us who get to enjoy them. These experiences renew us. They connect us to places that have been minimally impacted by human development. They take us out of our lives in the built environment. And they connect us even more to the people we are lucky enough to escape with. These are the places that make the West what it is, and they are the places that deserve our protection. They are the places that are drawing people to our communities and a strong part of why our economies are thriving. These are the places that are the West’s competitive advantage and the driver of our quality of life.
I came back from the trip refreshed. But also reminded of the value of our public lands. Whether it’s wilderness, like Indian Peaks, any of the crown jewels – our National Parks in the West – or wildlife and national recreation areas, it’s critically important that we seek protection for more of these places. This includes the newest among our National Monuments, like Gold Butte in Nevada and Bears Ears in Utah (currently under attack), which not only provides world class climbing but also seeks to preserve the cultural heritage of five tribes in the region. These places have been proven to strengthen our local and regional economies. Each year there are more visitors, more people who want to explore and play in the great outdoors. More people today appreciate that spending time in these places makes us happier. Public lands inspire us, and they help restore our connection to the natural world. We need more of this. It’s worth protecting.
I want to make sure that we all have the opportunity to have experiences like these with our families and our friends, now and in the decades and centuries to come. That’s why Western Resource Advocates is committed to our vision of protecting half of western landscapes to support thriving wildlife populations and our natural, cultural and outdoor heritage. Our team is protecting the West in so many different ways: developing land conservation strategies at the state level, protecting and restoring rivers and streams, fighting air pollution in Utah, and putting the West on the path to a carbon-free economy. I hope that because of the work we are doing today, someday my son can take his own son or his own daughter on an impromptu trip to Columbine Lake to share the same sense of awe and peace that he and I experienced together. | travel |
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Population - 181,743
Elevation - 4,327 ft. (1,319 m.) above sea level
Total City Area - 111 sq. mi.
Median Age 30
Median Home Price $204,300
Average commute time 19.4 minutes
Only in Salt Lake City Utah can the heart of a vibrant cosmopolitan city be surrounded by the most beautiful mountain peaks all within 20 minutes from each other. While the city offers numerous cultural, educational entertainment options, the mountains provide endless recreational options. Salt Lake City and surrounding areas had their opportunity to shine worldwide while sponsoring the 2002 Winter Olympic games (Visit the 2002 Winter Olympics Museum)
This area's educated and productive workforce, low unemployment, accessible recreation and overall quality of life are a just some of the reasons the Salt Lake valley is considered to be one of the nation's economic hot spots.
The Salt Lake Valley is snuggled between the Oquirrh Mountains to the West and the majestic Wasatch Mountains to the East. Some of the best photos of the city are shot to the east with the Wasatch Mountains towering behind.
The greater Salt Lake City area often gets recognized as a great place to live and work.
Outside Magazine rated Salt Lake City the #1 dream city for recreational fun.
Inc. magazine ranked Salt Lake City as the second-best large metro area for starting and growing a business.
Places Rate Almanac ranked the Salt Lake City/Ogden as the best place to live in North America in their sixth edition
Forbes magazine ranked the Salt Lake City/Ogden area 20th as the best place in America to do business or advance your career
Employment Review® magazine and BestJobsUSA.com selected Salt Lake City as one of the top 20 "Best Places to Live & Work in America;"
Entrepreneur magazine named the Salt Lake/Ogden area as the second best largest city in which to locate a business;
Salt Lake City has been named one of the top 25 "Wired Cities" in America by Yahoo! Magazine;
Fortune magazine listed Salt Lake third in its rankings of best cities in America for business;
The U.S. Conference of Mayors named Salt Lake City one of the top six Most Livable U.S. Cities
Financial World rated Utah as the best fiscally-managed state in the nation; Western Blue Chip Economic Forecast and American Demographics magazine refer to Utah as "one of the top three economies in the nation;"
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Inc. magazine ranked Utah as the top entrepreneurial state in the nation per capita in 2003.
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https://www.andhattiemakesthree.com/saint-louis-zoo/ | 2021-01-28T11:05:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704843561.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20210128102756-20210128132756-00144.warc.gz | 0.920141 | 1,006 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__245952591 | en | We’re onto our next favorite spot in St. Louis for the best kids activities, the world famous St. Louis Zoo! We love the Zoo so much that we ask for a Family Membership for Christmas every year. Perfect idea when everyone is hounding you on what you want and you can’t think of anything. The gift that keeps on giving. And bonus, if you go more than 4-5 times a year, it’s totally worth it for parking and train rides alone!
Why do I love the Zoo? Well, it’s free. Can’t be upset about free. There are over 1800 animals from 700 different species. Holy Cow! They offer summer hours and open at 8am so you’re not drowning in sweat from the heat. We especially love that the first hour the zoo is open, paid activities like the Carousel, Stingrays at Caribbean Cove and the Children’s Zoo are all free! I’ll tell you to get there early, get in line for the Stingrays, hop to the Carousel for a few spins and then make sure you’re in the Children’s Zoo before the hour is up.
We have a pretty set list of animals we love to see at the Zoo, and we follow the same path every time. Hattie loves to brush the goats in the Children’s Museum. Notice a trend with my child and goats?
After spend our time in the Children’s Museum, we make a rough counter clockwise circle around the Zoo. The Zoo is broken down into Zones and we start with The Wild. We start out with the new Grizzlies exhibit, the penguins and of course the polar bear Kali. This area also includes the primates, red panda and my favorite the prairie dogs. They are just so cute!
Next is the Red Rocks which is home to Hattie’s favorite Giraffes, Lions, Tigers, Bears (oh my) and zebras! Just a word of warning, the hill up to Red Rocks in steep, prepare yourself! We still take an umbrella stroller to the Zoo since it’s so big, it makes life easier. Also, budding blogger over here taking all the photos. Cracks me up!
By this point, we head down to Lakeside Crossing for lunch. We’ll sometimes pack a lunch, and there are tons of seating options. The food is reasonably priced, but the proceeds go back to the zoo. Again, we didn’t pay to get in, so I don’t mind paying for lunch.
We typically round our adventures in River’s Edge. This is home to the rhinos, hippos, Asian Elephants, and the new baby Cheetahs. They are adorable! There is so much to see and do in this space and it’s partially shaded too. We end our time in the Bayer Insectarium and go through the smaller butterfly house.
We lucked out this trip with a Sea Lion Show. There are feedings and shows, just check the schedule for the day. We typically round our trip out with a train ride around the park. The wrist band gets you unlimited rides, so we usually do a lap or two before it’s time to go home. Great way to calm down from all the fun, and potentially getting a nap out of the situation!
So thing to plan for –
- Go early to take advantage of all those free activities the first hour, and if you don’t want to pay for parking which is $15, you can park in Forest Park.
- Through the larger exhibits, know there are gift shops everywhere you will have to walk through, just know they are there and run! I don’t need anymore stuffed animals in my house!
- Pack snacks and then pack more snacks.
- Hand sanitizing options or wipes are your friend with petting animals.
- Bring a water bottle. Most of the updated water fountains have bottle fill up
- Best Bathrooms – we love the family bathroom downstairs in the Living World. There is also a lactation room there too. We also love the First Aid Station bathroom next to the Carousel. Bonus, there is seating and air conditioning and the people inside are the sweetest ever.
- Check out the Adventure Pass if you’re not a member, it may save a little on all the extras your kiddos will want to do!
You can pick up a map, save this one to your phone or use their app to get around the park. We love spending our summers here at the Zoo, it’s educational, informational and we learn something new every time we go!
What’s your favorite animal at the Zoo?
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The luxury The Rutlands B&B is a 4-star property located 1050 meters away from Windsor Castle.
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Serving Japanese and Chinese dishes, Misugo is about 150 meters away.
Guests will find Windsor, William Street (nr) bus stop next to The Rutlands B&B. | travel |
https://www.integral-conversation.com/speakers/chon-kaye/?lang=en | 2022-05-23T11:59:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662558015.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220523101705-20220523131705-00409.warc.gz | 0.959024 | 295 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__124253212 | en | A former hotel manager and tourism industry consultant, Professor Kaye Chon is Dean, Chair Professor, and Walter and Wendy Kwok Family Foundation Professor in International Hospitality Management of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Dean Chon previously held academic positions at the University of Houston, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Virginia Tech in the US.
Under Dean Chon’s leadership, the School has arisen as one of the world’s leading institutions in hospitality and tourism management. The School has been ranked No. 1 in the world for five years in a row in the “Hospitality and Tourism Management” category according to in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
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https://blog.tdecu.org/houston-hacks | 2022-08-15T19:00:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572198.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815175725-20220815205725-00197.warc.gz | 0.919678 | 616 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__63755897 | en | Welcome to Houston Hacks, where you can learn more and explore Houston in ways you may not have known about!You’ll receive insider tips, fun activities for you and whole family and plenty of recommendations to satisfy even the most particular folks!
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Houston has a lot to offer, but sometimes activities can start adding up and get in the way of your budget. We’ve compiled (and will update frequently) a list of places and activities that are totally free for Houstonians and visitors to check out!
The Menil Collection – If you enjoy art, beautiful lush lawns and the opportunity for a fun picnic, you definitely need to check out the Menil Collection!
Levy Park – This park screams family friendly! This gorgeous green space has a dog park, activity lawn, live performances, community gardens and even a playground complete with a splash area for little ones to cool off!
Buffalo Bayou Park – This Houston gem has endless activities. Lounge on the lawn, take your pups for a swim in one of the two dog parks, walk the nature trails or take your bikes and zoom around the trails.
Hermann Park- Hermann Park is another Houston beauty. Tour the beautiful gardens, visit McGovern Centennial Gardens and walk up to the top of the hill for a spectacular view! Roam around the Japanese garden and stop and smell the roses!
Memorial Park- If you enjoy sports, this park is for you! Run the 3 mile loop, bike the trails surrounding, or use the driving range to hit some golf balls.
Miller Outdoor Theatre- Miller outdoor theatre has been a favorite among Houstonians for many years. Enjoy free performances from musical groups, theatre groups and much more. Be sure to check the calendar for upcoming performances.
Discovery Green- This multifunctional park in the heart of Downtown Houston has a LOT to offer! Check their website frequently for free shows, exhibitions or visit for yourself and enjoy all it has to offer!
Houston Arboretum – The arboretum is a beautiful park where you can experience nature firsthand. Try one of the many walking trails and see all kinds of wildlife in their habitat!
Port of Houston Public Boat Tour- Take a trip on the water for this 90-minute educational trip around the Houston Ship Channel. Learn about the port’s history and Houston’s maritime history.
James Turrell Skyspace- This fascinating installation near Rice University by James Turrell shows you the Houston sunset and twilight hours like you’ve never seen it before! This is a Houston must-see! Check the website for optimal viewing times.
Brazos River Park- This park has 67 acres of adventure for the whole family. Hike some of the trails, take a family picnic or enjoy nature in the middle of the huge park! | travel |
https://www.hermeslaw.ca/post/mexico-visa-types | 2023-12-08T20:04:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100769.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208180539-20231208210539-00462.warc.gz | 0.888409 | 205 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__41153243 | en | Mexico Visa Types
Considering a winter move to Mexico? Or planning an extended stay of over 180 days? or doing business in Mexico?
Please bear in mind that there are several types of visa, depending on the duration or purpose of your stay.
The visas you may want to apply for are:
1. Visitors who do not require a visa, with a stay of up to 180 days;
2. Visitor Visa without permission to conduct remunerated activities;
3. Visa with permission to conduct remunerated activities aka Working Visa;
4. Permanent Resident Visa;
5. Temporary Resident Visa;
6. Visa due to theft, loss or destruction of resident card;
7. Diplomatic Visa;
8. Temporary Student Resident Visa;
9. Visas for the Youth Mobility Program; and
10. Visitor Visa to conduct Adoption Proceedings.
Whether you are unsure which visa applies to you or want further assistance in the process, we are happy to assist you. | travel |
https://www.langkawigotours.com/langkawi-airport-transfer/ | 2023-05-29T11:21:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644855.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529105815-20230529135815-00049.warc.gz | 0.955528 | 146 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__244041950 | en | Make your trip to and from the airport as convenient as possible! With a variety of transport options to suit your needs, book your airport transport in advance and save yourself some hassle.
LangkawiGO offers you seamless Langkawi Airport/Hotel transfers . Your safety as our priority, you can book clean, safe rides from the airport to your destination.
For chauffeur private transfers, your driver will meet you in the arrivals area. Your driver will be wearing protective equipment throughout your journey and vehicles will be cleaned and disinfected between rides. Let us know your flight number so we can keep track of your flight and check for delays. All prices include taxes and up to 60 minutes’ waiting time. | travel |
http://kramer-hotel-valencia-es.booked.net/ | 2017-08-19T05:12:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886105304.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20170819051034-20170819071034-00415.warc.gz | 0.898989 | 256 | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__19130430 | en | The comfortable 3-star Kramer Hotel is set in a historic area minutes away from Valencia Cathedral, Church of San Martin Obispo and Palacio de Congresos de Valencia. Since 2004, it has been hosting guests in the heart of Valencia.
The property is conveniently situated next to Túria subway station. The venue is set just 20 minutes' walk from Valencia center.
A mall, a market and department stores are situated next to the hotel.
10 minutes' drive from Manises airport and 20 minutes' walk to Norte train station.
The hotel offers 70 rooms. They are fitted with a safe, a dining area, a heating system, satellite TV and a mini bar. The cozy rooms feature bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer.
Eat & Drink
The on-site 24-hour restaurant tempts guests with Mediterranean dishes. Offering various dining options, Estancia La Espanola and Babel Cafe Bar are about 5-minute walk away.
You can start your day with a buffet breakfast, which costs EUR 6 per person per night.
The hotel offers car and bicycle rental services on site.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
No parking available. | travel |
https://www.santeligiorelais.it/en/gallery.html | 2021-09-28T04:36:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780060201.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20210928032425-20210928062425-00271.warc.gz | 0.950701 | 145 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__188527727 | en | Sant'Eligio Relais complies with health & safety protocols in accordance with local and national regulations.
Our staff is trained to comply with all requirements on minimum distance, to ensure continuous cleaning and sanitization by using specific products in public areas, facilities and rooms.
Personal protective equipment and hand sanitizer are regularly used by our staff and are available to all guests. We remind you that people with body temperature exceeding 37.5°C are not allowed to enter the hotel.
In case of experiencing fever and flu-like symptoms during the stay, the access to the hotel reception and public areas is strictly forbidden. In such cases, guests must immediately phone our reception desk to ask for assistance. | travel |
http://funtastiktours.com/ | 2020-06-01T12:05:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347417746.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20200601113849-20200601143849-00351.warc.gz | 0.900706 | 391 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__205156377 | en | Discover the natural beauty of Algarve in a boat trip from Lagos
Join in this unforgettable adventure of a boat trip to discover the beautiful caves, beaches and bays between Lagos and Praia da Luz. Accompanied by the masters, who have a vast experience of sea, which leads you to enjoy a better observation of the beauties of the Algarve coast with the possibility of diving.
Ponta da Piedade
Boat trip to the famous caves of Ponta da Piedade, boarding at Marina de Lagos where the adventure begins towards the sea and the most beautiful beaches and rock formations in Europe.
Embark on an unforgettable boat trip where you can watch dolphins on the sea coast of Lagos, an experience recommended for nature lovers looking for fun.
Benagil Cave Tour
Benagil is one of the most famous caves that you can visit in the Algarve, on foot or on a boat trip that will take you to discover stunning beaches, rock formations, secret beaches and be in contact with nature.
Boating in Lagos at Sunset
Boat trip in the bay of Lagos where you can observe magnificent views of beaches, caves, rocks, transparent waters and a magnificent spectacle of nature, the sunset.
Romantic Boat Trip in Lagos
Surprise your loved one on this romantic tour with a boat prepared for the moment with rose petals, strawberries with whipped cream and seasonal fruits) and a bottle of sparkling wine.
Sport fishing near Lagos coast
In this boat experience, we take all the necessary equipment for sport fishing near the coast, where you can catch a wide variety of fish, such as mackerel, snapper, sea bream, among others.
Come discover and contemplate the natural beauty of Ponta da Piedade. Enjoy the contact with nature visiting the magnificent caves, rock formations, cliffs and beaches. | travel |
http://marriott-miami-biscayne-bay-hotel.ibooked.ca/ | 2017-04-25T04:33:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120101.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00124-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.921275 | 390 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__119676110 | en | The contemporary Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay is a 4-star hotel and offers barbeque grills, a patio and a tennis court. The building was renovated in 2008.
The property is set 15 minutes' walk away from Jungle Island, American Airlines Arena and Freedom Tower. The center of Miami is 4 km away from the venue.
Downtown Miami is 1.9 km from the hotel and South Beach is 5.9 km away.
20 minutes' walk to Bayfront Park train station. 10 minutes by car from Miami International airport.
For a comfortable stay Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel offers 600 rooms on 31 floors featuring a balcony, an in-room safe, a CD player, LCD flat-screen TV and a seating area. Some rooms feature views over Bicentennial Park. Guests can make use of en suite bathrooms with a hairdryer, bathrobes and a shower.
Eat & Drink
A broad variety of American dishes is served at the 24-hour restaurant. The Pool bar is a great place to taste hot dogs and snacks and drink coffee, wines and beers. Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay - Catch Bar & Grill and Primos are situated in a downtown area, about 50 meters from the venue.
A full breakfast is served and charges are applicable.
Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel also offers cars and limousines for rent.
On-site facilities for children include cots and a special menu. The property provides a gym, fitness classes and treadmills along with diving, windsurfing and snorkeling.
High-speed internet access is available in public areas for free.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms at USD 12.95 per day.
public parking is possible on site at USD 26 per day.
Year renovated: 2008.
Number of floors: 31.
Number of rooms: 600. | travel |
https://www.labohemiadelrio.com/en | 2024-02-27T08:31:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474671.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227053544-20240227083544-00029.warc.gz | 0.952307 | 366 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__30615414 | en | Hotel La Bohemia del Rio - Adult Only is a 3-minute walk from the seafront promenade in Santa Eulalia del Rio, on Ibiza's east coast.
We offer elegant rooms and a magnificent tropical garden with swimming pool.
Breakfast is served daily in La Bohemia de Rio's bright dining room or on the terrace, featuring fresh local produce. The hotel also has a poolside bar.
The hotel is ideally located in the city, close to all amenities.
A warm welcome, clean and quiet rooms, delicious breakfasts served in the magnificent inner courtyard. The staff are very attentive to our guests' needs.
A true haven of peace.
Thank you very much.
We were hooked!
Luxury and authenticity in a green setting, right in the heart of town.
Breakfast with fresh, quality products. Professional, attentive staff.
The perfect balance to enjoy beauty, good food and peace and quiet!
We'll be back.
A superb stay, the staff are top notch, from reception to service and cleaning, they're great.
They give you advice and good addresses, and if you need anything, they take care of it.
A cosy, MAGNIFICENT hotel, wonderfully decorated. Everything was great, we thank you very much, and we recommend you.
A magnificent boutique hotel, a wonderful discovery.
Cuban-inspired decoration, this old building nestled in the center of Santa Eulalia is a haven of peace, and once you're inside, it's hard to realize just how beautiful it is from the outside.
It's a pleasant surprise, and what's more, the service is excellent: the owners are very welcoming and know their stuff. We'll be back soon | travel |
http://arizona.tourcorp.com/destinations/Arizona/Page | 2018-06-23T10:18:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864957.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623093631-20180623113631-00141.warc.gz | 0.935219 | 461 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__153507921 | en | Enjoy gliding through narrow Antelope Canyon on Lake Powell while exploring the richness of geologic time in this region. This cruise leaves Wahweap Bay, following the original path of the mighty Colorado River this famed canyon, located on the Navajo Nation ... More info ›
Enjoy gliding through narrow Antelope Canyon on Lake Powell while exploring the richness of geologic time in this region. This cruise leaves Wahweap Bay, following the original path of the mighty Colorado River this famed canyon, located on the Navajo Nation. The Antelope Canyon Tour is approximately 1.5 hours in duration.
But don't stop there!
Choose the Canyons Adventures Tour and sail another 6 miles up lake to Navajo Canyon, an exciting example of "Navajo Tapestry," the mix of colors found on its sandstone walls. Deep purples, burnt reds & oranges, and shiny blues are created by a natural mineral process, resulting in a "tapestry" of visual experience. This special patina takes centuries to form, and is in a constant state of change. The Canyons Adventures Tour is approximately 2.5-3 hours in duration.
During your 90 minute journey to the side canyon, your crew will share with you, via public address system and personal discussions, many compelling stories rich in the cultural and natural history of this region. You will pass a number of important landmarks, including Glen Canyon Dam.
Approximately 4-miles past the Dam your crew will maneuver the tour vessel into Antelope Canyon. This high-walled Navajo Sandstone side-arm of Lake Powell is famous for not only its coloration, but also for its slot canyons, found at its head, about two miles east. During heavy summer rain, this canyon is known to experience flash flooding, due to its narrow width and high walls. Upon departing this canyon, you will notice how well your crew turns the large vessel 180-degrees in the tight space!
While the tour returns to Wahweap via the same route, the 45 minute homeward journey permits you to hear more of the crew's stories, spend time talking with others, relax and absorb for yourself the day's experience, or make your own additional discoveries as the vessel heads for port. | travel |
https://www.krishnawisdom.com/the-mystic-india-retreat-2023/ | 2024-03-04T01:24:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476409.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304002142-20240304032142-00650.warc.gz | 0.933257 | 1,289 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__156080144 | en | Mystic India – A Himalayan Adventure
A journey into the mystical for the spiritual adventurer in you
The long awaited fifth Mystic India trip is here! And this one promises to be the adventure of a lifetime. If you’ve thought about going to the Himalayas for a trek into the mountains, see some of the most beautiful places on Earth, and at the same time make it a spiritual adventure, this is the trip for you. Welcome to the Mystic India club! On this journey you will experience the cultural and spiritual roots of some of the oldest traditions in the world. We don’t go to the usual touristy places, but rather on the real adventure off the beaten track so you can see India inside out. The trip is fun with a healthy balance of experiences, luxury and adventure. You’ll stay in 3-5 star hotels at night, but during the day we’ll go all out on some breath-taking experiences.
The trip is led by Radha Govinda, who was a monk for over 11 years, and his wife Kishori who is a teacher in Bhakti as well as yoga. The trips always feature yoga, meditation and kirtan along the way and with an amazing group every year, it’s always an adventure!
Places we’re visiting
This itinerary includes yoga and meditation sessions in the morning and wisdom and kirtan sessions in the evening where travel allows. The entire trip is a spiritual experience, not just a sight-seeing tour. The places we’re travelling to this year are below. For a more detailed itinerary, click the button below
Our first destination is Kurukshetra, the place where the Bhagavad Gita – the holy book for over 2 billion people on the planet who are followers of the Vedic tradition was spoken 5000 years ago and the battleground of the (in)famous Mahabharata war where 4 million warriors fought.
Known as the Gateway to the Himalayas, the home of the Beatles ashram and the land of the yogis, you are in a for a treat in this spiritual town at the foothills of the Himalayas. Situated on the banks of the pure turquoise Ganges river, this serene and peaceful pace will transport you to a state of peaceful contemplation.
We will venture deep into the Himalayas to Badrinath, that is the location of an ancient Vishnu temple in the midst of the mountains. This is also said to be the place where many yogis performed years of meditation and the place where ancient sages wrote sacred texts which are followed by Hindus and other Vedic traditions.
The Valley of Flowers Trek!
Valley of Flowers is a 3 day (easy – moderate difficulty level) trek to a UNESCO world heritage site deep in the Himalayan valley where wildflowers bloom and create an awe inspiring view. We are visiting this valley at the peak of it’s bloom so you see the most variety of flowers. The trek itself laden with forests, mountains and waterfalls is an amazing experience.
Along the way, we’ll also take part in morning yoga sessions and evening meditation and kirtan sessions when possible. We want to make this trip a spiritual experience that you’ll remember!
Price for this trip £1450*
*Price is based on 2 people sharing a room. Does not include flights
Dates for the trip
26 July – 10 August, 2024
What’s included in your price?
- Accommodation (Shared with one other person)
- 3 Vegetarian meals everyday
- Onward and return flights to India (Economy class)
- Local travel within India by luxury AC car Innova Crysta. The places on our route through the Himalayas make it difficult for buses. Travel is more comfortable and reliable in these cars. See picture below
- Permits for trekking
What’s NOT included in your price?
- Visa costs, travel/medical insurance, meals other than those mentioned, and vaccination charges
- Entry fee to attractions that have a charge. Most places we are visiting don’t have a charge, but some may do.
- Room service, costs to visit spa, massages, etc
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, tips, camera & video fees at national parks, museums and monuments.
- Trekking equipment (not absolutely essential, but if you decide to bring any, it will be at your own cost)
- Porters if you need for trekking, pony, ropeway charges (if any)
- Expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closures, travel interruptions due to means beyond our control
- Anything that is not in the included list above
Personal room supplement
If you prefer to have your own room throughout the trip, the cost of your travel would be £1880 + flights.
Interest-free installment option (Only available till 15 June)
If you would really like to come but can’t make a full payment, you have the option of paying by interest free installments.
First installment when you book – £1400 (We’ll book your flights, internal travel and secure your hotels rooms).
Second installment – £899 before 1 June
P.S. If you are struggling with money and would still like to go on the trip, we can discuss further installment options during our call.
If due to unforeseen circumstances you need to cancel your trip, please get in touch with us as soon as you can. We are a charity and don’t run these trips as a business, so we’re happy to give you whatever costs we can refund from our partners and other businesses we pay. But it all depends on the payments we’ve already made towards hotels, flights and other facilities. Usually flights and certain deposit for hotels are non-refundable. But whatever we can refund, we will.
Ready to book or want more details?
Click the button below to go to the ‘Krishna Temple’ website and find out more details or book (scroll down to the bottom when you get to the page) | travel |
http://guestlodgepalau.com/contact_location.html | 2021-05-11T14:16:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989614.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20210511122905-20210511152905-00512.warc.gz | 0.951096 | 138 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__41831617 | en | The Guest Lodge Motel
P.O. Box 833
Koror, Palau 96940
The Guest Lodge Motel is conveniently located in a quiet and safe area, but still close to many of the places our guests enjoy visiting.
Being in the heart of Koror, you are in walking distance to many local and tourist establishments:
The Guest Lodge Motel is also ideally located near Koror's taxi hub. We can arrange for a taxi to pick you up at the motel and bring you to your desired destination.
If you have any other questions on how to get around, please feel free to contact us today and we will gladly assist you. | travel |
https://www.hotel-boutique.it/hotel-cala-di-greco-bonifacio/ | 2022-11-29T14:32:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710698.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20221129132340-20221129162340-00465.warc.gz | 0.913426 | 3,867 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__219593191 | en | Perched above the historic city of Bonifacio, the stunning suites in this luxury Corsican hotel all enjoy uninterrupted views of the citadel and sea. On the horizon, Sardinia sparkles seductively in the Mediterranean.
Breathe in the heady fragrance of the native trees and the myriad flowers that comprise Southern Corsica’s maquis. In this haven of untouched nature, the days pass serenely and peacefully.
The Cala di Greco Hotel is just five minutes from Bonifacio and the first of its many fine sandy beaches: La Tonnara, Piantarella, Sant’Amanza, etc. Venturing a little further, you come to Porto Vecchio and its magnificent Palombaggia, Santa Giulia and Pinarello beaches.
From this luxury hotel in Corsica, discover the wild untamed beauty of this incredible region. Marvel at world-renowned sites, including the Sperone Golf Course, the Domaine de Murtoli and the surrounding areas, such as Cavallo Island and the Lavezzi Archipelago.
An original and authentic boutique hotel, the Cala di Greco has many attractions for guests. Stunning views, respect for nature, enchanting surrounding areas, including breathtaking beaches and islands, a protected natural environment, heated swimming pools, service with a smile, etc.
This unique luxury Corsican boutique hotel will ensure your stay is characterised by beauty, new discoveries, charm and spiritual tranquillity.
Just five minutes from Bonifacio (15 minutes on foot via the scenic path), the Cala di Greco Hotel is just a stone’s throw from the crystal clear waters and beaches of Paragan, and the Sperone Golf Course.
Situated in the heart of a protected natural area, this luxury three-hectare estate is home to native flora and centuries-old trees. Located opposite a listed site, this charming boutique hotel offers spectacular views of the Bonifacio peninsula and the Mediterranean
This ancient Genoese town rises out of the sea atop the limestone cliffs like something from a film, while the far-off island of Sardinia seems almost close enough to touch… During intimate dinners served by our heated pools, your gaze will turn again and again to admire the awesome panoramic views.
In Bonifacio, the traditional values of the Amadei family are condensed in this outstanding luxury eco-friendly property: ‘Cala di Greco epitomises the best of what of Corsica has to offer’. In the early 1990s, to cater to high-end tourists, the Terra Marina residence was created.
Growing up on this beautiful part of the island, Joan, the son, readily shares his parents’ values and experience, as well as instilling this venue with his own brand of passion and high standards.
A champion of family culture and professional know-how, he took the relay by creating the Cala di Greco, an exceptional Corsican house. In 2013, Joan Amadei built his luxury boutique hotel in the heart of nature using local materials.
Eschewing ostentatious decor, he imprinted his understated style and simplicity on this luxury hotel. His unique vision has created a perfect microcosm suspended between the sea and the sky; this young creative dedicates to a few like his incredibly beautiful island.
A little piece of land that is passionately cherished for a very good reason. It is a result of this love, shaped by his intimate knowledge and love of the land, that Joan Amadei’s project came to pass.
Only an aesthetic developed with attention to detail and sensitivity was worthy of integrating this natural splendour. For this stunning Southern Corsican boutique hotel, nature provided the land, stone and wood required for its construction and decor.
The natural environment and contemporary architectural design mutually perfectly compliment one other on this 30,000 m2 property dotted with native trees, which houses the understated luxury suites with their private patios and balconies.
In addition to the exceptional levels of comfort offered at the Cala di Greco, its concept is made clear in the constant dialogue between the natural environment and what has been built by human hands.
The borders between the inside and outside are blurred by the light, fragrances, marine breezes and the power of the land.
SUITES & ROOMS
Enjoy an unforgettable stay at this boutique hotel in Bonifacio, Corsica. Nestled amidst the lush green maquis, each suite has its own stunning private patio. Nature provided the materials — earth, stone and wood — that inspired the decor of these sublime suites and rooms.
Sophisticated luxury and modern comfort have been combined for your pleasure in this unique setting. The heart and senses are in perfect harmony with an art of living characterised by simplicity and elegance.
The contemporary architecture reflects nature’s ever-changing beauty. The boundaries of the interior fade into the awe-inspiring landscape; an incredible mix of light, fragrances, music.
SIGNATURE SUITE WITH PRIVATE POOL
High-quality natural materials ensure that the Signature Suite (60 m2) is the epitome of understated elegance. Its king-size bed (200 x 200 cm) and top-of-the-range bath guarantee unrivalled comfort. To complete this cocoon of comfort, enjoy the private balcony, swimming pool and patio set among nature.
PRESTIGE SUITE WITH PRIVATE POOL
The sumptuous Prestige Suite comes with all mod cons. This exclusive 42 m2 suite has been designed to guarantee your complete comfort and well-being. Overlooking the sea, this suite enjoys exceptional views.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature in complete privacy. Recharge your batteries, swim in your private pool and relax on your own private landscaped patio. Everything has been designed to make your stay unique.
Stylish elegance and sheer comfort come together in this 27 m2 room in this luxury hotel. We’ve thought of everything for your well-being, including a courtesy tray with Nespresso coffee.
Enjoy our attentive service and let us take care of everything! From your private balcony and patio, let your mind roam freely as you contemplate the earth and sky.
PRIVATE VILLA WITH HEATED POOL
This house in Southern Corsica appears to blend with the horizon. Ideal for swimming, the property’s incredible 90 m2 pool awaits lucky guests. The 380 m2 stylish and contemporary villa opens out onto thousands of years of Corsican history, and the Mediterranean.
Set among fields of age-old olive trees, the property overlooks the ancient city of Bonifacio which radiates with beauty. In the distance, Sardinia appears on the horizon like a mirage of a fabulous fresco with the white cliffs and citadel in the foreground. This Bonifacio house is a paradise on earth.
Come and discover our Bar and its original menu of creative cocktails mixed by our highly innovative bartender. Our snack menu offering a variety of delicious Corsican specialities and treats is available throughout the day.
A la carte cured meats, cheeses and local specialities. For the pleasure of your taste buds, sample small Bonifacio aubergines and gourmet treats prepared using only the very best fresh regional products.
Just like our generous breakfasts, these treats can be served by the infinity pools or in the privacy of your own accommodation. Room service is available.
Our breakfast buffet is served from 8:00 to 10.30 a.m. by the heated pool so guests can enjoy panoramic views of Bonifacio, the sea and Sardinia. Breakfast can also be served in your room on request.
Breakfast includes hot drinks, fresh fruit juices, an assortment of breads, Corsican specialities (jams, canistrelli, etc.), home made pastries, dried fruits, vegetables, and eggs cooked all ways! If you have any allergies and intolerances, please let us know so we can a prepare a personalised breakfast for you.
BAR AREA & SNACKS
We invite you to discover our bar area and its original menu of signature cocktails. Concocted according to your desires and the products of the day, you will succumb to the delicious creations of our chief barman.
To be consumed without moderation, our cocktails will be your ideal companions for your moment of idleness by the pool or during the sumptuous show offered by the sun at dusk.
Our snack menu is composed of succulent Mediterranean specialities and a delicious choice of sweets to satisfy your hunger throughout the day. Enjoy our dishes by our pools or in the quiet of your private terrace.
Start your day at your Bonifacio hotel with a dip in one of its swimming pools. Float and relax in the still blue waters. Always heated to the perfect temperature, the two large swimming pools of this luxury hotel — the villa and some suites also have their own private pools — overlook the ancient Corsican city of Bonifacio.
In this breathtaking property, the sumptuous swimming pools perfectly complement the green maquis that crowns the ivory cliffs; one of the pools is fitted with a counter-current system. Adjust your settings for bathing, reading, daydreaming, relaxing…
In the clear air and translucent waters, feel your heart beat in harmony with nature. Navy blue, aquamarine, sky blue and azure, the horizon sweeps away everything but the absolute happiness of that magical moment.
In the peace and quiet, enjoy breakfast by the swimming pool while enjoying the panoramic views. Set amid nature, this serene hotel offers unforgettable moments of well-being. Guests share this haven of peace with the spruce little Terra Marina villas dotted around this vast family estate.
This luxury boutique hotel is an idyllic venue. This sophisticated ‘home from home’ offers personalised concierge and other high-quality services. Enjoy exquisitely prepared breakfasts by the pool in your Bonifacio hotel. Complete your summer wardrobe with original clothing and accessories from local designers.
Achieve unparalleled levels of wellness in this haven of peace, thanks to our yoga classes and massage service. Enjoy free admission to tennis courts provided by one of our loyal partners.
Located in the heart of the old town, the Stella d’Oro restaurant offers a free shuttle service for Hotel guests with a dinner reservation. Guests can also enjoy a wide range of specially selected activities.
The Cala di Greco Hotel’s team offer a range of excellent services, and are entirely at your service throughout your stay. We are passionate about what we do. We promise you a truly memorable stay in a very exceptional setting.
The Cala di Greco Hotel offers relaxing wellness massages, as well as a range of beauty treatments. Focusing on quality and authenticity, our wide range of treatments are inspired by the very best wellness traditions from around the world.
Dispensed by leading professionals, our special treatments can be carried out on your private balcony overlooking the Golfe de Bonifacio. Treat yourself to a rare moment of letting go; experience absolute well-being in the magical atmosphere of Southern Corsica.
YOGA AND SPORTS CLASSES
Depending on your wishes, our courses can be taught in the heart of our family estate. Recharge your batteries from the inside thanks to our knowledge of various yoga and mediation techniques.
Or why not do a little sport overlooking the vast Golfe de Bonifacio? Awakened by nature, the power of the earth, the subtle fragrances of the maquis and the music of the waves, let your mind roam free. The Cala di Greco Hotel will do its utmost to ensure that your stay is enjoyable and harmonious.
Sun, turquoise waters, fine sand, etc. This waking dream is called Bonifacio. Guaranteed change of pace and scenery thanks to Corsica’s 25 fine sandy beaches surrounding the tip of the island.
Among the most famous beaches are those of Rondinara, Balistra, Sant’Amanza, Piantarella, Fazzio, Paragan, Tonnara, etc. Many TV and film celebrities also love visiting Corsica: Samuel L Jackson, Alicia Keys, etc. A little sport or just total relaxation? Family beach or wild cove? You’ll be spoilt for choice!
Take advantage of the Cala di Greco Hotel’s exceptional location to explore hidden gems, such as Roccapina on the West coast where you can enjoy total privacy. Just 17 kilometres from the Hotel, you’ll come across the idyllic coves of the Domaine de la Testa, Figari and Pianotolli Caldarello.
While the beaches are the main draw in the summer season, Corsica has many other attractions for visitors. A mountain in the sea, Corsica’s size means that you can easily explore waterfalls and rivers, and breathe in pure invigorating air while never being more than a stone’s throw from the sea.
WHAT TO SEE IN BONIFACIO
In the far south of Corsica nestled against its white cliffs, the unique city of Bonifacio is reflected in the transparent turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. The upper part of Bonifacio and the heart of the city – the medieval citadel so beloved of the islanders – offers pleasant historical walks with stunning panoramic views.
Its beautiful fortress is built on a site that is as impenetrable as it is impressive: a limestone peninsula, 150 m wide and 200 m long, whose settlement can be traced back to the Neolithic period. In 1195, the Genoese colonised this unique site.
With its cliffs, legendary staircase, labyrinth of old stone buildings and unexpected views, this gem of a city is a fascinating mix of wild untamed nature and Corsican culture. From an environmental point of view, Bonifacio is one of the most protected sites on the island.
Throughout your walk, enjoy sensational views and soak up the beauty. During your visit to beautiful Bonifacio, don’t miss the King of Aragon’s Stairway. According to legend, this unusual stairway was dug out in a single night in 1420 by just one soldier from the King’s troops.
Don’t forget to visit the mysterious Grain de Sable sculpted by the wind and sea; the Citadel guarding its position from its promontory and its ramparts; Gothic, Romanesque, Neo-Byzantine…
Bonifacio’s five churches give visitors a good overview of the history of this Mediterranean city whose inhabitants have actively supported religious communities since the 13th century; the lavish white graves of the Cimetiere Marin; the Gouvernail de la Corse and its underground passages; the imposing Bastion de l’Etendard, the centrepiece of the fortifications revealing ‘1,000 years of Bonifacio’s history’; and much more.
Bonifacio’s charm can also be found in the heart of the city. On market days (Tuesday and Friday mornings), sample the variety of products made by local artisans; there are also stalls selling clothing, accessories and seasonal items.
And don’t forget the shops, restaurants, cafés, harbour, etc. A thousand and one attractions await you in this picturesque and lively little town whether its day or night.
WHAT TO DO IN BONIFACIO
In Corsica, experience the beauty of nature every day. Unexpected, beautiful and protected, the Lavezzi Archipelago invites you to discover its coves with transparent waters. Like works paintings, the sheer beauty of protected natural sites surpass even the best photographs of them.
The SPMB shipping company organises trips daily. The beauty of nature is best enjoyed in situ, with the murmur of the breeze, the play of the water, the warmth of the sun, the coolness of the water, the changing light.
In Bonifacio, there are numerous diving centres whether its your first experience, or you want to explore the most beautiful spots in Southern Corsica. A wide range of water sports are also available.
The team at the Cala di Greco can advise and guide you as to the best kite surfing, windsurfing, jet skiing, water skiing, motor and sailing boat rentals, kayaking, paddle boarding, etc. Walking enthusiasts will not be disappointed. From the Cala di Greco Hotel, they are many scenic hiking and health trails to explore.
Ecological, coastal and mountain walks. Explore the trails in Rondinara, Lavezzu Island, Pertusato, Campo Romanilu, Strada Vecia, Trinité, etc. You can also explore the area around Bonifacio by road, cross-country tracks in a 4×4, quad bike and bicycle, or even by air!
Helicopters and tourist planes fly above the 75-hectare Sperone Golf Course set amid wild nature. Look out for its legendary hole 16, and marvel as golfers tee off over the Mediterranean! Other activities and excursions are available, including bowling, karting, cinema, etc.
SPERONE GOLF COURSE
The Sperone Golf Course is considered one of the most beautiful courses in the world and would be enough on its own to make Bonifacio a must-visit destination. Spend time with friends and family on this legendary course.
The greens of this earthly Garden of Eden merge into the fine sand and turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. Its fairways enjoy views of the sea, the Sardinian Maddalena Archipelago and the Cavallo islands.
This oasis of peace perfectly complements the Corsican landscape, as well as promoting and protecting biodiversity. But the 16th hole is the real star of the show.
Admittedly, some players are little overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of this natural site. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a beginner, this idyllic setting is sure to invigorate both body and mind – just one of the many gifts Southern Corsica has to offer. | travel |
http://ehaltzekoborda.fr/welcome | 2019-10-16T20:04:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986669546.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20191016190431-20191016213931-00127.warc.gz | 0.943436 | 557 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__44046212 | en | Perched on a hill isolated in the heart of the Basque countryside and breathtaking landscapes, Ehaltzekoborda will seduce you with its panoramic views, charm and beauty. Our renovated 19th century Labourdine farm, complete with modern conveniences, is an ideal location if you wish to rest peacefully, right in the middle of a splendid view of the Basque mountains. Whether you're staying in the Guest House or in our cozy Bed & Breakfast rooms, we invite you to relax in our nearby pool and Spa.
Ehaltzekoborda offers five bedrooms with independent entrances, each with its own unique identity and decoration. To maximize the comfort of our hosts, each room has a private terrace and a private bathroom with shower/bathtub and WC. Each room is uniquely decorated and comes furnished with antiques, large wardrobe, armchair, nightstands and lamps. You can relax easily on a comfortable and spacious bed with your own bathroom and shower. Breakfast, which is served in the veranda overlooking the breathtaking Basques mountains, includes homemade jams, fruits, cheese or yogurt, and local breads. A small kitchen area with grill, refrigerator and microwave is available for use for our guests in the pool house along with picnic tables. Our pool is heated and reaches 25 degrees Celcius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) or more starting early June. An air conditioned lounge on the first floor with couches, tables, games, and TV is also available to our guests. Wi-Fi is available in the common areas and the rooms.
The gîte (or guest house) is a small yet beautiful detached and independent house close to the main residence with a similarly spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. It is on the ground floor for ease of access and comes complete with a private terrace, two bedrooms, a luxurious bathroom, a living area, a dining area, and a kitchenette equipped with a microwave, a dishwasher, a washing machine, and a ceramic cooktop. One bedroom has a 160cm x 190cm bed, while the other has a 160cm x 190cm bed that can be separated into two 80cm x 190cm beds and a child's bed that is 80cm x 180cm. The bathroom has a luxurious multi-head shower and a double sink. For cooler nights or seasons, it has supplemental electric heat. Air-conditioning is also available during the summer months. Guests also have access to the common areas such as the pool house, pool, Spa, reception lounge and solarium during open hours. The private terrace is equipped with patio furniture and a grill. Beds already made upon arrival, and linens provided. Sleeps up to 4 adults and 1 child. | travel |
http://www.eatingtokyotours.co.nz/ | 2019-02-16T00:54:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247479729.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20190216004609-20190216030609-00584.warc.gz | 0.902043 | 479 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__216342663 | en | For many, the idea of exploring Tokyo is daunting. The language and the complicated street address system make it seemingly impossible to unlock the city’s hidden gems.
Eating Tokyo has carefully curated an itinerary perfect for those interested in getting to the heart of the Tokyo food scene.
Let Janice and Sue take you on a culinary adventure in this vibrant city. From the back streets of Roppongi to Tsukiji market, the heart of Shinjuku to the alleyways of Asakusa, they will take you to some of their favourite finds.
Sample street food, explore Tsukiji Market and peruse the aisles of a famous department store food hall. Eat traditional udon noodles and the freshest sushi and sashimi. Dine at a specialist yakitori restaurant, hard to find izakayas and a modern kaiseki restaurant.
The tour will be action packed including many memorable meals and food experiences, however there will be time in the afternoons for relaxing, exploring and shopping.
Each evening Janice and Sue will take you to a carefully selected restaurant or izakaya for dinner.
What we offer
Small, personalised tours focused on all things food.
Tours are for a maximum of six people. Many of the places we visit are tiny and unable to cater for large groups. A small group also ensures your experience will be more intimate and enjoyable. If you would prefer to travel with a group of friends Eating Tokyo can tailor a tour to suit.
Explore Tokyo’s vibrant food scene. Sample some of the best tempura, udon, sushi, sashimi, tonkatsu and yakitori that Tokyo has to offer.
- Experience hard to find izakayas both traditional and innovative.
- Sample yakiniku, yakitori and yakiton.
- Visit food markets, a food hall, knife and kitchen shops.
- Explore neighbourhoods including Roppongi, Asakusa, Shinjuku, Ginza, Tsukiji and Akasaka.
- Travel on the subway like a local.
Optional experiences include a sake and shochu tasting and a Japanese oyster tasting.
On top of all this, we will ensure you have lots of fun, lively dinner conversation and a truly unique Tokyo experience. | travel |
http://hiyaa-ilaa-guest-house-maldives.booked.net/ | 2017-05-28T12:06:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463609817.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20170528120617-20170528140617-00023.warc.gz | 0.925303 | 230 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__217926283 | en | Guests of Maldives will have a nice stay at Hiyaa Ilaa Guest House apartment. Dry cleaning, shopping service and laundry as well as a designated smoking area, a barber shop and a luggage storage are at guests' disposal.
A 140-minute ride from Nuestra Señora del Rosario Church, Iguaque Lake and Terracota House.
Fast access to Male International airport within 120 km is provided.
The property offers rooms with climate control, a separate toilet, a dining area, free Wi-Fi and a wardrobe. The venue comes with a marble private bathroom complete with soft bathrobes, towels and a hairdryer.
Eat & Drink
While staying in this apartment, guests can use a kitchenette equipped with coffee/tea makers, a washing machine, a mini-refrigerator, a microwave and a dishwasher.
A shared lounge and a library are provided on site. Ski facilities include ski equipment rental, a ski school and ski rental.
Wireless internet is available in the apartment rooms for free.
Free private parking is possible on site. | travel |
https://greenvalleycottages.ca/testimonials/ | 2023-03-27T16:06:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948673.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327154814-20230327184814-00358.warc.gz | 0.961784 | 2,043 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__79258174 | en | It’s hard to describe what Green Valley means to me. I’ve spent every single summer of my life here, literally growing up on Clear Lake. My grandparents started camping at the Burt’s property over 60 years ago. Four generations later, my daughter is growing up spending summers at this special place as well. We have made a lifetime of precious memories and we cherish the time we spend here. Green Valley is not only one of the most beautiful spots on the planet, it’s also a place where time seems to stand still. Kids can safely enjoy the simple fun of catching sunfish off the dock, climbing trees, catching frogs and swimming in the beautiful sand bottom lake. My most cherished times at Green Valley are spent relaxing by the lake or sitting around the campfire, laughing with lifelong friends. There’s a reason why everyone keeps coming back! There’s no place like Green Valley.
What a wonderful destination! Get in your boat and travel to the numerous lakes of the Rideau. Experience fantastic fishing and observe the beauty of nature around you. Your accommodations in the quaint and comfortable Green Valley provides you with everything you need for your stay. Jan and Dave, your hosts, are always there to make sure your vacation is the absolute best.
Donna Derzock and Grace Spena
My favourite place on earth – my sanctuary – a place where all my problems of MY world go away – where family and great friends meet every year. I have great memories from the past 32 years on Clear Lake, and the tradition continues with my kids and now grandchildren. My little “piece of Heaven!” Nothing compares to sitting on the dock listening to the call of the Loon or sitting by the campfire at night, sharing stories and catching up on everyone’s past year – having picnics and having the most fantastic fish fries – witnessing some of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen. I will continue coming to Green Valley as long as I am able and hope that the family tradition that my parents started so many years ago, will continue long after I am gone.
And people wonder why I keep coming back year after year…..
Green Valley Cottages and Trailer Park has been our family vacation since 1980. We have found a little bit of paradise on Clear Lake, whether we are boating, fishing, swimming in the lake, or just sitting in the Adirondack chairs at the dock listening to the call of the loons or watching the amazing sunsets, there isn’t a better vacation spot to disconnect from the outside world and reacquaint yourself with family and friends.
Each year for the past fifty years we have looked forward to our family vacation in Burt’s cottages on the shore of Clear Lake. We now have four generations who sit in our circle of relaxation when they’re not busy fishing, swimming etc. The young ones call it their “heaven on earth” and count sleeps til time to go again next year.
Nancy Dell, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Long story short…I have been going to Green Valley for over 25 years. I have never missed a year even though I lived in California for 12 of those years! It is our sanctuary. Suffice it to say, I cannot imagine existing without at least one annual visit to Green Valley, nor can my wife! Diana enjoys hiking the area with our dog, and shopping all the wonderful stores throughout the entire Rideau Valley, and just sitting on the dock with a good book. Me….well….I go angling! Dave and Jan have become good personal friends as I am sure they do with all their guests. The cabins and grounds are kept immaculate and improvements are made every year. It just keeps getting better if that is possible, yet ironically….nothing ever changes!
Ron & Diana Capreol
Green Valley Cottages and Trailer Park is more than a campground… it’s my summer family. I have been coming to Green Valley since I was a little boy. Not only is the lake beautiful, the fishing fantastic and the facilities great but it’s also where I have made friendships that have lasted a lifetime. It’s a place where time stands still….rustic- a true Canadian camping experience but with modern amenities. It’s a place where your kids are safe to play and make new friends. A place where you can talk by the campfire or at the beach. Where you can disconnect from the every day. Thank you to the Burt family for being fabulous custodians of the little piece of Canadian paradise.
As a lifetime visitor to Green Valley Campground there are several reasons I return there annually for my vacation. You will find it the most scenic, relaxing, and pristine vacation spot you can imagine. The grounds are immaculate, they are environmentally responsible, and the hospitality is incomparable. There is so much to do and see, something for all ages and energy levels. At Green Valley you can count on friendships that last through generations and come away with memories to last a lifetime.
If I were ever asked to describe my experiences on Clear Lake, it would be nearly impossible to do so in only a few words. I’ve been visiting clear lake for 21 years, every summer of my life. I’ve made life long friends there, had some of the most memorable moments there with family and friends, learned how to swim and water ski and met some of the most amazing people you could ever meet. I could list so many great memories i have fishing, jet skiing, water skiing, cliff jumping, walking on the dirt roads at night, all the pictures on “the rock” (that we have from every year!), campfires, games, hanging out with my family, i could go on for days. I always will say if there is anywhere I could go, it would be staying at the campground. Nothing compares to waking up to hearing waves, boats leaving the docks and the beautiful sound of loons, then spending the day by the lake, watching some of the most amazing sunsets and finishing off the night by the campfire. The people who are there are who make it what it is. Its almost like a family reunion when I get there, I love walking through the campground and stopping to talk to everyone, I consider alot of the people extended family, most I’ve known my entire life. I can honestly say I’ve had some of the greatest times of my life there and the some of the happiest moments. My entire family looks forward to every vacation there. As soon as we leave i think we start counting down the months until the next summer! That is also what makes the place so special, that my whole family goes together. Nothing could top our memories. I love that i had the experience to spend my summer vacation there, and as long as i am able i will continue forever.
For generations now, my family has been going to Green Valley Cottages & Trailer Park. Over 45 years of beautiful, sunrises, sunsets and memories on Clear Lake. It is a great place to get to know other families, venture off to quaint surrounding villages or just relax on your own. Fantastic swimming, boating & fishing! I can’t say enough about the hospitality we have been shown over the years and the many life-long friendships we’ve made. My summer holiday at Burt’s is part of who I am. Sincerely,
Marg (Fahey) Wellum
As a young boy (9/10), I can remember our summer family vacations at Clear lake. Our parents would take 2 or 3 weeks off and head North to Canada. There we all got to enjoy things as a child and experience things that made these vacations so much fun and we all looked forward to coming back every year. As a boy I got to play softball every night, swim till I was wrinkled as a prune, water ski, fish, (when i could sit still long enough). Every night around dinner time all the kids in the park got to go work the farm, play in the hay and ride in the pickup or hay wagon. As a young boy I got to meet other boys/girls…from all over the place, and there parents and each year everyone would come back and renew our past friendships. As years past we/all that enjoy the lake have grown to be as close as true family.
Each year new folks would arrive and our group of friends continued to grow. Now over 40 years later I /we continue to return to share our time at the Lake. The parents relax and tell stories and reflect back on past events while the boys/girls that I grew up with now bring their children to create their own future memories. I sit back and watch my boy try to reinvent the wheel each summer as he grows. Every year he explores the park areas and plays games with the other children thinking that they have created a new event. Little does he know that his dad, ( me ) did the same stuff. At The Lake parents can relax knowing that no matter what the kids get into someone is watching and will set them straight and at the same time enjoy group get togethers such as Roasts/chicken bakes/and other such park activities. and at the end of the season whether it be a 1 week vacation, or a summer long holiday everyone says SEE YA NEXT YEAR! To each and every person that allowed me to grow up at the Lake, Thank you for the memories, and to everyone that has helped and watched as my son learn/enjoy/grow every summer, I say a special Thank You. See You Soon!!!!!!!!!!
Ken and Dalton Beach | travel |
https://aristodevelopersrentals.com/pissouri/ | 2022-05-19T16:26:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662529538.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220519141152-20220519171152-00349.warc.gz | 0.943467 | 403 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__34964196 | en | Pissouri – A jewel in the centre of two cities
Explored by foot or by bike, Pissouri and the surrounding villages are at once captivating and inspiring, with the azure seascape and lush forests giving way to natural wonders like “Petra tou Romiou”, the alleged birthplace of the legendary goddess of love, Aphrodite, and manmade wonders such as Byzantine and Orthodox churches, which display fine examples of religious frescos.
Centrally located between Limassol and Pafos Towns, Pissouri is abundant with organic beauty and beautiful landscapes, populated by a diverse range of flora and fauna. The rolling, verdant land is home to many colourful orchids and the richness of the soil provides wonderful growing conditions for many other flowers, trees and a multitude of crops. Nature lovers can wander tirelessly in the foothills of the majestic countryisde, and a stroll along the blue flag beach divulges a tireless, breath-taking sight of Pissouri’s cerulean waters meeting the foothills of dramatic white-washed cliffs.
Home to approximately one thousand residents, the traditional village of Pissouri, with its quaint and winding streets, offers a glimpse of Cyprus’ inimitable culture and heritage. The village, located on the top of a hill, boasts a vibrant community intertwined with shops, services and stone-built houses. The central square is dominated by a beautiful church at its heart, and a short walk will reveal a multi-functional cultural centre and an open-air amphitheatre which often stages local and international shows and plays.
Pissouri can easily be characterised as one of the most remarkable tourist areas of Cyprus, as it combines mountain and sea, offers all the amenities for a pleasant stay , all within a short drive from five star hotels and resorts, two 18-hole international championship golf courses and less that ten minutes from the Pafos International Airport. | travel |
https://apexlimoservice.com/cities/jenner/ | 2024-04-12T15:12:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816024.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412132154-20240412162154-00133.warc.gz | 0.869757 | 207 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__82722102 | en | Apex Limousine Transportation and Tours is proud to service the Jenner area.
Apex is a professionally chauffeured limousine transportation and tour service, providing full limo and corporate travel services from/to Jenner to/from Oakland airport (OAK), San Jose airport (SJC) and San Francisco Airport(SFO).
We also specialize in Limousine Napa Valley Wine Tours, Limousine Sonoma Wine Tours, Livermore Wine Tours, San Francisco Tours, Weddings, Proms, and Any Occasion limo transportation car service.
We make any event special by providing premium limousine chauffeured service right to your door. When you reserve with Apex Transportation and Tours in Jenner you will always be offered a five star service with a fleet of new luxury sedans and limousines as well as top certified and trained chauffeurs.
We strive to accommodate all our Jenner customer travel needs. Please call our customer service representatives to inquire regarding individual travel destinations and availability. | travel |
http://travelodge-t7z-1v7.albertahotelsmotels.com/en/ | 2017-12-11T07:24:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948512584.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20171211071340-20171211091340-00211.warc.gz | 0.942273 | 247 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__60691043 | en | Travelodge Stony Plain
The charming Travelodge Stony Plain offers 60 non-smoking guest rooms as well as free self parking, an elevator and a luggage storage. The hotel opened its doors in 2000 and was remodeled in 2009.
Major Stony Plain sights, such as Fort Edmonton Park and West Edmonton Mall are located nearby. 227 km to Bonnyville.
This hotel is conveniently based near hills and gardens.
The rooms in Travelodge Stony Plain come with complimentary wireless internet, individual climate control, an individual safe, coffee/tea makers and a personal computer. For more comfort a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries are provided.
Every day a deluxe continental breakfast is served. The restaurant menu features Chinese dishes. Boston Pizza and McDonalds offer an assortment of dishes within 50 meters of the property.
The hotel's convenient location offers to get to Edmonton International airport in 45 minutes by car.
Guests can avail of 24-hour reception, dry cleaning and ironing service.
Travelodge Stony Plain pampers guests with a casino, an indoor swimming pool and a golf course. Such fitness options as a gym and a fitness center are available on site. | travel |
https://epavli.patmos.eu/chora/ | 2023-12-08T19:52:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100769.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208180539-20231208210539-00082.warc.gz | 0.970416 | 195 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__165052208 | en | The island’s capital Patmos or Chora (Hora) is built 3 km southwest of the harbour (Skala).
It spills under the walls of the monastery of St.John like roots of a tree. Many islands have villages called Hora, they are usually the main village s and first settlement s making them the oldest developed areas on their island.
Chora of Patmos is many times been referred to as the queen of all Chora’s, not only because of the monastery, but for the Byzantine residences that are unique to the island and said to be the strongest built in the Aegean .
Whitewashed houses, mansions, captain’s residences, narrow streets and alleyways, all of which date back to the 15th century are some of the reasons why our Chora is evidently one of the most expensive areas in Europe. Bought out mainly by foreigners the houses in Chora are in high demand. | travel |
http://theketchums.ca/PROFILE.php | 2020-12-02T15:04:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141711306.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20201202144450-20201202174450-00596.warc.gz | 0.970067 | 1,349 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__107966306 | en | It all started in a Cairo youth hostel in January, 1964. Nancy had arrived there with a group of friends from Vancouver, via Greece, Turkey, Syria and Lebanon. Bruce and a buddy had driven across North Africa through Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. When everyone went their separate ways in Cairo, we carried on together to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel and on and on for the rest of our lives.
After having visited some 35 countries in Eastern and Western Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, we returned to Montreal in May, 1965 to continue our studies at McGill and Concordia. When Bruce was offered a job as Director of Marketing Research with Scott Paper in 1969, we moved to Vancouver, Nancy's hometown (Bruce is from the Ottawa Valley). Our time in Montreal was some of the most exciting years of our lives, especially the Expo '67 experience. Nancy even managed to get a summer job as a hostess at the Western Canada pavilion. And, oh yes, we finally got married (as a Centennial project) on July 1, 1967.
After 3 years of doing the "career thing" in Vancouver, we bought a VW van and spent 7 months motoring our way as far as Costa Rica via the Mexican Yucatan, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.
On our arrival back in Vancouver, Bruce was asked to join the faculty at Selkirk College in the West Kootenay, a stunningly beautiful region in south-east BC. Nancy obtained a position shortly afterwards and so began our 25 year stints as college profs. Bruce taught Organizational Behaviour and International Marketing and also served as Dept. Head while Nancy founded, taught and headed the Social Service Worker Program.
After 6 years full-time, we took a sabbatical and returned to Montreal for more post-grad work. Following that, we negotiated part-time contracts with the College and for our final 15 years at Selkirk we worked Jan. to June (0ne semester) and then "followed our bliss" for the other 7 months each year.
In the beginning, we spent much of that time at our secluded cabin on the west side of Slocan Lake (Valhalla Wilderness) where we built our own hydroelectric system, using Nemo Creek, the north boundary of our property as our source.
But in 1983 we bought our Seabird 37 (which we named "Domaris"), a raised-pilot-house sloop in which we circumnavigated Vancouver Island, sailed to Alaska and spent an entire summer exploring the Queen Charlottes, during 6 seasons of June to October cruising.
Having decided not to go offshore with"Domaris", we instead bought a motorhome, specially retrofitted it, drove it to Montreal and shipped it to Antwerp, flew to Amsterdam with our dog and began a 3-year love affair with France. In each of those 3 years, we travelled throughout France for 4-6 months and then returned to our jobs, storing the motorhome in Holland during our absence. During this period, we also did three home exchanges - two in France and one in the UK.
In danger of being completely "seduced" by France, we opted to focus on our beloved Canada, shipping the motorhome back to Halifax, replacing it with a larger travel trailer and vagabonding exstensively from coast to coast to coast during the nineties. In the midst of the constitutional crisis in 1992, we spent 4 months campaigning across the country for national unity under the banner "Our Canada Includes Quebec". We managed to arrange private meetings with each of the 10 Premiers as we reached their provincial capitals and were part of a Canada Day television special on Parliament Hill.
As avid cyclists, we had cycled extensively while in France, including many hours on the streets of Paris, and in 1995, we decided to cycle across Canada (with our dog). The first year, we pedaled from BC to Ottawa, 4300 kms in 8 weeks. In '96, it was Vancouver to Coos Bay, Oregon and in '97 we drove to Ottawa with our trailer and completed the cross-Canada trip by cycling from Ottawa to Halifax (an additonal 3 weeks and 1600 kms).
It was in 1998 that we fully retired and moved back to the Lower Mainland, where we take full advantage of its benefits - the Opera, the Symphony, the Recital Society, the Canucks, the restaurants and much community involvement, such as the founding of the White Rock Farmers' Market.
In late 2003, to celebrate 40 years of being together, we returned to Cairo where we first met, touring extensively by car through the Western Desert and Sinai as well as spending 3 weeks inside Occupied Palestine, getting a first-hand look at the volatile situation. More recently, we have been spending a great deal of time at our new cabin, south-east of Merritt. Our two Bearded Collies, Mac and Fergus, love it there. In Sept/Oct of 2006 we travelled extensively in China and Tibet, including the new high altitude (5000 metres) railway through the Tibetan Plateau and the Wolong Panda Sanctuary in Sichuan province.
Starting in 2008, we began planning for a year-long trip that would involve travelling by road from Vancouver to West Africa (accompanied by our two Bearded Collies) in a Toyota van, which we specially equiped for such a venture. We departed in the fall of 2009, driving to Montreal, shipping the van from there to Rotterdam, flying over with our dogs to pick up the van and continung wth it across Europe, then by ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco and on to Western Sahara, Mauritania, and Senegal. After four months, we returned to Europe where we rented a house in France for several months then re-visited sites in Eastern Europe first seen in 1963. During the period we were away, Bruce had to fly back to Vancouver six times from such places as Casablanca and Dakar to receive regular treatment for Macular Degeneration for which he was unexpectedly diagnosed only three weeks before our scheduled departure.
We returned home in late summer of 2010 to re-occupy our house, which we had rented during our 12 month absence. Since then we have been busy with many projects. Most of 2012 was occupied with rebuilding the interior of our home as a result of devastating water damage caused by a plumbing failure. We are now happily living in an extensively remodelled house. Come and visit! | travel |
https://www.hikesolooutdoors.com/the-8-best-overlooks-near-johnson-city-tennessee/ | 2023-12-11T02:59:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679103464.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211013452-20231211043452-00127.warc.gz | 0.945336 | 4,210 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__201743693 | en | We’re always looking for awesome mountain views when out on the trail. But can you really find fantastic overlooks when you’re close to home? If you live in Johnson City, Tennessee or near the Tri-Cities area you’re in luck, because there are some amazing sights to take in! Johnson City flies under the radar compared to Appalachian cities in the same area like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge in Tennessee, and Bryson City, Banner Elk, and Asheville in North Carolina. It’s usually overlooked when it comes to outdoor tourist activities like hiking. Why don’t we let other people’s loss be your gain, because I’m here to tell you that the hiking trails near Johnson City can rival the best views in all of the Appalachian Mountains! Let’s take a look at 8 of the best overlooks below, with a bonus thrown in for fun.
1. Roan Mountain
Roan Mountain has so many amazing views it was the obvious choice for the top spot on our best scenic overlooks near Johnson City list. Although there are incredible views throughout all of Roan Mountain, if you want the absolute best views the mountain has to offer, you’ll want to head to Carver’s Gap on the Tennessee / North Carolina border. From here with a short .4 mile hike to Round Bald, you can see near 360 degree views that have been compared to those of the Swiss Alps. And if that’s not enough for you, take the storied Appalachian Trail out to Grassy Ridge Bald, which is a 4.7 mile out and back hike with beautiful vistas throughout.
You can also hike west from Carver’s Gap for just over 2 miles on the Appalachian Trail to find Roan High Knob. At 6,286 feet above sea level, Roan High Knob is the highest point on Roan Mountain, the tallest mountain in Tennessee outside the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Roan High Knob also boasts the highest elevation shelter on the Appalachian Trail.
After getting your fill at Carver’s Gap, jump back in the car for 15 more minutes and head up to the world famous Rhododendron Gardens where you can hike to Roan High Bluff. Here you will see the largest rhododendron garden in the world, dense forest akin to those in the Pacific Northwest, and more outstanding mountain views.
At 52 minutes away from Johnson City, Carver’s Gap is one of the furthest drives on our list. But we think the incredible views and ease of access on the trail more than makes up for the travel time.
Some of the best views in the Appalachian Mountains
360 degree mountain views
Great place to view both sunrise and sunset
Easy access with a short hike
Great for beginner hikers or those who can’t hike long distances
Many hiking options
Very diverse ecosystem
You get to hike on the storied Appalachian Trail
Great place to take professional pictures
Carver’s Gap parking area fills up fast, especially on weekends
Round Bald can get busy
Due to high elevation, weather is very unpredictable
A bit of a drive from Johnson City (52 minutes)
2. Unaka Mountain
Unaka Mountain has a whole lot to offer. It has multiple amazing scenic overlooks, but also has three waterfalls that are definitely worth checking out as well. But the incredible overlooks and ease of access is what lands Unaka Mountain at the number two spot on our list.
The easiest views to access on Unaka Mountain are at the appropriately named Beauty Spot. Similar to Round Bald on Roan Mountain, the hike from the parking area to Beauty Spot is very short and easy. Also similar is the fact that to access beauty spot you will be hiking on the Appalachian Trail. The ease of access is both a blessing and a curse, as you get to see incredible views without much work, but so does everyone else, and for this reason Beauty Spot can get very busy with both those there simply to take in the stunning views, as well as many photographers trying to get that perfect shot of the landscape or that newly engaged couple.
If you’re not a huge fan of crowds, then Unaka Mountain Overlook (also known as Pleasant Garden) may be the spot for you. To access, simply drive past Beauty Spot going east on Beauty Spot Gap Rd until it turns into Unaka Mountain Rd. Follow it for about 3 miles until you reach Red Fork Rd. Take a left and you’re there. Of course you can always hike there as well. From the Beauty Spot parking area it’s about a 6.6 mile out and back hike up to the Unaka Mountain Overlook and back. The Emerald Forest in between Beauty Spot and Unaka Mountain Overlook is also worth a visit, as it’s famous for it’s ferns and wildflowers.
In the same area as Unaka Mountain Overlook you can also access Stamping Ground Ridge and Horseback Ridge. They are lesser known overlooks in comparison with Beauty Spot, but still worth a look. While Beauty Spot faces west, Stamping Ground Ridge and Horseback Ridge face east toward Johnson City and Buffalo Mountain.
The overlooks on Unaka Mountain can be accessed from Johnson City in about 35-45 minutes depending on where you go, making them very accessible for a day trip.
Multiple places to see incredible panoramic views
Great place to view sunset
Easy access with a short hike
Great for beginner hikers or those who can’t hike long distances
Many hiking options
Close access to multiple overlooks and waterfalls
You get to hike the storied Appalachian Trail
Great place to take professional pictures
Beauty Spot can get extremely busy at times
The access road can be difficult to traverse for some vehicles
Access gate is closed during winter preventing easy access
The Whitehouse Cliffs Overlook is located in Rocky Fork State Park near Flag Pond, Tennessee. The incredible 360 degree views of the Rocky Fork watershed and Sam’s Gap are the reason the Whitehouse Cliffs landed at number three on our list of the most incredible overlooks near Johnson City. For the reward, you must hike 1 mile up the newly constructed Whitehouse Cliffs Trail which leaves right out of the Rocky Fork Trail parking area. While a mile may seem easy enough, believe me when I say this is a grueling (but well worth it) climb to the top of the mountain.
On your way up (right around the .6 mile mark) don’t forget to look up to get an amazing view of the Whitehouse Cliffs cliff-face, which seems to be staring down the Black Stack Cliffs just across the beautiful Rocky Fork. Once you get to the top, take your well deserved break while taking in the outstanding mountain vistas and listening for the rushing of Rocky Fork below. At your highest point you’ll be just over 3,300 feet above sea level, but the scenery around you will have you feeling like you’re on top of the world.
While the Whitehouse Cliffs Overlook is the best mountain view in Rocky Fork State Park, the overall beauty of the park matches anything you’ll find in East Tennessee or Western North Carolina, and it’s worth exploring further after you are done taking in the breathtaking views at the top of the mountain. Rocky Fork State Park is just about 30 minutes from Johnson City.
360 degree mountain views
Great views throughout the 1 mile hike to the top
Usually not very busy
Well maintained trail
Park offers many other beautiful hiking options
Within 30 minutes of Johnson City
Parking lot can get full during busy times, but there is additional parking (with a slight walk)
Trail can be tough for beginners due to steep elevation
4. Flint Mill Rock
The Flint Mill trailhead on Holston Mountain is located about 50 minutes from Johnson City. Similar to the Whitehouse Cliffs Trail, the Flint Mill Trail is a short but extremely steep climb up to incredible views of the South Holston Lake. It’s not very often you can look down on the whole of a 2.5 square mile lake, and it’s for this view alone that Flint Mill Rock gets the fourth spot on our list.
The Flint Mill trail is physically the most difficult trail on our list. Although this out and back trail is only around 2.5 miles long, it covers a whopping 1,375 feet of elevation gain! That’s 550 feet of elevation per mile. That’s over 100 feet of elevation gain more per mile than the second hardest trail on our list, the Whitehouse Cliffs Trail. Make sure to bring plenty of water for this trail, and give yourself a nice, long, well deserved rest when you reach the top. The views from the top are outstanding. In fact, if not for the difficulty of the hike itself, the Flint Mill Rock overlook would be higher on our list! While the views from Flint Mill are better than those from the Whitehouse Cliffs, and potentially rival those from Unaka Mountain, the sheer difficulty of the hike is what dropped Flint Mill to our fourth spot.
Views rivaling the best you will find anywhere in Northeast Tennessee
Options to extend the hike and make it longer
Not a heavily trafficked trail
Extremely difficult hike
Snakes have been known to hang out near Flint Mill Rock
Buffalo Mountain is by far the closest mountain views to Johnson City, TN. The main access area of Buffalo Mountain is Buffalo Mountain Park, which is only about 5 minutes from downtown. But it’s not only the close proximity, but also the astounding views that helped Buffalo Mountain net the number five spot on our list.
Buffalo Mountain has a few nice overlooks, but the one that will really have you catching your breath is the White Rock Overlook. It’s an awe-inspiring rock-face cliff that has you staring down on Johnson City on one side, and the towering mountains of the Cherokee National Forest on the other. The shortest way to get to White Rock is by hiking an approximately 2.5 mile out and back trail along a steep service road called Highridge Road (foot traffic only, a gate blocks any unauthorized vehicle traffic). But in my opinion, the best way to view the overlooks on Buffalo Mountain is by hiking the White Rock Loop trail. It’s a 5 mile loop that hits both the White Rock Overlook as well as another nice overlook, Huckleberry Knob, and gives you the option for a third overlook (with about a mile of extra hiking) out to Tip Top. The White Rock Loop also offers other incredible views throughout the duration of the hike.
Multiple places to see great views
Many different hiking trails / options
Great place to see the elusive lady slipper wildflowers
Multiple parking areas
5 minutes from downtown Johnson City
The best views do take a bit of a hike to get to
Some trails can get very steep and muddy in places
Grandfather Mountain is an experience unlike anything else in the Appalachian Mountains. If the most important thing to you are the best mountain views possible, this is the place you want to be. The bare rock face that covers much of the almost 6,000 foot tall mountain makes it feel more like you’re in Colorado instead of western North Carolina. Grandfather Mountain also has one of the most diverse ecosystems in the United States, as well as the most unpredictable weather in all of the Appalachian Mountains. But the fact that it’s over an hour from Johnson City and has an expensive entry cost is what dropped it to number six on our list.
Grandfather Mountain does have multiple overlooks, but in my opinion it’s more like multiple perspectives, because after you pay the $22 per adult entry fee and start driving up the mountain, you quickly realize you’re somewhere special. Grandfather Mountain towers over everything around it, and offers close to 360 degree views from just about anywhere you stand near the top of the mountain. From the famous ‘Mile High Bridge’ to the daunting Grandfather Mountain Trail, there is plenty to do on this mountain.
If you’re up for hiking while at Grandfather Mountain, the best places to check out are MacRae Peak, Grandfather Calloway Peak, and Black Rock. The best way to access the first two is from the Grandfather Mountain Trail. While the Grandfather Mountain Trail is less than 4 miles out and back, be aware that this trail is one of the most technical mountain hikes without climbing equipment east of the Mississippi River, and is not for the inexperienced or those who are afraid of heights. There are multiple cable sections and multiple ladders that you climb mounted right to the side of cliffs with extreme drops. But if you can make it up to both MacRae and Grandfather Calloway Peaks, prepare to be overwhelmed with sites and beauty unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. On a clear day it feels like your line of site never ends!
Another great trail that offers amazing views is the Black Rock Nature Trail. While not as intense as the Grandfather Mountain Trail, the Black Rock Nature Trail offers its own set of challenges. The 1.7 mile out and back trail feels longer due to very rocky terrain demanding your constant attention and some technical footwork. Sturdy boots are highly recommended on this trail. To experience the best views the trail has to offer you will have to pull yourself up using cables on top of boulders, as well as scale a ladder to the top of Black Rock.
If you’re not up for challenging hiking but don’t mind heights, then the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge is a very short, easy trail that leads to incredible 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape and mountains. Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain can easily be seen from here.
At just over an hour (not including the 10-15 minute drive to the top of the mountain), Grandfather Mountain is the furthest drive from Johnson City on our list. It’s also the only one with an entry cost ($22 per adult). The only way to avoid the entry cost is to hike the 11 mile Profile Trail up to Grandfather Calloway and MacRae Peaks, which covers over 3,000 feet of elevation gain.
Potentially the best views in all of the Appalachian Mountains
A few different hiking trails to choose from
One of the most diverse ecosystems in the United States
More than enough parking with multiple parking areas
Some very unique hiking opportunities that you can’t get elsewhere
Park offers many other amenities, like a nature museum and wildlife exhibits
Great place to plan a full day trip
Very near to the famous Blue Ridge Parkway
Expensive entry fee
Very unpredictable weather (bring a jacket, even if it’s 85 degrees at the base of the mountain)
Almost constant high winds at the top of the mountain
The Mile High Bridge can get extremely crowded
Very touristy in spots, but busy areas are easy to avoid
The trails with the best views are not pet friendly
7. Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower
The Pinnacle Mountain Firetower lookout on Buffalo Mountain offers amazing mountain views with a few caveats, and it’s landed at number seven on our list. Although also on Buffalo Mountain, the Pinnacle Mountain Firetower is further away from Johnson City than Buffalo Mountain Park, and depending on your access point, the drive is between 10 and 35 minutes.
There are two ways to access the renovated firetower lookout. The shortest hiking route takes about 35 minutes of driving from Johnson City. Take Dry Creek Rd to FSR #188. Note that this road is meant for high-clearance vehicles only and is closed from mid-January to mid-March. On FSR #188 drive until you reach the gate. From here there is a .5 mile steep hike up to the firetower. If you’re like me and more into hiking, take the second route. It’s only about a 10 minute drive from Johnson City, but there is about a 9 mile out and back hike. The trail has about 1,860 feet of steady elevation gain throughout. If you want to make your hike a bit shorter, you can go left when you reach the firetower road instead of crossing it. Hiking to the firetower this way, and the same way on the return will remove about 2 miles from the hike, making it about a 7 mile hike out and back.
Once you reach the tower, the views are quite good, but there are a few caveats. While the 360 degree views are impressive, you are looking right down on the town of Unicoi, TN, which does take away from the natural beauty somewhat. Also, there is a large communications tower right by the firetower lookout, which can be distracting. But overall this is just another of many impressive overlooks near Johnson City that you should definitely take advantage of.
Great 360 degree mountain views
Close to Johnson City
Multiple options when it comes to hiking distance
Very heavily trafficked hike, can get very busy
The town of Unicoi and the communications tower take away from the beautiful views somewhat
8. Erwin Scenic Overlook
It may seem like a bit of an oddball choice for a pull-off interstate overlook to make this list, but trust me when I tell you the views here are really good. I specifically remember stopping at this overlook with my wife the first time we visited Johnson City in fall of 2016, and remember it being much better than I could have imagined.
Accessing the scenic overlook from Johnson City can be a bit awkward, as it’s on the opposite side of I-26 / James H. Quillen Parkway. Because you have to drive down to the Flag Pond exit (50) and turn around to go back toward Johnson City, getting to the overlook takes about 35 minutes, but will only take about 25 to get back home. Personally, I would recommend visiting this overlook on the way back to Johnson City from Asheville, Flag Pond, or another area south of Erwin, TN.
For the best views, there is a short hike up from the parking area. If you’re not careful, this short (but relatively steep) hike will catch you off guard and may just take your breath away. Once you reach the top (just over 2,500 feet in elevation) you will be able to enjoy awesome mountain views. On your way back, feel free to stop at the Tennessee Welcome Center which sports some nice views of its own.
Very pretty for a interstate scenic overlook
Easy access from I-26 going N toward Johnson City
Nice little hike helps to stretch your legs after a long drive
Hard to access from I-26 going S away from Johnson City
There is some traffic noise since it’s right on the interstate
Bonus: Devil’s Backbone Overlook
Here is a nice little bonus overlook for you. I don’t think this overlook has a specific name, but it’s on the Devil’s Backbone Trail in Warrior’s Path State Park right outside of Kingsport, TN. If you park at the Devil’s Backbone trailhead, you don’t have to go far for this beautiful view that overlooks the South Holston River, Bays Mountain, and the Warrior’s Path State Park campground.
There are a few different nice areas to take in the beautiful sunset. Just be aware that although it’s only about .5 miles from the parking area to the overlook, the climb is pretty steep. Continuing on past the overlook will take you down the mountain for a nice hike along an inlet of the South Holston River and along Fall Creek. The total Devil’s Backbone / Fall Creek hike is an out and back trail that is around 3.3 miles long.
The Devil’s Backbone parking area is 25 minutes from Johnson City.
Less than 30 minutes from Johnson City
Great place to watch the sunset
Trail is usually not very busy
Hike has a few nice water features
Hike is quite steep up to the overlook
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http://en.tele2.ru/press/news/2017/04/tele2-counts-international-visitors-in-moscow/ | 2017-04-30T12:56:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917125532.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031205-00563-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.966122 | 749 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__129713703 | en | 6 April 2017
Moscow – Tele2, an alternative mobile operator, has summed up subscriber activity results in host roaming over 2016. The largest number of foreign tourists who registered on the Tele2 network in Moscow Region last year came from Estonia. Most active users of Internet and voice were US tourists, whereas the Japanese outperformed others in a number of sent SMS.
Many international visitors came to Moscow Region in 2016, which is confirmedby statistics of Tele2 host roaming. Estonian subscribers account for the largest share of roamers registered on the Tele2 network, tourists from China are taking the second place, whereas travellers from Belorussia come last in top three of most active roamers. Guests from Italy and the US are ranked 4th and 5th correspondently.
Visitors from the US turned out to be most talkative subscribers on the Tele2 network, Estonian citizens were second in a number of dialed calls, Italian travellers were ranked third on the list, Chinese tourists – 4th and those who arrived from Belorussia took the 5th place. Total duration of calls completed by foreign subscribers in Moscow host roaming exceeded 1.5 mn minutes.
Mobile Internet was most actively used by US tourists, top five of Internet surfers also included visitors from China, Turkey, Estonia and Korea. Tourists from Japan most actively sent SMS in Tele2 host roaming, Mexican travellers were ranked second, whereas Australians took the 3d place. Tourists from France and Vietnam also entered the top five of SMS senders. SMS are also widely used by subscribers from Uganda, Bolivia, Hungary, Slovakia and Egypt, who visited Moscow in 2016.
Besides the capital, international travellers often visited Moscow Region towns last year. Kolomna turned out to be most popular destination, Sergiyev Posad took the 2nd place, whereas the city district of Khimki was ranked third in terms of popularity. Guests from abroad also often travelled to Podolsk, Zvenigorod, Istrinskiy, Serpukhovskiy and Krasnogorskiy districts.
Igor Zhizhikin, CEO at Tele2 Moscow macroregion:
“Moscow and St. Petersburg remain most popular destinations for international visitors coming to Russia. It is no surprise that most tourists connect to host mobile networks of these cities. According to our data, the number of SMS sent in roaming is consequently decreasing, whereas voice and particularly Internet traffic are on a constant rise. It is interesting that tourists from other countries are visiting not only Moscow but also its surroundings: old mansions, monasteries and other venues enjoy great popularity. Khimki have also entered the list of leaders in terms of roamers number: we explain this trend by a large traffic of passengers from Sheremetyevo as well as concentration of malls in this district.”
Tele2 has also counted travellers coming to the capital of the North. The largest number of tourists who registered on the Tele2 network in St. Petersburg arrived from Estonia, China, Germany, Great Britain and the US. Compared to 2015, Finland, Latvia and Italy left top five of the countries, whereas the number of Chinese tourists has considerably increased over the year, which brought the country up from the 5th to the 2nd position in the ranking. A total number of tourists who connected to the Tele2 network in St. Petersburg in 2016, increased by 50%. St. Petersburg guests from Estonia, the US and Italy were most active in the use of voice services. Estonians and Americans became leaders well ahead of others in a number of sent SMS. Text messages were actively sent by tourists from Latvia and Lithuania, Italy and Australia. | travel |
https://mdpgparksweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=detail&frclass=PBN,PAB&module=FR&_csrf_token=ph62680Z6R032F491V3E223T004N6J5F18563T5D481N6Z4N6F6J0Z575Z6J4X0G5H484N6F0J6062584V065440596D71635R4P4F0A654Q5D6A71055E4Q6H055N6A50 | 2024-04-24T02:51:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00042.warc.gz | 0.913151 | 198 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__126810745 | en | Park Buildings are available for a 9-hour time block, including your set-up and clean-up. Special requests for a 15-hour reservation (8:00 am-11:00 pm) or reserving a park building before 10am on the weekend is available for certain Park Buildings. If you are interested in one of these options, please email Park Permits Office at [email protected] to make this request.
Reservations must be made three business days in advance.
All holiday bookings must be made two weeks in advance.
For a complete listing of holidays, please contact our office Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm at 301-699-2400.
If you are interested in viewing one of the park buildings in person, please click here, then click Park Building and scroll down to Request An In-Person Park Building Viewing.
For a complete list of Rules & Regulations, please click here. | travel |
http://bettenays-margaret-river-villa.go2westernaustralia.com/en/ | 2018-07-20T12:27:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591596.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20180720115631-20180720135631-00588.warc.gz | 0.925868 | 151 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__167580865 | en | Bettenays Margaret River
Bettenays Margaret River Villa Metricup is a property only 12.4 km from Jewel Cave, Yallingup Maze and Margaret River Golf Club.
It is located 17 km from Dunsborough and just 7 km from the center of Metricup.
The lovely villa is appointed with a private balcony, a microwave, a CD player, flat-screen TV and a dining area. The property is fitted with a hairdryer and free toiletries in a private bathroom.
The villa features a kitchen for self-catering.
Bussellton airport is 5 minutes' drive away.
Guests can go in for tennis and fishing or make use of a patio and barbecue. | travel |
http://ibizatownrentapartment.blogspot.com/p/cycling-in-ibiza.html | 2018-07-19T00:16:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590362.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718232717-20180719012717-00502.warc.gz | 0.95272 | 339 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__153754404 | en | Ibiza is a fantastic place to ride a bicycle. The island has many miles of quiet roads, especially in the North and West. We have spent many happy days over the years exploring Ibiza by bicycle, both on and off-road.
It is possible to get to the far north and back in a day but a better idea is to take a tent and rough camp for a night or two. We can give visitors plenty of advice on great routes and places to camp.
Tips for cycling in Ibiza:
- Taking bikes by plane to Ibiza is relatively easy though the airline rules are always changing. Most of the carriers charge £20-£30 per journey. If they ask for the bike to be inserted in a bike bag we have tried wrapping them in clingfilm or some old cardboard and clingfilm instead at the airport. That way you avoid carrying the bulky bag around with you everywhere. The bikes are normally wheeled into the baggage reclaim at Ibiza airport though I have had them falling off the carousel.
- A sturdy road bike or mountain bike is best as you will want to get off the beaten track to explore the parts of the island which are accessible only off-road.
- Take plenty of food and water as shops are few and far between in the north and opening hours are erratic. This can be very frustrating!
- The Ibiza Tourist Board publishes useful maps of cycle routes around Ibiza which you can download or collect in printed format in English from tourist information centres on the island in Eivissa and San Antonio.
- Here is an interactive map of Ibiza cycling routes linking to GPS coordinates or downloadable PDFs | travel |
https://www.dancingsuncabins.com/honeymoon-cabin-romantic-hot-springs-nc/ | 2024-04-13T06:05:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816586.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413051941-20240413081941-00607.warc.gz | 0.947253 | 1,264 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__183171458 | en | Honeymoon, Personal Retreat, Anniversary or Romantic Getaway
Just imagine sitting on the front porch of your romantic honeymoon cabin and rocking in your rocking chairs to the fresh bubbly sounds of the trout stream. A little later you might cook or grill a nice meal and serve it up on the porch overlooking the creek. After dinner, the hot tub awaits you on the front porch.
Enjoy Nature by the Creek
Later, you might light a campfire down by the creek and watch the moon rise over the mountain behind the cabin. The whole valley lights up with moonlight as you enjoy your romantic evening with the one you love. This is a perfect place to spend your honeymoon, anniversary, special day or personal retreat.
Reset, Relax, and Reconnect on your Honeymoon, Anniversary, or Personal Retreat
Looking for balance in your life? Our place is the perfect sanctuary for some Zen time by the creek. Let the sounds of the creek wash over you as you soak in your private hot tub. This cabin has everything you need to totally let go and relax.
Come to the North Carolina mountains near Max Patch and enjoy hiking, waterfalls, or just sitting on the front porch with the one you love. Enjoy walking one of our labyrinths or just wandering in the woods. Our property is very special and we enjoy sharing it with you. The AT calculator can help you plan your hike on the Appalachian Trail.
From Our Guestbook
"Fun, charming and romantic! Three of my favorite things! Plus the lovely roaring creek to lull you to sleep. Enjoyed every moment! Thanks for the perfect amenities and for all the helpful information!"
"My husband and I were here 3 years ago for our honeymoon and we loved it here so much that we came back and brought our son. We had such an amazing time hiking, checking out the frogs at the pond, playing in all the water and roasting marshmallows. This is the perfect vacation spot and we thank you for sharing it with us. We'll definitely be back again!"
"Perfect! Loved the cabin, Max Patch, Hot tub, Christmas lights, firepit, stream, everything! I couldn't have asked for a better honeymoon. We hope to come back soon!"
"Everything was perfect! Thank you for your attention to detail. We look forward to visiting the Moondance again in the future."
"Tucked away within the quiet wooden walls of this cabin, we found our hearts beating within our chests. Without expectation or agenda, we exchanged a moment of relief when we encountered this magical haven nestled within the mountains. Not one single detail was missed or thought left undone. This tiny place is forever branded in our memory."
"Suspended in time and ageless, we dream to return. This miracle cabin was healing and necessary for our personal growth. So, we leave grateful for the attention to detail, peaceful energy, solitude, and privacy shared that helped us rebuild our spirits.
I experienced a look in his blue eyes as they danced in the fire's light. A man of the earth with dirt between his fingers, he found his love. With the ink in my journal's paper and words pouring from my mind, I discovered mine again. Without the space to do so, we wouldn't have done so. Respectfully and with deep wellness,....."
"THANK YOU! We have such gratitude for the design of this cabin. It is so comfortable and offers something for everyone. It's cozy and so integrated with nature. We feel nurtured being here. Your design and placement of the cabins blend with the land beautifully. We'd recommend this place to all and look forward to returning.
Infinite love and gratitude,"
"What a wonderful, whimsical place for a honeymoon! Everything was wonderful, private, secluded, and romantic. Beautiful stars at night, love the fireflies, and relaxing in the hot tub. Everything was clean and tidy. We definitely plan to return!"
Property Features to make your Honeymoon special
Our property features incredible waterfalls, scenic creeks, multiple trails with access to the Appalachian Trail, and a Labyrinth in our woods. All cabins are secluded on our 100-acre farm, with a mountain stream stocked with trout, great for fly fishing. These cozy romantic honeymoon cabins are nestled in the Western NC mountains, surrounded by Pisgah National Forest, just off the Appalachian Trail near Lemon Gap and Max Patch. Use the AT calculator to plan your hike. Our log cabins are perfect for your Smoky Mountains vacation or intimate weekend getaway accommodations. There are two other cabins on the property, the Sundance, and the Stardance cabins.
Outdoor activities in the area include river rafting, spelunking, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, floating, and tubing. All can be set up through Bluff Mountain Outfitters in Hot Springs. If you like trains, you are in luck. We are within a 1 1/2 hour drive of train rides in Bryson City. If you would like to try a zipline, there are several companies that offer this within our region. There are endless things to do here in paradise!
Check-in and Privacy
We believe your honeymoon, romantic getaway, retreat or vacation time should be private and so we have developed an easy self-check-in process. We live half a mile from the cabin. If you need anything, we are just a phone call away. Otherwise, you may never see us. We are very conscientious about allowing you as much privacy as you need. The cabins are politely spaced so that they feel very secluded.
- 1 Queen Bed
- 1 Bathroom with Shower
- Kitchen with full-size refrigerator
- Roku live stream TV with movies and music, DVD player
- Heating and Air
- Electric fireplace
- Washer and Dryer
- Hot Tub on the porch overlooking the creek
- Gas Grill
- Outdoor fire pit with wood
- Spring water | travel |
https://sambradsworldtrip.blogspot.com/ | 2022-06-28T09:20:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103360935.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220628081102-20220628111102-00368.warc.gz | 0.953225 | 106 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__151154729 | en | We have been together for 12 years and have already experienced so many amazing adventures. Travel means the world to us and sharing our experiences means even more.We got our first taste of travel when we took a 5 week road trip from San Diego to Chicago. We can now say that we have travelled all over the world and we are about to embark on a new and exciting journey. Stay tuned for travel tips,advice for travellers, and of course, all of our crazy and hopefully entertaining stories! Savvy Nomads forever! | travel |
http://www.twigsandtracks.com/panoramas/h1E13888F | 2018-06-24T07:21:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267866888.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20180624063553-20180624083553-00052.warc.gz | 0.988991 | 750 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__107811451 | en | Perfect Summer Day
Years ago I made a trip to Marble Lake on a beautiful July Day. My wife's Grandpa, Harry, had a cabin on the lake and we had made the trip on several occasions. I had a new camera and it was a perfect opportunity to enjoy my hobby.
When we arrived it was a beautiful day, the sky was dotted with those big white billowy clouds that make a great summer day sublime. We fished, we grilled and we sat around and told stories that everyone had already heard. Although with the passing years the grandeur of each tale had inexplicably increased. In short it was a perfect way to spend a perfect summer day.
As the days passed after our return home I found myself reminiscing about the cabin and that day. I eventually sat down with my pictures from the weekend to see what I had captured. I scrolled through image after image, some good and some bad until finally I found what I could only hope for, a picture that to me encompassed the lake, the memories and that day. It was a perfect way to end a perfect day.
The next year my wife and I were again heading to the cabin and I immediately thought of the picture. I decided that a nice large framed print would be a great gift for Harry. I was so excited to be able to share the picture with him and the rest of the family. My excitement however dwindled and eventually turned to dismay as I spent hour after hour going through every photo that I had and still I could not locate it, the picture was gone. I was devastated.
Since then we have been to the cabin on a number of occasions and each time I brought my camera in the hopes of re-creating that image. Each time met without success; the weather was wrong, the sun not right, no clouds. Ultimately it became clear that the image, the exact image could never be recreated. Even so I wanted a nice picture of the lake and even that seemed out of my reach. So it was with low expectations this past summer when we returned to Marble Lake once again. It was Harry's 90th birthday party and as usual I had my camera along, this time though I brought it to take pictures of the people attending the gala and while I hoped for a nice picture of the lake it would not be my focus on this trip.
We arrived at the cabin to find the day was beautiful, the company wonderful and the weather perfect. As the afternoon passed lazily by us I began to notice the puffy clouds appearing on the horizon. The clouds continued to build and before I knew it I found myself standing at the end of the dock with my camera in hand. I framed the view once again as I had done years before and snapped away. However the longer I stood there I realized that one frame was not enough, I needed a much wider shot and decided that I should try a pano. I managed a few more pictures before I was summoned back to the rest of the group.
When we returned home I wasted no time in reviewing my days efforts. I located the pano images and went to work stitching them together. I could not have been more pleased. I had finally found a picture that to me matched the memories that I have and hold dear for Marble Lake and the cabin. As winter approaches I find myself looking at this image and I can almost feel the warmth of the sun and smell the cedar in the gentle breeze that kisses my cheek.
I hope in some small way that this picture can also remind those who view it of a wonderful summer day spent with family. To me, that would be the perfect photo. :-) | travel |
http://www.shelamu.com/travel/fishing/ | 2018-09-24T20:19:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267160641.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20180924185233-20180924205633-00323.warc.gz | 0.936589 | 249 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__195027028 | en | Iolaus is more than just a fishing outfit. With an ever-increasing in-depth knowledge on East Africa’s water bodies and an obsession for exploration and conservation, Iolaus builds tailor made fishing safaris that incorporate East Africa’s beauty, culture, wildlife, and people into an unforgettable experience.
Born and raised in East Africa, the trio of founders and guides are constantly on the look out for remote and unique locations and itinerary combinations that suit the individuals’ needs and expectations. Thrilled by an enthusiasm to share their understanding and familiarity of their surroundings, their aim is to custom build your holiday and to make it a unique and bespoke reality.
From the ice fed tarns, rivers, and lakes of the equatorial mountains to the white, squeaky, palm-tree-lined beaches of the Indian Ocean and everything in between, they will accommodate for families, friends, couples, groups, and individuals. Whether it be a cozy log cabin along a crystal clear mountain stream, or a luxury bush lodge surrounded by wildlife, or a Swahili style beach villa, Iolaus will make it happen just the way you want it. FISH DIFFERENT as they say! | travel |
https://getbase.com/tour/mobile-crm/geolocation/ | 2015-05-24T12:52:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207928019.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113208-00179-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.943193 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2015-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-22__0__52540047 | en | Mapping Made Easy
You’re traveling to visit customers and prospects, and want to spend your time wisely. You don’t have time to plan the most efficient routes, but you also don’t want to make unnecessary trips across town. Base CRM maps all of your Leads, Contacts and Deals making it easy to identify who you should visit and where you should spend your time. Zoom out to get the big picture, zoom in to view more detail, and tap on any Contact, Lead or Deal to get the specifics—like Deal size—or driving directions.
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Base makes it easy for you to reach your customers. When you’re in a time crunch, the last thing you want to do is search through emails for a customer’s business address. One-touch driving directions with Base Geolocation make it quick and easy to reach your customers so you can spend time actually preparing for your meeting, not looking for it. | travel |
https://redmagesteve.space/japan-was-amazing-back-in-taiwan/ | 2024-02-22T06:27:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473735.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222061937-20240222091937-00783.warc.gz | 0.971845 | 314 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__170378374 | en | My girlfriend and I just returned from an 8 day stay in Tokyo, Japan. It was my first time ever visiting the country, although it had always been a goal of mine for several decades now to one day make it there. I was not disappointed. Even though I only experienced a mere fraction of the country, it was an amazing experience, and I cannot wait to return again.
As I have only recently returned though, I’m a little pressed for time and need to catch up and manage numerous other projects, work, and communicate with many people. I’d like to share my trip with everyone, so I’ll be posting videos and albums bit by bit. I have about 126 gigabytes of photos and videos to organize, label and detail with location information, edit, and upload.
I’d like to thank everyone that I met during my stay there. Those who I may have only had a fleeting encounter with, those who I had a chance to meet and talk to, new friends and those that I’ve shared a drink and evening with. けいじ, ぶっちゃん,しょうちゃん,あかね,伸吾, Nathaniel (even though you’re from Pennsylvania). And thank you Justin. I’m so glad to have been lucky enough to catch you in Tokyo. I hope to return before long and visit you and Rika in Hiroshima. Best of luck to the both of you. | travel |
http://www.civil.iitb.ac.in/ctrg2017/accomodation.html | 2017-11-18T02:48:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934804518.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20171118021803-20171118041803-00398.warc.gz | 0.665861 | 1,167 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__80245252 | en | Click to see the Confirmed Guest House and Hostel Accomodation
Accommodation for the Student Delegates
Student delegates who fulfills the following criteria
can avail shared accommodation in the IIT Bombay student’s
hostels by paying an additional fee: (i) Delegates
who have confirmed CTRG registration (see the list here),
and (ii) Delegate should have an accepted paper in
conference (see the list here).
Since there is only limited number of rooms available, they will be allotted on 'first come first serve' basis. Further, the booking will close by November 10. Rooms are available in both men’s and women’s hostels. You will have to share the room with another delegate of the conference. Please note that this facility is not available for any accompanying person including spouse, parents, children, etc. If you have such requirement, then book in a guest house or hotel like other delegates (see below for details).
The hostel accommodation fee is Rs. 400/- per night per student delegate and this charge include bedding, breakfast (at conference venue), taxes and bank charges. You can book the hostel room from the noon of December 16 to the morning of December 21, 2017 (5 nights). The bookings once made cannot be altered or cancelled and will not be refunded. The interested students delegates who fulfill the above criteria can book the hostel rooms by paying the charges (How to pay will be communicated by email). Please do the booking before November 10, 2017. The confirmed bookings will be listed in this page by mid-November.
Guest House Accommodation
A special accommodation arrangement for the Indian delegates is made available at CETTM Guest house (details here). This is a government Guest House with MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd; the counterpart of BSNL in Mumbai). The guest house is outside the IIT Bombay campus, but hardly 1.5 km from the conference venue and is considered to have decent facility. Those who are interested may contact us and payment instructions will be communicated by email. Please do the booking before November 10, 2017. You can book the guest house from the noon of December 16 to the morning of December 21, 2017 (5 nights). The approximate accommodation charges including all taxes, bank charges, and complementary breakfast (at the conference premises) is listed below. Cancellation policy: Cancellation if done two weeks prior will get 80% refund and it may take about a months’ time after the conference to credit to your account.
|Room type||Occupancy||Charges*||No of room|
|Non AC room||Single occupancy||₹ 2,000||*|
|Non AC room||Double occupancy||₹ 2,600||*|
|AC room||Single occupancy||₹ 2,800||*|
|AC room||Double occupancy||₹ 3,750||*|
Hotels Near to the Conference Venue
Details of the hotels around IIT Bombay campus are listed below. The rates shown below were negotiated for the delegates of the conference. The contact information for various hotels is also provided below and the delegates may book directly with hotels. Note that sometimes you may get better deals through some hotel booking site. In case you are getting rates higher than the listed, you may contact us at the earliest (not after Nov 10) and we can help you getting these rates. Email: [email protected] The rate are in Indian Rupees per night (excluding taxes).
|1||Caliph Hotel||Deluxe Room||3500||4000||2.7||3 star|
|2||Hotel Pride||Deluxe Room||-||3186||5.0||3 star|
|3||Keys Hotel Nestor||Deluxe Room||4300||4800||7.2||3 star|
|4||Lake Bloom residency||Deluxe Room||2499||3000||4.7||3 star|
|5||Beatle Hotel||Deluxe Room||5000||5500||1.4||4 star|
|6||RODAS||Deluxe Room||6000||6500||1.6||4 star|
|7||The Residence||Standard Room||4500||5000||4.4||4 star|
|8||Meluha The Fern||Winter Green Room||8000||9000||2.0||5 star|
|Winter Green Pure Room||9000||10000||2.0||,,|
|Fern Club Room||9000||10000||2.0||,,|
|Fern Club Suite||15000||16000||2.0||,,|
|Fern Club Pure Suite||16000||17000||2.0||,,|
|9||RAMADA||Superior Room||6000||6500||5.0||5 star|
|*Distance from the venue in Km.|
Confirmed Hostel and Guest House Accomodation
|RID||Check In||Chec Out||Days||Status|
|1. IIT Bombay Students Hostel: Men|
|2. IIT Bombay Students Hostel: Women|
|3. Indian Delegates: MTNL Guest House Non-AC Single|
|4. Indian Delegates: MTNL Guest House Non-AC Double|
|5. Indian Delegates: MTNL Guest House AC Single|
|6. Indian Delegates: MTNL Guest House AC Double| | travel |
http://www.abudhabidesertsafari.com/ | 2013-06-20T10:44:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368711441609/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516133721-00051-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.912346 | 321 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__34102645 | en | A visit to the UAE is incomplete without an Abu Dhabi desert safari trip. It is one of the most prominent tourist's attractions in Abu Dhabi and the thrilling experience makes it something to remember for long.
Your tour begins with an unforgettable roller coaster drive in the hot desert skimming over the magnificent sand dunes. Amidst all the fun and action you stop to take pictures and watch the sun set it's orange glow over the vast expanse of rippling sand all around you experiencing a memorable desert sunset. After this you proceed towards the desert safari camp where a traditional welcome awaits you with Arabic coffee, tea and dates. You can take time to relax in the Arabic tents furnished with cosy carpets and pillows for your comfort or chill out by the campfire and enjoy the flavoured shisha smoking facility available at the camp.
You can get a henna tattoo or experience an unforgettable camel ride while you wait for the highlight of the evening which includes a Tanura dance show and an exotic belly dancer performing to the rhythmic beat of Arabia music. Our evening ends with a delicious barbecue dinner of continental and oriental dishes. After dinner we drive back to the city winding up our desert safari in Abu Dhabi
. A night spent under the stars is one of the most memorable experiences of a visit to the UAE.
You can call us or booking online and enjoy your desert safari completely during your stay in Abu Dhabi. The rates at which we offer desert safari tours and other popular tour packages in Dubai & Abu Dhabai are very competitive and highly economical. | travel |
https://foragforum.rti.org/workshop/index.cfm?fuseaction=logistics | 2017-10-19T17:54:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187823360.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20171019175016-20171019195016-00752.warc.gz | 0.926165 | 1,129 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__259496668 | en | Onsite Check-in: September 25, 2016, 5:00 - 6:30 pm at the NCTC
Workshop: Monday, September 26, 2016, 8:00 am, to Wednesday, September 28, 12:00 pm
Please plan to arrive at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) on Sunday, September 25, for onsite check-in from 5 to 6:30 pm, to be followed by an informal dinner and discussion among attendees.
The workshop will conclude at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 28. Participants can stay for lunch immediately following or arrange for a bag lunch for the road.
Registration is now closed for this workshop.
The workshop will be held at the beautiful National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown, WV. NCTC is approximately 75 miles (about a 1.5- to 2-hour drive) from Washington, DC. The NCTC provides on-site lodging for participants and a number of amenities including wireless internet, a fitness facility, miles of hiking trails on the premises, and a Conservation Museum. Visit the NCTC website below for details about the facilities.
National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
The organizers have reserved a block of 60 rooms on the NCTC campus. Please call 877-706-NCTC (6282) or 304-876-7900 to reserve a room at NCTC. Identify yourself as a participant of the EPA Forestry & Agriculture Greenhouse Forum. You will be asked to guarantee your reservation with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express).
All participants will be responsible for their lodging expenses unless prior arrangements have been made with one of the sponsoring agencies.
For participants staying on site at NCTC, the combined lodging and meal costs will be about $135 per day. In addition, there is a $15 per night Facility Sustainability Fee that will be added to your bill. This fee is pre-paid for all Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) employees and will not be charged to them on an individual basis. Non-FWS Federal employees should identify the Facility Sustainability Fee as a non-mileage, miscellaneous fee on their GSA travel voucher. All of these charges will be the responsibility of each attendee, unless previous arrangements have been made with one of the sponsoring agencies.
If the rooms at NCTC are filled, visit NCTC's offsite lodging recommendations for listings of local hotels.
The NCTC provides meals in their beautiful dining hall. The meals are excellent in both quality, quantity, and choice. Meal coverage begins at dinner on Sunday, September 25th (served 5:30-7:30 pm) and ends with lunch on Wednesday, September 28th.
For participants staying on site at NCTC, your meals are included with your nightly lodging rate. Participants that are staying off-site may purchase meals a la carte or may opt to pay a little over $100 for a Commuter Meal Plan, which will cover all meals from Sunday evening to Wednesday lunch at $8.25 for breakfast, $9 for lunch, and $17.25 for dinner. However, our event organizer has said that a la carte is generally preferred by off-site participants because it is cheaper.
Refreshments will be provided to all participants (regardless of where you are staying) during morning break service from 9:30-10:30 and afternoon break service from 2:00-3:30.
Location and Travel
Air travel - The closest major airport is Washington-Dulles International (IAD - Northern Virginia). A shuttle will be arranged for transportation from IAD to NCTC.
Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), and Ronald Reagan National (DCA - Washington, DC) are also nearby, but shuttle transportation will not be available from BWI or DCA.
Ground travel - When you register for the workshop, please specify your interest in the NCTC shuttle from Dulles Airport only or plans to drive and ability to carpool (yes/no and number of passengers). We will collect arrival and departure information through the website, and help coordinate Dulles Airport shuttle reservations and carpooling to and from the workshop.
The NCTC provides shuttle service from Washington-Dulles International airport (IAD - Northern Virginia) on Sunday, September 25th departing at 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 7:00 pm. Participants can take any of these 3 shuttles to NCTC.
A special shuttle service back to Dulles International Airport (IAD) will be leave at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, September 28th. It takes 2 hours to travel from NCTC to the airport, so the shuttle will arrive at the airport at 3:30 at the earliest. In order to take advantage of this shuttle, we encourage you to book your return flight later in the afternoon. The Forum sponsors will cover the cost of the shuttle so it will be available at no cost to participants. If you are unable to book your flight later in the day and need alternate transportation back to the airport, please contact Kyle Clark-Sutton (contact information provided below). We will coordinate earlier return trips to the airport when we know how many people need to leave earlier than 1:30 PM on Wednesday.
Logistical support and questions
For questions and further logistical details, please contact:
Kyle Clark-Sutton, RTI International | travel |
http://rentmedano.com/Eng_LasRosas.htm | 2020-06-06T22:30:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348521325.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20200606222233-20200607012233-00370.warc.gz | 0.937255 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__38044726 | en | Villa Las Rosas is an absolutely stunning property with very private heated pool with jacuzzi and sunny 40m2 terrace facing the ocean.
It is situated on the coast in El Medano 3 minutes walk from the nearest sandy beach, 1.5km from the center of the village.
Villa Las Rosas has 3 bedrooms (two king sized doubles and one twin) 3 bathrooms, an open plan dual aspect 45m2 lounge/dining area with fully equipped kitchen. There is also satellite TV, DVD, WIFI [optic fiber] and 2 outdoor eating areas with BBQ, one beside the pool and the other to the front of the house.
We have as well a laundry room and a covered parking.
Please do not hesitate in contacting me for any further information. | travel |
https://travel.vebma.com/air-terjun-madu-discover-the-enchanting-honey-waterfall-in-the-heart-of-nature | 2024-03-04T11:28:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476442.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304101406-20240304131406-00180.warc.gz | 0.890184 | 1,332 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__48943528 | en | Welcome to the enchanting realm of Air Terjun Madu, an awe-inspiring wonder nestled amidst the lush landscapes of nature. This article invites you to embark on a virtual journey to this mesmerizing waterfall, renowned for its breathtaking beauty and tranquil ambiance. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, an adventure seeker, or simply yearning for a rejuvenating escape, Air Terjun Madu is sure to captivate your senses and leave you spellbound. Let's dive into the mystical allure of this hidden gem!
Air Terjun Madu: A Natural Marvel
Air Terjun Madu, also known as the Honey Waterfall, is a stunning natural marvel located in the heart of an unspoiled wilderness. This captivating waterfall, named after its golden-hued waters that resemble flowing honey, stands tall amidst a verdant tropical forest. With its pristine cascades, lush greenery, and a serene ambiance, Air Terjun Madu presents an idyllic retreat where you can immerse yourself in the soothing symphony of nature.
The Magnificence of Air Terjun Madu: A Visual Feast
Prepare to be enchanted as you witness the magnificent beauty of Air Terjun Madu. Here, the crystal-clear waters gracefully cascade down rock formations, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. The interplay of light and water paints a vivid tapestry of colors, with rainbows often gracing the mist-filled air. As you bask in the tranquil atmosphere and absorb the splendor around you, it's easy to lose yourself in the ethereal charm of this natural wonder.
Exploring the Wilderness: Surrounding Treasures
Beyond the captivating beauty of Air Terjun Madu, the surrounding wilderness offers a myriad of treasures waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in a journey through dense forests, where vibrant flora and fauna coexist harmoniously. Indulge in nature walks, hiking trails, or bird-watching adventures, and embrace the serenity of this untouched paradise. Keep your eyes peeled for rare species of plants and animals, adding an element of excitement and intrigue to your explorations.
Essential Information for Your Visit to Air Terjun Madu
Before embarking on your adventure to Air Terjun Madu, it's crucial to be equipped with essential information to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience. Here's everything you need to know:
1. Location and Access
Air Terjun Madu is located in the scenic region of [specific location]. To reach the waterfall, you can follow the well-marked hiking trails or opt for a guided tour. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear to navigate the terrain effortlessly.
2. Best Time to Visit
The ideal time to visit Air Terjun Madu is during the [specific season or month] when the weather is pleasant and rainfall is minimal. This ensures optimal conditions for exploring the waterfall and its surroundings.
3. Safety Precautions
While Air Terjun Madu offers an enchanting escape, it's essential to prioritize safety during your visit. Here are a few precautions to keep in mind:
- Follow designated trails and refrain from venturing into restricted areas.
- Carry sufficient water and stay hydrated throughout your exploration.
- Apply insect repellent to protect yourself from pesky bugs.
- Take necessary precautions if swimming or engaging in water-related activities.
4. Photography Tips
Capture the mesmerizing beauty of Air Terjun Madu with these photography tips:
- Bring a quality camera or smartphone with ample storage.
- Experiment with different angles to capture the cascading water and surrounding foliage.
- Consider using a polarizing filter to enhance the colors and reduce glare.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and respect the environment while taking photographs.
5. Nearby Accommodation
If you wish to extend your stay and fully immerse yourself in the serenity of Air Terjun Madu, there are several accommodation options available in the vicinity. From eco-friendly resorts to cozy guesthouses, you can find a suitable place to rest and rejuvenate after a day of exploration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is Air Terjun Madu accessible for all age groups? Absolutely! Air Terjun Madu welcomes visitors of all age groups, offering something for everyone to enjoy. However, certain trails and activities may require a certain level of fitness or mobility, so it's advisable to check beforehand.
- Are swimming and bathing allowed at Air Terjun Madu? While swimming and bathing are generally allowed at Air Terjun Madu, it's crucial to exercise caution and adhere to any safety guidelines provided by the authorities. Always prioritize your safety and follow any restrictions in place.
- Is there an entrance fee to visit Air Terjun Madu? Yes, there is a nominal entrance fee to access Air Terjun Madu. The fee helps maintain the conservation efforts and preservation of this natural treasure.
- Can I visit Air Terjun Madu during the rainy season? It is generally recommended to avoid visiting Air Terjun Madu during the peak of the rainy season when the water levels can rise significantly. However, mild showers can enhance the beauty of the waterfall, creating a magical ambiance.
- Are there any guided tours available at Air Terjun Madu? Yes, guided tours are available for those who prefer a structured exploration of Air Terjun Madu. Knowledgeable guides will accompany you, providing insights into the flora, fauna, and the rich history of the area.
- Can I bring my own food and drinks to Air Terjun Madu? Yes, you are allowed to bring your own food and drinks to enjoy a picnic amidst nature. However, please ensure you dispose of any waste responsibly and leave no trace behind.
Conclusion: Surrender to the Spellbinding Charms of Air Terjun Madu
As we conclude our virtual journey to Air Terjun Madu, we hope you have been captivated by the sheer beauty and serenity of this natural wonder. Embarking on an adventure to Air Terjun Madu will transport you to a realm of tranquility and leave an indelible mark on your soul. Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of the Honey Waterfall, and let nature's symphony embrace you in its loving embrace.
So, what are you waiting for? Plan your visit to Air Terjun Madu and embark on an unforgettable escapade into nature's bounty. | travel |
https://caribscot.org/black-history-walking-tour-of-edinburgh/ | 2023-12-07T06:21:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100650.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207054219-20231207084219-00706.warc.gz | 0.925756 | 690 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__243630951 | en | Discover Edinburgh’s deep links with Africa and the Caribbean over the past 500 years in this guided walking tour.
With a focus on the Caribbean and Edinburgh’s role in the Transatlantic Slave System, hear the little-known stories of Edinburgh’s many visitors and residents of African, African American and Caribbean heritage from the 16th century to the present day.
The walk from the New Town to the Old Town will make you see Edinburgh’s statues and buildings in a whole new way! The route itself is fairly gentle, lasts up to 2 hours and has some rest stops along the way.
About your tour guide
Lisa Williams is an author, poet and founder of the Edinburgh Caribbean Association. She curates a range of arts events across Scotland to promote Caribbean culture. She runs educational and anti-racist programmes and leads walking tours focusing on Edinburgh’s Black History. She has an MA in Arts, Festival and Cultural Management and is an Honorary Fellow in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh.
- 14+ years advised (babes-in-arms/buggies welcome).
- Tours are typically on Sundays, 11am – 1pm, limited to 20 people max.
- Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer, but there will be extra available if necessary. Your contact details will also be requested for track and trace.
- Tours normally start at Melville Monument (Dundas Statue), close to both Waverley Station and St. Andrew’s Bus Station – view on Google Maps.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring an umbrella and/or an anorak just in case! If the weather is bad, we may stay longer in our indoor stops along the way. Please note: hot drinks/food cannot be taken into the National Portrait Gallery (sometimes our second stop when it’s open).
- Access: Tours typically involved walking and using some steps, but we can modify the tour and route for those who need a flat surface. Please let us know your access requirements via email.
- Safety: you need to be reasonably fit for the tour and are responsible for your own safety. Taking part in the tour means you are participating at your own risk. If you have pre-existing conditions that may be relevant or feel unwell during the tour, please let your guide know. You are also responsible for looking after your own belongings.
- Data protection:
- Photos and/or videos of participants may be taken during the tour for archival and promotional purposes. Your consent will be requested at the time.
- Copyright: Black History Walking Tour of Edinburgh is a form of cultural production and has been copyrighted. Please do not duplicate the information on the walking tour map without prior permission.
- Tickets: refunds are available up to 7 days before the event. Tickets are not transferable. Discounts available for students and unwaged (please ask). No payment by cash – book e-ticket on Eventbrite.
Group and school bookings
On occasion, we take group bookings or can visit your school.
School visits can include music, dance and Caribbean food added to the history presentations, so please get in touch if you work in or have a child at a school in Scotland.
Email us to book a school visit or group tour. | travel |
http://www.junipine.com/attractions-sedona-az-hotels.htm | 2017-04-24T19:07:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119782.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00530-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.893307 | 588 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__163279501 | en | Our Oak Creek lodging features the following summer activities:
- Hiking trails
- Horseshoe Pits
- Basketball Court
- Stream fishing (catch and release or catch and keep areas)
- Outdoor dining
- In room massage therapy
Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon offer an expansive list of summer activities via the natural resources, or tour operators. A sampling of those activities:
- Hiking in the Red Rock District
- Mountain biking trails
- Jeep, hot air balloon, bi-plane, and helicopter tours
- Horseback riding
- Art galleries and art shows
- The Verde Canyon Railway
- Indian Ruin Tours and Vortex Tours
- The Grand Canyon Railway
- Swimming at Slide Rock State Park
In the winter months (November - February), Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon take a breather from the busier summer months. While all of the above-listed activities are still available, winter does offer a few unique activities close to our Sedona Arizona resort including:
- Skiing/snowboarding at the Arizona Snow Bowl
- Sledding at Wing Mountain
- Fantasy of Lights (a spectacular holiday light show available from Thanksgiving - early January)
- Sedona Film Festival (late February - early March)
- Sedona Marathon (mid-February)
Sedona Activities - Northern Arizona and Beyond
Within a day's drive of Junipine Resort you will find spectacular monuments, scenery, and unique places including:
- Grand Canyon National Park (2 hours)
- Las Vegas (5 hours)
- Lake Powell (3 hours)
- Flagstaff trail system (45 minutes)
- Verde Canyon Railway - Ride along the Verde River - tour emphasis on history and wildlife in the region
- Grand Canyon Railway - Ride from Williams, AZ to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
- Downtown Flagstaff offers an eclectic group of shops, breweries, historical information, and restaurants that will bring you back again.
Great West Adventure Co - Offers what we feel are the best Grand Canyon-based tours. They also feature several 'combo' tours that can include visits to Indian ruins, rafting on the Colorado River, and helicopter flights over the Grand Canyon.
Pink Jeep Tours - Offering unique jeep tours over a variety of terrain with experienced and knowledgeable guides.
The Fat Tire bike shop - Located just down the road in Uptown Sedona features quality rentals, experienced guides, and easy access to the Sedona trail network of incredible singletrack and slickrock.
Sedona New Day Spa - Is our Sedona Resorts choice for a quality local spa. You'll find very experienced and progressive therapists at reasonable prices. Of course, we feature two local therapists that will perform massage therapy in your creekhouse, and you may inquire with us directly for pricing and availability. | travel |
http://guangdian.hotelzunyi.cn/en | 2024-03-01T18:29:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475422.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301161412-20240301191412-00431.warc.gz | 0.912306 | 203 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__194226527 | en | Renovated in 2020, the Guangdian Hotel is a great choice for accommodation in Zunyi. The hotel is conveniently located just 7km from Zunyi Railway Station and 42km from Zunyi Airport. Keeping busy is easy, with Zunyi Medical College, Shilong Amusement Park and Fenghuangshan Cultural Square all nearby. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. For guests' convenience, airport pickup can be arranged. Guests of this Zunyi hotel can make use of the parking facilities. According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. For guests traveling on business, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
Catering, conference, sauna and entertainment: 0086851-28700666
District: honghuagangqu (仁怀市)
E-Mail: Mail consultation | travel |
http://2018.nisciencefestival.com/event.php?e=49 | 2024-04-18T08:03:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00055.warc.gz | 0.895423 | 181 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__183011712 | en | AFBI Research Vessel Corystes Open House Tours
Thursday 15 - Sunday 18 February, 10am - 4.00pm
Suitability: All Ages
Located at Queen’s Quay, Titanic Quarter, Belfast (Beside SSE Arena)
Free. Booking Essential
Tours take place every hour on the hour
Back by popular demand, the Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute (AFBI) research ship, the RV Corystes, is again opening its doors to welcome aboard members of the public as part of NI Science Festival.
Join one of the hourly tours and climb on-board to get a tour of the ship, meet the crew and scientists and find out what they do when they go to sea!
Tours last 35-40 minutes and must be booked in advance. No high heels permitted on-board. | travel |
https://www.ilfracombeboattrips.co.uk/east | 2020-02-25T19:50:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875146127.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20200225172036-20200225202036-00445.warc.gz | 0.935309 | 746 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__10419080 | en | Coastal cruising - East
1 hr cruise – Combe Martin Caves
Heading up the Channel to the East, this cruise will take you along past Watermouth Castle to Combe Martin and the Smugglers Caves, with views of the Hangman Hills – the highest sea cliffs in the UK – and the stunning Exmoor coastline. The skipper will point out points of interest as you travel, and of course any wildlife such as dolphins, porpoise, seals and sunfish along with the varied sea birds that make their homes on our coast. You’ll drop into bays and coves along the way, and have plenty of time to kick back and relax aboard our comfortable vessel.
1.5 hr cruise – Hangman Hills and Exmoor’s AONB
A half hour longer than the Combe Martin Caves cruise, this trip takes you past Combe Martin to see the highest sea cliffs in the UK – the Great and Little Hangman Hills. You’ll also see the remains of the local silver mining operation and be able to enjoy the grandeur of Exmoor. As with the shorter trip, you’ll be shown the local sights and points of interest, and we always keep an eye out for wildlife as we sail.
1 hr and 1.5 hr Sunset Cruises
Our sunset cruises are always among the most popular trips we run. Depending on the length of the trip, your cruise will either take you along the Smugglers Caves route (1 hr) or will continue on to the east for the Hangman Hills and Exmoor’s ANOB trip (1.5 hr). You’ll get to enjoy the scenery and hear the tales in exactly the same way as the daytime trips, but it’s the journey back to Ilfracombe, into the unforgettable colours of the setting sun, that is the star of the show. A perfect trip for relaxation, rejuvenation or even romance.
2 hr cruise – Lynmouth
Our longest regularly scheduled cruise includes all the sights of the Smugglers Caves and Hangman Hills options, and then continues up Channel along the ‘wildest stretch of coastline to be found anywhere in England’ to Holdstone Down and the Sherrycombe Waterfall, used by German U-boats in World War II for fresh water. The majesty of the cliffs and sea caves that perforate them is a sight to behold, not least at the Valley of the Rocks, where you might spot the walkers of the Coast Path as they make their way along the side of the cliffs. You’ll arrive at Lynmouth, where you can see the Cliff Railway, one of only 3 water powered funicular railways left in the world, and the longest and steepest at that. This feat of Victorian engineering connects the town to Lynton at the top of the cliff, and has some of the best views in North Devon.
You might well spot the seabirds, including gulls, gannets and guillemots, nesting on the cliffs as you pass, and our passengers regularly spot the tell-tale dorsal fins of porpoise and even dolphins as they cruise. On warm days, you might even spot a seal or two basking on the rocks that rise out of the water.
All of our cruises (unless specified) are round trips with no option to disembark until the vessel arrives back at Ilfracombe. Transfers between harbours may be arranged privately by contacting us, and may be advertised on our website and social media pages if available. | travel |
http://rodeonewmexico.com/airport.html | 2017-05-01T04:11:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917127681.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031207-00072-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.85785 | 147 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__186364593 | en | Rodeo Airport is conveniently
located at Mile 10 on Hwy 80,
7 miles north of Rodeo. The
airstrip is 6500 feet long
and 75 feet wide, the surface
is graded and packed and well
maintained. Fly-in visitors
are welcome (please call ahead
for current info) and there is
a courtesy car available.
There are tie-downs available for
visiting airplanes at no charge.
We offer flight training, aircraft
rental and aircraft maintenance.
The airport is on Phoenix Sectional
Chart, the FAA identifier is NM70.
Please call on the Unicom frequency
of 122.975 when in the area. | travel |
https://ridgewaysmall.co.ke/ | 2024-02-27T17:40:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474676.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227153053-20240227183053-00610.warc.gz | 0.902993 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__156145087 | en | A Little Slice of Heaven
Enjoy a variety of cuisines in our food court that comprises of highly rated restaurants and renowned chefs providing you truly memorable culinary and dining experiences. The Food Court and Cafe collection offers the best in breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, light bites and coffee breaks. The crowning touch is savouring your favourite meal while enjoying the cool fresh breeze blowing from the nearby Karura Forest. Simply tantalizing!
Hidden Gems of East Africa
The Maasai Curio Market is a convergence zone for locals and tourists in search of authentic African artistic products. Products range from beautiful artwork to leather sandals, bags, kiondos, statement jewelry, carvings and African fabrics. Immerse yourself today into the Kenyan culture & souvenir shopping at our famous Maasai Curio Market. | travel |
http://www.macroamerica.com/june-5-7-2014-make-your-own-home-crafted-foods-with-cynthia-briscoe/ | 2015-03-04T22:42:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936463660.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074103-00293-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.895384 | 787 | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__1711917 | en | Enjoy three delicious macrobiotic meals Thursday-Saturday, plus a few surprises now and then. Students eat most meals with the instructors, providing additional opportunity for discussion and questions. On Saturday we’ll provide travel food for your trip home at no extra charge. A pre-travel complimentary breakfast will be served on Sunday morning for those whose travel plans allow. Gluten-free and soy-free options at every meal!
In consideration of others, students are asked not to wear perfumes or other fragrances during the course.
|8:45 am||Morning Hands-on Cooking Instruction|
|12:45 pm||Student break time for sightseeing, shopping, laundry, phone calls, relaxing, etc. Teacher preparation time for the cooking class.|
|3:30 pm||Afternoon Hands-On Cooking Instruction|
|After Dinner||Clean up and free time for relaxing at your motel, self-guided touring of the Northern California countryside.|
|Sunday||8:00 am Pre-Travel Complimentary Breakfast (optional)|
The schedule is subject to minor changes and adjustments, but the Thursday beginning and Saturday ending times will remain the same. Please make return travel plans for Sunday. An optional and complimentary pre-travel breakfast will be served at 8am Sunday morning for those whose travel plans allow.
The program begins at 8:00 am Thursday morning with breakfast and ends with the “Farewell Dinner Party” and awarding of certificates on Saturday evening. We suggest that you plan on arriving at your motel by 9pm Wednesday and depart on Sunday.
The course requires active student participation for the best learning experience. You must be able to participate in all of the classes.
For a child under twelve it will be necessary to bring your own childcare assistant who can attend to the child, away from the study house, while you are in class. Children under twelve are welcome to join parents at meals for an additional cost.
Children twelve and over are welcome to attend classes with you at the FRIEND price.
Early Departure Discouraged
Please plan your after-course travel schedule so that you do not have to leave before the awarding of certificates and farewell celebration Saturday evening.
By Air: Fly into the Sacramento International Airport, then take The North Valley Shuttle or the Blue Van Super Shuttle to Oroville. We suggest calling the Airport Transportation Service or Blue Van Super Shuttle BEFORE making your airline reservations in order to coordinate your flights with their pick up and return times.
North Valley Shuttle: (530) 891-1219.
www.northvalleyshuttle.com. This service will drop you off and pick you up at their announced location in Oroville. The motels listed below are within a few minutes walk of the drop-off location. Contact them for the current price.
Blue Van Super Shuttle: 1-800-258-3826.
www.supershuttle.com. This airport service will drop you off and pick you up at your motel’s front door.
Yellow Cab Taxi Service in Oroville: (530) 532-3333
Super 8: 530-533-9673 (short walk)
Holiday Inn Express: 530-534-5566 (short drive)
Motel 6: 530-532-9400 (short walk)
Bed & Breakfast
A Riverside Cottage: 530-533-1413 (short drive)
Please call the above for current prices.
Hertz: (530) 534-8655
In addition to the many beautiful natural settings within a short drive, the Oroville area is rich with Old West and Gold Rush history. If you’d like to know about the sightseeing possibilities before you arrive, please use the following link: Things To Do In Oroville | travel |
https://eleman-design.com/the-essential-laws-of-explained-10/ | 2024-04-17T19:07:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817171.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417173445-20240417203445-00367.warc.gz | 0.934128 | 606 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__1054061 | en | Any vacation must include travel insurance since it gives you security and financial protection. However, choosing the right travel insurance can be overwhelming due to the myriad of options available. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the most suitable travel insurance policy to ensure a worry-free and enjoyable journey.
Before delving into the world of travel insurance, it’s crucial to evaluate your specific requirements. Think about things like how long your vacation will last, where you’re going, what you plan to do there, and the worth of your personal belongings. A longer trip or high-risk activities may require more comprehensive coverage.
Determining whether you require coverage for medical costs, vacation cancellations, missing luggage, or other particular issues is also important. It will be easier to focus on insurance that satisfies your demands if you are able to reduce the number of possibilities available.
With a clear understanding of your needs, embark on thorough research to identify reputable insurance providers. Use online resources and comparison websites to investigate various choices. Pay close attention to coverage limits, exclusions, deductibles, and policy details. To learn about other people’s experiences, read consumer testimonials and ratings. Aim for service providers who are well-established financially and with a good standing in the sector.
Medical coverage is an essential component of holiday insurance. Ensure that your policy covers emergency medical expenses, including hospitalization, evacuation, and repatriation. Check your policy to see if pre-existing medical conditions are covered; some may not be. To ensure they are adequate for your needs, you should also double-check the coverage limits. Remember that medical costs can rise quickly, especially in nations with expensive healthcare.
When planning a vacation that involves a large financial investment, travel cancellation and interruption coverage is essential. Review the policy’s terms regarding trip cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances, such as illness, natural disasters, or job loss. Make sure the insurance covers non-refundable costs including travel, lodging, and pre-paid activities. Additionally, confirm whether the policy covers costs associated with trip interruptions, such as emergency return travel or additional lodging because of unanticipated circumstances.
Based on your travel schedule, take into account additional coverage. For instance, if you plan to engage in adventurous activities like skiing or scuba diving, ensure that your policy includes coverage for these activities. Check to see if the policy covers lost or stolen items if you are carrying expensive items or electrical equipment. Look for features such as baggage delay, emergency assistance services, and 24/7 helplines to assist you during your trip.
Selecting the right Spain travel insurance policy requires careful consideration of your needs, thorough research, and comparison. Look at extra coverages based on your travel intentions while placing priority on critical coverage, such as medical costs and trip cancellation/interruption. You can select an appropriate travel insurance plan that gives you the required protection for your trip by adhering to these recommendations. | travel |
https://kittensloveblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/01/something-for-nothing/ | 2018-03-24T04:27:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257649683.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20180324034649-20180324054649-00355.warc.gz | 0.985468 | 1,784 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__62984857 | en | I don’t even know where to begin.
The last couple weeks have been completely and utterly awesome.
I guess I will start where I left off, in Portland, Oregon.
I stayed with 2 different CouchSurfing hosts in Portland. The first one was a super cool asian snowboarding Christian dude with blonde dreadlocks. He was extremely hospitable and not only listened to me talk for hours, but was also very interested in everything I had to say, which was apparently a lot! Haha
The second CouchSurfing host was, without a doubt, a soul-mate meeting. I felt like we were right on the same page on just about every level. I felt at ease and at home in his presence. We could talk for hours and simply doing nothing together was thoroughly satisfying. He introduced me to a few of his friends and they took me to The Good Foot (which I was told is the heart and soul of Portland) for some live music. It was interesting observing people’s behaviour objectively being with someone else who sees things similarly. I got some good reflections in a few short days.
All in all, I loved Portland. I will most definitely be going back there sometime in the near future.
Next, I took a bus ride up to Seattle, Washington, where I stayed with another CouchSurfer for the night. We had some delicious food, went for a walk and he took to me to a beautiful viewing spot of the city. We made it down the hill just in time for happy hour at an awesome (and usually very expensive) restaurant before heading home for some wine and good conversation. It was a short visit, however I definitely think we made the most of it!
From there I took another bus ride back up to Vancouver. Home, as I once knew it as, not so long ago. I loved being back in the city, still being in travelling mode, seeing it with a fresh perspective. It really is a beautiful place.
Seeing family, friends, and my cat, Dick, even for a short period of time, was revitalizing and refreshing before taking off again.
And then, 48 hours after arriving in Vancouver, I was leaving again. The flight to Bali was painstakingly long, however I did end up with a whole row of seats to myself on the second leg (from Guangzhou, China to Bali, Indonesia) so I was able to get a pretty good sleep for the 5 hour journey to my first home in Bali, Kuta.
Arriving in Bali was… interesting. It was 1am local time and although I had arranged a ride from the airport to the hostel I had booked, I couldn’t seem to find my name amongst the sea of names written in black felt pen on white paper so I got bombarded with hundreds of Balinese men repeatedly asking, “Taxi? Taxi?” and even after saying no what felt like a million times, still being followed and pursued by a man who was finally told to leave me alone (I can only assume because I don’t speak Indonesian haha).
Eventually, after a couple of very nice men tried to help me get in contact with the hostel, without success, I accepted a ride from one of them, which ended up costing me double what the hostel charges, but I was so tired and just wanted to get there that I didn’t care to argue about it so I paid him 200,000 rupiah (about $20) and was happy to arrive at an air conditioned, comfortable, extremely welcoming and hospitable H-Ostel in Kuta ($15/night).
Even though I had a decent sleep on the plane, since it was 1am, I figured I should try and sleep a few more hours to help adjust my internal clock. When I woke up though, I felt completely lost. My experience at the airport had left me afraid to go outside alone, the check out time was at noon, and I couldn’t decide if I wanted to spend another night there or move on to another place. Since I didn’t know what to do, I didn’t do anything.
I resolved to taking baby steps so I extended my stay another night and decided to go for a walk to the beach since it was super close to the hostel. On the way there, wouldn’t you know it, I got bombarded with Balinese men trying to get my attention so I would buy something from them. The third or fourth one ended up being very keen on me and walked with me to the beach.
We walked along the water and he took a few photos of me with some beautiful Balinese architecture and statues and ended up being someone I spent a lot of time with while I was in Kuta. It was also a great experience in practicing expressing my boundaries.
There are no insignificant relationships.
Everyone you meet is a perfect reflection of you.
I also met a few other people at the hostel, 3 of which I have spent a lot of time with as well. Tom from the UK, Jose from Mexico, and Jeroen from Kelowna, which is super close to “home”.
Jose and I ended up renting a motorbike and going on an adventure to Uluwatu Temple a few days ago. Driving was an insane experience, and absolutely worth it. The temple was breathtakingly beautiful!
Then, a couple days later, the four of us rented motorbikes and went on an adventure to see an abandoned plane, Uluwatu beach and caves, and Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park.
Though I was a little sad to leave Kuta as it was starting to feel like home, I was also happy to leave such a busy city. I will continue to push myself beyond my comfort zone.
Since Jeroen and Tom were planning to head to Ubud next as well, we made a plan to all go together to make the cab ride cheaper. It took about 1.5 hours and cost us roughly $9 each.
Now, being in Ubud is much more chill, however still fairly busy in the main streets. The rice fields are beautiful and the view from the Puji Hostel ($10/night) is amazing!
After arriving here yesterday, we went for a walk. On our walk we discovered a path to a rice field and decided to explore. Continuing on the path through the field we ran into a peaceful, quaint little restaurant where we stopped for a delicious, freshly made juice. We loved it so much we ended up going back for breakfast this morning!
When we got back to our hostel last night, the rest of our roommates had arrived and bought face paint for Halloween! I ended up painting everyone’s faces and we went around scaring the Balians and eventually arrived at the first and only promoted Halloween party in Ubud. Jeroen and I entered in the beer pong tournament with the team name “Canada eh?” and won second place!
Even though I had a lot of fun, I won’t be doing it again any time soon. Drinking like that is definitely not my thing.
Today everyone was a little sluggish, however I did manage to make it to the monkey forest after breakfast. The monkeys were jumping on people to steal their water bottles and bananas if they had them! They were so cute! I love monkeys.
I have been attempting to connect with some locals on CouchSurfing, and I was finally successful today! I arranged for Jeroen, myself, and another Indonesian woman from our hostel to head up to Mount Batur, a volcano about 45 minutes away from Ubud, tomorrow. We will stay there with a local for a night or two. He said he will take us to check out a coffee plantation and hike the volcano to watch the sunrise! It’s going to be so beautiful, I can’t wait!
However, I am realizing that I am not taking enough time for myself. It’s a little hard to spend time alone when staying in hostels and it might be a little lonely to get my own space, and definitely more expensive. However I need not worry about money, I have abundance in life and love. Maybe I will treat myself to a night or two in a nice place alone after Mount Batur. We’ll see how things flow.
I’m going to start writing blog posts more frequently though. This one was much longer than I want them to be.
Until next time.
Much Love ❤ | travel |
https://naxianutopia.com/facilities/ | 2023-02-03T19:28:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500074.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20230203185547-20230203215547-00011.warc.gz | 0.913657 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__60521238 | en | Naxian Utopia Exclusive Villas & Suites Resort is the ultimate choice for luxury accommodation in Naxos. Built on a rocky hill, just a few meters from the famous beach of Agios Prokopios, it offers great view of the Aegean Sea and absolute tranquility. Here, the Cycladic architecture and traditional craftsmanship blends harmoniously with discreet luxury, contemporary design and personalized amenities. Five luxury villas and four suites with private pools are at your disposal to choose from and experience the most harmonious holidays. We are here to fulfill your wishes. At Naxian Utopia Exclusive Villas & Suites Resort, Greek hospitality becomes a reality and your vacations a true experience. Book your luxury villa and come to live your dream in Naxos. | travel |
https://www.dealguild.com/coupon/canadaswonderland.com | 2017-12-16T09:16:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948587496.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20171216084601-20171216110601-00081.warc.gz | 0.930347 | 831 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__38882829 | en | ABOUT CANADA'S WONDERLAND
- Admission & ticket options
- Deals to watch for
- Applying coupons
- Canada's Wonderland on the go
- Further links
- Contact info
Canada's Wonderland is Canada's largest theme park, located near Toronto. Situated on 330 acres, the park is a thrill-seeker's playground, boasting over 60 rides and attracting over 3 million visitors annually. Featuring a water park, several kids' areas and new entertainment attractions every year, the park has been a favourite destination for many Canadian families since its opening in 1981. Canada's Wonderland is open daily from May to September and continues to stay open on weekends until November. In the month of October, the park runs a popular Halloween-themed event known as the Halloween Haunt, which features monsters, mazes and live shows.
There are several options when it comes to admission the most popular of which are single day ticketsor season passes. Sometimes other deals are available, such as 2 or 3 visit ticket options.
Canada's Wonderland likes to promote their season passes as the more sensible option, and this is actually true if you plan on visiting the park more than two times. If you buy your season pass early (ticket prices go up closer to the opening date), the pass will pay for itself in about two visits - perfect if you live close to Toronto and foresee yourself spending your summer on a rollercoaster. Other season pass perks include discounts at participating establishments as well as deals and occasional free passes to local events and attractions. Check Canadaswonderland.com for this year's exclusive pass-holder discounts.
All ticket options can be bundled with meal plans for a single meal or an all-daydining pass. Canada's Wonderland does not allow outside food, so the meal deals can be cost-effective, especially if you plan to stay at the park all day.
Everyone knows that getting a deal on your Wonderland tickets can make your trip that much more enjoyable. Watch for online coupons that can save you some serious cash, especially if you're buying for the whole family. Some previous examples include:
- Save 15% off passes
- Up to $140 off when you buy 4 or more tickets
- $19.99 tickets for Halloween Haunt with promo code
Also watch for specific discounts that apply to your school or workplace. Wonderland frequently offers discount codes applicable for employees of certain large companies (ie. General Motors, Wal-Mart, RBC, etc) as well as most universities and colleges.
Once you've found a deal you like or the one applicable to your school or workplace, click on it and copy any coupon codes.Canadaswonderland.com will open in a new tab. If the offer does not require a promotional code, choose the ticket option you're interested in and proceed to checkout as usual. For coupon deals, select your desired ticket option or meal bundle and click "Buy Now." A window will open with additional options. Select the package you're interested in and once again click "Buy Now." Navigate through the series of tabs, filling in your information and selecting any add-ons (parking, meal deals, etc.). The last tab will ask you for your coupon code. Enter your code and click "Submit." The discount will be applied to your total.
Download the Canada's Wonderland app for easy ticket purchases, a calendar of events, a map and other features. The app is great if you visit the park often.
- Canada's Wonderland on Facebook: A great place to get updates, promotions and fun park-related info.
- Canada's Wonderland on Twitter: Follow the park's Twitter account for updates all year long. Useful info includes promotions and exclusive offers for season pass holders.
- Canada's Wonderland on Tripadvisor: Read what others are saying about Canada's Wonderland and get quick answers to your questions from Canada's Wonderland staff or past visitors.
9580 Jane Street
Guest Services e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (905) 832-8131 | travel |
https://tinytelescopestudio.com/cape-cod-weekend-sandwich/ | 2018-11-16T20:10:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039743184.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20181116194306-20181116220306-00507.warc.gz | 0.985006 | 374 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__192107481 | en | As I mentioned in my previous post, last weekend my friend and I decided to go to Cape Cod. Our first stop was the town of Sandwich. We had read on Mathilde’s blog that there was a very good coffee place called “Coffee Roost”. We decided that we could stop there and then take a walk around before continuing our journey.
We parked behind the café. The owner of one of the stores there told us we couldn’t stay parked there for too long, because there was a parade that day. There were people dressed up and ready for the parade all over Sandwich.
The Coffee Roost
I am not a big coffee person. To be honest, I love tea and that’s where I get my daily caffeine from. I still decided to try the coffee at that place. I went for a blend that had vanilla and caramel in it. I have to say, it tasted amazing!
I also really liked the place. It’s small and cozy and there are a few tables outside for the sunny days. It’s exactly the kind of place where I love to go. It’s quiet and allows you to hear and have a conversation with your friend.
After that, we aimed for the Heritage Museums and Gardens where we knew there was a windmill. The walk there was very pleasant.
We saw some beautiful houses on our way up.
Once we got to the Heritage Museum, we discovered that it was $18 to get in. It felt a little expensive to us so we turned around and went on with our trip.
Sandwich is a beautiful town. Everyone we met was nice and helpful. It’s definitely worth it to stop there, even if it’s just to try the Coffee Roost. | travel |
https://mscua.com/ceo-dialogue/ | 2023-10-02T13:47:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511000.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002132844-20231002162844-00588.warc.gz | 0.914875 | 575 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__259048225 | en | Individuals are responsible for making their own hotel room reservation. The deadline to make your hotel room reservation is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023. Room rate & availability cannot be guaranteed after that date.
Our group rate is $199 per night, deluxe resort view room. Based on availability, you may request an upgrade for an additional charge to a bayside view room or a spa building resort-view room.
Room type requests are based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. The 15% resort fee has been waived for our group. Rates are exclusive of applicable taxes.
Guarantee: All room reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card.
Cancellation: Cancellations must be made 72-hours prior to arrival or first night’s room rate (plus applicable taxes) will be charged.
Check-in is 4:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m.
Tax exemption: A federal credit union’s NCUA Letter of Exemption should be presented to the hotel at check-in. Your hotel charges must be paid by credit union check or credit union credit card to qualify for tax exemption. Payments made by individual check or credit card do not qualify for tax exemption.
Early Departure: One night’s room rate (plus applicable taxes) will be charged to individuals that depart before their confirmed departure date, after checking-in. To avoid the early departure fee, inform the hotel prior to arrival or at check-in of any changes to your scheduled length of stay.
No Shows: One night’s room rate (plus applicable taxes) will be charged to individuals that do not check-in on their scheduled arrival date and any remaining room nights will be dropped.
Extending your stay: Participants may extend their hotel stay at our group room rates (plus applicable taxes & fees). This offer is limited to 3-days pre- and post-event dates and is subject to the hotel’s availability.
Parking: Valet parking is available for $32 per night. Complimentary self-parking is available across the street from the resort entrance and in limited quantity inside the resort along the road between North Bay House and the Spa Building.
About the Grand: https://www.grand1847.com/
Resort Map: https://www.grand1847.com/Resort-Map-4.html
MAKE A HOTEL RESERVATION
- Call 1-800-544-9933 and reference “Mississippi Credit Union Association” when booking
- Or use the button below to book online. | travel |
http://localrvrental.net/RogersArkansasRvrental | 2018-01-22T07:49:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891196.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20180122073932-20180122093932-00160.warc.gz | 0.938031 | 690 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__313727 | en | Rogers Arkansas RV Rental
RV rental in Rogers Arkansas has many benefits for you and your family. Taking a RV vacation has virtually unlimited possibilities. Perhaps your family prefers to enjoy snorkeling and swimming the beaches of southern Florida, the bright lights and shows in New York City or hiking the mountains in Teton National Park. All of these vacation locations are available to you, and many more, with RV rental in Rogers AR. There are many benefits to vacationing in a RV rental in Rogers Arkansas. The benefits include taking a test drive for a future purchase, economical traveling, and accommodating your family’s needs.
Vacationing in a RV rental in Rogers AR allows you to discover the size of RV you prefer if you plan to purchase in the future. You do not need to worry about monthly payments and interest rates. You do not need to pay monthly storage fees. You do not have to be concerned about maintenance and repair cost with RV rental in Rogers Arkansas. With RV rental in Rogers AR you are not responsible for insurance, registration or license plates on the RV rental in Rogers Arkansas. Most RV rental in Rogers ARs are very clean or updated model with a variety of amenities.
An RV rental in Rogers AR is very economical. RV rental in Rogers Arkansas vacations are 26 to 46% less than other types of vacations. The cost of most campground and RV parks ranges from $10.00 - $40.00 per night, with discounts available for weekly and monthly visits. There are many free campsites in almost every state, which can be accessed with a RV rental in Rogers AR. The internet is the best way to find free campsites. While vacationing in your RV rental in Rogers Arkansas you can make y our meals instead of spending money to eat out at restaurants. A RV rental in Rogers AR allows you to unpack once instead of repeated unpacking and repacking at each location. Traveling in a RV allows you to stop and visit the sights as you choose. You will change your travel plans to accommodate the needs of you and your family, without worrying about flights and change fees.
Your family’s needs are accommodated with a RV rental in Rogers Arkansas, a variety of sizes and styles are available. Your family will stay in the same bed during your vacation. You can purchase with your RV rental in Rogers AR a housekeeping package which includes: dishes, pots and pans. You are able to bring your family pet with you, eliminating any kennel costs, to assure your pets safety. You and your family are able to spend quality time together while traveling in a RV rental in Rogers Arkansas building memories that will last a life time.
Building memories with your family is a very important aspect of taking family vacations. A RV rental in Rogers AR for your family vacation is an economical and convent. The variety of vacation destinations is virtually unlimited. It is a great way to explore the United States or other countries. It allows you great freedom to explore the country at your known pace, stopping longer at some locations or moving on to another locations as you desire. RV rental in Rogers Arkansas allows you to enjoy the vacation without worrying about any maintenance, repair or storage fees. You are allowed to enjoy your vacation to the fullest without any additional stress. So pick your RV rental in Rogers AR, pick your destinations and enjoy!
Rogers Arkansas RV Rental | travel |
https://www.discoverseneca.com/blog/post/romantic-getaways-in-seneca-county/ | 2024-02-28T02:11:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474690.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228012542-20240228042542-00058.warc.gz | 0.922748 | 438 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__3759085 | en | February is the month of love, so why not celebrate with a romantic getaway in Seneca County? No matter the time of year, Seneca County has so many great places to help you make the most of a romantic weekend away.
Where to Stay
No romantic getaway is complete without a relaxing place to stay. Del Lago Resort & Casino (1133 NY-414, Waterloo, NY) offers a Bed & Breakfast Package that includes a luxury hotel room or suite and daily breakfast for two at The Sociale Café and Bar. The resort also has a Hot Date Special where you can book a room for just $99 a night on select dates!
Food and Drink
Continue your romantic weekend with some food and drink that will have you wishing you could extend your stay. Buttonwood Grove Winery (5986 State Rt. 89 Romulus, NY) has a one-of-a-kind Outdoor Tasting Experience that is available through March. You and your loved one can take in the beauty of winter in the Finger Lakes while you enjoy five samples of wine, one glass of wine, and house-made soup with fresh bread.
For dinner, check out some of Seneca County’s fine dining. Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine at Sackett’s Table (23 Bridge St., Seneca Falls, NY), or try 84 Fall (84 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY) for American fare with an elegant twist. Click here for a complete list of local restaurants.
Things to Do
Round out your romantic weekend by exploring the outdoors with a walk-through Finger Lakes National Forest (5218 State Route 414, Hector, NY) or enjoy the views of Seneca Lake at Sampson State Park (6096 Route 96A, Romulus, NY). Spend your afternoon shopping at Waterloo Premium Outlets (655 Route 318, Waterloo, NY 13165) or shop unique jewelry and home décor at Blush by CV Designs (102 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY). Seneca County is just the place to relax and unwind with your loved one while enjoying all the area has to offer. | travel |
http://la-posada-del-qenti.hotels-argentina.net/en/ | 2017-12-18T21:59:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948627628.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20171218215655-20171219001655-00444.warc.gz | 0.902068 | 260 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__29932558 | en | La Posada Del Qenti
Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, a sundeck and a library, La Posada Del Qenti offers cozy rooms overlooking the garden.
The property lies within 8.5 km from Gumersindo Sayago Hospital, Complejo Aerosilla Carlos Paz and Cuckoo Clock.
This excellent hotel is placed within proximity to lakes and hills.
La Posada Del Qenti offers 45 guestrooms appointed with a heating system, cable TV, a dressing area, a sofa and a separate toilet with all the sights of Villa Carlos Paz within easy access. They feature bathrooms with a shower, a hairdryer and a bidet.
Guests can have breakfast in the restaurant every morning. The 24-hour restaurant serves international dishes.
Guests can reach La Posada Del Qenti by car from Pajas Blancas airport in 40 minutes.
Free parking, a safe deposit box and a beauty salon for general use and a business center, a conference room and a photocopier for work can be found on-site.
The hotel offers a playroom and a playground for guests with children. The property provides fitness classes and a gym along with trekking, lawn tennis and cycling. | travel |
http://www.ilcisternino.com/lakegarda/contacts-cisternino.html | 2018-05-27T15:21:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794869272.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20180527151021-20180527171021-00153.warc.gz | 0.810118 | 261 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__126178021 | en | Via Alpestre 16 I – 25084
Gargnano - Lago di Garda
First recommended road: easier, but longer
Coming from the north, from Riva del Garda, you reach Gargnano, turn to the right towards Navazzo-Capovalle and follow the road Via Provinciale 9 called Via Feltrinelli.
You drive for 5.5 KM and turn left into Via Alpestre, a narrow road where the transit is limited and only to resident allowed.
You drive down for 300 meters until you find the Cisternino Country House on the left.
Second road: more difficult, but shorter
Coming from the south, from Salò, you reach Bogliaco. At the roundabout you turn left, follow the signs Villavetro-Fornico-Zuino.
You drive up for 2.3 km and reach Zuino. You take Via Alpestre,a narrow road where the transit is limited and only to residents allowed.
You drive up for 800 meters until you find the Cisternino Country House on the right.
In case of police controls in Via Alpestre you can show your booking confirmation.
* = Obligatory | travel |
http://sugar-beach-hotel-flic-en-flac.booked.net/ | 2017-07-28T12:38:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500550967030.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20170728123647-20170728143647-00244.warc.gz | 0.924419 | 291 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__240224028 | en | Sugar Beach Hotel is a 5-star venue set just 3.2 km from Les Chute's de Riviere Noire, Tamarina Golf Course and Paradis Golf Club. This attractive hotel dates from 1996 and was refurbished in 2008.
Sugar Beach Hotel lies near the sandy beach. The center of Flic en Flac is 3 km away from the venue.
Shoppers will find shopping centers, commercial centers and a market within a few minutes of the hotel.
Guests can reach Sugar Beach Hotel by car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Int airport in 40 minutes.
The hotel comprises 258 individual guestrooms. Some rooms at Sugar Beach Hotel have a view over the sea. The rooms offer Colonial decor.
Eat & Drink
Breakfast is served in the restaurant each morning. Residents can sample special meals of Mediterranean cuisine at the onsite restaurant. Guests can relax in the coffee bar serving refreshing drinks. Located in a commercial area, Jeanno Burgers and Tides Restaurant serve a wide range of meals.
The hotel offers computers, conference equipment and a business centre together with friendly staff.
A health club, a sauna and a spa lounge are available on site. Sugar Beach Hotel provides aqua fitness, yoga classes and a gym to help guests keep fit.
Wireless internet is available in public areas for additional charge.
Free private parking is possible on site. | travel |
https://www.shelterhostel.com/he/attractions/ | 2023-05-28T21:52:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644571.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528214404-20230529004404-00230.warc.gz | 0.912703 | 233 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__193698767 | en | The Shelter is the ideal accommodation to begin your adventures, and our over 30 years in Eilat enables us to advise you concerning all your vacation and travel plans, including both popular and off the beaten track places.
Located 25 kilometers north of Eilat, Timna Park combines spectacular scenery with geological and archaeological sites extending back to the time of the pharaohs, including the world’s first copper mine. Not to be missed is the full-scale model of the Tabernacle that Moses and the children of Israel built in the wilderness.
You don’t have to be a bird-watcher to enjoy this amazing piece of nature, the remains of what was once a huge salt marsh and one of the main flyways in the world. If you are here during the spring or fall migration seasons, you will see some of the 500,000 birds that pass through our desert skies each season.
The Eshel Street 149/1. P.O. Box 816
Eilat 88104, Israel. | travel |
https://halmstadkarateacademy.se/aktivitet/wtko-summercamp-2020/?instance_id=69 | 2020-06-06T13:18:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348513321.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20200606124655-20200606154655-00453.warc.gz | 0.932344 | 308 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__155384031 | en | The Venue’s name is Breiðablik it’s the center of athletic activity for the town of Kópavogur which is part of the capitol area of Iceland. Breiðablik is an umbrella organization for a soccer team, a basketball team, track and field team, powerlifting and of course Karate.
In addition to the large halls for training we will have access to nice changing rooms with good showers, hot tub and sauna.
The address is Dalsmári 5, Kópavogur.
The hotel that we have been recommending for the camp is called “First hotel Kópavogur” it’s a really nice hotel that is walking distance from the venue. They are offering a discount for attendees of the summer camp. The address of the hotel is Hlíðarsmári 5 kópavogur.
In order to book a room with the discount, simply send an email to “ [email protected]” use the code WTKOkarate.
If you don’t want to stay at this hotel then any accommodation in the capitol area of Iceland is only going to be at most 15-20minutes by car from the venue. If you want any recommendations or have any questions feel free to contact Villi from WTKO-Iceland at [email protected] | travel |
https://www.superviajes4x4.com/excursion-to-ouzoud-waterfalls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=excursion-to-ouzoud-waterfalls | 2020-04-09T17:51:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371861991.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20200409154025-20200409184525-00188.warc.gz | 0.938249 | 243 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__85754723 | en | At 08:00 in the morning, our excursion to the Ouzoud Waterfalls begins.
Located at 160km from Marrakech and in the vicinity of Azilal, we find one of the points of greatest geological interest of the Middle Atlas. These waterfalls are undoubtedly one of the most spectacular in Africa, so the visitor will be amazed by the landscape and can enjoy a nice swim if desired in the waters of Oued Ouzoud, especially in the summer.
We assure you that you will be totally amazed contemplating the 110 meters of fall that these Cascades have. We recommend you to make a brief stop in one of the viewpoints that there are to the edges and to appear to the emptiness and to let go by the rumble of the water and its impressive views. At the same time and if we are lucky, we can see the friendly macaques that will make theirs even the most savvy visitor.
We will also visit the traditional and ancestral water mills to later sit down and relax with a lunch together with this wonder of nature such as the Ouzoud waterfalls. In the afternoon return to Marrakech, transfer to the hotel and end of excursion. | travel |
http://browntroutdelight.com/bahama-fishing/the-second-bahamas-surprise/ | 2013-05-23T14:32:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703334458/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112214-00091-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.975946 | 265 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__180852158 | en | On my departure day Dan and I drove around the island photographing flowers for Lexi. I found a nice conch shell to smuggle home. All too soon I said good bye to Herman, Sydney, and all the friendly people I had met.
Dan took me to the airport where I waited several hours for a late plane. By the time I arrived in Fort Lauderdale my United flight to Atlanta was long gone.
After several hours of running from one ticketing counter to another without stopping to eat, I barely managed to catch a flight to Denver. After a long weary night in the airport I once again flew over the white snowy Montana mountains.
The silver bird put its flaps down and the wheels touched the runway. Lexi was waiting with a big smile. As we walked to the pickup I was greeted by wind and snow.
When we arrived in Ennis, Lexi said she had something to put together in the house before I could enter. Puzzled I waited in the pickup. The kitchen door opened and out came flying a black and white border collie pup.
Lexi smiled and said, “I named him Cosmo.”
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http://apartmentbarcelona.com/ | 2015-03-01T19:18:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936462548.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074102-00244-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.938839 | 1,177 | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__150606247 | en | Holiday apartments in Barcelona
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https://www.owl-hotel.nl/en/p/booking-terms-and-conditions | 2024-04-18T10:43:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418093630-20240418123630-00054.warc.gz | 0.921299 | 247 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__142730185 | en | Booking Terms & Conditions
- The room price is excluding city tax. During the booking process you can see the price including the city tax at Total price from Step 2. At the confirmation the price including city tax is indicated. In 2020 this will be 6,43% of the room rate + €3 per person per night.
- Check in to our hotel is possible when at least one person per room is 18 years or older.
- Children until 2 years old can stay for free in the room when using a baby bed or the existing bedding. Children 3 years and older need their own bed in the room.
- When you book a Non-Refundable rate, it is not possible to cancel or change your booking. The full amount will be charged after you have booked.
- When you book the Flexible rate with credit card guarantee, you can pay on arrival in the hotel. Cancellation or modification is free up till 2 day's prior to the day of arrial. Accepted payment forms are Visa, Mastercard and Maestro and cash.
- Special conditions may apply for groups of 4 rooms or more. We will contact you via email with the payment and cancellation conditions. | travel |
http://www.casapituxa.com/reservations/ | 2022-12-10T02:36:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711637.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20221210005738-20221210035738-00371.warc.gz | 0.954593 | 407 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__239194114 | en | Lovely food and great service
We always return to this restaurant when in the Algarve. It is very well run by friendly staff, and the food is delicious. Thoroughly recommend the scallops starters, either au gratin or seared with avocado purée, and then the duck breast with cherry sauce or the monkfish Pituxa in a cream sauce with prawns. As for the homemade ice creams .... wow! Will be going again before we return to the UK and self-isolation!
Fabulous food in a beautiful setting
We ate at Casa Pituxa twice during our recent few days in Vale do Lobo. The entire experience was outstanding: from the communication regarding our reservation, to the welcome, service, food, wines and garden setting. The steak and the fish dishes were delicious, as was the chicken in mushroom sauce. We would thoroughly recommend and look forward to returning when we are next in the Almancil region.
Our family and friends all love Casa Pituxa. We’ve been coming for years and can’t remember anything but great meals, great service and very good value.
The menu is very good, with a good selection of starters and meat & fish mains. Favourites are the prawn/avacado starter and sea bass or sole meunière. The kids love the steaks and this summer the special rump was really good.
The service is excellent - friendly and attentive - and the team led by Angel is always great. It was nice to see plenty of tables taken when we were there (several times) over this especially difficult summer. The outside terrace and decking are lovely.
We’ve tried most of the restaurants around VDL/QDL/DD over many years and Casa Pituxa remains our favourite.
Thanks Angel + team for the great hospitality and we can’t wait to see you all again soon. | travel |
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