July 30, 2005
Trails and tribulations(from the syndney Morning Herald)
Central Australia's lunar light works its magic on Ray Cassin. more
NEWS, TIPS & BARGAINS
(from LATimes )
Sites just clinging to existence
The World Monuments Fund, a nonprofit that works to rescue and preserve imperiled places, recently released its global watch list of its 100 most endangered sites. Places were selected by a panel of 10 experts in architecture, archeology, history, anthropology and other fields. Five highlights from the list are below. See http://www.wmf.org for a complete list.
10 for the road
Published July 24, 2005
FLYING HIGH
The world's best airlines, from Skytrax's annual survey of 12 million passengers:
1. Cathay Pacific
2. Qantas Airways
3. Emirates
4. Singapore Airlines
5. British Airways
6. Malaysia Airlines
7. Thai Airways
8. Qatar Airways
9. Asiana Airlines
10. ANA All Nippon Airways
Making people feel welcome
Jul. 28, 2005. 01:00 AM
Picture these scenarios:A plane pushes back from the gate and the ground crew assembles in a straight line. As the aircraft begins to taxi, the ground crew waves goodbye to the passengers ... [Full Story]
July 26, 2005
St. Andrews opens its Arms to visitorsJul. 21, 2005. 01:00 AM
ST. ANDREWS BY THE SEA, N.B.—I have a new favourite Canadian hotel, which just happens to be located in this, my new favourite Canadian holiday destination. [Full Story]
Shipping News — Deals from cruise industry
Jul. 23, 2005. 01:00 AM
In 1965, a little company chartered the 6,000-tonne Princess Patricia ferry from CP Rail and launched winter cruises from Los Angeles to Mexico's Pacific coast. It took its name from the ship and became Princess Cruises. Later, a couple of its ships — Pacific Princess and Island Princess — starred in the television series The Love Boat (1977—'86), which popularized cruising for a new generation who came to realize sea vacations didn't have to be stuffy and formal. And the rest is history. To mark the 40th anniversary, the company is giving away 40 free cruises. Theme of the promotion is: Do you know someone who really deserves a break? ``In the form of an essay, tell us their story,'' the company urges. ``Why do they deserve to `escape'?'' Deadline for nominations is Aug. 31. Information: www.princess.com/escape [Full Story]
July 21, 2005
Which way is up? The Big Gull Lake has never been so still, so warm, so hot and humid.
Cottage life by candle light. When you are a cottager you are at the bottom of the Hydro 1 food chain. If there is lightening anywhere within 500km the power goes out. You would think you were in Cuba.
A long, cold winter and high water levels in the lake result in the inevitable dock damage that must be dealt with each year.
But there are few places as peaceful and picturesque as the "cottage" on the sunny summer day.
Historic Port Hope has charm
Jul. 21, 2005. 01:00 AM
PORT HOPE, ONT.—A 75-minute drive from downtown Toronto and a century away, Port Hope is a place for all seasons, ages and tastes. [Full Story]
An amazing feat! This is some cruise.
4-year sailing odyssey ends
Jul. 21, 2005. 06:47 AM
They've done it again. A few minutes after 11 a.m. yesterday, veteran Toronto sailors Paul Howard and Fiona McCall sailed the Carpe Diem into York Quay and set foot on dry land, bringing to an end their four-year, 40,000-kilometre odyssey around two Cape Horns — one in Iceland, the other in Chile. Sikander Z. Hashmi reports. [Full Story]
July 09, 2005
ON A BUDGETHe who books late gets the cheap cruise
Arthur Frommer
With cabins empty, summer sailings to the Caribbean and Europe can be had for less
(LATIMES)
While many overseas visitors may be thinking of Canada as a destination for wilderness adventure, Canada also offers opportunities for urban-focused tourism.
Our three biggest cities offer lots to do and see: Montreal , Toronto , Vancouver . Each of these cities probably has more than enough to keep a first-time visitor busy for a week or two.
But European visitors be aware that, while these cities have public transit systems , they are not as extensive as found in most cities in Europe of comparable size. We are still very much in love with our automobiles, so you might want to consider renting a car. It is cheaper than in Europe.
French cycle route passes through World War II landmarks
Jul. 7, 2005. 01:00 AM
Randonnée Tours is knocking $100 per person off the price of its Normandy cycling package if you book by July 31 for travel any time in 2005. You'll also get a gourmet dinner in Bayeux added to your itinerary. [Full Story]
Happy trails await hikers
Jul. 7, 2005. 01:00 AM
Interested in a change from the Bruce Trail?You might try Muskoka. [Full Story]
Eco-tourism with a twist in wilds of B.C.
Jul. 9, 2005. 01:00 AM
clayoquot sound —I never went to summer camp as a kid. I waited until I was 50. But by then, I'd developed a penchant for gourmet food, fine wines and fluffy down duvets. [Full Story]
July 06, 2005
I can't believe the Olympic Selection Committee did not choose Paris for the 2012 Olympics. Paris was the pre-selection favourite, but one can only imagine the wheeling and dealing that went on for London to get the Games. Paris has such great facilities, friendly people, and lowers costs than London. I think the International Olympic Committee made another of their infamous "mistakes".
July 03, 2005
Looking for an some of Canada's best hiking, without camping? Read this....Blazing new trails to get to Bruce B&Bs
Jul. 2, 2005. 01:00 AM
ON THE BRUCE TRAIL—Some say goodbye with a handshake, others with a hug. But they're all different... [Full Story]
If you have ever had the experience of trying to walk,barefoot, on black sand, in the Tropics at mid-day you would know why some people discriminate. Black Sand is Hot! It gets much hotter than white sand. It burns the feet of the unsuspecting, as I found out through personal mis-adventure.
Some bathers discriminate over black sand
Jul. 2, 2005. 01:00 AM
Arue, Tahiti—In an email to a friend at home, I mentioned that I was staying at the new Radisson Plaza Resort in Tahiti and that I was seconds from venturing out onto their black sand beach. The "ewwwwwwwwwww" in her reply took up a line and a half of the return email. [Full Story]
What we all need to do before renting that car!!
Do your insurance homework before driving a rental car
July. 02, 2005 01:00 AM
You're renting a car this summer. When you get to the counter, you face the inevitable question: Do you want insurance? [Full Story]
New Kid on the block- Justin Tyler- weighed in at 9 lbs., 6 oz. on June 30, 2005. He has lots of hair. It has a reddish tinge, but not as red as my Canada Day shirt. Grandpa x4.
We expected him to arrive when were returned from Paris but he kept us waiting for another week - I guess he thought it was to hot so he would wait until it cooled down a bit.
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