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Adventure Destination: Queen Charlotte Lodge ****
Says veteran journalist Jim Jamieson: "It's hard to imagine a more complete holiday."
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Adventure travel: Close encounters in the South China Sea *
Says Doug Alexander: "In a land where iguanas are a lucky symbol, I consider the giant lizard blocking my path outside my Malaysian beachfront hut as a promising sign for my dive in the South China Sea."
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Alberta's Bow River trout fishing *
The river begins as a frosty Rocky Mountain trickle before descending through the turquoise beauty of Lake Louise. . .
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Aloha Airlines *
Aloha Airlines provides frequent, convenient, all-jet service connecting the five major airports in the State of Hawaii (Hilo, Hawaii; Honolulu, Oahu; Kahului, Maui; Kona, Hawaii; Lihue, Kauai).
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An East African Safari *
To read entire article by award-winning travel writers Yvette Cardozo and Bill Hirsch, go to www.peachin.com.
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Baffin Island's Arctic (Peachin teaser) *
Arctic's Baffin Island -- where sea and land clash, ice pack and flows, and pressure ridges drift with the occasional iceberg. . .
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Cozy Up to a Hot Spring *
When you're outdoors in winter and want to get warm right to the core of your being, set your sights on a hot spring. A soak in one of BC's 85 thermally-heated springs is guaranteed to drive out the stubbornest chill.
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Diving in the Turks and Caicos *
Tugging at my fin to slow me down, my buddy signalled, his arms spread wide, "There’s something big following us."
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Diving the Cenotes of the Yucatan *
"More than two hundred divers have died here." Our flashlights scanned a sign of a skull and cross bone emblazoned with the word "peligro" or danger.
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Eurail *
See Europe by train. It's romantic, spectacular and amazingly affordable.
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First days of spring bring huge snowfall to the slopes of Whistler *
The calendar says spring, but a fresh dump of snow -- 86 centimetres (3 feet) of new snow over the past seven days -- in Whistler has brought some of the best winter conditions of the season.
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From Fly Fishing to Fly-In Fishing, BC Has It All *
Spread throughout a vast and magnificent wilderness, British Columbia's fly-in fishing lodges bring a whole new meaning to getting away from it all
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Great White Shark diving at Guadalupe Island *
"We've got shark!" About the time the announcement was shouted by a crew member, the 17 divers aboard the M/V Islander had just about given up hope of discovering a geographically desirable great white shark destination. . .
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Hastings House, Salt Spring Island and the elusive Crab (Alexander Moser feature) ****
Alexander Moser discovers that one does not need to travel far afield from Vancouver for a deep-sea adventure -- and luxury.
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Havasupai: A Grand Hike of the Canyon *
Many people are familiar with the North and South Rims, but there is so much more to the Grand Canyon.
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Hiking the Grand Canyon: Rim to Rim to Rim *
"Just the anticipation of hiking the Grand Canyon non-stop from Rim to Rim to Rim, a distance of 48 miles and twenty thousand feet of elevation change and a time challenge of less than 24 hours, made my stomach flip."
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Hunt for Billy the Kid continues *
The state of New Mexico is lending its 21st-century crime-fighting resources to determine once and for all whether Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid was killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in 1881 or lived to a ripe old age in Texas.
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Incredible India -- For Body, Mind & Soul *****
We have discovered an India today that offers not only tremendous travel deals, but also suggests possibilities you may never have considered.
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India Tourism March, 2005 newsletter *
Here's the March, 2005 tourism update from the India Tourism office.
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India Tourism: Wildlife ****
The Indian peninsula is a continent in itself, whose geographical diversity has encouraged the flourishing of a whole range of wildlife with over 350 species of mammals and 1200 species of birds in the country. Two of India's most impressive animals, the Bengal/Indian tiger and the Asiatic elephant are found in most regions.
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Journey into the B.C. Interior *
All eyes may be on Vancouver and Whistler this week, but on a road trip through B.C.'s less-travelled Kootenay and Slocan Valleys, LASZLO BUHASZ finds diverse landscapes and summer attractions deserving of attention in their own right
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Kermodes, Grizzlies, and Black bears of the Great Bear Rainforest *
Clawing for spawning pink salmon along a river stream, the black bear busily fed her two cubs. Suddenly, lumbering along the opposite side of the creek, a rarely sighted White Spirit kermode bear approached.
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LANCHILE LAUNCHES LANCHILE INCENTIVES *
LanChile Incentives, in conjunction with various products within Chile, is leading the way in educating planners on the endless meetings and incentives opportunities available throughout Chile.
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Late-season skiing at Whistler -- in Spring, 2005 -- is the BOMB! *****
As a skier, just sometimes, you can get blasé about where you are. But looking out over a forest of snow-dusted trees atop Whistler Mountain, it's impossible to not revel in the majesty of Mother Nature, and in the splendour of this mountain in particular.
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M7 Action launching the S.U.B. Sport Utility Bag *****
I don't know about you, but one of my pet peeves has always been having to have 16 fingers and four arms in order to manage my cameras in the Great Outdoors. The S.U.B. front pack -- originally created to carry digital cameras for snowboarding, skiing, mountain-biking and hiking -- does the trick.
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Mary Peachin *
Mary L. Peachin is a freelance adventure/outdoor travel writer/photographer, author and lecturer.
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Moose-watching in Maine *
DAVID ALDRICH finds the state's many moose to be surprisingly elusive
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Muck Diving in Lembeh Straits *
Why descend 20-30 feet in water filled with stinging hydroids, and God knows what else, to scan a bottom covered with junk and scattered trash, a dozen varieties of empty bottles of beer, old fish nets and bamboo traps, discarded rice bags, and, perhaps, a coral bommie here and there?
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Near-record April Snowfall delivers epic Whistler Spring conditions *
Senior VP Operations "Eats His Words" Over Earlier Predictions -- season extended to June 5!
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Northern exposure: Yukon and the Dempster Highway *
TERESA EARLE travels beyond the tourist-friendly outposts of Whitehorse and Dawson City in search of the authentic Yukon experience. Meanwhile, MIKE CURRIE goes the distance on the rugged, 750-kilometre Dempster Highway, encountering grizzlies, wolves and plenty of flat tires along the way
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Posada La Poza *
In 1724, Spanish Jesuits built a small visita at Mission Santa Rosa de Todos Lo Santos. A decade later, the outpost became a full-fledged mission.
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Red Alert: Red Resort launches its second-annual Summer Program July 1st *
Red Alert: Red Resort launches its second-annual Summer Program July 1st
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Reflecting on a lonely river *
Paddling 600 kilometres down the Northwest Territories' mighty Nahanni, LUC BEDARD finds inner peace in solitude -- despite bouts of compulsive singing
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Skiing Ogden's powder *
It's steep and it's deep!
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Slovenia's Fanja Partisan Hospital *
This facility saved more than 500 lives between 1943 and 1945.
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Snow Drought? Not in BC! *
British Columbia's sheer size and geographic diversity means that there's always snow falling somewhere in abundance.
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The Joys of Smalltown BC *
While we all enjoy the myriad attractions of large cities, there's a lot to be said for visiting the quieter side of life. As well as being laid-back, these ten towns and villages hold surprises as diverse as stunning beaches and astounding artworks.
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Vancouver has a vintage tall ship to call its own *
Time of Yore Cruises is Vancouver's only vintage Tall Ship Cruise company offering exclusive West Coast B.C. tours
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Vancouver Life In The Active Lane *
Picture yourself soaring high above the city, paddling a shoreline rich with birds, cycling a mountain trail...and you will have a glimpse of life in the south-western corner of BC.
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Wyoming's weird, wild Adobe Town *
This spectacular desert park beckons scrappy adventurers
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Yucatan Tarpon Route (Peachin feature) *
Mary Peachin writes about adventure travel, and she is also an ace photographer. Join her on a trek (or rather a cruise) following the fishers of Campeche in the Yucatan, located in southwestern region in the Gulf of Mexico...
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. . .and a southern escape from isolation *
A Brazilian park, encircled by farmland, was more like a jail than a haven for the mighty jaguar. SHAWN BLORE details the innovative solution -- travel corridors to link it with other reserves
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A northern passage to safety ... *
The death toll on a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway was so alarming that Banff National Park built a series of overpasses and underpasses to allow animals to cross. MARK STEVENSON reports
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Brigade Quartermasters Actiongear *
Adventure clothing, rain gear and logo-wear: It's all here. Click now for online shopping, specials and their exclusive "bargain bunker" shopping. Somewhat pro-Military, but great shopping.
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Calgary Insider: Beyond the Stampede *
As Calgary gears up for the annual madness of its world-famous rodeo, The Globe's DAWN WALTON and PATRICK BRETHOUR explore the places that only locals know about, from the best breakfast joint in town to a fly-fishing spot in the middle of the city
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International Rolex Regatta 2002 To Get Underway March 28th *
Hundreds of boats of all shapes and sizes are being readied for competition in what will be the largest ever International Rolex Regatta in the waters surrounding the United States Virgin Islands in late March.
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Internet travel search engine tours.com now offers worldwide travel agent search capabilities *
Tours.com -- the Internet site with the Web’s most comprehensive travel search engine -- today announced the launch of its newest search category: worldwide travel agent search by specialty.
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Madelyn Miller *
Madelyn Miller is the Executive Editor of travellady.com, a travel feature site that currently receives more than 80,000 hits daily.
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Rocky Mountain Railtours ****
Luxury service combined with spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains,
award-winning wines of the Okanagan Valley and outstanding cuisine from
Canada's lushest regions.
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Ten British Columbia Activities For Adventuresome Children *
Premise: kids love kinetic activities and the great outdoors. Fact: British Columbia is a Shangri-La when it comes to outdoor endeavours.
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Thailand: A truly different destination *
Rowena Carr-Allinson gives us the low-down on resort-hopping in Thailand...
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Train companies' movie scenes lure for passengers *
Train companies are turning to the movies to lure more
people back to the railways. The companies have launched a new website offering film fans the chance to visit famous movie locations by train.
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TravelSmith *
Whether you're planning a leisurely getaway or an all-out adventure, TravelSmith is your single outfitting resource.
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