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View from the Right Seat of an Otter
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Each time I travel on business or pleasure, I seem to always try and find something to do for fun that involves airplanes. A trip to Seattle recently was no exception.
As I stood on the Marriott Residence Inn’s balcony overlooking scenic Lake Union, a unmistakable sound began reverberating across the marinas below. What made me grin widely was the wonderful sound of a large radial engine pulling a beautiful yellow and white De Havilland Beaver seaplane off the lake. To me, it was like going to the symphony.
The seaplane airline – Kenmore Air – offers one of the finest views of Seattle, Victoria and the San Juans you can find. Their sightseeing flights fill up, so when I called, I told them I was a pilot/writer and was eager to take my first seaplane ride and then write about the experience here. Kenmore’s Lake Union Supervisor found a way to accommodate me by slipping me into the right cockpit seat of their afternoon multi-stop run from their busy Lake Union Terminal to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island and then on to Deer Harbor and West Sound on Orcas Island. It was one of the most awesome trips I have made by air ever…a “media ridealong” I will never, ever forget.
I had my pre-conceived notions about flight in a seaplane, and all were proven incorrect. Pre-conceived notion #1 was obliterated when I assumed the pilot, Chuck Perry would prefer to be called “Captain”, but determined quickly that “captains” drove tugboats, and Alaskans that fly off the water in planes equipped with floats are really just like the rest of us aviators. (more…)
Five Kid Friendly Vacations
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Traveling with your kids can be tough to plan. When searching for the perfect vacation spot for your family there are many things to take into consideration. Finding a family-friendly vacation destination can be the difference between a fabulous vacation for everyone to remember and a total nightmare.
The top family vacation in the world is located in central Florida. Walt Disney World is filled with fun for everyone from toddlers to grandparents. Staying in a Disney Resort gives you and your family a chance to feel as if you are in another world during your stay. Watch the faces of your children light up as they meet Mickey Mouse for the first time or laugh with them as they enjoy their favorite ride in the theme park. Walt Disney World in Florida offers guests four theme parks (the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, MGM Studios, and Animal Kingdom) and two water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon) that are open year-round.
If you are want a more tropical destination, the Atlantis Resort located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Offering tons of attractions to keep everyone in the family having fun, the resort features eleven pools and a number of water slides and rides from kiddie pools to the Mayan Drop which plunges riders down a six-story slide into the water. Children under twelve years of age can visit the Discovery Channel Camp, which includes lessons about indigenous sea life, arts and crafts, aquarium visits. It is guaranteed to be a favorite of any child visiting the resort. Everyone is sure to find something to do at Atlantis.
If your family likes the snow rather than sandy beaches, then be sure to plan a visit to Snowbird Resort in Snowbird, Utah. Children under twelve ski free, but the amenities do not stop at the slopes. Families will enjoy a range of activities during winter months such as snowshoeing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, ice skating and snow tubing. Ski schools and camps are offered for children and child care services are offered for children under twelve. For adults, the resort offers a spa and fitness club.
For the even more adventurous family, the Treesort in Takilma, Oregon is the perfect family vacation spot. The Treesort offers a unique type of vacation high above the ground in the trees. The resort offers 18 different tree houses for your family to discover. The resort also includes swinging bridges, wooden swings, forts and platforms for climbing and fun. Families can enjoy the fresh water swimming pool, one of few attractions located on the ground, and the campsite area as well.
For a vacation that offers both activities and educational value, families may want to consider visiting Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. The Kingsmill Resort offers family vacation packages that can be put together to suit any family. The resort offers both golf and tennis courses, as well as a marina. At the resort’s Kids Camp children will enjoy activities like swimming and yoga, as well as time in the resort’s game room.The city of Williamsburg and the Kingsmill Resort offer a family vacation full of relaxation, activity, excitement and education.
9 Beach Vacation Ideas
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When it comes to go on your beach vacation, it can be very hard to pick a destination. There are many places you can go, whether you want to explore the beaches of Hawaii or just play golf in Georgia. Below, you’ll find 9 ideas to help you decide on where to go for your vacation.
1. Hawaii resort
You can choose to put your frequent flier miles to good use and take a beach vacation on the island of Hawaii. Here, you can relax on the beach, swim in the ocean, play golf, and even indulge in one of the many innovative spa treatments. Hawaii enjoys some of the best weather in the world – making it a great choice for your beach vacation.
2. Golf and Beach in Georgia
Popular among the East Coast, the Cloister at Sea Island in Georgia offers you 54 holes of championship golf, sandy beaches, and a wide array of things for you to do.
3. Oahu beach vacation
At the Kahala Mandarin Oriental you can expect to be pampered like never before. You can visit the spa, take scuba diving classes, or choose to swim it up with the dolphins. The resort is conveniently located 15 minutes away from Honolulu and Waikiki Beach.
4. Virgin Islands vacation
At this vacation destination you can enjoy blue waters and sandy beaches. The Ritz Carlton, and
St. Thomas resorts offer you the best of luxury hotels during your beach vacation in the Virgin
Islands.
Kata Beach Accommodation – Finding your ultimate hotel in Phuket
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Kata Beach literally means Rice Field Bay. It lies between Karon in the North and Nai Harn down south. The Beach is divided into Kata Noi and Kata Yai. Kata Noi is in the southern and is quite secluded. However, before Kata Noi is Kata Beach where most of the hotels in Kata are located. From May to December surfers flock to Kata Noi to surf. The waves are fast and generally good.
Kata Yai is Kata Beach. This is where most of the tourist stays in Kata. Though a far cry from the waves in Waikiki, the waves at Kata Beach are good enough for the beach to earn the title of the surfing capital of Phuket.
It is not easy to decide which Kata Beach accommodation to book as there are hundreds of hotels and resorts in the vicinity. You cannot always depend on a hotel’s website for feedbacks as more often than not, the resulting feedback is biased.
You can get the best and unbiased feedback regarding a particular hotel by reading the reviews of people who actually stayed in a particular hotel. One review site particularly focused on Avista Resort and Spa. Out of 155 reviews, 99 guests rated it excellent; 42 rated it very good; 9 said average; 3 agreed poor and 2 rated the hotel “terrible”. The trend is 94% highly recommend Avista Resort and Spa.
What is so special with this resort? Avista offers a breathtaking view of the sunset from each guest room as each room has a balcony overlooking the Andaman Sea. The resort has a vantage view of Kata Beach and its surrounding because it sits on top of a hill. Getting to and from the resort is not a problem though as it is only 500 meters away from Kata Beach. If you don’t feel like taking a hike, you can always take a tuk-tuk (motorized three-wheeler rickshaw).
Guests all agree that the most endearing aspect of Avista is its warm and friendly staff. This goes without saying that the facilities and amenities at the resort are at par with high-end hotels of international standards.
Special Packages on Top Vacation Destinations
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Special deals are available through internet travel sites for travel to top destination vacation points of interest. Dreams of vacationing in the tropical lands of Brazil, Mexico, Hawaii, or Australia can be quickly realized when booking travel through knowledgeable travel agents. People save money on dream vacations that take them to destinations that warm the spirit and replenish the soul. Vacations can be longer if travel deals are booked and more places can be enjoyed in less time.
Top destination vacation packages can reduce travel costs and accommodate the needs of many travelers. Great discounts are available on travel to Rome because many frequent flyer programs will fly a companion free if the booking passenger pays the full fare. While enjoying five-star accommodations, travelers to Rome can enjoy luxurious amenities such as health spas, Jacuzzi’s and culinary delicacies that are prepared by top chefs at the best hotels. Some travelers will brush up on Italian phrase words while enroute to top destination vacation resorts.
There are many top destination vacation sites throughout the United States. Newly married couples can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Smokey Mountains on a honeymoon while nestled in a log cabin secluded deep in the forest. This top vacation destination will allow families to enjoy outdoor sports such as skiing, snowboarding, or riding a monorail to the top of a mountain to enjoy a breathtaking view. Top notch service can be expected at all retailers and the dining possibilities will fit any culinary need that a traveler might have.
Top rated travel companies have surplus vacations to top destinations that save vacationers money while giving travelers the opportunity to take advantage of last minute deals that are so low priced, some traveler’s revels in the savings for months after they return from the trip. The discounts will occur on all points of travel and vacationers can change modes of transportation at various points along their travel route. Top destination vacations give people more than they expected when families begin to make travel plans.
Short term cruise excursions are included in the top destination vacations because travelers can board luxurious cruise ships and go to any vacation destination in the world. Cruise ship travel packages include activities that the entire family can enjoy, while giving solo travelers the privacy that they deserve. Fine dining and nightly entertainment are standard on all cruise vacation deals and the savings on cruise packages will allow travelers to splurge on souvenirs at every port the cruise ship pulls in to and the destination choices for these cruises are stupendous.
Top destination vacations are no longer reserved for the rich and famous. Anybody can afford travel to these popular resorts because the vacation travel deals can include all amenities at one low price. No surprises or additional costs are involved when making travel arrangements and the no-fee booking procedures make top destination travel so very affordable. The opportunity to use the low prices on these travel packages to accrue air travel miles is another way people save for vacations in top resorts. A free vacation could be in the cards for those that plan their travel wisely.