Fancy cruising New Zealand? Then check out cruises of the Marlborough region of New Zealand with luxury small ship cruise company Island Escape Cruises.
The 5-night cruise will visit some of the famous Marlborough vineyards on New Zealand’s South Island, known for its Sauvignon Blancs, red wines and gourmet restaurants.
Kauai’s Napali Coastline.
Travel + Leisure has named Kauai Hawaii’s Best Island in its 2010 World’s Best Awards.
In the magazine’s listing of World’s Best Islands for 2010, Kauai ranked second overall, after the Galapagos Islands.
Known for its lush, tropical landscapes, Kauai offers 50+ miles of white sand beaches and natural wonders.
The island is home to the Waimea Canyon, also called “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific”, and the Napali Coast with 3,000-foot cliffs plunging into the ocean.
Wandering the world’s mountains, Live Travel Mountains calls British Columbia, on Canada’s West Coast, one of our favorite places.
Stunning and adventure-filled, these beautiful videos are part of the Super, Natural British Columbia series by Tourism BC.
Planning a summer mountain holiday in Austria? Then take a look at the new Austria’s Hidden Treasures video collection with travel broadcaster Matt Carroll.
“Everyone’s heard of Austria in winter, but what happens to this mighty landscape in summer? More mountains, pastures and luscious lakes than you could possibly imagine, that’s what!,” says the Austrian National Tourist Office.
That’s the inspiration behind the office producing this beautiful video collection of insider tips and must-do activities.
Here are 3 videos from the collection:
Need a new travel destination? Well, travelers are wild about Montserrat, according to a recent survey.
Some nine out of ten overnight visitors to Montserrat said they would definitely return to the island, during a visitor exit survey conducted this past year.
Created by the Montserrat Tourist Board, the survey was conducted from June 2009 to May 2010 at the John A. Osborne Airport and the Ferry Port in Little Bay, the island’s exit points.
Have you dreamed of adventure in Spitsbergen? Wild at heart, every year, the Arctic destination attracts travelers in their La Sportiva boots and The North Face jackets.
Adventure travel company World Expeditions is now offering a special on its 11-day Around Spitsbergen adventure.
Departing on August 17, 2010, the company’s Spitsbergen trip special includes a 10 per cent discount. Established in 1975, World Expeditions specializes in small group trekking and adventure holidays.
Says World Expeditions:
“This circumnavigation of Spitsbergen (meaning ‘pointed mountains’) makes landings in the areas where these expeditions roamed around, allowing you to see – in addition to the polar bears – reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, whales, seabirds and tundra birds.”
For more info, visit WorldExpeditions online.
Image courtesy of World Expeditions
Will you be traveling to Italy’s Dolomites for the first time? This mountainous region, south of the Alps, is 90,000 acres of quaint villages, rolling green pastures and steep mountain trails.
Traveling to the Dolomites can be overwhelming for first time travelers because of its size, says travel company Dolomite Mountains. It recommends five Dolomite experiences that should not be missed.
Here are the Top 5 Things To Do In The Dolomites:
Canyonland Park
Have you discovered the beautiful parks of Utah?
A great starting place is Moab, Utah, the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, the Colorado River and the La Sal Mountains. Within 200 miles, mountain travelers can also visit the Hovenweep & Natural Bridges National Monuments, Capitol Reef & Mesa Verde National Parks, Lake Powell and Monument Valley.
Greenland has captured the imaginations of Arctic adventurers for centuries. Now travelers can see Greenland on the Hurtigruten which has added three new trips in 2010.
The cruiseline’s newest ship, MS Fram, has been built specifically to sail in polar waters. Each trip will feature lectures, landings and shore excursions and the experience of culture, wildlife and communities of Greenland’s remote areas.
These three new trips include:
For more info, check out Hurtigruten online.
Image courtesy of Hurtigruten
Have you always wanted to stay at a dude ranch in the U.S.? Well, 2010 is the year of U.S. National Parks and the The Dude Ranchers’ Association(DRA) now offers dude ranch holidays in the footsteps of national parks.
Says the association:
“The dude ranch is one of America’s favorite past times for family getaways. Travelers can escape the daily grind, get some fresh air and explore the natural wonders of our great nation. Ranches affiliated with the DRA hold the highest standard of lodging and western activities. Pairing a dude ranch and national park vacation is the perfect opportunity to have adventurous days and comfortable nights.”
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