by Frank Grabowski

The wildlife experience… The mountain experience…

Most visitors to Denali National Park and Preserve limit their visit to the developed and congested Park entrance. The more adventurous travel to Kantishna at the end of one of the grandest drives on earth, the Denali Park Road. Winding through the Alaska Range, deep into the center of the Park, this exciting route offers you best chance to see the wildlife which makes the Denali area so unforgettable. Grizzlies, moose, caribou, sheep, wolves, fox, golden eagles, and a vast array of other bird life all may be sighted on the way to Denali Backcountry Lodge. And, should the weather smile on you, above it all towers “The High One,” Denali itself, the tallest mountain in North America.

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by Andrew Regan

With winter behind us and spring in full bloom, it’s time to start thinking ahead to your summer vacation; and rest assured that there’s a destination to suit you, whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a cultural devotee.

The classic beach holiday is an all time favourite. Whether you’re an activity addict who enjoys surfing, sailing and diving, or simply prefer to bask in the sun and relax to the soothing sound of waves, a beach holiday can cater to you. With some 12,000 miles of coastline, the USA is spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches; some of the most popular include Maui in Hawaii, Dunedin in Florida, Outer Banks in North Carolina and Southampton in New York.

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by Andy Burrows

Visitors to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand come for the quaint, unhurried pace of life, the bargain shopping and the potential to break out on retreats into the mountains and jungle with a trekking trip. Whatever your reason for coming, Chiang Mai promises plenty of opportunities for excitement, relaxation and historic journeys into the city’s past.
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by R. Ritchie -

Australia, the world’s largest island, has some of the best surfing beaches to be found anywhere. Here, visiting the beach is as much a social experience as an opportunity for relaxation and water sports, since the beach is integral to Australian culture. While there will always be disagreement over which of the thousands of beaches are the best, the following selection represents a variety of urban and regional surf beaches that are popular with both surfers and those looking for a fun day on the beach.
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by Steve Greenwood

Valencia can be found on the eastern coast of Spain and is bordered by the regions of Catalonia, Aragon, Castilla la Mancha and Murcia. The official languages of the region are Castilian Spanish, which everyone is required to know by law throughout Spain under the Spanish Constitution of 1978, and also Valencia, which is similar to Catalan but under a different name.

Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca is known as the ‘White Coast’ as it offers miles of fine sandy beaches and a brilliant light, dry, hot climate. The main tourist resorts here are Benidorm and Alicante, although other popular holiday destinations include Gandia with a wonderful 14th century palace, and Altea offering traditional Spanish houses and a thriving artistic community.
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