28th
May
2007
by Mike Mathews
When my wife and I recently stepped off a cruise ship in Skagway Alaska, we were excited to be revisiting some her family’s history. In 1897 her grandfather Jim and her great uncle Albert, joined almost 100,000 gold-rush prospectors who were going to the Klondike to search for gold. They were among the 30,000 or so prospectors who actually reached the Yukon. The journey was long and arduous and they walked most of the way as their pack horse was used to carry their supplies. The Canadian Northwest Mounted Police insisted that each Klondiker must bring a year worth of supplies with them before they were allowed to go to the Yukon. There were two routes through the mountains to Whitehorse on the Yukon River: Read the rest of this entry »
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posted in Canada, Cruises, Alaska, Train(Rail), Vacation, Northwest |
28th
May
2007
by Wain Roy
Traveling has always attracted mankind; more so, when it comes to plush landscapes, crystal waters, glorious flora and fauna, interesting activities, delightful parks, wind-swept beaches and more. There is so much to see around the world that it can almost drive you bonkers if you sit to plan the perfect vacation for you and your sweetheart. So here we have made your job easier by choosing the top five most romantic destinations to plop on for a short break, honeymoon or weekend away.
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posted in Italy, UK, Mediterranean, Beach, Romantic, Getaway, Vacation, Florida-Keys |
28th
May
2007
by Dave Huffman
Bringing the whole family on a vacation to the Lake of the Ozarks can lead to plenty of good, family fun. There is so much to do and see in the area. Many of the activities are made for families. Of course, if you are looking for specific family fun activities or events in the Lake area, there are many to suit families with members of all ages, even the most finicky. In short, the Lake of the Ozarks has family fun for everyone.
The following locations and activities are just a brief sampling of all that Osage Beach and surrounding areas have to offer families of all shapes and sizes.
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posted in Travel & Leisure, US, Skiing, Vacation |
