RSSTwisting in the Wind: Great European Roller Coaster Videos
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Europe, land of castles and culture. But sometimes you need more thrills than a trip to an art museum can give. Sometimes you just want to get the wind in your hair and scream. Here’s a guide to 15 of Europe’s top roller coasters that you’ll want to consult next time you need to let loose.
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Europe, land of castles and culture. But sometimes you need more thrills than a trip to an art museum can give. Sometimes you just want to get the wind in your hair and scream. Here’s a guide to 15 of Europe’s top roller coasters that you’ll want to consult next time you need to let loose.
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Where to go for Winter Golf
If the winter weather has you down then there is no better cure than a trip around the links. Here are some spots to consider.
Pebble Beach:. In 1929 the first tournaments were held in Pebble Beach, introducing the golfing community to this beautiful region of California. Not only does California’s Pebble Beach area offer fantastic golf, it also has scenic appeal that is not oft rivaled. A gem through and through.
Scottsdale /Phoenix: Arizona has more golf courses per capita than any other state west of the Mississippi River and the Scottsdale/Phoenix area offers so many you could golf a different one every day for more than six months. Snow birds will also revel in the dry heat this desert community offers visitors in the depths of winter.
Hilton Head Island: Known the world over for the quality of courses, the island hosts a remarkable 40 options for duffers of every skill and financial level. In addition to the magnificent golf, the islands off the coast of South Carolina give visitors over 12 miles of safe, clean beaches, more than 300 shops and 200 dining options. A vacation that makes relaxing easy and accessible.
Orlando: This mecca of tourism is the self-proclaimed Golf Capital of the World and the 150 golf courses in the city helps support this claim. Novices can sign up for classes at the top-notch golf schools located in the region. And everyone knows what other activities Orlando has to offer for the entire family, not matter what their ages, lifestyles, likes and needs.
If the winter weather has you down then there is no better cure than a trip around the links. Here are some spots to consider.
Ski Lake Tahoe
For skiers there is nothing quite like the fluffy powder dusting the slopes in Lake Tahoe. The incredible scenic views and the magnificent resorts frequently get hit with record breaking snowfalls, which set a skier’s heart racing. And the area features more ski resorts than any other destination in North America.
Between the North and South Lake Tahoe resorts are 17,000 acres of terrain with more than 100 lifts and 500 runs. There is something for everyone, no matter what your skill level or your level of daring.
Lake Tahoe was born from the depths of the earth as a cataclysmic volcanic and icy glacier worked to carve and sculpt the region. The pristine blue water and towering peaks reminds visitors of this environmental wonder and its pure nature. The 35 feet of snowfall annually keeps Mother Nature in the forefront as visitors realize that we’re all at her mercy and simultaneously held in her blessing.
To ski across this vista is a power trip like no other, a sense of accomplishment fills your soul as you conquer the tricky terrain and glide across the earth at an earth shattering speed. The beauty of the region fills your vision as you whip down the slopes and become one with this grandiose environmental wonder.
For skiers there is nothing quite like the fluffy powder dusting the slopes in Lake Tahoe. The incredible scenic views and the magnificent resorts frequently get hit with record breaking snowfalls, which set a skier’s heart racing. And the area features more ski resorts than any other destination in North America.
Between the North and South Lake Tahoe resorts are 17,000 acres of terrain with more than 100 lifts and 500 runs. There is something for everyone, no matter what your skill level or your level of daring.
Lake Tahoe was born from the depths of the earth as a cataclysmic volcanic and icy glacier worked to carve and sculpt the region. The pristine blue water and towering peaks reminds visitors of this environmental wonder and its pure nature. The 35 feet of snowfall annually keeps Mother Nature in the forefront as visitors realize that we’re all at her mercy and simultaneously held in her blessing.
To ski across this vista is a power trip like no other, a sense of accomplishment fills your soul as you conquer the tricky terrain and glide across the earth at an earth shattering speed. The beauty of the region fills your vision as you whip down the slopes and become one with this grandiose environmental wonder.
Go spelunking in Slovenia
Slovenia’s Postojnska cave has been attracting tourists for more than 175 years. Indeed, the home to the rare human fish has been visited by humans since as early as the 13th Century.
These ancient caverns are home to some of the world’s most spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, as well as rare species of animals and fossils from the ice age..
Guided tours of the cave begin at the cave railway station and take about an hour and a half. The train first carries visitors through an artificial tunnel to a passage, known as the Upturned Ship. Next comes the Gothic Hall, rich in stalactite decoration, where the remains of ice age animals have been found. Many of the geological formations along the route have names that reflect their peculiar shapes. The most famous are the Turtle, the Cone, the Palms, the Charcoal Heaps, the Curtain, the Dwarf.
The tour continues on foot at the great mountain, where the trail goes into the White Hall, the Red Hall, the Tiger Hall and the Winter Hall, all the way to the Brilliant Passage, the home of the Brilliant, the world’s most famous stalagmite and the symbol of Postojna Cave. Visitors then reboard the train and return to the surface.
Postojnska is the largest karst cave in Slovenia. Across the country there are some 8,000 more karst caves already discovered, and a number are open for visitors. The Škocjan caves in particular are already inscribed on the World Heritage List and include the largest underground canyon in the world. Along with others including Pivka Cave, Black Cave and Vilenica Cave, this makes Slovenia a must-see destination for all cave fans.
For more information about visiting the caves, visit www.postojnska-jama.si/?cat=9&lang=en.
Slovenia’s Postojnska cave has been attracting tourists for more than 175 years. Indeed, the home to the rare human fish has been visited by humans since as early as the 13th Century.
These ancient caverns are home to some of the world’s most spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, as well as rare species of animals and fossils from the ice age..
Guided tours of the cave begin at the cave railway station and take about an hour and a half. The train first carries visitors through an artificial tunnel to a passage, known as the Upturned Ship. Next comes the Gothic Hall, rich in stalactite decoration, where the remains of ice age animals have been found. Many of the geological formations along the route have names that reflect their peculiar shapes. The most famous are the Turtle, the Cone, the Palms, the Charcoal Heaps, the Curtain, the Dwarf.
The tour continues on foot at the great mountain, where the trail goes into the White Hall, the Red Hall, the Tiger Hall and the Winter Hall, all the way to the Brilliant Passage, the home of the Brilliant, the world’s most famous stalagmite and the symbol of Postojna Cave. Visitors then reboard the train and return to the surface.
Postojnska is the largest karst cave in Slovenia. Across the country there are some 8,000 more karst caves already discovered, and a number are open for visitors. The Škocjan caves in particular are already inscribed on the World Heritage List and include the largest underground canyon in the world. Along with others including Pivka Cave, Black Cave and Vilenica Cave, this makes Slovenia a must-see destination for all cave fans.
For more information about visiting the caves, visit www.postojnska-jama.si/?cat=9&lang=en.
Voluntourism - A New Trend in Travel
An increasing number of travelers are foregoing the usual beach vacation for something more meaningful. Dubbed “voluntourism,” the concept combines travel with helping others around the globe. A typical trip might involve building homes or schools or caring for wildlife in a nature preserve.
Most voluntourism trips also include free days to explore the area and sightsee. To make finding a trip that’s right for your skills and interests easier, a number of operators have sprung up that organize such trips.
- STA Travel - This student travel wholesaler offers a wide array of opportunities, including many voluntourism trips.
- International Volunteer Headquarters - This organization matches individuals with humanitarian projects around the globe for trips beginning at two weeks in length.
- Earth Watch - Earth Watch travelers supplement field research teams around the world.
So, if the usual, predictable vacation has lost its appeal consider voluntourism.
An increasing number of travelers are foregoing the usual beach vacation for something more meaningful. Dubbed “voluntourism,” the concept combines travel with helping others around the globe. A typical trip might involve building homes or schools or caring for wildlife in a nature preserve.
Most voluntourism trips also include free days to explore the area and sightsee. To make finding a trip that’s right for your skills and interests easier, a number of operators have sprung up that organize such trips.
- STA Travel - This student travel wholesaler offers a wide array of opportunities, including many voluntourism trips.
- International Volunteer Headquarters - This organization matches individuals with humanitarian projects around the globe for trips beginning at two weeks in length.
- Earth Watch - Earth Watch travelers supplement field research teams around the world.
So, if the usual, predictable vacation has lost its appeal consider voluntourism.
Scuba Diving in Hawaii
If you enjoy scuba diving, Hawaii is a fantastic destination that offers great diversity for scuba divers. Hawaii is made up of over 100 individual islands, with scuba diving locations positioned most prominently on six of those islands.
If you enjoy scuba diving, Hawaii is a fantastic destination that offers great diversity for scuba divers. Hawaii is made up of over 100 individual islands, with scuba diving locations positioned most prominently on six of those islands.
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