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Wintergreen Resort Ski Vacation – Perfect Getaway From The City

December 16th, 2010 | Author: admin

Wintergreen Resort Ski Vacation – Perfect Getaway From The City

Wintergreen Resort Ski Vacation – Perfect Getaway From The City

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Wintergreen Resort Ski Vacation – Perfect Getaway From The City

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Known as the single best ski resort in the South, the Wintergreen Resort in Virginia won the 2005 #1 Best Ski Resort in the Mid-Atlantic region. Offering skiing, snowboarding, tubing, with along with many other winter activities along Virginia’s eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wintergreen features 11,000 acres with 19 trails, a top elevation of 3,516 feet, and a 1,003 foot vertical drop.

Beginners, intermediates, and experts will all find suitable trails at Wintergreen Resort. To accommodate skiers, there are six lifts, including five chair lifts and one surface lift. There is also a dedicated terrain park for snowboarding. A new advanced ski trail, “The Outer Limits”, is 2,100 feet long and 50-100 feet wide, with a sustained 38 degree pitch for 1,000 feet.

Another upgrade is the second high-speed six-passenger chairlift, plus 100% computerized snowmaking due to an annual snowfall of only There is also a world class golf course located near the resort.

Experience breathtaking views of the Appalachian Mountains, while surrounded by luxury that most people only dream of. Over 300 condominiums and vacation villas are beautifully scattered through the mountain retreat, with the Wintergarden Spa and Aquatics & Fitness Center having completed a million dollar addition, now containing whirlpools, hot tubs, massage and spa treatments, cosmetology services, and a fully equipped aquatics and fitness facility. Swimming pools are available with one indoor and five outdoor pools.

Other activities include tubing, snowmobiling, tennis, hiking, and horseback riding. The Out of Bounds Adventure Center is a very popular attraction at the resort with rock climbing and bungee trampolines. The Outdoor Wilderness Leadership school offers corporate retreats, real rock climbing, rappelling, and mountain biking. While vacationing at Wintergreen Resort, make time to see the civil war history attractions, and visit the local wineries as well. Also take time to enjoy the Wintergreen Spa. At the spa, you can be pampered with massages, body wraps, skin treatments, and nail care. You can also visit the Mountaintop Aquatic and Fitness Center which features the latest in cardiovascular equipment, strength equipment, heated pools, hot tubs, steam rooms, and saunas.

Wintergreen resort is an ideal spot for a family to vacation and become involved in a variety of craft workshops, campfires, storytelling, hay rides, and many more community events that are scheduled throughout the year. There are many planned activities for families, including winter hiking, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and swimming in a cozy indoor pool.

The Wintergreen Performing Arts has many musical performances throughout the year that are sure to delight everyone. If a person is less interested in culture, and more interested in nature, the Wintergreen Nature Foundation is for them. This foundation promotes the understanding and conservation of natural resources that the Blue Ridge Mountains are famous for.

No matter what your interests are, if getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life is what you want, this is the number one spot in the South for fun, relaxation, and rejuvenation. The Wintergreen Resort is open all year long, with activities that are suitable for every season.

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Hello From Nova Scotia – Part 19 – Arrival In Halifax And A Stunning Musical Performance – Drum!

November 3rd, 2010 | Author: admin

Hello From Nova Scotia – Part 19 – Arrival In Halifax And A Stunning Musical Performance – Drum!

Slowly but surely my Nova Scotia discoveries were coming to an end. I only had one evening and one full day left after discovering the South West portion of this province over the last four days, following my last stops along the South Shore in Lunenburg and Peggy’s Cove. As I rolled into town late in the afternoon I noticed the landscape: lots of lakes and waterways interspersed with low-lying hills. One of my first impressions was that many of the neighbourhoods had beautiful houses with well-kept gardens and established trees. Halifax presented itself as a very picturesque city. I did not have a Halifax city map on me, but I figured if I only headed east I’d hit the oceanfront sooner or later, which I did right near Pleasant Point, one of Halifax’ largest public parks. A friendly local gentleman redirected me to downtown Halifax to Barrington Street which is where my abode for two nights, the Delta Barrington Hotel, was located.

With his directions I was able to make my way downtown and had no problem finding my hotel. I breezed through check-in and went upstairs to my room to relax for a bit and take advantage of the in-room high-speed Internet connection. After refreshing myself I was ready for an evening of discoveries and I started to stroll down to the waterfront.

With its strategic location on the Atlantic Ocean, Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and Eastern Canada’s most important seaport. With an estimated population of roughly 385,000 residents throughout the metropolitan area, Halifax is Atlantic Canada’s largest population centre and a major economic centre on Canada’s east coast. Major employers include the Department of National Defense (Halifax has had a military role for several centuries due to its strategic location), the Port of Halifax, various government services and private sector companies. Several universities are located here including Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University and Mount Saint Vincent University.

Halifax dates back more than two and a half centuries: it was founded in 1749, as the shire town of Halifax County and the provincial capital. It was originally established by the British to provide a counter-balance to the French presence in Quebec and Acadia (present-day New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island and the Gaspé Peninsula). Today’s Halifax Regional Municipality includes the neighbouring cities of Dartmouth and Bedford since amalgamation in 1996.

The coastline of the Halifax Regional Municipality encompasses about 400 km and is heavily indented with numerous deeps inlets protruding into the countryside. The topography is varied and ranges from lush farmland in the outlying regions to forested rolling hills. The climate is more moderate than in Central Canada and temperatures generally vary between about -5 degrees Celsius in the winter and 23 degrees Celsius in the summer.

Halifax is well-known for its cultural offerings which are enhanced by the large concentration of post-secondary students. Its music scene in particular is very vibrant and in recent years, Halifax has also become an important film production centre. The city itself is the largest growing area in the Maritimes and is connected to the rest of Canada and the world through a major airport. Via Rail’s eastern terminus is located in Halifax.

I headed straight east from my hotel via Duke Street to the waterfront to a complex called “Historic Properties” – a collection of historic buildings that was restored and redeveloped in the early 1970s. Many of the buildings in this complex are former warehouses of the privateers, pirates who were licensed by the British crown to raid enemy vessels. They brought back plentiful bounty that was stored in these warehouses. One of the most famous of these privateers was a fellow name Enos Collins, who started the Halifax Banking Company, the first bank in Nova Scotia.

Right at the foot of Duke Street, next to the Metro Transit Ferry Terminal that takes you over to Dartmouth, I discovered one of Halifax’ treasured icons: Theodore Too is a tugboat modeled after a popular character in a Canadian children’s television show named “Theodore Tugboat”. Today the Theodore Too is available for harbour tours, private charters, birthday parties and school groups.

I headed further south along the waterfront along “Harbourwalk”, Halifax’s famous Waterfront Trail. The sun had already set and the moon was shining over the picturesque Halifax Harbour. My destination was Pier 20, location of the celebrated show “DRUM!”, a musical presentation of Nova Scotia’s four founding cultures. I reached the location about half an hour before show time and people were already lining up in the common areas outside the theatre.

Right around 8 pm I took my seat and fortunately I was located right in the front row on the right side of the stage. The idea behind DRUM! is to shine a light on Nova Scotia’s four principal cultures: Black, Acadian, Aboriginal and Celtic. The evening began with a dramatic performance of aboriginal musicians playing their drums and singing an introductory song in their native Mi’kmaq language.

They were joined by an entire ensemble of musicians, dancers and singers who came on stage to share their music and from that point forward the entire evening was a beautiful carousel of music and song from four different cultures. The sophisticated lighting, video images and narrated poetry underscored the symbolic content of this performance that challenged the senses on every level.

DRUM! was originally conceived as a 45 minute tourism promotion piece as the main stage show at Tall Ships 2000, a special racing event that featured sailing vessels from all over the world. In 2004 DRUM! was turned into a full-length production and performed for ten nights in its specially designed theatre at the Halifax waterfront. The current run of DRUM! in Halifax will be followed by a tour through the United States starting in Florida and finishing in Utah. A tour of Ontario and Saskatchewan will follow in May, and the production will return to the Halifax waterfront in September of 2007.

The performance unfolded as one heart-pumping combination of music, dance, poetry, video, rhythm and song. At one point three of the female performers got up on stage and sang a-capella in the most beautiful harmonies one can imagine. My breath was taken away by their performance. Acadian washboards, Celtic fiddles and bagpipes, Aboriginal drums and sultry black voices came together to celebrate FOUR CULTURES….. FOUR RHYTHMS…..ONE HEART.

The sold-out audience was captivated by these talented performers, the beauty of their music and their message. After the last extended standing ovation I left the theatre elated, moved and inspired, ready for another final day of discoveries in Halifax. DRUM! was breathtaking in its theatrical beauty and its musical performance, and its message still resonates with me. I ended up buying the CD of this production to take this beautiful music and its spirit home with me to Toronto.

Here at Travel and Transitions we celebrate cross-cultural connections and understanding, and DRUM! was as perfect a musical representation of this spirit as I have ever seen. DRUM! communicates a message to the world: “We can hold on to who we are and still share a song, a stage, a country, a world.”

It doesn’t get any better than that….

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Mt. Shasta – From Golf to Skiing to Spirituality

September 15th, 2010 | Author: admin

Mt. Shasta – From Golf to Skiing to Spirituality

One visit to the Mt. Shasta area in California will convince you that it is truly a vacation destination that will appeal to almost anyone, from golfers to skiers, and yes, to those seeking a more spiritual path.

Mt. Shasta is home to, well… Mt. Shasta, a 14,179-foot volcano, the second-highest peak in the Cascade Range. Yeah, it’s big. And beautiful. And, some claim, home to a vortex which attracts “New Age” types. A drive down Mt. Shasta Blvd. in Mt. Shasta City reveals a vast array of spiritual shops and assorted healers. You can buy singing bowls and tuning forks, divination tools, yoga supplies, vibrational sprays and magical jewelry. You find can all types of spiritual healers, such as those offering psychic hypnotherapy, reflexology, Reiki and energy work, vibrational healing and massage. If you’re into mineral baths, you can drive a few minutes north of Mt. Shasta City to Weed, where you’ll find therapeutic mineral baths at Stewart Mineral Springs (530-938-2222).

Those of you wishing to take vortex tours are definitely in luck, as there are numerous guided tours to choose from, including Shasta Vortex Adventures, which offers Mt. Shasta Guided Tours all year round. You can choose from guided hikes, healing earth journeys, bus tours and winter outings, such as snowshoe, cross country or telemark ski outings. Call them at 530-926-4326 for more information.

For those seeking outdoor activities and adventure, Mt. Shasta does not disappoint, no matter what season in which you’re visiting. During the warmer months you can hike or visit the many lakes which dot the area, including, of course, Lake Shasta, 10 miles north of Redding, the second largest lake in California, after Lake Tahoe. Shasta Lake is a very popular destination for boating, water-skiing, camping, and fishing. They also claim to be the houseboating and wakeboarding Capital of the World. Lake Shasta is also home to the Lake Shasta Caverns, which is open all year round. In order to view the underground caverns, visitors are taken on a 15-minute catamaran cruise across Lake Shasta, where they then board a bus which carries them up a mountainside, more than 800 feet above the lake, where the caves are accessible. All this for only ; for those 3 to 15. Call 1-800-795-CAVE for more information.

If the size of Lake Shasta is too overwhelming for you, as it was for me during one visit, you might want to visit a smaller lake near Mt. Shasta City, Lake Siskiyou, a 430 acre recreational and sailing lake, which offers some of the best bass and trout fishing in Northern California. You can purchase a cheap day pass and swim, picnic or rent pedal boats, or you can rent RV or camping space, or a cabin at Lake Siskiyou Resort and Camp (1-888-926-2618). The resort is open April 1st – October 31st and is very family friendly, with a great swimming area, sandy beach, and nightly movies in an outdoor amphitheater. The lake is actually closer to Mt. Shasta than Lake Shasta, and you can swim with the beautiful snow-covered mountain looming in the backdrop.

Close to Lake Siskiyou you’ll find Mount Shasta Resort, home to a championship golf course, as well as luxurious cabins and a day spa.

Skiers will delight in skiing Mt. Shasta at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park, where you’ll find 31 trails on 425 acres of skiable terrain. Night skiing is also provided on 14 trails and 3 lifts. The terrain level of difficulty is 20% beginner, 55% intermediate, and 25% advanced. There is also a cross country ski and snowshoe center for those wishing something other than downhill skiing. And for beginners, the ski park offers ski, snowboarding and telemark lessons.

Whether you’re looking for a place to get pampered, a place to enjoy the outdoors, or a place to explore the metaphysical, Mt. Shasta does truly have it all.

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Agra Hotel: Agra the City of Impressions From the Past

July 28th, 2010 | Author: admin

Agra Hotel: Agra the City of Impressions From the Past

Agra or the city of the Taj, many people from around the world come India to visit the Taj Mahal which is every tourists absolute delight. Agra was once the capital of India during the reign of Mughal Empire. The president of United States Bill Clinton rightfully said that Taj Mahal due to its significant feature regarding its architecture and emotional décor, it lies in the hearts of the people around the world. Agra or the city of the Taj as it is known all over the world is home to many other monuments also. Presenting its immense presence are the monuments like Agra fort, fatehpur Sikri, Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Musamman Burj, Jehangir’s Palace, Shish Mahal, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah, Akbar’s Mausoleum, and the Mariyam’s Tomb, to name a few. It is always advised to the tourists to go for a golden triangle tour to cities situated in the banks of Yamuna River that is Delhi-Agra-Jaipur.
The magnificent Taj Mahal is the pride of Agra city and since many tourists thrive Agra the people who wants to stay here for a while will usually look forward to a Taj view hotel Agra India.
Such as Oberoi hotel Agra guests can look forward to gracious interiors, conveniently styled service and Taj’s incomparable look and feel. Right sitting on the hotel’s balcony you can feel the presence of Taj and its royal presence. Since the hotel lays just 600 meters away from one of the Seventh wonders of the world. The hotel is breath taking luxurious and beautiful taking some of the inspiration from the one of the wonder itself. By staying in the hotel you can truly feel that the aura is straight out of an Indian fairytale. The interiors of the Oberoi hotel Agra are inspired by the Mughal interiors therefore there are Mughals instigated pools and terraced gardens. Besides Mughals architecture in design the hotel is studded with the very Indian design. Each of the premier room has been beautifully studded with the greatest kind of accessories and comfortable furnishings, the rooms offer a variety of services and dynamic facilities.
Hotel holiday inn Agra is a 4 star hotel located in the heart of city with 148 appointed rooms, the hotel is built for discerning travelers on leisure and business.The amenities that are given to the guests by the hotels are front desk, business cernter, bar, room service, restaurant, parking, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, Outdoor pool, Hair Dryer in room, satellite TV. The services offered are pool, childcare,barber,laundry, internet,travel desk, babysitting, beauty salon, currency exchange,In room telephone service, gift shop, Luggage Storage, Wake up service, Airport Shuttle.
The hotel holiday inn Agra is tastefully decorated with the highest quality fixtures and most adjustable furnishings.All of the rooms offer upscale facilities and a variety of amenities. There are AC, Cable TV,Direct Phone, Attbath shower, work desk, clock, hair dryer, double bed.
The hotels in Agra are upgraded offers for the tourists with excellent advanced conferencing and banqueting services, the hotel offers an exclusive business center that helps business travelers with all their needs.

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NICKELODEON GREENLIGHTS NEW SERIES FROM THE CREATORS OF THE ANIMATED TELEVISION HIT AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER

July 25th, 2010 | Author: admin

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Green Lake boy scout dies from rock bridge fall in Utah

July 24th, 2010 | Author: admin

Green Lake boy scout dies from rock bridge fall in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Authorities say an 18-year-old Boy Scout from Wisconsin has died after falling 100 feet from a rock formation in Utah.

WI Boy Scout dies after fall from UT rock bridge

July 22nd, 2010 | Author: admin

WI Boy Scout dies after fall from UT rock bridge
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities say an 18-year-old Boy Scout from Wisconsin has died after falling 100 feet from a rock formation in Utah. Anthony Alvin of Green Lake, Wis., was with a group of scouts and scout leaders when he fell Saturday morning at Gemini Bridges, near Moab.

River of hope: Veterans benefit from fly-fishing in Flaming Gorge

July 13th, 2010 | Author: admin

River of hope: Veterans benefit from fly-fishing in Flaming Gorge
Former Wall Street energy trader Dan Cook was on an around-the-world flyfishing expedition in 2007 when he was struck by a TV news report about the

Oil in Utah leaked from quarter-size hole

June 19th, 2010 | Author: admin

Oil in Utah leaked from quarter-size hole
Oil in Utah leaked from quarter-size hole – SALT LAKE CITY Chevron Corp. said Monday it belie

Chevron : Oil in Utah leaked from quarter-size hole

June 18th, 2010 | Author: admin

Chevron : Oil in Utah leaked from quarter-size hole
Hazmat crews use absorbent booms to control an oil spill in Liberty Park, Saturday, June 12, 2010 in Salt Lake City. A Chevron pipe broke in the foothills of Salt Lake, sending oil down Red Butte Creek, eventually dumping it into the park’s pond. (AP Photo/The Deseret News, Michael Brandy ) SALT LAKE TRIBUNE OUT; PROVO DAILY HERALD OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES