What Not to Do During Your Ski Trip This Year
Grabbing your skis and heading for the fresh powder is one of the greatest feelings in the world. A great day on the slopes is a truly magical experience, as it allows an adventurous human to combine the bounties of nature and the adrenaline of risk taking. Unfortunately, a great day can quickly turn sour if you’re not familiar with common rules of courtesy and etiquette. The following is an important list of what not to do during your next ski trip.
Don’t Be Clueless
Gathering a few tidbits of information is essential to maximizing the fun you’ll be able to have during your trip. Knowing exactly where you’re going and the expected weather conditions is absolutely essential to packing efficiently and effectively. If you’ve never been to the area before, you’ll want to get a trail map and grooming report. Get a basic understanding of what areas are for which skill levels, and mentally take note of the proximity of certain landmarks, such as the main lodge or the lifts. Maybe where you can get a celebratory spritzer at the end of the day! Read more…
Bike Trip through the Fall Colors
When motorcyclists think about fall foliage, they’d think about the New England area first. Motorcyclists can drive around Western Maine, particularly on Route 133, to see the old mill cities and apple orchard across this part of Maine. Driving west will lead towards the White Mountain area of New Hampshire, where riders can stay at the mythical Bretton Woods Hotel or travel south on US Route three to hotels around stunning Lake Winnipesaukee. Bike riders can travel south thru Western New Hampshire off the Kancamangus Road, or New Hampshire Route 112, straddling between the borders of Vermont and New Hampshire. Heading without delay west on US Route two leads to Montpelier and the guts of Vermont.
Photo by John Gresham
Vermont is celebrated for its foliage environment along with its covered bridges going over the Connecticut Brook. Route two brings riders deeper in the state towards shocking Lake Champlain round the Burlington metro area. Unlike southern New England, these states in the north are sparsely populated, so a visitor’s guide is a beneficial tool for travel information. Top foliage happens all though October, but early colors are seen in September. Read more…
The Caribbean’s Top Five Golf Courses
If you’re looking for an island golfing experience, head off to the Caribbean. There is a wealth of courses available, allowing you to enjoy a range of environments, from jungles to oceans and mountains. Many new courses have been developed; thanks mainly to a new kind of turf that has been developed that can withstand the sun and sea-spray and makes for beautiful fairways. Here are our tips for five destinations that you really should consider when booking your luxury or all-inclusive Caribbean holiday:
1. Port Royal, Bermuda
Fore! by tassonik, on Flickr
This par 71 course was opened to rival the local members-only Mid Ocean Club and is in the same league as that exclusive course. It has new greens, bunkers and lakes with stunning views from most holes. It is suitable for golfers of all abilities, from enthusiastic amateurs keen to play on such a beautiful course to professionals training to take part in the annual Grand Slam of Golf for the chance to win £375,000. Green fees are roughly £100. Read more…
Top Paragliding Destinations around the World
Adrenaline rush is a big part of any adventure trip and knowing which are the best activities and destinations to get your blood pumping is exactly what you need on your extreme travels. Paragliding is a good mix of adventure and control for those less courageous or, well, crazy, of us! The adventurous traveler gets to experience the ride up the top of a mountain or hill, they then gets all suited up and ready to take the plunge, then jumps from up high and while rapidly descending, they experience wildly beautiful sceneries, along with the unique feeling of slowly gliding through the air currents.
The most experienced paragliding practitioners will always jump by themselves, choosing their own route and enjoying the silence. But the less experienced ones of us will always have the option of tandem paragliding , leaving all the hard work to a well versed pro that will take them safely, more or less, to their destination!
Here are some of the best travel destinations for paragliding lovers, handpicked from across the globe: Read more…
Skiing in Verbier
Verbier is one of Switzerland’s foremost resorts, which sits high in the Alps and affords stunning panoramic views into neighbouring France and Italy. Verbier village is mainly made up of chalet style architecture and is a lively place, particularly noted for its excellent nightlife. Skiing in the resort is varied, with great off piste and bump runs, combining well with some wide, excellently groomed pistes. The accommodation also offers a lot of choice from luxury ski chalets in Verbier to self catering apartments, so most types of budgets can be serviced.
Skiers in search of some challenging skiing are sure to get their fill in Verbier. Many of the toughest runs can be found up on the Mount Fort and 4 Valleys Ski Area, which gives great access to a large number of advanced runs. Many of these require a mountain guide to be skied safely, however the front face of Mount Fort has a huge and steep mogul field that is popular with experienced skiers. Verbier has a number of runs that are labelled “itineraries” – pistes that are marked but not maintained or controlled. One of the most adventurous – though not necessarily the most technically challenging – is a long red run that drops off the top of the 2950 metre high Col des Gentianes. Read more…
Top 10 Travel Destinations For The Adrenalin Junkie
Are you an adrenalin junkie? Does the thought of jumping several hundred meters off the ground into a huge abyss fill you with unspeakable thrill? Do you want to experience the adrenalin rush other countries have to offer? Then you need to head to one of the countries listed in this article. There are magnificent, mind-blowing adventures in store for you at these hand-picked destinations!
1. New Zealand
New Zealand, especially Queensland, has everything that you could possibly want in your adventure seeking bones! Go bungee jumping, tandem skydiving, jet boating and white water rafting. While you’re at it, get your fill of spelunking, white water rafting and skydiving as well.
New Zealand’s spectacular geography, lakes, forests and unspoilt natural beauty makes this country a fabulous place for an adventure vacation. From, New Zealand really has everything that you could be looking for. Read more…
Adventure to Try this Summer – Night Time Scuba Diving
Have you ever gone diving before? While not everyone has participated in scuba diving, many are at least aware of what diving is but, have you ever tried of or heard of diving at night? Night diving involves suiting up, putting on underwater lights, and enjoying what the oceanic environment has to offer once the sun goes down. For many, diving at night is an even more thrilling experience than the routine daytime diving.
Getting ready for a night dive
For people who think diving under hundreds of feet of water is scary enough; doing the same in the dark may seem a bit over the top. Though it may sound a bit daunting or even dangerous, it is relatively safe. Safety is rarely an issue when night diving is done properly and with trained and professional divers. As explained by Dr. Donna Blair, a Fresno dentist and diving enthusiast, “as long as you do things the way you’re supposed to, it’s relatively safe. I kind of like it better because it’s a lot easier to see your fellow divers because they’re all wearing lights.” Read more…
