วันพุธที่ 25 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2552

travel in Montana



Louis Jimenez was telling me about the great fly fishing on the Kootenai River. Louis is an alumnus of Valier High School, Valier, so he's been around a long time.
they had 94.9 - KYSS on in the background & were having a lovely conversation. That's when it hit me. I should let you all know about the great stuff to see in Montana.
There are the awesome white slopes in the winter where you can go skiing or even heli-skiing. Then there is the peaceful wilderness -- a place of solitude where you can enjoy nature or climb it!
there is so much to do in Montana that I know where to begin.
There are great mountain climbing spots in Montana. & if you enjoy rafting there are lots of white water rafting spots & even some great canoeing places.
You will enjoy the things of the past such as the dinosaur trail. This tour consists of fifteen stops where you can see where they dug up dinos. Then of coursework, there is the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center. Of work what would a trip be without a visit to the local museum? An excellent choice would be the Moss Mansion Museum.
Natural Wonders:
Here is a short list of places I would suggest going --
Yellowstone Country
Bighorn Canyon
Whitefish Lake State Park
Glacier National Park
Historic Highlights:
Yellowstone historic center
Fifteen stop Dino Dig Tour
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center
Crazy Mountain Museum
Museum of the Rockies
While you are at it, you should consider taking in a number of the lots of ghost towns like Comet or Old Chico.
American computer Museum
There are also lots of registered historic places that are real unknown gems. Here are a few that are worth your considerations: Soldiers' Home Historic District Flathead County, Dokken-Nelson Funeral Home Gallatin County, Ringeling House Granite County & Birch Creek CCC Camp in Beaverhead County.
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วันจันทร์ที่ 23 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2552

Travel Tips to European Countries: Germany


About the country
The Federal republic of Germany is the most influential country of Europe. It has witnessed the most controversial facts of history like Nazism, Holy Roman Empire and the building and demolition of the Berlin wall. With many magnificent castles it has wealth of art and culture. German is the widely spoken language in German, but outsiders can find many English speaking locals especially in the common tourist destinations.
Weather
The weather here is very unpredictable as there is a possibility of rain almost all months, so carry clothes accordingly. April and May are the months of spring which brings in full bloom of fruits and flowers. Months from May to September have very fine weather with sunny skies and offers the best time for traveling and site-seeing. People who have a passion for sports like swimming, hiking, and cycling can have the best time here during these months. Winter sports can be enjoyed at the resorts in the months from November to early March. The temperatures are below freezing and the days are too short (comprise of only six to eight months) in winter.
Local Customs
Locals greet each other by handshaking and saying Guten Tag. To say goodbye, people use Auf Wiedersehen. Guests are expected to bring uncovered and odd number of flowers, especially roses, when visiting someone’s home. The guests are welcomed with either food or refreshments. At the table, hosts say ‘Guten Appetit’ to which the guests should reply with ‘Ebenfalls’. Smoking should be better avoided in public areas. Locals dress informally but certain occasions like opera, theatre, certain restaurants and social functions call for formal wear.
Electricity
220 V, 50 Hz
Moving Around
The best way to get around is to buy the Welcome cards or the city passes which allows the customer to access unlimited bus facility in many cities of Germany. It also gives special offer on certain tourist attractions. For flexibility one can rent-a-car or go for chauffer driven cars. Along with the rent, VAT of 16% is payable. Car insurance should be available before hand in case of any accident. The speed limit within the cities is mostly 50kph and 100kph on the highways.Nine stars
The nine stars of Southwest Germany comprise of Baden-Baden, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, Heilbronn, Mannheim, Pforzheim Stuttgart, and Ulm. They are considered to be some of the beautiful cities of Europe. Each of the cities play a vital role in the culture of Germany. Baden-Baden has few of the finest resorts and also has Europe’s second largest opera and concert hall. Freiburg is known as the historic city center and is famous for cobblestone mosiacs, open streams and ancient alleys. Heidelberg has world famous castles and Germany’s oldest university. Karlsruhe has the famous museum Center for Art and Media. Look out for various amusements along the Nectar river of Heilbronn. Pforzheim is the capital for watches and jewelry. Stuttgart is famous for theatres and opera. Ulm is the birth place of Albert Einstein and is also house to the world’s tallest hurch spire.
Travel
The national airline that serves Germany is Lufthansa. Bwelin-Tegel airport is situated at 8 km away from the city and it takes about 20 minutes to reach there. There is a provision of duty free shops, banks, post office, eateries, conference hall, and car hire and tourism information for the passengers.
Another busy airport is the Frankfurt airport which is located at 13km away from the city. Buses take about 20 minutes to get there. Taxis are available at any time. The Intercity railway network at the airport also provides international services to Hungary, Switzerland and Austria. The facilities provided here are duty free shops, left luggage, restaurants, banks, conference halls, post office, car hire and tourism information. No departure tax is levied on the passengers.
Those wishing to travel by sea can avail the ferry connections to Finland, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Latvia, and Norway.
Eurostar provides railway service to and from Belgium, France and the UK. Booking can be made by telephone. The Inter-Rail offers unlimited second class train travel within 29 European countries. The Eurailpass offers unlimited first class train travel within 17 European countries. EuroCity and InterCity trains have a restaurant on board, providing food and drinks. InterCity Express target the business class and provides services such as fully equipped office, conference compartments, etc. Tourist over 17 years of age can carry alcohol and tobacco with them within permissible limits.

Going back to Roman times, risks have been shared during times of tragedy and unforeseen circumstances, such as earthquakes, floods and the like. The first formal and recorded insurance company, Lloyd's of London, was formed in 1769 and their founding principal remains intact today - to gather the premiums of clients as a pool of resources in order to return to clients who experience unexpected and unforeseen but covered events. So, that is the secret really, plan for the unexpected and unforeseen and make sure you're covered, especially when you're travelling. Whether your trip is a quick one or a round the world cruise, there are many good reasons for travel insurance. Here are just 7 things you should do before you buy your travel insurance:
Whatever you do, please explore the market and educate yourself with all the terms and terminologies of the travel insurance cover that will help you to avail the best travel insurance.
Certainly check what is included in your travel insurance policy but most importantly, check what is EXCLUDED from your travel insurance policy.
Research the area you are going to. What is the weather likely to be like? Is there any danger of hurricanes or tropical storms? Floods? How about Mosquito borne disease? What is the crime rate like? Whatever the perceived dangers your research uncovers then make sure that your travel insurance covers you for that eventuality. It is no good after the event to find out that you are not covered for rabid dog attacks (because there are so many in that particular area).
Discuss Your Existing Medical Conditions and Requirements - You need to carefully assess your likely medical requirements and make sure that these are declared to the travel insurance company.
If you intend to drive make sure that you are adequately covered. Many hire companies charge astronomic excesses in case of an accident. Make sure that you insured for that excess (and it will be a lot cheaper than paying the hire company's rates for that same cover).
Make sure you have the necessary documentation for travel in that country. Take Spain for example which is part of the European community and will offer free health care say to a UK citizen on holiday or living there. There are certain conditions, one of which is that you must have a UK E111 form, if you don't have that, you will not be treated. You must also go to a national health hospital, which are not in abundance in certain areas of Spain.
If travelling in Europe, it may pay to get a EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) as this will remove a lot of worry should you need any emergency treatment.
Okay, so there you have it. 7 things to do before buying travel insurance for the next trip you make. The other alternative of course is to not take out travel insurance, or to stay at home. Now, there's an idea. But seriously, as always when taking out insurance, especially travel insurance, read the fine print first. Importantly, find out before you go what is excluded, not just included. So, always read the fine print. For example, accidental coverage is not provided in case of drunken driving, driving under the influence of narcotic substances etc. Exclusions are also provided for accidents during risky sports like bungee jumping, car racing, (insert for your favourite potentially dangerous sport here), scuba diving, white water rafting, flying (except as passenger in regular airliners), gliding, skiing, bike racing, diving, mountaineering, windsurfing etc. The list goes on. That means in case of accidents in these situations the insurance company is not liable to pay any amount to the insured

วันเสาร์ที่ 21 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2552

Holiday Sardinia 2009: 15% discount


Sardinia holiday 2009: 15% discount for bookings + 1 child free
Book now your vacation in Sardinia for the months of May, June and July 2009. Flamingo Resort Hotel in Sardinia offers special promotion with 15% discount for all bookings that arrive before 23 March 2009. The book offers Sardinia soon be added to the bid and 1 child free with our great deals for families with more children. An excellent offer valid only for reservations to be made within this week, for all types of rooms at the Flamingo Resort: standard rooms, superior rooms with sea view, suite "I Nidi and suites with sea view.
By booking now you can also take advantage of exceptional discounts offered by RyanAir and Easy Jet for cheap flights. Flamingo Resort Hotel is located 38 kilometers from Cagliari airport and you can book the transfer to and from Cagliari airport by private car or minibus.
Inside the Flamingo Resort you will have: the private beach with direct access from the Hotel, where you can enjoy the beautiful sea of Sardinia South: the Spa at Ippocampo inside where you can make a relaxing massage and spa treatments to rejuvenate after a winter of work; Miniclub devoted a great holiday for children, where children can play during certain hours of the day, followed by attentive staff and qualified; three excellent restaurants; three beautiful pools with sea view.
For a relaxing holiday in Sardinia, in close contact with nature, immersed in an oasis of elegance and comfort, Hotel Flamingo Resort will satisfy every need.
You can also book directly at the hotel by jeep tours, quad and montainbike. You can choose to go into the rubber boat bays and beautiful beaches of Southern Sardinia and then you can make food and wine tours to taste the excellent food and wine of Sardinia.
For more information: FLAMINGO RESORT HOTEL Santa Margherita di Pula South Sardinia Internet site: http://www.hotelflamingosardinia.com/

Five Star Hotels in Goa - Experience Luxury in the Most Royal Way


Goa welcomes millions of tourists every year. With its pristine beaches, exotic nightlife, delectable cuisine and also a vibrant way of life, Goa tops the list of holiday destinations for travelers from all over the world. To cater to the guests on a luxury holiday, Goa is equipped with a number of five star accommodation options. These five star hotels in Goa are fitted with a host of amenities to make the stay for the guests, an extremely pleasant one. Out of all the star hotels in Goa, the ones that offer for beachside views are the most popular ones. There are a number of options in this category also available and guests can book with them much prior to their arrival. With well decorated and tastefully furnished rooms, spacious interiors and elegant exteriors, the five star Goa hotels definitely reiterate the warmth and hospitality of the people of the place. The 5 star hotels in Goa can be divided into the categories of Deluxe Hotels, Beach Resorts, heritage Hotels, Business Hotels as well as the Luxury Hotels. Each of the aforesaid categories has a distinct character of their own offering the guests a really wide platter of varieties to choose from. Most of these 5 star hotels in Goa have the mentioned amenities fitted in them - Classic exteriors, Ornately decorated interiors, More than 100 guest rooms to choose from, Suites, deluxe rooms, standard rooms, sea facing rooms… the list of available variety of guestrooms is impressive, Imposing façade to bring in tranquility in the ambience, In house multi cuisine restaurants, Recreational facilities like swimming pool and discotheques, Health facilities like Jacuzzi, Gym, Sauna and Spa.Goa is a paradise for all sorts of tourists. Besides the business and leisure travelers, Goa is also a great destination for adventure sports enthusiasts, art and culture lovers as well as honeymooners. Therefore there are enough specialties also in store to cater to these guests as well. While on one hand people can participate in adventure sports like parasailing, snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing and even bullfighting, guests on honeymoon on the other hand can spend quiet moments to themselves in the tranquil beaches. A few of the names in the list of 5 star hotels in Goa worth mentioning here are - Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Taj Exotica, Hotel Goa Marriott Resort, Hotel Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa, Intercontinental The Lalit Goa Resort, Hotel The Leela Palace, Hotel Majorda Beach Resort, Ramada Caravela Resort, Hotel Cidade De Goa Resort.Most of the popular hotel chains of the country have their properties in the state of Goa and this makes the selection of choices available, all the more interesting. Since the five star hotels in Goa offer for so many amenities, be assured of having a great vacation here.

Thailand Hotels: Living in comfort in Thailand


Thailand is among the famous tourist destinations in South-East Asia. Bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia, Thailand is known for its fascinating culture and great pristine beaches. Globetrotters from various parts of the world come to Thailand to discover Asia at its best. To offer quality accommodation to travelers, large number of Thailand hotels has come up in every big and small city.
Accommodation
There are various categories of Thailand hotels ranging from luxury hotels to budget hotels and from deluxe hotels to mid-range hotels. Most of the hotels in Thailand are concentrated in tourist areas like Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai Kanchanaburi, Pattaya, Sukhothai, and Surat Thani.
The main attraction of Thailand is its beaches. So, you are sure to find large number of Thailand hotels and resorts in the islands and beaches of the country. If you want to spend your vacation in Ko Chang Island in the midst of serene surroundings you can stay in Alina Grande Resort, Independent Bo Bungalows KC Grande Resort, and Koh Chang Kacha Resort & Spa.In Krabi you can put up in Nadivana Serviced Apartments, Phanom Bencha Mountain Resort and others
If you are planning to visit Bangkok you can stay either in the luxury hotels or budget hotels depending on your choice. There are several hotels on Sukhumvit Road and Khao San Road. Sukhumvit Road is a home to budget hotels. Shangri - La Hotel Bangkok is a luxury hotel of the city where you can enjoy unrestrained lavishness. The Bangkok hotels offer easy reach to Suvarnabhumi Airport and tourist places like Wat Arun and The Grand Palace.
Chiang Mai with its mountains and lush countryside also welcomes tourist all throughout the year. Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi are the luxurious hotels of the city. There are also mid-range and budget hotel in Chiang Mai like Central Duangtawan Hotel and Backpacker House.
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