Tag Archive | "hiking"

Montserrat

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

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Montserrat

MONTSERRAT Visit The Modern-Day Pompeii “We had to break their arms off to fit them in body bags,” Tappy says as he jumps off the rooftop of Barclay’s Bank and lands with a whumpff on a 10-foot ash dune. “They were like statues, their hands covering their faces in fear.” We’re deep inside the ruins of Plymouth, the [...]

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The Waitukubuli National Trail

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

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The Waitukubuli National Trail

THE WAITUKUBULI NATIONAL TRAIL Hike to a Volcanic Hot Spring Deserted tropical islands are generally weak candidates for long-distance hiking. The Caribbean’s volcanic eco-wonderland, though — Dominica, in the Lesser Antilles — aims to change all that with the ambitious new Waitukubuli National Trail. Starting at Scotts Head peninsula, a mecca for snorkeling and scuba diving, the trail [...]

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Your Perfect Weekend, November 20-22

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend, November 20-22

Can’t decide between snow, adventure, and the finer arts? We’ve got you covered. This weekend, pack your skis and head off to Park City, UT for opening day, or explore the hidden rocks of Jewel Cave, SD to experience some natural beauty. For those with a more refined taste, jet off to London where movie buffs can bid for rare and vintage film posters.

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Your Perfect Weekend, November 13-15

Thursday, November 12, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend, November 13-15

This weekend trek the Florida seashore and take in one of the last Space Shuttle launches, rocket down the slopes at the opening of ski season in BC and Alberta Canada, or fuel your tanks at the Wine & Food Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Vietnam: 35% Off

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

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Vietnam: 35% Off

Best for Golf Addicts

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See the World — at 50% Off!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

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See the World — at 50% Off!

The economy is still a mess — but for exotic locales in even worse financial straits, there's never been a better time to go.

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Your Perfect Weekend October 2-4

Thursday, October 1, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend October 2-4

With September in the rearview, keep rolling full-steam into the fall with some autumn bouldering in Bear Valley, an arts festival with a backdrop of Mt. Rainier in Washington, and a star-studded music bash down in Austin.

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Your Perfect Weekend September 18-20

Thursday, September 17, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend September 18-20

Embrace the changing season by guzzling cold ones in Telluride, hustling to jazz music in California, or taking advantage of the salmon migration at a fishy festival in Michigan.

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Your Perfect Weekend September 11-13

Thursday, September 10, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend September  11-13

Football kicks off this weekend, but that's no reason to stay glued to the couch. Take advantage of the dwindling days of good weather with an early start to Oktoberfest in Vail, a massive hot-air balloon race in Reno, or cycling festival in Folsom.

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Where to Camp

Thursday, August 27, 2009

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Where to Camp

The perfect car-camping site — one that allows you to relax in style and sits just a few feet away from adventure — is a rare find. These are the 20 best places to park and pitch in the lower 48.

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Your Perfect Weekend August 28-30

Thursday, August 27, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend August 28-30

With summer winding down, dive into as much adventure as possible this weekend. You could start with a hike and a huge music festival in the bay area, a bike race in Colorado, or surfing and sun on Waikiki.

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Wild Connecticut

Monday, August 24, 2009

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Wild Connecticut

Finding unexpected solitude — and great pubs — along the new 220-mile New England trail.

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Your Perfect Weekend August 21-23

Thursday, August 20, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend August 21-23

With the anniversary of Woodstock, this Weekend is about music and the great outdoors. Celebrate the festival's 40th at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, camp out at a bluegrass jamboree in Wyoming, or hit the backwoods of Canada for an adrenaline-jammed mountain bike festival.

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Your Perfect Weekend August 14-16

Thursday, August 13, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend August 14-16

With summer creeping to close, every weekend becomes more crucial—which is reason enough to boogie to folk music in Colorado, climb mountains in British Columbia, stuff yourself at a chicken cook-off in Arkansas, or take full advantage of a free weekend at America's national parks.

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Your Perfect Weekend July 31- August 2

Thursday, July 30, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend July 31- August 2

Escape the heat wave smothering the west coast this weekend by heading to the mountains for blues and brews in Mammoth or bodysurfing at a surf festival in L.A.; if you'd rather huck stones and toss tree trunks, head to the heartland for a spirited Irish festival in Dublin, Ohio.

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