Extreme Sport Vacations - Adventure Vacations of a Lifetime
June 5, 2009
An extreme sport is defined as having a high level of danger, which may involve speed, height or extreme levels of physical exertion.
Today there is a new kind of traveler, one that craves the unforeseen, difficult, or unexpected. Gone are the days of jumping in the station wagon and driving down the road to the same place year after year. Now, it is common for many types of people to jump in a plane and fly to some rarely traveled place and do something many of us would cringe at the thought of.
Some of these locations and activities are here in the U.S. and some are far away in the mountains, oceans, or deserts that until recently were destinations only on rare occasions.
In today’s well planned, organized, palm pilot life, extreme sport adventures play a part in bringing us back to the unplanned, unexpected lives that people once had.
Most everyone has a bicycles. Many of us even have off-road bicycles, the question is what do you do with your bicycle? In an urban world, it is rare to even leave the pavement, mountain bike or not. Bicycles have been an important mode of transportation for generations.
We still load up our bikes on the back of our cars and drive somewhere like Mackinac Island to jump on and enjoy a relaxing ride around the island, not very extreme, but enjoyable.
Please note that extreme sports of any kind are not for the inexperienced, take caution, and make sure to learn what you are getting into before you try it. These are called extreme for a reason.
If this sounds a bit mundane to you, why not try mountain biking in Slovenia, a country located in Central Europe containing a portion of the Swiss Alps. They have accommodations nearby where you can relax when you are not riding through a converted mine deep under the mountains, or up a slope that until recently only saw wildlife. The park was created in 1995 for those bikers craving excitement.
You have the option of going on your own, or if you are more comfortable, joining a tour. Either way, there are hundreds of miles of forest paths winding through the mountain range all of which will offer you the bike trip of a lifetime.
Caving, otherwise known as spelunking may be another option for the extreme adventure enthusiast. This you should never do alone, so plan your trip with a friend, and remember to have a guide experienced in the area to assist with your trip.
Missouri has over 5,300 registered wild caves, a cave which is yet mapped, to explore. If you prefer a mapped area, yet still on the wild side, the area surrounding the Lake of the Ozarks has hundreds of caves perfect for the spelunker in you.
Caving gives you the opportunity to go deep beneath the surface of the earth and explore the makeup of our inner world. Filled with carbonate rocks such as limestone and dolomite, pools of deep clear water, and formations that until now you only saw in the movies.
Soda straws, helictites, stalagmites and stalactites surround you on your very own Journey to the Center of the Earth! Caving is more popular than ever before and many states here in the U.S. will offer the adventurous caver the opportunity to explore this little seen world in the dark.
If you prefer Icarus to the subterranean world why not try your hand at hang gliding or paragliding.
Head up, way up, and see what you have been missing all these years. Queenstown New Zealand offers even the inexperienced the opportunity to fly with birds.
High above the Mountains, jump on a hang glider or para glider and soar above the beauty of the ranges below. These tandem jumps offer experienced guides there for you to make this trip whatever you choose. If extreme for you is floating gently down, you have that option, but if you are in for a more unpredictable glide down, don’t worry, that is also an option.
Hang and para gliding is an experience that you will definitely not forget. Of course if you want something a bit more close to home, they also have wonderful trips available for the hanglider in California as well. Enjoy the view!
These are obviously just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the adventure vacation industry, the options really are endless. Deep sea wreck diving, shark adventures, motorbiking, skiing, bungee jumping, it is all up to you. Why not try something new and amazing on your next vacation? Try an extreme sport adventure.
A Fresh List of Theme Parks in Orlando Florida
May 27, 2009
Seaworld
If your family traveling to Orlando, there are many new things to experience. The destination is loading up on the new theme-park action, providing parks, rides, shows and parades that are only available in Orlando. Get wet at AquaticaTM — SeaWorld’s Waterpark, take a ride with The Simpsons at Universal Studios Florida® or have a “Block Party Bash” at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosTM. Just remember to get some rest, because with all of the new excitement, you’re going to need it.
Worlds of Discovery
The Busch Entertainment Corporation family of adventure parks is now known as Worlds of Discovery. Worlds of Discovery parks include Aquatica – SeaWorld’s Waterpark, Busch Gardens Africa, SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove, as well as the company’s other theme parks throughout the country.
Aquatica — SeaWorld’s Waterpark opened in March 2008. The one-of-a-kind park will include up-close animal experiences, high-speed thrills and wide, sandy beaches. Aquatica is the first new water park to open in Orlando in 12 years. It features 36 water slides; six rivers and lagoons and more than 80,000 square feet (7,432 square meters) of beach area. Guests are immersed with live animals in the park, including Commerson’s dolphins, brilliant macaws and colorful fish.
Busch Gardens Africa unveiled an exotic jungle area in the theme park, called Jungala. The four-acre (1.6-hectare) attraction area is be located in the existing Congo area and includes tiger, orangutan and gibbon habitats mixed with dense landscaping. Two signature rides have been added including a zip line experience with three different flight patterns, and a ride launching guests above a towering waterfall. A three-story family climbing area letting visitors explore different layers of jungle life and a children’s water-play area has also been constructed. Two new restaurants, Bengal Bistro and Orang Café, opened in the themed area.
SeaWorld Orlando announced the next generation of SeaWorld thrills with Manta — a new mega-attraction which will seamlessly transition guests from the awe of encountering rays in underwater flight into the sensation of actually being one. Swooping over sea and sky, Manta will inspire riders with amazing underwater animal habitats, then soar them face-down, in a horizontal position, aboard a manta-inspired flying coaster. Manta opens summer 2009.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Florida unveiled a new ride based on FOX’s blockbuster hit series, The Simpsons. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson — stars of TV’s longest running series — ride along with guests in the new attraction, which takes them on a hysterical, almost unimaginable adventure.
Walt Disney World
Disney-MGM Studios theme park has been renamed Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new name, which reflects how the park has grown from representing the golden age of movies to a celebration of the new entertainment that today’s Hollywood has to offer, debuted in Jan., 2008. The park will unveil the following attractions throughout the year:
- Toy Story Mania! involves an interactive “Toy Story” competition inspired by the film. 3-D glasses put guests in the middle of the action as they board vehicles and zip into a world of exciting midway-style games hosted by their favorite characters. The ride opened in summer 2008.
- “Block Party Bash” encourages guests to play, party and dance at the new interactive Disney parade, which opened in March, 2008.
- “Playhouse Disney — Live on Stage!” introduces a whole new cast of friends engaging children in singing, clapping and dancing. The new show opened in Feb., 2008.
- At “The American Idol Experience,” guests will experience the challenge of auditioning, the rush of performing and the thrill of judging performances live on an interactive set. Guest performers with the highest votes will win a guaranteed reservation for future “American Idol” auditions. The attraction is slated to open in Jan., 2009.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced that its theme parks will also extend their popular “Year of a Million Dreams” promotion through the end of 2008. The program is highlighted by daily prize giveaways like FASTPASS tickets, free concessions or a stay in the Cinderella Castle suite. So far, more than 846,000 dreams have been awarded to guests at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
Article source: http://www.orlandoinfo.com/articles/whats-new-in-theme-parks.cfm
Sealand Travel Club Members Enjoy These Cruise Rates
April 17, 2009
Nassau
2009-09-10 book by: 2009-04-24
3 Day
Interior room on the
Carnival Sensation
$221
Port Canaveral, Nassau
Caribbean
2009-09-19 book by: 2009-04-24
7 Day
Interior room on the
Liberty
$267
Miami, Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas, St. John, GeorgeTown **$100 OBC and wine**
Bahamas
2009-10-03 book by: 2009-04-24
5 Day
Interior room on the
Carnival Fascination
$301
Jacksonville, Bahamas
In today’s society, we live for deals, discounts, and other savings. If given the opportunity to save money, just about everyone would take it. The need to save may be apparent in your daily shopping habits. Many shoppers, maybe even yourself included, shop at discount stores or use multiple coupons. These actions may save you thousands of dollars each year. Do you know that in addition to saving money on your groceries, you could be saving money on your next cruise?
Discount cruise ship vacations are often viewed as a myth by many individuals. These individuals are most likely infrequent travelers. If you are interested in scheduling your next vacation aboard a cruise ship, you are encouraged not to believe this popular myth. Automatically assuming that cruise ship discounts do not exist can cost you a large amount of money and it may even prevent you from making a reservation.
When it comes to booking a discount cruise ship vacation, you have a number of different options. These options vary; therefore, you are encouraged to examine each and every one of them. You never know where cruise ship discounts may be found, that is until you begin searching for them.
One alternative to researching cruise ship discounts yourself is to obtain the services of Sealand Travel. Travel clubs operate online and locally. In addition to researching and suggesting particular cruise ships, we are often offered discounts that are not available to the general public.
With a small amount of time and research or professional assistance, you can easily obtain discount cruise ship tickets. Why avoid cruises altogether or pay full price for a reservation that can be obtained for a discount?
Sealand Travel Club is your vacation partner, ready to put you on your next vacation. Our mission is to add happiness to the people’s lives with whom we have the fortunate opportunity to come into contact. We look forward to working with you and establishing a long lasting relationship built on trust, competence and respect.
Ski Vacations in Alaska by Sealand Travel Club
April 3, 2009
Alaska, which has always been a source of awe and mystery, has some of the best skiing in the world,
and the Alyeska Resort is one of the finest resorts in the state. With a top elevation of 2751 feet and a
2501 vertical drop, the area gets an average of 631 inches of snow annually.
Although this is some of the best skiing in the world, you won’t find the slopes overly crowded, and there are no long lift lines. There are nine lifts, including six chair lifts and two surface lifts, and one cable car line. There are 68 trails for beginners, intermediates, and experts, with the majority of the
trails designed for intermediate skiers.
Night time skiing is allowed, which makes your ski experience more adventurous and thrilling. You will see snow capped mountains, hanging glaciers, and of course, the famous Northern Lights. This resort is ranked number nine of the top twenty-five killer ski trips by Skiing Magazine.
The season begins at the Alyeska Resort in mid November, and runs through mid April. This area of
Alaska boasts the longest daytime areas in the United States, with approximately sixteen hours of
daylight each day during April. During December, however, there are only about seven hours of daylight - which makes night time skiing necessary if you are going to get in the time that you want to spend on the slopes.
The Alyeska Prince Hotel is the place to stay! Here you will enjoy elegant rooms and fine dining. Nightly entertainment is available as well. There are other nightlife spots in the area as well, that are not associated with the Hotel.
If tubing interests you, then visiting the Glacier Tubing Park is an absolute must! Featuring two
lanes of terrain and a surface lift, everyone in the family will enjoy spending time at the tubing park.
The Alyeska Terrain Park is a must for snowboarding enthusiasts. Other winter activities that can be enjoyed in and around the Alyeska Resort include flight seeing, helisking, ocean cruising tours, dog sledding, ice climbing, back country skiing, mountaineering, and polar bear viewing.
At the Alyeska Resort, the ultimate winter vacation can be experienced. Brave the elements, then return
to the Hotel for some pampering. Get a taste of what Alaska is really like, and what skiing is meant to be! There are activities for the entire family to enjoy, and there are many area sights and attractions to be enjoyed as well. This really is an awesome winter family ski vacation!
Sealand Travel Club has highly trained and qualified staff that will assist you in all of your travel needs. We bring 25 years of experience to you! Our professional non-commissioned travel agents are standing by to assist our exclusive members with the best possible scenario for quality, selection and price. We know you will find the best service and value for you money using Sealand Travel Club! Live agents are available 6 days a week to assure you will always talk to a live agent during normal business hours. Sealand Travel Club stands alone in dedication to member service and value and we maintain the philosophy that our members are the greatest and most valuable assets that we own. For our members worldwide, we are committed to living up to our reputation as being the very best.
Top Travel Destinations from Sealand Travel Club
April 2, 2009
Where do you like to travel? Sealand Travel recently compiled a list of the most popular travel destinations. We comprised a list of the top 2 travel destinations of Sealand Travel Club members.
1.) St. Martin, Caribbean
LANGUAGE: French is the official language of St. Martin but English is widely spoken.
NIGHTLIFE: Entertainment available includes-Dinner/Dancing. Cocktail lounge music. Disco. Cinemas. Casinos (Dutch side).
SIGHTSEEING: Marina Port la Royale. Shopping complex, including top French and Italian designers fashions. The newly restored Fort Louis, the main historical building, built in 1789 in the reign of Louis XVI, with a wonderful view overlooking the entire French capital. Paradise Pic, the highest peak of the Island, 1,400 ft. The Museum, “On the trails of the Arawaks”, is a historical and cultural patrimony of the Island. It displays artifacts from the Arawak Indians, telling the history of colonization of St. Martin, and an Art Gallery. The Loterie Farms Ecocenter, located in the lush interior region of French St. Martin, is the island’s only private nature reserve. This former sugar plantation, set in 150 acres of pastures, tropical forest, and soaring mountain peaks, offers interested tourists the opportunity to rediscover the fascinating natural heritage of St. Martin. A growing population of wildlife including the green monkeys, raccoons, and an abundance of birds is testament to our preservation efforts. The future plans for Loterie Farms, botanical gardens, activities and conference center, a natural fitness course, and a Creole grill outdoor restaurant. The Butterfly Farm, where you can walk amongst the rare and exotic butterflies from around the world flying freely in a tropical paradise, with music, flowers and fresh waterfalls. Colombier, this area will take you back to the “Old St. Martin”. “The Old House” Museum, located between French Quarter and Orient Bay, on an ancient eighteenth century sugar plantation, known as the “Spring”. A discovery of the lifestyle of sugar plantation back in time as well as the history of the Caribbean through the great adventure of Rhum.
Language, Nightlife and Sightseeing taken from the official Caribbean Travel Website.
2.) Hawaii
Discover for yourself why the six Islands of Aloha are home to treasures unlike any others on earth: The dramatic cliffs of the Napali Coast on Kauai. The vibrant shores of Waikiki Beach on Oahu. The miles of white sands of Papohaku Beach on Molokai. The tranquil waters of Hulopoe Bay in Lanai. The summit of Haleakala Crater on Maui. The primal energy of Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island.
A visit to Hawaii will leave an indelible impression on your memory. And just like Twain himself, don’t be surprised if you find yourself longing to return.
Taken from the official travel website of Hawaii.
Thank you members of Sealand Travel Club for continuing to save money on travel by using our services.