guest post by James Daniel If you’re thinking of going skiing and have not been before, then it can be a little intimidating, looking on the Internet and trying to decide where’s best. Many of the places sound familiar, but you may not know anythin...[...]
Posts Tagged ‘travel wonders’
May 23rd, 2013 - 12:18 am § in Destinations, France travel blogs
Must-Do Skiing Holidays in France That Everyone Should Try
May 20th, 2013 - 5:02 pm § in Destinations
Flying up The Whistlers (Jasper, Canada)
With the announcements and sounds of an airport (the trips are called flights) and an informative commentary from the conductor (pilot?), it is only a seven minute journey on Canada’s longest and highest guided aerial tramway for superb vistas of Jas...[...]
May 17th, 2013 - 5:28 pm § in Destinations
Berlin: A True Urban Adventure (Germany)
guest post by David Miller Berlin is possibly the most surprising city in Europe. In Paris, London and Amsterdam you know what to expect and where to go, but in Berlin every street can hold an unexpected surprise. That’s why Berlin is the city to go ...[...]
May 14th, 2013 - 5:41 pm § in Destinations
The Return of the Raven Totem Pole (Jasper, Canada)
As Canada laid an early railway line in the 19th century between Jasper and Prince Rupert on Canada’s west coast, the owners purchased two fine Haida Indian totem poles to symbolise the original indigenous land holders. This superb Raven Totem Po...[...]
May 11th, 2013 - 9:12 am § in Destinations
Exploring Maligne Lake (Jasper, Canada)
With its glistening glacial waters and snow-capped Rockies peaks, Maligne Lake is one of the highlights of any Canadian visit. Following the Maligne River almost 50 kilometres from Jasper, past the narrow depths of Maligne Canyon and the mysterious dis...[...]
May 8th, 2013 - 3:55 pm § in Destinations
Discover the Pembrokeshire Coast (Wales)
guest post by Emma Carey It’s great to be able to pick a holiday destination that will meet all your expectations and provide you with all the elements you need for a great family holiday. If you love walking and hiking then there are many places to ...[...]
May 6th, 2013 - 3:32 pm § in Destinations
Photo of the Week: Keeping an Eye Out (Jasper, Canada)
At the end of the superb Maligne Lake Drive, a deer keeps a cautious eye out for groups of people wandering nearby. Jasper Vacations Read the full story at http://www.travel-wonders.com. [...]
May 3rd, 2013 - 4:26 pm § in Destinations
“Wicked” Maligne Canyon (Jasper, Canada)
Only a few kilometres east of Jasper and near to mysterious Medicine Lake, Maligne Canyon is deep, tortured and narrow with heavy stratified sides. While crowded with sightseers near the entrance, the numbers quickly dwindle as a superb hike meanders a...[...]
April 28th, 2013 - 5:52 pm § in Destinations
Disappearing Medicine Lake (Jasper, Canada)
Heading east from Jasper on the Maligne Lake Road is the remarkable disappearing Medicine Lake. In summer, when most people visit Jasper – the summer population being around four times its winter numbers – the lake looks like any other. Set among s...[...]
April 26th, 2013 - 3:32 pm § in Destinations
Photo of the Week: Floral Jasper (Canada)
While the highlights of Jasper surround the town on the various roads into the mountains and lakes areas, the town itself is welcoming to visitors. Packed to the gills in summer, the area has colourful streets, a large park area in the centre of town a...[...]