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Photo Essay: Faroe Islands, Denmark
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Arctic, Denmark, Faroe Islands, vacation
The Faroe Islands consist of 18 major islands. The islands have their roots in the Nordic culture. The Maritime Subarctic climate which comes from the islands closeness to the North Atlantic Current means travelers can expect mild winters and cool summers. We suggest you bring a rain jacket or umbrella as part of your essential gear because the islands are windy, cloudy and cool throughout the year with over 260 annual rainy days.

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BEHOLD THE POWER OF PRAYER CRUISE
5/13/20123:42:56 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Bible, cruise, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Turkey, vacation

Behold the Power of Prayer on board our Full Bible chartered Cruise

Sailing : October 20,2013

SAIL THROUGH THE LANDS OF THE BIBLE * ENJOY CHRISTIAN LECTURES & INSPIRING ENTERTAINMENT

Oct 19 - USA Depart
Oct 20 - Arrive Athens,Pireaus port,embark ship,sail
Oct 21 - Thessaloniki , Bema at Beria
Oct 22 - Kavala,Philippi
Oct 23 - Istanbul
Oct 24 - Dikili,Pergamum
Oct 25 - Ephessos
Oct 26 - Patmos
Oct 27 - Athens,Acropolis,Mars Hill, Corinth,
Oct 28 - An inspiring day at Sea
Oct 29 - Cairo /Pyramids
Oct 30 - Jerusalem
Oct 31 - Bethlehem
Nov 01 - Galilee
Nov 02 - Cyprus- Altar of Paul in Paphos
Nov 03 - Rhodos, Port of St Paul in Lindos
Nov 04 - Miletus,Smyrna
Nov 05 - Piraeus, Disembark, Fly home

Cost including RT air from NYC : From USD 3,949 pp (plus port taxes $ 497, plus apt taxes $ 492pp, plus cruise fuel surcharge $ 112)

FREE Shore Excursions for your GROUPS !

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Exploring Eastern Greenland
4/15/201212:39:57 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Arctic, cruise, expedition, Greenland, vacation

For centuries, Greenland has held an almost mystical allure among explorers.

We follow the wake of Eric the Red and Brendan the Navigator as we cross the Denmark Strait to Greenland.

With more sled dogs than people, the 3,500 inhabitants of East Greenland are settled into only two towns and six villages on the entire 1,600-mile coastline.

Today we explore the eastern coast of Greenland’s vast coastline; the high arctic-like climate is dominated by ice floes.

The Greenland ice sheet, roughly 80% of the surface of Greenland, is the second largest ice body in the world, after the Antarctic Ice Sheet.

Learn More about the trip in our Travel Blogs:

Iceland: Westman Isles and the West Coast,

Tranquil Mykines Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark,

Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Denmark,

Shetland Islands, Scotland,

Impressive Runde & Selje Islands,

Beautiful Isle of Hitra,

Enchanting Lofoten Islands,

Dramatic Trollfjord

Circumnavigate the Arctic.

This is one trip you won't want to miss!

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Iceland: Westman Isles and the West Coast
4/11/20125:46:33 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Arctic, cruise, expedition, Iceland, vacation

In Westman Isles, Iceland mighty forces have shaped the land. The Westman Islands were formed by undersea volcanoes between 5 and 10 millennium years ago. They are among the youngest of the world’s archipelagos.

In 1963, the world witnessed on film the birth of its newest island, Surtsey. It was declared a UNECO World Heritage Site for its importance as a pristine natural laboratory.

In 1973, Heimaey was threatened by lava flows that nearly closed off its harbor. Visit the crater, where the earth is still hot, and have amazing views of areas that had been engulfed by lava.

Exploring the West Coast Of Iceland, sail past the immense Latrabjarg cliffs, the westernmost point of Iceland and home to a huge population of razorbills. The cliffs are an area famous for egg collecting: the men were tied to ropes and lowered like spiders down onto the ledges.

Next, visit Flatey Island, a trading post for many centuries, for walks around the charming hamlet that grew here.

Continue to Isafjordur, located in the western fjords and a great place for a hike. Visit a working eiderdown farm, where the farmer shows you how the feathers are collected from the huge number of nesting eider ducks here.

Learn More in our Travel Blogs: Tranquil Mykines Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Shetland Islands, Scotland, Impressive Runde & Selje Islands, Beautiful Isle of Hitra, Enchanting Lofoten Islands, Dramatic Trollfjord and Circumnavigate the Arctic.

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Tranquil Mykines Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark
4/9/20121:24:56 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Arctic, cruise, Denmark, expedition, vacation
Tranquil Mykines is known for its overwhelming number of puffins. Take a walk to the nesting grounds, where thousands of puffins take off and land. Bird watch as they go about in their communities and sit in their burrows.

Visit the tiny lighthouse, tethered down with steel cords, used an indicator of winter storms. Then stroll the village with its whimsical turf-roofed houses and church.

Learn More in our Travel Blogs: Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Shetland Islands, Scotland, Impressive Runde & Selje Islands, Beautiful Isle of Hitra, Enchanting Lofoten Islands, Dramatic Trollfjord and Circumnavigate the Arctic.

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Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Denmark
4/6/201212:01:58 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Arctic, cruise, Denmark, expedition, vacation
The legacy of the Vikings persists in the Faroe Islands. Though citizens of Denmark, the rugged Faroese are proud of their Viking ancestry, reflected in their ancient language and love of the sea. Visit the tiny capital of Tórshavn. Beautiful wooden boats bob at anchor in the harbor, their curling stems and sterns proudly proclaiming their Viking ancestry. Explore the historic town, mingling with the modern-day Vikings. For things to do visit the surprising little natural history museum, 12th-century St. Olav’s Church; and the archaeological site of Kirkjubøur, a medieval farming and religious center.

Learn More in our Travel Blogs: Shetland Islands, Scotland, Impressive Runde & Selje Islands, Beautiful Isle of Hitra, Enchanting Lofoten Islands, Dramatic Trollfjord and Circumnavigate the Arctic.

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Shetland Islands, Scotland
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2012, Arctic, cruise, expedition, Scotland, vacation

Drive through scenic countryside, stopping to photograph resident Shetland ponies on our way to the Jarlshof archaeological site. Here examine Bronze Age ruins with 3,000 years of continuous settlement dating to 2500 B.C.

Explore Foula Island, a privately owned island with a population of about 40 people. The island boasts mile after mile of cliffs, including Britain’s highest cliff, the Kame.

Puffins nest all along here, in grassy banks and in cracks on the cliff face. Recent estimates suggest at least 50,000 pairs of puffins nest on the island.

Learn More in our Travel Blogs: Impressive Runde & Selje Islands, Beautiful Isle of Hitra, Enchanting Lofoten Islands, Dramatic Trollfjord and Circumnavigate the Arctic.

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Impressive Runde & Selje Islands
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2012, Arctic, cruise, Norway, vacation
Runde is home to an estimated 500-700,000 seabirds. Cruise near the nesting cliffs and enjoy the cacophony of hundreds of thousands of screeching personalities.

Stop by Selja Island to see the ruins of Selja Abbey, situated by the cave of Saint Sunniva, the guardian saint of Western Norway.

According to legend, Sunniva, daughter of an Irish king, fled when her country was conquered by heathens and the new king wanted to marry her. She came ashore on the island of Selja and, holed up with followers in her cave, was beset by pagan locals. She prayed that they not fall into heathen hands, whereupon rocks fell, sealing the cave’s entrance. Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease!

Up a steep hill, from her cave we enjoy Saint Sunniva’s last view — an impressive vista of island and sea. Then stop by Selja Island to see the remains of Selje Abbey, situated by Saint Sunniva’s cave. We hear the legend of the saint and from her cave we enjoy Saint Sunniva’s last view — an impressive vista of island and sea.

Learn More in our Travel Blogs: Beautiful Isle of Hitra, Enchanting Lofoten Islands, Dramatic Trollfjord and Circumnavigate the Arctic.

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Beautiful Isle of Hitra
3/28/201212:54:30 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Arctic, cruise, expedition, Norway, vacation
The beautiful isle of Hitra is steeped in Viking history.

It is the seventh largest island in mainland Norway with over 4,000 in population.

Hitra is famous in Norway for its large Red Deer population.

The Old Norse form of the name was Hitr, derived from a word with the meaning split or cleft.

The island has many inlets so the name is apropos.

While there see a traditional Viking sail on a replica Viking ship at the Danish Viking Museum.

Learn how Viking sails were originally prepared and how the wool is pulled from sheep by hand.

Learn More in our Travel Blogs: Enchanting Lofoten Islands, Dramatic Trollfjord and Circumnavigate the Arctic.

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Enchanting Lofoten Islands
3/23/20121:24:52 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Arctic, cruise, expedition, Norway, vacation
The Lofoten Archpelago is an enchanting area of picturesque villages. The mountains were shaped from glaciers, which carved their faces making them jagged. You get a feel for the beauty and splendor of Lofoten in these pictures.

Even though Lofoten is north of the Arctic Circle, winter temperatures in Lofoten are very mild. This is a result of the Gulf Stream, whose warm waters and its extensions the North Atlantic Current and the Norwegian Current keep the islands warmer than normal temperatures for other regions at the same latitude.

Lofoten translated means lynx-foot, perhaps because the islands look like one.

Experience the Midnight Sun during May 25th - July 17th, where the sun doesn't set below the horizon ever.

The Sun doesn't rise from Dec 4th - Jan 7th, leaving the islands in constant darkness.

Visit Reine, a tiny village of red houses built on stilts perched above the sea with a colorful harbor. Scattered over the rocky shores are racks still used for drying the abundant codfish that occur in the waters during late winter and spring.

Learn More in our Travel Blogs: Dramatic Trollfjord and Circumnavigate the Arctic.

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Dramatic Trollfjord
3/22/20121:21:50 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Arctic, cruise, expedition, Norway, vacation

Named from the word troll, a figure from Norse mythology, the Trollfjord cuts westwards from the Raftsundet strait as a sidearm of the Raftsund between the Norwegian archipelagos of Lofoten and Vesterålen.

With its narrow entrance, only 100 feet wide, and steep-sided mountains it makes for a dramatic landscape. You can just imagine the mythological trolls which could have lived here.

The fjord widens to a maximum width of 300 feet.

The mountains surrounding Trollfjord are a staggering 1,000 feet high, with delicate waterfalls.

The Trollfjord is 236 feet at its deepest point.

Learn More in our Travel Blog: Circumnavigate the Arctic.

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Circumnavigate the Arctic
3/21/201211:10:46 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Arctic, cruise, expedition, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, vacation

From the bottom of the world to the top of the world explore the beauty of the polar regions of the globe. Take an expedition to circumnavigate the Arctic, follow in the wakes of the great Viking Explorers, and see the wonders of Norway, Greenland, the Shetland Islands of Northern Scotland, Denmark's Faroe Islands, and Iceland as they are meant to be seen.

In a single voyage you will get to experience 3 exhilarating life adventures! Sail through Norway's fjords and then the North Atlantic Drift, glimpse history's enduring continuity through Viking lineage in Iceland, and marvel at Greenland's pristine wilderness and permanent ice cap dating back to the last ice age and so much more over this 26 day/24 night expedition cruise.

Sets sail in July, 2012. Hurry now and book to receive free airfare - an $1,800 value. (Based on group flights NY/Oslo/NY and charter flights Oslo/Tromso, Longyearbyen/Oslo.) Subject to availability at time of booking, valid for new bookings only and may not be combined with other offers.

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18+ Hours of Daylight Means its Springtime in Antarctica
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2012, 2013, Antarctica, cruise, South America, vacation

What are the best times to sail?

November-March for Antarctica' spring and summer

What is the weather like?

Temperatures are usually around that of a mild winter in the northeastern United States. 25-35 ° F and up to the 40s.

Enjoy the thrills only availabe in the White Continent:

1.) Cruise through retreating sea ice.

2.) Disembark directly on the ice.

3.) Sail alongside surfacing humpback whales.

4.) Encounter crabeater seals.

5.) Kayak in Antarctica's polar waters.

6.) Visit penguin rookeries for up-close encounters.

7.) See penguin courtship behavior from courting to mating to nesting.

8.) Learn what virgin snow really means.

9.) Learn from expereienced travel photographers on how to take the best pictures.

10.) Experience Antarctica with true explorers.

Plus additonal thrills depending on your South American itinerary.

Even better? All your excursions are included!

Bring a group! Plan a party of 8 people or more and

Get additional 5% savings each on the cost of your expedition!

See also: Travel Blog: Floridans are You Missing Winter? Try a Polar Expedition! and Polar Alert - Elephant Island

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Polar Alert - Elephant Island
3/14/20122:06:42 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, 2013, Antarctica, cruise, vacation
Where is Elephant Island?

Elephant Island is an island off the coast of Antarctica in the outer reaches of the South Shetland Islands.

Coordinates: 61°08′S 55°07′W

Why is it called Elephant Island?

Its name was given by early explorers sighting elephant seals on its shores.

Why should you see it?

Elephant Island is the island where Ernest Shackleton, a famous polar explorer landed with the crew from Endurance during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914–1917). His heroic tale is legendary and involved overcoming impossible odds. His entire team survived due to his unflagging efforts to rescue them from Antarctica's brutal winter.

Photos of Elephant Island taken by one of our own team:

JOURNEY TO THE WHITE CONTINENT !

See also: Travel Blog: Floridans are You Missing Winter? Try a Polar Expedition!

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Floridans are You Missing Winter? Try a Polar Expedition!
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2012, 2013, Antarctica, cruise, vacation
We've talked about Alaska.
- Travel Blog: Wildlife of Denali National Park, Alaska
- Travel Blog: Hubbard Glacier -- Why You See It Now!
- Travel Blog: Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
- Travel Blog: Experience Icebergs as You Never Have Before!
- Travel Blog: 8 Things to Do in Alaska
We've talked about the arctic north in Canada...
- Travel Blog: Explore Arctic Canada - A Tour of a Lifetime
- Travel Blog: Explore Arctic Wildlife Like Never Before
- Travel Blog: Canaries of the Sea: Beluga Whales
- Travel Blog: Churchill Polar Bears
Now we're going to talk to you about the opposite pole.

(This photo of Paradise Bay was taken by a member of our very own team here at Travel by Ginny!)

JOURNEY TO THE WHITE CONTINENT !

Board an intimate expedition ship built for the polar regions for a safe (the ship is design with protective ice belts, ice radar, and more) , up-close (you will crunch through the retreating sea ice), and amazing experience (take our word for it) of Antarctica.

You will get closer to Antarctica nature and wildlife than the major cruiselines!

Kayak in polar waters, land on the 7th continent, visit penguin rookeries, hear from naturalists, marine biologists, polar historians and more.

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Explore Arctic Canada - A Tour of a Lifetime
3/7/20122:48:50 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Canada, Land Tour, vacation

National Geographic Traveler considers touring arctic Canada one of 50 Tours of a Lifetime. And who could argue when you think about the wildlife and the amazing scenery?

On your tour you could see beluga whales, moose, caribou, black bears, polar bears, bison ,walrus herds, bowhead whales, and bearded seals.

Not to mention your immersion with Inuit life on land and sea, amazing light shows from the Norther Lights, Tundra exploration, dog sledding through a snow covered boreal forest, snowshoeing and so much more.

Why not tour the Eskimo Museum? Or the Manitoba Museum and Planetarium?

Get up close and personal with arctic Canada and be prepared to be amazed and awed.

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Explore Arctic Wildlife Like Never Before
3/2/20129:29:12 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Canada, Land Tour, vacation
Don't stop at beluga whales, moose, black bears, polar bears, and bison - the arctic north has even more beautiful and amazing animals to offer you.

Visit the walrus herds...

Search for migrating bowhead whales...

Spy bearded seals...

Get immersed in Inuit life on land and sea and explore a history of people with over 4,000 years.

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Canaries of the Sea: Beluga Whales
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2012, Arctic, Canada, vacation

1.) Snorkel with Beluga Whales and get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures. You will wear Arcitc wet suits and swim where few dare to go.

2.) Kayak with Beluga Whales and have them swim to you! A perfect adventure for novice and experienced paddlers.

3.) Safari for the North's Big Five and see Beluga Whales, Moose, Black Bears, Bison, and Polar Bears. They are Lords of the Arctic!

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Churchill Polar Bears
2/28/20122:30:21 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Canada, Land Tour, vacation

Why Churchill? Because its the best location in the world to visit these beautiful bears.

1. ) Commune with polar bears in the wild.

2. ) Learn about polar bears from species experts in the field.

3. ) Eat and sleep in the presence of polar bears.

4. ) Experience the Northern Lights.

5. ) Visit cultural museums.

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Wildlife of Denali National Park, Alaska
2/22/20121:11:10 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Alaska, Alaskan cruise, Alaskan Vacation, USA, vacation

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Hubbard Glacier -- Why You See It Now!
2/15/20121:13:53 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Alaska, Alaskan fjords, Alaskan Vacation, cruise, USA, vacation

The Hubbard Glacier is the largest calving glacier on the North American continent.

Ice Calving - (of a glacier, an iceberg, etc.) to break off or detach (a piece): The glacier calved an iceberg.

Calving Glaciers are Unresponsive to Climate. Hubbard Glacier is the largest of eight calving glaciers in Alaska that are currently increasing in total mass and advancing. The glaciers that are currently growing and advancing in the face of global warming were retreating throughout the Little Ice Age when most glaciers were growing.

Calving of glaciers is often preceded by a loud cracking or booming sound. This sound can be heard very well in the peace of the Yukutat Bay and you will often hear large splashes. Hubbard Glacier routinely calves off icebergs as high as 10-story buildings.

It takes about 400 years for ice to traverse the length of the glacier, meaning that the ice at the foot of the glacier is about 400 years old.

Before it reaches the sea, Hubbard is joined by the Valerie Glacier to the west.

Pretty cool for the longest river of ice in North America!

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Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
2/10/201212:12:26 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Alaska, Alaskan cruise, Alaskan fjords, Alaskan Vacation, cruise, USA, vacation

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Experience Icebergs as You Never Have Before!
2/8/20121:15:06 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Alaska, Alaskan Vacation, Land Tour, USA, vacation

Go on an Icebergs Adventure at Spencer Lake:

No roads lead to iceberg-choked Spencer Lake, but the Alaska Railroad does. After a scenic trip by rail and lunch, float through Spencer Lake and down the Placer River.

Start your adventure by viewing Spencer Glacier, the huge glacier on the lake. You will get as close as possible while still remaing a safe distance away.

Are you ready to experience icebergs as you never have before? This is a fabulous alternative to whitewater rafting and is perfect for both younger and older party members.

See more on our Travel Blog: 8 Things to Do in Alaska.

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8 Things to Do in Alaska
2/3/20129:25:45 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Alaska, cruise, vacation

1.) See the Northern Lights - We talked about this in more detail here.

2.) Go Dog Sledding - Dog sledding is also known as mushing. There are also races, which you could attend.

3.) Sail through Alaska's Inner Passage - For a wonderful trip we can't speak highly enough of taking a cruise through the Inner Passage. The best rates and times to cruise are May and September.

4.) Journey above the Arctic Circle - Do something few will ever do and travel into the arctic circle. It is a thrill!

5.) Ride the "Scenic Railway of the World" - Take a ride out to see White Pass Summit and enjoy the scenery along the way.

6.) Visit the Ice Museum - In Fairbanks there's a year round museum built out of ice showcasing ice sculptures!

7.) Whale Watch - Go on a whale quest to see these amazing underwater creatures and have a fast shutter camera on you so you can capture them!

8.) Fish for Halibut - For the fisherman, booking a full day halibut charter fishing trip is just the thing to relax and enjoy Alaska like a local.

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See the Northern Lights in Alaska
1/24/20121:53:27 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Alaska, USA, vacation
Are you a wintertime traveler? Do you want to see the Northern Lights dance across the sky? Alaska may be the perfect destination for you. Scientists are predicting increased sunspot activity through 2013, which means the aurora borealis could be more active and colorful than usual. Peak travel times to see the Northern Lights are from late August to late April. A quiet night, a skyline filled with shifting colors, and a camera on night vision mode. Could you ask for a better memory? Well you can do more than just watch and photograph the aurora borealis, you can experience it and have an adventure too. Go dogsledding, snowshoe hiking, dip into natural hot springs, and more. Request from your hotel an "aurora wake-up call" and you won't sleep through the Northern Light show, as your hotel will call you and tell you when they're visible at night.

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Ever Wanted to Hike the Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon?
1/18/201212:27:21 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Caravan, Land Tour, USA, vacation
Well you definitely can do it on your Caravan Tour!!! There will be plenty of time to hike along the Bright Angel Trail or to explore the Grand Canyon rim trails.

See itinerary for your CARAVAN TOUR:

Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

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More Great Posts in This Series:
- 10 Reasons to See the Grand Canyon
- Hotels on Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour
- Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour
Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour
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2012, Caravan, Land Tour, Tour, USA, vacation

Drive over Glen Canyon Dam and Enjoy a Scenic Cruise of Lake Powell through Lake Powell's Antelope Canyon.

Visit Montezuma Castle, the site of 12th and 13th century Native American cliff dwelling.

Explore the Grand Canyon, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world.

Take a guided jeep tour through Utah's Monument Valley, accessible only with autorized Navajo guides.

While you'll be staying along the South Rim, you will have opportunity to see the West Rim and its amazing lookout points. The West Rim is on the Hualapai Indian Reservation and is host to the Grand Canyon Skywalk.

See Bryce Canyon's Hoodoos, multi-colored limestone spirals which you can best see from Bryce Amphitheater.

Marvel at some of the highest sandstone cliffs in the world at Zion National Park.

See itinerary for your CARAVAN TOUR:

Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

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Our number is: (321) 632-5610 or (800) 950-5610

More Great Posts in This Series:
- 10 Reasons to See the Grand Canyon
- Hotels on Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour
- Videos of the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion Park
Enjoy a Scenic Tour of Lake Powell
1/13/20129:15:25 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Caravan, Land Tour, Tour, USA, vacation

See itinerary for your CARAVAN TOUR:

Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

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Our number is: (321) 632-5610 or (800) 950-5610

More Great Posts in This Series:
- Montezuma Castle in 15 Tourist Photos
- The Top 10 Grand Canyon Photographs
- 10 Reasons to See the Grand Canyon
- Hotels on Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour
- Videos of the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion Park
- 15 Stunning Photographs of Utah's Monument Valley
- Grand Canyon Skywalk
- Bryce Canyon Hoodoo Gallery
- Zion National Park Photo Gallery
Bryce Canyon Hoodoo Gallery
1/6/20129:51:40 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Caravan, Land Tour, USA, vacation

See itinerary for your CARAVAN TOUR:

Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

Call Travel By Ginny today to book today!

Our number is: (321) 632-5610 or (800) 950-5610

More Great Posts in This Series:
- Montezuma Castle in 15 Tourist Photos
- The Top 10 Grand Canyon Photographs
- 10 Reasons to See the Grand Canyon
- Hotels on Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour
- Videos of the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion Park
- 15 Stunning Photographs of Utah's Monument Valley
- Grand Canyon Skywalk
- Bryce Canyon Hoodoo Gallery
15 Stunning Photographs of Utah's Monument Valley
1/4/20122:30:53 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Caravan, Land Tour, USA, vacation

See itinerary for your CARAVAN TOUR:

Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

Call Travel By Ginny today to book today!

Our number is: (321) 632-5610 or (800) 950-5610

More Great Posts in This Series:
- Montezuma Castle in 15 Tourist Photos
- The Top 10 Grand Canyon Photographs
- 10 Reasons to See the Grand Canyon
- Hotels on Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour
- Videos of the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion Park
- 15 Stunning Photographs of Utah's Monument Valley
- Grand Canyon Skywalk
- Bryce Canyon Hoodoo Gallery
Montezuma Castle in 15 Tourist Photos
1/3/20121:53:32 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
2012, Caravan, Tour, USA, vacation

See itinerary for your CARAVAN TOUR:

Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

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More Great Posts in This Series:
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10 Reasons to See the Grand Canyon
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1.   It is a Wonder of the Natural World!

2.  It's the destination of 5 Million people each year.

3.  It is considered a holy site by the Pueblo people.

4.  Much of the infrastructure that the Civilian Conservation Corps built is still used today at the park.

5.  The North Rim is higher than the South Rim. At it's highest the Grand Canyon is over 1 mile deep! The aerial views are spectacular.

6.  It's up to 18 miles wide in places.

7.  See Native American cliff dwellings!!

8.  Visit Native American trading posts!

9.  Take in the Proterozoic and Paleozoic strata exposed by the Colorado River.

10.  The wildlife and adventures on the Colorado River itself!

See itinerary for your CARAVAN TOUR:

Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

Call Travel By Ginny today to book today!

Our number is: (321) 632-5610 or (800) 950-5610

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- The Top 10 Grand Canyon Photographs
- 10 Reasons to See the Grand Canyon
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- Videos of the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion Park
- 15 Stunning Photographs of Utah's Monument Valley
- Grand Canyon Skywalk
- Bryce Canyon Hoodoo Gallery
Hotels on Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour
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Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds, sometimes with a cot or rollaway.

Day 1 – Phoenix, Arizona

Doubletree Suites
Central to Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, Doubletree Guest Suites Phoenix-Gateway Center features beautiful, newly renovated two room suites within walking distance of boutique shopping and dining. Local golf courses and tennis courts are a short drive away. The hotel has a bar/lounge, swimming pool, fitness center, television, wetbar, speaker phones, high speed internet access, and data ports.

Day 2, 3 – Grand Canyon

Tonight with Caravan you stay at a Grand Canyon Park lodge. Caravan's Grand Canyon National Park lodges are all located inside the Grand Canyon National Park. All rooms in the Grand Canyon National Park lodges are non-smoking rooms. A free shuttle bus system operates within the park, offering free transport between all lodges, restaurants, the West Rim drive, Yavapai geology museum, and the Park Visitor Center.

Thunderbird Lodge is a contemporary lodge located a few feet away from the rim edge of the Grand Canyon. All of the rooms have either two queen beds or one king bed, in-room coffee, refrigerator, safe, cable television, telephone, full bath, and air conditioning. Handicap rooms are also available. At Thunderbird Lodge, it's just a three minute walk to the Bright Angel Restaurant, Arizona Room Restaurant, and El Tovar Restaurant.

Kachina Lodge is a contemporary "twin" lodge to the Thunderbird Lodge, located just a few feet away from the rim edge of the Grand Canyon. All of the rooms have either two queen beds or one king bed, in-room coffee, refrigerator, safe, cable television, telephone, full bath, and air conditioning. Handicap rooms are also available. At Kachina Lodge, it's just a three minute walk to the Bright Angel Restaurant, Arizona Room Restaurant, and El Tovar Restaurant.

Maswik North Lodge is a modern lodge surrounded by a Ponderosa pine forest. It's located one third of a mile from the rim edge of the Grand Canyon. All rooms have two queen beds or one king bed, in-room coffee, refrigerator, safe, cable television, telephone, full bath, and air conditioning.

Yavapai Lodge is a modern lodge surrounded by Pinyon and Juniper trees, and is located one half mile from the rim edge of the Grand Canyon. All rooms have either two queen beds or one king bed, ceiling fans, and cable television.

Days 4, 5 – Lake Powell

Lake Powell Resort is situated on the shores of Lake Powell at Wahweap Marina. It's located about 5 miles from the town of Page, Arizona and 2 miles from Glen Canyon dam. The modern lodges at Lake Powell Resort all have two queen beds, air conditioning, in-room coffee, cable television, telephone, hair dryer, full bath, and air conditioning. Lake Powell Resort has two pools, a jacuzzi, a small beach on the lake shore, 2 restaurants, and a bar. Your breakfast is included each day at the world famousRainbow Room, with spectacular views of the Glen Canyon and Lake Powell.

Day 6 – Kanab, Utah

Comfort Inn
The newly renovated Comfort Inn is situated on a bluff overlooking the town of Kanab, Utah. Kanab is located just north of the Arizona border, in Utah's scenic Southwest, between Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Kanab was the center for the filming of over 100 Western and other films. The hotel has a whirlpool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Day 7 – Zion National Park

Zion Park Lodge
Zion Park Lodge is the only lodging located inside Zion National Park. The lodge is situated in the center of the valley floor and surrounded by spectacular 2,000 foot sandstone canyon walls. The exterior of the lodge has been restored to its original 1920's classic appearance. All rooms feature air conditioning, phones, radio alarm clocks and hairdryers. Zion Park offers a diverse selection of picturesque trails ranging from short, easy jaunts to strenuous adventures. Some of the trails begin immediately outside the lodge.
See itinerary for your CARAVAN TOUR:

Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

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Aulani Offers Quick-Dining Locations for All Tastes
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Using the finest local ingredients, the chefs at Aulani have created a variety of dining options for your Clients – not only for the Resort’s signature full-service restaurants, but also for each of the quick-service dining options at Aulani. Whether your Clients are searching for a fast mid-afternoon snack, a cozy breakfast or lunchtime fare, everyone can find the perfect meal for their vacation.

One Paddle, Two Paddle – Located adjacent to ‘AMA‘AMA, the signature restaurant at Aulani, One Paddle, Two Paddle is open daily and serves a variety of quick-service favorites. From freshly-made sandwiches, tasty wraps and house-made desserts to a tasty keiki (children’s) menu, this casual dining location offers good food fast … at affordable prices.

The Lava Shack – Located near the Rainbow Reef snorkel lagoon, The Lava Shack is the perfect place to pick up a Hawaii-inspired plate lunch, that generally consists of a main entrée, rice and a side. Here your Clients can choose from complete meals featuring entrees like Cold Fried Chicken, Cured Meats, Cheeses, and Chilled Miso-glazed Salmon, as well as grab and go snacks.

Papalua Shave Ice – Conveniently located next to the pool deck, Papalua Shave Ice offers the chance for your Clients to cool off with fruity and refreshing shave ice. Choose from a variety of tropical flavors.

Rip Swirl – This yogurt bar, located in Painted Sky (teen spa), provides yummy, healthy treats: tangy yogurt with fresh fruit and toppings.

For those Clients looking for a full, hearty breakfast each morning they can also purchase a breakfast add-on package at Makahiki, Bounty of the Island, buffet-style restaurant. This package includes breakfast each day of their stay, including a full buffet and one non-specialty beverage for each member of their travelling party.

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The Resort at Paws Up
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Greenough, Montana is the perfect place to spend your winter holidays. Here you can enjoy any winter sport and several more you've probably never tried before! The Resort at Paws Up offers over a hundred miles of lightly traveled wilderness trails for a diversity of unique Montana winter vacation excursions.

For those who yearn to explore the great outdoors of Big Sky Country, they feature unforgettable adventuress like dog sledding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, tubing, private indoor equestrian lessons and even ice skating! This winter wonderland is magical.

Enjoy the luxurious spa treatments, the gorgeous breathtaking views, the first class personalized service and amenities this winter.

Call Travel By Ginny today to learn more and book your winter wonderland holiday!

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