ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S FREEDOM OF THE SEA
The newest ship to set sail is Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Sea! The home port will be Miami, Fl.
The amenities just blow the other ships away:
- It boosts 15 decks.
- It features a surfable wave pool.
- The ship targets the adventure seeker.
- It has a boxing ring, rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink, basketball court, miniature golf course, plus one if the largest spas afloat…
- The dinning room is three stories and seats about 2,101 people.
- The art deco-style theater holds 1,350 people.
- The ship features an interior boulevard line with shops, eateries and bars.
- The ship has kid areas, a sprawling arcade and teen-only lounges.
- The adult area has adult only pool and whirlpools.
- The ship offers 16 family cabins that will sleep six.
- …
More detailed information about the ship:
Passenger Capacity: 3,600 double occupancy
Gross Tonnage: 160,000
Length: 1,112'
Beam: 126.64'
Draft: 28'
Cruising Speed: 21.6 knots
Deluxe
Royal Suite: 1
Presidential Family Suite: 1
Grand Suite: 22
Owner's Suite: 8
Royal Family Suite: 4
Junior
Suite: 84
Balcony:
Superior Ocean View Stateroom
w/Balcony: 388
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom w/Balcony: 336
Ocean View:
Family Ocean View Stateroom: 10
Large Ocean View Stateroom: 22
Ocean View Stateroom: 208
Interior:
Family Interior Stateroom: 6
Promenade
Stateroom: 168
Interior Stateroom: 559
Total Staterooms: 1817
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THE AMERICAN CHIHUAHUA DESERT
The American Chihuahua desert is the most varied desert in the Western Hemisphere. It is located along the borders of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Mexico. The Chihuahua Desert is the biggest and wildest desert in the Western Hemisphere and it covers twenty percent of Mexico and vast area’s of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. The area is about 250,000 square miles. It has its own archipelago of more than forty mountain ranges, it was and still is a part of the old west. Names like Geronimo and Poncho Villa lived in this area. If you have a longing for the old West this is the place for you to visit.
The area supports a tremendous amount of wild life! There are mountain lions, ocelots, black bear, kit fox, coyotes, jaguars and migratory birds and hawks. And of course the locale reptiles and birds of pray.
All deserts are not flat, the Chihuahua’s elevations is as varied as its landscape. It goes from 2,584 feet in Tucson to 7,825 feet in Emory Peak. You will see soaring cliffs and canyons in Texas and thick forests in New Mexico, where the desert meets the Rocky Mountains, then the arid brush land of Arizona, truly a great trip for lovers of the old West and nature lovers.
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NEW PLACES TO SEE IN EUROPE
France: Musee du Quai Branly (http://www.quaibranly.com/) featuring about 300,000 artifacts from Frances early colonial day’s from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is only a five minute walk from the Eiffel Tower.
Vienna Austria, has a new wine and spa resort (http://www.loisiumhotel.at/), it is located about 1 hour drive from Vienna.
There is a new cooking school in Paris, with Chef Yannick Alleno who is a two-Michelin-starred chef of Le Maurice (http://www.lemeurice.com/).
If you happen to find yourself in Mongolia it is the 800th anniversary of Genghis Khan, they are various festivals being held throughout the country, (http://www.genghiskhanpolo.com/).
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DISCOVER THE NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM
If you like to spend time on the water, try something different! Take an adventure on the New York State Canals and Locks Systems. There is 338 miles of canal in Erie and 60 miles on the Lake Champlain area. Oswego has 24 miles.
The season to visit the canals is from May to November.
This is a slower pace way of life, but you will find lots to do:
- You can explore trails...
- Bicycling...
- Visit the home on the Wurlitzer Organ and see a 1916 restored carousel...
- When you are sailing through Rochester visit the flour mill, once know as the flour capital of the world. Queen Victoria insisted the flour made in Rochester was the very best in the world for cakes.
- Newark, NY is THE place to be to see one of the U.S. Rose Gardens.
- Did you know that L. Frank Baum, who wrote the Wizard of Oz, was born in Chittenango, just east of Syracuse? Visitors can follow the yellow brick road to town.
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NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand has something for every traveler and is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, about 12 and ½ hours from Los Angeles. New Zealand is one of the safest countries you can visit! There is four definite seasons, check with the tourist office for what the weather will be like during your visit.
For the Lord of the Ring fans, you can visit the location area which has now been restored to its natural habitats. There is so much to see and do! Anything from golf to fine dinning, vineyards, visiting the exceptional museums, galleries and historic buildings scattered throughout the country, lakes and rivers where you can do all kinds of water sports such as jet boating, scuba diving, rafting or kayaking…
Did you know that New Zealand is the birthplace of bungee jumping? You can see penguins, whales, visit the volcanic plateau, and don’t forget to visit and learn more about the Maori culture.
Finding your way around in New Zealand: For more travel information look for the i-SITE signs all around the country. (http://www.newzealand.com/travel/i-sites/i-sites_home.cfm)
Remember that in New Zealand you drive on the left side of the road. You will need a current driver’s license from your home country or an international license (text must be in English) to be able to drive in New Zealand. Your US dollars will go a long way. Dress is casual although you will find that you will have to dress more formal in world class restaurants.
You will need a passport that is valid for least three months from the date when you intend to leave the country. Visas are not required if you stay less than 3 months, but it’s always best to check out the New Zealand Immigration Service at http://www.immigration.govt.nz/ and http://www.nzembassy.com. ----------------------------------------------------------
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THE ADIRONDACKS
Visiting the Adirondacks is a breathtaking experience. The beauty of the area prompted early conservationists in 1800 to pass laws to establish parts of the area as a forest preserve. The Adirondacks are located in the great state of New York.
HOW TO GET THERE?
AIR
Lake Placid and Essex County in the Adirondacks can be reached very easy. It is about 2 ½ driving time from all major airports in Albany, New York, Burlington, Vermont and Montreal (Quebec).
TRAIN
Amtrak service operates between New York City and Montreal with a stop in Westport, NY (40 minutes from Lake Placid). You can find more information at Amtrak’s website: www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL (800-872-7245).
BUS
Adirondack Trailways can be reached at 1-800-225-6815 or www.trailways.com.
SCHROON LAKE
Schroon Lake is a hikers dream!!! The views from the Goodnow Mountain fire tower, once served as a patrol base for forest fires, now offer a nature trail and impressive views of the surrounding area. The lake (Lake Henderson) also offers sandy beaches with views of the mountains, horseback riding and canoe or kayak trips. In the winter there is snowshoeing and all kinds of winter sports. Visit an old fashioned town complete with shops, bistros and even an internet café.
For more information: www.schroonlakeregion.com
LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Lake Champlain area, a little history of the area, several battles to control Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point were fought here, battles from the Iroquois confederacy to George Washington and the American Revolution, which helped to establish our new country’s military strong hold.
The best views of the area and the state of Vermont can be viewed from the New York side. A must visit to Fort Ticonderoga, built by the French in 1755. You will find a on site museum. At Crown Point you can visit the remains of French and British Forts.
Fast forward to 2006, Lake Champlain has 121 miles of beaches with great boating and fishing or you can laze on the beach. There is an old legion the Champ Lake Champlain’s resident sea serpent reside in these waters, if you think you have seen him just wave.
For more information: www.lakechamplainregion.com
WHITEFACE
There is so much to do and see in this area. You can find Whiteface above the Ausable River at 4,867 feet. It is also the place to be for extreme bikers and adrenaline junkies from around the world. And of course for your children, a great attraction is a visit with Santa at his summer workshop.
For more information, please visit www.whitefaceregion.com.
LAKE PLACID / HIGH PEAKS
You can’t miss a visit to Lake Placid, the home of two Olympic Winter Games. The area is still a training place for world class athletes today. Many of them are training for the Lake Placid Ironman but also hikers who are challenging the High Peaks.
The area also boasts fine boutiques, great dinning experiences, lush resorts with spas, etc…
For all of you golfers, if you like to catch a round of golf with a mountain view, you will love “One of the Eight Icons of American Resort Golf”. This golf course, according to this golf publication, is like “playing golf in Scotland without the airfare”.
For more information, please visit: www.lakeplacid.com
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