Destinations By North Shore

ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S FREEDOM OF THE SEA

2006-06-30T17:25:00.000-07:00

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

2006-06-26T14:54:00.000-07:00

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

2006-06-20T14:21:00.000-07:00

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/).

DISCOVER THE NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM

2006-06-17T11:13:00.000-07:00

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.

For more information, please visit www.canals.state.ny.us or call 800-4canal4.

NEW ZEALAND

2006-06-13T20:23:00.000-07:00

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.

THE ADIRONDACKS

2006-06-12T16:56:00.000-07:00

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

TRAVEL HUMOR...

2006-06-02T20:50:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note today, as the travel agents of Travel by North Shore are in Los Angeles attending a conference.

Part of the event's entertainment was provided by humorist, Tim Gard. He was simply brilliant and really drove home the value of humor in everyday life. I just wanted to pass this information to the fans of travel, as Tim is a true road warrior who can drive humor out of every travel situation!!

Tim's Products

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CURAÇAO

2006-05-28T23:29:00.000-07:00

Curaçao, an island situated in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Venezuela, one of the islands of the Netherlands Antilles. Curaçao is about 2 1/2 hour flight time from Miami.

Pronunciation: [Kura’são]

Capital: Willemstad

Temperature: +/- 30C or 80F all year round.

Curaçao was discovered in 1499 by a Spanish expedition under the leadership of Alonso de Ojeda. (Alonso accompanied Christopher Columbus in 1493.) In 1634, the Dutch were occupying the island. The island was previously ignored by the colonists because Curaçao lacked what colonists were interested in, such as gold.

On the other hand, Willemstad offered a natural harbor and that’s how it became popular, it was the perfect place for international trading: The Atlantic slave trade. In 1662, Curaçao became the center for slave trade. Slaves from Africa were brought in by the Dutch merchants. The island fell briefly into the hands of the British and the French before the Dutch eventually regained control again. The Dutch abolished slavery in 1863.

The island gained limited self-government within the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Jan-1, 1954 but the political situation is back under discussion since 2000.

The island is on the UNESCO world heritage list.

U.S. and Canadian citizens will need passport and a return ticket. US currency is widely accepted along with most major credit cards. The official language of Curacao is Dutch, but English, Spanish and the local Papiamento is also widely spoken.

The weather is warm and tropical, so light casual clothing is best. The great paradise of Curaçao is located outside the hurricane belt, the island boosts great diving, the water is so clear it has a 100-foot visibility!!

Curaçao has a lot of different religions but it also has the oldest continuous synagogue in use in the Western Hemisphere since 1651.

Curacao also boosts fine beaches, diving, nightlife, casinos, golf and other outdoor activities and last but not least: fine dining.

DON’T LET YOU’RE VACATION RUIN YOUR FITNESS GOALS

2006-05-24T20:55:00.000-07:00

You welcomed the New Year in with a celebration and champagne. You vowed that this would be the year you finally make diet and exercise your priority and …

B-a-m!!!

The summer season is here and you are making excellent progress towards your fitness goals. You can now fit into that swim suit you bought last year for motivation. The cruise or beach vacation is just around the corner and the excitement is finally upon you.

Don’t let going on vacation be the excuse that scuttles your fitness gains!! Here are some simple tips to make this vacation enjoyable and with no dieter’s remorse:

Bring Your Gear!
Make fitness apart of your vacation plans. Bring cloths to work out with during your time away from your local gym.

Workout First Thing!
Get your exercise in first thing in the morning. That way you will have it in and out of the way. You will be able to focus on fun for the remainder of your day. You can also supplement your workout by walking instead of taking a taxi or find other recreational activities that will augment your daily workouts.

Make Gym Arrangements!
See if your gym has a location at your destination or if your gym has a reciprocal relationship with another facility in the area. There is always the hotel gym if all else fails.

Make Healthy Snacks Available!
Plan your meals and have healthy snacks near by to counter those vacation munchies.

Be Alert for Stress Eating!
Traveling can be stressful and sometimes it is easy to reach for that bag of chips instead of an apple. Be aware of what you are eating and when you are eating.

Remember you are on vacation to relax and have fun. You should have realistic goals around maintaining a healthy lifestyle and not put on any weight. Keeping these few tips in mind should allow you to enjoy your vacation without sabotaging your fitness goals.

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HURRICANE SEASON !!!

2006-05-22T15:05:00.000-07:00

Travelers, it may pay to know your travel company's cancellation & refund policy due to inclement weather. Predications are for another strong hurricane season this year. See the article below form Google News:

As many as 10 Atlantic hurricanes could form in coming
months, and up to four of them could hit the United States, experts said on Monday, urging residents to prepare for potentially devastating storms."The outlook calls for a very active 2006 season, with 13-16 named storms, 8-10 hurricanes, and four to six major hurricanes," the National Weather Service said in a report released on Monday."It is statistically within reason to assume that two to four hurricanes could affect the US," ... (More)

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ARGENTINA

2006-05-21T18:44:00.000-07:00

Golf lovers, have you thought of Argentina?
Argentina has a long history and love for golf and it has the seventh oldest tournament in the word.

The country is beautiful, the people are civilized, and there are dozens of great golf courses, in many scenic regions of Argentina… (More)

The golf courses run from British designs to American styles. The capital, Buenos Aires, has a few note-worthy courses like the Jockey Club, a British style golf course and the Buenos Aires Golf Club, which is American style.

The weather is ideal to play golf year round.

Beside golf, visitors can explore the history of the country and art of the region. But there is also many other activities that might interest you, such as skiing, fishing, hiking & trekking, horseback riding, biking, … (More)

Comprising almost the entire southern half of South America, Argentina is the world's eighth largest country; covering an area of 2.8 million square km. Argentina possesses some of the world's … (More)

For more information try these web sites:
www.turismo.gov.ar
http://www.geographia.com/argentina/

TRAVEL LENS INTRODUCTION

2006-05-17T00:08:00.000-07:00

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TRAVEL AGENTS NEEDED

2006-05-15T16:33:00.000-07:00

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REGISTERED TRAVELER PROGRAM GOES NATIONWIDE

2006-05-14T12:27:00.000-07:00

The RT Program (Registered Traveler Program) is a new program starting June 20, 2006. This program is a great way for those of us who like to speed through airport security.

It is initiated by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) but now taken over by the private sector. The leading vendor is Verified Identity Pass, Inc., a NY company. Their brand name is called “Clear”. This program is launched at the Orlando International Airport. So far, they have 20,000 people in the Clear program and those people enjoy their own separate express lane with a maximum wait of max. 3 minutes.

Volunteers excepted in this program, received a smart card embedded with biometric information such as fingerprints and iris scan. The annual fee is $79.95

How reliable are those biometrics?
According to the VIP Company, the biometric scanners are 99% accurate. Biometrics can not be duplicated in any way. Your image is now digitally on the smart cart and that image must match your fingerprint and iris scan verified by the operators.

How it works:
The registered traveler will insert their smart card in a scanning device. Then he has to press a finger to the scanner and/or peer into an iris-recognition device. This biometric device will then verify if the identity of the traveler is the same as the person who was issued a smart card

How can I join Clear?
Joining Clear is a basic 3 step process. (…more)

Click here if you have more questions about Clear.

Please visit the official TSA website for more Q&A:
Registered Traveler Pilot Program FAQ

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TRAVELING WITH YOUR PET(S)

2006-05-13T16:01:00.000-07:00

Get your pet ready for safe travel:

What you should know about traveling with your pet: Planning and preparation are necessary when traveling with family pets. Consider whether your pet is comfortable when traveling. Some animals, like some people, function better in familiar surroundings. A car-sick animal can make a trip miserable for everyone. Some ill or physically impaired dogs and cats cannot… (more)

Couple of tips:

Get your pet accustomed to being in the car by making short trips, best a week or two before your planed trip.

NEVER allow your pet to hang out of the window. I know (from experience) that they LOVE it, but it’s really NOT safe at all. (See picture)

Which restrain is best for your pet a harness or a carrier? Compare them before your trip.

Because pets are easily startle and sometimes confused in a new location, always use a leash.

Your pet could require a pet sedative when traveling, for more information contact your veterinarian.

Confirm with your lodging if pets are accepted and what are the conditions of the stay and the rate of the deposit rate.

Last but not least, travel with everything you will need for your pet. E.g. his/her favorite blanket, toys, treats, food (food and water dish), paper towels, a way to scoop and dispose of dog waste.

Don't Sedate or Tranquilize Pets Traveling By Air: "Don't Sedate or Tranquilize Pets Traveling By Air American Humane Association Cautions Veterinarians and Pet Owners"...(more)

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http://www.pets-allowed-hotels.com
http://www.travelingdogs.com
http://www.bestpetfriendlyhotels.net
http://www.pet-friendly-hotels.net

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WINE COUNTRY TIPS

2006-05-11T18:02:00.000-07:00

Plan Ahead!

November is the best time to visit wine country. Visit Sonoma County and the Napa Valley and discover wineries, museums, and shopping.

NAPA VALLEY:
There area about 82 wineries in the Napa Valley. Take a trip aboard the Napa Valley wine and dinner train. For more info, visit their website at:

www.winetrain.com. Check also www.winecountry.explorerpass.com or call them at (800) 887-9103.

SONOMA COUNTRY:
Sonoma has about 87 wineries. For information on the Sonoma Holiday open house, go to www.heartofsonomavalley.com or call them at 866-794-9463.

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AMSTERDAM

2006-05-09T18:07:00.000-07:00

This is a great time to visit Amsterdam, especially if you admire Rembrandt’s art. 2006 is Rembrandt’s 400th anniversary and this will be celebrated with numerous Rembrandt-related events in Holland.

If you want to find more information around the Rembrandt events, please visit: www.holland.com/rembrandt400/consumer/gb/

Maastricht, the oldest town in the Netherlands, will once again host TEFAF Maastricht this year. TEFAF stands for: The European Fine Art Foundation.
For information on this year’s TEFAF, visit www.tefaf.com. TEFAF is the world’s leading art and antiques Fair.

Amsterdam has a lot of world-famous museums, such as:

The Royal Palace: Located on Dam Square in Central Amsterdam. (built in the 17 century)

Stedelijk Museum: Various, modern art of after 1968.

Rijksmuseum: You can view the Night Watch. This museum will feature other Rembrandt’s work most of the year but also art from many other artist, such as Vermeer, Frans Hals and many more. This is the largest museum in Holland with well over a million visitors per year.

Van Gogh Museum: Now on view in the Van Gogh Museum is the Rembrandt-Caravaggio exhibition. This runs from February 28 – June 18, 2006.

Dutch Maritime Museum: “Scheepvaart Museum”. One of the largest and finest maritime collections of the world.

Anne Frank House: This is the last stop when you take a Canal Tour. Visit the attic where a young Jewish girl and her family hid during World War II. Anne’s original diary is on display as part of the House's permanent exhibition.

Take a day trip to Leiden, the birthplace of Rembrandt. This city is a university town since 1575. It is only thirty minutes from Amsterdam by train.

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FAIRBANKS ALASKA – THE GOLD RUSH BOOMTOWN

2006-05-05T15:06:00.000-07:00

Fairbanks, a gold rush town at the turn of the century, now blends the richness of history with present day. Fairbanks is your gateway to Alaska’s vast interior and expansive arctic.

Explore the native culture. There are three main groups, which are referred to as Alaska Natives:

Athabascan Indians,
Eskimos
Aleuts.

The Native people constitute 15% of Alaska’s population. Experience the rich Native culture by visiting the festival of Native arts, the Athabascan Fiddle festival, the midnight sun Intertribal Powwow and world Eskimo-Indian Olympics.

Step back in time and try your hand at gold panning, this way you can uncover your own Alaskan gold. To see the largest public display of gold, you have to visit the ‘University of Alaska Museum of the North’, it’s absolutely gorgeous. Another monument that is very worthwhile to visit is the Pedro Monument. This monument is a tribute to gold’s first discovery.

So you want to visit the great outdoors? Well you have come to the right place! Just minutes away from town, there are hiking trails, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, dog mushing, skiing, camping, fishing, hunting and backpacking and so on.

Visit during the winter and see some of the best views of the Northern lights and receive your Aurora certificate. Snowmobile through the White Mountains National Recreation area, hit the slopes, ride the sled dog teams, view the wild life, etc. Try watching a hockey or basketball game, the game may be played at 10:30 pm under the midnight sun.

You can tour the area by boat or horseback, by raft or by hot air balloon. Excursions are offered both winter and summer, there are always Gray line tours. Visit ‘Denali National Park’ by train or, drive to the area. After this entire great outdoors lets try a little culture. There are concerts and symphonies, art galleries, theatrical and musical performances.

General information to help plan your trip:
Alaska is located in the Alaska Standard Time zone that is four hours behind Eastern Standard Time.

Dress casual and comfortable dress, remember to dress according to the season that you are visiting, dress in layers year-round.
Best time to view the Aurora Borealis (Northern lights) is winter. For more information, visit www.gi.alaska.edu
Transportation:
Air – Fairbanks International Airport, check the web pages for the following airlines that fly to Fairbanks: Alaska Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and Delta Airlines.
Rail – The Alaska Railroad provides daily & weekend summer service and winter service between Anchorage and Fairbanks. The summer service stop includes Denali.
Choose your season! Most of the wild life appears during certain season. Dawn and dusk are the best time to view wild life but make sure to give them plenty of space.

For more information on calendar of events, like when is Golden Days Celebration held, accommodations and restaurants, … the following web sites may help you plan your trip:
www.nps.gov/dena/
www.alaskarailroad.com
www.travelalaska.com
www.explorefairbanks.com

info@explorefairbanks.com
(907) 456-info for events hotline
(907) 683-2294 Denali information

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WELCOME TO SINT MAARTEN/SAINT MARTIN

2006-05-02T16:57:00.000-07:00

Part European, part Caribbean, a world away from all your worries...

The smallest island in the world ever to have been partitioned between two different nations, St. Maarten/St. Martin has been shared by the French & the Dutch in a spirit of neighborly cooperation and mutual friendship for over 300 years.
St. Martin / St. Maarten seduces you with lush green hills, historic buildings and houses, sun-kissed beaches, world-class dining, duty-free shopping, neon-studded casinos and clubs comparable with that of Las Vegas, … You’ll find all this and more in just 37 square miles of tropical island paradise. Half Dutch, half French, St. Martin / St. Maarten offers a potpourri of charm and culture, not to mention the vacation of a lifetime!!!

Here are a few must sees on the island

FRENCH SIDE:

Marigot: The capital of St. Martin. Visit the Fort St. Louis built in 1767 for great views of the island.
Anguilla: This is best if you can plan it for a day-trip. Take a ferry from Marigot to Anguilla and you will visit spectacular beaches, you may even spot some A-list celebs.
Baie Rouge: A great family beach just outside of Marigot with lots of splashing and snorkeling in the gentle Caribbean waters.

DUTCH SIDE:

Phillipsburg: Great duty-free shopping along Front Street or visit the great Salt Pond located on the slower pace side of town.
Dawn Beach & Great Bay Beach: There are reefs offshore which calm the Atlantic Ocean waters. Looking for more adventure, try every water sport under the sun, even the new kite-surfing.
Loterie Farm: This private nature reserve at the food of Paradise Peak is a 150-acre former sugar plantation that provides a peek at St. Martin’s lush interior.

GOLF:
The one and only golf course, designed by Joseph Lee, is presently the only one on the whole island. It's a pretty decent golf course for both high- and low handicappers. This 18-hole course is located at the Mullet Bay Resort in Dutch St. Maarten. The layout is surrounded by water and palm trees and situated between the Simpson Bay Lagoon and the Caribbean Sea. Call the pro shop before 4:00 pm to schedule tee times and/or to get more information: (599)545-2801. The club often organizes national and international tournaments.

For more information, call St. Martin Tourism at (646)227-9440 or visit them at www.st-martin.org; or St. Maarten Tourism at (800) 786-2278 or visit their website at www.st-maarten.com.

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DID YOU KNOW

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Did you know, in Germany, bartenders work on commission. The more beer goes out and how many Euros come in, so the more beer the bartender pours, the more they make, tipping isn’t customary in Germany.

If you have a long layover in Istanbul International Airport, there’s a hotel located at the airport in the international terminal (http://www.istanbulhotels.com/) for more information. The hotel has 85 rooms and 21 of which are within the airport security area, the rates are $40.00 for two hours and so on, there are TV’s that broadcast local information and flight departure and arrival.

Did you know, your four legged friend can travel with you aboard the Cunard ships like the Queen Mary 2. Pets are pampered with fresh bake biscuits and choice of bedding and premium-brand food. Some people prefer to have their pet’s sail across the Atlantic as a more desirable, then flying them. QM2 have kennels and outdoor walking areas, you may visit your pet many times during the day, and there is a kennel master that oversees the pet program. The cost is between $300 and $400 dollars for your pets sailing, it is worth it to have the pleasure of your pets company. For more information call (800)728-6273 or http://www.cunard.com/.

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TEN NEW TRAVEL WEBSITES WORTH CHECKING OUT!

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hotelbook.com
Great web site for the traveler who prefers independent hotels.
Officialtravelguide.com
This site links you to visitor bureaus around the globe. Just a note, many foreign countries aren’t included.
ulivewhere.com
A great site for people who enjoy hearing about what it’s like to live in out of the way places.
gladtravel.com
Looking for bargains to stay in Hawaii.
Sportsgroupie.com
Geared to those who plan their trips around play off schedules. Information on everything.
airfarewatchdog.com
Good for frequent travelers, good link to airlines sites.
Reservemy.com
This website will help located hotel near the area you are visiting. Be patient this is a new site.
travelpost.com
This is a scrapbook type site for online posting of your travel adventures.
turnhere.com
Very visually oriented for people who want inside information on offbeat and interesting neighborhoods.
newyorkology.com
Lots of information on New York City.

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VISITING THE NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES

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If you are planning to visit Native American Communities this summer, remember to observe visitors etiquette. Tribal Communities welcome visitors but each tribal community has its specific regulations governing visitor’s activities.

The following guideline will help you enjoy your visit:

Respect the privacy of people’s home
Use designated trails and roads
Permission is needed before entering any sacred area or building
Most tribes restrict the use of alcohol and illegal drugs
Do not take photographs of people unless you have their permission and also never commercially reproduce photos without written permission
Do not remove any items or artifacts in any reservation, you may be subject to federal and tribal prosecution
During religious observance visitor should dress and act accordingly, speaking during dances or applauding afterwards is considered inappropriate
Casual clothes and a sweater for the summits and jungles.

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THE 'OTHER' MUSEUMS IN NEW YORK

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We al know the mega museums in New York City, you know the ones I am talking about Moma, Guggenheim, Met.,...
On your next visit to the Big Apple, try venturing away from the famous museum mile, and visit the boutique museums:

1. The Museum of Comic and Cartoon
Art, location in SoHo:
This exhibitions focus on comic
themes, a wide selection from specific periods
in history to fairy-tail art.
INFORMATION: http://moccany.com/

2. The Skyscraper Museum located in the
financial district:
The evolution of the city skyline and a view
of the city’s past. Don’t miss the extensive display
of the World Trade Center site.
INFORMATION: skyscraper.org

3. Cooper-Hewitt National Design
Museum located in the Upper Manhattan area:
This museum explores industrial and scientific advances; it
highlights design details of industrial and scientific advancements.
INFORMATION: ndm.si.edu

4. Museum of Jewish
Heritage, located in the Battery Park area:
This museum depicts the evolution of Jewish history, very
comprehensive and memorable.
INFORMATION: mjhnyc.org

5. Noguch Museum, long Island City:
The focus is on the large scale 3-D works, located
in old factory building displays and atmospheric
garden are worth the trip.
INFORMATION: noguchi.org

6. The Museum of the
Moving Image – Astoria, N.Y.:
This museum highlights all things cinema from glittery memorabilia,
still photography to moving images, the evolution of
movie and television cameras, sound, set
design, special effects, and costumes.
INFORMATION: movingimage.us or phone them at 718-784-0077

7. American Folk Art Museum – Midtown
Manhattan:
Folk art is the focus, a vibrant form of old
circus poster, ceremonial figurines, brilliant woven materials.
INFORMATION: folkartmuseum.org

8. Museum of American illustration –
Midtown:
There are storyboards, textured drawings, etching,
collages and mixed-media pieces and full-color art
in water color. The same building houses the Society of Illustrators.

For more museum location go ny.com/museums

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