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Hawaii: beautiful beaches, perfect weather, amazing surf, exquisite cuisine, and one of the world’s favorite places to visit on a much-needed vacation. Here’s a quick tour of Hawaii with some highlights, hotel information and the key to an amazing Hawaii vacation. Here’s the secret: find an inexpensive package that will get you a ticket to the island, a hotel, and a beach tour or restaurant all in one. Tons of places in Hawaii advertise their business by packaging with a hotel or airline. Below you’ll find some good picks.

First of all, for the golfing enthusiast, you can find the Unlimited Golfing Package from Prince Resorts Hawaii. On three Hawaiian islands, you can visit any one of 5 breathtakingly beautiful golf courses with a total of 99 holes and golf the day away. With a breakfast buffet included, you can’t go wrong with the Prince Resorts Hawaii. Next, you don’t want to leave Hawaii without catching one of those famous waves. Pick Ohana Hotels, and you can “Catch a wave in Hawaii” over a five night luxurious stay.

One of the most famous things about a vacation in Hawaii is the delicious Hawaiian cuisine. For example, Tiki’s Grill and Bar is one of those restaurants. With the look and feel of a ’50s or ’60s Hawaiian tiki bar, this restaurant is a great place to go for delicious food and a breathtaking view of the beach. For more information on Hawaii’s delicious restaurants and restaurant reviews where visitors talk about their favorite Hawaiian cuisine, visit www.myhonoluluhi.us.

For those more interested in Hawaii’s history and archaeology, visit Bishop Museum, home to more that two million Hawaiian artifacts. The museum now has a location at Hilton Hawaii Village Beach Resort, so it is easy to visit and view the amazing history of the beautiful state of Hawaii. With exhibits dating back to 400 AD and leading up to Hawaii’s modern history, the museum includes weapons, shark teeth, historic sufboards, and feather lei capes worn by Hawaiian nobility. This is truly a great tourist site for some unique Hawaiian history.

For more information on Hawaii, including restaurants, movie times, camping, shopping, and hotels, visit My Hawaii.

There are many who believe the glitz and glitter of the tourist industries and the accompanying commercialization of both the areas around the tourist centers and the culture of Jamaica overshadow the ‘real’ Jamaica, the people and culture that exist beyond the tourist centers, the true heart of Jamaica. This has led to the creation of a variety of opportunities to visit the other side of Jamaica, to see people and life beyond the often stereotypical vision of Jamaica that most visitors see.

The Meet The People Program is one of these interesting, non-typical experiences. It is run by the Jamaican Tourist Board, and has more than 500 local participants. These local volunteers come from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, and their interests and skills are listed in a database. Tourists who sign up for the program provide the same types of information, and then locals and tourists are matched up. Amazingly, this is a free program and provides unparalleled social and cultural exchange. Aside from social engagements, such as family style meals in the local host’s home, the matched groups together explore their shared interests in Jamaica.

Country Style is a similar program, bring tourists and residents together for more natural interaction than would happen in the usual tourist scene. After all, spending time with someone on an equal footing, as opposed to with someone who is paid to see to your comfort, is a different experience all together. Based in Mandeville, Jamaica, visits are arranged with interested and interesting residents throughout the island.

Jamaica For Real is the creation of Oliver Foot. His family has been in Jamaica for generations. In fact, he is the son of the last British governor to rule Jamaica. He provides what could be called reality tours of Jamaica. His goal is to share his love for Jamaica, a love that includes those qualities that may not be attractive to those who treasure Jamaica for the tropical pleasures of the island, for the stunning array of creature comforts and entertainment, and for its majestic beauty.

With his Jamaica For Real tours, Foot shares the special beauty to be found in struggle, the social struggles against oppression that resulted in the rich ‘real’ culture of Jamaica. Visiting such sites as the Borderline, once a highly charged area between two politicized neighborhoods during the social unrest of the 1980’s. He tours Trenchtown, an area notorious for its poverty, one that received international attention through the reggae music that spoke of the desperate conditions to be found there. He shows the beauty of the countryside and its people, and offers a vision of the beauty to be found in the ordinary life. He presents an amazing and enlightening vision of Jamaica in a tour that shouldn’t be missed.

These types of experiences are a wonderful way to explore Jamaica. Aside from the wonderful people you’ll meet, you’ll gain an insight into Jamaica that few outsiders rarely acquire. Once you have a view of the ‘real’ Jamaica, the island will never look the same again.

When considering the most cultural cities of the world, Paris is generally found near the top of the list. The galleries, museums, boutiques and exquisite eateries are seemingly endless. How then, as a tourist can you make the most of your short break in one of the world’s most popular cities? We have defined a list of top 10 to-dos on your visit to Paris.

1) The open top bus tour. Every tourist city has it, many tourists use it. An easy way to see the city while relaxing and listening to the English commentary provided. Tickets and routes vary depending on what you want to see, but the basic principle is the same. Hop on and off all day long, stopping to see the attractions that catch your eye. With frequent buses and many stops there is no excuse not to be brimming with Parisian culture by the end of the day.

2) The Louvre is arguably the most famous museum / art gallery in the world, hosting some of the most famous masterpieces in the world. Da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’ is just one of a huge collection of renaissance art, sculptures, ceramics and many many more exhibitions. Guided tours, performances, concerts and readings make the Louvre much more than your regular museum. Opening times vary and we recommend checking before hand.

3) Keeping with the theme of iconic Parisian locations, our next recommendation is the Eiffel tower. The top of the tower is 276 metres and you can choose to walk the first 115 metres if you so desire. For the less energetic, there are several lifts available to take you to the top. Two restaurants within the tower (altitude 95 and Le Jules Verne) both provide 365 degree views across Paris, offering one of the most romantic dining experiences available.

4) A more recent ‘claim to fame’ for the city has come thanks to Dan Brown’s bestseller ‘The Da Vinci Code’. There are mixed views about this book but the ‘Da Vinci code’ tour has seen Dan Brown fans from around the world flock to Paris. See the locations made famous in the book while re-tracing the steps of the lead characters, Robert Langdon and Sophie. A must for Dan Brown fans, but book early – there are a lot of them!

5) Moving to a slightly different theme our next recommendation is Disneyland, Paris. Fun for all the family – meet the characters, enjoy the rides, experience a journey through Disney’s television and cinema history. With 4 zones to explore – Animation Courtyard, Frontlot, Production Courtyard and Backlot, you will do well to explore the whole park in one day!

6) City Segway Tours offer a unique way to explore Paris. The Segway, invented by Dean Kamen is designed to operate in pedestrian environments and its unique balancing system makes it one of the safest and enjoyable ways to explore the city. City Segway Tours provide you with your Segway and all necessary safety equipment, and take you on a guided tour of the sights and attractions of Paris. This is becoming a very popular way to see the city so make sure you book in advance.

7) A more ‘French’ way to see Paris is by taking a tour of the city in a chauffer driven Citroen 2CV. An iconic French symbol, the 2CV tour will give you a personalized tour, highlighting all the main attractions. As space is limited, the tour is very personal, with the chauffeur happy to stop as you please, full of knowledge to answer every question.

Seeing as you are in the fashion capital of the world, it would be rude not to explore the shopping possibilities of the Champs-Elysees. You will find boutique after boutique, something for everyone and plenty to amuse the window shoppers! After a hard afternoon in the shops, relax at one of the many outdoor café’s and indulge in a bit of people watching.

9) After all that sightseeing you will need somewhere to eat. In the Latin Quarter you will find L’avant-Gout. The chilled atmosphere, high quality, reasonably priced food makes this a great way to enjoy some typical French cuisine. The menu may not change too often but that is because there is no need for change. Continuous, consistent rave reviews have made this restaurant one of the most popular in the city.

10) A great way to end your day is with a few cocktails in Buddha Bar. Located in the middle of the 8th Arrondissement, this stylish bar is filled with fashionable drinkers being looked upon by a giant Buddha. With DJ’s playing ambient tracks it is the perfect place to relax after a hard days sightseeing.

There are many choices in choosing a snowmobile tour in Idaho. You can enjoy a guided tour or set out on your own personal adventure when you locate the perfect snowmobile tour in any region of Idaho you desire. You can navigate the numerous trails alone or with a professional tour guide and the beauty of the area in incomparable. You can choose from day trips or overnight packages and ride on established trails or in the open powdered snow.

Multi-day or single day tours are available to areas of Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, and the Continental Divide Trail. You’ll get knowledgeable tour guides, meals if you choose, and numerous options as far as lodging or camping. You can customize your snowmobile tour in Idaho to match your ideas and the professional tour guides will attend to your every need. You can book your snowmobile tour in Idaho online and the accommodations are outstanding. Day or overnight tours, snow coach tours, and tours to natural hot springs are all available to you at reasonable prices.

Togwatee Pass is a very popular snowmobile destination. Here you will find the top snowmobilers in the country. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are also popular destinations. Each year the National Parks Service implements a plan for use of the parks by snowmobilers and the trails are clearly marked and designed for safety. Your snowmobile tour in Idaho can be customized to your specifications and can include small or large groups of people. The lodging and riding choices are enormous. Snowmobile tours in Idaho are competitively priced and it is easy to reserve your choice in hotels, camping, and snowmobile rentals.

The terrain and weather in Idaho allows for unique opportunities in snowmobiling. Everyone, from beginners to the expert snowmobiler, can find the perfect snowmobile tour in Idaho. From the mountain ranges to the National Forest, there are many breathtaking trails from which to choose. Instruction and training is available for the less experienced and the snowmobiles are in excellent operating condition. A snowmobile tour in Idaho is an excellent way to spend your vacation and the adventure is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Copyright 2005 Dave Markel

There area many common sense rules to follow when caring for your cat. These rules are simple and will ensure your cat will be healthy and happy.

1. When your cat arrives at home: Bringing your new cat home cat be frightening for it. Be prepared by having a food and water spot already set up. Also have a litter box setup in a quite spot away from the food. Your new cat should be transported in a cat carrier. When you bring the cat inside set the carrier down and open the door. Let the cat come out and explore on its own. Confining the cat to a quiet room for a day or two will make the experience less overwhelming.

2. Going Outside: Before letting your cat outside for the first time be sure it is comfortable with you and its indoor surroundings. There are many dangers outside so let your cat have an escape route in case it needs it. My cat uses a cat door and it has save him a few times.

Judge the risk to letting your cat outdoors. If you live close to lots of traffic having an outdoor cat may not be a good idea.

3. Litter Boxes: If you are using a cat box it should be cleaned daily. Clumping cat litter makes this easy. Simply scoop out the clumps and you’re done. Put the litter box in a place where the cat will not be disturbed.

4. Food and water: Your cat should always have a supply of fresh food and water. I prefer to use a heavy ceramic bowl to prevent the cat from pushing it or tipping them over.

The water bowl should be changed daily and food should be added to maintain a good supply.

My cat is now on a high quality dry food. I found feeding him can food was a waste. He generally left some behind at each meal regardless of the portion. At 15 I weaned him onto dry food only.

5. Scratching Posts: Any cat is going to have the urge to scratch. The question is where is it going to do it? Best to have a scratching post that is safe and secure. Play with your cat on the post so it gets used to being allowed to scratch there. Rubbing a bit of cat nip on the scratching post will encourage your cat to scratch.

6. Cat Toys: There are so many different cat toys on the market these days it is hard to choose a toy your cat will like. After much trial and error I determined my cat likes the string attached to the toy much better then the toy. Whenever I want to play I get a string, or better yet, my gold necklace (his favorite).

7. Sleeping Places: A cat always needs a quiet, out of the way place to sleep the day away. A bed near a heater or furnace vent is ideal. In the winter most of the vents in my house have a cat bed near them.

If you have small children make sure they can’t disturb your cat when it sleeps

8. Care for eyes and ears: When cats get a build up of discharge around the eye simply clean it with a damp cloth. A small amount of discharge is normal for a healthy cat but if there are excessive amount then consult a vet.

Regularly check your cats ears for dirt or ear mites. Any dirt can be removed with a damp Q-tip. If you spot small brown clumps of discharge you should consult your vet. This is a sign of ear mites.

9. Care for the claws: If you have an outside cat, claw care is less important. Climbing trees, and other outdoor stuff helps to keep claws well maintained.

An inside cat has far less need for its claws. There is really no environment where your cat needs to use its claws. You should trim your cats claws once or twice a year. Clip the very tip of each claw. Taking any more then just the tip can hurt your cat. It is recommended that you have a vet show you how to clip their claws properly.

10. Care of the mouth and teeth: As cats age their teeth start to get calcium build up which can cause gum inflammation. Check your cats mouth every 6 or 8 weeks. Find and remove and calcium build up before deposits get too large.

Caring for a cat is quite simple, common sense really. I believe that good food, fresh water, lots of love and exercise is best for a cat. By following these 10 simple guidelines your cat can live a long and healthy life.

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In very general terms, courses built during the dark age of golf
architecture (1950-1970) were long in length and short in both
character and charm. The bunkering was unimaginative, repeatedly
forcing the same kind of aerial approach shots. Monotonously
long holes resulted in the birth of the dreaded ‘7,000 yard
championship course’ phrase. As with any generalization, there
are exceptions with one of the most important being Ralph
Plummer’s design of Tryall Golf Club.

Opened in 1958, the course measured 6,324 yards. Yet, thanks in
large part to its sloping greens and the ever present trade
winds, golfers of the highest calibre have failed for over five
decades to tear it apart. Recognized early on as the Caribbean’s
first course of genuine character, Shell’s Wonderful World of
Golf staged a match here in 1962 between Dow Finsterwald and
Peter Alliss. Finsterwald won the match with a score of 72 to
Alliss’s 75. Twenty years later, a desire by the club to host
important events manifested itself and the Mazda Champions LPGA
- Senior PGA were held at Tryall from 1985-87. This event was
followed from 1988-1990 with the LPGA Jamaican Classic, which in
turn set the stage for the Johnnie Walker World Championships
from 1991 through 1995.

Just prior to the 1991 Johnnie Walker World Championship, a
sports columnist not so shrewdly predicted that one of the
professionals would break 60 as this par 71 course still
measured below 6,800 yards. That year’s winner was Fred Couples
and not only did no one break 60 but Couples was the sole person
in the field to break par for the four day event. The subsequent
winners of the Johnnie Walker (Faldo, Mize, Els, and Couples
again) were all major championship winners, which suggests a
quality course.

What then are Tryall’s attributes that promote the best to
flourish? Certainly, the course’s island setting adds much to
Tryall’s allure and inspires one to play his best. However, it
speaks little as to the lasting merits of repeated games here.
The trade winds which average 20 miles per hour pose the same
question as the winds in the United Kingdom: can the golfer
control the trajectory of his shots? The golfer with the talent
to do so shines here. Those who followed Nick Faldo during his
1992 win of the Johnnie Walker marvel to this day at his
complete ball flight control with every club in the bag.

The first six holes at Tryall are routed near the coastline, and
apart from the romance of such a location, Mother Nature didn’t
imbue this flat portion of the property with many natural
features. Thus, Ralph Plummer did what every good architect
should: he created the character but he did so in a manner that
is peaceful to the eye. The land in no way looks tortured and
the holes sit peacefully upon the property. In The Golf Course
by Ron Whitten and Geoffrey Cornish, Whitten notes that ‘Plummer
was known for the attractiveness of his layouts and for his
remarkable ability to estimates cuts and fills and shape greens
and bunkers by eye.’ The only man-made water hazards on the
course are ponds found on the first six holes, namely at the one
shot 2nd and in the landing areas for the second shots on the
par five 3rd and 6th. (Forty three years later, the Club
acquired the property to build a true coastal hole – today’s 4th
- which is also a water hole, albeit a totally natural one).
Plummer used the fill from the ponds to build up the tees and
greens a few feet, thus providing the necessary drainage on
these first six holes. With no extraneous land movement from tee
to green, Plummer’s low profile design at Tryall still enjoys a
timeless appeal. His complete absence of clutter is most
appreciated, especially relatively to other courses built after
WWII. Plummer didn’t build three bunkers when one would suffice.
Plummer didn’t follow Robert Trent Jones horrific example at
Oakland Hills six years prior in 1952 of pinching in fairways
with bunkers on either side. Instead of reducing width and
ruining playing angles by overbunkering holes off the tee, nine
of the fourteen nonpar three holes at Tryall originally had no
bunkers off the tee (the 3rd, 8th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 14th, 15th,
17th, and 18th). In addition, Plummer eschewed containment
mounds and framing green sites. The challenge at Tryall
intensifies the closer one gets to the greens – a tenet of
classic architecture that allows the greatest range possible of
golfers to enjoy a course (in fact, so fierce where Plummer’s
orginial green slopes that the greens on holes 7, 8, 11, 12, 13
and 16 were softened when Club switched from the old bermuda
grass greens to today’s swift tifton dwarf greens).

Starting at the 7th, Mother Nature’s natural attributes are more
profuse and Plummer took full advantage as he perfectly draped
the holes onto the rolling foothills of the property. As with
his other best west works like Preston Trail Golf Club, Great
Southwest Golf Club, and the Cypress Creek Course at Champions
Golf Club, Plummer’s routing makes intuitive sense to the golfer
as one good hole follows another with the green to tee walks
always short. The golfer’s judgement is continually taxed at
Tryall on the variety of approach shots required: the uphill
approach at the 9th, the sharply downhill one shot 10th where
one doesn’t want to be long, the uphill approach at the 11th,
the downhill one shot 12th where one wants to be long, the
uphill approach at the 13th, the downhill approach to the 14th.
The continually shifting demands keep the golfer off-balanced, a
great attribute for any architect to achieve (though few rarely
do) as it means the golfer will never tire of playing there.

Ran Morrissett is an avid golfer and host of the popular website
www.golfclubatlas.com that features course profiles highlighting
the finer virtues of golf architecture found in over 140 courses
world-wide.

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This safari is centered on the plains of Western Kilimanjaro and then moves across to the remote Southern Serengeti. Western Kilimanjaro camp is set in a private concession which means just that – it is private and not a public park. It covers 75,000 acres and borders Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. The landscapes here consist of floodplains, hills and acacia woodland. This destination is amazing as the camp is luxurious and game spotting is done against the dramatic back-drop of Mount Kilimanjaro. In the evening enjoy the stars of the southern sky and the amazing sight of Mount Kilimanjaro illuminated by moonlight.

The Southern Serengeti is an incredible place from January through to March, the wildebeest migration is in the area and during this time the hordes amass around the Kusini Camp for the birthing of their young. This is the world’s last great migration and so can be said to be unique, without any danger of exaggeration.

Day 1 & 2 – Kambi ya Tembo in the Western Kilimanjaro

Kambi ya Tembo (Elephant Camp) looks across the plains at Kilimanjaro and offers accommodation in ten tents with en suite facilities. Each luxury tent is under the shade of a massive, old acacia tree and combines the luxury and warmth with the best cultural and natural experience possible. Full board here includes tea/coffee local beers, wines, sprits and laundry service.

Day 3 – Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Travel from West Kilimanjaro and stop in Arusha for lunch in this small bustling town in Northern Tanzania.

After lunch travel for ninety minutes to the Tarangire National Park and to River Camp Lodge which is close to an old Baobab, that dominates the dry riverbed. This camp is made up of 18 Luxury Safari Tents within 25,000 hectare concession which is set aside for conservation by the local Maasai community of Minjingu.

Day 4 – After breakfast enter into Tarangire National Park for the full day, stopping for picnic lunch in the Park.

In the late afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Farm House. This is an exclusive lodge facing the Ol-deani Volcano, and is set on a huge coffee farm. Three separate and intimate camps of nine comfortable bungalows each are built in the design of an old colonial farm. They are tastefully decorated, using local materials offering an imaginary journey to days long past.

Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater: the full day is spent exploring the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera. The steep sides of the crater mean that it has become a natural enclosure for wildlife, including most of the species found in East Africa. The night is spent in one of the luxury lodges perched on the rim of the crater – all rooms offering magnificent views of the crater bellow. Day 6 to 8 – Journey to the Southern Serengeti with game viewing en-route. The lodge is Kusini Camp – full board here includes tea/coffee local beers, wines, sprits and laundry service.

The Serengeti would not be the same without the beautiful rock outcrops known as kopjes. The rounded shapes of these ancient granite rocks are the result of cracking and erosion from exposure to sun, wind, and rain. They provide shelter and capture water for a wealth of wildlife and plants. In fact, without such environs, lions and other large animals would be unable to survive the dry season on the plains.

Kusini Camp is perfectly sited in a cluster of kopjes, Kusini is a permanent tented camp blended seamlessly into the delicate environment of the predator-rich plains of the Serengeti. The surrounding short grass plains provide the setting for the most spectacular natural phenomenon in the continent of Africa, the wildebeest migration, during which time the hordes amass around the camp for the birthing of their young.

Day 9 – Leave the Serengeti and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation and return to the Ngorongoro Farm House.

Day 10 – After breakfast game drive in Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is home to millions of flamingos, pelicans, storks and other plentiful bird life, as well as hippos that can be observed at close range. Pink flamingo graze by the thousands whilst yellow-billed storks swoop and corkscrew on thermal winds rising up from the escarpment, and herons flap their wings against the sun-drenched sky. This park is also famous for the tree-climbing lions. In addition to the lions, the national park is also home to the largest concentration of baboons in Tanzania.

Return to Arusha and end of safari.

October 1, 2004, 9:50 pm

So we spent our last day here today, the last day of this truly amazing 2 week vacation. Yesterday, after our little beach experience at Cala Llonga we went to the town of Sant Miquel where they have a live performance of folkloric dancing every Thursday evening at 6:15 pm.

The performance was inside the white-washed church’s inner yard and we sat down with another 40 to 50 tourists to watch a group of about 10 children and teenagers who were all dressed up in traditional Ibizan outfits. The boys wore black or white pants with vests over a shirt and red long hats, almost like nightcaps. The girls all wore headscarves and some of them wore traditional Ibizan wedding dresses with 13 layers of skirts!

They performed a number of dances, with the boys jumping and kicking their legs up high, while the girls mostly walked around them, demurely in tiny little steps. Obviously some courtship and wedding dances, the instruments were mostly a flute, a metal instrument that looked like a sword that was used for percussion, plus a little drum. Some of the flutes played were introduced by the Egyptians around stwo thousand years ago. The boys also used very large castanets. Definitely a very interesting experience, in terms of dress, music and dance, Ibiza is a very unique culture, extremely different from the typical Spanish or Andalusian stereotype of flamenco dancing.

Today we went into Sant Antoni where I took a 1.5 hour boat ride (8 Euros) on a glass bottom boat. We went around the south part of Sant Antoni bay to Cala Bassa. A diver was also on board and at one part we stopped and she dove in and brought back a few animals, 2 sea worms, a sea star and a very thorny animal who’s name I forget. We went around the islands off the Bay of Sant Antoni, beautiful area. On the way back, the ship’s crew served local champagne in a unique, curved flask that deposited the drink directly on the recipient’s tongue. Some of the boaters quite willingly partook of the ritual.

We then spent the afternoon at Platja des Comptes where we went swimming and watched a beautiful sunset in front of the little islands off the coast. It was crowded at the beginning, but it thinned out nicely around 3, 4 pm or so and we had more space on the beach. One local man came back from diving with a harpoon and he brought in an octopus which immediately drew a crowd of onlookers from the beach. Just before sunset we went to a smaller little cove where we saw a jelly fish just floating around, against a backdrop of golden rocks, which alerted us to the imminent sunset.

Many people congregated and the sun dropped slowly but surely into the water, just to the right of one of the larger islands off the coast. A fitting evening to our last night in Ibiza. All in all, it’s a beautiful place, just large enough for a week of exploration and compact enough so we never had to do much driving, the biggest distance on the island from one point to another I believe is 40 km.

A great vacation!!!