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Thursday, May 31, 2007
Saturday, May 26, 2007
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Manila is located in the Delta Region.
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Follow the green-and-white pilot wheel markers along the Great River Road in the heart of eastern Arkansas's Mississippi River Delta country. The road, designated a national scenic byway, will lead you from north to south through this rich agricultural kingdom where cotton, rice, soybeans and wheat flourish in some of Arkansas's richest soils. Crowley's Ridge Parkway, another nation scenic byway, also winds through this region, providing excellent views of the productive land from atop a geologic oddity rising from the Delta. Learn more about Crowley's Ridge.
This is the land where Europeans first crossed the Mississippi in 1541, where you can experience a taste of the civilizations they found here at the Hampson Museum State Park at Wilson and at Parkin Archeological State Park at Parkin. You can relive the early days of more recent settlement at countless museums throughout the region, including the Arkansas State University Museum at Jonesboro and the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie at Stuttgart.
Highpoints include the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum & Education Center at Piggott, where "papa" penned portions of "A Farewell to Arms"; the historic riverport of Helena, where the Delta Cultural Center interprets the land, the people and the music of the river country; Arkansas Post National Memorial, which preserves the site of the earliest settlement in the lower Mississippi River Valley; Southland Greyhound Park, one of the largest dog tracks in the country; and Lake Chicot State Park, where fishing is exceptional and bird watching second to none. And don't miss the Louisiana Purchase State Park, where a monument marks the initial point for surveys of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Special bicentennial celebrations across the state are planned for 2003. Learn more at www.LaPurchase.org.
Current Weather
Clear, 70°F.
Follow the green-and-white pilot wheel markers along the Great River Road in the heart of eastern Arkansas's Mississippi River Delta country. The road, designated a national scenic byway, will lead you from north to south through this rich agricultural kingdom where cotton, rice, soybeans and wheat flourish in some of Arkansas's richest soils. Crowley's Ridge Parkway, another nation scenic byway, also winds through this region, providing excellent views of the productive land from atop a geologic oddity rising from the Delta. Learn more about Crowley's Ridge.
This is the land where Europeans first crossed the Mississippi in 1541, where you can experience a taste of the civilizations they found here at the Hampson Museum State Park at Wilson and at Parkin Archeological State Park at Parkin. You can relive the early days of more recent settlement at countless museums throughout the region, including the Arkansas State University Museum at Jonesboro and the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie at Stuttgart.
Highpoints include the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum & Education Center at Piggott, where "papa" penned portions of "A Farewell to Arms"; the historic riverport of Helena, where the Delta Cultural Center interprets the land, the people and the music of the river country; Arkansas Post National Memorial, which preserves the site of the earliest settlement in the lower Mississippi River Valley; Southland Greyhound Park, one of the largest dog tracks in the country; and Lake Chicot State Park, where fishing is exceptional and bird watching second to none. And don't miss the Louisiana Purchase State Park, where a monument marks the initial point for surveys of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Special bicentennial celebrations across the state are planned for 2003. Learn more at www.LaPurchase.org.
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Gainesville, GA. Located on the shores of Lake Lanier, and nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, this city of more than 32,000 people is roughly 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. The major health facility in town is a 461-bed, not-for-profit hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center and Health System, which employs 422 physicians and consists of a main campus and the Lanier Park Campus, acquired in 2001. This year, HealthGrades, a leading healthcare rating company, gave NGHS's Ronnie Green Heart Center its highest ranking in three cardiac categories: overall care, surgery, and interventions. Nationally, the center placed within the top 5 percent of all hospitals in overall cardiac services and surgery. "Gainesville has an excellent healthcare community, a strong economy, good schools, both lake and mountain access, all within an hour's drive of Atlanta's main shopping district," says Smith.
There are some drawbacks. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, a subsidiary of WellPoint Health Networks, controls 68 percent of the combined HMO/PPO market, according to the latest AMA Competition in Health Insurance study. And the AMA's medical liability study still lists Georgia among the states that bear watching. On this last point, though, Smith says: "The Gainesville patient is more likely to have a personal relationship with her physician, and, therefore, is far less likely to be engaged in litigation if something goes wrong."
Waynesville, Clyde, and Hendersonville, NC. The largest and best-known city in this northwestern corner of the state is Asheville, population 72,000. Situated in the French Broad River valley, amid the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, this "yuppie magnet area," as one consultant called it, has a thriving healthcare community—perhaps too thriving for the physician looking for new opportunities. "It wasn't too long ago that Asheville was considered by many the 'next city,' the one you went to as an alternative to Raleigh-Durham, Winston-Salem, or even Atlanta," Smith says. "But, at this point, established primary care and specialty groups pretty much control it," making it difficult for doctors starting new practices or looking for jobs at an attractive salary.
Enter Waynesville, population around 10,000, and the towns of Clyde and Hendersonville. According to Smith, these are now the "next cities," where, as he says, doctors willing to go a little beyond Asheville "can add between 10 to 30 percent to their base incomes." The 125-bed Haywood Regional Medical Center, in Clyde, serves both that city and Waynesville, approximately 10 miles away. Other hospitals in the general area are Harris Regional Hospital, in Sylva, and Cherokee Indian Hospital, in Cherokee. In Hendersonville, a picturesque city of 12,000, Pardee Hospital, a 222-bed acute care facility, also serves the surrounding towns in Henderson County, population 97,000. According to the AMA, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is the major health plan in the Asheville area, with 46 percent of the combined HMO/PPO market.
There are some drawbacks. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, a subsidiary of WellPoint Health Networks, controls 68 percent of the combined HMO/PPO market, according to the latest AMA Competition in Health Insurance study. And the AMA's medical liability study still lists Georgia among the states that bear watching. On this last point, though, Smith says: "The Gainesville patient is more likely to have a personal relationship with her physician, and, therefore, is far less likely to be engaged in litigation if something goes wrong."
Waynesville, Clyde, and Hendersonville, NC. The largest and best-known city in this northwestern corner of the state is Asheville, population 72,000. Situated in the French Broad River valley, amid the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, this "yuppie magnet area," as one consultant called it, has a thriving healthcare community—perhaps too thriving for the physician looking for new opportunities. "It wasn't too long ago that Asheville was considered by many the 'next city,' the one you went to as an alternative to Raleigh-Durham, Winston-Salem, or even Atlanta," Smith says. "But, at this point, established primary care and specialty groups pretty much control it," making it difficult for doctors starting new practices or looking for jobs at an attractive salary.
Enter Waynesville, population around 10,000, and the towns of Clyde and Hendersonville. According to Smith, these are now the "next cities," where, as he says, doctors willing to go a little beyond Asheville "can add between 10 to 30 percent to their base incomes." The 125-bed Haywood Regional Medical Center, in Clyde, serves both that city and Waynesville, approximately 10 miles away. Other hospitals in the general area are Harris Regional Hospital, in Sylva, and Cherokee Indian Hospital, in Cherokee. In Hendersonville, a picturesque city of 12,000, Pardee Hospital, a 222-bed acute care facility, also serves the surrounding towns in Henderson County, population 97,000. According to the AMA, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is the major health plan in the Asheville area, with 46 percent of the combined HMO/PPO market.
Monday, May 21, 2007
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London is Europe's largest city covering over 610sq miles and attracting over 29 million visitors each year. We're here to make sure you're one of the special ones!
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
CHICAGO
Destinations and Interests
It's been called the city of broad shoulders.
Sit on Chicago's shoulders and you see a town that deserves its reputation as a world-renowned business center, with companies like Johnson & Johnson, IBM, Lucent, and Molex, among many others, maintaining offices here. Urban action that rivals Los Angeles and New York and a super setting right on Lake Michigan - the Windy City's got it all.
Its wonderful ethnic mix makes for a rich diversity in both neighborhoods and cuisine. It's a place that offers killer kosher hotdogs, the original Uno's pizza and Italian beef sandwiches alongside cutting-edge cuisine that inspires any gourmet appetite.
But Chicago is much more than food, it's a melting pot with a proud immigrant heritage and cosmopolitan flair. Chicago also offers plenty of venues for art, sports, music, theater, opera, architecture, shopping or just walking around. Name your cultural passion or pastime, and Chicago's got a top-notch offering!
Get cross-eyed staring at Seurat's famous pointillism at the Art Institute or get crazy watching the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Walk around Buckingham Fountain, Lincoln Park and Navy Pier, or tour the city's Frank Lloyd Wright buildings and famous Louis Sullivan skyscrapers. Tool around Lakeshore Drive or shop Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile.
While you're out exploring, you never know who you might bump into. Chicago has been called home by Oprah, Roger Ebert, Buddy Guy and a bunch of other happening folks.
If you like Midwestern candor and Great Lakes adventures with your big-city excitement, you'll feel right at home here.
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Sunday, May 13, 2007
Hawaiian Islands
Oahu: is home to Honolulu and the world-famous Waikiki Beach. It is a place for the young at heart, with a lively nightlife – especially in Waikiki. Days can be spent either relaxing on the beach or surfing the huge waves on Oahu’s north shore. Visitors may like to take the opportunity to visit the Iolani Palace – dating back to 1882 and constructed in a mixture of European styles by King Kalakaua. The more recent history of Hawaii can be gleaned in a visit to the US naval bases on Oahu.
Maui: is the Valley Isle of white-sand beaches and breathtaking vistas. The well-designed resorts on the island have meant that Maui now rivals Oahu as the most popular tourist island. Resort guests can partake in horse riding, golf, tennis, sailing, canoeing and a wide range of water sports. In addition, since the end of the whaling industry, humpback whales are frequently sighted offshore enjoying the warm Maui waters.
Kauai: is known as the Garden Island and offers a landscape of luscious shades of green. Formed by one central volcano, the sheer height of the mountain means that the peak experiences excellent rainfall and the island has a number of picturesque rivers. Relax and enjoy swimming on Poipu, Anini and Lumahai beaches or be astounded by the beautiful views of Waive Canyon from the lookout.
Hawaii: is referred to as the Big Island to distinguish it from the state of Hawaii. As its name suggests, it is the largest of Hawaii’s islands – in fact, it’s twice the size of all the other islands put together. This tranquil island is renowned for its beautiful exotic flowers, especially orchids. A trip to the Volcanoes National Park is suggested.
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sydney tour packages
* Sydney City Package, 4 days / 3 nights (from Viator)
City Sights Package : Commences at Sydney and concludes Sydney, New South Wales
On Request. Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availablity.
Sydney is a vibrant city, with its rich mix of Colonial and Indigenous history, multi-cultural foods and festivals, museums, exhibitions, theatres, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Experience the majestic beaches, beautiful national parks and the stunning harbor for yourself on this city stopover package. Stay at your choice of either a Deluxe, Superior First class, First class or Tourist class hotel and discover this amazing city today! more info and booking details from Viator...
* The Eaglereach Experience, 3 days / 2 nights (from Viator)
Wilderness Package : Commences at Sydney, Australia
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Nature lovers paradise! This tour has it all, wine tasting in the premium Hunter Valley, overnight at a private wilderness resort and visit the beautiful waterway of Port Stephens. more info and booking details from Viator...
* World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, Australian Wildlife and Overnight at Lilianfels Resort, 2 days / 1 night (from Viator)
Overnight Tour : Commences at Sydney, Australia
On Request. Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availablity.
If you have more than one day to escape, explore and experience this picturesque destination, then this overnight tour is for you! Discover the region's natural beauty and quaint mountain townships with free time to enjoy some of the many beautiful bush walks in the area, or simply enjoy the magnificent canyon views. more info and booking details from Viator...
* Blue Mountains Deluxe Overnight Eco Experience, 2 days / 1 night (from Viator)
Extended Tour : Commences at Sydney, Australia
On Request. Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availablity.
Created for the traveler wanting a quality, personal experience out of Sydney, enjoying time away from the mainstream tour operators and crowds, this tour is affordable and uniquely Australian. You will receive a high standard of personal and individual service, so book now for your unforgettable Blue Mountains experience, staying overnight at the beautiful Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort. more info and booking details from Viator...
* Hunter Valley Wine Overnight Experience, 2 days / 1 night (from Viator)
Extended Tour : Commences at Sydney, Australia
On Request. Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availablity.
This is the only tour to The Hunter Region that offers the real Aussie Outback, history, Aboriginal Culture and Wine tasting in a full one day of complimenting experiences. Meet some of the locals, travel through beautiful National Parks, learn of the harsh settlers days and convict conditions as they worked here to establish the European Australia. Then look back to what it was like for Australian Aboriginals before and after white people arrived. more info and booking details from Viator...
City Sights Package : Commences at Sydney and concludes Sydney, New South Wales
On Request. Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availablity.
Sydney is a vibrant city, with its rich mix of Colonial and Indigenous history, multi-cultural foods and festivals, museums, exhibitions, theatres, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Experience the majestic beaches, beautiful national parks and the stunning harbor for yourself on this city stopover package. Stay at your choice of either a Deluxe, Superior First class, First class or Tourist class hotel and discover this amazing city today! more info and booking details from Viator...
* The Eaglereach Experience, 3 days / 2 nights (from Viator)
Wilderness Package : Commences at Sydney, Australia
On Request. Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availablity.
Nature lovers paradise! This tour has it all, wine tasting in the premium Hunter Valley, overnight at a private wilderness resort and visit the beautiful waterway of Port Stephens. more info and booking details from Viator...
* World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, Australian Wildlife and Overnight at Lilianfels Resort, 2 days / 1 night (from Viator)
Overnight Tour : Commences at Sydney, Australia
On Request. Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availablity.
If you have more than one day to escape, explore and experience this picturesque destination, then this overnight tour is for you! Discover the region's natural beauty and quaint mountain townships with free time to enjoy some of the many beautiful bush walks in the area, or simply enjoy the magnificent canyon views. more info and booking details from Viator...
* Blue Mountains Deluxe Overnight Eco Experience, 2 days / 1 night (from Viator)
Extended Tour : Commences at Sydney, Australia
On Request. Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availablity.
Created for the traveler wanting a quality, personal experience out of Sydney, enjoying time away from the mainstream tour operators and crowds, this tour is affordable and uniquely Australian. You will receive a high standard of personal and individual service, so book now for your unforgettable Blue Mountains experience, staying overnight at the beautiful Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort. more info and booking details from Viator...
* Hunter Valley Wine Overnight Experience, 2 days / 1 night (from Viator)
Extended Tour : Commences at Sydney, Australia
On Request. Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availablity.
This is the only tour to The Hunter Region that offers the real Aussie Outback, history, Aboriginal Culture and Wine tasting in a full one day of complimenting experiences. Meet some of the locals, travel through beautiful National Parks, learn of the harsh settlers days and convict conditions as they worked here to establish the European Australia. Then look back to what it was like for Australian Aboriginals before and after white people arrived. more info and booking details from Viator...
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Washington Welcomes You
Washington Welcomes You…
…to a place where the great outdoors is a way of life. With such icons as Mount Rainier, Pike Place Market, the Cascade Mountains, Lewis & Clark trail, plus breweries, wineries, a thriving arts scene, major ski areas, java that jolts you to life, and an agricultural base to satisfy any palate, it's no wonder Washington state draws visitors again and again.
From the Pacific Ocean to Puget Sound, Lake Chelan to the Columbia River, explore any of the hundreds of waterways that are home to the most boats per capita in the nation.
Visit any one of the state's 75 farmers' markets to sample Walla Walla Sweet Onions, Dungeness Crabs, Penn Cove Mussels, or the raspberries, apples, sweet cherries, and pears for which the state is justly famous.
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…to a place where the great outdoors is a way of life. With such icons as Mount Rainier, Pike Place Market, the Cascade Mountains, Lewis & Clark trail, plus breweries, wineries, a thriving arts scene, major ski areas, java that jolts you to life, and an agricultural base to satisfy any palate, it's no wonder Washington state draws visitors again and again.
From the Pacific Ocean to Puget Sound, Lake Chelan to the Columbia River, explore any of the hundreds of waterways that are home to the most boats per capita in the nation.
Visit any one of the state's 75 farmers' markets to sample Walla Walla Sweet Onions, Dungeness Crabs, Penn Cove Mussels, or the raspberries, apples, sweet cherries, and pears for which the state is justly famous.
360 Panoramic Peeks
Tour the interactive gallery to see panoramic photos of destinations and attractions around Washington.
(Requires QuickTime 4.0 or greater to view.)
Friday, May 4, 2007
Living History Package
A Brougham is a servant driven fine coach of the upper class. Our restored Brougham was made by the renowned Brewster Company and is of museum quality.
This rare vehicle is now available to museums, organizations, libraries, schools and educational facilities as part of a Living History presentation of the Civil War and Victorian era. This package is also available for private events and re-enactments.
Package Description
The package includes the Brougham Coach and a Victorian era living history interpreter , who reveals the life of the wife of a Civil War Doctor or of a Civil War Widow.
Mary Lou Pavlik The persona, Maryann Lewis Bronson, whose husband, Dr. George Bronson, is serving or had served in the union army, as a hospital steward in the 11th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment. Mrs. Bronson arrives and departs in the Brougham, attended by properly attired coachman and footman. The Brougham will remain on display the entire time, providing the unique opportunity to interact in the first person with a tableau of persona and transportation of the Civil War and Victorian era.
In whatever role is desired our interpreter will mingle and interact with your class or group answering questions within the context of the role, always in the first person. Alternately she will address the group in a monologue description of the life, hopes and fears of her persona excerpting from original letters written by Dr. George Bronson to his wife in anticipation of and after several major battles of the Civil War.
This rare vehicle is now available to museums, organizations, libraries, schools and educational facilities as part of a Living History presentation of the Civil War and Victorian era. This package is also available for private events and re-enactments.
Package Description
The package includes the Brougham Coach and a Victorian era living history interpreter , who reveals the life of the wife of a Civil War Doctor or of a Civil War Widow.
Mary Lou Pavlik The persona, Maryann Lewis Bronson, whose husband, Dr. George Bronson, is serving or had served in the union army, as a hospital steward in the 11th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment. Mrs. Bronson arrives and departs in the Brougham, attended by properly attired coachman and footman. The Brougham will remain on display the entire time, providing the unique opportunity to interact in the first person with a tableau of persona and transportation of the Civil War and Victorian era.
In whatever role is desired our interpreter will mingle and interact with your class or group answering questions within the context of the role, always in the first person. Alternately she will address the group in a monologue description of the life, hopes and fears of her persona excerpting from original letters written by Dr. George Bronson to his wife in anticipation of and after several major battles of the Civil War.
Tours Horseback Riding
Desafio Adventure Company offers a number of horseback tours in and around Monteverde. We offer rides suitable for any level of experience.
Excellent horses and guides have given our company a reputation for quality horseback riding in Costa Rica. Check out our unique trail to the Arenal Volcano, the only horse ride of it's kind being offered!
We are fortunate to work with Franklin Arce who runs his stable in Monteverde and our stables near the Arenal Lake. With his expertise and knowledge we are able to provide visitors with top quality rides.
Many people are skeptical about riding horses in Costa Rica due in part to negative press on the subject, not all of it unfounded. The reason to be weary is that some people only see short-term profit and to them a horse is just a means to make money. The more tours the horse does the more money they make. This practice by some has given a bad reputation to the horse industry of Costa Rica. There were cases of horses collapsing from exhaustion and people riding trails covered in mud that were not in a condition to ride upon. These neglects tainted the image of horseback rides.
monteverde horse stable
Now that you have been forewarned let us tell you that this does not mean you should not go for a ride on your visit. There are many responsible horseback tour operators in Costa Rica. Some of the ways you can decide if a company caring properly for it’s horses as well as its customers is to visit their stables. You do not have to be a vet to see if the horses look healthy. You can tell a lot about how people treat their horses by seeing where they live and eat.
Excellent horses and guides have given our company a reputation for quality horseback riding in Costa Rica. Check out our unique trail to the Arenal Volcano, the only horse ride of it's kind being offered!
We are fortunate to work with Franklin Arce who runs his stable in Monteverde and our stables near the Arenal Lake. With his expertise and knowledge we are able to provide visitors with top quality rides.
Many people are skeptical about riding horses in Costa Rica due in part to negative press on the subject, not all of it unfounded. The reason to be weary is that some people only see short-term profit and to them a horse is just a means to make money. The more tours the horse does the more money they make. This practice by some has given a bad reputation to the horse industry of Costa Rica. There were cases of horses collapsing from exhaustion and people riding trails covered in mud that were not in a condition to ride upon. These neglects tainted the image of horseback rides.
monteverde horse stable
Now that you have been forewarned let us tell you that this does not mean you should not go for a ride on your visit. There are many responsible horseback tour operators in Costa Rica. Some of the ways you can decide if a company caring properly for it’s horses as well as its customers is to visit their stables. You do not have to be a vet to see if the horses look healthy. You can tell a lot about how people treat their horses by seeing where they live and eat.
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