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Visiting the Canadian Rockies by Train

December 17, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

As a Canadian that was born in Vancouver and have lived in Calgary now for 15 years I am a big fan and lover of the Canadian Rockies.

If you are looking for an exciting holiday adventure for your family this year, then why not consider visiting the spectacular ‘Canadian Rockies’ in beautiful Alberta, Canada. To top off this amazing trip, have you ever considered a holiday by train for something completely different?

Travelling the Rockies by Train

Canada has a wonderful selection of passenger rail holidays to choose from, especially those that journey through the Canadian Rockies. You simply cannot beat this unique experience traveling by rail through some of the most spectacular scenery to be found most anywhere in the world.

Choosing a Canadian train travel vacation will allow you and your family to sit back and relax without having to worry about driving. It is one of the best ways to holiday and perhaps the most relaxing way as well. Deciding to travel by train, especially if you want to take in all that you can possibly see while passing through the beautiful Canadian Rockies, simply cannot be beat!

You can select either from Canada’s premier public passenger rail service known as ‘Via Rail’ or choose a more luxurious form of travel on the world re-known ‘Rocky Mountaineer Railway’. You have many options and itineraries to choose from on this amazing rail journey!

The Rocky Mountaineer is Exciting and Famous

The Rocky Mountaineer Train service has been touted as one of the finest private railway companies in the world and they offer a terrific popular ‘two day tour’ through the Rockies originating either from Vancouver BC on the west coast of Canada or from the City of Calgary Alberta to the east. Both make their way through gorgeous scenic byways heading to the Rockies with stops in either towns of Banff or Jasper Alberta.

For those looking for ultimate luxury and taking you a step back into the past, there is the fully restored historic ‘Canadian Pacific Rail’ luxury passenger train. There are a number of itineraries to choose from with all of these fabulous rail services to suit your time, budget and travel plans.

Whether you choose to travel by private rail service or by Canada’s public service, you will enjoy this unique train experience through one of Canada’s most famous landmarks. The beauty is something to behold and never to be forgotten and what better and more relaxing way to see the Canadian Rockies then by rail. A tradition in Canada dating back to 1885 when the CPR completed rail construction coast to coast in Canada.

Start planning your train vacation to the Canadian Rockies today for an unforgettable holiday experience!

Robert Tellier – A passion for travel and with over 35 years experience in the Travel Industry, I now enjoy sharing travel information, tips, destinations, photos, videos and so much more, helping to make your family travel stress-free and enjoyable. Please visit: http://gr8traveltips.com and receive my Free Travel Tips eBook just for dropping by!

Victoria Butterfly Gardens

May 6, 2012 by admin Leave a Comment

Last week my family and I went to Victoria and saw and did lots. The Victoria Butterfly Gardens were a real highlight. We were looking for something to do at the end of our trip on the last day and found the Victoria Butterfly Gardens on the way to the Victoria airport.

So to set the place up, the indoor facility is just a few minutes from the World Famous Buchart Gardens (Victoria is quite the flower central) and after walking in to the front door you pay, see a video, and then go through some double doors and go into the most humid and warm area that you have been in indoors.

My son was a little scared of the butterflies for some reason but my daughter, wife, and I loved it and stayed probably for a couple hours.

What to see at the Victoria Butterfly Gardens

So inside the Victoria Butterfly Gardens there is loads of wildlife. There are butterflies of course, a couple of flamingos, lots of birds, lots of foliage including flowers, trees and shrubs, and a couple rivers going to a pond. It is really beautiful inside and not only do you get to see this wildlife but it feels very mystical like you are going to another place and altogether and you lose yourself in the experience.

There is an included guided tour if your are interested (we were) that lasts about 20 minutes or so led by a biologist. The guy was very friendly and told us a lot about the lifestyle of all the different kinds of butterflies, birds, and plants in the facility. After the tour we just spend a lot of time looking around, sitting on benches and seeing the butterflies and were in awe of the little ecosystem built indoors.

The cost for our visit was a bit more than we hoped to pay. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for kids but the real trouble for us was the gift shop. The kids spent a lot of time browsing and finding things for us to buy 🙂

In the end I think we all felt that the Victoria Butterfly Gardens was well worth the time and money. As I said before this was a real highlight of our trip to Victoria.

Kullu Manali Tour

April 24, 2012 by admin Leave a Comment

Kullu Manali is a beautiful hill station in India which is simply breathtaking visually.

Kullu which lies in Himachal Pradesh is famous for Dussehra celebrations, temples and for its fabulous scenery.

Manali, on the other hand, is located at the northern end of the Kullu valley with the River Beas flowing through it. Manali has a distinct Tibetan influence and is popular with tourists interested in winter sports.

Kullu Manali tourism reaches its peak between September to November and April to June.

On your tour, be enthralled by lovely landscapes, snow covered mountain peaks, pristine green valleys and quiet streams. Tourists are certain to enjoy the sight of wild flowers, deodar trees and fruit laden orchards. There are many tour packages for honeymooners, families who want a quiet vacation and also for those who want to try out adventure sports. On your Manali tour, don’t miss out on visiting these places of interest:

Around Kullu Manali

The Solang Valley which offers a captivating view of white peaks and towering mountains should not be missed. Skiing enthusiasts will love the fine ski slopes here and that’s why the valley is featured in many Kullu Manali tour packages.
The Hadimba temple which was constructed in 1552 AD is also one of the popular places of interest here. Built by Raja Bahadur Singh, this temple is dedicated to the Goddess Hidimba and features many exquisite wood carvings as well. The highlight of this temple is that it resembles a pagoda and is set in the midst of deodar trees.
The Vashist Springs are renowned for its hot sulfur springs which have many medicinal properties. The village which lies on the left side of the River Beas is also famous for its stone temples.
The Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple is an 8th century temple which looks like a pyramid. Tourists will enjoy seeing the many stone carvings and sculptures which have withstood the test of time.
For those who love fishing and prefer to spend quality time by themselves, Largi is just the place to visit on your Kullu Manali tour as the waters provide an excellent opportunity for trout fishing.
Naggarwas once the capital of the Kullu kings for more than 1,400 years and offers a wonderful view of the North Western part of the entire valley. There are many temples which are open to tourists here as well as an art gallery featuring the paintings of Nicholas Roerich. Admirers of his work can also visit the Nicholas Roerich museum.

Kullu Manali tourism packages are worth the investment because there is so much to see here. Once you visit these places, your mind and body will feel completely rejuvenated.

Get a range of Kullu Manali tour packages for the best holiday experience. All the Kullu Manali Weekend Packages are customized to suit your requirements and budget. Call now to get the best package for your Kullu Manali Tour.

Learn More About The Possibilities Of Finding Your Significant Other On Single’s Cruises

April 16, 2012 by admin Leave a Comment

In today’s world, many, many people are out there painfully looking for love and it’s usually in all the wrong places. Many of you are probably wondering if you will ever find your significant other and sometimes the thought of just giving up on it does cross your mind. Well, in this article I want to tell you a little bit about how you could possibly find the love of your life by choosing to go away on an amazing trip. I am not talking about chatting it up on the internet and then flying far away to meet someone whom you are not completely certain is actually who you have been speaking with, that is just far too risky, although it does work out sometimes. I am talking about single’s cruises people, yes, you could get away from it all by going away on a single’s cruise.

How amazing and exciting does that sound? Many people are hearing about this and are saving up a little bit of money and taking off from work for a little while in hopes that by going on a single’s cruise, they will finally find that significant other that they have been hoping for and unsuccessfully searching for all this time, and so could you! It is really an exciting event and there will be plenty of others on the cruise just like you, waiting and praying that the love of their life is on that same ship, just waiting and hoping for your paths to cross. It is really a cool idea and if you could possibly find the time to escape to do something like this, you really should not wait any longer. Hurry up, get on the internet and check out the different websites that are available that can provide you with all of the important information regarding single’s cruises, expenses, activities while you are there, and so much more! These types of cruises are specifically designed in order for single people to possibly hook up with other single people, in hopes of finding true love or just to have a good time with one another. You are on this huge ship with all other single people, how much better can it get than that and how much easier right?

There will be plenty for all of you to enjoy doing while you are there and basically all you have to do is just mingle and knowing that everyone else there is there for the same reason really gives you the confidence that you need to just walk up and start a conversation with others. There is nothing at all wrong with going on cruises in hopes of having a good time or for a serious possible relationship with someone else, many people are choosing to do this. It is safe, fun and very exciting and if you have a single friend to take along with you, they too would have an amazing time and hopefully find what they are looking for as well. Be respectful of others and maybe once the cruise has come to an end, you will have atleast had a few laughs and lots of good times!

Learn More About The Fun Times You Could Have On Casino Cruises

April 16, 2012 by admin Leave a Comment

Many people decide to take fun and exciting cruises so that they can just get away from all the everyday stresses that tend to follow them throughout their everyday lives. Going on cruises can be a very exciting time and there are so many different and amazing things that you will have the opportunity to enjoy while being on any type of cruise. If you have never experienced going on a cruise as of yet then I suggest that you first do some research over the internet, so that you can see exactly what all different types of cruises have to offer to you and so that you can find one that best suits your wants and expectations. Several people just love the opportunity to get to go on casino cruises and let me tell you, this type of cruise can be extremely thrilling and everyone on board is there for the same purpose, to have a great time, enjoy the amazing drinks and to hopefully bring home some money once it is all said and done!

There are many locations that do not permit gambling of any sort, so definitely make sure that you take some time out to do some planning and preparations first, so that you can find exactly what you are looking for, when it comes to an enjoyable time on a casino cruise. Gambling can be very addictive, so please make sure that you are wise enough not to bring too much money along with you, no more than you could actually afford to lose anyway. Losing money can really be devastating for some people but when they are addicted to gambling, they tend to forget about the dire consequences of losing all of that money, they are only thinking about right then, at the moment, just how much fun they are having and are hoping and expecting to win big, no matter what. So, if you are going to go on casino cruises, please make sure that you do it in a very responsible manner and that you do have your priorities straight before you take off and blow all of your money. If you aren’t a big fan of casinos, but still want to try your luck, then consider something like fantasy football which can be a fun way to gamble right from your phone.

This will be an amazing trip and you will have an opportunity to meet some amazing people as well, while having an incredible time playing some of your most favorite games. Just be very careful and cautious while you are on board and always remember that it is for fun, so that you do not take the entire trip way too seriously and become a sore loser while you are cruising along. Casino cruises are exciting, the people are awesome, the food and drinks are unbelievable and all of your gaming options are just incredible. If you can do this and do it the right way, it is just about a guarantee that you will absolutely have the time of your life! Start browsing through the internet right now and maybe you could make future plans to go on a casino cruise by yourself or with some friends, it will really be a blast for you all and don’t forget that you also have the option of going to Oregon’s most popular hotel-casino resort, those who love Casinos will understand what a great opportunity this is!