Where to go to be in the know...about travel
With nearly 400 national parks – and free admission all week, April 21-29, 2012, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce a young person to a national park. By introducing kids to these majestic places, we give the gift of learning a healthy lifestyle and help guarantee the future of parks for future generations.
Outdoor recreation is high priority in Austin, which boasts 220 parks. Two special places are Mount Bonnell and McKinney Roughs.
Thousands of pansies in various shades of purple, pink, white, yellow, and blue brightened the winter landscape at the Dallas Arboretum, and spring promises more spectacular displays.
Winter Whale Week is celebrated along the Oregon coast during the last week of December. It is never certain whether it will be a good time to see the whales, but usually it is. Up to 18,0000 gray whales swim along the Oregon Coast during their winter migration. You may also see Humpback whales.
Staying in an environmentally friendly hotel is a deciding factor for many guests. Greenstay Hotel and Suites is also affordable, modern and in the heart of the city.
For beach lovers the white sands, warm waters and perfectly shaped waves of Kuta Beach in Bali, Indonesia might fill the holiday agenda, but if you have soaked up your maximum sun allotment and want to explore the island there are many more pleasures to be experienced, including luxurious hot springs at the base of mighty Mt. Batur.
