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Archive for the ‘National Parks Travel’ Category
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
 Considered “America’s best idea,” National Parks around the world provide travelers preserved views of natural wonder as far as the eye can see. An American invention, they give us a unique backyard vacation oasis where postcard views meet real, life-altering experiences. And, it’s this transparent beauty, exploration and enrichment combined with the accessibility of North American National Parks that make them a popular vacation choice.
According to the National Park Service, trips to National Parks are on the rise. “National Parks are idyllic vacation ‘hot spots’ perfect for relaxation and introspection, wild life exploration or adventure, depending on the traveler,” said Scott Nisbet, president and CEO for the Globus family of brands.
A wide range of experiences can be had at National Parks including everything from snorkeling, rafting and hiking to learning about the environment, geology and wild life. They also provide a perfect retreat for those hoping to reconnect with themselves or nature.
“Our National Park-focused tours offer an inclusive-style of travel with incomparable exploration and enrichment opportunities,” said Nisbet. “With a wide range of National Park destinations, hotels and price points, coupled with unparalleled service and storytelling, we create experiences for travelers they couldn’t produce on their own.”
Together, Globus, Cosmos and Monograms offer travelers more than 35 National Park-focused tours and packaged vacations from which to choose an ideal getaway. The most popular National Park-focused escapes for 2010 are:
Specialty sites: National Parks | Alaska | Canada
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
 In February, PBS is airing a documentary by Ken Burn’s called “America’s Best Idea: The National Parks.” In celebration, the National Parks Foundation and ARAMARK Parks and Destinations are giving away a free trip to one of America’s most popular national parks.
Participating is easy – just share with the world one, or all, of your favorite spots in America’s national parks. Anytime during the month of February, visit http://thisisyourland.nationalparks.org to explore America’s 392 national parks online, and then mark your spot by sharing your favorite moments, stories and experiences. Individuals that add their spot to at least one park will be entered to win a three night trip for two, including lodging and airfare, to their choice of the following destinations located in, or within close proximity to, some of America’s most beloved parks:
- Shenandoah National Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
- Denali National Park
- Glacier Bay National Park
- Yellowstone National Park & Grand Teton National Park
- Olympic National Park
The grand prize winner will also receive a $300 resort credit to use towards meals and/or activities (cannot be used towards lodging, retail, fuel, or any non-ARAMARK managed operations), and an official ”America’s Best Idea” book signed by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan. In addition, twenty runner-up winners will receive an “America’s Best Idea” poster signed by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, and a limited edition National Park Foundation “America’s Best Idea” t-shirt.
Individuals can add one new spot to http://thisisyourland.nationalparks.org each day to increase their chances of winning. The National Park Foundation and ARAMARK Parks and Destinations will announce the winners in March. For more information and complete contest rules visit: www.nationalparks.org/thisisyourlandsweeps
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Monday, August 24th, 2009
Here are some ideas on some of best places to travel in September.
If you enjoy cruising, some of the best deals can be found on Caribbean cruises in September. There is a risk, as it is during the peak of hurricane season, but if you purchase insurance, some cruise lines do allow you to cancel for any reason and receive future cruise credits to rebook within one year of your cancellation. Hawaii and Bermuda also offer lower pricing during this time, but although they are not hit as often as the Caribbean and U.S., both can get hurricanes.
The U.S. national parks are a great destination in the fall. Children are back in school, so there are less crowds, and the weather is cooler. If the thought of a bus tour does not appeal to you, train tours through the national parks of Arizona and Colorado operate at this time.
Eastern Canada including Quebec and Niagara Falls, is another nice destination this time of year. If you want to enjoy the changing of the leaves, then consider going the last two weeks in September. You can take a four to ten day cruise on various cruise lines, including Norwegian, Crystal, Princess, Holland America and Carnival. You can also take a bus tour of Eastern Canada, or just drive up to Niagara Falls.
Europe is also popular in the fall, again because there are less crowds than during the summer months, and the weather is cooler. If you are visiting an area in the Mediterranean, the water is usually still warm enough for swimming or snorkeling. Most popular cities to visit this month are London, Paris, Barcelona, Venice, Rome, Edinburgh, Dublin and the Greek Isles. You can travel various ways, but if you are planning to visit several cities, the most cost effective ways to are cruises, tours or train package between each city.
You can take the chance and still travel to Alaska during this time frame, but certain areas such as Denali can get snow, which usually means popular excursions such as helicopter and flight-seeing can be cancelled.
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Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Enjoying the National Parks is a wonderful family experience. You can travel by motorcoach, train or take a driving trip. Once you are there you can enjoy a number of activities including hiking, biking or river rafting.
Many tour operators are offering trips with unique activities for families.
Today our featured tour is: Cowboy Country
Don your cowboy hats, pull up your boots and get set for our best-selling family adventure in the classic American West where the “stuff of legends” awaits. View the four most famous faces in rock at Mt. Rushmore and one of the world’s largest sculptures at Crazy Horse Memorial, before heading into the Bighorn Mountains for a real taste of cowboy life on a working ranch. Buffalo Bill left his mark in Cody, Wyoming – learn more about his life in the western frontier and see a rodeo show that makes the Wild West come to life before your eyes. Then it’s on to 2 of America’s most magnificent national parks, welcoming you with natural treasures beyond compare. Go “behind-the-scenes” with a park expert in Yellowstone; volunteer on a special project and raft down the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park.
Package includes 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 6 dinners with adults paying $2,378 pp. For more on this and other National Park family vacations, click here:
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Friday, April 17th, 2009
 CNN just published an article about the Grand Canyon Railway and how it is a wonderful experience for families. The article notes that the train, besides being a good history lesson, is also good for the environment. It carries more than 225,000 passengers a year, reducing auto traffic to the South Rim by 10 percent. Instead of steam locomotives, cleaner and more efficient diesel locomotives are used.
To read the article in it’s entirety, click here
If you are interested in longer train trips of the National Parks, we offer several itineraries to choose from. There are also several trips planned especially for families, as well as driving vacations through the National Parks. Please visit our National Parks website for more information.
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009
 Salt Lake City is a fantastic jumping-off point to renowned Utah ski resorts like Park City and Snowbird, as well as to the Yellowstone/Grand Tetons, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks. Unique lake effects from the Great Salt Lake produce amazing light, dry snow that makes for outstanding area skiing, and creates beautiful snows capes all around the city. No wonder the 2002 Olympic Winter Games were held in this city.
Salt Lake City is nestled in a valley at the foot of two mountain ranges. In spring, the canyons are adorned with wildflowers and waterfalls. During summer, hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking are just minutes away. A blaze of brilliant foliage erupts on canyon walls in autumn. Daily sunshine, low humidity and mountain breezes combine for a comfortable year-round climate
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Sunday, March 15th, 2009
 We went on the Canyon Country adventure last month and definitely enjoyed it.
I did want to express that we felt on the first night, it would have been nice to have had everyone go around the room and introduce themselves and say where they were from. No attempt at all was made for a get to know the others session.
We have been on many other tours, and this is the first time that we struggled to get to know others. Some of it had to do with the scatter seating for meals. On other tours, especially in the beginning, meals were at larger tables where it was easy to converse with others. Our tour guide was Al H
In general, it was a beautiful trip, and well organized
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For more information on Canyon Country Adventure & other National Parks tours, visit our web site www.escortednationalparkstours.com
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009
 The U.S. National Parks are a great vacation for families. There is so much to see and do. Imagine horseback riding in Bryce Canyon, rafting through Glen Canyon on the scenic Colorado River or hiking in Zion National Park. You can be as adventurous as you’d like, or just take it easy and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Here is our top 5 list for family tours to the National Parks:
1. Canyon Country Family Adventure
2. Wild Wild West
3. Quest for the West Wyoming Family Vacation
4. Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
5. Red Rock & Painted Canyons
Which is your favorite US National Park?
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Sunday, December 21st, 2008
 With 2009 right around the corner, it’s time to plan your next big getaway. Where are you looking forward to traveling next year? Here are some of the predictions, trends and statistics for travel in 2009.
The U.S. Tour Operators Association reported that for the 5th straight year, Italy placed first as the most popular international destination for vacation packages and tours. Modern Bride’s annual “World Best Honeymoon” survey showed Italy has even beaten out Hawaii as the #1 honeymoon destination. Recommend Magazine’s Readers Choice awards also listed Italy as the #1 destination. Croatia and China were the hottest up-and-coming countries for tours and travel packages. We were surprised not to see Dubai on the list.
Lonely Planet’s top 10 destinations: #1 U.S. with emphasis on National parks and Hawaii; #2 Mexico, with an emphasis on Mexico City and the Pacific Coast; #3 Argentina; #4 Japan; #5 India & #6 Canada (tied);#7 Australia #8 China (tied);#9 Spain and #10 France.
Frommers recently released its top destinations for 2009, focusing on international destinations that are affordable and seeking the newest “hot spots”. Washington D.C.; Waiheke Island, New Zealand; Saqqara, Egypt; Lassen Volcanic National Park, California; Istanbul, Turkey; Civil Rights Trail, USA; Cartagena, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Berlin, Germany; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Angkor Wat, Cambodia; Waterton National Park, Alberta, Canada
According to TripAdvisor, the top three predicted hot spots for North America travel are Florida, North Carolina and Alaska.
At Atlas Cruises & Tours, we are seeing a number of trends. Italy continues to be very popular. Consumers are booking specialty travel packages including river cruises, cooking and wine vacations, as well as religious travel. Several dates for the 2010 Passion Play are already sold out. We have been doing several blogs about sustainable travel in the past 6 months, as we are finding consumers more concerned in traveling with suppliers that are environmentally conscious, as well as the desire to visit destinations threatened by climate change such as Antarctica, Alaska, Galapagos and Machu Picchu. Cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska and South America are up, and we except a surge in Europe cruises, as air prices should be coming down considerably, and cruise lines are offering aggressive fares. For those staying close to home, National Parks, Canada & Hawaii are up as well.
Where are you planning to travel in 2009? We’d love to hear your top 3 list!
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Posted in Africa Travel, Alaska Travel, Antarctica Travel, Australia Travel, Cape Town, Cruises, Food & Wine Vacations, Italy Travel, National Parks Travel, River Cruises, Sustainable Travel, US Travel | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Taucks tours offers Community Outreach programs, volunteer projects & global giving grants. Over 10,000, Tauck guests, employees & families are giving back & lending a hand through Tauck, in America’s most beautiful parks…preserving national treasures.
In Yellowstone National Park, Tauck has had over 10,000 volunteers, over 14,000 hours, 100 projects & more than $500,000 in support. This innovative volunteer opportunity allows tour guests & families to clean, paint and protect America’s #1 National Park while enjoying the 10 day Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks or the 8-day family adventure in Cowboy Country. Other projects with Tauck included Boston, Bryce Canyon, New Orleans & Gulf Coast relief after Katrina.
Would you be interested in a family vacation that involved volunteer work?
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