Archive for March, 2009

Carter Caves Park – Lowdown on the Underground

// March 3rd, 2009 // No Comments » // Adventure Tours

fernbridgearchThere’s something instinctual in human beings that causes us to be enchanted by caves and caverns. In the days when being fed by a bear at 25 was considered having “had a pretty good run”, a good cave was the equivalent of a 3 bedroom in the suburbs with a fenced in yard and a 2-car garage. Perhaps that ancestral memory is what makes Carter Caves State Resort Park so appealing. Or maybe they’re just cool.

Carter Caves is located 30 miles west of Ashland, Kentucky. It’s home to more than 20 spectacular caverns. These subterraneous wonders sprawl beneath the forested Appalachian hills, and can be explored via a number of lighted and unlighted cave tours. A small fee is charged for tours to aid in the park’s upkeep. Special tours for beginning and experienced spelunkers are also available (schedule ahead). (more…)

Tropical Beach Vacation Ideas

// March 1st, 2009 // No Comments » // Beach Vacations

west-caribbean-cruisesTropical beaches and tropical islands are located within 23 1/2 degrees either north or south of the equator. They enjoy warm weather year round with plenty of sunshine and warmth. Depending on where you are headed, there are many tropical destinations around the world, including Hawaii, Fiji, the Caribbean, and Bora Bora.

Hawaii
The Aloho State of Hawaii offers you several different islands and beaches. Oahu Island is the most popular, home to the infamous Waikiki Beach and Honolulu, the state’s capital. Maui offers you several luxury resorts, 16 golf courses, and a 10,023 foot volcano. Molokai and Lanai can both be reached by ferry from Maui, or you can simply fly there from Honolulu.

Hawaii’s Big Island is the largest of all islands, featuring Volcanoes National Park, with amazing waterfalls and breathtaking beaches. Kauai is known for it’s tropical vegetation and has even been used for setting of many Hollywood movies. (more…)