posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 22
In search of the perfect North Face Outerwear? We are here to help. While there is plenty of great North Face outerwear, we have collected some of our favorite choice to share with you.
Not sure which one is right for you? These are some of our favorites:
Tritronix Triclimate JacketStichless Fountainhead Guide JacketModulus Jacket Chronicle Down Jacket
North Face Outerwear – A great way to layer.
Layering is one of the many important skills in outdoor activities. No matter if you are doing a thru hike on the AT or camping on a Costa Rican beach, layering is an important skill to master. No matter what type of destination you plan on traveling to, there is a piece of North Face Outerwear for you.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 8
Jujuy is a north-western province of Argentina, known for its beautiful terrain and aboriginal customs. Located just 84 kilometers from San Salvador de Jujuy, the provincial capital, is the small town of Tilcara (which means “shooting star” in the Quechua language of the Incas). Here you can find Argentina
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 8
Travel to Hawaii is ramping up after recent rains have slowed bookings. The weather has cleared and sunshine has returned to the Islands!
Recently John Monahan, President and CEO of the Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) stated “We’re enjoying blue skies and the warm sunny climate that everyone expects when coming to Hawai’i.”[1]
Repeat travelers to Hawaii are on the rise, with more than 62% of visitors enjoying the sun and sand more than once. Today’s travelers are also more likely to be independent, and rely less on group and package tours. In 2000 just over 49% of travelers were independent explorers, while in 2005 that number rose to nearly 54%.[2]
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 27
In autumn, visitors can set off for plenty of destinations, since afternoons in Spain are full of sun, but with a gentle breeze which invites us to go out, to breathe, and to enjoy all these pleasures for the senses.
In the Balearics, finding a worthy spot to go into is an easy task. El Arenal beaches are remarkable for their hustle and bustle, while other places such as Cala Castell are chosen by those in search of peace and quiet. Without doubt, autumn is the ideal season to walk and go into these spots in depth. One of the best options is going all over the Tramuntana Mountains, in the north of the island. Going for a walk is the best way to discover this island, where the trees give off smell to pines, rosemary and thyme. Majorca provides the visitor with a wide range of options to enjoy its beaches, including the long sandy beaches in the south and the coves between crags in the mountains. Not only do its landscapes offer sun and beach holidays, though. Around the 40% of its territory is protected, since nature reserves of exceptional beauty such as S’Albufera, Dragonera Island, Mondrago, Cabrera Island and all the Tramuntana Mountains, go from the north to the south of the island.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 13
Spain, which has nurtured its sun and beach-based tourist industry since the decade of the 1970s, is now opening up to new, seductive alternatives, which are more accessible thanks to new technologies. However, the increase in the tourist offering in neighbouring Mediterranean countries, together with services that are competitive in terms of quality and price, could leave us below the average figures we have been accustomed to for so many decades.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 12
Mexican tourist destinations in Cancun, the Mayan Riviera, Puerto Morelos, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel, as well as those in the state of Yucatan, were left undamaged by hurricane Dean, the ninth most powerful hurricane in history to develop in the Caribbean Sea.
“Fortunately, the tourist infrastructure in the region is in perfect condition and in capacity to continue offering its services to the millions of tourists that visit that area of the country each year,” said Francisco Lopez Mena, Director of the Mexico Tourism Board.
According to Mexican officials, zones affected by the hurricane are functioning with normality, including the famous tourist areas of Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Puerto Aventura, Puerto Morelos and Chetumal.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 5
If you have a few extra hours in Mendoza and find yourself hangover free after touring the scattered wineries, a great way to spend the day is at the Mendoza city zoo. Located in the western part of the city is the huge Parque General San Martin (San Martin Park). It is the largest park in town and provides many fun activities. It is easy to lose yourself in the 865 acres of the park that is made up of soccer fields, walking/jogging paths, a national science museum, camp grounds, and of course the Mendoza Zoo.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 30
The parties and the luxury of Marbella were reference points securing her international tourist acknowledgement and prestige, quite difficult to reach by others. It seems that it was not enough. The attraction toward Marbella was too strong to call a halt to this in the middle of her climax. Speculation with this small piece of land went on and on, aiming to create a little sunny paradise full of luxury and yachts.
A few days ago, this area of 116.3 square kilometres was finally unable to endure the volume reached by terrible negotiations, corruption shooting at different sides and being supported by the main point of Marbella: her Town Council. With 23 people under arrest and over 2,400 million euros in assets seized thanks to the ‘Malaya Operation’, Marbella has exploded like a ball of those she dropped from the light aircrafts onto the beaches in her glorious days.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 30
Murcia is a region that brings together beaches, good weather, excellent gastronomy, health and monuments. Everything is there so that visitors can enjoy a region located in the south east of Spain and situated in the Mediterranean Arch. Murcia lies on the south eastern side of the Iberian peninsula, it covers a territory of 11,317 km2 and its coastline stretches to over 170 km, where small beaches alternate with rocky coves and steep cliffs. La Manga is worth mentioning as it is a curved coastline that closes the Mar Menor lagoon and separates it from the Mediterranean Sea, which is only linked by canals. You can find beaches with rough sea and coves with pleasant and calm waters anywhere along the coastline of Murcia. Dunes, beaches, salt marshes… there are areas on the strip of the coastline, many of them belong to the network of Protected Natural Areas of the region. One must mention the Mar Menor in Murcia, which covers 180 km2. It is the largest salt lagoon in Europe and is separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a narrow strip of sand measuring 22 km long and between 100 and 800 metres wide, called La Manga del Mar Menor.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 23
Canyoning is a sport where participants follow the channel of a ravine, crossing its rises and falls using a mixture of potholing and mountaineering techniques. Usually, a downward route is taken, following the direction of the river’s current. Canyoners must negotiate rocks and stones, slide down inclines, jump into pools and pass through narrow gorges.
Abseiling is often necessary where really rough terrain is encountered, though it?s also important to know how to ascend using a fixed rope. Ravines are categorised in several ways, though the most common places them on a scale of difficulty depending on abseils and volume of flowing water. The six point scale reads as follows:
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