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Resurrection of a Ship, Birth of a Company
Posted On 07/10/2011 22:59:03 by GrapevineTravelAdventures
One small ship cruise line goes under.  Most people would have seen their ships as fodder for the scrap yard.  Dan Blanchard of American Safari Cruises saw them as the means to start a new company.  With the complete overhaul of two ships formerly of Glacier Bay, InnerSea Discoverieswas born, a small-ship cruise line with a taste for adventure and exploration of wild places.   The first time I saw the Wilderness Discoverer she sat high and dry in a shipyard in Seattle. Poin... Read More



Planning a Vacation to Australia
Posted On 05/29/2011 19:42:08 by GrapevineTravelAdventures
Before heading across the ocean for a vacation to Australia, many questions need answers.  Start with the flight.  What matters most, price, length of the journey, or stops along the way? Research flights to find the one best suited.  If price matters most, the cheapest flights often stop several times and take well over 20 hours from start to finish.  The most direct flights may take as little as 14 – 16 hours, but could cost quite a lot.
When plans include s... Read More



Two Countries, One Island: Saint Martin/Sint Maarten
Posted On 03/06/2011 10:33:35 by GrapevineTravelAdventures
Sint Maarten/Saint Martin, two names for one rather small island.  This now peaceful Caribbean island has a long and bloody history. Violence began long before the day Columbus first sighted the island in 1493 on November 11, the holy day of Saint Martin of Tours.  He claimed the island for Spain, naming it Isla de San Martin.  Throughout history, the island changed hands many times between Spain, France, Holland, Britain and... Read More



Explore the Wilds of Southeast Alaska
Posted On 02/06/2011 10:13:42 by GrapevineTravelAdventures





















Tongass National Forest covers the majority of southeast Alaska.  It is the largest unit in the US Forest Service, as well as the largest coastal temperate rain forest.  Almost 17 million acres to explore amidst an abundance of wildlife and natural beauty, with miles of pristine wilderness few people ever see.  Many opportunities abou... Read More



Fishing, Traveling & Fish Recipes
Posted On 10/04/2010 19:24:31 by JohnBeath
British Columbia Salmon Fishing Lodges at Hakai Pass By John L. Beath www.GoFishMagazine.com& www.Halibut.net    Hakai Pass British Columbia – Puget Sound anglers who own their own boat and know how to catch salmon would rather guide themselves than rely on a fishing guide who might not have much salmon fishing experience. British Columbia salmon guides typically tell their guest how they will fish and even set the hooks for them. This just does not fit the needs of experienced... Read More








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