Fishing Trips and Fishing Resorts

Over the last several years, destination weddings have become more popular with couples hoping to stage their ceremonies in unique locations. Due to its proximity to the United States and the overall affordability of travel packages, the Caribbean has been one of the top choices for prospective couples. Additionally, more couples are also realizing the benefits of staging resort weddings ? especially in destinations such as St. Thomas that still don?t require a passport for travel. Working with a resort to plan a wedding can not only eliminate a lot of work, it can even save money when compared with traditional American weddings. As you consider planning a wedding in St. Thomas or anywhere else in the Caribbean, compare the advantages of working with a resort to the footwork required of self-planned ceremonies. You will see that a resort wedding is the right choice ? for more reasons than you probably realize.

One of the best reasons to stage your wedding at a resort is that they are always equipped. Hotels and resorts will have everything from chairs to decorations on site. Therefore, you won?t need to arrange for rental materials or make lots of phone calls to get what you need. Your resort and personal wedding planner will have you covered. Staging a wedding at a resort also eliminates the need to find local vendors. Good resorts will always have working relationships with the best chefs, caterers, florists and decorators ? regardless of where you plan to hold your wedding. Even if you were to research all the vendors of your destination and make your own arrangements, you could easily overlook some of the best products and services. By utilizing local vendors, resorts can add an exotic flair to your ceremony that could never be achieved at home.

As the process of obtaining a wedding license can be complicated in some Caribbean locations, resorts can also come in handy with the messy paperwork. Wedding planners at resorts will have thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding wedding licenses. Before you arrive at the resort, your planner will inform you how long you need to stay on the island (most Caribbean nations only require a three-day stay to apply for a marriage license), what types of documents you will need to provide and any other guidelines. If you have scouted locations to hold a destination wedding, you probably noticed that resorts represent many of the most picturesque locations throughout the Caribbean. Luxury Caribbean resorts are usually situated on beachfront property near all the popular attractions, shops and restaurants. By staging your wedding at a resort, you will be guaranteed the best views and most attractive surroundings.

With all of your guests staying at the resort, you will also find it much easier to plan events and activities. Rehearsals and dinners can be arranged easily without having to worry about transportation for any of your party. Additional activities throughout St. Thomas can be staged directly at the resort with the assistance of a concierge or your event planner.

One of the major concerns about all-inclusive weddings ? especially in foreign destinations ? is the perceived impersonal nature of the ceremony and all its details. There are plenty of stories about disappointed couples who purchased wedding packages without being allowed any input. The results are, more often than not, boring ceremonies and lackluster details that don?t incorporate any of the couple?s unique desires. However, resort weddings aren?t about selling you something you don?t want. Resorts employ fulltime planners that cater to each of your requests and do everything they can to construct the ideal wedding for your tastes.

After you?ve done the math, you will probably realize that a resort wedding will not only save plenty of time, but potentially plenty of money. Best of all, a resort wedding will allow you put all of your own ideas into action. Celebrate the beginning of your marriage ? your way ? with a resort wedding in beautiful St. Thomas.

Justin Burch writes articles about St. Thomas (http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/sttfr-frenchmans-reef-and-morning-star-marriott-beach-resort/)for the Marriott Resorts.

Ah, the clear blue water and the beautiful color of the sky, all abound from the Tampa fishing charters. The setting of the water in Tampa is similar to a finely painted art scene. After leaving the dock in Tampa, you can expect to be fishing in less than ten minutes. The water is deep, clear and full of tasty catches. There are no long waits in the waters of Tampa either. You can expect a hefty bite within minutes of casting your line. In many other places there are long waits, small fish and less than desirable weather conditions. Any fishing experience in the Tampa area will leave you with a basket full of fish, some great stories and a nice tan! Any of the Tampa fishing charters will provide you with a fishing expedition of a lifetime.

The limit of fish is not lacking either. One of the best features and something that the Tampa fishing charters advertise heavily is the fact that a number of fish are in the local waters. Fishing in the Tampa area can land you snook, redfish, sharks, trout and a variety of other types. There is never a lack of variety or the same old thing in Tampa. Tampa fishing charters have a good working knowledge of the area and what to expect from each one of them. The guides of the Tampa fishing charters can enhance your fishing experience greatly.

One of the leading Tampa fishing charters is the tarpon hunt adventure. The reason that the tarpon is so popular is the mere size of the fish. They give one heck of a fight in their attempt to get away. There is definitely an art to reeling in one of these great silver kings. Not only will they pull and drag the line they will also make frequent jumps to throw the hook. It is a great and exciting hunt! Making it one of the most requested charters out of the Tampa bay!

If the vacation experience is what you are looking for there is much more to do in Florida then the Tampa fishing charters. After a long day of fishing the family can then hop in the car and head over to Busch Gardens or Disney World. The kids will love it and you might find a special treat for you and the Mrs. as well. There are a ton of things to do and Florida, so you will never hear the age-old ring of “we are bored”! That is important when you are attempting to have a relaxing time!

Eliseo is an avid fishing guy
For more info and related article about fishing http://www.charasfishinginfo.com

Most people live such busy and hectic lives these days that we are slowly killing ourselves off. We run from appointment to appointment and wear ourselves thin with little time for relaxation. You spend you time rushing through your day at work and hardly even have time to sit and eat lunch and then back to work again. If you have children this only gets busier once you get home as dinner, homework, baths, and bedtime stories all need to get done before it gets too late. This all leave little to no time to rest and recover. In fact many of us run on very little sleep going full steam all day until we crash into our bed late at night only to wake up and repeat the whole process again. Many of us do this because there is no other choice or options available. However in the long run the constant rushing, lack of sleep, and improper nutrition takes its toll on our bodies. This mental and physical fatigue can really make you ill if it is constantly ignored.

Work, work and more work that is what our lives are composed of. However was it meant to be that way? Our bodies were obviously not made to keep this pace forever. So just STOP! Isn?t it time you take a minute and stop. Take a few minutes to read through this article and follow the advice in it and give your body some much need rejuvenation.

Most of us don?t have the luxury or ability to escape from the rat race for very long. However, the great news is rejuvenation is not necessarily that far off and it doesn?t need to take a long time. If you work so hard why not play hard and take a real vacation. If you plan your vacations wisely and really pack them full of intense relaxation (which might include doing nothing) then you can quickly recharge and be ready to go back to work. The best thing about taking regularly scheduled vacations is that you are more effective when you are rejuvenated and ready to tackle work again. So by slowing life down for a few great days of vacation you will be able to speed up when you get back.

One great way to pack a ton of relaxation into a short amount of time is to take a cruise. This has become a viable option for more and more Americans as the industry is growing like crazy. People are finding that being out at sea on a cruise can be one of the best ways to relax in a short amount of time. So why not try an Alaskan cruise for a few days! This is a great way to get started in cruise traveling and packages can often be purchased for very reasonable prices.

Alaskan cruises are typically categorized into three different categories.

Alaska Inland Cruise ? This is a great way to get an insider view of Alaska. You will be shown many of the highlight spots located within the vicinity of Alaska.

Alaska Day Cruise ? As the name implies you will be toured through a day cruise of Alaska and get to see the bigger picture of Alaska. For sure you will get to see lots of beautiful glaciers and ice bergs on this one.

Alaska Celebrity Cruise ? If you want top notch treatment and don?t mind paying for it then this is the cruise for you. Sure they are a little more expensive then some of the other options but why not pamper yourself and go all the way.

Some of the typically attractions that Alaskan Cruisers really enjoy is getting to see a wonderful assortment of wildlife including humpback whales! Also seeing the glory of nature in the form of huge icebergs, glaciers and traveling up smaller fjords can really bring the beauty of nature home.

One thing that you will want to think about before picking a cruise is the size of the ship. Smaller ships are typically much faster and can get a lot closer to the lands, icebergs and glaciers. In fact they can get almost close enough for you to touch the icebergs. However on the downside they are not as luxurious as the larger ships. The large ships can often hold up to 1,000 people and so they can at times feel crowded and if you like your space and want to feel more secluded then a smaller ship is a better choice. Then on the other hand if you want all of the luxury and amenities and a smoother ride then a larger ship is the way to go.

Alaskan cruise packages typically last 7 days which is a great amount for a nice long vacation. If you can afford the time and money aspect of it there are numerous 14 day cruises available also.

Either way an Alaska cruise is a great way to get out of the rat race of life and really get a break. You will come back more rested and able to get more done then you could ever begin to imagine. So why not go for an Alaska cruise book it today!

Check out this site for greatCruise Vacation Resources and Info - Included the best rentals, activities and spots to take your next vacation. Learn more about Alaska Luxury Cruise or Adventure Cruise

Lake Baringo

This rear fresh water Rift Valley Lake encircled by mountains and its surface dotted by picturesque islands and hippos butting their eyelids is a spectacular sight indeed. Topping the scenic surrounds is an amazing abundance of bird life with over 450 of the 1200 bird species Native to Kenya present. For years bird watchers from all over the world have come here to glimpse the rare and beautiful feathered flyers.

Despite being listed as Kenya?s fourth Ramsar site in January 2002, Lake Baringo has been plagued with various problems over the last few years. Irrigation dams and droughts caused the water level to drop alarmingly, pulling the shore line back several hundred meters severe siltation due to soil erosion around the seasonal luggas (creeks) has meant that water is almost always muddy and the lake has been over fished so badly that any tilapia caught these days is never more than 15 cms long. The water level has risen again recently, but the situation is still very delicate, and with further drought expected the ecosystem remains at risk.

Lake access is easiest from Kampi ya Samaki on the lakes western shore, some15 km north of Marigat. This small, quiet town used to be a fishing village but now it depends almost entirely on tourism. Sadly the recent problems have caused visitor numbers to drop, resulting in even tougher times for the community.

It is still a lovely place to visit and locals would greatly appreciate the business.

Information Kampi ya Samaki has traditionally charged a toll of (Kshs 200) to enter the town but this no longer seems to be the case. The nearest banking facilities are in Kabarnet about 40km west while internet access is found in Marigat post office.

Sites and Activities

Boat Rides in lake Baringo

The most popular activities around Lake Baringo are boat rides which are touted as competitively as the Maasai Mara is in Nairobi- they are boat offices all over town and literally everyone you talk to will claim to have access to a boat and be able to undercut everyone else?s price. A specialty is a trip to see fish eagles feeding the birds? dives for fish at a whistle making for great (if slightly contrived) photo opportunities.

The most reliable trips are organized by the following:Community Boats and Excursions (Kampi ya Samaki per boat per hour Kshs 2,200)

Lake Baringo Club (Kampi ya Samaki per boat per hour kshs 7000)

Roberts Camp ( Kampi ya Samaki per boat per hour kshs 2400)

Most boats accommodate up to seven pass angers. A one hour trip allows you to cruise the shoreline while two hours allows you to checkout Parmalok Island. With three hours you can visit Ol Kokwe Island.

Shoreline Surprises

While some life in the lake is indeed struggling, crocodile populations are healthier than ever- so you best are careful when standing next to the shore. We got lost in the beauty of an early morning sunrise one day while at the water edge, and before we knew it, there were 12-15 snouts poking from the glassy surface directly in front of us- Cue speedy retreat! While crocodiles open ( and hippos) do pose a threat, malarial mosquito?s actually pose more of a risk here- whatever you do remember your bug repellant

Bird Walks in lake Baringo

There is a constant twittering from birds in the trees around the lake, in the rushes and on the face of the escarpment near Kampi ya Samaki. Even if you are not an avid twitcher, it is hard to resist setting off on a dawn bird walk, when you have a good chance of seeing hornbills or a magnificent fish eagle in action. Lake Baringo club offers the most knowledgeable guides and charged Kshs 1100 per person froa60-90minute walk.

Roberts? Camps and Community Boats and Excursions give less rewarding walks from about Kshs 300 per person

Cultural Tours

Lake Baringo Club offers tours to Pokot, Tugen and Njemps villages close to the lake( Kshs 600 ) the Njemps are cousins of the masaai and live one the Ol Kokwe Parmalok Islands and around the lakeshores, mainly practicing pastrolism and fishing. You will usually be able to walk around freely and take photos but you will probably be hassled to buy handicrafts. There is additional Kshs 500 for entering each village.

Other Activities in lake Baringo Kenya

If nothing mentioned so far has floated your boat, there is even an uninhabited and uncharted ?devils island? with a fearsome reputation among the normally prosaic locals who wont go near the place at night, claiming you can see flames and hear screaming. So far no visitors have confirmed these sightings but it sounds a bit more exciting than the bird watching!

Robert is a tour expert in East Africa Kenya travel. He is a director of a Kenya tour operator company and degreed in tourism management. For more Blah on Kenya tourism see: http://www.landmarksafaris.com/planner/?refferer=ezinearticles

When shopping for a boat, there are many things to take into consideration. Most importantly, you should know, as precisely as possible, what style, year, and brand of boat you want, what options are important to you and what your boating budget will be. The more homework you do before shopping, the more likely you will be pleased with your purchase.

To select the right boat for your family, there are several questions to ask yourself. How many persons will likely be on the boat when you are cruising, Will you be towing a skier, wakeboarder, or tuber? How fast should the boat go to satisfy your ?need for speed?? Will you also be wanting to fish from the boat? How seriously? Will you be using the boat primarily on a lake or river or will you be venturing out into the sound or ocean, or Gulf? Will the boat be trailered to and from the water or stored at a marina. Do If stored at a marina, will you need to purchase a trailer? Will you be in the range of toilet facilities or should your boat also be equipped with a head?

Do you plan on purchasing your boat for cash or will you be financing it? Have you added operating costs, insurance, maintenance, storage, etc to your boating budget so that it is realistic? Are you primarily looking for a new boat or a pre-owned boat? Of the boat brands that you like the best, have you located the dealers in your state? Have you checked out the internet boat shopping sites for used boats of the type you want?

Boats depreciate more than 20% in their first year, on average. Many times, if you can find a year old boat in good condition, it may likely be just like a new one and at a much better price. Also, you may find a dealer with prior year models in inventory that can be bought at a discount and still have the new boat warranty, etc. It really pays to shop and to keep your options open

If you are considering a pre-owned boat, what is the high limit on engine hours which will be acceptable? Has the beat been used in salt water or fresh water. (Salt water takes its toll on boats and motors, so their value depreciated more rapidly).

It?s been suggested that boat owners seem to come down with a rare disease called ?foot and foot? disease. When you have that malady, you must buy a boat that is a foot longer or a foot wider to cure the disease and, therefore, it can be an expensive illness to cure! In any event, there are usually many quite good used boats to be found in the market, if you know how to seek them out and to evaluate them.

In selecting a pre-owned boat, it is very helpful if you are familiar with the various boat brands and their respective reputations for quality, length of time in business, and market share. If you know, for example, that boat is manufactured by a tried and proven boat builder who has a reputation for quality, you will have fewer worries than if the manufacturer has only been in existence for a year or two! Naturally, better made boats are going to hold their price somewhat better than lesser known boats.

Of course, there are certain advantages to buying a new boat versus a pre-owned boat. New boats and engines always come with a manufacturer?s warranty so that you can be certain of your maintenance and repair costs for some period of time, at least. Financing is generally easier on a new boat and the length of the financing period is usually longer on a new boat. Down payments are smaller or non-existent on many new boats. Of course, having that brand new feel and smell and knowing that you are the only family to use it ? also has considerable appeal. That appeal can be expensive, however!

It is always a good idea to test drive any boat you are considering before you purchase it, whether it is new or used. All boats tend to look seaworthy when sitting on a trailer or boat rack, and you can only really tell about the adequacy for the engine?s power by driving under a load.

With a little homework, process of shopping for a boat and be exciting and fun! Have a great voyage!

Resources: Don Seibert is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and has operated a large marina and boat dealership for the past 10 years. Don has been boating for more than 50 years. You can get more boating issue exposure and benefit from this experience at More Boating Articles or go to http:// Metrics-Publishing.com /Boating

The deep waters of the Indian Ocean along Tanzania?s coast are rich in big-game fish. Deep sea fishing in the Indian Ocean?s waters from August to November provides really good sport for the big Yellowfin Tuna, one of the strongest fish in the area. The big Blue Marlin and a number of Striped and Black Marlin are also found, as well as sailfish, king fish, dorado, sharks, barracuda and many other IGFA species.

The waters of Tanzania are only just beginning to gain the world-wide fame which means these waters are less populated with boats and fishing is at its most pristine. Deep sea fishing in Tanzania is best organized through private companies that specialize in boating and ocean trips, or through lodges and hotel properties that offer day excursions throughout the coast.

The game fishing here is excellent year round with many hotels boats fitted with equipped to the highest international safety standards including the latest technology such as GPS navigational aids, color echo sounder and fishfinder.

Fishing is an economic stronghold of many parts of rural Tanzania and quickly becoming a popular activity for fishing safaris along the country?s rivers and lakes. Although it is not allowed in national parks, fly and lake fishing in remote areas outside the parks is possible. It is a rewarding and peaceful way to experience the beauty of African scenery and enjoy the country at a leisurely pace.

Sometimes private companies, tour operators, and lodges can arrange for day trips to nearby lakes and rivers, and longer fishing safaris around the region can be organized with tour operators. In addition to planned day excursions, local fishermen in the region will gladly take you with them on their daily fishing trips and show you the best places to get started.

The freshwater lakes of Tanzania offer fishing opportunities for visitors willing to rough it a little and to venture off the beaten track. Fishing along Lake Victoria affords an opportunity to experience freshwater lake fishing and observe life around the lakes of Tanzania where boatmen will gladly arrange for you to accompany them on their daily trips to net Nile Perch and Tilapia in the waters offshore. Trips to Rubondo Island National Park also offer fishermen a base from which to embark on trips around the Lake Victoria.

Fly fishing along the many rivers and large streams Tanzania is another rewarding experience for sportsmen wanting to experience remote areas at a leisurely pace. During the rainy season, rivers swell with fish and river life, and any time after the short and long rains is a good time to plan a fishing safari. Many adventure tour operators cater for international fisherman looking for the best fishing waters in East Africa, and everything from trolling through flood plains to fly fishing in mountain streams is possible.

For more information on any of these subjects visit http://www.tanzania-info.co.uk and also for tourism and cultural issues see http://www.betheladventure.co.uk ? Using tourism to change lives.

Before heading out on your next fishing expedition, it is important that you stock up on necessary gear, including a premium-quality saltwater fishing reels. While fishing can be enjoyable under a number of different circumstances, having the right equipment can make your day more enjoyable, more profitable, and if you?re bringing home dinner, more filling! Premium saltwater fishing reels don?t have to break your budget to be effective, but you must carefully research your options to make the right purchasing decision.

If you normally fish on freshwater lakes and ponds, keep in mind that you will need some different equipment before heading out on a saltwater body of water, such as the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico. Because the addition of salt changes the overall condition and composition of the water, equipment behaves different when used in freshwater sources than in saltwater sources. Although using equipment for a freshwater body of water in a saltwater body of water won?t necessary ruin the equipment or your experience, it can substantially detract from your success as a fisherman and shorten the life of your equipment. When you are investigating saltwater fishing reels, make an investment that will last a generation.

Saltwater fishing reels are typically constructed of stainless steel. This construction protects against the effect that saltwater can have on metal. Using stainless steel ensures that there is little to no chance of developing rust on your reel if properly maintained. Reels used in freshwater fishing can sometimes be constructed out of other metals that are not as resistant to the effects of saltwater and the resulting rust that can accumulate. Just because saltwater fishing reels are constructed out of metals more resistant to rust doesn?t mean they have to be maintained any less diligently. Whenever you return from a fishing expedition, ensure that you thoroughly rinse all of your fishing gear with non-salt water and allow to thoroughly dry before storing. This careful upkeep will ensure your equipment will last for years.

Saltwater fishing reels also come in a variety of quality levels. Ensure that you choose a reel that fits your budget, but don?t feel that you have to lose any quality just to save money. It is more important to look at the makeup of the reel than the price tag. Name brands often have no impact on choosing the right reel. In blind consumer tests, two brands separated only by pricing can often be confused for the other. Always request to try out any equipment before buying, or ensure that there is a workable return policy in effect should you need to return equipment that is less than satisfactory.

Many pieces go into making a fishing expedition successful. By choosing premium-quality saltwater fishing reels to compliment your other equipment, you can enjoy the best experience possible, time and time again.

Eliseo is an avid fishing guy
For more info and related article about fishing http://www.charasfishinginfo.com

You hear a lot about the Alaska Marine Highway System, and no wonder. It's been around for more than four decades now doing yeoman service for Alaskans and Alaska visitors who are looking for a ferry cruise from the “Lower 48″ states to Southeast Alaska, Prince William Sound,and even to the Aleutian Islands. It's been a perennial huge hit.

But have you heard about Alaska's “other” ferry system - the passenger and vehicle ships of the Inter-Island Ferry Authority?

Unless you live in Ketchikan or in one of the communities on Prince of Wales Island or in Wrangell or Petersburg the name probably means little to you. That may change.

What they have - the people who live in these Southeast Alaska communities - is a really splendid little ferry operation connecting three islands and more than a half dozen communities to each other and the outside world. For Alaskans or visitors from “Outside” who are looking for an easily accessible “Off the Beaten Path” experience for a few days or longer the routes of the Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA) can be ideal.

Two Vessels

This pleasurable travel opportunity is possible because of IFA's two vessels: the m/v Prince of Wales which entered service in 2002 and the new-in-'06 m/v Stikine. Both ships are 98 feet long and can carry 160 passengers and 35 standard-size autos. And make no mistake about it, these are no plain and simple utility craft. Each contains a comfortable forward observation lounge with recliner chairs, reading room, a “quiet room” for passengers who need privacy, galley and restaurant, and a solarium. And attention parents or grandparents traveling with children: Each ferry contains a youngster's playroom.

Prince of Wales connects Ketchikan twice daily in summertime with Hollis on Prince of Wales Island (POW) and 1,100 miles of paved and gravel roads. These highways run through forests and alongside streams, lakes, saltwater inlets and bays. The fishing can range from good to grand and the wildlife viewing and birding can be equally superb. Colorful totem parks exist in Hydaburg, Kaasan, and Klawock. And for a walking tour unique in Alaska the U.S. Forest Service offers escorted underground excursions (bring your own flashlights) through the El Capitan limestone caves in the northern portion of POW. (The USFS asks for two days notice call 1-907-828-3304 for details.)

Especially for visitors with RVs or autos the travel opportunities are the stuff of dreams. You'll find a number of government and private campgrounds and if you're not a camper don't despair. Friendly Alaskan hosts run lodges and B&ampBs in the larger communities on the island as well as in Wrangell and Petersburg where you'll find comfortable hotels as well. After a day or two (or a week or two) of exploring POW travelers have only to drive to Coffman Cove Thursdays through Sundays to catch the new Stikine for a two-hour, 45 -minute ride to Wrangell on the island of the same name. The Stikine then proceeds on a one-hour journey to the southern end of Mitkof Island and 25 miles of road travel to Petersburg. Wrangell and Petersburg also are served by the ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway System.

Wrangell and Petersburg

You may have heard about many of the visitor attractions in Wrangell and Petersburg. At Wrangell you can book Stikine River tours up one of America's swiftest flowing navigable rivers, as well as a daycruise to observe and photograph the bears at Anan Creek. Too, you can view ancient petroglyphs along the city's shoreline, play a round of Muskeg Meadows golf, or take in a flick at the community's new movie theater. On Chief Shakes Island in the middle of the community boat harbor you'll find one of the most varied and photogenic totem parks in the Alaska panhandle. The Tlingit tribal house on the island is no small item of interest as well.

Petersburg, known as “Little Norway” because of its Nordic heritage and d?cor, also provides access by daycruise to nearby thundering LeConte Bay and Glacier. Petersburg, you'll find, is an easy walkabout community. If you take a stroll be sure to visit the Clausen Memorial Museum where you can view a record 126.5-pound king salmon, the old Cape Decision light station lens, a Tlingit canoe and all kinds of old time fish processing equipment. At least one eagle is almost always in residence at Eagle Roost Park and whale watching can be awesome on day cruises from the community or from Outlook Park on Sandy Beach.

Ketchikan

At Ketchikan where travel aboard the Prince of Wales begins or ends the things to see and do are well nigh endless. You'll find three world class totem collections in the community - at Saxman village just south of Ketchikan, at Totem Bight State Historical Park 10 miles north of town, and at the Totem Heritage Center in the City Park near downtown. The heritage collection contains nearly three dozen magnificent ancient totem poles or fragments, retrieved from outlying deserted Tlingit and Haida villages. The center ranks as the largest exhibit of original totems in the United States. Other monuments in cedar may be seen around the community.

The Southeast Alaska Discovery Center on Ketchikan's Main Street near the waterfront is one of four federal Public Lands Information Centers in Alaska where visitors can gather tons of information about travel throughout Southeast Alaska and the entire state. Fishing charters abound in the city, as do daycruises to outlying attractions such as nearby Misty Fjords National Monument. A new (in 2005) attraction, Alaska Canopy Adventures, offers zipline tours, during which visitors “zip” through Southeast Alaska forest canopies at 35 miles per hour - suspended in harness from treetop cables sometimes 135 feet above the forest floor.

Want to know more about the Inter-Island Ferry Authority, including senior discounts on both vessels? Contact the IFA toll-free at 1-866- 308-4848. The authority also hosts an excellent informative website at www.interislandferry.com.

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Copyright (c) 2006 by Mike Miller all rights reserved

Alaskan travel writer Michael Miller lives in Juneau where his current passion is publishing an information-packed website about Alaska cruising and ferry travel: http://www.AlaskaCruisingReport.com. Says Miller: It's all there - all the cruiseships, all the lines, all the ferries and all the ports plus excursions, health afloat, Alaska family cruising, and even a fun Alaska travel trivia quiz. Miller has authored or contributed to a number of books (Fodors, Sierra Club Books, Globe Pequot, The Milepost and others). He also writes for TravelAge West (for travel agents) as well as for major newspapers and magazines.

North of Marigat Kenya

The journey north from Nakuru along the excellent B4 Hwy takes you through some dramatic changes of scenery, particularly around the equator, where the landscape turns dry and dusty, getting more forbidding the further north you go. Suddenly, out of the sea of reds, browns and meek greens, the blues of Lake Baringo appear in the distance.

Soon you?ll start to descend and, as the roadside to the east drops away, you will see glimpses for the red plains and distant hills. At the bottom seats Radat, a tiny village known to produce Kenya?s best asali( honey). They sell it from roadside kiosk by the vodka bottle (Ksh 100). If you blink and Miss Radat, do not worries because you will find sweet asali for sale throughout the region.

As you approach Marigat the spectacular ridges and escarpments of Tugen hills come into view, and you will see an extraordinary number of huge termites? nests towering up for the reddish plains.

Lake Bogoria National Reserve

In the later 1990s this reserves soda lake achieved fame as the new home of Lake Baringo with a migrant population of up to 2 million birds. In 2000 it was designated a Ramsar site, establishing it as a wetland of international importance. While lesser flamingo numbers have since dropped significantly, now that Lake Nakuru has recovered from earlier droughts, this reserve (telephone 0722 377 252 P.O.Box 64,Marigat, Adult Child Kshs 1500200) is still a fascinating place and a world away from any other Rift Valley Lake.

Backed by the bleak Siracho escarpment, Moss-green waves roll down Lake Bogorias rocky, barren shows, while nearby hot springs and geysers spew boiling fluids from the earth?s inside- keep your distance! Amazingly, this inhospitable alien environment is a haven for bird life and at Kesubo swamp just north of the pack, more than 200 species have been recorded. One lucky soul spotted 96 species in one hour- a Kenyan record.

The lack of dense brush around Lake Bogoria also makes this one of the best places in Kenya to see the greater kudu. The more isolated wooded area at lake southern end is also home of leopards, klipspringers, gazelles, caracals and buffaloes. Oh, and you will see your fair share of donkeys and cattle too.

Mau Forest Evictions

In July 2005, Mwai Kibaki?s Kenyan government forcefully evicted between 10000-50000 locals from their homes in Mau forest which seats west of Nakuru and south of Molo. Citing Kenya?s dismal forests cover (a mere 1.7%), the government claimed the evictions were necessary to protect what is left of Kenya?s fragile forest environment. The present government also believes that much of the land was illegally allocated by Moi?s government during the run-up to the 2002 elections. Like Moi, most displaced families are sub-clans of the Kalenjin tribe.

The force used during the removals and the lack of options given to the evictees have sparked outrage with critics likening the situation to that of Zimbabwe. With future eviction scheduled for the forest around Mt. Kenya and Mt. Elgon, the political firestorm will only continue to heat up in the coming years.

While the odd Kenyan tourist visits the springs, few people venture further south, meaning you may well have the place to yourself. You now have the bonus of being able to explore on foot or bicycle, though stay clear of the small buffalo population. If you would like a guide (half full day Kshs 5001000), enquire at Loboi gate.

Robert is a tour expert in East Africa Kenya travel. He is a director of a Kenya tour operator company and degreed in tourism management. For more Blah on Kenya tourism see: http://www.landmarksafaris.com/planner/?refferer=ezinearticles

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