Showing posts with label adventure holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adventure holidays. Show all posts
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Friday, June 20, 2014
Visiting Sacred Sites
Visiting a sacred site can be a useful tool to open something within you that has remained inaccessible.
Sacred sites can appear insignificant to those who close themselves off from the notion of a living earth. But sites can provide us with a link to a unified consciousness that involves the living and the dead, infinite cultures, the physical plane, and the spiritual world. When we look beyond well-known sites like Stonehenge, we discover energetically active sites such as the Iron Age fogou caves of Cornwall, England, or the pyramids of Meroe in the Sudan. Similarly, it is easy to imagine that hallowed places exist only in remote or exotic locales.
Yet many of the most richly vital sites are easily accessible, and visiting these lesser-known sites can be a profoundly moving experience. One such site, Serpent Mound in Ohio, was thought to be created by the ancient Adena peoples nearly 1,000 years ago to align with the summer and winter solstices. Its precise purpose remains unclear, but many who visit the site conclude that it was meant to be a conduit through which cosmic energy could flow into the earth.
The sacred sites that call to you from afar—capturing your imagination and resonating deep within your soul—will nearly always be those that can help you forge a deeper connection with the divine energy that sustains all life. During your pilgrimage, reaffirm your intention to accept whatever gifts are conveyed to you through the sites you visit. Your receptiveness will help you establish lasting relationships with these sites so that you can draw upon their peace and their power from wherever you are.
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Saturday, March 8, 2014
This Week's Top 20 Travel Deals
| Travelzoo Australia Weekly Top 20 Every week we search more than 1,000 companies worldwide for their very best deals and compile this Top 20™ list. ************************************************************ TOP 20 DEALS * -- 05 March 2014 ************************************************************ $129 -- Melbourne CBD Hotel Stay w/Breakfast, 35% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1701259/ Source: Mercure Melbourne Therry Street $2299 -- 11-Day Tour of Japan inc Flights, Save $1700 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1701257/ Source: Nexus Holidays $149 -- 4.5-Star Darling Harbour Hotel, Save 42% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1701258/ Source: Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour $495 -- 5-Nt Gold Coast Apartment Stay, Reg. $790 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702600/ Source: Holiday Holiday Apartments at Circle on Cavill $159 -- Parmelia Hilton Perth Stay w/Breakfast & Wi-Fi http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702598/ Source: Parmelia Hilton Perth $1340 -- Luxury 7 Nts in Airlie Beach w/Flights, $620 Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702662/ Source: My QLD Holiday $3699 -- For 2: New Year South Pacific Cruise, Save $1919 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702660/ Source: Travelzoo Signature Deals $399 & up -- Sunshine Coast Resort Sale; 3-, 5- & 7-Nt Stays http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702640/ Source: Atlantis Marcoola $584 & up -- 5-Nt Bali Holiday inc Flights, Save up to $235 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702621/ Source: Virgin Holidays $129 -- 4.5-Star Hunter Valley Stay w/Late Checkout, 44% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702542/ Source: The Sebel Kirkton Park Hunter Valley $3699 -- 13-Day Luxury China Tour w/Flights, $926 Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702659/ Source: Destination International Holidays $75 -- Cairns CBD Hotel Stay, Save 29% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702648/ Source: HotelsCombined.com.au $139 -- Fly One Way to 3 New Zealand Cities, up to 49% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702668/ Source: Jetstar $89 -- ‘Madama Butterfly’ Opera on Sydney Harbour, 32% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702551/ Source: Opera Australia $320 -- Coober Pedy: Underground Hotel w/Dinner & More http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702674/ Source: Desert Cave Hotel $199 -- One Way Arnhem Land Flights from Darwin http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702637/ Source: Airnorth $561 -- NZ: Early Bird Season Ski Pass for Cardrona, 54% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702675/ Source: Cardrona Alpine Resort $184 -- Paris 4-Star Hotel near Champs Elysées, Half Price http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702563/ Source: Le Méridien Etoile $39 -- 3-Hr Abseiling Adventure near Melbourne, 51% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702607/ Source: Melbourne Adventure Company $20 & up -- Greyhound Coach Fares across Australia (one way) http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1702647/ Source: Greyhound Australia |
Monday, December 16, 2013
An Aware Traveler
Vacations
(reproduced from DailyOM)
; by Madisyn Taylor
An aware traveler sees each new journey as an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of humanity.
As the technology of travel grows ever more refined, the world grows smaller. Whereas a journey of a hundred miles once took many days, we can now travel across the globe in mere hours. The four corners of the earth are accessible by plane, train, and ship, and there are few pleasures in life as soul-stirring and transformative as travel. In a new land, the simplest of joys can be profound—meditation takes on a new quality because the energy in which we are immersed is unfamiliar. Our sensory experiences are entirely novel. Yet the relative ease with which we can step out of our own culture in order to explore another means that we are ambassadors representing not only our own way of life but also the culture of the traveler. As a conscious citizen of the world, you can add value to the locales you visit while simultaneously broadening your own perspective.
A truly aware traveler sees each new journey as an opportunity to improve international relations, spread goodness, and gain a greater understanding of humanity. To immerse yourself in foreign cultures is to open your mind to fresh ways of being. Your natural curiosity can help you navigate the subtleties that define a culture. While you may not agree with all the traditions or laws of a country, abiding by them demonstrates that you understand and respect their value. Staying centered in another culture is often simply a matter of learning about your destination, being patient with yourself and others, and accepting that people may treat you as an example of your country’s attitudes. New worlds will open to you when you take part in the everyday life of a locale—the reality of a destination is in its markets, its streets, and its people.
Traveling presents a wonderful opportunity to practice being open-minded and grounded. The voyages you make help cultivate a worldwide community in which we as humans can acknowledge and appreciate our differences as much as we recognize and appreciate our similarities. Though you will eventually return home, the positive impression you leave behind will remain as a testament to the respect and amicability that marked your intercultural interactions.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Fwd: This Week's Top 20 Travel Deals
| Travelzoo Australia Weekly Top 20 Every week we search more than 1,000 companies worldwide for their very best deals and compile this Top 20™ list. Thank you for subscribing. Please forward this to a friend! ************************************************************ TOP 20 DEALS * -- 11 December 2013 ************************************************************ $145 -- Historic Sydney Hotel for up to 4, Save 33% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1636944 Source: The Menzies Sydney $119 -- Brisbane Studio Apartment w/Parking & Late Checkout http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1638999 Source: Punthill Brisbane $5302 & up -- Fly Business Class to Paris with Air France http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639953 Source: Air France $1299 -- LA & San Fran 2-Nt Packages inc Flights, $669 Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639000 Source: My California $1399 -- 7-Nt Radisson Fiji Holiday inc Flights & Extras http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639028 Source: Spacifica Travel $539 -- 2-Day Halong Bay Cruise Pkg for 2 w/Extras, 35% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639909 Source: Emeraude Classic Cruises $50 & up -- One Way Earlybird Flights across Australia http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639959 Source: Tigerair Australia $479 -- Siem Reap: Luxe Park Hyatt Break w/Extras, Reg. $914 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639948 Source: Park Hyatt Siem Reap $119 -- 4-Star Canberra Hotel Stay w/Breakfast, 54% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1636776 Source: Mercure Canberra $9499 -- 16-Day Antarctica Expedition inc Flights & More http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639888 Source: Adventure Destinations $419 -- Hunter Valley Short Break for 2, Save 37% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639875 Source: Cypress Lakes Resort by Oaks Hotels and Resorts $1096 & up -- Non-Stop Flights to India in 2014 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639936 Source: Air India $592 -- 3-Night Kangaroo Island Stay for 2, 33% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639908 Source: Wanderers Rest $160 -- Dublin: 4-Star City Centre Hotel w/Meals, Save 46% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639859 Source: Ashling Hotel Dublin $330 -- For 2: Margaret River Cottages, 1 Night Free http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639927 Source: Peppermint Brook Cottages $545 -- 2-Nt Luxury Eco Lodge Stay in New Zealand, $137 Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639807 Source: Rimu Lodge $9 -- Central Coast: Half Price Dive Permit http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639943 Source: Visit NSW $179 -- Central Budapest: 2-Night Stay w/Breakfast, Save 50% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639018 Source: Mirage Fashion Hotel $99 -- Peter Doyle @ The Quay: 3-Course Dining w/French Wine http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639891 Source: Peter Doyle @ The Quay $2925 -- 8-Day 'Blue Danube' River Cruise, $570 Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1639940 Source: Global Journeys |
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"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Life is an Adventure'
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Thursday, October 31, 2013
Whats on in Sydney - November 2013.
Dates: 31 Oct - 3 November Time: 10am – 7pm
Where: Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre
It’s a fantastic fun day out, filled with new experiences, entertainment, learning and expert advice.
At the MindBodySpirit Festival, you can learn to conquer stress in minutes, discover the latest herbal supplements, or realise your psychic powers. Perhaps you'd like to know how to find your soul mate, enjoy the mysteries of tantric relationships, find that highly prized work-life balance, or balance your chakra.
There is something for everyone searching for a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.
For more details go to: http://www.mbsfestival.com.au/index.htm
Festival of Fishers Ghost
Dates: Nov 1-10
Where: Campbelltown
The legendary Festival of Fisher's Ghost will be back again in November (though really, who doubted it would, since it's been running every year since 1956), as Campbelltown celebrates Australia's most famous ghost, Frederick Fisher (you can find out more about the legend here).
For more details go to: www.fishersghost.com.au
Newtown Festival 2013
Date: 10 November Time: 9.30am to 5.30pm
Where: Camperdown Rest Memorial park
Celebrating and supporting vitality, originality, sustainability and a lively community, the Newtown Festival just keeps getting bigger and better with more arts, more music and more community. This flagship event in Sydney turns 35 this year.
For more details go to: www.newtowncentre.org/festival/index.html
Sydney Motorcycle & Scooter Show 2013
Date: 15-17 Nov
Where: Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre
For more details go to: www.australianmotorcycleexpo.com.au
Friday, October 25, 2013
This Week's Top 20 Travel Deals
| Travelzoo Australia Weekly Top 20 Every week we search more than 1,000 companies worldwide for their very best deals and compile this Top 20™ list. Featured Destination: South Australia Visit one of Australia's wine and seafood capitals http://www.travelzoo.com/au/destinations/southaustralia/ ************************************************************ TOP 20 DEALS * -- 23 October 2013 ************************************************************ $199 -- Melbourne Hilton Stay w/Upgrade & Breakfast, 51% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1600681 Source: Hilton on the Park-Melbourne $999 -- Thailand: 7-Night Phuket Stay w/Flights & Bonuses http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601643 Source: Grab a Getaway $1849 -- 9-Day South Korea Holiday w/International Flights http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601606 Source: Nexus Holidays $199 -- Deluxe Sydney Apartments w/Breakfast, up to 37% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1600670 Source: Hotels.com $89 & up -- Qantas Flights across Australia on Sale http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601668 Source: Qantas $445 -- Bali: 5-Nt 4-Star Kuta Break w/Extras, Reg. $715 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601667 Source: Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort & Spa $179 -- Luxury Adelaide Hills Hotel w/Breakfast, Save $140 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601625 Source: lastminute.com.au $1460 & up -- 5-Star Airline: Europe Return Flights http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601601 Source: Qatar Airways $155 -- 2-Bed Apartment in Darwin CBD for up to 4 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1600662 Source: City Gardens Apartments $1899 -- 13-Day Alaska Cruise & Canada Rockies Tour http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601613 Source: Destination International Holidays $730 -- 8-Night South Pacific Cruise w/Bonus Credit http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601674 Source: cruisesalefinder.com.au $255 -- 5-Star Shanghai Hotel w/Club Access & More, $182 Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601648 Source: InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin $116 -- California Wine Country Hotel w/Tastings, 60% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601665 Source: Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa $193 & up -- UK & Germany Rail Passes, Save 20% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601673 Source: International Rail $350 -- 3-Nt Margaret River Cottage Stay, 1 Night Free http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601609 Source: Bussells Bushland Cottages $120 -- Barcelona 4-Star Hotel w/Breakfast, 40% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601682 Source: H10 Universitat $2914 -- NZ: 5-Nt Luxury Lodge Stay w/Guided Fly Fishing http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1600690 Source: Stonefly Lodge $59 -- Gold Coast Hinterland Full-Day Tour, Half Price http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601649 Source: Goanna Adventures $498 -- 3-Nt Gold Coast Hinterland B&B Stay, 33% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601638 Source: Camelot Cottages $4625 & up -- 12-Day Africa Safari Package w/Flights http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1601647 Source: Adventure Destinations |
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"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Life is an Adventure'
Life is an Adventure on IBS
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Naked Bungee Jumping
There's a new trend in bungee jumping, but I wouldn't exactly say that it's taking the world by storm. So what is this new angle on the ancient sport of bungee jumping? How about naked bungee jumping. OK, so I know you think I'm crazy, but there hundreds, perhaps thousands out there who will swear by this experience. Let's take a few minutes to look at the possible attraction, as well as the detractors, of this bizarre variation on the sport.First, it is interesting to note that the natives who have performed the ritual that has become bungee jumping for thousands of years wear very little clothing. I'll admit, it must be a bit different jumping from a make-shift wooden tower using a jungle vine attached to your ankles. This is a far cry from modern bungee jumping. However, these native young men wore nothing more than a flimsy loin cloth on their plunge to please mother earth. So in some primitive, instinctual way, there must be a spiritual attraction of sorts in performing naked bungee jumping. Some people who choose to participate in this variation of the sport have admitted to being extreme naturalists, even nudists. Of course, there are those who complete nude bungee jumping who wouldn't qualify as nature lovers at all.
A common theme that is seen at the special events held for such display is that of a couple performing a tandem jump. A tandem jump is simply a jump where two people go together, usually tethered together, facing each other. There is obviously some primitive expression of sexuality in this type of event. However, more modern couples are choosing to participate in naked bungee jumping to show their devotion to one another. Taking the plunge can now be applied to more than just marriage! Many couples who share their experience afterward say that there is a definite bonding that takes place. Sharing an adrenaline rush such as the death-defying act of naked bungee jumping is something that will tie them together forever in their eyes.
Another reason many people choose to go 'full monty' on the ropes is because it is usually cheaper. Yep, you heard me right. Although the time investment and equipment used by the jump company is the same, the cost is less. Some companies even allow those brave souls who want to go naked bungee jumping to go free of charge. These types of promotional efforts appeal to those who are of a more frugal nature. Some companies that offer naked bungee jumping do so once a year, on a pre-planned date or weekend event. This helps make the event more palpable to the public. Imagine going to an amusement park and seeing people riding the rides naked! It would be a great shock, especially if you did not know that it was planned that way. By scheduling the special jumps for a specific date, the promoters of this type of event avoid that aspect of publicity.
It's growing among the ardent fans of the sport, as well as the newcomers. It seems to have no defining characteristic except that those who perform it are lovers of adventure. So whether you believe in the spirituality of it all or not, naked bungee jumping is here to stay.
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