Message From Debbie
Spring has arrived in New England as glorious as always. I've got a male cardinal attacking the side mirrors on my car and my neighbors had a moose trample their flower garden, a task usually left to my dogs. The feeder is up and waiting for the first arrival of the ruby throated hummingbird, the one species with the gumption to come this far north.
It's time to pack up the sweaters and grab the boating and hiking gear for our upcoming adventures. If it's about time you had yourself a break be sure to check out all of our adventures on our website!
Get Ready For Summer
Summer Hike & Raft Getaway! Travelers are already booking for this ever popular New England escape. Great for beginners or anyone that needs to rest and refresh, it's just downright fun.
Vermont Hike & Kayak This relaxing getaway combines an amazing location, comfortable lodge, fabulous food, fun activities & folks like you!
It's getting down to the wire for us to hold our reservations so if you want to join us, let me know!
Moving Snapshots
I have had fun uploading snippets of videos from past trips. Check out our Colorado River exloration and others here at:
http://12seconds.tv/channel/exploretravel
Going Paperless in 2009
Beginning in 2009 Explorations in Travel will no longer be mailing out a paper brochure. You can find all of our offerings online on our website. Updates on our adventures will be included in our monthly newsletter.
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Some trails lead to a waterfall or viewpoint or penetrate deep into the forest and wilderness. We will hike along a section of the AT as we go from lodge to lodge in the park. August 21-25
Airlines Deal With 'Seat Infringement
United Airlines on April 15 announced it will require passengers who do not fit within one seat to buy another when no alternative can be arranged.
And Euro-discounter Ryanair is advancing the idea of a fat tax, which suggests to many observers the company may price its tickets based on body mass.
In 2002, Southwest began making large passengers buy two seats when there were no open seats on a flight.
What do you think about it?
Go Away & Save On Pet Care
Fetch! Pet Care, the nation's largest franchised operation of professional pet-sitting and dog-walking services, signed a first-of-its-kind partnership with AAA.
The deal gives AAA's 51 million members and 30,000 employees a 10 percent discount on all pet-sitting services booked through the company's Web site or hundreds of travel agents, and includes dozens of tour operators, cruise lines and hotels linked to the travel concierge company.
Travel Resource For Women
Visit Justwomentravel.com
Manatees & More!
There is nothing quite like looking into the eyes of a creature like a manatee. Crystal River is a breeding ground for West Indian Manatees. In the winter months they come inland in search of the warmer water in the bays for breeding, and Crystal River is fed by more than thirty natural springs which keep the water at a constant 72 degrees. You'll learn about these gentle giants as you swim among them. What a thrill that will be!
December 19-23, 2009
An added benefit to this trip is that you can escape from the pre-holiday madness!
Ebook Available
Debbie Jacobs the founder of Explorations in Travel had written a book to help owners of fearful dogs learn how to work with them. It is available online on the Fearful Dogs Website. It has been nominated as a finalist in this year's Dog Writer's Association of America's annual competition.
