We just ran a story on the beauty of this part of the world (see Princess Royal Island at islands.com/bear).
ALASKAN CRUISE PRICES DRASTICALLY REDUCED IN 2009
Due to the economic situation, now is the perfect time to take that once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Alaska as Alaskan cruise rates are at an all time low at eCruises.com (www.eCruises.com).
New segments of the International Appalachian Trail, which runs from Georgia to Maine and now into Canada, are scheduled to open summer 2009 (IAT sections already exist on Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island). The new segments should add over a thousand kilometers to the total trail distance and afford views of mountains, sea, and yes, waterfalls. Information should soon be available at iatnl.ca, though the website is currently under construction.
Maine’s famously rocky coastline boasts some 7,000 islands. One great way to explore a section of them is the L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School based in Freeport. I had the opportunity recently to take part in the inaugural Casco Bay Island Hopping trip. Here's an interactive map of our route:
Just got back from an affordable escape to Florida's Gulf Islands. Here's the video to help you plan your own trip.
Anna Maria and Longboat Key are just off the coast of Bradenton. Here's the itinerary that you can follow too, with each spot marked on the interactive map:
Welcome to my new blog! I'm Lori, the photo editor here at ISLANDS and as such, I thought it'd be appropriate to start you off with a brief photo re-cap of my recent trip to Hampton Island, Georgia. One of the cool things about the island is its organic farm. They even make their own delicious tea blend from herbs grown there!
Right next to the farm is the aptly named Farm House Spa
