Romantic Trips and Tips Newsletter, Issue #007

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Romantic Trips and Tips Newsletter, Issue #007
September 02, 2004

Issue #7, September 2004

Excellent Romantic Vacations “Trips and Tips” let’s you check in with romantic travel ideas, tips, and the latest online travel deals for those with “the bug”!

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Hi Everybody,

Hope you are doing just great! We’ve been hard at work on the site in recent weeks, taking advantage of some time off from work and other things to really add some content to the pages of Excellent Romantic Vacations. Check the list below for the 8 new pages this month. We’ve even started putting some pictures of (gulp) us on the site! (Home page and Australia for now) More will be online soon, as we are going “digital” slowly but surely…

1) 10 Most Beautiful Places in America

2) New Pages This Month

3) Coming Next Month

4) 5 Questions (and Answers) about Australia

5) Latest Web Travel Deals

The 10 Most Beautiful Places in America

USA Weekend.com did an in-house poll on what their travel writers thought were the 10 most beautiful spots in the U.S. Here’s the results:

1. Red Rock Country (Sedona, Ariz.)

2. Nighttime view from Mount Washington in Pittsburgh

3. The upper Mississippi River

4. Hawaii's Na Pali Coast

5. Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

6. Grafton, Vt.

7. Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

8. From Key Largo to Key West in Florida

9. Clingmans Dome along the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

10. The squares of Savannah, Ga.

(from usaweekend.com)

New Pages This Month in Excellent Romantic Vacations:

Aspen Vacation
Aspen Vacation Rentals
Some travel info on a great Colorado recreation area winter or summer...

Palm Springs
Palm Springs Area Vacation Rentals
A favorite winter getaway for western Canadians and those from colder US states. Lot's of ways to relax in the southern California sun.

Costa Rica Vacation
Hotels and Inns of Costa Rica
Lush and exotic Costa Rica has a world of secluded beaches and fascinating rainforests waiting to be discovered.

Maui Vacation
Oahu Activities Discounts
Things to enjoy on Maui, and some ways of making your time on Oahu a little cheaper.

Coming Next Month

Miami – home to world famous South Beach, tropical weather and a unique blend of Cuban American food and culture. We’ll have some ideas on things to see and what kind of accommodation there is close to the beach .

5 Questions and Answers About Australia

Of all the destinations we receive feedback on, we probably get more inquiries about Australia than anywhere else! Here’s some of the questions we answer most often:

1. Can you still get a picture of yourself holding a Koala?

Yes, the lone Pine Santuary near Brisbane and the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary just outside Surfers Paradise are 2 parks that still allow Koalas to be held. Not as common in the rest of Australia as it once was though.

2. How far is it between major cities in Australia?

Far. Sydney to Melbourne is over 550 miles (900 KM’s) and a full days drive. Sydney to Brisbane is slightly longer. And the distance across Australia from Sydney to Perth is almost over 2500 miles (4000 Km). That’s similar to the distance between LA and New York.

3. Is it safe to swim outdoors, or are crocodiles and sharks too common?

Crocodiles are only found in saltwater rivers and streams in the far north of Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia. You’ll have no problem in any other area. While very rare, shark attacks have occurred off Australian coasts. No greater or lesser a problem than San Diego or Florida. Jellyfish can be very harmful, but again are restricted to far north Queensland, and are seasonal as well.

4. Are Australian beaches really good?

Yes. In Queensland and parts of Western Australia they are GREAT. Nice soft sand, very warm water, and sunshine in copius amounts! 2 dangers to look out for: UV from the sun (very intense down there) and strong rips or undercurrents. Watch for signs that alert to any swimming dangers.

5. How bad is the jet lag to Australia?

If you’re travelling from the US or Canada, not too bad at all. If you’re coming from Europe, it will take a couple days to adjust, so use that time to relax and recuperate.

Latest Web Travel Deals

Great air + 3 nights’ hotel from $254 (to LAX) Visit the sunny coastal towns of the West! From San Diego to Seattle, enjoy the last blast of summer.