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All About Alaska
When I think of Alaska I think of a cold barren place with lots of ice and snow, and maybe some igloos. Apparently there is more to Alaska than I thought.
Located in the upper northwest region of the North American continent, Alaska is the largest U.S. state by area (larger than the combined area of the next 3 largest states: Texas, California, and Montana) and one of the wealthiest and most racially diverse. Go figure!
Alaska is actually quite a beautiful place with 17 of the top 20 highest peaks in the United States. The icy state also boasts natural wonders like the Yukon River, the third longest river in the U.S. and glaciers like Malaspina the largest in the state.
According to the official state website there are three big misconceptions about Alaska.
Weather is the #1 misconception. Over a third of all vacation/pleasure visitors found the weather better than expected. During the summer, average daytime temperatures throughout the state range from the 60s to the 90s.
Road conditions are usually better than expected. Almost the entire length of the Alaska Highway is asphalt-surfaced, and approximately half of the roads in the state’s highway system are paved.
The third misconception is price. Contrary to popular belief, prices throughout Alaska are generally quite reasonable.
Who knew Alaska could be so pleasant? Next time, I take a vacation I just go to Alaska. It sure sounds a like a great place with plenty of natural wonders to take in.
By now you’ve probably used an online booking site like Expedia or Travelocity. These sites are easy to use and often offer great deals on travel packages, hotels, car rentals, and flights. But, there is an even more fun and easy way to book your travels online! Consider participating in a travel auction! Online travel auction sites allow users to bid on a variety of travel deals and may offer greater savings than other online travel sites. Just like any other auction site, users search for and then bid on specific “items” during the bidding period, when the bidding period ends the user with the highest bid wins the item. Typically, travel details are entered after a winner is chosen.
Here are some helpful tips for using a travel auction site:
· Be patient. Travel auction sites are getting very popular and some people are bidding way over cost but deals can still be found if you are patient.
· Read all the fine print, as there may be taxes and fees that can increase the price. Sometimes the increase can be quite significant so you should consider the total cost (after tax and fees) when bidding for an item.
· Be flexible. Travel auctions are not ideal for travelers that require traveling on specific dates. Sometimes you may purchase the item and then chose dates at a later date.
· It may be helpful to know on average what the cost would be through a travel agent or other site. If the bids get too high, it may be easier to go elsewhere.
· See if there are any auction alert systems available on the site. Use this function to track your auctions. If available, it may be beneficial to see how items have been selling in the past. This can help you establish a maximum bidding price.
Sometimes booking travel and planning may be boring and tedious but with travel auctions, you can have fun while getting a great deal. To get started check out skyauctions.com! Read More
The Renaissance Hotels and Resorts provide a sophisticated and stylish ambience with the comfort, warmth, and quality of home.
This quality-tier full service brand is detailed from floor to ceiling with savvy interior design, eye-catching decor, and a colorful representative of the surrounding community. The distinct “street” restaurant is signature of the Renaissance, with an imaginative menu and attentive, respectful service. The luxurious rooms await your visit with ornate bedding complete with rich linens, a custom comforter, and fluffy pillows that will lull any guest to sleep. Guests do not need to wander far, for hotel rooms provide high-speed Internet, with easily accessed data ports, power outlets, telephones and voice mail. The spacious rooms are perfect for work or play with great lighting, an easily accessible desk, and relaxing, ergonomic chair.
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Known as “the hospitality state”, the people of Mississippi make visitors to their state feel right at home with their own version of southern charm, comfort food, and a unique culture and history that they’re happy to share. The state’s many museums, historical homes, arts, crafts, landmarks, and Civil War monuments and battlefields are testaments to the pride that’s taken in preserving their heritage and teaching others about the events that made the state what it is today. The Old Capitol Museum, the Jimmie Rodgers Museum, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, the Vicksburg Battlefield Museum, and Delta Blues Museum are all great sites to see while visiting. And speaking of Blues, Mississippi is home to the original crossroads of Highways 49 and 61 in Clarksdale, where bluesman Robert Johnson sold his soul to acquire his gift of music. Other points of interest include Longwood, the largest octagonal house in North America; Rowan Oak, the Oxford home of writer William Faulkner; Beauvoir, the Biloxi home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis; and the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo. And of course, there’s the famed Mississippi River. The miles of coastline along the Mighty Mississippi offer visitors a chance to take romantic strolls along its banks or take them back to times long gone and the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. The river itself also holds plenty in store, from rafting to booking a tour or dinner on a paddlewheel steamboat. And for nightlife, the capital city of Jackson can always provide plenty of dining and late night entertainment.
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