Archive for April, 2007

Family Travel Adventure

Monday, April 23rd, 2007
Alex J Smith asked:


Family is one of the most important things in the world and we should cherish it. How can we show our appreciation for having a good family? Plan a family travel adventure!

One way of spending quality time with your family is to travel together. It will make the family bond together and get closer to each other. There are a lot of things to do when you travel, you can go to different places, visit those kids friendly park, try new things and a lot more.

Activities

Family vacations should be enjoyable and productive. You should also consider what adventures will suit you and your kids. If your kids love to travel, these places and activities are perfect.

Theme Parks/ Amusement Parks/ National parks

This place never ceases to bring joy and laughter to children. Family adventure in theme parks will not only be fun but will also be educational. There are theme parks that will give additional knowledge to the children. And if you and your children want to experience thrill and excitement, the best family adventure will be trying all the rides in the amusement parks. Anywhere in the world there are numerous amusement parks.

Camping, Hiking, Canoeing, Biking

If your family is very athletic the best adventure is going outdoors in the wild! You can enjoy your vacation by camping in the woods; it releases stress from the work and also from the school. The change of scenery will also be good for the health. But before going to some strange mountains or camping site, you should know what to bring and what to do to ensure the safety of your family vacation. Same with hiking and biking, these are great adventures. If your children are old enough, you can try canoeing or rafting, it’s a water sport that will give you adrenaline rush and a great adventure. Family vacations will never be dull if you try these activities.

Shopping

It’s always a must that when one travels to a different place, there’s always a shopping expedition. It would be a great family adventure to look for souvenirs and items that will remind your family the good times you have in that certain place. Simple shopping with kids will be quite enjoyable even if you don’t have to travel in a far away place.

Golf and Other Sports Activities

It’s also important to know the sports that interest your children, not only it will be a wonderful family vacation, it will help enhance your child’s skill in that certain sport. It will also help their self-esteem to know that you support them.

Going to the Beaches

This is one of the most common places for a vacation. Children can frolic in the sand and parents can relax under the warm heat of the sun. Aside from that, they can also try the different water sports activities, a family adventure that you will never forget.

Wherever you go or whatever you do, the important thing is that the family has the chance to get to know each other, form a bond and be a strong one. Enjoy your travel time with your family and have a memorable time with them.



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Alpe D’huez Ski Resort, Adventure on the Slopes

Thursday, April 12th, 2007
jamiehanson asked:


The Alpe d’Huez is undoubtedly the most famous alpine skiing resort in France. Its lowest region is at 1,860 meters and the highest elevation is at 3,330 meters. A mountainous pasture in the central region of the French Alps cradles the new ski resort of the Alpe d’Huez. The surrounding is charming, but this is not the major reason for its fame. What makes the Alpe d’Huez an undeniably famous ski resort? The ski resort is known for many things, such as being the world’s most extensive and most challenging alpine skiing region, being the principal venue of the Tour de France, and being the location of the bobsleigh events during the 1968 Winter Olympics. Skiing The Alpe d’Huez ski resort is considered as the world’s largest and most extensive ski area in the Alps with a total of 236 kilometers of ski runs that are served by 84 ski lifts. Due to the height of the Alpe d’Huez, the snow conditions are often excellent. During periods of inadequate snow at the area that faced south, there are several snowmaking facilities to keep the ski runs wonderfully covered. The exciting aspect of visiting the new ski resort of Alpe d’Huez is the opportunity to conquer famous black runs, including the 16-kilometer Sarenne, the world’s longest difficult run that dares every expert skier. If skiers wanted challenging ski runs, as well as spectacular sceneries, they can choose to take the off-pistes. Some thrilling off-pistes of the Alpe d’Huez ski resort are the fields of Le Grand Sablat, the corridors of Cheminees du Mascle, and the natural semi-circular areas of Perrins and Couloir Fleur. Skiers will also be interested in exploring the tree-lined slopes of Serre Chevalier and the glacier park of Les Deux Alpes. These regions can be easily reached from the new ski resort of Alpe d’Huez. Tour de France The Tour de France is the most famous bicycle race worldwide. Serious cyclists, from all over the globe, aspire to compete in the Tour de France, a competition that began in 1903. When a cyclist finally gets their chance to compete, they soon find that they need to conquer the most talked-about climb of the tour, the Alpe d’Huez. The climb has a distance of nearly 14 kilometers and the gradient is about 8%. The slope of the Alpe d’Huez is obviously a tough stage. In fact, it is often the final stage of the Tour de France. Interestingly, there was a period when a Dutchman won 8 of the 14 finishes of the race. Thus, the ski resort of Alpe d’Huez earned and enjoyed the name “Dutch Mountain.” A skier who has a Dutch heritage would be excited to triumph over the slopes that his fellow countrymen conquered so many times. However, the fame and history of the new ski resort of Alpe d’Huez is just a bonus for all adventurers on the alpine slopes. The almost towering incline, the pull of the snowy peaks, the pleasure of sightseeing, and the exhilarating speed of downward skiing are the major components of the winter holiday adventure.



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