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The worlds only environmentally safe stainless steel filtered water bottle.

Sandy Kimball — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:22:33 +0000

Seychelle presents the worlds only environmentally safe stainless steel filtered water bottle.Enjoy filtered tap water on the go instantly filtered as you drink! This exclusive filter removes up to 99.99% of pollutants for up to 100 gallons* of great tasting filtered water. It keeps the water cool for extended periods, and easily fits into a car cup holder or bike rack holder.

Each 27 oz. (800ML) 304 food grade stainless steel water bottle is non-leaching, BPA and lead-free, reusable, lightweight, and taste-neutral, and saves the environment from 757 half-liters of plastic bottled water discards!

The Ionic-Adsorption Micro-Filtration System is an entire water filtration plant within a portable bottle. The patented Ionic-Adsorption Micro-Filtration reduces up to 99.99% of the following zones of contamination:

Aesthetics: unpleasant taste, odor, clarity, chlorine, dirt, sediment and Chlorine.
Biological: pathogens such as cryptosporidium, giardia & other cysts and spores.
Chemicals: toxic chemicals, detergents, pesticides and other harmful industrial and agricultural wastes.
Dissolved Solids: heavy metals such as aluminum, asbestos, copper, lead, mercury, chromium 6 and others.

Key Features:

World’s first and only stainless steel filtered water bottle.
Comes in three attractive colors: Metallic Blue, Metallic Red and Clear Stainless.
Removes up to 99.99% of pollutants as you drink.
Drink from tap water; streams, rivers, lakes and pools.
Ideal emergency preparedness survival bottle.
Filters everything but salt water.
Up to 100 gallon capacity.
Replaces up to 757 half liters of bottled water.
High-quality food grade 304 L.N. stainless steel.
Durable, lightweight, reusable and 100% recyclable.
BPA-free; non-leaching & lead-free.
No inner lining; clean tasting.
Non-slip base.
Holds 27 fluid ounces (800 ml).
Environmentally safe!

Seychelle’s exclusive filter has been tested by independent governmental laboratories to EPA/ANSI protocols and NSF Standards 42 and 53.

The product is covered by one or more of the following US Patents: 6,136,188; 6,136,189; 5,609,759 and 5,914,045.

* Approximately 12 months of use.

Available in three colors: Metallic Blue (shown above), and two other colors (shown below): Metallic Red and Stainless (no color). You may choose the color when you click the “Add to Cart” button.

Weight: 0.9 lbs.

Price: $49.95

Top 10 Beaches in the World….

Sandy Kimball — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:19:26 +0000

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Chris’ Top Ten 17/SEP/2009
Top 10 Beaches

In a career which has included several of the biggest vacation companies in the world, Chris has travelled to over 150 countries. In his Top Ten Favourite Places he selects his personal best destinations in a range of categories. This week he picks his favourite “Beaches”.

I tend to be maniacally active on my travels, but every once in a while even I get seduced by dazzling-white powdery sands lapped by rhythmic turquoise wavelets…. Rio and Provo, Tahiti and Thailand: these are among my top Ten.

1. Seychelles
Like sparkling emeralds on blue velvet, these lush granite mountains in the Indian Ocean each have their own set of dramatic beaches, often backed with lush palms and studded with huge rounded granite boulders. I have spent time on four: Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and tiny Frégate, and each is idyllic.

Chris on Clearwater Beach, Florida
St.Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida
This part of Florida’s Gulf Coast regularly picks up the awards for the Best Beach in the U.S. and with good reason. There are a whole string of white sand beaches that range from crowded to deserted, and from adjacent to resorts to a ferry ride away. My favourites are Fort De Soto, Caladesi and Clearwater.

Grace Bay Beach, Provo,Turks and Caicos
Provo, Turks and Caicos
Grace Bay Beach on the island of Providenciales – or Provo to its many devotees – is 20 kilometers of beautiful, fine white sand edging spectacular clear, turquoise water and pristine coral reefs. I had a nose-to-beak encounter with Jo-Jo, the wild but friendly dolphin, off this beach.

4. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Possibly the most famous beach in the world, Copacabana does not disappoint. These golden sands in the glamorous south zone of Rio de Janeiro offer surfing, swimming and diving plus sand volleyball or a barefoot soccer game…and of course: beautiful people watching, my favourite sport!

5. Pembrokeshire, Wales
The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path in southwest Wales links many wonderful beaches, but my favourite is Marloes Sands, a truly impressive and expansive beach with amazing rock formations. And that’s the secret of Pembrokeshire’s coast: the unending mix of broad beaches, rugged cliffs, islands and sea stacks.

Wineglass Bay, Tasmania
Wineglass Bay, Tasmania
This is a stunning beach located in Freycinet National Park, on the east coast of Tasmania. I hiked to a viewpoint high above to marvel at the most perfect curve of the whitest sand imaginable, fringed by azure water and lush green forest.

7. French Polynesia
So difficult to choose between the famed black volcanic sand at Mahina Beach on Tahiti and the coral sand of Temae Beach on Moorea, but ultimately my vote goes to any of the numerous tiny, powder-beached ‘motus’ that dot the tropical lagoons of many islands in this part of the Pacific Ocean.

Gambia
The Gambia
I spent my honeymoon on the palm-shaded beaches of this tiny West African river nation, where long strands of dazzling sands shimmer in the tropical heat and then glow as the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean. Look up this country in an atlas and then plan a visit.

9. Thailand Beaches
The islands (100’s) and coastlines (it has 3) of Thailand boast so many beautiful beaches that you can find whatever your heart desires: solitude, glitz, soft adventure, culture, coral reefs and dramatic landscapes. One tip: choose the timing of your beach destination in Thailand carefully as the rainy season differs on each coast.

10.

Antigua
A small Caribbean island but one that fits an amazing 365 beaches into its crinkled coastline – one for each day of the year…so you can find the perfect one for you. Try Hawksbill. I haven’t seen them all yet, but I’m working on it!

Think South Australia

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:58:04 +0000

Discover Australia’s destinations, starting with icons such as the Red Centre, Kakadu National Park and the Great Barrier Reef. These 16 natural treasures cover a breathtaking diversity of landscapes, from the mountainous Australian Alps to Fraser Island’s sand dunes, rainforest and lakes. Just as distinct are Australia’s cities, where our laidback lifestyle and cosmopolitan culture meet. From beach-fringed Sydney to elegant Adelaide, you’ll find a melting pot of cultures and a medley of theatre, restaurants, nightlife and events. Come, stay and celebrate, then spring into the rest of your Australian holiday. Australia has so much for you to explore, whether you want nature, wildlife, outback adventure, islands, rainforest or reef. Australia’s unique beauty is spread across eight states and territories, so find out more about the distinct attractions within each.

Red Centre, NT

Australia’s Icons

Learn more about Australia’s 16 icons – unforgettable landscapes such as the Red Centre, Kakadu National Park and the Great Barrier Reef. Find out more about what to see and do in each of these uniquely Australian places, from walks through Tasmania’s wilderness to wildlife spotting on Kangaroo Island.

Sydney, NSW

Australia’s Cities

Discover Australia’s cities, from Sydney’s famous harbour to Melbourne’s cutting-edge cultural precincts and Darwin’s laid back ambience. Visit Canberra’s national attractions, lie on Perth’s white beaches or wander Adelaide’s expansive parklands. In all our cities, the skyscrapers and shopping strips are just a short drive from mountains, ocean, river and bush.

Gordon River, TAS

Australia’s states and territories

Explore Australia’s eight states and territories, from Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed rainforests to Western Australia’s beaches, forests and national parks. Immerse yourself in Aboriginal history in the Northern Territory or dive into Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef. Australia’s natural beauty knows no bounds, but you’ll find something different within each of our boundaries.

Plan your holiday

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Adventure Travel

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:57:11 +0000

Peru is adventure….

Machu Picchu

Costa Rica is adventure….

Two Great Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5hA-i-1Ssg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpGtpHXuNQ0

Cruise Specials

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:41:22 +0000

A holiday to the Caribbean offers you the chance to visit some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. Virtually every island of the Caribbean will have beaches that amaze; with crystal clear blue seas, sugar white sand & palm trees. To help you choose where to go and more importantly what beach to choose, we have compiled a list of the top 10 beaches in the Caribbean. 1/ Palm Beach (Aruba) – Idyllic beach setting with superb white sand. 2/ Grand Anse Beach (Grenada) – 3km beach with sugar-white sand, lots of space & shallow waters. 3/ Johnson’s Point (Antigua) – Made up of secluded coves; these white soft sand beaches are a must for snorkeling & swimming 4/ Pink Sand Beach ( Bahamas) – One of the world’s most photographed beaches, often voted world’s best by travel publications. 5km’s of salmon pink coloured sand, due to red plankton that has mixed with the fine white sand. 5/ Crane Beach (Barbados) – Often voted as Barbados’ most beautiful beach. Imposing cliffs, a natural coral reef and soft white sands make for a perfect beach. 6/ Negril Beach (Jamaica) – Laid back atmosphere and Jamaica’s prettiest beach. A lot quieter than Seven Mile beach. 7/ Englishman’s Bay (Tobago) – A sheltered beach with fine white sand, crystal waters & surrounded by a palm jungle. 8/ Grace Bay (Turks & Caicos) – Part of a national marine park, this beach has fine white sand, calm turquoise waters and is protected by a barrier reef. 9/ Trunk Bay (US Virgin Islands) – A beautiful beach with crystal clear waters, considered one of the best places for snorkeling in the Caribbean. 10/ Shoal Bay (Anguilla) – Put Angullia on the tourism map; sugar-white sand, crystal clear blue waters & coral reefs.

This Is Where Your Trip Begins!!!!!!

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:01:13 +0000

You decide how your beautiful vacation will be.

DREAM…….The World is the LIMIT

Powder White Sandy Beaches…

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:58:53 +0000

So many cruise lines, so many ships, so many ports…and this year, so many deals! How is the first-time cruiser supposed to choose? It’s a question worth pondering, and doing some research, because you’ll have a much better experience if you take the time to match your needs and expectations with the right cruise for you.