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Where to Go Next for Feb 11
02-11-2009|
Dawn in the Dessert Part one of a three-part series on Morocco, one of the hot spots for 2009 travel. By Judi Janofsky & Rich Steck Traveling southeast from Marrakesh, it doesn't long before you begin to notice the enormous difference in the surrounding landscape Gone is the rich green irrigated areas around the city. In its place is a land of ochre-colored sands, dotted by tall date palms, occasionally sprinkled by small villages, including Ouarzazate, the1920s desert outpost once held by the French. The small town is a stopping point en route to the desert. It's also home to two of the country's most impressive kasbahs: Taourirt, a magnificently beautiful palace with a series of ochre turrets rising into blue sky, seemingly stretching to reach the sun's golden rays; and Ait Benhaddou, a spectacular castle built in the center of a flowering field of almond trees, the site where the movie Lawrence of Arabia was filmed.
After a morning of sightseeing here, continue traveling southeast for an overnight in the desert outside Merzouga (arranged through the Hotel El Ati in nearby Erfoud). This is a classic Saharan adventure - a jeep trip into the desert, overnight in a Berber tent, camel ride to the dunes and final climb up the magnificent Erg Chebbi - the granddaddy of all dunes - to watch the sunrise. Soaring 815 feet, it is reported to be the largest dune on earth. ...More Recent Articles |
When Alfred Noyes wrote "…Spring comes back to England and dons her robe of green," he could well have been thinking of Oxford. What could be better than a spring week in Oxford, learning about the oldest university in the English-speaking world and enjoying its blooming gardens and riverside walks. Insider's Oxford, a one-week program now in its second year, is scheduled for March 29 to April 4 and is open to everyone. ...More
Hurtigruten has unveiled a program on two of its 2009 Greenland cruises that offer an all-inclusive approach -- with across the board savings of 64% to 68%. The "Pay-One-Price" deal is available on all suites and staterooms on the 318-berth MS Fram, the world's newest and most deluxe expedition ship, for the season's two one-way sailings. ...More
Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is taking guests to the end of the world on its only 2009 North Cape itinerary, where only the Norwegian Svalbard Islands stand between them and the North Pole. The July 11 "Arctic Expedition" itinerary aboard Crystal Symphony departs Copenhagen for Stockholm, stopping in several charming Norwegian ports, including Honningsvag, the country's northern most fishing village, then to the Polar Ice Cap in search of the Ice Barrier. ...More
For those looking to leisurely explore one of Asia's most spectacular and spiritual destinations, Ritz Tours sells a special seven-day Bangkok in a Week program priced from $1,176 per person, based on double occupancy, including international air transportation and hotel accommodations. For added value, fuel charges and government taxes/fees are included. Departures are available through April 30, 2009. ...More
United Vacations is offering new reduced prices on Caribbean vacation packages for bookings made by February 26, 2009. Boasting stunning blue-green waters and pristine beaches, the Caribbean is a fantastic choice for a warm-weather getaway this winter. And since United Vacations offers package options that include some of the top names in travel, travelers can enjoy quality accommodations and incredible deals to get them there - in some cases, savings up to $1,400 per couple! ...More
With 11.7 million web visits in 2008, Michigan's tourism Web site, michigan.org, tallied 30 percent more visits than in 2007. Click-throughs from the site to Michigan tourism industry Web sites also set a new record, averaging 16,074 clicks per day. ...More |
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