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Beautiful NAMIBIA as seen by www.namtours.com
In the last decade advance in technology has transformed many aspects of the way we are travelling: from how we choose the particular tour or destination to the way we book our hotel, car to hire and airplane ticket. New technologies have improved the way ...

"My First Time... in Chicago"
People whirl through revolving doors. Sirens whirl and blare in 5-minute intervals. Potted wildflowers divide the North and South lanes on Michigan Avenue. Children run splashing across a large outdoor work of art: Two 30 ft tall screens project ethnic ...

Taking A Paddleboat Cruise
In May my husband and I took a wonderful steamboat trip on the Colombia River, 1,240 miles long, and Snake River, 1,038 miles long, aboard the American West’s Empress of the North. This is the first time we had ever done a “niche” type cruise and we ...


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Kauai on 2 Wheels or more?
 
The best means to explore the island would of course be in a grand luxurious Winnebago which is a recreational vehicle that comes complete with sleeping accommodations, kitchenette, bathroom, awnings, generator - all the comforts to make a adventurer's vacation come true. The Winnebago is excellent for all travelers needs as it has the comforts of a luxurious 5 star hotel minus the swimming pool and room service. Instead of paying for accommodation and transport, hire a motor home in Kauai and cruise the island on a luxurious 30 footer mobile hotel room. Park anywhere along the islands beautiful coastline and enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner on Kauai's spectacular beaches. With an RV, the possibilities are limitless.
Enjoy the carefree lifestyle for which Kauai is famous for! For the adventurous yuppie, why not grab a backpack and some camping gear, and spend the next week touring the majestic roads of Kauai on the back of a Harley. The island of Kauai has many motorbike rental companies. Cost range from $50-120 a day, depending on the model of bike and duration of rental. But lose the leather jacket because if the bike doesn't kill you, the humidity surely will!
If you think you don't have the stamina of Forest Gump, but can manage riding a bike around the island, many places on Kauai will rent you a pushbike. You can cruise through Koke'e State Park and Waimea Canyon State Park. Ride from the rim of the famed Waimea Canyon (el. 3600') down 12 miles of smooth winding blacktop all the way to the shore of the blue Pacific. It's 100% downhill, and 100% fun! Cycle through the legendary estate of Grove Farm Sugar Plantation, a former 22,000-acre sugar plantation. George Norton Wilcox started Grove Farm in the 1860's. From humble beginnings as the son of missionary teachers, George Norton built a


successful plantation. Grove Farm is no longer in the sugar business. In fact, due to the low price of sugar worldwide, sugar production has been declining throughout the State for years. Now, as diversified agriculture replaces sugar, Grove Farm leases its land to over 100 tenants raising a variety of crops and animals. Cycle through these lands that were once owned by Princess Ruth the sister of King Kalakaua, you can enjoy the scenic mountain views and many places seldom seen by locals or visitors. The view when passing through Kauai's only sugarcane tunnel, which separates the east side of the island from the south shore, is breathtaking. Identify native plants, birds and trees along the way. As well as having a fun ride in a beautiful place you'll learn about what makes Kauai special!
You can hop on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and go places more spectacular than you can ever imagine. Organized tours lasting up to three and a half hour adventure takes you deep into Kauai's interior to the base of Mount Wai'ale'ale.
Your journey begins with a familiarization and safety briefing, before you get acquainted with your vehicle and head out to the backcountry. Your guide will lead you through miles of old cane lands, tropical forests, and jungles rich with magnificent scenery.
Another adventure is the exhilarating Zipline, where you wear a harness that attaches to a cable and allows you to 'zip' across above the valley and forest below.
Here are some facts about Hawaii from the Kauai visitor information website.
- Kauai, Hawaii has more sandy beaches than most other Hawaiian islands, plus nearly 45% of its coastline is virtually deserted. It's a safe bet you will find your perfect and "private" beach for snorkeling or sunning. - Kauai is home to three of the top ten rated golf courses in Hawaii. Kauai has more great golf courses than you could possibly find time to play in a week, maybe two. - Kauai has huge areas of tropical forest, deserted coast and lush mountains suitable for hiking, including the awe-inspiring Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon -- known as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific." All of these areas have easily accessible hiking trails. - Kauai's bountiful coral reefs are teeming with multitudes of colorful fish. It is easy and delightful to snorkel the clear warm waters of Kauai's lagoons. - Kauai is home to numerous rare bird and plant species, which exist nowhere else in the world. Kauai is also home to a seabird sanctuary and two locations of the awe-inspiring and educational.
About the Author
Steven Anderson is the Marketing Director for Hawaiian Discount Car Rentals, specialists in Hawaii and Kauai car rentals. He has personally researched and experienced many of the Hawaiian activities and as described above.

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A boatload of boats at this show
Daily News Transcript
By Alexander Stevens It's a credit to Joe O'Neal, manager of the 2012 New England Boat Show, that he doesn't flinch when you bring up the old adage: “A boat is a hole in the water that you pour your money into.” “I think some people still think that,” ...
More boats, brands displayed at this year's Detroit Boat ShowThe Detroit News

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Coast Guard orders 40 boats from Marinette Marine
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The company has received an $89.6 million order from the US Coast Guard for 40 rescue boats. It is replacing its aging fleet of boats with faster, higher-tech 45-foot boats. By Rick Barrett of the Journal Sentinel Marinette Marine Corp. has received an ...
Marinette Marine to build more Coast Guard boatsThe Seattle Times
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At least 11 killed after Somali smuggler boat capsizes
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MOGADISHU, SOMALIA (BNO NEWS) -- At least eleven people have been confirmed dead while 34 others remain missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Somalia earlier this week, the United Nations (UN) reported on Saturday.

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Michigan boating business rides wave to recovery
The Detroit News
By Jaclyn Trop After a six-year downturn, the boating industry is on the rise in the Great Lakes State. The Detroit Boat Show at Cobo Center is riding this wave of tentative recovery, boasting more boats, brands and leased exhibit space than in prior ...
Some see recovery in Michigan's boating industryChicago Tribune

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Boat and RV retailers are hoping for a better 2012
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By Doug Walker - bio | email Potential customers drop a few dollars to come in and take a look around at the Coliseum Boat and RV show. Once inside, dealers are hoping they will spend a lot more. The past few years have been anything but smooth sailing ...
Biloxi Boat and RV Show off to good startSunHerald.com
Biloxi boat show opens today at noonMississippi Press (blog)

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