Cork Short Breaks

By Craig Wilson

Cork is a great place to visit and has ample accommodation from the more basic family owned bed and breakfast to the more luxurious five star Hayfield Manor Hotel which is only a ten minutes stroll into the city centre. Getting direct flights from Newcastle to Cork is easy by simply booking with Jet2 airlines who operate regular flights from Newcastle to Cork.

Cork got its name from the Irish work corcach which when translated means marshy place. Cork today is very different and is now the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland. The Rive Lee flows through the city and joins the Lough Mahon and helps create one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Cork is still a major seaport and has lots of quays and docks

Thanks to St. Finbarr who founded the City way back in the sixth century and then got recognition as a city in 1185 when it received its charter by King John. Due to its natural harbour Cork became a major trading port particularly with its trade with Scandinavian merchants. However not all of the visitors to Cork came looking for trade and Cork was regularly attacked by the Vikings and Norsemen.

Its not got a temperature like a holiday resort in Tenerife but Cork does average nearly four hours of sunshine a day in the Summer months and is the sunniest city in Ireland. The climate of Cork is generally mild, moist and changeable however it does not suffer from any weather extremes such as storms or extreme cold in the winter

There are lots of places to visit whilst visiting Cork and a lot of architectural buildings of note. The most famous building in Cork is the church tower of Shandon, which dominates the northern side of the city. St Patrick's Street is a main street, which has been renovated and is now a pedestrian friendly route through the main shopping area. Don't forget to visit Blarney Castle, Charles Fort and perhaps a visit to the greyhound Stadium.

Cork has the usual quota of fast food restaurants you would see in most cities around the world. There is also a good selection of mid price family owned ones offering good value food at a good price. For those wanting something a bit more special you will not be disappointed with the choice. There are plenty of pubs and bars and nightlife to keep anyone happy.

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Enjoy a short break in the Irish City of Cork and sample the history, nightlife, restaurants and attractions of Cork. Travel to Cork on direct flights from Newcastle. Great travel information prvided by Craig Wilson of Airline Flight

Old Pasadena and You

By James Gilbert Pynn

If you've ever set foot in Southern California, you know, instantly, why so many generations of Americans heeded John B.L. Soule's advice to "Go West, young man, and grow with the country!" It is easy to see why so many settlers and immigrants eventually settled down in sunny Pasadena. The city as we know it today was born, in essence, when Benjamin Wilson became the first Anglo settler in the region in 1841. Wilson would later become the mayor of Los Angeles and a California senator. But is Wilson was the seed, Dr. Daniel M. Berry as the water that would grow this City of Roses.

In search of a miracle, Dr. Daniel M. Berry came to the Arroyo Seco. An asthmatic, Berry had been looking for a suitable place to relocate his loyal group of similarly asthmatic patients. He would characterize his sojourn to the area by say, It was the best three nights of sleep in my life. Eager to keep the area a secret, he created the Southern California Orange Grove Association and began to sell shares for a massive 4,000 aces bid. In 1874, the Indiana Colony was born. Pasadena would soon follow.

Within a decade, the colonys warm reputation slowly drew settlers from the East. Soon, especially in the years prior to the Great Depression, Pasadena had become something of a fashionable winter resort for cold-weary Midwestern and Eastern families. This migration brought with it artists, actors, and scientists. The citys cultural wherewithal began to multiply. In 1917, the famous Pasadena Playhouse opened its doors. The Norton Simon Museum was founded in1922 and the Art Center of College and Design in 1930.

Now designated as the Old Pasadena Historic District, this part of town was once the focus of commerce and industry for the entire San Gabriel Valley. Today visitors and aficionados can marvel at historic facades along the rich and bustling Colorado Boulevard. Another remnant of Pasadenas rich history is the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. First begun in 1890 as a showcase for Southern Californias warm climate, the Parade has been held on new years Day ever since. Though it had been followed by chariot races and teams sports, its first association with football began in 1902 and the "Tournament East-West football game. Though the next game was not played until New Year's Day 1916, it has since been firmly associated with the Rose Bowl.

This rose-shrouded gem continues to draw settlers, students, and artists. From the Historic District to Caltech to the Rose Bowl, Pasadena has something for anyone. Plane, train, or automobile, however you arrive, youre sure to be greeted with broad smiles and perfect sunshine. Theres a tremendous selection of Pasadena hotels to choose from, and even more restaurants, attractions, sights and sounds. The colony Dr. Berry built stands ready to embrace all comers.

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Choose a room from any number of Pasadena hotels and jump into the City of Roses. This gem of the Old West has been featured in many tales of a country hungry for fulfillment. Of all the Pasadena hotels there are to choose from, you're sure to find a lovely spot to start your adventures.

Australian Luxury Cruises Rock

By Midje Ette

You might have heard about the luxurious and fascinating experiences you could have on an Australian cruise. However, you might not have a good idea of what a cruise really has to offer. Here are some of the activities you might experience during an Australian cruise.

If you've ever wanted to experience the amazing variety that Australia has to offer, but don't want to deal with adventure in your accommodations, an Australian cruise is a great choice. You'll get to immerse yourself in the wilderness while you enjoy surroundings similar to the most exclusive hotels in the world.

Take advantage of the sun deck, ship's lounge, al fresco bar, and forward observation lounge. You'll be able to see useful and interesting information on the ship's plasma screens, and communicate conveniently with the world outside via Internet cafe.

Enjoy the best wines that the McLaren Vale has to offer as well as a fantastic seafood lunch, full of local treasures. Then, return to the ship for a short journey to Kangaroo Island itself. Called one of the last unspoilt refuges on Earth, this island has a lot to offer.

Choose a cruise that offers multiple expedition boats, allowing you to do what you want, when you want to do it. Some boats, like the Kimberly True North, even sail with their own helicopter!

Australian cruise ships built for wilderness exploration are a little different than the average ship. Purpose built to be able to explore even the upper parts of shallow river systems, they'll take you further than an ordinary cruise, allowing you to experience true Australian wilderness merely by stepping out of your cabin.

Cruises are famous for their food, and most Australian lines are no exception. You'll enjoy amazing and exotic dishes you'd never encounter anywhere else, including fantastic local wines and seafood from several of the ports you'll visit.

Of course, shark diving won't appeal to everyone. If you'd rather do something a little quieter, consider fishing in a secluded Australian bay. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, you'll have a guide who can help you and can work with your skills. Pink snapper and King George whiting are delicious catches frequently found on an Australian cruise.

Enjoy fishing expeditions to catch the finest in Australian edible fish. From mangrove jack and coral trout to barramundi and monster golden snapper, you'll enjoy this great sporting opportunity. In cooler waters, enjoy catching pink snapper, emperors and whiting.

SCUBA diving is another popular sport you might engage in on an Australian cruise. However, you should take care to make sure it's included on the cruise you pick. Some cruises involve crocodiles as a viewing highlight, and they don't mix with divers!

You'll continue to travel through the beautiful and amazing islands of Australia, enjoying the sights, environment, and unique wildlife. Fishing opportunities and great dining options are everywhere. You'll even be able to join a chef to see how the blue manna crab is caught, cooked, and prepared.

After a long, fantastic cruise, you'll head to the final port, where a morning disembarkation takes you to light aircraft transfer back to your port of origin. You'll be amazed at everything available as part of an Australian cruise.

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European River Travel: Crucial Tips For All Seasons

By Samson Mandez

If you're considering going on a cruise, river travel is a good way to go. River cruises let you explore many of the most fascinating rivers and cities worldwide, and especially so in Europe with its wealth of diverse history, culture, and cuisine.

River travel is probably one of the most comfortable and stylish ways to travel, and going on a river cruise in Europe will be the experience of a lifetime for you, whether you go alone, with one or more friends, with your significant other, or decide go with members of your family.

Compared to seaborne cruising, there is much more inland territory you can cover on a river trip, and compared to car-borne holidays you won't have to experience the discomfort of constant hotel changes. Plus who has ever heard of a river traffic gridlock?

Also, don't think that riverboats are devoid of comfort just because they are smaller then seagoing vessels. You will find that the rooms are functional but spacious, and that your cruise boat will also feature comfortable common areas such as eating and lounging spaces, as well as viewing spaces to soak in the scenery, of course.

For the preparation, before looking at the specific trip, you should determine the length of the voyage, the area you want to see and also the general level of comfort that you would expect.

Concerning the length, one or two weeks is standard but there are also short break offers for a weekend, and on the other end of the scale, six week Rhine-to-Danube extravaganzas for people with a lot of leisure time.

There are several great locations that you can choose from. Major countries for European river travel are Austria-Hungary-Romania (Danube river), Germany (Rhine, Elbe, and their tributaries), Holland (Rhine delta), France (Seine and Rhone), Spain-Portugal (Douro), Italy (Po and the Venice laguna) and Russia (Volga and the lakes around Petrograd)

Another crucial thing to consider is the season of the trip. The south of France or the flower-growing areas of Holland are great for a late spring or summer trip, for instance.

Trips in Germany are great in the winter months, especially if you like a traditional Christmas atmosphere and homely cooking and baking.

Concerning the level of comfort, you will find that there are a great number of alternatives, from Spartan drive-your-own houseboat hires to luxury cruse ships that have a lot in common with high-end hotels, but that retain an individual character.

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EuroRiverTravel.com is the premier resource for european river travel on the Net, with resources on related areas such as how to enjoy a cruise, as well as on booking the trip, preparing for the voyage, cruising through more than one country - and much more!

Mississippi Cruise Offers: Find The Theme That Suits You Most

By Anthony Herbert

Few things are as wonderful as a trip down a river, especially so on the amazing Mississippi and its tributaries.

Mississippi cruises, especially of the luxury sort, tend to have a distinct theme to delight the passengers. This is very often historical, but it could also be something else, like a cruise that stops predominantly in secluded rural spots, as opposed to one that is made for people who like visiting cities.

A paddle-wheel steamboat is certainly the best way to cruise and at the same time explore the history of the Mississippi River. You get to see the "showboat" amusements of the past. You will visit cities such as New Orleans, Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis, and visit sights such as the latter's Gateway Arch. You will taste excellent Cajun food on board.

The most famous ships catering to this kind of trade are the steamboats Delta Queen, the Mississippi Queen, and the American Queen, although there are others.

Other themed cruises may still have a historical facet, but are more specific. For instance, they could be about the area's musical heritage, or about civil War sites

You can participate in bluegrass celebrations. You can experience the region's Native American culture. Battle sites from the Civil War abound on Mississippi cruises.

Even the themed cruises, though, often have a link to the area's varied past. Often there will be a guide accompanying you and telling you about the local heritage.

A Mississippi cruise can be playground to all sorts of different people. Whether you are travelling alone, with spouse and kids, as a couple or with friends, you will be able to secure a trip that is just right for your party.

A Mississippi cruise during the autumn is perfect to discover the changes in nature at a more intimate pace, such as the impressive variety in leaf coloring. You will enjoy the foods of the season, which will include roasted game, apple cider and pumpkin pie. Usually there are onboard talks or that will help you understand and identify the plants and animals surrounding you.

Regardless of the season and of the theme that you will choose, you will find that there is something amongst the bends of the Mississippi that will feel just right for you. Alternatives abound!

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Whether you want to find the right Mississippi cruise for each season or learn how to save on your booking, here is the place to start: MississippiCruiseGuide.com covers all your Mississippi river travel needs, with tips and information.

Boat Evaluation for Buyers and Sellers

By John Howard

Establishing the monetary value for a boat is one of the most important and sometimes the most difficult aspects of dealing with pleasure boats, from the perspective of the seller but of course also for other parties such as buyers, brokers, insurers and marine surveyors

As the potential seller of a boat or yacht, whether owned for pleasure or for fishing, and whether you plan to reinvest the proceeds of the sale into another boat or not, it is critical that you get the maximum used boat value from your vessel.

Even if you are buying, or trading in used boat for a new one, you should not let anyone fool you into believing that you should get anything but the best from the arrangement, and for this it is crucial that you manage appraise your boat correctly as a precursor to getting the best value out of it. .

But doing this is easier said than done. Without adequate knowledge of boat values, without knowing about the current market situation (often influenced by season and location), chances are that you will end up less well off than you thought. There are possibilities that you will do a deal which might seem to you very profitable in the beginning, but that a few days later you might realize that you could have got a much better deal in the nautical transaction.

Therefore, the correct amount of forethought and organization is essential before finalizing any deal and for this, you have the option of either doing the evaluation yourself, or to hire a broker. Hiring a broker is the most straightforward solution, but it remains to be proven that the broker will earn his money's worth.

In fact, as there is a lot of information available on the subject for those who are willing to spend some time educating themselves, you can do this yourself if you prefer not to be dependent on someone else's opinion.

What you have to do if you decide to follow the self-appraisal route is to check out as many resources that you can to approximate the value of your boat based on its mode, age, characteristics and state of repair, aiming at establishing realistic minimum and maximum price levels that you would realistically be able to sell the boat for.

The first step for self-appraisal of marine values is to go out and collect some boat and yacht classifieds, whether online or from trade magazines. By comparing offers of similar boats in different classes, you will quickly get an idea of where the market is going.

Marine get-togethers such as boating festivals are also a great source. At your local marina, you could just meet the right experienced seaman who is willing to chat about boat values with you, giving you the insights you may have missed.

Another good place to spend some time at are boat and yacht shows, even if you are ultimately buying or selling second hand. Finding out by yourself what kind of features and accessories are in fashion helps in determining what is currently in demand and what isn't and this applies to used boats too.

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More cool stuff onboat evaluation is available at BoatValueWorld.com - the right place to start for all boat pricing queries.

How to Shop Around for New Boat Seats

By Frank Gehry

Whatever the kind of boat you own or are looking to buy, whether you are a professional mariner or a hobbyist, you cannot do without the right seating for your boat.

It is the case that acquirers of a second hand yacht or boat, whether for fishing or for travel, often need to get new boat seats to replace the ones of the vessel.

Besides the comfort factor, many leisure captains will also want to consider that seating is an easy-to-exchange part of the boat that does convey the owner's personality. New boat seats can give the vessel your own imprint.

Also, remember that one day you may be selling your boat and that the amount of money that you will be able to sell it for will strongly depend on the state the vessel is in, and on the quality of its fittings.

Investing in new seats or upholstery is probably the best thing you can do to increase a boat's value before putting it onto the market for sale.

If you are looking to buy a new seat (or more) for your boat, you will find that there is no want of choice. There are most assuredly dozens and dozens of types and variations of boat seats available at boating supply stores near you, and also through Internet boat suppliers, online catalogs and specialist retailers.

You will not be stuck with lack of choice, and the great variety of sellers is actually of help when it comes to getting a good deal, so make sure that you shop around and compare.

Besides the choice issue, make sure to take safety into special consideration. You want seats that are comfortable to avoid tiring out crew and passengers, and if they are detachable you don't want them to sink.

But their importance is also related to the fact that it would be dangerous for passengers - especially for newbies to the world of marine excursions - to remain standing while navigating in open waters, whether rough or calm, or even when traveling through most harbor and coastline areas. Also, most boat cushions double as handy emergency floatation devices in a pinch.

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BestBoatSeats.com covers all your boat seat needs, with tips and information. Whether you want to install new seats or refurbish old seating, this is the place to start.

Ideas For A Romantic Date - On A Dinner Cruise

By Amy Nutt

If youre going on a dinner cruise, youre looking for the ultimate romantic date. This means you need to come up with some ideas to make your dinner cruise something that will never be forgotten. It isnt that the cruise itself is not memorable, but the time and effort that goes into setting up this date is something that really needs to pay off.

You dont even have to live close to the ocean to enjoy a dinner cruise. As a matter of fact, you can live near a river or a harbour and have a great time on a boat offering dinner cruises. There are plenty of areas given this opportunity.

Some ideas

First of all, there may be various times in which the boat cruises are offered. If you live in Toronto, then you shouldnt have a problem finding Toronto dinner cruises that allow you to have your dinner at sunset on the water. This is something that is amazingly beautiful and incredibly romantic. In other words, it is a picture perfect moment. So make sure you are mindful of the time.

Also, make sure to buy your date a gift. A gift makes everything just a little more special. It doesnt have to be an engagement ring or anything, but something very nice that makes the night perfect. Thats not saying that it isnt already perfect.

Then again, cruises are a great place to present the love of your life with an engagement ring. A dinner cruise at sunset can make for the perfect proposal. That also makes for the romantic date of a lifetime. Actually, it is going to be the most memorable of both of your lives.

Basically, you need to be creative in how you go about your date. If there is dancing and you like dancing, arrange for a song that your date likes to be played. That way the two of you can dance to it. Your date will think you are so wonderful for having that kind of influence over the musicians when, in all reality, they are pretty easy to influence when it comes to the music they play.

As for what makes for a great occasion to go on dinner cruises, Valentines Day is a great day. Anniversaries are fantastic, birthdays, and just because. You dont have to have a reason to go on boat cruises. All you need is a desire to have fun and a desire to have a romantic time.

So whats your idea?

So what is your idea? It really does depend on what your date does and does not like, but it is also important that you surprise your date. Romantic surprises can melt any heart and your date will thank you for the change of events. Sometimes it is just not enough to go out to a restaurant and to the movies. Sometimes you just have to do something a little different. It sort of breaks the monotony.

So think really hard and be creative. What is it you know your date would love to do on a dinner cruise? Perhaps just walking around and talking is something that you both enjoy. Maybe you want to watch the sun go down together so that you can pay homage to a beautiful day. No matter what you choose, a dinner cruise is something that will provide you with a great time. And if you are in the Toronto area, youll find that the dinner cruises there are second to none. Youll find your date wanting to do these cruises more and more because of the essence that exists upon these ships.

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Let Toronto Harbour Boat cruises help you arrange the perfect boat cruise in Toronto. Hosting corporate functions, dinner cruises, personal parties and public events in a style.

World's 10 Best Travel Destinations

By Musarrat Sheikh

If you are planning for a vacation soon, then you ought to know where frequent flyers go to. The knowledge can help you decide where you want to go to make the most out of your trip. The below destinations will give you a good idea. Remember, save enough before you start.

1. France - France has been known for its romantic culture and the beautiful architecture. They say, if you are looking for love, you should visit Paris. Truly, it is the most romantic destination on earth. Remember, if you do end up in France, try and visit all the small cities. You will love the breathtaking views.

2.Mexico. One of the must-see countries for frequent travelers is Mexico because of the scenery, arts, nightlife, food, beaches and its glorious culture. Everyone in the family or your group of friends will definitely enjoy. Usually, visitors do not fail to visit Acapulco and Guadalajara but there are also a lot of places around worth dropping by.

3. China: China holds an invisible attractor factor to travelers. It is the mystic culture of the place and their magnificent contribution to many branches of knowledge. To know their culture in depth, you should visit Beijing. China is also a great destination for mass shopping. The goods are very cheap and reliable for a long time.

4. Ireland - In Ireland, the most popular attraction spot is the emerald Isle. Other than that, people visit Ireland to witness its many attractions such as their monuments, museums, castles, fishing, Golf and music. Ireland is very famous for their beautiful castles.

5. Southern California: California has a lot of man made places such as Universal Hollywood Studios, Disneyland, Legoland, Golden Gate Bridge and others. You also should visit Alcatraz Island. Their attraction spots are literally unending.

6. Canada - If you are an adventure sports lover, there is no better place than Canada. You can do skiing, rafting, go on hiking, or even fishing, and you will not realize how your time passed. Make it a point to visit places such as North Vancouver, Halifax, Montreal and Toronto. In addition, do not miss the natural scenery. They are really breathtaking.

7.Italy. Wherever you go in Italy, whether in famous Rome, Venice, or Florence, its rich culture and history are very dominant. Europe is Europe and you will never go wrong. Even places less explored, like Italys Lake District and Italian Alps, will certainly astonish you.

8. Spain - Spain has always been in the limelight of tourism because of their uniqueness. I am sure you have watched bull fights on TV. Their origin took place in Spain. Spain has beautiful beaches, landscapes, historical architectures and of course the bull fights, and this makes them one of the best destinations on earth.

9. Thailand - This country is a beautiful little Island in Southern Asia. The people here are very friendly and hospitable. The countries revenue comes from tourism mainly. People from world over flock the place to see their beaches and some Buddhist like architecture. Their food is cheap and very tasty too.

10. East Africa - This is the land of animals and and the beautiful nature. If you are a nature lover of any scale, this place will satisfy you to the fullest. If you are in East Africa, you should visit the Nakuru National Park and the Serengeti National Park and take part in their safaris. Do carry your camera along.

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Chartered Cruise for Corporate or Business Use

By Amy Nutt

In Toronto, there are many cruses that are offered out of the Toronto Harbour. Of those cruises are corporate or business cruises. These are great for meetings. Companies are always looking for new places to have meetings so that those attending are entertained. It is important to keep the environment as professionally comfortable as possible. Having a good listening environment means that the meeting will be a success.

In the meantime, the cruise provides many amenities to those attending. In other words, having a meeting on one of the Toronto Harbour boat cruises is quite the treat to those within your company or within other companies you are meeting with.

It makes you look professional

Something that is unique about Toronto Harbour boat cruises for business meetings is the fact that it makes your company look extremely professional. It reflects what kind of class your business really does have.

You have catered meals, a meeting room that is like a boardroom, but doesn't have the stuffiness that comes along with it, and you have everything you need to conduct a meeting. So this means that everyone gets to know what it is they need to know, they get fed, and they feel good by the time the meeting is over.

Everyone can then wander around if they like so that they may consort with one another and simply have a good time. Basically, if you want to have a meeting on a Toronto Harbour boat cruise, you can set a whole evening aside for drinks, food, and a good time. It is a great time for individuals to exchange ideas, so this can be a great opportunity for everyone.

Through the exchanging of ideas, you are able to bring things into your company that you would not be able to bring otherwise. This is because a comfortable environment such as this tends to bring things out in people that you would normally not see. If you keep the meeting in your stuffy old boardroom, then everyone is going to be uptight and in "business mode." If you can make them feel comfortable in their skin, then you might be quite amazed in what you may find in your fellow businessman.

It is good for PR

If your company is booking a Toronto Harbour boat cruise for your next meeting, this is good PR. You can make sure people know about it. If you reserve the entire ship, then people are going to know this and they are going to say, "Wow, this must be some business to reserve an entire ship." That's because you are definitely a great company and this means more people are going to find out about it.

You can also use chartered cruises to meet new clients. If you need to win them over in order to get a new contract, then this is going to be quite impressive. You can make sure they are pampered, fed, and that they feel comfortable. If they feel comfortable with you, they will most likely give you the deal. This is because people are more likely to go with what they are comfortable with. If they feel uncomfortable, they will not feel good about the entire situation.

So go ahead and look into Toronto Harbour cruises as a way to win over your next client, treat your employees, or conduct that next important meeting. Everyone will be thanking you for it, it increases your reputation, and you can get more work done that way. You can make it an annual event if you need to, a semi-annual event, or you can conduct your meetings on cruises as often as you need to.

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Boat cruises allow you to take in the breathtaking panorama of the Toronto Harbour. Toronto boat cruises hosts corporate functions, personal parties and public events.

Nightime Fishing Safety

By Captain Jim Onderdonk

The same thing happens every year. By mid-summer people are complaining about the heat and don't want to fish. Most people are ready to stop this time of year before noon. That's why I am here, to share a secret with you about fishing in South Texas at night. At night, it is of course cooler outside, but also the water cools down and those big speckled trout start to really move and feed. There is nothing like catching one of these big fish at night, when you can't even see them explode on your lure. Here I will show you how to fish, where to go, and when to do it.

First of all, NEVER go out alone! Many things can happen while navigating waterways after dark and or while wade fishing! Here are a few safety tips:

* Check that your night navigation equipment works properly, and that you and/or your fishing buddy know the area well.

* Wear personal floatation devices while driving the boat.

* Be sure to leave a trip plan with someone back home.

* Plan your wade, where you want to start your first wade, to your second or third, you may not ever have to leave your first spot!

HOW: Once you have arrived at your first location safely, make sure that your anchor light stays on. This will also give you some bearing and help getting back to the boat. Strap on a L.E.D. head lamp, they are a must. L.E.D. head lamps are readily available and allow hands-free, much-needed light.

In addition to the headlamps, get some glow sticks as well. These are the type that activate and light up when you bend/crack/shake them. What you do is tie the glow stick to some string and hang it like a necklace, draping down over your back. This will also help to prevent boaters from coming too close, and keep your fishing partner from hitting you with a lure. Worst case scenario, it can also be a good emergency backup light to get to the boat. While wading, don't get too far apart.

WHEN: I have had my best luck around a full moon. The moon light helps silhouette your baits, thus making for any easy target for a hungry trout out on the prowl! Try tying a 10 to 12 inch leader to the first snap ring, next to the treble hook. Rig a 1/6th oz jig head with a plum or morning glory colored plastic (dark colors) and tie it on the leader (called Donk's tangler).

I know what you're thinking, but just try it and you will be surprised. Work it the same way you would the top water. The fish will hit the soft plastic every time! I like to fish with braided line (Power Pro), it allows you to feel what you can't see. You will know when you have a hook up!

Major feeding times, according to Solunar tables, are a great time to fish. I use a 5 hour time-frame around what the tables call these prime times. It's no guarantee but has worked for me in the past.

WHERE: White Bluff, Black Bluff, East Kleberg Point, Alazan bay and the Tide Gauge Bar have produced numerous, night time wall hangers. This method has been very effective for me, as I am sure it will be for you. Remember keep just what you will eat! Until next time, SEE YOU ON THE WATER!

About the Author:

Captain Jim Onderdonk is a professional fishing guide who specializes in wadefishing for big speckled trout and redfish in Texas, and uses Brown Lures' salt water fishing lures. "Donk" suggests you try out some from Brown Lures for your next fishing trip.

Toronto Cruises for Board Meetings

By Amy Nutt

It's not really any secret that a Toronto harbor boat cruises makes for an exciting, entertaining and unforgettable occasion but what few people realize is that there are also a number of Toronto harbor cruises that cater specifically to corporate clients for an unforgettable meeting or business trip.

The city of Toronto is an incredible place for any type of event, but the beautiful relaxing waters of the harbor, coupled with a smooth cruise on an amazing private yacht seem to be the perfect recipe for the best corporate event possible.

The difference between a board meeting, and a Toronto harbor cruise board meeting

Most board meetings and new product launches are conducted (more like confined to) stuffy conference rooms with uncomfortable chairs and cold, bitter coffee that leaves the attendees struggling to stay awake. There are better and more entertaining ways to hold a corporate meeting - ways that will ensure that not only your employees, but that employees from other companies will be jumping at the chance to attend rather than absolutely dreading it.

Everyone has heard about the amazing Christmas and New Years Eve cruises and the wonderful wedding and fireworks cruises - imagine that kind of entertainment brought to your corporate event.

What's different about a cruise?

Many Toronto cruise companies offer multiple themes for corporate events - themes that would easily put your run of the mill banquet type meeting to shame. Everything from a casino theme, to International (complete with a host of foods from nations around the world) to the tropics - the list goes on and on; and each and every option has extensive menus, tons of drink options and several entertainment choices.

You may have employees coming in from all over the country for your corporate meeting, this isn't the time to try and scrimp and save - you want to show your employees how much you value their loyal service and you want them to truly take something special and positive away from the event.

Imagine how much more loyal, hardworking and dedicated your employees will be after you show them the time of their lives at the annual meeting on a Toronto harbor casino cruise, rather than packing them in like sardines into some stuffy conference room to sit through a boring lecture, only to have to jump on the red eye immediately after in order to be on time for work the following day.

Treating your employees to an experience like this ensures that they will take something away from the meeting, that they'll not only have some reason to remember it but that it will be permanently ingrained in their memory. Your employees will come away from the experience rejuvenated and feeling appreciated, they'll be excited about coming to work and helping your company succeed so that there may be more opportunities for ventures like this on in the future.

Instead of worrying about how your company can afford a corporate cruise - or a cruise theme - you should check into the reasonable pricing and see how it looks compared to how the books for last year look, and then ask yourself how you can afford not to do it.

Employee morale is a lot more important than many bosses and CEO's would like to believe, it's true as true can be that exceedingly happy employees perform at a much higher level than employees who are unhappy with their situation. Better performance leads to better service which leads to more customers and more revenue, it may seem hard to believe that such a minimal investment - one time a year - could make that big of a difference, but it can.

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Toronto Cruise company offers corporate, public, and private event cruises - 17 Toronto Harbour yachts to choose from for groups of 20 to 600 with many themes and menus. When choosing a venue for your next board meeting, consider a Toronto dinner cruise.

California Fishing

By Kevin Gillett

Fishing is a great sport. Earlier, it was done on a very basic level. An angler would sit on the rocks and keep his angle firmly up the waters for an entire day. With some luck, there was a chance of catching some tiny fish. On many other days, he returned empty-handed. Today, fishing is an entirely different proposition. It has evolved quite a lot. We can seek it as a hobby as well as a money-earning venture. California fishing is making a great name for itself. Today, it has given a variety of options to fishers and boaters.

There are various fishing centers where you can catch hold of the corbina, bass, halibut and rockfish. In fact, even rays and sharks are available by a score. The Goleta pier is one of the very best for the fishing business. The facilities are good and anglers get easy access to the pier. On an average, thirty different species can be found on the pier. Fishes per trip is also very high.

California is blessed with great many species. There are the White Sturgeons, Kelp Bass, Pacific Mackerel and simply many more. Balboa pier does not deal in fishes as a primary occupation but at the absolute nook of 920 feet, the depth is good enough for catching hold of many quality fishes. This includes the bat rays and sharks like shovelnose guitarfish. You have just got to keep your cast-a-bubble ready.

Sacramento River focuses on great fishing opportunities. There are many customized jet boats in action. These are custom-built at a size of 24 feet. The drift boats are doing just as exceptionally. Just enjoy your fishing in secure, lazy environment. No angler would be dismayed fishing in Smith River or Feather River. Today, you can look for various definitive guide books that can help in fishing trout, sturgeons, and steelheads. The books contain many quality photographs and a lot of write-up on the subject which can virtually be an eye-opener.

California boating is fast picking up. In fact, the latest rage is the Boating Clean and Green Campaign. It is training the dock walkers to heighten the quality of their recreational experience and also protect the various marine ecosystems. It also teaches how to recognize and tackle intrusive species. It also trains the dock walkers over inspection of watercrafts. This way, the intrusion of killer species is prohibited and safe boating is made possible.

If you possess a trailer boat, you can look to get easy access to the California waters. San Francisco bay also offers quite an amazing repertoire of boating facility. You can have fun in the Francisco bay or move towards northern California for catching the big prize. If a combination trip interests you then you can look forward to boating and fishing simultaneously. Ambience and amenities are great. All you need is awareness. Thankfully, even that is not missing in people of California.

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Lake Minnetonka Cruise - Do You Want To Know More About It?

By Mark Peet

Ten Thousand Lakes, so little time. Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota is one of the most beautiful and it can by yours for your next event. Wayzata Bay Charters have now created the Lake Minnetonka Cruises for your next group gathering. If you are planning a wedding, bar mitzvah, corporate event, company party or any other gathering, this Private Lake Cruise will blow their socks off. Most events end up being the same old thing, in fact most people don't really enjoy going to large gatherings. Something that will stay in their memories for a long time to come.

Most events end up being the same old thing, in fact most people don't really enjoy going to large gatherings. Their own Lake Minnetonka Private Lake Cruise will be something that will stay in their memories for a long time to come. In fact, probably something they will never forget. If you plan your group gathering around Lake Minnetonka, it will be special indeed.

Which ever theme you chose will surely please your guests. Most events get stuck at some restaurant or country club. Oh sure, the patio was beautiful and the view of the golf course was nice, but just think of it, a private cruise around the beautiful natural surroundings of Lake Minnetonka. I mean you're not sitting around, standing around, you are cruising around. The views are breath taking.

Lake Minnetonka is one of the largest lakes in Minnesota; don't miss your chance to see over 125 miles of beautiful shoreline, homes, boating and of course nature on your private Lake Minnetonka cruise. Visit the website of Wayzata Bay Charters today and imagine planning your next gathering of special people cruising around Lake Minnetonka.

Let me give you an idea of the wide selection of themes to choose from on these Private Lake Cruises. The hardest part of putting this event together will be the choosing. Will it be the Hawaiian Cruise with Hawaiian leis to all your guests upon arrival, souvenir pineapple glass with a Hawaiian pineapple rum drink and Hawaiian music during the cruise. Or you might prefer the Pirate Theme with pirate hats and eye patches to your guests, welcome rum punch and the cruise crew in authentic pirate costumes. Other activities to choose from are Karaoke, Casino, Dance Band, or DJ. Wayzata Bay Charter will help you plan your event to the last ice cube.

Many groups chose one of the All in One Packages. The Cocktail Cruise - this package includes a 2 hour Lake Minnetonka Cruise, Tortilla Chips and Salsa, Unlimited Soft drinks, Beer & Wine. Or the Fiesta Cruise which includes a 2 hour Cruise, Tortilla Chips & Salsa, Build your own Taco Bar, Unlimited Soft drinks, Beer, Wine & Margaritas.

Serving the entire Minneapolis area, the Wayzata Bay Charters offers 2, 3 or 4 hour cruises on their 53 foot 3 level Lake Cruiser. They are located in Excelsior, Minnesota just a 20 minute drive from downtown Minneapolis and 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul.

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Mark Peet the proprietor of the website WayzataBayCharters.com is offering Cruise service called "Lake Minnetonka Cruises", an on board of 3 level 53 foot lake cruiser that can host parties and gatherings of up to 80 guests.

Cruising With A Baby? - Don't Leave Home Without These Items!

By Brooklyn Sterritt

Going on a family cruise with a young baby can be a wonderful trip. We know because we just came back from a Caribbean cruise with our 10 month old daughter.

There is some planning to be done beforehand, but the planning is well worth the effort. There are many things that you will need for your baby on the cruise vacation. Here is our list of the top 10 must things to have on a cruise vacation with a young baby.

1. Probably the most important thing for the cruise is taking a comfortable stroller that is foldable. Having a stroller makes it easy to get around on the ship and in the airport when travelling to the cruise. We used the stroller for morning walks on the ship, for taking our daughter to meals on the ship, and in the evening we bathed her, put her in pyjamas and then put her in the stroller as we enjoyed the excitement of walking around the ship in the evening. She fell asleep every evening in her stroller.

2. You cannot be without diapers. You can calculate how many diapers you will need on the trip by keeping track for a week or so before your trip of how many diapers your child uses in a typical day. Then simply multiply that number by the number of days in your vavcation. You also might want to consider waiting to buy the diapers in the city that you board your ship. That way you won't have to worry about checking them as luggage on your air flight (if your trip includes air travel). Our ship left from Ft Lauderdale Florida, and we had time between our flight arrival and the time to board the ship. We took a cab from the airport to a Kmart store and purchased the diapers and some other baby supplies before getting another taxi to the ship.

3. Even when travelling with a young baby you will want to swim during your vacation (if your cruise is a warm-weather location). All ships have kiddie/toddler pool and in order for you baby to enjoy the pool they have to wear swim diapers or be potty-trained.

4. Our baby is on formula so we brought on board with us enough formula for the cruise. We opted to bring powdered formula since it is less bulky than formula that is already mixed. Again, we didn't bring it from home, we purchased the required formula in Florida when we bought our diapers. Keep in mind that any formula entering the ship must be sealed & in the original container.

5. Being able to boil water during the trip was important to us since we wanted to have safe water to mix with the powdered formula. In order to make it easy to boil water we brought a kettle with us with an automatic shut-off.

6. Formula dispenser - having a powder formula dispenser means that you can fill the bottles with clean water and when baby is ready to eat, you can just pour the pre-measured formula into the water and shake the bottle.

7. Scented bags for dirty diapers. Because you will not have a diaper dispenser for dirty diapers with you - taking a supply of these bags will help reduce any bad odours in your room. They can be purchased at a dollar store or Babies r Us.

8. Bring baby soap for your child's bath. Our cabin did not have a bathtub and most cruise cabins won't have one. What you can do is plug the drain on the shower and put enough water in the shower in order to give your baby their bath.

9. Make sure that you bring something to protect your baby from the heat and sun, especially if you plan on spending much time in the sun with your child during the cruise. Before we left home we purchased a lightweight sun cabana. We used the cabana on two beaches and on the pool deck near the kiddies pool. It kept us and our baby comfortable and protected from the sun. To rent a cabana on the private island that our ship stopped would have cost us about $90. The cabana that we brought with us cost less than $50 and we use it all the time.

10. Zip lock bags - these are great for everything - snack holders, put really dirty/soiled clothes away until you get home. Use for things that leak - (ex. medicine). Use the bags on the ship to pack bibs, spoons to go for dinner so when they are dirty you can throw in the bag & clean when you get back to your room.

These are the essentials that can't leave home without. There are more items to consider, but start your list with these items.

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BabyTravelPlanet is in Canada and they sell Lightweight sun canopies to people in the USA and Canada. Visit their site to get their free ebook checklist Packing for a Cruise Vacation With Your Baby that is full of things to consider when planning a cruise vacation.

Get Acquainted With Yachting Tips

By Ferdinand Mekinsy

In naval slang the terms standing end and bitter end evoke the different parts of sailing knots, with the former suggesting the strain and the latter referring to the loose end one holds. Thus, most explanations you find about how to tie sailing knots use these expressions abundantly. Hence, in case you are a beginner, it is good to first get familiar with the basic naval vocabulary before moving to more advanced learning levels.

The specificity of catamaran sailing is closely related to the very structure of such boats; tacking for instance is much more challenging when there are no dagger or center boards. One other issue here concerns the downwind move of such boats, and with the catamaran being lighter as compared to the size of the sail, the sailor has to know how to use the jib sail at its maximum potential in order to avoid getting into a wind dead point. This means that the great fun of catamaran sailing comes from the swiftness of this boat due to the use of a larger sail. Hence, with a catamaran you can be 1.5 times faster than the wind.

Though the very name of sailing boat makes one think that the main element in the design is the sail, we need to mention the fact that the sail alone is insufficient when it comes to driving the boat in specific direction. All by itself, the sail would only lead the boat where the wind blows. It is the underwater structural element: the keep, the centerboard or even the hull as such that allow the sailor to go into the right direction. Thus, we could say that the sailing boat is set in motion by the combined action of the hydrodynamic and aerodynamic forces.

Powered by wind, sailing ships have the longest history in the annals of navigation. Before the invention of the steam engine, the combined power of wind and oars was the only one that propelled the vessels. Nowadays, sailing ships are recreational vessels or boats that are ideal for cruises and coast explorations enjoyed by holiday makers and passionate sailors. Despite the large diversity of sailing ships models, there are common features that appear in every design. The hull, the rigging and one or more masts are always present as the basic elements, and they are maintained by the crew that are responsible for the performance of the vessel.

Most people think that the basic sailing apparel consists of the common life jacket, t-shirts and comfy clothes for tropical weather. Generally speaking, this is true if you go sailing in a hot globe area and you stay close to the coasts. But when you are traveling on a longer cruise, you and your crew could get to places with cooler temperatures, and this is when your sailing apparel needs to save you from hypothermia. Windbreakers, jackets and vests should not miss from your baggage; the same holds true for tight sailing hats, water-repellent pants and sailing boots. The latter sailing apparel items are best manufactured from Kevlar due to the high waterproof features of this material.

Then, the hand compass makes an excellent navigation tool that complements or backups the function of the steering compass. A good hand compass allows the sailor to promptly and effectively correct any possible deviation, which could be essential to avoid an eventual collision. Choose such sailing gear responsibly, on quality considerations only: we are talking about your safety and that of anyone aboard.

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Get These Fleeting Sailing Tips

By Ferdinand Mekinsy

Many cruisers who prefer sailing holidays have already had the experience of dinghies for instance, and they are eager to adapt to bigger boats such as yachts or charters. The advantage of such a change is the fact that you'll no longer have to worry about everything on board such as maintenance, sailing and anchoring. The background is different, and since you're on holiday, make the best of it from one end to the other. And last but not least there is also the possibility to book a whole-boat and enjoy the privacy of the cruise without having to share it with other people. The crew members are very discreet and you can relax and have fun in peace.

Sailing yachts is comfortable for anyone as there is usually a crew for each such boat, and you can be totally unaware of the maintenance issues of the vessel or you could get actively involved. This all depends on personal preferences and on the kind of activities you expect to enjoy aboard. Internet sites and travel agencies are the right places to search for sailing yachts vacations, with the mention that a third option here would be the hiring of a broker. Brokers are usually familiar with all sorts of yacht charters, they also have good information and knowledge of the companies that operate them, and are very competent at suggesting one holiday choice or another.

The life jacket must never be overlooked; check its condition together with the other safety gears before leaving the shore. The location of the life jacket must be somewhere very close within reach, and on bad weather conditions it should be worn permanently when on deck. The sailing gloves are one other sailing clothing item that deserves all the attention; the design is very special so as to protect the hands when handling the ropes and hoisting the sails. Their resistance to harsh weather conditions, tearing and over-wear is also of paramount importance. They will surely cost more than any other regular pair of gloves, but the money is worth paying.

Part of the booking procedure for the sailing vacations involves receiving a special confirmation package that you need to have with you in order to present it at the check in points of the sailing charter. Even when you book a boat for a more complex itinerary that includes several different destinations, make sure to pass the documents around together with the crew list in order for things to go smoothly. Most other travel tips you'd find online cover the main aspects of sailing vacations: clothes, sunscreen lotions, day packs to keep money and documents as well as the personal first-aid kit. Include these items on the to-do-list when preparing the details of sailing vacations.

There are lots of schools offering sailing lessons, how can one know which to choose? The crucial element for the appreciation of the sailing lessons quality is the time extent you spend on water. Teaching should be a constant natural process aboard a ship, meaning that every maneuver during sailing makes an opportunity for a trainee to learn something new. Sailing lessons must focus on drills preparing the would-be sailors for more unusual circumstances when the lack of experience has to be compensated for by the superiority of skills. Be prepared for anything! This should be the motto of schools teaching sailing lessons.

Land sailing is the sport practiced in a wheeled vehicle that is powered not by an engine but by the wind, by means of a sail. Both recreational and practical in functionality, land sailing has been practiced as a sport since the 50s; it is also known under the name of sand or land yachting, while the vehicle is called sail wagon or land yacht. This vehicle is normally three-wheeled, following the same concept of the sailboat, and the sailor/pilot sits or lies, changing position with the help of pedals and hand levers. What are the best locations to practice land sailing?

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Improve Your Carp Baits And Catch More Big Summer Fish!

By Tim Richardson

Many methods can be used to enhance your hook baits effects and productivity. The carp ability to learn is beyond doubt, otherwise they would simply be as easy to catch as they are when virgin fish which have never been fished for. One of the easiest ways to change your bait to get an extra edge over wary fish is to use a liquid bait soak consisting of flavours, oils or amino acids.

Oil rich dips and those rich in amino acids are outstanding and can come from simple homemade sources like tinned tuna oil mixed with liver pate and garlic salt for instance. Or maybe try shrimp paste with diluted fruit cordial juice and yeast extract; you do not need to spend a fortune on readymade dips or soaks etc. Don't boil your hook baits; steam them instead to allow far more nutritional attraction and stimulation to release into the water instead of being sealed inside and largely wasted!

Coat your baits in bait dough or paste. This is this best way to fish a base mix paste because all the water soluble goodies get to work to the maximum effect on carp stimulus receptors. You might liquidise or just mash some tinned salmon, sardines, herring or mackerel and add wheat flour or ground-up dog mixers with some hemp or sesame seed oil for example; aim to be different!

Many anglers under-exploit their readymade baits they use because they have a relatively impervious surface. You can break-up this surface with a baiting needle, or sharp pointed knife or scissors to get more attraction out of your bait. Making your hook baits irregular shapes with irregular surfaces helps by making fish think your bait has been previously chewed on by other fish and so is safer.

Try coating your baits with a dough or paste. This does not have to correspond to the hook bait you use at all; it could be you use a red fish meal boilie coated with a yellow bird food paste mix. Or tiger nut coated in shrimp paste, or luncheon meat coated with aniseed flavoured ground bait based paste.

You might like to try using paste around buoyant baits like pop-ups. Your hook bait and paste covering do not need to be like each other to produce great catches; in fact far from it! The method of coating a pop-up bait with a very different dough is a huge edge and is very well recommended!

You can add cork granules and other very light or buoyant ingredients to make it float or hang in the water off the bottom or silt or weed for instance. Imagine the advantage of using a buoyant paste around a bottom bait or semi-buoyant bait and how frequently your fish will have had to deal with this! Using buoyant paste around bottom sinking hook baits can seriously save you blank sessions!

You might liquidise your readymade baits and mix with eggs and a little wheat flour or other glue-like ingredients (caseins and caseinates are extremely effective containing high protein levels.) This way you can fish a conventional bait which has an unusual coating which is alternative but different and closely matches your hook bait; there is no doubt about it that fish learn and experiments with goldfish performing tricks using food rewards like dogs shows the 15 second memory is just a myth - carp learn! So do yourself a favour and try being different with your baits especially as it is your the bait that truly hooks your fish and the more you know about bait the more power you will have over your fish!

By Tim Richardson.

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Airline Travel Discounts

By Ada Denis

We all need to get away. Our vacations are the one thing that we look forward to all year. Unfortunately what happens sometimes is that we tend to feel the stress of how am I going to afford the vacation that I've been dreaming about? Well I hope that with a few of my tips, you will be able to get some airline travel discounts.

Here are some tips to find the lowest fare air ticket:

Buy tickets 3-5 months before your departure date

Some airlines offer discounts for early buyers. It's also best to buy your tickets at least 20 days in advance to ensure the best seating possible, most discounted tickets sell out fast. You should also know that Airline Tickets are subject to price increase, especially during Christmas season, so buying early avoids further ticket increase.

Never fly on weekends

If you're planning a trip, plan to leave on weekdays, preferable Monday to Wednesday. Weekends are high traffic times, for travelers and would probably cost you an additional $25-$40 increase.

Don't travel During Peak season

Airlines tend to increase ticket prices during Peak travel season due to the increase in demand. Traveling during low season is also advantageous if you want to avoid airport and tourist spot crowds. If you really have to travel during peak season, consider leaving home early and going home late to avoid the rush.

How long to Stay

Yes your travel stay also affects airline ticket prices. Airlines give discounts if you stay at least a week at your destination and return within 90 days.

Consider a Connecting Flight

Contrary to popular belief, direct flights aren't always the cheapest. Some people have saved up to $1000 dollars on booking connecting instead of Direct flights. If you don't have a lot of luggage, and aren't very particular with time, it is best, and a lot cheaper to book a connecting flight instead of direct.

Use the senior citizen discount

Some Airlines offer the same senior Citizen discount for the companions of the Senior Citizen. Ask if it's available.

The Early Bird gets the Airline Ticket

Call Airlines at 12:01 am on Wednesday mornings. This is when airlines release all the new fares and seat plans. You can be first and choose the best and cheapest tickets at this time.

Shop on the Internet

The best feature of the internet is that you see all available Prices from a very convenient place, your home. You won't have to canvass travel agencies. Some internet sites even offer internet only discounts that you can benefit from if you use their services.

When you do shop on the internet

Check first with travel agents regarding prices, Internet prices aren't always the cheapest, it's best to ask a good old travel agent. It won't hurt to look at news papers too, as some airlines publish discounts on print. If you're planning to buy more than 6 months in advance, it's probably best to ask a travel guide as internet sites don't usually have schedules for longer than six months.

Airline travel discounts are everywhere; you just need to know how to find them! I hope that with these tips, that's exactly what you are going to be able to do. Now go out there and get that lowest fare air ticket! Happy travels.

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Toronto Cruises - Try a Winter Getaway

By Amy Nutt

If you're in search of the perfect "getaway", without having to worry about the big cost of actually getting too far away, there are a host of Toronto dinner cruise options that may be just the type of thing you are looking for, without the big strain a normal vacation would put on your wallet.

The City Itself

Toronto is one of the most visually stunning and culturally diverse places in North America. When you examine all that the wonderful city of Toronto has to offer, it will make perfect sense that a visit to the city capped off with an incredible Toronto harbor cruise could make for the best vacation, regardless of where you are coming from or what your idea of a perfect vacation is.

With a wide array of five star hotels, incredible attractions, fine dining establishments, museums and endless shopping, you'll have more than enough excitement to fill a week vacation. In fact, after spending a single week inside Toronto's city limits, you may very well be ready to book your next vacation to see some of the wonderful sights that you just couldn't fit into one seven day period.

Endless Variety

There are a number of different harbor cruise companies in Toronto, each offering a seemingly endless variety of different options when it comes to cruising.

Depending upon the time of year that you are traveling, you could book one of the fantastic holiday cruise options - the Christmas cruises and New Years Eve cruises in Toronto harbor are absolutely unforgettable ways to spend part of your holiday season. There are also wildly entertaining Halloween cruises and a very impressive fireworks show aboard the Independence Day cruise.

You certainly won't be limited to traveling during the holiday season in order to experience the diversity and excitement of a Toronto harbor cruise. All year long, various cruise lines offer incredible, romantic dinner cruises with amazing food, drinks, amazing entertainment and music.

Corporate outings are also a specialty of many of the Toronto harbor cruise companies. You've taken, or been taking on corporate golf outings - where you spent the entire day chasing a little white ball around hundreds of yards of grass in the blazing sun, giving your best effort to not keel over from heat stroke. You end up sweating through two shirts and practically falling asleep in the car on the way home. With a Toronto cruise harbor event, you and your clients will have the time of your lives in any number of different cruise themes - you can relax and have drinks, then hit the blackjack table on the casino cruise; or lay back in a lounge chair next to your biggest client talking business over Mai-Tai's on the tropical themed cruise. That's exactly the type of experience you want your clients to walk away from a meeting thinking about.

The Cost of it All

Vacations and travel in general for that matter, can be extremely costly regardless of where you go. While on vacation, we want to be able to experience absolutely everything that we can. Unfortunately for most of us, it's just not possible to travel the world and to see all of the things that we want to see.

Luckily, for those of us that don't have hundreds of thousands of dollars in disposable income, Toronto is also known as the "World within a City" because of everything it has to offer. You'll be able to book a vacation to Toronto for a fraction of what it would cost to visit Europe, you'll be able to experience the cultural diversity of nations from all over the world and you'll be able to cap it all off with an incredible evening - maybe a Christmas Cruises.

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Toronto dinner cruise company offers private cruises, public cruises and corporate cruises for any occasion. When considering things to do this Holiday Season, consider a New Year's Eve Cruises Toronto with Klancy's Charters.