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I have been busy with the tourist business lately (mostly promotion work), including getting my car registration taken care of among other things, and haven’t been able to go with the brothers here on any missions trips. Alberto and I have wanted to go back to Cushpa, a small village up canyon above Cotahuasi, which is at 14,500 feet. Because most of the people live up to a couple of hours from the village, the only time they are all together is for the monthly village meeting. We had agreed to go to Cushpa on the 15th of this month, the day of their meeting, to minister there. However I got some last minute business last week, a very welcome four-day trip with a family of tourists from France, driving them to Arequipa by way of Colca Canyon. On the way we found out that there was going to be a transportation strike in Arequipa, so we had to cut out an extra fifth day that we had planned to go climb a 18,619-foot active volcano, in order to get them back to Arequipa before the strike began. Then the planned two-day strike turned into an indefinite one and I wasn’t sure I would be able to leave Arequipa to get back to Cotahuasi in time for the mission trip.

God worked it all out, and we able to leave for Cotahuasi on Friday as planned. Maribel, a friend from Arequipa, went back with me, to teach the children in Cushpa. We had quite a bit of trouble getting out of Arequipa, as many of the roads were blocked due to the strike, but finally made it. We thought all was clear, until we got to La Joya, about an hour out of the city. There the Pan American Highway was blocked and we had strikers threatening to bust out the car windows. We tried to talk them into letting us through but it was getting too tense, so we beat a hasty retreat. There was a gravel street just a block off the highway, and we were able to use that to get around them and continue on our way.  Read more...

A Kailua bed and breakfast through Hawaii’s Hidden Hideaway would be a great choice if you are planning to have a vacation with your family. You can watch the sunrise from your private lanai, listen to the ocean on a quiet night or walk on the beach and watch the moon rise between the islands. While staying in this beautiful place you can do all of that and more! You are also welcome to:

* Visit the Kailua Beach Park on where you can have a mile swim out of the flat island or you can go a long walk along the 5 miles white sand beach.

* In Kailua, bed and breakfast through Hawaii’s Hidden Hideaway can conduct scuba diving for you and which grants certification training through their PADI School.

* You will be able to surf at Kalama Beach Park which would be a great place for your children to learn surfing because the beach is relatively shallow with a sandy bottom and the gentle waves offer a 30-yard ride.
* You can try the latest craze at the beach which is the kite surfing.  Read more...

Vacations are something we all look forward to all year. Yet, when it comes time for vacations, many of us have a hard time deciding what we want to do and where we want to go. If you’re tired of doing the same thing year after year, you’re due for a change. What about spending one of your holidays on an adventure travel tour? Where at one time tours were relatively new, they are now very commonplace for vacationers. Instead of driving with a map and travel brochures on your lap, let the tour guide do the driving for you.

An adventure travel tour is a type of tour that gives you the opportunity to do exciting things rather than just site see. You actually take part in activities. There are many different varieties of adventure tours available. You can make your holidays special this year if the whole family partakes in an adventure travel tour.

If you’re not sure of what interests you, review some options available either online or with a travel agent. Research what is all available band you may find something that you never thought of that suddenly peaks your interest. If you’re taking your family, have them all nearby as your do your searching. You may be surprised at what interests everyone. Once your find what you want, be sure to make a reservation.  Read more...

New Forest Bed and Breakfast accommodations can be found in a number of villages across the region.

These villages include Brockenhurst, Lymington, and Lyndhurst. If you’re looking for somewhere to escape the hustle and bustle of traditional tourist traps, the New Forest in the south of England might be a good choice.

Lyndhurst, known as “The Capital” of the New Forest, is the perfect setting for a relaxing break in the New Forest.

There are many things to see and do in the local area, and some of the South Coast’s most famous attractions are within easy reach. With beautiful natural scenery on your doorstep, and other major attractions such as Stone Henge and Beaulieu within a short drive, there are plenty of sights to see. There are also the famous New Forest ponies, which roam freely in the open countryside and are easily spotted. Lyndhurst Village High Street has a number of traditional country shops and is perfect for gift-hunting! There are also a wide range of café’s, pubs, and restaurants, so you’ll easily find the perfect place to eat.  Read more...

B and B accommodation is a generally more expensive form of accommodation in New Zealand. An ideal setting for travellers and guests who appreciate being able to fully unwind and relax in a beautifully appointed house without the need to arrange meals or entertainment. This style of lodging in New Zealand is quite personal, offering all the comforts of home with the added luxury of expensive furnishings such as Egyptian cotton sheets, fresh flowers, fruit baskets, fluffy towels & bathrobes, comfy couches to lounge in with a book and inviting hot tubs to soak in before bed.

Many New Zealander’s have opened their homes up as a B and B, providing a dedicated section of their home for guests to use. Alternatively they may have a villa, cottage or apartment adjacent to their house especially for their guests use. Bed and Breakfast accommodation is suitable for all ages; some providers may not cater for children however as this style of accommodation is generally aimed at couples or adults on holiday or looking for a weekend away. Many providers offer special deals such as romance and indulgence packages.  Read more...

Nestled in the picturesque Kennebec-Moose River Valleys are the three famous towns of Hallowell, West Forks and Skowhegan. Skowhegan came into existence in 1773 and one can find echoes of American History jostling comfortably with modern businesses. The waterways of Skowhegan have and still play an important role in the commercial and industrial development of the town. A bronze tablet in the center of the town commemorates and marks the route taken by Colonel Benedict Arnold and his troops along the waterways through Skowhegan when they set out to take Quebec from the British back in 1775.

The scenic Kennebec River Valley is a beautiful vacation destination with a lot of attractions and activities on offer. To add to these the creation of a white water paddling facility in the gorge, slated to come up in the near future will serve to increase tourist interest in this region.

You may have to wait for the white water paddling events to take off in the near future but what is readily available to you is the presence of a host of charming Bed and Breakfasts which are just the thing to rest your aching limbs after a day of sightseeing.  Read more...