In a dry and sunny area on Western Slope is the Palisade region of Colorado. In the last few years the vineyards there have produced award-winning wines and blends, making Colorado a star. But for travelers Colorado is a nice spot where you also can push yourself to the physical limit by day and then relax with a good meal and a glass of wine. Continue reading Wine And Sun
If you enjoy Caribbean dive vacations then Cayman Brac may be the place for you. Cayman Brac is 86 miles northeast of Grand Cayman - the main island of Cayman Islands, 480 miles from Miami and 175 miles northeast of Jamaica. The island offers lots of topside opportunities as well, it is a great diving destination with interesting above-water outdoor activities, such as hiking and rock climbing as well as great shore and boat diving. Cayman Brac, with its awe-inspiring bluff and laid-back lifestyle, is the perfect place to get away.
Aspen is a beautiful city situated in Colorado, United States. The city is also famous ski resort and upscale tourist center. A large amount of restaurants offer innovative menus from local seasonal crops. A dog guards a trailer turned chicken coop at the Zephyros Farm and Garden in Paonia. It’s one of a number of organic farms that have become a staple in some of the finest commercial kitchens. Continue reading Aspen Cuisine
Garden of the Gods is an iconic landmark of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is a must stop for visiting landscape photographers. The unique geology of the area is famous worldwide for the distinctive rock formations. Continue reading Garden of the Golly
Hoover Dam, located on the Colorado River, on the borders of Nevada and Arizona, has a length of 1,244 feet and a height of 726 feet. Hoover Dam was for many years the largest dam in the world. It is now one of the most interesting attractions in the west and a major tourist attraction. Hoover Dam is 30 miles from Las Vegas. It is a popular day trip. Close to 1,000,000 visitors a year take the tour and millions more drive across the dam. Continue reading Hoover Dam
Located at Grand Canyon West on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, the Grand Canyon Skywalk is owned and operated by the Hualapai tribe, which is hoping for an economic boost from the new landmark. An engineering marvel or a colossal eyesore, the horseshoe-shaped glass walkway is jut out 70 feet beyond the canyon’s edge. Buttressed by 1 million pounds of steel and supporting 90 tons of tempered glass, the see-through deck give visitors a breathtaking view of the canyon. Continue reading Afraid of heights?