Cranberries Are Great Antioxidants

Cranberry antioxidants is a subject that has become a hot topic the last few years – and for good reason. We face a daily assault against our immunity which affects our appearance as well as our internal body systems and organs.

And nutrition experts have learned that cranberries are one of the richest sources of bioflavonoids, antioxidants proven to destroy tissue-damaging free radicals and reinforce the cells that make up blood vessel walls which results in significantly enhanced blood circulation.

Some beauty experts now tout cranberries and their juice and extract to be so powerful that just one eight ounce glass of pure cranberry juice (or the extract equivalent) daily will diminish cellulite dimples in as little as three weeks.

How do you keep free radicals at bay? By the use of free radical scavengers.

These free radical scavengers occur naturally in the body and neutralize free radicals. Certain enzymes serve this vital function and four important enzymes are superoxide dismutase (SOD), methione reductase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase.

The body normally produces these enzymes but it needs help for full spectrum free radical prevention and damage control. That’s where a diet rich in antioxidants is vital. These antioxidants are also scavengers, gobbling up the sometimes deadly free radical particles.

Many health care practitioners see the wisdom in daily intake of plenty of fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors. Some recommend daily: Intake of 1 quart (1.1 litre) purified water a day PLUS 1 quart (1.1 litre) fresh fruit or vegetable juice.

With juicing one can consume many more enzymes and natural antioxidants than a person normally would in a “good diet”. Your body is composed of billions of microscopic cells and your every existence depends on these cells. They need live nourishment and this can be supplied very well in the form of juicing.

There are many juicers now available and you can achieve benefit from any of them. We like the newer, time-saving models that allow the user to place WHOLE fruits and vegetables in the unit and delicious, fresh juice emerges in a matter of seconds.

The more color and variety of produce, the more natural antioxidants one can consume. Carotenoids and flavonoids found in these fruits and vegetables can contribute to a very large extent to our program of antiaging. Why?

Because these natural chemical compounds slow or halt oxidative processes that may prevent or deter the onset of many diseases associated with aging, including heart disease, prostate cancer, diabetes, wrinkles and sun damage and much more.

By adding delicious and concentrated berry extracts, one has even more natural antioxidant tools. Once again, eating fresh is great. However, some companies now offer concentrated extracts of berries like elderberries, blueberries, cranberries, and bilberries for 10-15 times the amount of antioxidants as can be found in the fruit alone.

Researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Center have found that blueberries rank number 1 in antioxidant activity when compared to 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables.

Anthycyanin – the pigment that makes blueberries blue – is thought to be responsible for this major health benefit. Blueberries also contain beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, ellagic acid and phenolics that can also act as antioxidants. Other health benefits one can expect form blueberries are:

· Support cognitive function, concentration and
memory
· Maintain eye and retina health
· promote urinary tract health
· Support healthy glucose metabolism

Not just for urinary tract health, cranberry extracts are provide potent antioxidants that protect and detoxify. Combining cranberry with the therapeutically beneficial elderberry and lo han fruits results in a delicious herbal supplement that helps to maintain urinary tract health, promotes cardiovascular health, cellular health and even dental health. Because of its detoxifying properties, it increases your energy levels and improves mood.

Pomegranates too have been used for thousands of years by Mediterranean peoples. And pomegranates have recently been promoted for their beautiful skin-enhancing properties.

Pomegranates contain polyphenols, tannins, ellagic acid and anthocyanins. These compounds are believed to fight disease and pomegranates can also:

· Support healthy blood pressure levels
· Help maintain healthy blood vessels
· Reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol
· Support oral health
· Support skin health

Green, black and white teas have been studied for their antioxidant powers too. Many research organizations have demonstrated that the polyphenols, detected in these teas, help to support a healthy heart and cardiovascular system and are recommended for smokers, the obese and those under stress and duress, though anyone could benefit from their consumption.
Concentrated green tea extracts here.

Some vitamins are considered antioxidants such as vitamins E and C. As are the carotenoids (such as beta-carotene); selenium; and flavonoids (anthocyanidins, polyphenols, quercetin, glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid, and coenzyme Q10. Vitamin E is the body’s principal fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin and protects fatty cell components from free-radical oxidation. It works well in conjunction with selenium and vitamin C.

As an antioxidant, vitamin E protects DNA and other cell structures from damage. It also protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation which would otherwise trigger an early step in the development of cardiovascular disease.

There are other antioxidants so to verify a wide spectrum of protection, eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and consider a daily intake of a plant-based green “superfood” formula. Preferably one that contains foods from the allium family (onions, garlic, chives) and sprouts.

Sprouts from vegetables and legumes are extremely health-enhancing and often contain a concentrated form of antioxidant protection not found in the food alone. Broccoli sprouts, especially have been noted to provide more protection than just eating the cruciferous vegetables by themselves. Which is very important for immune enhancement and cancer prevention.

Along The Great Ocean Road

It has been called one of the most beautiful stretches of highway in the world, curving around rugged coastline and dense forest, through picturesque seaside towns and green, fertile farmland. The Great Ocean Road offers some of the most varied landscapes in Australia along its 300km’s.

A little bit of history

Originally built by returning soldiers from the First World War as a memorial to their departed comrades, the road took 14 years to complete by blasting through cliff faces. It was officially opened on 19 September 1932 by the then Lieutenant Governor Sir William Irvine. The road soon took on a commercial purpose, linking the townships of Warrnambool, Lorne and Barwon Heads. Soon new settlements sprang up with some settlers coming to hunt whales and seals off the coast and others to log the huge trees in the Otways forests. Today, logging trucks can still be seen carrying their wares to timber factories to be processed. But the main industry now is tourism, with nearly one and a half million international visitors coming to drive the road each year. Add to that the number of locals who trek down the highway to get away from it all, and the Great Ocean Road has become big business.

Natural wonders

The south western coastline of Victoria offers some of the most stunning natural attractions you could hope to see. The most famous of these is undoubtedly the 12 Apostles. Huge stacks of rock rising out of the sea and standing defiantly against the crashing surf, the Apostles are located within the Port Campbell National Park, and can be seen from specially built viewing platforms, or at sea level by walking down a set of stairs to the beach. The Apostles have been formed over the years by the waves slowly eroding the soft limestone of the cliff faces forming great caves, which eventually became bridges, and when the bridges fell away, stood like islands as they do today. The many moods of the Apostles can be seen as different times of day, at different times of the year. Golden and warm in a summer sunset, or dark and unforgiving during winter dusk, they are always spectacular.

The surrounding coastline contains various other unique carvings, such as Loch Ard Gorge, the Grotto, the Bay of Islands and London Bridge (recently renamed London Arch following the collapse of the actual bridge section of rock). These too are wondrous sculptures of nature, created over thousands of years by an angry, inhospitable Southern Ocean.

Head further inland and the landscape changes dramatically from sand and rock to lush, green and dense forest. These are the Otway Ranges. Spectacular national parkland filled with towering trees, and many species of plants that can exist only in this part of the world. The Otways contain numerous nature walks, waterfalls and picnic areas. Some of the hikes can be quite difficult but worth the effort as you come across rampaging water flowing down sheer rock at Hopetoun, Beauchamp or Triplet Falls.

Man made attractions

In addition to all the natural wonders that surround the Great Ocean Road, it is dotted with numerous coastal towns that evoke memories of childhood holidays, spent playing in the sand and swimming in the sea by day and cooking sausages on the barbie by night. The casual atmosphere of townships such as Port Campbell and Apollo Bay can be a welcome relief to city dwellers looking for somewhere to forget the stresses and chaos of life in the city.

Some 700 ships are thought to have been wrecked off Victoria’s south west coast, falling victim to rough seas or human error. The remains of many of these can still be seen today, prompting the nickname “the shipwreck coast”.

Meet the locals

As well as abundant flora, there is also a wide range of fauna on show along the coast and further inland. Koalas, wallabies and possums can often be seen in the forests of the Otways, often not too far from town centers, and along the many walking tracks within the national parks.

Offshore, the Southern Right Whale can be spotted between May and September making their annual pilgrimage from further south to give birth, raise their young and begin the breeding cycle once again. The whales have been increasing in numbers since whaling was outlawed in Australia in 1935, but are still a rare sight and watching these magnificent creatures frolic in the sea is one of life’s truly memorable experiences.

The Great Ocean Road is diverse, enchanting and sometimes challenging. It is rugged and beautiful. Located only an hour drive from Melbourne, it feels like a whole world away from anywhere.

Pei – Great Waterfront Real Estate Values

PEI, also known as Prince Edward Island, is an island province of Canada lying 13 km off the eastern coast. It is connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge, as well as ferry and air links. PEI is the ocean playground of Canada and the permanent population of approximately 140,000 swells to around one million in the summer months as tourists, holidaymakers and summer residents arrive to take advantage of this quiet, pastural island reminiscent of the rolling hills of England. PEI has been popularized over the years by the tales of author Lucy Maude Montgomery and the life and adventures of her heroin, the red-haired orphan, Anne of Green Gables.

However the adventures of Anne and Gilbert took place in a much more rural and undeveloped PEI than what visitors to the island find today. PEI is perhaps a second Martha’s Vineyard in the making. The island has a strong and developing cultural identity that is eclipsing Anne and we are seeing a developing arts sector, both in terms of artisan crafts and performance art. The island has a developing infrastructure as well, both public and private and with the construction of new public resources, such as hospitals and private such as shopping malls, big-box shopping, and power centres, PEI is becoming a modern and desirable place to live.

PEI offers excellent real estate investment opportunities. Probably the most interesting investments on the island are to be found in the area of waterfront property. PEI has a very jagged coastline and there are many bays, inlets and rivers. As a consequence PEI is well endowed with lands that border water. Proportionately PEI may have one of the highest land to waterfront ratios in the country. As PEI is really only in the beginnings of finding its place in the world real estate market, the land prices are, in relationship to most other places in the world, really quite a bargain.

There are still many undeveloped waterfront properties to be had, especially to the eastern and western ends of the island where development really hasn’t begun in earnest. However in the middle sectors of the island, where development is more advanced there are still deals to be had both in well developed subdivions like Granville-on-the-Water, where roads, culverts and other infrastructure are laid on as well as other developments where the purchaser will be responsible for pushing through roads and bringing in utilities. These subdivisions, which usually accomodate lots over an acre and sometimes in the 3-5 acre range, are ideal places to build large summer homes and in some cases year round living is possible.

However purchasing land and building is but one option. There are many homes and cottages that can be bought at very reasonable prices. It is popular for many Canadian and American city-dwellers to purchase a summer home or cottage and use it for their own holidays as well as renting it to other holiday-makers. Summer rentals help recoup a large part of the mortgage costs while building equity in a property that, in real estate markets of the future, with less and less similar property available, will experience a marked increase in value. There is the option of putting your recreational property in the hands of a property manager and many will provide internet services to market your rental property as well as cleaning and maintenance, the check-in and check-out of guests, collection of payments etc. In this way owners are freed from the rig ours of running the property themselves.

Your search for the perfect real estate investment should begin on the internet with a search such as “PEI real estate” or “PEI waterfront”. You will find many local realtors with property offerings. You can also use realtor.com. Contact any realtor listing a property of interest – initially by email. You may contact a number of realtors and then, depending on who you “click” with, whoever seems to best answer your questions in a timely matter, arrange to visit the island to view a short-list of properties personally. The process of purchasing real estate on PEI is much the same as anywhere else in Canada , with the exception that when purchasing waterfront land, there are some restrictions on the amount of coastline any one person can own, as well as the need to apply to IRAC, the Island Regularly and Appeals Commission, which is charged with seeing that ownership restrictions are adhered to. This is usually a formality and most interested parties buy their desired property without incident. The true purpose of this step is to ensure that certain interests do not purchase a disproportionately high amount of land.

So, start your internet search now and welcome to PEI!

Wow! After All The Great College Football Games On Saturday. . Who Found The Nfl Booooorinng As Usual Today?

Every week there are great games with the season on the line in College Football. The NFL today. . .. all boring games that mean nothing! You can go 0-6 to start the season. . win 9 of 10 and make the playoffs. The NFL has really gotten weak. And Brett Favre. .. May God Bless you!! You are still a great player but are surrounded by a low grade division III college team. Sadly it will be another long year in Green Bay. The packers management and owners should be strung up by the balls for their completey insane failure to bring in some better players! Did Green Bay even get a six pack of Bud Light for Jevon Walker? You are only as good as the players around you. . . . Hang tough Brett. . and go play for a better organization next year!

Honduras Property- Remains good investment with the potential of the great gains

Honduras is the place that not only a best tourist places but also the place which can give you lots of opportunity to investing your money and get benefited as well. Honduras is a Bay Island which has a lot to offer in the way of outdoor activities with great comforts and lifestyle along with the opportunity to make significant capital gains as well. In this regards, Honduras property can plays the role of a key boon while investing in property infact it may be the answer to your dilemma when you are seeking the opportunity to invest in property.  

When investing an overseas vacation home in Honduras you will surely get what you pay for; even if you are looking for a return on your investment you can still make great gains in Honduras property with less risk. Infact it remains a good investment with the potential for great gains in a proven market that has a track record that looks set to continue.

If you are looking to double or triple your money in property investment quickly then Honduras can be the right destination for you needs as the lure of sandy beaches and a warm climate remains strong and also ranked the number one for foreign investors it is much better in terms of risk infact reward, than an un proven emerging destination. It is probably safe to assume that the tourists will continue to make the Honduras one of their most popular places for property investment.

There are plenty of options while investing in Honduras property that offer stunning growth potential where new developments are being built and will surely give you more in comparison of your investment. Even if you have talent for negotiations and you set a goal to become a big investor it will be realistic with Honduras property.

Honduras has a market for the entire individual whether investors who like to invest in property or tourist and want to rental an apartment for long term stay. Especially for the people who want to make Roatan their home as Lush green tropical hillsides, beachfront property, huge estates, jungle plateaus, or homes near the main cities are available conveniently. While investing in Honduras property your safety is not so much a concern as it is almost guaranteed that you will surely get the extra compared to your investment.

Those who seeking an opportunity to invest in property for the purpose of getting the great benefit Honduras property can be the right option for them.

Moonstone Jewelry As A Great Gift

Moonstone is a member of the feldspar family and is a comparatively soft stone (unlike diamonds). It is employed in many forms of jewelry like bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, etc and its sheen is its most charming feature. Moonstones are available in white, colorless, gray, yellow and orange hues and always have a blue or white luster to them. This gemstone also shimmers in a distinctive manner and this characteristic has been termed as adularescence.  Not very expensive to buy, this gemstone has become popular in its use because it is available in a rich array of hues that range from colorless to gray, white, yellow, brown, orange and even green and pink and its shimmer gives it a unique beauty. To top it all, it is affordable as well! That is why moonstone jewelry is a great option for a gift. Not only is it available widely and at inexpensive rates, but also makes for very affordable yet chic fashion jewelry.

Its texture ranges from transparent to a translucent one and the stone is said to have a very feminine, striking and delightful appeal. The shimmering effect of this gemstone gives it a mystical character. Moonstones are found in abundance in many countries like Brazil, Mexico, the USA, India, Myanmar, Tanzania, etc. This stone has many historical lore backing its use and significance and its most beautiful types are the rainbow moonstone and the blue moonstone. These, when embedded in genuine silver, make for exquisite pieces of jewelry and have a very young appeal to them. Generally these are cut in the shape of cabochons for using in necklaces and bracelets. Sometimes a moonstone is sculpted to make human faces and figurines or moon shapes. These look opulent and very attractive when worn as a pendent.

This beautiful gemstone also serves as a romantic gesture and it is said that if you give your lover a moonstone on a full moon night, there will always be love and passion in your relationship. It is also supposed to bring in good luck, success in business and live, evokes tender feelings and fortifies the subconscious and emotional aspects of a person. It is said to harmonize the equilibrium between the mind and the heart and in many cultures this stone is suggested for those who are in medical profession, to keep any frustration and anger due to the demands of their professions at bay.

These significances and the beautiful appeal of moonstones make it a great choice for jewelry and a great and affordable gift to give your loved ones. This ‘lover’s stone’ is an ideal gift to give to the one you love and it will make them feel truly special.

Great Ways to Get Vancouver Canucks Tickets

Vancouver Canucks tickets for the new season are now available at our online booking center. Vancouver Canucks is a professional ice hockey team that plays in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of NHL. It was founded in the year 1945, but it joined NHL only in the year 1970. The team joined the NHL as an expansion team.

From the year 1945 to 1952, the Vancouver Canucks played for the Pacific Coast Hockey League. From 1952 to 1970, the team had been a member of WHL. Since 1970, it has been playing as a part of NHL. The team was originally established by the Pacific Coast Hockey League. It had been successful in the initial years of its inception, as they won the PCHL championships in their first (1946) and third (1948) years of existence. Buy Vancouver Canucks tickets and cheer for your team when they are playing the next time.

The General Motors Place is the home arena of this team. They play all their home games in this stadium. The colors in the team uniforms include Royal Blue, Kelly Green and White. Rogers Sportsnet Pacific and Team 1040 (1040 AM) handle the media operations for the Vancouver Canucks. Alain Vigneault is the head coach of the team while the current captain is Markus Naslund. Manitoba Moose (AHL) and Victoria Salmon Kings (ECHL) are the Minor League Affiliates for this team.

So far, the Vancouver Canucks have not won any Stanley Cups. However, they reached the finals twice – 1982 and 1994. In 1982, they lost the final match to the Islanders. In 1994, they lost the final match to the Rangers.

The team has the honor of winning the Conference Championships twice – in 1981-82 and 1993-94. The team has also won the Division Championships five times, in 1974-75, 1991-92, 1992-93, 2003-04, and 2006-07. The team has also won the President’s/Lester Patrick Cup in 1958, 1960, 1969, and 1970.

Some of the star players who were also awarded the Hall of Famers includes Gump Worsley, Allan Stanley, Cam Neely, Mark Messier, Tony Esposito, Johnny Bower, and Andy Bathgate. Alain Vigneault won the Jack Adams Award in 2006-07. The team has been awarded with Clarence S. Campbell Bowl award twice, in 1981-82 and 1993-94. The record of scoring the most Goals in a season is in the name of Pavel Bure who made this record twice by scoring 60 goals in 1992-93 and 1993-94. Buy Vancouver Canucks tickets online and watch and root for your favorite star players on the ground.

General Motors Place

The General Motors Place is the home arena of the team. It is located at 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, British Columbia K2V 1A5. The stadium was opened in 1995. Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment is the honor and operator of this stadium. The overall construction cost of this sports arena was C$160 million. For a hockey game in this arena, the maximum number of 18,630 Vancouver Canucks tickets can be sold. For basketball, this number is 19,193.

Besides Vancouver Canucks, there have been some other tenants of this sports arena, which include the Vancouver Grizzlies (NBA) (1995-2001), Vancouver Ravens (NLL) (2001-2004), and the Vancouver Voodoo (RHI) (1996).

If you want to book the best seats for yourself, make sure that you book your Vancouver Canucks tickets in advance by using the 3D visual seat plan available at our online ticket-booking center.

Sport Fishing In Costa Rica – Great Fun Guaranteed

Yes indeed – Costa Rica is home to a variety of sport fishing charters, fishing spots and bay areas that are virtually infested with fish of all kinds besides affording a cost-effective to luxury vacation plan, whatever be your budget and mood! Thus, exploring the avenues for fishing holidays and sport fishing excursions in Costa Rica is a great way to ensure you get to pursue your love for the sport and also unwind in the balmy climes of sunny Costa Rica! That’s surely double the fun of fishing now, isn’t it?

So, what are you waiting for? Okay, we know you may want to know some vital stats about the place first, right – before you get packing those summer clothes and tackle box essentials! So, here goes:

• To begin with the best fishing spots in Costa Rica is undoubtedly the Osa Peninsula there, which is home to many varied and fun aspects afforded by the very nature of sport fishing. An assortment of vacation ideas involving water sports and fishing holidays, sport fishing excursions and opportunities for beach-front activities that are safe, exciting or somewhere in between are offered here.
• You can choose to take to budget or luxury sport fishing that may or may not include inshore, offshore fishing or oceanfront tours and even cruises, but it does pay to educate yourself through a little bit of prior research so that booking that vacation to Costa Rica doesn’t cost an arm and a leg! This is because lately sport fishing here has become quite popular and so the demand for guides, charters and accommodation has considerably increased in proportion to the demand of the tourists, which is why you may want to book in advance and avail best rates or even off-season rates for board, lodging and guide packages for sport fishing vacations.
• Apart from the first-named sport fishing spot in Costa Rica, there is as much fun afforded by the Playa Nicuesa, Corcovado National Park and Puerto Jimenez areas. While the first is an eco-friendly lodging ground set amid lush green rainforest areas and boasts luxury surroundings that make it an ideal habitation for the rich and famous, the second sport fishing area is great exploring Pacific Ocean fishing in real life as it is a self-sustaining eco-lodge with all-year round fishing options abounding here. It also boasts cozy accommodation that is elegant and classy besides hot tubs to rejuvenate your senses and other amenities for pampering your needs – all amidst natural surroundings. The last vacation spot recommend in Costa Rica is Puerto Jimenez, a town-area in the Osa Peninsula region, which is known for being a real tourist attraction as well as being popular with the locals.

The nearby Gulfo Dolce with over a thousand feet of deep water fishing options is another great fishing spot to explore and so are the surrounding rainforest areas and mountainous terrain. Do remember to look up the option to use the trendy inshore fishing boat, namely, the Pez Iguana, which comfortably seats 3 and is fitted with various heavy duty fishing supplies to provide you with the ultimate shallow water fishing experience, especially for casting snappers, mackerels and the roosterfish besides being ideal for fly and bait fishing.

Lake Champlain – 5 Ways To Enjoy This Great Lake

Lake Champlain is the largest body of fresh water in the U.S. after the Great Lakes, and at 120 miles in length and an average depth of 400′ and 12 miles across, everything about it is impressive. But more impressive than its size is its unspoiled beauty. In a state already known for conservation and back-to-nature vacations, Lake Champlain is the secret destination for a growing number of New England vacationers.

Here’s my pick of five destinations and attractions in the Lake Champlain region when you visit…

ISLAND HOPING VERMONT STYLE:

The northern half of Lake Champlain contains a wonderful patchwork of Islands. The largest of the Islands are interconnected with each other and the Vermont mainland by Route 2 in the south and Route 78 in the north. Following Route 2 from south to north will take you through the picturesque towns of South Hero, Grand Isle, North Hero, and Alburg just a few miles from the Canadian border.

The Lake Champlain Islands’ terrain is flat to gentle rolling hills, which means bicycling is a popular way to get around on vacation. In most areas you’ll have unobstructed views of Vermont’s Green Mountains to the east, and New York’s Adirondacks to the west.

BURLINGTON – LAKE CHAMPLAIN’S CITY

Though Montpelier is the state capital of Vermont, its largest city is Burlington, which sits on the shore of Lake Champlain, with the stunning backdrop to the east of the Green Mountains.

Activities in Burlington include ECHO, Vermont’s world-class lake aquarium and science center on the waterfront, Lake Champlain Chocolates guided factory tour, where you can see these famous chocolates made right before your eyes, and The Ethan Allen Homestead and Museum. Complete your day with a train ride through the beautiful Champlain Valley on the Green Mountain Railroad. The train meanders through gently rolling green pastures to Shelburne and back.

CRUISES ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN

Two cruise boats operate on Lake Champlain in the summer – “The Spirit of Ethan Allen III” accommodates 500 people and the “Northern Lights” has room for 150 guests. Both these boats leave from the docks in Burlington.

While cruising you’ll listen as tour guides discuss the Lake Champlain region’s rich revolutionary past, the importance of the Native Americans of this area, and interesting facts about the Lake. But center stage on either cruise is the stunning views of the Islands and the surrounding mountains of Vermont and New York.

DIVING FOR WRECKS

If diving for wrecks is your passion then in Lake Champlain you’ve come to the right place. The Lake is considered by many divers to have the best collection of historic shipwrecks in North America.

Eight of these wrecks are preserved for the enjoyment of divers, and under the watchful eye of the Lake Champlain Underwater Historic Preserve. These wrecks offer a unique experience for northeast diving. The types of wrecks vary from a horse ferry to canal boats, with some located close to both the Vermont and New York shorelines of the Lake. Diving experience required ranges from beginner to advance.

For more information on these wrecks visit the Preserve’s site at www.lcmm.org.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is located near Vergennes, and is a marvelous way to experience the historical significance of the lake. The museum at Basin Harbor provides opportunities to step back in time as you explore a Revolutionary War gunboat, watch craftsmen use traditional shipbuilding skills, and learn about nautical life in the Champlain Valley during the conflicts of the 18th century.

The Museum is self-guided but has plenty of demonstrations for you to stop and view as you wander around.

STATE PARKS ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN

There are over 50 State Parks in Vermont, and the Lake Champlain area contains twelve of those state parks, and includes: Alburg Dunes, Knight Point, Sandy Bar, Burton Island, Grand Isle, Knight Island, North Hero, and Woods Island in the Lake Champlain Island chain. Other state parks on the Lake’s shore are: Kill Kare, Kingsland Bay, Button Bay, and DAR.

Within these Vermont State Parks are opportunities for hiking, biking, camping, boating, fishing, picnicking, and swimming. The parks are a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the waters of the Lake for a day or longer, and to hike trails in between a swim and reading your novel.

10 Great Reasons for a Holiday in Cyprus

There’s more to Cyprus than sun, sea and sand. It’s difficult not to fall madly in love with Cyprus, blessed by Aphrodite, goddess of love. The locals are extremely friendly and hospitable, the atmosphere is relaxed, the food is fabulous and you can enjoy everything from jeep safaris and wine tours to walking and even snow skiing in winter. Cyprus is a place where you can discover hidden UNESCO churches and mountain villages or join in the Greek dancing at a family-run taverna.

Here are are 10 tips and reasons to visit Cyprus to help start your holiday planning and further research together with some “lifestage” destination recommendations to check out.

Beaches: From gently-shelving white sand beaches in the east around Ayia Napa and Protaras to fun-filled bays with water-skiing and kite-surfing in the west, you will find everything from deserted coves to busy holiday resorts.

Nightlife: Dance the night away in one of Ayia Napa’s trendy clubs or hang out on Bar Street in Paphos. Away from the neon, join in the Greek dancing at a local taverna or chill in a café on Larnaca’s fashionable mile-long beachfront promenade.

Food: Cypriots are happiest when eating so join them for a meze, a slow banquet of Cypriot delicacies such as grilled halloumi cheese, dolmades (vine leaves stuffed with rice and meat) and delicious kleftiko, lamb slowly baked till it drops off the bone. Freshly-caught fish and seafood are delicacies too.

Wine: Drive into the Troodos foothills to taste crisp white wines and hearty reds at family-run wineries. Follow a wine route or check out the island’s long wine-making heritage at the Wine Museum just outside Limassol.

Art: Watch local artisans at work in their workshops in Larnaca, producing beautifully-crafted ceramics, tiles and jewellery. Lefkara is the place to buy hand-crafted lace – see the ladies dressed in black ply their craft outside their shops.

Cities: Visit Europe’s last divided capital, Lefkosia (Nicosia) for shopping and museums. Wander Laiki Geitonia’s narrow streets, sweat in a restored Ottoman hamam and stroll along Venetian city walls for great views. You’ll find Richard the Lionheart’s Crusader castle in Limassol old town.

Nature: The stunning Troodos mountains with Mount Olympus at its peak offers a cool retreat in summer with its charming hilltop villages, vine-blessed slopes and hiking trails. For unspoilt nature, the rugged Akamas national park is stunning.

History: Venetian walls, Crusader castles, ancient tombs and Roman mosaics are testament to Cyprus’s 10,000 year history. The Green Line in Nicosia separating the Greek south from Turkish north, now open to tourists, is a reminder of its recent political past.

Shopping: From big city stores in Nicosia to designer boutiques and jewellers in Limassol, you’ll find shops selling souvenirs to take home all over the island. The markets in Limassol and Paphos are worth checking out too.

Touring: Cypriots drive on the left and the roads are fast and well signposted so getting around by car is easy. A jeep safari is the best way to go off-road and explore remote Akamas or mountainous Troodos. Car rental in Cyprus is reasonably priced, and easy to arrange.

A holiday in Cyprus is up there with the best of travel destinations in terms of great climate, friendly people, history, adventure and good living.

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