News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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There are some sensory experiences in travel that cannot be forgotten. For me it is the chopping sound of the helicopter approaching our group in the “heli huddle” formation. For years, I was lucky to join my dad heli-skiing with Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH), skiing everything from breakable crust through dense forests to deep powder on alpine glacial terrain. These are now fond memories as I look back at those father-daughter bonding trips — ones that last a lif... Full story
Being sick can put a damper on the best of days. While traveling, being sick can turn a magical dream vacation into a nightmare. What can you do to keep yourself healthy while traveling, and what is available toward prevention of acquiring those nasty viruses or infections? Right now, Coronavirus is making the headlines. While the number of cases is still relatively few in the United States, it is scary. American airline carriers have recently ceased service to China, and the WHO is escalating their warnings. Southeast Asia... Full story
Looking to ring in a new decade with travel? Let me make a few suggestions of what is hot for 2020. Egypt: Without a doubt this destination is the hottest destination worldwide. With the Grand Egyptian Museum opening in fall of 2020, many cruise and tour companies have expanded their offerings for this historically rich country. King Tut and many other treasures will now be housed in Giza near the Pyramids making for the most incredible antiquity museum in the world. Both Uniw... Full story
Extinction.... a powerful word when it comes to wildlife. Impact travel has become the new buzzword in the travel industry, referring to travel that makes a difference to either people or wildlife. In this case we are looking at threatened animals on the brink of extinction. Many species worldwide are battling both man and nature while attempting to survive. There are many trips now that focus on these wildlife efforts, and I was fortunate to travel with Natural Habitat... Full story
How often have we heard of “Bucket List” travel or “Adventure” travel? What does this really mean and what is involved for you to personally travel in this manner? Here is a look at the different forms of adventure travel and how you can explore the world in an exciting and unique way. Exploration/Expedition Cruising: This market is hot and perhaps the fastest-growing sector in the travel industry at the moment. Small-ship cruising to popular destinations such as Alaska, Baja,... Full story
Egypt — land of pharaohs, gods, magic and mysticism. While touring this wondrous land of antiquity, the countless facts, figures, and stories our Egyptologist imparted were overwhelming. He must know not only the names, dates and people of the different pharaonic dynasties, but also be well versed in the building of the old-world monuments, their meanings and also how to read the ancient paintings on the tomb walls. In other words, it’s an overwhelming week of facts m... Full story
Like everyone else here in Sisters, I have to say that I will be ecstatic when I see daffodil clusters instead of mountains of snow in my yard. Our delayed winter certainly caught me off guard, and when I had an ice-dam leak in my bedroom, and ended up having to get snow shoveled off my roof, I reached the point of lamenting, “I am done!” Enter the Relaxation Room. While I was getting my hair styled by Tim Westcott, owner of Salon Renaissance here in Sisters, he mentioned his... Full story
