Articles written by Evelyn Kanter

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Holiday Travel Bargains and Deals
The holiday season is the busiest for travel, to family reunions or romantic getaways, skiing or the beach. There are airline and hotel discounts and deals, though.
Nov 1, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Best Ski Resort Packages
Ski and snowboard resorts are getting ready for the new season with some affordable packages to lure you to the slopes in the Rockies and Sierras.
Oct 26, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Tips for Taking Better Photos
Great photos don't just happen, they are created with attention to detail and lighting. These tips from a professional travel photographer will improve your pix.
Oct 20, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Best Early Season Ski Deals
Head to the ski and snowboard slopes before the holidays. You'll find great snow, uncrowded trails and restaurants, and hotel bargains, even free lift passes
Sep 27, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Oktoberfest in Germany
Oktoberfest is celebrated throughout Germany with beer, bratwurst and other favorite foods, music and good cheer. The two largest festivals are in Munich and Stuttgart.
Sep 19, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Best Autumn Caribbean Escapes
Fall for bargains in the Caribbean, with reduced hotel rates at favorite islands or new ones to discover. Adventure activities include biking and hiking, scuba and yoga.
Sep 15, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Antarctic Dream Adventure Cruise
New Antarctic small cruise ship and itinerary offers eleven days of memorable scenery and close-up experiences with wildlife, glaciers and more.
Sep 9, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Fall Foilage in the Hudson Valley
Sretching from New York City north to the Catskills, the Hudson Valley offers a bounty of history, scenic wonders, and some of the best food and wine anywhere.
Sep 5, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Best Fall Travel Deals
Hurry! These travel best bets, bargains and deals won't wait. Grab them before they disappear, and get going on your next travel adventure.
Aug 30, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Chinese Tires Recalled
More than 250-thousand Chinese-made tires are being recalled as unsafe because they lack an important safety feature that prevents treads from separating.
Aug 29, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
New Orleans 2 Years After Katrina
August 29, 2007 is the second anniversary of the hurricane that nearly wiped out New Orleans. The French Quarter is full of tourists, but other areas need your help.
Aug 27, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
New Hampshire Beckons in Summer
Hiking, fishing, kayaking, moose tracking and more in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, offer adventure experiences for novice, experienced and family travellers.
Jul 18, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Best Fourth of July Celebrations
Just about every city and town, large and small, celebrates the day in 1776 when 13 scrappy colonies declared their independence from the world's then-superpower.
Jun 23, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Summer Adventures in Montana
Wide open spaces dotted with wildflowers, Native American Pow Wows, fly fishing, great steaks, friendly people. That's Montana. Grab your boots and go!
Jun 14, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Airline Deals for June
Check out these airline discounts and special fares available in June for adventure travel to destinations around the world, good for travel now through autumn.
Jun 9, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
I Love New York Summer Festival
A full calendar of events in New York State's Lake George area, that includes the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War, through mid-Sept.
May 14, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Best of Berlin
There is something to appeal to everybody in a long list of festivals, parades and other celebrations in Germany's capital city.
Apr 30, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Whitewater Raft Northern India
The Satluj River in Northern India churns with Class III and higher rapids and attracts whitewater enthusiasts from around the world.
Apr 15, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Top New California Adventures
Eco-adventures, multi-sport trips, fun in the sun and the mountains of California, for the rugged individualist or luxury seeker, family or solo traveler
Apr 9, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Airline Deals for April
Travel deals don't wait. Book these fares quickly before they expire, and enjoy your next travel adventure at a discount.
Apr 6, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Train Trips Around the World
Riding the rails on historic steam locomotives in the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe and China.
Mar 27, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Grand Canyon Hiking Adventure
Looking down into the Grand Canyon from the top is no match for hiking to its floor, camping out, and swimming in pools beneath majestic waterfalls.
Mar 21, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
World's Largest Tulip Display
The first day of spring, Mar 21, is opening day for Keukenhof Gardens, the park near Amsterdam that blooms with more than seven million tulips, in nearly as many colors.
Mar 16, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Best New Adventure Gear, Gadgets
A collection of the latest gear, gadgets and tools that will add safety and convenience to your next adventure travel excursion.
Mar 12, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Airline Deals for March 2007
Don't hesitate, because these special deals are not offered for very long. Some even offer attractive ground packages, as well.
Mar 10, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Phoning Home from Remote Locations
New communication services are making it easier for adventure travelers to stay in touch with the folks back home from just about any location, no matter how remote.
Feb 28, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Carnival in the US Virgin Islands
Calypso bands and band competition, dancing in the streets, colorful costumes and more. And there's no US passport needed to join the fun in the US Virgin Islands.
Feb 26, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Hot Laps With a Pro
Strap yourself in alongside a professional racecar driver, and feel what it is like to maneuver the racetrack's tight turns and straightaways at warp speed.
Feb 20, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
One Minute as an Olympic Racer
Tuck yourself into a helmet and in between two skilled bobsledders for the ride of a lifetime on the Olympic tracks in Park City, Utah, and Lake Placid, New York.
Feb 16, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Running Around in Los Angeles
This year's new for the Los Angeles Marathon follows the city's Metro Red Line, allowing spectators to take the subway from start to finish to follow the runners.
Feb 14, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Airline Deals For February 2007
Everybody loves a bargain, and these deals will get you to your next adventure travel experience for less money.
Feb 6, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Splendors of Egypt
Visit ancient and towering colonnaded temples and pyramids that hold thousands of years of secrets.
Jan 20, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Winter Festivals of Mongolia
A true adventure odyssey that traverses the country's diverse geography to revel in remarkable local celebrations for the coming of spring.
Jan 17, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Quebec Winter Carnival
It's the biggest winter carnival in the world, in the heart of Old Quebec, in 2007 from January 26 to February 11.
Jan 14, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Cheapest Times to Travel
Start planning now for vacations that won't stretch your budget too far. Use your shoulder as well as your brain.
Jan 5, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter
Ease Through Airport Security
This is the busiest travel time of the year. Here's how to minimize stress before boarding your plane.
Dec 23, 2006 - Evelyn Kanter
Around the World in 2006
Adventure Travel tour operator World Expeditions asked its own staff of guides to vote for the Top 10 adventure destinations of 2006. Their list is an adventurer's dream
Dec 19, 2006 - Evelyn Kanter
Holiday Travel Last Minute Deals
While most of us plan our getaways well in advance, last minute travel offers unexpected bargains, especially around the holidays.
Nov 12, 2006 - Evelyn Kanter
Uxmal - Magical Mayan Pyramid
It’s called the Temple of the Magicians because it is so steep that the legend is this Mayan ruin in the Yucatan was built by a mystical dwarf.
Sep 21, 2006 - Evelyn Kanter
Hiking in the Alps
Clear air, blue skies, panoramic views. Hiking in the Alps is always a wonderful adventure, especially when there are few tourists. and trails are uncrowded.
Sep 2, 2006 - Evelyn Kanter
Yellowstone Without Tourists
Yellowstone National Park is magical anytime. Maybe the most in winter, when the animals outnumber the tourists.
Aug 29, 2006 - Evelyn Kanter
Scuba Diving With Sharks
It's not the feeding frenzy of Hollyood movies, but even so, the master scuba diver wore a protective chain mail suit to hand-feed 12-footers with razor sharp teeth.
Aug 20, 2006 - Evelyn Kanter