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MOUNT WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY TESTS FIRST NEW COACH DESIGN IN 20 YEARS
Press Release: Rail — June 2nd, 2017
The Mount Washington Cog Railway has run its traditional railway coaches up Northeast's highest peak for almost a century a half – until now… The World’s first mountain-climbing cog railway started its full season schedule this past Memorial Day Weekend with a surprise – the first new passenger coach design in two decades. The prototype coach has upgrades and design elements aimed to greatly improve the visitor experience.. |
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ESCAPE TO THE MOUNTAINS AND LAKES OF NEW HAMPSHIRE THIS MEMORIAL DAY
Press Release: Destinations — May 4th, 2017
New Hampshire- Memorial Day is the traditional start of the summer travel season – and this year there are lots of fun ideas of things to do in New Hampshire. Escape to the mountains and lakes with Waterville Valley, Cog Railway and the M/S Mount Washington for a fun filled Memorial Day Weekend including an annual Chowderfest, a tribute to those who have served our country and more.. |
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WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT WILL REOPEN FOR THE EASTER WEEKEND
Press Release: Events — March 31st, 2017
After the extended season until April 9th, Waterville Valley Resort will reopen for skiing and riding on Easter weekend, April 15th and April 16th. The weekend will be marked with special events and celebrations for families and friends both on the mountain and in the Town Square. Sunday, April 16th, will be the last day of the successful 2016/17 winter season.. |
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THE CAVE ELEPHANTS OF MOUNT ELGON
Press Release: Destinations — March 20th, 2017
Mount Elgon’s slopes are filled with caves; the largest being 200m long and they are constantly growing due to a curious herd of Savannah elephants. Their diet is varied with the entire flora and fauna the mountain and its surroundings has to offer, but it does not supply them with enough sodium and the only natural source of salt at Mt. Elgon is slightly more obscure than most - it is found deep inside the natural caves of the mountain.. |
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NEW SKIING DEALS AT NEW HAMPSHIRES RESORTS FOLLOW BLIZZARD STELLA
Press Release: Ski — March 15th, 2017
On the heels of this week’s big storm, there is a flurry of spring skiing deals and savings at New Hampshire’s mountain resorts. The snow is fresh and abundant, the weather conditions are ideal and skiers can have it all - including value. There are a number of lift ticket deals that skiers and riders won’t want to pass up, plus, those who buy their 2017/2018 season passes right now will save into next season.. |
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UGANDAN GORILLA TO VISIT TRAFALGAR SQUARE
Press Release: Events — February 1st, 2017
On Thursday 2nd, Uganda Tourism Board is bringing an amazing Mountain Gorilla to London’s Trafalgar Square…but don’t panic its an animatronic version, not a real great ape!. |
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5 MEMORABLE HONEYMOON SPOTS IN KARNATAKA
Press Release: Destinations — January 18th, 2017
The best of these destinations is, far and away, Coorg, with its lush green hills, misty mountains, rivers, birds and coffee estates. It is easily one of the most popular holiday destinations and hill stations in South India.. |
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ESCAPE TO THE MOUNTAINS AND SAVE
Press Release: Destinations — December 18th, 2016
The holidays are almost upon us, and for those who are still looking for a deal, check out the Ski & Stay Special Winter Holiday FLEX Package at Waterville Valley Resort.. |
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ADVENTURE ICELAND
Press Release: Adventure — December 5th, 2016
Explore the hidden trails of Southern Iceland and experience the rough with the smooth whilst conquering the wild and rugged volcanic terrain…. | |
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DISCOVER THE STUNNING NORTHERN VIETNAM BY MOTORBIKE WITH ATA
Press Release: Destinations — October 11th, 2016
If you are a big fan of advanturous travel, you will catch a chance right away to head the road to Northern Vietnam, in this autumn. Mainly because, in this season, Northern Vietnam has the magnificent beauty, the picturesque landscape in the mountainous countryside such as Ha Giang, Sapa, Mai Chau and so on. With the challenging route, the breathtaking scenery, the colorful hill-tribe culture, admittedly you will experience Vietnam in the unforgettable and exotic way.. |
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ON THE KIBALE CHIMP TRAIL 15 YEARS ON
Press Release: Safari — October 10th, 2016
For those in the know Uganda is one of the top destinations for primate watching, and Kibale is the best of the best. While the famous mountain gorillas feature on every travellers bucket list chimp trekking offers a different kind of reward…. |
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FRESH TRACKS FOR BRITAINS LEADING TRAIN EXPERT
Press Release: Ski — September 12th, 2016
specialist tour operator Inspired ITALY and Christian Wolmar, one of the UK’s leading transport journalists, well known author of railway books and a lifelong skier, today announced a collaboration that will see Wolmar lead a Dolomites Ski Safari, an on-piste ski tour, travelling from mountain top refuge-to-refuge and taking in many of the famous areas that make up this vast ski region.. |
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MOUNT WASHINGTON: THE CROWN OF NEW ENGLAND
Press Release: Exhibitions — August 24th, 2016
A persistent, often fierce wind blows across the barren stone peak that is Mount Washington. Above the tree line very little grows, and yet there’s always life here, as scientists, tourists and adventurers share the 6,288-foot mountain.. |
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NORTHEASTS TALLEST PEAK TEMPORARILY RELOCATES TO THE CURRIER MUSEUM OF ART
Press Release: Exhibitions — August 22nd, 2016
Images of the White Mountains began appearing in the early 1820s, but it was the paintings of Thomas Cole (1801-1848) that first attracted the larger artistic community. Cole’s View in the White Mountains (1827) pictured a snowcapped Mount Washington rising above a verdant valley, the peak silhouetted against dark clouds. The image was infused with a sense of national pride, the mountain’s rough, craggy pinnacle named after America’s first national hero, represented a strong, confident America that could weather any storm.. |
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ARMENIAN EXPEDITION TO SUPPORT TRANSCAUCASIAN TRAIL PROJECT
Press Release: Adventure — June 22nd, 2016
This August, Secret Compass’s 2016 expedition to explore the remote peaks of Armenia’s Lesser Caucasus mountains will support the creation of a hiking trail in the region, with a per-booking donation to the Transcaucasian Trail Association.. |
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THERES NOTHING LIKE THE START OF A NEW SEASON: OPENING DAYS FOR THE WHITE MOUNTAINS ATTRACTIONS
Press Release: Destinations — May 12th, 2016
“The good weather has finally arrived and we look forward to it carrying through the summer,” said Jayne O’Connor, president of White Mountains Attractions Association in North Woodstock. “It will be tough to beat last year’s record numbers at some of the attractions,” she said, “since we had near-perfect weather all summer. But with the early interest we have had so far this spring, it feels like we’ll have another outstanding season.”. |
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BPI TRAVEL ADVISORS JOINS FORCES WITH SIGNATURE TRAVEL NETWORK