Grand Central Terminal
Always a popular destination for visitors each year, this year has already been a fun one as Grand Central Terminal turns 100. Shows, celebrations and gallery exhibits honor this one of a kind destination for travelers in 2013.
March 6th – July 7th
On Time/Grand Central at 100
Considered important not only as a transportation hub in one of the largest cities in the world but also a nationally recognized architectural treasure, MTA Arts for Transit and Urban Design are offering an exhibition to honor this amazing destination. Featuring art from more than a dozen contemporary artists, the exhibit is meant to capture the moments of the past and meld them with the present.
The exhibit is still ongoing at the New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex.
The History Of Transport
In New York
Almost 200 years ago, the first rail line into New York City was laid and since then, the rail has played an important role in the transportation of people throughout this massive city. Throughout the years, the rail continued to grow and connect destination after destination together, making the world a smaller place and making travel more convenient. By the latter part of the 1800's, New York was on a roll and destinations still considered magnificent today were created including Snooks Depot, and Madison Square Garden. In 1913, Grand Central Terminal officially opened and New York City was changed forever. Today, more than 700,000 people pass through this magnificent destination each and every day. An important part of the transportation of NYC, it is also a top destination for visitors as well. To learn more about this amazing site, visit their website GrandCentralTerminal.com and start planning your trip to this one of a kind destination.
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Glacier National Park, Montana
The United States is home to almost 400
national parks and over 84 million acres of land protected by the
National Park Foundation. First established as a service in 1916 the
first national park, Yellowstone, was established in 1872 by Ulysses
S grant. Today, the almost 400 parks represent and protect diverse
habitats, cultures, animals plants and peoples throughout all 50
states and even American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern
Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands as well.
Glacier National Park
Nicknamed the Crown of the Continent,
Glacier National Park is located in the state of Montana and includes
over 700 miles of trails, pristine forests and alpine meadows,
massive mountains, crystal clear lakes and numerous historic sites,
amazing drives and a view like none other. Home to over 70 species of
mammals, over 260 species of birds and some of the most diverse
habitats in the state, this park as named the 10th
national park in the system in 1910. Part of the larger Waterton
Glacier International Peace Park established in 1932, it was also
designated as a Biosphere reserved and a World Heritage Site in 1995
as well.
What To Do
While perhaps the most well know
destination in the park today is the Going to the Sun road, there are
many other things to see and do in Glacier National Park including
- North Fork – One of the least crowded parts of the park
today, it is a chance to see forest succession at its best including
ample plants and animals as well.
- Goat Haunt – Remote and tranquil, this part of the park is
most easily accessed by boat from Waterton Lakes National Park.
- Lake McDonald Valley – A popular area of the park, this
valley is filled with trails for hiking and amazing views.
- Many Glacier – Considered by many to be the heart of the
park, this area is glacially active today making it something you
must see. Convenient and easy to get to, it also offers visitors
great glacier viewing and wildlife viewing as well.
- Two Medicine - Once quite busy before the Going to the Sun
Road was completed, this now quieter area of the park is filled with
amazing views and even guided tours.
- Logan Pass – Filled with flowers in spring, this is a great
place to see wildlife including bear, deer, sheep and goats.
- St. Mary Valley – Diverse and remote, this area is home to
two campgrounds and ranger led activities. Home to St Mary Lake,
this is a great place to spend some time.
- In addition to enjoying the visitor centers, guided tours and
picnic areas as well.
Island Trader Vacations encourages you
to get out and explore our state and national parks. Take advantage
all this world has to offer you when you travel and learn more about
these and other amazing destinations for travel with us.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
San Gimignano
An Amazing Area For Travel In Italy
Reviewed With Island Trader Vacations
A quaint town in the province of Siena
in Tuscany, San Gimignano is a walled medieval hill town otherwise
known as the Town of Fine Towers. Famous for its architecture, San
Gimignano is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site with 13.surviving
tower houses used by patrician families in the 12th and
13th centuries. A representation of their wealth, at one
point, over 70 of these homes existed. Despite the small number
remaining, it is still one of the best examples of this type of
architecture today. These houses in addition to several masterpieces
of Italian Art dating back to the 14th and 15th
centuries make it one of the must see destinations in Italy today.
Located just south of Florence, the
city served as an important relay point for pilgrims traveling to or
from Rome long ago. Today, the area sees thousands of visitors from
around the world to see and experience the history of the area
through art and architecture.
Popular sites
The Town Hall – Standing in the
central Piazza del Duomo, this popular museum is known for its most
famous Sala di Dante, a room decorated with frescoes which date back
to the 13th and 17th centuries. In addition,
this site also affords you access to the towns highest tower, Torre
Grossa, for a peak at the city and beyond to some of the most
stunning areas imaginable.
Museum of Sacred Art – Created in
1915, this museum displays paintings, sculptures and other forms of
art including monuments, reliefs and even textiles from the are. Most
famous are the sculptures from the beginning of the 14th
century.
Museum Center Santa Chiara and the
Ornithological Museum in San Gimignano also present hours of things
to see and explore.
The town is also known for its historic
churches as well with 9 churches dating back as far back as the
earliest settlers and travelers known to inhabit the area almost 1000
years ago.
A popular tourist location, fine
accommodations, amenities and services are easy to find here Whether
exploring inside the town or in the surrounding areas and top
destinations such as Castelvecchio or the Via Francigena, this area
offers many opportunities to explore the history and culture of this
beautiful region of Tuscany. Less crowded than the larger cities, it
offers visitors a much more natural look of Italy.
Island Trader Vacations invites you to
review this and other amazing areas in the U.S. and around the world.
Learn and explore travel with us and begin your journey.
Friday, March 1, 2013
California Dreams
Highway 1 – A Review From Island
Trader Vacations
The US is famous for its open roads,
the ability to get anywhere in the nation on our massive highway
system but so much more. Also famous for its beauty and history, the
American Roadtrip was taken to another level when the Scenic and
Historic Byways were created and no where is the most obvious than in
Coastal California.
State Route 1, Pacific Coast Highway or
Big Sur Coast, the Pacific Coast Highway, this road hugs the
California coastline and offers visitors access to some of the most
stunning views in the nation today. From the rugged canyons and
towering redwoods to the stunning Pacific Ocean views, the California
Coast is known for its beauty by people from around the world.
First constructed in the 1930's, this
All American Road is also known as a major thoroughfare in the
greater LA area and San Francisco area and affords access to some of
the states most popular sites and attractions today. Stretching a
total of 655 miles, its most famous length is the Big Sur area.
Divided into four major regions
however, the length of Highway 1 today includes the following:
Cabrillo Highway – Santa Barbara –
Running from 101 near Las Cruces to Lompoc, it is a total of 19 miles
and takes around 22 minutes minus stops.
Big Sur Coast – 78 miles in length it
runs from San Luis Obispo County to State Route
68, is a total of 78 miles and takes roughly 100 minutes minus stops.
North Coast – This scenic byway runs
from San Luis Obispo to Monterey County a total
of 57 miles. This section takes about 70 minutes minus stops.
Cabrillo Highway – San Mateo – This
section is 26 miles, from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay and takes
roughly 30 minutes minus stops.
Ranked one of the best drives in the
world, the Pacific Coast Highway offers some of the finest views,
most popular attractions and best of all, the open road. Beautiful
year round, be cautious during the winter as mud slides may occur. Be
aware of weather and conditions before you go.
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