In the 1820s, when War of 1812 fighting had ceased in the Niagara Falls region, local hotel owners wanted to revive tourism. The Niagara Falls had once made popular tourist destinations of two cities along the international border: Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada, and Niagara Falls in New York, USA. To attract attention, the hotel owners sponsored the first daredevil Niagara Falls stunt on record: they sent a defunct ship over Niagaras Horseshoe Falls. The hoteliers stunt drew a crowd indeed. On September 8, 1827, about 10,000 people gathered to watch the condemned schooner be swept over the waterfall. The…
The Pyrenees Mountains are located across the border between France and Spain. Also on this border is the tiny principality of Andorra, as small country thats skiing crazy! With two prominent world class ski resorts, Andorra is an excellent place to escape it all; a relaxing, picturesque, quaint place, with mountain views to take your breath away. And because it is so near France, you can always make a stop off in Andorra for a day or two on another European ski break. Andorra is situated itself across the Pyrenees, and has a long and protracted dalliance with snow sports.…
Have you recently decided that you would like to charter a private yacht? If so, you are definitely not alone. Over the past few years, the number of people who want charter their own yachts, instead of take a traditional cruise, has skyrocketed. Due to the increase in popularity, there are now an unlimited number of private yacht companies to choose from. While this can defiantly work to your advantage, it can also cause you some trouble. Unfortunately, not all private yacht companies come highly rated and recommended. That is why, before choosing to do business with a private yacht…
