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Close your eyes and imagine a waterfall pouring over the edge and falling with crashes and splashes into a gorge littered with large boulders. Then, feel the mist from the falls blowing through the breeze and kissing your face. What you are imagining is known as the "Niagara of the South", this 125 foot wide waterfall appears to be a curtain of water falling to the gorge below. No matter when you see this waterfall it is amazing and it gives off a different appearance at night and during the day.

One of the most amazing aspects of Cumberland Falls is the moon bow, which only shows up on nights when there is a full moon. That event in itself is worth visiting the falls and if you can plan a trip on a full moon then you will experience something like you have never seen. You won't find anything like this anywhere else in the Western Hemisphere so it really is worth a visit!

The best times left to visit in 2007 to see the moon bow is April 30th, May 1st-4th and 30th-31st, June 1st-3rd and 28th-30th, July 1st-2nd and 28th-31st, August 24th-28th, October 24th-28th, November 22nd-26th, and December 22nd-26th.

You can plan some other activities while you are visiting Cumberland Falls State Park in Corbin, Kentucky. Some of the most popular are canoeing and white water rafting. There are professionals who will take you out on the water if you are looking for a guide. A great place to stay is at the Dupont Lodge, where you can relax and enjoy the view of the valley. While you are in the area you may also enjoy horseback riding, swimming, and other outdoor activities.

There is a website that has great information on USA Vacations and Unique Travel Spots Listed State By State and Season, the website is called: Seasonal Vacation Spots, and can be found at this url:

http://www.seasonalvacationspots.com

By Robert W. Benjamin

Copyright © 2007

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Cape Town whale watching is a much-anticipated occupation for our family every year. Nothing compares to the thrill of spotting these immense creatures as they breach and spy hop in the ocean.

All the more reason then to make the most of every opportunity and ensure that very little time is wasted.

What brings Southern Right Whales to the Cape, and why for only a limited season?


Southern Right Whales spend the greatest part of their time in the icy waters of the Southern Ocean near Antarctica. This is where the strong, cold current upwellings produce the large quantities of zooplankton on which the whales feed.

However, during winter the Southern Ocean is a pretty inhospitable place even for the mighty whale. So the whales migrate north each year to calve and then raise their young in warmer, more sheltered waters before returning to the Southern Ocean in summer.

When is the Best Time to Whale Watch in and around Cape Town?


Whales start arriving in Cape Town waters as early as May and can remain here until November. However, there is no questioning the fact that August, September and early October offer the easiest pickings when to comes to whale sightings.

During September, particularly, whales seem to be at their maximum concentration, with family groups putting on spectacular displays all over the ocean.

Where? Hermanus: Whale Hot Spot #1


This small Overberg town a little more than an hour's drive from Cape Town is known as the top land-based whale watching spot in Southern Africa. It even plays host to a Whale Festival every September. A couple of factors contribute to its justifiable fame,

• Firstly, the town is built along the coast of Walker Bay, which offers exactly the calm habitat that whales seek for their temporary home.


• Secondly, much of the town is built along the rocky cliffs of the Bay which form a natural amphitheatre round the ocean, thereby offering grandstand seats to watchers without being forced to take to the sea.

Of course if you want to take to the sea, there are licensed boat-based operators who will be only too delighted to oblige you.

Where? False Bay: Whale Hot Spot #2


This wide shallow bay, home to Cape Town suburbs such as Muizenberg, St James, Kalk Bay, Fishhoek and Simonstown, is similarly well placed for casual land-based whale watching. All the suburbs along its length offer elevated slopes ideal for keeping a vigilant eye on activity at sea level.

Licensed boat-based whale watching companies operate out of the Simonstown Harbour and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.

Kissimmee is near Orlando and many people stay there to save money on a trip to Disney World. The area has much more to offer, in addition to affordable accommodations. A Kissimmee guide will help you enjoy all this area has to offer. There are many attractions and opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities and interact with nature.

A Kissimmee Guide to the Great Outdoors

The beautiful climate in Florida allows for outdoor activities all year long. Fishing is a popular activity in this area. Lake Kissimmee is a 35,000 acre lake. This lake is the largest on the Kissimmee River. Lake restoration was done in 1996. The restoration created a better spawning ground and increased the quality of the fishing. Large mouth bass is a popular fish in this lake. There are tournaments held here each year and fish as large as twenty pounds have taken the top prize.

Kissimmee's Great Outdoor Days are held each year in late October. A three day fishing tournament, the Lake Toho Pro Am is held at this time of year. This is a weekend event with music, activities and other entertainment. The festival is a free event that offers many fun activities for the whole family, even members who don't enjoy fishing.

Nearby Conservation Village is a great place for kids to learn the importance of conserving our lakes and rivers. There is a stocked pond where children can enjoy fishing. During the Outdoor Days Festival, there are cardboard boat races where the whole family can participate in creating cardboard boats and racing them. During the festival, a classic car show is held. Central Florida car club members exhibit their vehicles. This is open to the public free of charge.

If you want to enjoy nature on your trip, consider visiting the Everglades. You can take an airboat ride to see wildlife up close. Tours are available for a half hour or hour. You will see native plants and wildlife, including alligators on these tours. Bring your camera to get some great pictures of the gators.

Kissimmee Guide to Attractions

If you love gators, consider visiting Gatorland during your stay in Kissimmee. This is a very popular attraction in this area. The park is home to alligators, crocodiles, reptiles and a variety of bird species. There is a 2000 foot boardwalk, where you can walk through the swamp and get a closer look at wildlife. There are alligator nurseries and breeding areas where you will learn about these amazing creatures.

Reptile World is another attraction where your family can see and learn about reptiles. This is the largest exhibit of reptiles in the state. There are shows with snake handlers. During the show, the handler demonstrates extracting venom from cobras and rattlesnakes.

Green Meadows Farm is a great place to spend some quiet and relaxing time with your children. The kids will love learning about the animals and interacting with them. The farm is home to over 300 animals. There is an interactive tour, where every child gets a chance to milk a cow. The farm also offers pony rides and hay rides for guests.

If you love riding horses, consider visiting Horse World Stables. There are 750 acres with trails for riders of every skill level. Guests also get the opportunity to feed and pet the animals in the stables. A game of volleyball or horseshoes will add to the fun of your visit to Horse World. A picnic area is available for you to enjoy a picnic lunch outside. More >> Orlando Attractions

The boom in beauty treatments for men and women has soared in recent years and is now a multi-million pound industry in the UK. Because of that you will have no problem finding a beauty salon in Cambridgeshire to suit your needs.

If it's a quick wax you are looking for a complete spa treatment you should be able to find it somewhere. There are lots of small boutiques that have sprung up offering treatments such as tanning, facials and waxing. The majority of these tend to be around the major city centres of Cambridge, Peterborough, and Huntingdon although you will find places like Ely and Newmarket also have a couple.

As well as the services above you will also find a number of walk in Nail bar's where you can go and get a quick treatment from around £10 (€14). Some of these bars also offer tanning and waxing but tend not to offer the higher end spa treatments.

If you are looking for a beauty salon in Cambridgeshire with full on Spa treatment the best place to start is probably the major hotels. Most of the 5 star hotels on the city outskirts offer spa treatments, usually combined in a package with access to the pool and/or Jacuzzi.

The Glassworks in Cambridge is a new Health Club that offers a weekend spa package covering everything from Indian head massage to reflexology. They also offer tanning solutions and personal training as part of the health club.

To find Health and Beauty treatments in Cambridgeshire follow the link below:

Beauty Salons in Cambridgeshire

Among other things you can hike in the mountains, stay in a castle, learn to skydive and more.

Take the Family

Take the family on an activity packed week in the Sierra Aitana, a mountain region near Alicante. Parents and children can go mountain-biking, sea kyaking, abseiling and caving. No experience is required.

Stay at an attractive farmhouse overlooking olive groves and orchards near the village of Sella. You can do a new activity or excursion each day - a ferry trip to the small fortified island of Tabarca, a walk led by a local shepherd and his goats, chances to savour traditional village life, helping to pick fruit and press olives.

Stay in a Castle

Head for the hills, forests and Medieval towns of the Gerona area of catalonia.

One of the finest palaces to stay in is the four-star Castell d'Emporda, a beautifully restored 14th century castle, with towering views over the surrounding countryside.

Relax

Formentera is a laid-back island only a half hour boat ride from Ibiza. It has sugar-white sand beaches lapped by clear turquoise waters and a few flat roads where you can ride a rental bike to explore a salt lagoon, a nature reserve and a hippy market. The susets are not to be missed.

Learn to Skydive

You can skydive after only two days' training. Jumping out of a moving aircraft is a thrilling heart-in-the-mouth experience. Jumping 12000ft and free-falling solo for 90 seconds over the foothills of the Pyrenees , a glorous mountain scenery. The two days of skydiving - ground training, tandem jump then solo jump. There are also three days of ground-based activities including mountain biking, canoning and white water rafting.