Choose Your Destination...

Choose Your Destination...

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Relevant Traffic Summery

In the ~ two weeks that our group has been tracking the blog we have seen some impressive numbers and want to thank everyone for visiting our travel blog. Also, if you have also been wondering about all this Qxwzzer non-sense you can click here to enlighten yourself.


Visitors Overview
Absolute Unique Visitors : 1,338
Pageviews : 6,920
Average time on site : 3:23
Total Visits : 1,338
Bounce Rate : 5.53 %


Traffic Sources
Direct Traffic : 25.19%
Referring Sites : 60.54%
Search Engines : 14.20%

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Our visits have come from... : 49 countries/territories
 From Such Places As....
United States : 985 visits (41 States)
Avg. Time on Site : 4 :15
Bounce Rate : 5.23%
Pages/Visit : 6.50
Malaysia : 46 visits
Avg. Time on Site : 4:04
Bounce Rate : 2.17%
Pages/Visit : 4.04
India : 43
United Kingdom : 23 visits
Singapore : 17 visits (avg. time 2:19)
Spain : 19 Visits
Canada : 27 visits 
Brazil : 18 visits (avg. time. 2:21)
Australia : 9 Visits
Italy : 8 Visits
Germany : 8 Visits
Portugal : 7 Visits 
New Zealand : 3 Visits
Taiwan : 5 Visits
Romania , Sweden , Taiwan, ChiliCôte d’Ivoire the list goes on..



Things For You to Do


Whether you opt to go in it or simply sit above it...theres something about the turquoise waters, white sand and refreshing breeze that has vacationers coming back year after year.  There is no limit to the vast number of things you can both see and do.  It can be the thrill of diving/snorkeling, or para sailing along Seven-Mile Beach.

 Water-sports centers that focus on offering fun activities are located in convenient spots around the island (the main centers at major hotels)  Depending on the location, these may include ocean kayaks, windsurfing, Hobie cats, wave-runners, aqua hikes, water-skiing or small sailboats. Avid windsurfers rate the four miles of reef-protected shallows off East end as the best location. 


 Red Sail Sports offers the best value in terms of exciting activites and diving/sailing trips, one of the most popular trips they offer is to Stingray City ; a 4 hour excursion that takes you to Stingray City, where you are able to play with Cayman's massive Southern Stingrays and discover the spectacular coral and friendly fish that are found in and around the shallow reef.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

It's the best for a Reason...

 
Theres no way around it...The Cayman Islands are a Divers ultimate mecca for a reason.  The three islands are limestone outcroppings, the peaks of a submarine mountain range called the Cayman Ridge, which extends west southwest for the Sierra Maestra range off the southeast part of Cuba to the Misteriosa Bank near Belize.  These island lack any sort of rivers or streams due to the porous nature of the limestone rock.  It is this lack of runoff which gives the surorunding Caribbean Sea exceptional visibility, often times well over 120 ft.

Between the Cayman Islands and Jamaica lies the deepest part of the Caribbean, the Cayman Trough, which is over four miles deep.  South of Cayman is the Bartlett Deep where depths of over 18.000 ft. have been recorded.  All three Islands are surrounded by healthy coral reefs which lie at the top of dramatic walls and drop-offs close to shore, this all creates ideal conditions for diving and sportfishing.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Destination #6 : The Cayman Islands


Nestled among the pastoral, turquoise waters in the Western Caribbean, lies the tranquil British Overseas Territory also known as the Cayman Islands.  Comprised of three islands just 480 miles south of Miami, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman offer visitors a little slice of paradise.

Simply spectacular natural  beauty, a vast wealth of activities and a wide range of points of interests can all be found on the largest and most developed of the three Cayman Islands.  Grand Cayman is the home of George Town, the capital city, which happens to be a notorious stopping point for cruise ships.
One of the many alluring attraction Grand Cayman has to offer is Seven Mile Beach.  With white sand stretching as far as the eyes can see, it has been constantly rated as of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the entire Caribbean.  



Rum Point is also an attraction that is not be missed, spend the day sipping on your favorite frozan concoction in a hammock on a beach shaded by the majestic Casuarina trees, enjoy a la carte meal or indulge in some of the finest fish and chips your taste buds will have the pleasure of ever experiencing.



Thursday, February 18, 2010

Destination #5: San Diego, California (QXWZZER)



San Diego is the second-largest city in California (Los Angeles #1) and the 9th largest city in the United States. It was rated the fifth best place to live in 2006 by Money Magazine and according to Forbes, the city of San Diego ranks as the fifth wealthiest in the country. The city of San Diego has a Mediterranean and Semi-Arid climate, characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters with most of the annual precipitation falling between November and March. The city has mild, mostly dry weather, with an average of over 200 days above 70*F and low rainful (9-12" annually). Summer temperatures are generally warm, with average highs of 70-78*F.

San Diego is has several sports venues, making it a perfect destination for any sports enthusiast. The National Football League's San Diego Chargers play at Qualcomm Stadium and Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres play at Petco Park. In the area there are also many other teams, including soccer, hockey, indoor football and several local colleges.

Elegant and sunny San Diego is truly a city with something for everyone. In town, a whole day or more could be spent in Balboa Park playing golf, touring the world-famous San Diego Zoo or visiting a museum. Just outside of town, Torrey Pines State Reserve offers a somewhat wilder terrain where visitors can view rare birds and the stately trees the park is named for. Children and parents love the city's wide range of family-oriented activities. From SeaWorld to the historic Gaslamp Quarter, there are events and exhibits to keep everyone satisfied. San Diego has a wide variety of fine and trendy restaurants covering all cuisines, world-class shopping and hotels that are both luxurious and affordable.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Greetings From Canada

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Snow Report (Whistler BlackComb)



While this area has been known for some fairly frigid temerature extremes during this time of year (record low during Jan. -28 °C base temp (no wind chill), The weather as of late has been fairly balmy around Vancouver.
Currently the base temperature for Whistler has been a refreshing 5 °C, and only until you climb 1650M up the mountain does it start to dip below a wintery 0 °C.
Once you reach the RoundHouse Lodge (1835m), and the summit (2180m), the temperature is currently lingering around comfortable and pleasent -2 °C.



As the finishing touches are being put applied to the Olympic venues, Whistler BlackComb has been blessed with a record 9.9 metres of snowfall to date this season. Currently the snow base is around the three-metre mark and is primed and ready for the Olympics to start in only 2 days.

Sunday, February 7, 2010






Saturday, February 6, 2010

Destination #4 : British Columbia, Canada (Whistler BlackComb)




Let's say Hypothetically speaking your that certain type of person who, after going to gorgeous beach after gorgeous beach is now looking for a little adventure in the great outdoors? If your looking to experience the great outdoors as it was meant to be then look no further then this weeks destination, Whistler BlackComb. This majestic location could quite possibly be considered the best ski destination in all of North America, Whistler and BlackComb attract adventurous visitors year round from all over the world to Ski, Snowboard, Mountain Bike, Hike, Climb, Fish, and Snowmobile. Whistler attracts many extreme sports enthusiast and will be playing host to the 2010 Winter Olympics. Aside from its pristine outdoor offerings, it is also known for it's wild/lively nightlife and popular Apres-Ski slope gatherings. All together, Whistler Canada is a must visit ski resort for any serious/adventurous, adrenaline junkie ski and serious snowboard enthusiast.
Skiable Areas : 8,171 Acres
Top Elevation : 7,494'





Have you ever dreamed of Heli-skiing the vast mountains of Canada? Have you been wondering if you have what it takes to "Heli" ski/snowboard after watching/reading about it in movies and magazines? Well, stop making excuses and book the adventure of a lifetime and experience for yourself the immaculate/untouched/heavenly high altitude alpine powder!