• Events calendar Aug 28, 2009
SEPT. 12: 8 a.m., 5k Fun Run and 5k Walk, and 10k Fun Run, starts at Twin Falls Visitor Center; check-in begins at 7 a.m. ( 25 early registration donation, 30 race-day donation); 10 a.m., Parachutes for Kids opening ceremonies, including skydive demonstration by Snake River Skydiving, welcoming speech by Mayor Lance Clow, speech by a recipient of funds from Children with Special Needs Fund, the National Anthem and BASE jumping exhibition begins; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., festival activities including... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Thailand, air/11 nights, from $1,199 Jun 16, 2009
Why it's a deal: According to a recent search on Kayak, the lowest multicity fare between L.A. and Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Bangkok, and Bangkok and L.A., is $998 with taxes for travel in October (Korean Airlines/Thai Airways). For an additional $289, SmarTours' Amazing Thailand package covers international and local airfare, as well as 11 nights' accommodations, breakfast daily, a dinner, guided sightseeing, all ground transportation, and all taxes and fees. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Poland tour, 6 nights, $1,024 May 30, 2009
Getting there: We did a quick search on Kayak at press time to give you an idea of the cost of airfare to Warsaw for travel in mid-June. The lowest fares are $940 from New York City (Aer Lingus), $1,020 from Houston (KLM), $1,070 from Miami (multiple carriers), $1,125 from Chicago (multiple carriers), $1,207 from L.A. (multiple carriers), and $1,246 from Phoenix (multiple carriers). (MSNBC -- Travel)
Island escapes in America May 29, 2009
Pods of dolphins, sea lions basking on the stony shore; bright orange garibaldi and colonies of starfish inside half-submerged caves that can only be reached by kayak. The only thing missing are the Chumash Indians who lived here until well into the Spanish period. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Memorial Day for less May 15, 2009
You can take a pirate cruise around Lake Sebago, relax on the beach, roast smores by a bonfire, and take a canoe or kayak out for a spin. There are kids camps with daily activities that range from arts and crafts to kickball and capture the flag, as well as nightly entertainment for the whole family. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Memorial Day deals May 14, 2009
Getting there: We found round-trip flights on Kayak from New York City for $290 (US Air) and from Chicago for $430 (Alaska Air) ... Getting there: A recent Kayak search shows round-trip flights from New York City to London starting at $488 (Air Berlin) ... Getting there: We found round-trip flights on Kayak from New York City for $290 (United). (MSNBC -- Travel)
Toni Braxton impersonator faces trial in Suriname May 6, 2009
Fishing tips: Kayak fishing. Blogger Olympics 2009. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Board puts Pfister first Apr 9, 2009
ATHENS Chris Pfister was out fertilizing the lawn by the Athens firehouse, spreading mulch and visiting the site of the future Fourth Street kayak launch Wednesday evening while the Athens Village Board meeting was starting a few blocks away ... Although Pfister chose not to seek reelection, he will still be involved with Villiage initiatives including the flower project and the kayak launch ... Pfister will continue to work on the flower program as a volunteer and will oversee the completion of... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
