Close your eyes and picture a journey that transports you from cosmopolitan city centres to the best sights in the Canadian Rockies without using roads, gasoline or Google maps. It's not rocket science, it's Rocky Mountaineer.
Golfleaf Service: With unparalleled panoramic views from your seat in the upper-level of our custom-designed, bi-level glass-dome coach, you might find yourself “going for Gold” again and again.
Silverleaf Service: Want a few more silver touches? Discover SilverLeaf Service—our single-level glass-dome service with stunning views of the pristine Canadian Wilderness.
There is a team of award-winning Chefs who revel in creating sophisticated and diverse menus with the finest, locally sourced ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. The meals you will enjoy onboard are inspired by Western Canada’s diverse culinary landscape, our rich tapestry of cultures, and the bountiful regions we travel through. Bon appetit!
Here, you'll find a sampling of our most popular sightseeing attractions and tour activities, all designed to show you more than your imagination ever could.
Travel between Vancouver and Victoria by motorcoach. Then take an expedition out to Haro Straight to look for wild orcas. This unique opportunity to see these magnificent animals in their home waters will give you an understanding that no aquarium can provide.
Put on your best James Bond accent and take to the skies with a Summit Helicopter Tour. This 12-minute spine-tingling adventure will have you soaring 2,300 metres (701 feet) above sea level, giving you a totally incredible view of glaciers, mountain vistas, lakes, and waterfalls.
Begin with a sightseeing tour of Banff. See Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner as well as the Hoodoos. A scenic trip on the Banff Gondola is included. Continue with a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Canadian Rockies before arriving in Calgary.
An epic trip made of two unique rail routes fuses the sigh-triggering sights of the Rockies with a night in Whistler, Canada’s premier resort town.
Take in some of the most breathtaking views of the West Coast and Canadian Rockies with this train and drive journey! Start or finish your trip with a luxurious Alaska Cruise.
Dining: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners (Eastboung) OR 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners (Westbound)
Activities & Tours: Seattle Highlights Tour (Eastbound only), Vancouver Lookout, North Shore Tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain (Eastbound only), Ice Explorer (Westbound only) and Calgary Tower
There’s nothing left for you to do other than make your way over to the Rockies to soak up the scenery. Rocky Mountaineer will dazzle and delight you from start to finish!
Jupiter Scorpio characters find their way using profound instincts for timing and psychic discernment. They have peak experiences when there's a lot of intensity.
Keep in mind that Jupiter is in play in those moments when you have faith that life is unfolding as it should. And this sense of rightness expands when you trust your intuition, and act on it.
Scorpio shows its greatness in Jupiter, and that has to do with the skillful directing of inner intensity. It's a water sign and one that often has advanced gifts involving emotional intelligence.
Jupiter Scorpio peeps feel lost if they don't have an all-absorbing goal. It's got to be challenging and risky, with the promise of being changed by the process.
Jupiter is associated with the big picture or big sky moments that make all the day-to-day struggles worthwhile. So in Scorpio, there's deep diving into enigmatic problems or creations that require a personal metamorphosis.
A happy Jupiter Scorpio then is one who has outlets for all that inner longing and intensity. It is a fixed sign Jupiter, making it one that looks for long-term aims that call for intense focus.
Jupiter Scorpio often has the shining, and this psychic radar is a navigating tool. It'll be that sense of knowing that tells you when to introduce yourself or drop an idea at work.
Jupiter rules allies and mentors, so Scorpios are prone to a gut feeling about people that are often proven correct. They sense the intentions of competitors or those playing power games. Having these skills puts them in the right place at the right time with the right people.
They are especially skilled at knowing when someone is scheming to undermine them. They also sense which allies have what they need, in the spirit of Scorpio's shared resources.
Jupiter Scorpios are naturally watchful and can sometimes close themselves off to new ideas or people. This is a defense against feeling vulnerable or lost. Other times, they take risks that end in disaster or overreaction.
But with this Jupiter, they're made of strong stuff, and can usually deal with a lot of drama. They grow by being a kind of chaos alchemist because they are able to handle the truth. They can deal with the disruption that is necessary for change.
Scorpio's ruler Pluto is present, for many experiences of extreme transformation. They'll likely reinvent themselves again and again.
They might apply that Pluto-power to being a healer, or a solver of mysteries. They're a natural psychologist and may play that role for friends and family, even if they don't do it professionally.
If they get into the healing professions, it'll likely be something to do with the psyche, but also the soul.
Astrologer Stephen Arroyo is a Jupiter Scorpio himself and wrote in his Chart Interpretation Handbook, "Seeks to grow and improve oneself through transmutation of desires and compulsions and by unusually thorough understanding of life's inner workings."
You need that experience of dying to the old Self, and being reborn, to feel like you're on the right path. Jupiter is associated with leading or sharing knowledge, so you might become a guide through the darkness for others.
Tupac Shakur (Gemini with Jupiter Scorpio): "My mama always used to tell me: 'If you can't find somethin' to live for, you best find somethin' to die for.'
Sade Adu (Capricorn with Jupiter Scorpio): "Whatever I'm doing, I'm in that moment and I'm doing it. The rest of the world's lost. If I'm cooking some food or making soup, I want it to be lovely. If not, what's the point of doing it?"
Viggo Mortensen (Libra with Jupiter Scorpio): "If you don't find some way to discuss what's going on inside you, it can come out in other ways that are self-destructive."
With an acceptance rate of 54% in 2016, SUNY ESF has largely accessible admissions. Successful applicants will generally have B-averages and standardized test scores within or above the ranges posted below. To apply, those interested will need to submit an application, personal statement, official high school transcripts, and scores from either the SAT or the ACT. If you have any questions or concerns about applying, be sure to contact the admissions office at SUNY ESF.
The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a specialized environmental management and sustainability college with its main campus located in Syracuse, New York, and several satellite campuses across central New York and the Adirondack Mountains area. The 17-acre main campus sits on Syracuse’s University Hill overlooking downtown Syracuse and Onondaga Lake. ESF has a 15 to 1 student faculty ratio and offers 22 undergraduate and 30 graduate degrees in the sciences, engineering and forestry. Within the undergraduate program, the most popular areas of study are environmental biology, conservation biology and landscape architecture.
The most common graduate programs include forest management and operation and environmental physiology. Students are actively involved on campus, participating in nearly 25 student clubs and organizations. The ESF Mighty Oaks compete in cross-country, golf, soccer and basketball in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association and have a long tradition in intercollegiate woodsman competitions.
In memory of Christine, Tony's wife, and wonderful mother and sister in law, who died in February, and of our many nearest and dearest who have passed on. Thank you
The Criminal Records Bureau has been replaced by the Disclosure and Barring Service. More information about this service, including details about who is eligible for a DBS check, is published on the www.gov.uk website.
Due to their level of contact with children or vulnerable adults, some organisations may require their staff or volunteers to undergo a DBS check.
For organisations within the Three Rivers District boundary, a “checking and countersigning service” is available. If your organisation is outside of the Three Rivers district, please refer to the DBS website https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overview for alternatives.
Please note that individuals and the self-employed cannot apply for a DBS check themselves. A self-employed person person who is eligible for a DBS check can ask the organisation that wishes to contract their services to apply for their DBS check. Individuals may apply for a basic check from Disclosure Scotland http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/ which provides details of any ‘unspent’ convictions.
If the DBS check is for a paid worker, there will be charge (from the DBS) which is passed onto the organisation requesting the check. Details of charges can be found on the DBS website https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overview. An administrative fee of £10 plus VAT per check for paid workers will also be applied.
For volunteers there is no DBS charge or admin fee payable. However, please note that ‘volunteer’ status must be satisfied by the countersignatory before a disclosure application is submitted to the DBS. The DBS provide the definition of a volunteer on their website https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overview.
Recycled Cart for RainwaterTake an non-working lawnmower and remove the engine. Make sure the lawnmower still has its wheels and handle. Build a wooden frame around the base large enough to anchor a barrel or large pail.
Identifying Eating Peppers from Cooking PeppersPeppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating. 3 bumps = eat (3 letters in the word).
No Toys As Gifts For The HolidaysDespite the fact that one of her sons thinks she is the meanest mom in the world, a good friend has informed the grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. that if they want to buy her children gifts they must be books, clothing, gift cards, etc.
Keep Medical Information HandyType or write your name, your medications and dosage, along with any allergies you have on one side of a business card or similar sized card.
While the East Coast vs West Coast rivalry in Florida doesn't exactly hit Tupac/Biggie levels, it’s still there in spirit (or more spirits, as people love to barstool-argue about this). Yes, the East Coast has Miami and Cape Canaveral and Daytona and the Atlantic. But the Gulf Coast has more character, warmer water, and a swath of sand that stretches from the Everglades almost clear to New Orleans. Ignoring its beachside towns means missing out on some of Florida’s greatest gems. Here are four that stand out even in a state with 1,350 miles of coastline.
The highlights: Throughout my childhood, my family made regular pilgrimages to Boca Grande to do what boatloads of people still do in ol’ Big Mouth: we caught tarpon. It took several close friends’ weddings for me to fully realize there’s more to this shabby chic barrier island town than snagging snook.
Upon crossing the drawbridge to enter Boca Grande you notice cars giving way to bicycles and golf carts. The banyan trees cover the pastel home-lined streets, and the miles of sand stretch along the Gulf to a 19th-century lighthouse. Even the “Downtown” of Boca Grande is fit for a Nora Ephron movie, lined with bookstores, souvenir and bait shops, and ice cream parlors. Speaking of which, the food (seafood, particularly) is as fetching as it always appears in those movies, too. But Boca Grande’s real charm lies in its combo of seclusion and convenience. You feel miles away from civilization, and if you go there in the offseason you really might be on your own. Yet there you are, just two hours south of Tampa.
Must eat/drink: If you opt not to stay at the pricier Gasparilla Inn, at least have a drink -- or three -- there in the bar or in the sunroom. From there you can walk over to their more casual restaurant, the Pink Elephant, for outdoor beers and a grouper sandwich. Your hangover cure awaits in the brunch at Third Street Cafe (lump crab cake Benedict, do it).
Don't leave without: Strolling beneath the leafy canopy of Banyan St, a famous backdrop for photo shoots and engagement pictures alike. It’s Old Florida at its best.
The highlights: Atlantic Coast loyalists, smitten with the aqua-green waters around the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands, scoff at the Gulf Coast’s dimmer hues. Well, Anna Maria screams, challenge accepted. The waters lapping against this quaint coastal island, near the mouth of Tampa Bay, give it the feel of the dreamier shots from Cast Away. It’s so clear, you can see the staggering amount of stingrays likely swarming you.
Anna Maria is also a major contender in best beach category. The never-ending soft white sand somehow never seems to be too crowded. You can follow the main strip, Pine Ave, across the island’s waist from sand to pier, stopping along the way for beachside bars, art galleries, and fish sandwiches.
Must eat/drink: Sandbar is a must when you’re here, either for their jazz brunch, or sunset cocktails. Definitely hit up Poppo’s Taqueria for some wild boar chorizo tacos then sweeten the deal by making your own custom donut (bacon + crushed Oreo is a winning combo) at Anna Maria Donuts.
Don't leave without: Taking your picture outside the windowless, doorless, roofless Anna Maria Jail. It’s not a real jail anymore, and it sorta never was, strictly. It served more as an overnight holding tank, apparently, where miscreants would get so mosquito-chewed they’d never act up again. So, yeah, how can you not see this?
The highlights: If Cabbage Key were a car, it would be a Land Rover Defender. Just off Pine Island, the 100-acre retreat is ideal for the off-roading adventurer, as it’s next to flat-out stunning (and only accessible by boat) Cayo Costa State Park. The 2,426-acre state park is lined with nine miles of sand, pine forests, and mangroves, a mecca for snorkeling, hiking, biking, shelling, boating, and scuba diving. We can’t promise you will see manatees and dolphins, but yeah, you probably will.
Cabbage Key also might be responsible for “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” The Cabbage Key Inn, a 1920s-era house transformed into a local landmark, apparently inspired Jimmy Buffett to write this extremely underplayed diddy. These days, dollar bills left in tribute cake the walls -- the establishment supposedly collects 10,000 of them a year.
Must eat/drink: This a small place, so Cabbage Key Inn, with its cheeseburger fit for paradise, is your go-to. If you don’t feel the urge, it also serves up shrimp, mojitos, and Key lime pie.
Don't leave without: Touring the island’s perimeter by kayak. It’s really the best way to capture, and literally see, the entire place.
The highlights: When I grew up in Tampa, you went to St. Petersburg for only three things: visiting grandparents, a field trip to the Salvador Dalí Museum, or the occasional Tampa Bay Lightning game. These days, St. Pete is becoming the Brooklyn of Florida -- scruffier, edgier. Even before it became trendy, there was always Pass-A-Grille: a one-block-wide beach town located at (just) the tip of an island right off St. Pete.
Like some of the more remote Florida Keys, this teeny place packs in a bevvy of art galleries and local breweries. Its sunsets can beat up your sunsets. And since this is one of the least-developed islands of St. Pete Beach / Fort De Soto Park, it’s great for exploring some of the state’s most sought-after nature preserves (including Egmont Key).
Must eat/drink: Grab gator bites and a Gulf Coast cocktail at the Hurricane Seafood Restaurant to watch the sunset from the 360-degree-view rooftop. If you’re really looking to doll up your Florida vacation, head nearby to the gargantuan Pepto-pink Don CeSar Hotel for oysters, snapper, and lobster at the beachside Maritana Grille.
Don't leave without: Knocking back an Evander Beer. Legendary local artist Evander Preston is such badass he got his own pilsner-lager, brewed across the state in Melbourne. You drink it, you’re automatically a shade cooler.
Liz Newman is a freelance writer, and has just moved back to her Gulf Coast homeland -- so if you would like to see these towns in all their #nofilter glory, follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @lizn813