February 2014 Travel Tips and Tales Newsletter

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February 2014 Travel Tips and Tales Newsletter – Jill and Viv at Angkor Thom, Cambodia

February 2014 Travel Tips and Tales Newsletter

Greetings!

Well, we’ve been back in North America for just over a month and are not terribly impressed with winter after spending 9 weeks having fun in Southeast Asia’s sun. So, what to do? Start planning more trips and adventures to fill our 2014 calendar! Where would you like us to travel this year? What activities would you like to see us cover in our articles? Make a comment or send us an email with your suggestions – we’re listening.

Are you following us on Facebook and Twitter for our daily updates, photos and ongoing adventures? If not, you’re missing out on some very fun topics!

And if you need recommendations for a specific destination or style of travel (cruises, group tours, hotels, etc…) be sure to peruse the archives to get your travel juices flowing.

Happy Travels!

Viv and Jill
AKA: WJ

WJ ADVENTURES

Sangduen “Lek” Chailert, Founder of Elephant Nature Park

TRAVEL THAILAND: WAVEJourney’s ELEPHANT NATURE PARK ADVENTURE

One of the national symbols of Thailand and important to Thai culture is the Asian Elephant. But sadly, for many tourists, riding an elephant is on their bucket list. Thanks to animal conservationist-type friends sharing compelling stories about the abusive history of elephants in the circus, trekking camps and the logging industry, we put Elephant Nature Park – a sanctuary for elephants – on WAVEJourney’s bucket list for a recent visit to Northern Thailand. Read More.

WJ RECOMMENDED

La Residence Hotel & Spa

WJ TESTED: LA RESIDENCE HOTEL & SPA IN HUE, VIETNAM

Formerly the residence of the French Colonial Governor, La Residence Hotel & Spa is now a 5-star luxury boutique hotel situated in a quiet location along the Perfume River. The 1930s Art Deco architecture, styling and ambiance provide a unique and elegant atmosphere while guests still enjoy the comfort of modern amenities. Under the leadership of General Manager Mr. Phan Trong Minh, the entire team of management and staff exemplify the very best in service, professionalism and hospitality. Read More.

WJ Tested: Long Road Supplies Travel Tent Review

WJ TESTED: LONG ROAD SUPPLIES TRAVEL TENT REVIEW

Do you get creeped out by creepy crawlies? Are you a magnet for mosquitoes? Do fleas make you flip out? Do you want to avoid being bitten by bedbugs? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may want to consider adding a Long Road Travel Supplies Travel Tent to your packing list the next time you’re leaving home. Read More.

TRAVEL TIPS

TOP 8 THINGS TO DO IN LUANG PRABANG, LAOS

Mekong River in Luang Prabang at Sunset

TRAVEL TALES

VISITING LAS VEGAS ON A BUDGET by Erinn Sluka

Travel Nevada: Visiting Las Vegas on a Budget by Erinn Sluka.

TRAVEL TO BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK IN SOUTH DAKOTA by Patti Morrow

Badlands National Park – Rock formations jutting to the surface

BOTANICAL NIGHT IS BERLIN’S BEST PARTY OF THE YEAR by Lucy Komisar

Botanical Night is Berlin’s Best Music Party of the Year

TRAVEL DEALS – TIME TO BOOK YOUR 2014 VACATION

• Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection – Six-Star River Cruise Experience!

• Lion World Travel – African Safaris

• Insight Vacations – Red Hot Deals on Deluxe Land Tours

• Le Boat – Boating and canal vacations in Europe

• Red Carnations Hotels – Luxury Boutique Hotels

• Aussie Adventure – Small Group Australian Safari and Outback Tours

• Sonora Resort – Adventure Travel and Luxury Wilderness Lodge

• Contiki – Escorted Group Travel for 18-35 Year Olds

• Haggis Adventures – Affordable Tours of Scotland, England and Wales

• Wickaninnish Inn – Storm watching in Tofino, BC, Canada

VISIT FRIENDS OF WAVEJOURNEY.COM

LIFE IS LIKE A WALKING SAFARI by Jill Paris

Canal Barge Cruises

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