7am..28 degrees..7000 ft altitude... Silent giants stand watch as they have for hundreds of years. They probably laugh to themselves when people engrave their names on the tree trunks..as though they were the first to arrive..but the giants know better. The Giant Forest in Sequoia National Forest, which include the General Sherman Tree (the largest living organism in the world enjoying the forefront), really make us realize the size and magnitude of some of the inhabitants of this planet and how, although we are small..though not insignificant, we still have to share space with those that came before us and no matter what we create, we still marvel in the presence of giants.
Views of the Pitons in St. Lucia aren’t the only reason to visit the Caribbean island this winter.
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Make those last PTO days count this December.
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Vegas is even more lively than usual at the end of the year.
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Christmas markets are back.
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Skiing was introduced to Breckenridge 60 years ago.
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Why wait for Mardi Gras?
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Head to Thailand’s beaches for that winter sun.
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Cape Town is reachable without a stopover again.
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Prime skiing awaits three hours outside Tokyo.
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Horse racing fans flock to Mauritius in December.
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Enjoy the BVIs without the cruise crowds this winter.
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Arles is Europe’s latest art hub.
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Trees aren’t the only things that get lit up in Boston during the winter holidays.
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Careyes, a private estate resort, is located on the Pacific coast in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
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Take a day trip in Belize to see the world’s largest underwater sinkhole (which is prettier than it sounds).
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Kep National Park is about 100 miles away from Shinta Mani Wild.
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Skiers ride the slopes in Nagano, Japan.
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The Cayman Islands in the west Caribbean offer turquoise waters and tasty bites.
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On New Year’s Eve in Vegas, the Strip closes to traffic and a choreographed fireworks display launches at midnight.
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Lights go up for the holidays in London, giving the city a romantic feel.
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Art deco design pervades Miami’s architecture.
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Bid farewell to the year on a Brazilian beach.
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Travelers flock to Sydney in December to escape the cold of the Northern Hemisphere and lounge on sunny beaches.
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Vienna in December is home to plenty of Christmas markets to bring home unique souvenirs.
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Not an expert skier? A winter trip to Vail isn’t a lost cause. Almost 20% of Vail’s skiing areas are for beginners.
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Shopping is so big in Dubai that it warrants two annual festivals, with sales and raffles.
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Silent Giants
7am..28 degrees..7000 ft altitude... Silent giants stand watch as they have for hundreds of years. They probably laugh to themselves when people engrave their names on the tree trunks..as though they were the first to arrive..but the giants know better. The Giant Forest in Sequoia National Forest, which include the General Sherman Tree (the largest living organism in the world enjoying the forefront), really make us realize the size and magnitude of some of the inhabitants of this planet and how, although we are small..though not insignificant, we still have to share space with those that came before us and no matter what we create, we still marvel in the presence of giants.
Mt. Whitney
Mt. Whitney is the highest peak in the continental United States and offers an indescribable view. Do the the Mountaineer’s trail for some class 3 rock climbing which will make reaching the peak feel like a true accomplishment. Don’t bring a flag, unless you want to look like the goobers that we were.
