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Travel Information, Guides, and Advice for Vacations to Canada, Alaska, Australia and New Zealand

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Making the most of winter: Tubing on Cypress!

March 11th, 2008 by Robin · No Comments

Even though the weather’s getting warmer and the days are getting longer over here in Vancouver, it’s still possible to play in the snow and enjoy Canadian winter fun at any of the local mountains.
This past weekend I got to celebrate my brand of winter fun up at Cypress Mountain, where non-skiiers and skiiers alike […]

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Tags: Rockies and Western Canada · North America · Regional Travel · Active Adventures · General

The World’s Top Hotels… Voted by travelers!

March 3rd, 2008 by Robin · No Comments

TripAdvisor’s “Traveler’s Choice 2008″ award winners have been announced, and among the best and brightest of the world’s hotels are many Fresh Tracks properties. Which hotels received the accolade?
Winning top spots for “Best Luxury - World” are the Fairmont Vancouver Airport (the highest of any North American property!), Australia’s Thala Beach Lodge and the Pan […]

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The Changing Face of Tourism

February 28th, 2008 by Robin · No Comments

When I went to Sihanookville, Cambodia, in 2005, it was still a sleepy little town.
Sure, it was being pegged as the ‘beach resort’ of Cambodia, but compared to the well-developed beaches of Thailand brimming with farang, it was quiet. So much so, in fact, that when I went down to a busy beach with […]

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Tags: Other Regions · General

Springtime in the City

February 27th, 2008 by Robin · No Comments

This past weekend, Vancouver came alive.
The weather was mild (if you consider 12 degrees C mild), the sun shone, and Vancouver locals came out of hiding for the first time in months.
The sea-wall was packed, Granville Island was buzzing, and tourists jostled for space with power-walking natives along busy and bright Robson Street.
   
When the […]

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Tags: Rockies and Western Canada · Regional Travel · General

New Australia and New Zealand vacations!

February 21st, 2008 by Robin · No Comments

Exciting news from the Fresh Tracks Team!
Wanting to offer people even more of an opportunity to get off the beaten path with individual and adventurous vacations, Fresh Tracks has created a new line of unique and boutique vacations to Australia and New Zealand.
These vacations combine all the must-see sights with fun and memorable activities like […]

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