Travel Tips

Believe it or not, there is only one place in Aspen where you can scoot a boot across the dance floor to the sounds of George Strait, and other Country & Western favorites Shooters Salon. Shooters Salon is located on South Galena Street, and they are open from 6:30pm to 2am every day, and again, this club has the distinction of being the only Country & Western club in the whole town of Aspen, Colorado.

Here, cowboy hats, creased jeans, and boots are the expected attire. During the week, the music is provided by a DJ, and on weekends live bands provide the tunes. If you dont know how to do the Texas Two-Step, you can learn how on any Thursday night which is when Shooters offers free Country dance lessons.

Good beer, good music, great dancing, friendly games of pool or darts Shooters is a place where all cowboys and cowgirls will feel right at home. If you want to let your hair down, without having to worry about breaking any of the rules set by polite society in the other fine establishments located in Aspen, Shooters is the place to do it!

The second half of the road to Hana is even more exiting than the first. As you approach the town of Wailua, you will pass a few fruit stands offering homemade goodies and fruit. If you are hungry for a snack, this is the place to stop.

The first stop on this second half of this journey is Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. It is a little blue and white chapel built in the 1860′s. This church has an existing congregation, but they no longer use this chapel as the current sanctuary.

Another site not to be missed is the Ka’eleku caverns. You can actually go into underground caves formed by lava eruptions from ancient volcanoes. You will probably need a four wheel drive vehicle to access this one. The Kahanu garden is a botanical garden located on the road to Hana. It is a National Conservation effort. The next stop just past the botanical garden is the sacred pools. They offer a natural water park of sorts. The view is spectacular and unlike anything that I have ever seen.

Near the top of the mountain, almost to Hana is Wai’anapanapa State Park. The park is located amongst an impressive black sand beach and has two caves that you can walk through. They actually lead to the ocean, so be careful. I have heard that there is an opportunity here for good snorkeling, but I will never find out. There are several signs warning would be swimmers of unusually large man of war, strong rip currents and sharks. Hmm, maybe I’ll sit this one out!

Now get back in your car, for the next stop, Hana. Before I mentioned that Hana is not really all that spectacular considering all the gorgeous stops along the way, however, it is worth your time to stop in this sleepy little town. There are a couple of little caf’s that make for a good place to have lunch. The beach is complete with a pier that you should at least take a quick stroll on. Hana even has an airport. You can either stay in Hana at one of the few lodging options, or if you are like most people it is time to head back to the resort area.

Most people will drive back the way the came, perhaps stopping at a few of the places that they might have missed along the way. Or, if you are amongst the brave few, you may continue onward. This will require a four wheel drive vehicle. You will drive along a dirt path that could be called a road, but it’s extremely winding and curvy, along the top of a cliff with no guard rails to protect motorist from falling hundreds of feet into the ocean below.

There are a few signs instructing drivers to honk in order to alert oncoming traffic, because this is only a one lane road. It is a little bit scary, but thrilling at the same time and the view is unbelievable. This isolated road complete with ocean views on one side and cow pastures only lasts for a few miles, and then it’s back to civilization.

You can get a detailed map complete with a C.D. from your concierge or even the gas station. The map will give specific mile marker indications, allowing even the most lost prone driver to find these breathtaking sights.

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Are you are American traveler? If so, there will likely come a point in your life when you would take a trip out of the country. With all of the amazing places to see, it is difficult to choose, but many travelers make the decision to visit Australia. If you are interested in doing so, you will need to find an Australian airport to fly in and out of, but most importantly, that airport needs to be known as an international airport.

An international airport is an airport that services individuals from all around the world. With world travel it is impossible to fly on a domestic flight, you need an international flight; however, not all airports are equipped to handle international flights. That is why international airports are important, especially if you are flying to Australia from the United Sates, or even another area of the world. In Australia, like many other popular vacation destinations, you will find that you have a number of different airport options. One of your options is Perth International Airport.

The Perth International Airport is known as one of Australias most popular and most well known airports. One of the reasons why the Perth International Airport is so popular is because of its location. The city of Perth is often referred to as Western Australias capital district. For that reason, a large number travelers need to use the airport, for both domestic and international flights. Although, at the current time, Australia has not had a large problem with terrorism or airport security, you will find that you are still subject to undergo the proper screening and follow all airport rules. In most cases, you will find that these rules differ between international flights and domestic flights.

When it comes to international flights, at the Perth International Airport, you will be subject to additional screening. That screening may prohibit you from brining certain items aboard an airplane, even if they are allowed in Australia. If you are heading to the United States or even the United Kingdom, you will find that there is a ban on all liquids in your carryon luggage. Depending on the airline that you are traveling with, you may be prohibited from bringing these items aboard your airplane, even though you are currently on Australian soil. That is why it is advised that you check with your airline before making your final travel preparations, such as packing your bags.

If you need to leave your vehicle, whether it be your own vehicle or a rental vehicle, at the Perth International Airport, you will need to make the proper arrangements. As with most other airports, both international and domestic, the Perth International Airport has paid parking for all travelers. There is even a low-cost and convenient parking lot for those who are scheduled for an international flight. If you are unable to drive your own vehicle or rent a car, you will find that the Perth International Airport offers a number of different services to air travelers, including a taxi service and a bus service.

Although it is best that you be concerned with the parking and air travel rules that the Perth International Airport has, you may also want to make sure that you enjoy yourself. If you are interested, the Perth International Airport has a large number of restaurants and retail stores. The airport shopping center, the one that is located within in the international airport terminal, is not only tax free, but it is filled with things that you and those that you left behind would love. Also, you will find that most stores only sell items that are allowed aboard all international flights. This will help to prevent you from wasting your money on a purchase that you cant even bring along with you.

If you are planning on scheduling a flight in or out of the Perth International Airport, it is advised that you familiarize yourself with the airport first. In addition to learning what airlines the airport services, you may also want to famialrize yourself with anything else that you want to know, such as airport rules, shopping, dinning, and more. You can easily do this by visiting the online website of the Perth International Airport. That online website can be found at www.perthairport.com.

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