Month: November 2024

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Looking For The Perfect Travel And Leisure Destination, Try Cat Island

Picking a vacation destination for yourself and your family can be difficult. Sure, you could go to the same boring places that everybody else does; I’m talking about Disney World or the Grand Canyon or on a cruise, but why not mix it up with something a little more original and off the beaten path?

Whenever I think about a place to go on vacation I have two requirements; it has to be relaxing and it has to be sunny, (and if you can throw in a sandy beach or two that’s even better).

The problem is, I don’t want to go to the same beach resorts that everybody else does. That’s why I recommend Cat Island.

Many people have never even heard of it but it’s the sixth largest island in the Bahamas. Many people believe that it’s the most beautiful and certainly the most unspoiled of all the many islands in the Bahamas. It’s basically located southeast of Eleuthera and a little north east of Long Island.

When picking a vacation spot, it’s also important that the location has a story and Cat Island is no exception. Legend has it that Columbus landed there originally when searching for the New World.

What can you expect to find, and more importantly what can you expect to do while visiting this idyllic island in the Bahamas? Well of course there are the beaches and the crystal clear waters that are absolutely perfect for snorkeling.

You can also explore Mount Alvernia which is the highest point in the entire Bahamas at 206 feet above sea level.

The island is named after Arthur cat who was a famous British sea captain but some people think that the island was named because when the English first arrived they found the entire island populated by large hordes of wild cats! You can’t make this stuff up. Legend has it that the cats were left by the Spanish who were looking for gold in South America.

The entire island is only 50 miles long and between four and one mile wide, so it’s not a very big place. The first settlers arrived in 1783 and cotton plantations were built to support the island economically. You can still see the remnants of the original plantation mansions as well as the remains of some slave villages.

It really is one of the most beautiful islands in the Bahamas and has many high cliffs with amazingly spectacular views and a densely forested foothill section.

Cat Island is definitely worth your time as a great vacation destination.

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4 Types of Healthy Fun For Students On a School Trip

An educational excursion can be like a game of tug and war between students and teachers. On the one hand, students see it as an escape; they want to release themselves from the shackles of the everyday classroom routine, and, once set free, they want their time in a new and exciting place to be all about fun. Teachers, on the other hand, are a little more circumspect about fun. Of course they want students to enjoy themselves, but not excessively and certainly not at the expense of learning – after all, it is no holiday.

Fortunately, there are unique types of fun students can have on excursions that actually help them grow and learn.

The Fun of Exploration

The mood of a school trip can mirror that which springs up when the bell rings at the end of class. Freedom, relief, and the opportunity to explore life outside the confines of the classroom are paramount. Of course, a voyage to Rome, Brussels or Paris will magnify this feeling fourfold in comparison to the simple sense of exploration when class ends. This fun feeling is so useful for the growth and development of students because it can teach them skills in learning and processing new knowledge.

The Fun of Cultural Expansion

Even for the most cautious and conservative student, it is hard to resist the excitement of venturing into an exotic place on a school trip. The tastes of a Spanish market, the sights of Prague’s cathedrals, the sounds of Italian churches or the smells of the loam on the fields of Verdun will set hearts to race with fun. This fun actually educates, since through it students are learning the value of practices different to their own and thus are broadening their cultural horizons.

The Fun of Peer Bonding

A school trip can jangle the nerves of even the most hardened teacher when they consider the worst that can be born from frivolity and fun intensified amongst a large group of students. But the group dynamic of having fun in a strange and titillating new location is a fine way for students to learn new interpersonal skills. Not only must they relate to their peer group in a fresh new context outside of class, but they must also learn how to get along and trust one another when they have left comfortable and familiar surrounds.

The Fun of Self-Growth

The chance to leave the classroom, roam the world, and have a unique time of fun is also a chance to develop as an individual. The very fervour and enjoyment on a school trip can shape the way students feel when they return home. Whether they are shy or outgoing, introvert or extrovert, the expectations of fun they have when they leave, no doubt tinged with slivers of trepidation, will be alternatively met and dashed. In the process, students will learn how to face challenges, their skills and their limits, and so have a chance to learn about themselves.

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Buying Camping Canopies – What To Look For In A New Canopy

Don’t go on another outing without the shade and protection from the elements that camping canopies provide.

Buying a canopy can keep you and your family happy for years to come and is really no different than choosing any other piece of camping gear. With that in mind, you should consider things like size, materials, included features, shape, color, and what kind of options and replacement parts are available. Camping canopies to cover everything under the sun!

When buying a canopy, size is the first thing you should consider. Measure the area you would like to cover. Make sure to consider height as well if you intend to use your new canopy to shelter a tent, vehicle, atv, etc. Also, take into account how many people will be using the canopy and include room for additional pieces of gear like coolers, chairs, tables, etc. Cover all your bases when choosing a camping canopy.

You have figured out what size you need. Now its time to think about the many ways that you might use your new canopy. If you aren’t sure about all the ways a camping canopy can be used, be sure to check out our blog post titled “The Pros Of Camping Canopies“. As a general rule you should try to stick with a canopy with as many features as possible. Quality is key.

Make sure to select a camping canopy that uses quality materials. Many canopies use reinforced steel frames. Read product descriptions and check with the manufacturer to see what kind of warranty is offered and if replacement parts are available.

Dark colors absorb more of the sun’s heat, but do not show dirt and stains as easily. Light colored canopies help create a cooler space, but are harder to keep looking sharp. Choosing a shape and color is mostly just a matter of personal taste. Options, options, options.

Many camping canopies have options like UV protective coatings, waterproofing, wind screens, and more, making them highly adaptable to almost any situation. Find a canopy that best suits your immediate needs with a lot of available options and you can get the optional stuff when the need arises.