BY CLAY LARROY
Regardless
of whether you are
traveling to a nearby location for the weekend or taking a
week-long destination vacation, you are always going to benefit from some tips
and ideas on how to make the whole process, more fun and less stressful. Take
time each day to alleviate stress while traveling or
vacationing and you will thank yourself for it when you get back home. With all
the chaos, jet-lag, partying and other excitement of travel comes a whole lot
of stress on your mind and body. By the time most vacations are over, another
one is needed to recover so taking a few minutes each day to rejuvenate will
make it easier for you to resume your normal life when it's all over. When you want to
plan a vacation contact me!
The Yukon Territory, in Canada's far northwest, is perhaps best
known as the site of the Klondike Gold Rush. Towns such as Dawson City still
offer a snapshot of the spirit of those times of boom and discovery in the late
19th century. Even the food across the territory recalls the meals of
prospectors, such as sourdough bread and pancakes. However, what might intrigue
adventure or nature lovers more than its human history is its landscape of
endless skies, gigantic lakes and sharp, clean air.
The
Yukon Territory consists mainly of mountain ranges cut by the mighty Yukon
River and its tributaries. Indeed, Canada's highest mountain, Mt Logan, is
situated in the Yukon.
Another popular draw to
the territory is its high recordings of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), ribbons of color that illuminate the
vast night skies.
This
unspoiled wilderness is relatively well served by roads left over from the days
of the gold rush and from an attempt to exploit oil reserves. The Yukon
Territory therefore combines the best of scenes with the best of facilities and
accessibility.
Travel
to Yukon Territory
Getting
There By Air
The main international
services are run by Air Canada (AC) (www.aircanada.com),
with regular flights from Whitehorse to Vancouver. Air North (4N) (www.flyairnorth.com)
provides flights from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver to Whitehorse.
Ferry
Operators
Cruise ships and passenger
and vehicle ferries operate from Bellingham in Washington (USA) and Vancouver
and Prince Rupert in British Columbia, arriving at Skagway in Alaska and
connecting with Whitehorse by bus, or train/bus combination. Whitehorse is
approximately 180km (113 miles) from Skagway. You can obtain ferry information
from the Alaska Marine Highway System (tel: 1 800 642 0066; www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs ).
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