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Texas is big and brawny in every way, a state brimming with natural assets. Whether visiting rugged mountains, sandy beaches, wild canyons or pine tree forests, the “Lone Star State” pleases travelers in a million wonderful ways.

In the northwest panhandle plains, Palo Duro Canyon State Park is located in Canyon, Texas. Comanche and Apache people, Spanish explorers, modern day Texans, and tourists alike have all relished in the bounty of this high plains preserve. Palo Duro Canyon was gradually carved over the course of a million years by the relentless Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River. The result is a canyon that presently measures 120 miles in length, 20 miles in width, and reaches a depth of approximately 800 feet, earning it the popular title “Grand Canyon of Texas.” The canyon’s subtle colors – the red, white, yellow, gray, and lavender- arise from the claystone, sandstone, gypsum and mudstone layered within its walls. Area plant life adds variety to the landscape too, with mesquite, cottonwood, and juniper trees, and Indian blanket and star thistle enlivening the scene. Animals such as the Palo Duro mouse, barbary sheep, roadrunner and longhorn steer may be viewed from the park’s auto routes or scores of hiking, biking and horse trails. Newcomers should stop by the visitor center on the canyon rim, a native stone structure designed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s. For guests who’d like to hear the compelling tale of the “Lone Star State’s” pioneer heritage, the popular “Texas Musical Drama” is performed seasonally at Palo Duro’s outdoor amphitheater.

Big Bend National Park, accessible from Marathon, Alpine, or Marfa/Presidio, is at the mountainous southwest tip of the “Lone Star State.” Aptly named “Big,” this national treasure is certainly vast and wild; it does take several days to truly explore these parklands and the far-flung towns within this region. Travelers should keep an eye (or two) on their gas gauges and fill up their tanks whenever the opportunity arises. Big Bend’s terrain is a contrasting combination of Chisos Mountain woodlands, canyons cut by the mighty Rio Grande, and an enormous expanse of the Chihuahuan Desert. An appealing mix of plants represents both American and Mexican varieties, and the park’s desert-dwelling animals come in all shapes and sizes. There are garden-variety types like skunks and jackrabbits and more ominous residents such as black bears, coyotes and mountain lions. The bird population is considerable, encompassing more than 450 species, offering the greatest collection of winged friends in the entire national park system. Fortunately for visitors, hundreds of miles of roadways and nature trails provide tried-and-true routes for exploring all of Big Bend’s interesting nooks and crannies.

On southeast Texas’ Gulf Coast, Padre Island National Seashore is located in the Gulf of Mexico, southeast of Corpus Christi. This seashore protects the world’s longest remaining undeveloped barrier island and attracts 800,000 visitors each year. For those who like waterworks, count such favorite pastimes here as saltwater fishing, windsurfing and beachcombing for seashells and driftwood. Many visitors seem to enjoy participating in the park’s special hatchling turtle release programs. At these sessions, baby sea turtles whose eggs were incubated at a park facility are carefully set free into Gulf waters. Landlubbers on Padre Island can go bird watching, hiking, biking or horseback riding. All the while, Padre’s rangers present interpretive deck talks and beach or birding walks designed both to entertain and educate guests.

In nearby Brownsville, Texas’ southernmost city, has been billed as “On the Border by the Sea,” offering the best of both worlds for the long- or short-term visitor. Cross the Rio Grande from Brownsville and spend a day in Matamoros, Mexico. Or, visit the Sabal Palm Grove Wildlife Sanctuary, nested on 172 acres. Owned by the Audubon Society, it’s one of the best-preserved Sabal Palm forests in the United States.

A short jaunt to the northeast brings you to Natural Bridge Caverns (located just north of San Antonio). This cavern is one of the world’s premier show caves. One way of entering the South Cavern is to be lowered down a 160-foot shaft on a winch. For those not quite so adventurous, there’s a walk-in tunnel to the bottom of the shaft entrance. Once there, you’ll be awed by stalactites in excess of 6 feet in length, and one that is 14 feet long – among the longest in North America. Above ground, guests enjoy the cave’s namesake, the 60-foot Natural Bridge that spans the sinkhole of the cavern.

Sam Houston National Forest is located 50 miles north of Houston in east Texas’ piney woods. Hiking, fishing, boating, and hunting are the plum activities at this national forest. The 128-mile Lone Star Trail, a designated National Recreation Trail, meanders through Sam Houston, passing a nice variety of woodlands, creeks, lakes and streams along the way. For visitors who’d rather ride than walk, horses and off-road vehicles are permitted in designated areas. The forest’s freshwater lakes provide swimming areas, sailing opportunities, launches for private watercraft, and canoe or paddleboat rentals. Black bass, catfish and bream are common catches for Sam Houston anglers and hunters bag deer, squirrels, ducks and quail. You should also catch glimpses of endangered woodpeckers and bald eagles if you’re diligent.

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Sometimes luxury vacations are difficult to pinpoint, but many who are trying to decide where to go for their vacation often find themselves considering Triple Creek, which is an all inclusive dude ranch in Montana. Four hours west of the Boseman International Airport is a retreat with air that smells of pine with vistas of pine covered mountains, with a purpose of enriching the mind and revitalizing the spirit. Temperatures remain fairly mild here throughout the year.

Triple Creek is an all inclusive dude ranch that a few different magazines have claimed is the number one hotel in the country. This means that it has had to beat out such establishments as the Four Seasons in New York and the Peninsula in Los Angeles for the title.

Guests stay in one of several log cabins that are spread over the grounds. The meals guests enjoy with their luxury vacations at Triple Creek can be delivered right to your cabin or guest room. If you prefer, you can instead head to the dining room at this resort for your meal. The small dining room there seems to be the center of this luxurious place, where four course meals are served to guests. This hotel offers guests personal service and a Best Rate Guarantee as well.

In the mornings, guests are greeted in the lodge with coffee and a hearty breakfast, followed by horseback riding. Guests are also able to take a hike around Como Lake and return in time from all of the days activities just in time to prepare for their dinner reservations. Some of the most popular dinner dishes include fresh local trout, fresh produce, wine and many other available selections as well. The fresh air coupled with a full days activities spur guests appetites and induce a longing for the comfort of the lodge and the cabins there at Triple Creek.

There are many different activities to take part in at Triple Creek during your luxury vacations, including dining, fishing, horse back riding, hiking or just relaxing along the Lake or in the woods. Personal service is a dedication of the staff that works at Triple Creek, and they even offer to guests a hiking back pack with snacks, drinks and sunscreen included! Although the International airport is four hours away from this spot for luxury vacations, guests can forgo the four hour drive by flying right in to Missoula Airport, which is only an hour and a half away from the property.

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A relative small country located in South America, bordered in the north with Colombia, in the South and east with Peru and to the west with the Pacific Ocean, has a population of 14 million people and 256.000 square kilometers. The local currency since 2000 is the US Dollar, which gives travelers coming from the United States a convenience way to pay and manage local prices. The official language is Spanish. English is widely understood in mayor cities and tourist areas.

Ecuador is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, the home of the Galapagos Islands, pristine, white, sandy virgin beaches and national parks scattered along her Pacific coastline. Visitors to Ecuador may enjoy swimming in warm sea waters year round, or venture into the higher mountain ranges for hiking, backpacking, bicycle riding, or just to enjoy the vistas.

Visitors to Ecuador also have a wealth of opportunities to explore the Amazon jungle, its beauties, dangers and unique culinary opportunities. The people of Ecuador are extremely friendly and welcoming to tourists and foreigners, regardless of their origin.

Medical Tourism in Ecuador
People don’t just come to Ecuador to see beautiful sights, but also for their burgeoning medical tourism industry. Facilities like Med Travel Ecuador make traveling to Ecuador for fun and health care easy and enjoyable. “We promote the most competitive medical procedures and technologies not only in Ecuador but South America,” says Pablo Calisto, Director of Med Travel Ecuador. “We’ve partnered with outstanding medical providers and facilities and the largest corporate travel agency in Ecuador to provide the best of both to individuals seeking quality and affordable medical services.”

Tours of Quito Old Town are offered by a variety of tour and travel agents and operators, offering visitors to chance to take a horse-drawn carriage ride through some of the oldest and most beautiful architecture in South America. Travelers can also walk portions of Old Town, discovering and admiring centuries old churches covered with gold dust in their altars, streets still lined with colonial houses and popular plazas where visitors can sit and watch locals. From the Plaza de la Independencia to the Government Palace, Quito Old Colonial City offers visitors a variety of sights, sounds, and exciting opportunities to taste diverse street or restaurant food throughout the city.

Feast your eyes and your imagination on ancient Incan ruins. A country with a rich and diverse history and culture, Ecuador offers a variety of adventures, landmarks, and scenic delights to please individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

When traveling in Ecuador, don’t forget to visit the Chimborazo volcano, with 6.268 meters above see level, the highest summit in Ecuador and the closest point to the sun on earth, nor the spectacular vistas of driving the Quilotoa Loop through the Andes Mountains. The more adventuresome will find a wealth of horseback riding, surfing, hiking and mountaineering opportunities, while city lovers will certainly enjoy the architecture and culture in Ecuador’s museums, restaurants, and hotel facilities and accommodations.

Getting There
It’s easy to travel to Ecuador. All you need is a passport and a ticket. No visa is necessary for American citizens, and there are plenty of direct daily flights from Atlanta, Houston, Miami and New York to Quito (capital) or Guayaquil (port) you can enter Ecuador from her neighboring countries of Peru and Colombia or via international routes to her airports as long as your passport documents are in order. You can also enter by foot or bicycle if you wish. To see dozens of animal, insects, or avian wildlife as you never have before, or to hike the Galapagos Islands, climb a volcano, or go swimming in crystal clear waters, a visit to Ecuador offers travelers what they’re looking for. Friendly, warm, and always exciting, Ecuador is a place you will enjoy and never forget.

“Ecuador is a warm, friendly country that offers more than beautiful landscapes and beach getaways,” says Pramod Goel, CEO and Founder of PlacidWay, an international medical resource for international travelers. “We’re happy to join our efforts with Med Travel to offer medical travelers around the world the best in medical services, procedures and technologies for optimal health and wellness.”

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