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Friday
Mar112011

Bad Weather Vacation Tips from Savvy Travelers

AuthorEllen Barone

In case you hadn’t noticed, vacation weather doesn’t always mimic the brochure photos. It’s more than likely that at least a day or two of your much-anticipated escape will not involve sunshine and Windex-blue skies.

illustration via www.cartoonstock.comOne of the most memorable Alaska adventures my husband Hank and I have enjoyed involved eight days of rain and clouds. Did it stop us? Slowed us down, perhaps, to a more relaxed pace. But did it ruin the vacation? Not a chance. In fact, the moody, misty weather made the Alaskan land and seascapes even more magical. 

We’re not alone. Follow these travel tips from savvy travelers and never again let bad weather spoil a good adventure.


Read my full article on The Adventure Blog at CanadianMountainHolidays.com.

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