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All Arctic
We found 113 testimonials matching your criteria.
We found 113 testimonials matching your criteria.
Oakland, CA
Jul 2018
Coastal Norway & Svalbard
Expedition Ship Ocean Adventurer (charter)
Anazing wildlife and the BEST naturalist/expedition staff I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Mississauga, Canada
Jun 2018
Svalbard, Iceland, and Greenland's East Coast
We would absolutely recommend this adventure to anyone. The most memorable parts were wildlife, polar bears, glaciers, icebergs, hikes, kayaking and so many other adventures. The landscape is stunning. The service was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed the presentations and clinics.
Peru, VT
May 2018
Land of the Ice Bears – An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
Prompt responses from Marybeth and thorough details provided by the whole ExpeditionTrips team. Excellent service from top to bottom. Seeing the geography and the stark contrast from the world we know, and learning more about how and why what happens here affects the rest of the globe was fascinating.
Seattle, WA
Nov 2017
Ultimate Churchill
Top notch. Our guide Eleanor was as knowledgeable as any I have ever had. The rover driver was funny and assured we had best viewing; bus drivers were always on top of things; food was great; can't think of any negative.The helicopter ride was a highlight, although the bears looking up from the tire was pretty darn special. All questions always answered promptly; travel info sent in timely manner. This is the second trip I have planned through ExpeditionTrips and will use them again.
Ardmore, PA
Nov 2017
Churchill – Classic Polar Bear Expedition
Small Group
I saw polar bears! Up close and personal!!!! With airplane cancellations ET reconfigured my trip so I did not miss a day - excellent.
Milwaukee, WI
Oct 2017
Churchill – Classic Polar Bear Expedition
The numerous polar bear sightings were the number one part of the experience. However, the learning opportunities about life in the Arctic region, for both animals and people, was a nice component as well. Top notch service from knowledgeable and friendly people throughout the trip.
Milwaukee, WI
Oct 2017
Churchill – Classic Polar Bear Adventure
The numerous polar bear sightings were the number one part of the experience. However, the learning opportunities about life in the Arctic region, for both animals and people, was a nice component as well.
La Vista, NE
Aug 2017
Circumnavigation of Iceland
ExpeditionTrips was very responsive to any questions or requests I had. It feels more like having a friend plan your trip than using a travel agency. We saw a pod of orca in addition to other animals. The sites we visited were fascinating. The information given was very helpful and interesting. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable.
New Windsor, NY
Jul 2017
Svalbard Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic
Expedition Ship Ocean Atlantic
Kayaking was wonderful. The captain's handling of the ship to maximize viewing of polar bears was impressive. And the ship was well suited to the conditions, being able to access areas that other, less reinforced ships were not able to.
Thousand Oaks, CA
Jul 2017
Circumnavigation of Iceland
Every day was a new adventure with spectacular natural wonders—Iceland is truly a land of fire and ice! But it was the warmth and talent of the Icelanders we met that was most memorable—from a wonderful musical performance on Flatey Island to meeting a family that makes their living on Vigur Island collecting Eider down to a lively theatrical performance at the world-class Herring Museum on Siglufjordur. The service was nonpariel! As a photographer I was especially impressed by the one-on-one attention of the NatGeo photographers. The expedition experts—Dagny, Alica, Javier, and Jacob—were very knowledgeable and personable. The captain and crew were amazing!
Windhoek, Namibia
Jul 2017
Circumnavigation of Iceland
Most memorable moments: Grimsey Island in the evening with lots of puffins nesting on a cliff, Flatey Island for the beautiful bird life, and the lagoon with the icebergs from the glacier. ExpeditionTrips is always ready to give all the information requested in a way that is both very professional and very friendly.
Morton, IL
Jul 2017
North Pole
The actual Pole visit was surprisingly fun although getting there is where the action is. Making landfall on several of the 192 Franz Joseph Land Islands was exciting and beautiful. For me seeing the wildlife—and especially the polar bears—kept me mystified. I've seen polar bears before, but it never gets old. They are such cute carnivores as they sniff the air sizing you up for a meal. If you're into ornithology, it's a birders paradise. You cannot give enough accolades to the knowledgeable, professional, and friendly staff.
Fitchburg, WI
Jun 2017
Svalbard – Realm of the Polar Bear
The most memorable part of this expedition was the crew's dedication to provide opportunities to see polar bears and other mammals. Clean accommodations and great food.
ExpeditionTrips was always available to answer questions and provide documentation in a timely manner.
Orlando, FL
Jun 2017
North Spitsbergen – Polar Bear Special
Seeing polar bears in their natural environment was incredible.
The staff on the Plancius were phenomenal. They tended to our every need, and were very accommodating.
Expedition Specialist Jessica Apfel was very responsive—she made sure that we were prepared for everything, and we took care of everything we needed to ahead of our trip.
Kinnelon, NJ
Jun 2017
Svalbard – Spitsbergen Polar Bear Expedition
Expedition Ship Ocean Nova (78 Passengers)
Lakeland, FL
Jun 2017
North Spitsbergen – Polar Bear Special
While we didn't see as many polar bears as we had hoped (due to ice conditions – nature rules!) the incredible blue whales feeding just beside the ship more than made up for that lack. Sailing through the sea ice, viewing glaciers and icebergs up close, and hiking on the tundra are indescribably exquisite experiences.
Pawtucket, RI
Jun 2017
North Spitsbergen – Polar Bear Special
Research Ship Ortelius
We saw three polar bears on the floating ice sheets! And walruses a foot away from us on the beach.
Everything went smoothly and it was all well-organized.
Folsom, CA
Jun 2017
Svalbard – Spitsbergen Encounter
Research Ship Akademik Ioffe
This ship and expedition leader took extra steps to allow us to see the polar bear on ice. Truly a memorable experience!
Orlando, FL
Jun 2017
North Spitsbergen – Polar Bear Special
What was the most memorable part of the trip? This is a difficult question because there were so many memorable parts. If I had to narrow it down, I would say the first time a polar bear saunter into view was certainly an incredible experience. The first time I saw the sea ice was another memorable part. To essentially come upon what appeared to be a never ending collection of beautiful floating ice was awe inspiring. Finally, I would say the polar plunge. It was both an amazing and terribly painful experience that I absolutely loved.
Austin, TX
May 2017
Land of the Ice Bears – An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
Solo kayaking to an isolated ice shelf to watch seals and guilemots in complete silence and serenity—most memorable.
Morton, IL
Jul 2016
Canadian Maritimes: Fins and Fiddles
The staff was professional and friendly, I believe they knew every ones first name by the end of the trip. There was never a question that went unanswered nor a reasonable request that went unfulfilled. It felt like family.
To Expedition Specialist Jennifer Santoyo at ET – I really appreciate your short notice effort to get me on this trip. Most people either would not have attempted this or followed through with such enthusiasm. Thanks again!
Washington, DC
Jul 2016
Canadian Maritimes: Fins and Fiddles
We had a very good trip and I enjoyed it more than I anticipated. The Akademik Ioffe was much improved over my last visit on it of 17 years ago...But all in all, I was very, very pleased with the trip and very happy that I elected to do it. It was so refreshing and a good mix of nature and sightseeing, and much needed fresh air and exercise.
The naturalists were wonderful, two in particular (Brian and Jacques). The staff handling the zodiacs were simply terrific. The photographer (Debra) was excellent and gave a terrific presentation on the horses of Sable Island. That was a nice touch. I didn't attempt the cycling or kayaking but those who did loved it.
Quebec, CA
Jul 2016
Svalbard – Spitsbergen Encounter
I went there to see polar bears and other arctic wildlife. On our trip, we were extremely lucky and saw 20 polar bears and had amazing encounters with seals, walrus, puffins. It was an awesome experience.
The service by the guides and staff was excellent! They were always available to answer our questions. They were also always looking for birds or wildlife. They also always went the extra mile to ensure that we had amazing encounter with polar bears, walrus or to fulfill our request such as a polar plunge.
Worcester, MA
Jul 2016
Svalbard – Realm of the Polar Bear
The trip was great. The ship ventured into the ice and we were rewarded with multiple polar sightings. On our landings, we saw walruses, arctic fox, reindeer, seals, and many bird varieties.
The expedition staff were without exception knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and friendly. They showed great dedication to providing their guests with the experiences they sought while keeping them safe and being protective of the environment.
The trip always met my expectations and often exceeded them.
Kerala, India
Jul 2016
Svalbard – Realm of the Polar Bear
I enjoyed the nice view of glaciers. Polar bears, whales and other animal sightings was very pleasant and enjoyable. The level of service was very good. I would definitely plan future trips with ET and recommend ET to friends, relatives, and colleagues.
Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
Jul 2016
Svalbard – Spitsbergen Encounter
The wildlife was amazing. It was a very relaxing trip—an adventure of a lifetime, buck list check off.
The level of service was absolutely top rate. The naturalists were experts in their field and worked so hard to make sure we had a wonderful time and that we had full appreciation of the wonders the Arctic had to offer.
My experience planning the trip with ExpeditionTrips was excellent. I received prompt responses to questions. They were very organized.
Hong Kong
Jul 2016
North Pole
The ship was amazing, a highlight in itself. [Other highlights were] icebreaking on the way to the North Pole, the Pole, polar bears, and Franz Joseph Land.
White Hall, MD
Jul 2016
North Pole
If you like the "different" do what it takes to make this trip happen. Surpassed all measurements. Perfection at the ultimate level.
Incline Village, NV
Jun 2016
Iceland & Svalbard – Expedition North
Luxury Expedition Ship Silver Explorer
Seeing the beauty of the Arctic region for the first time. It was a sight beyond my imagination and expectations. Loved the walruses and the fact we could see them up close.
The service was great. We enjoyed the ship. It was not too big but sufficiently large that neither my husband or I felt confined. We also enjoyed the seating arrangements at meal times that enable us to interact with a variety of different people over the course of the trip.
Ashland, OR
Jun 2016
Land of the Ice Bears – An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
The trip was great, we saw many cool animals. The captain was extraordinary - very skilled at finding great sights and very enthusiastic and welcoming. Always a pleasure [to work with ExpeditionTrips]- you know me well.
Selangor, Malaysia
Jun 2016
Iceland, Jan Mayen & Spitsbergen
Keep up the good work. Sea Spirit is a very comfortable ship for a polar expedition. We had close encounters with the belugas and walruses. I enjoyed zodiac cruising in pristine landscapes with countless icebergs, and meeting like-minded people on the expedition.
San Francisco, CA
Jun 2016
Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland
Captain and expedition leader were enthusiastic, well informed and interested in maximizing our viewing experience. Ship staff - dining and cabin - were particularly notable.
Eugene, OR
Jun 2016
Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland
For those considering the trip, stop thinking now and buy your ticket! Outstanding, several of the staff were on board our Antarctic trip so it was like "old home week" when we boarded in Svalbard; what a great feeling. The naturalists were knowledgeable, accessible and friendly. As always my expectations were high and they outdid themselves. The most memorable parts were wildlife sightings: a pod of blue whales off the Svalbard coast, and a polar bear mom and 2 cubs.
Eureka, CA
Jun 2016
Iceland, Jan Mayen & Spitsbergen
The most memorable experience was being around people who thrive in the Arctic/Antarctic environment - polar explorers, survival instructors, authors, and Arctic adventurists. The second most memorable moment was kayaking among the belugas, walrus and ice. I try never to have expectations, but to be in the moment, which, of course, was divine. The food was very good and fresh. The level of service could not be improved.
Concord, NC
Nov 2015
Churchill – Classic Polar Bear Adventure
The most memorable [part] was seeing polar bears so close and so many-38. Our guide, Sheri, was devoted to our group seeing bears and enjoying our trip. We also had an unexpected show of the Northern Lights for over an hour. Far exceeded [my expectations]. I was wowed every day. [ExpeditionTrips had] great communication and recommendations. So glad I found you.
New Milford, CT
Sep 2015
Great! Loved all of the islands, and hiking along the cliffs.
Orinda, CA
Aug 2015
The Northwest Passage
Expedition Ship Sea Adventurer
Fantastic! It was what we hoped for, but more—utterly amazing wildlife viewing which included 51 polar bears, being in a pod of Beluga whales in the zodiacs, and two arctic wolves! Several staff contributed their own areas of expertise, and we benefited from each one of them. We "went along for the ride" without preconceived expectations of what we would see, and what we experienced was far more than we hoped for.
Nova Scotia, Canada
Aug 2015
Canadian Arctic & Greenland
Luxury Expedition Ship Sea Explorer
Exceeded my expectations. I've been to the Arctic twice before: Svalbard and East Greenland. I saw much more wildlife this time and had cultural opportunities never before offered to such an extent. I especially will remember throat singing by an Inuit woman in Arctic Bay. The level of service from expedition leaders and the historian were top notch. Especially loved hanging out with Dr. Bob at Thule beach sites.
New York, NY
Aug 2015
Iceland Circumnavigation – Fire and Ice
Expedition Ship Ocean Nova (78 Passengers)
ExpeditionTrips' assistance was excellent. They answered my questions promptly and accurately and when they didn't have the answer at their fingertips, they sought it out and provided it quickly. The zodiac rides were exhilarating and the guides worked hard to make it an adventure. The staff and guides were excellent.
Lake Oswego, OR
Jul 2015
Svalbard – Realm of the Polar Bear
Great customer service from ship staff, and great food. We were fortunate to have clear weather, which greatly enhanced wildlife sightings and landing abilities. Exceeded my expectations, and I've traveled to over 70 countries, with groups, solo, and with different providers.
Lake Oswego, OR
Jul 2015
Svalbard – Realm of the Polar Bear
Great weather...good wildlife viewing – polar bears (4) and walrus (55-60). I am confident that expedition team positioned us the best they could to see what was there. The daily planning was awesome with activities in morning and afternoon (e.g. landings/zodiac cruises/lectures) and no wasted blocks of time.
Dubai, UAE
Jul 2015
Svalbard – Spitsbergen Explorer
My first polar experience to Svalbard was really AMAZING!! And therefore, the second and third are definitely on the way. I must say this trip–from the booking handling up to the the very last day at the airport–was arranged perfectly and beyond my expectation. The encounter with polar bears in the sea ice was definitely the highlight of the trip! And sea kayaking offered a closeness with nature, as well as the tundra hike.
Armonk, NY
Jul 2015
Iceland & Greenland – Disko Bay and the Southern Fjords
We had a good trip! Greenland was where we wanted to go and we're glad we went. Although the mainland is 80% ice covered, the coast is not—small towns and settlements were interesting. We would probably go on the ship again, if it was traveling to a location in which we were interested as it was comfortable and pleasant. Staff were well trained, accommodating, and nice.
Kennebunk, ME
Jul 2015
Svalbard – Spitsbergen
Wonderful trip! We saw so many exciting things: polar bears, beluga whales, puffins, minke whales, blue whales, walruses, reindeer, seals, and many different types of birds. We had amazing hikes and beautiful Zodiac cruises. The pace of the trip was perfect. I loved the hiking and I LOVED seeing the wildlife so close! The staff on board was excellent....very friendly, fun, knowledgeable, safety conscious, and hard working. ExpeditionTrips was prompt, courteous, and professional.
Duvall, WA
Jul 2015
Arctic Watch
We had a wonderful time on the Arctic Watch Trip. The most exciting part was viewing the beluga whales up close. Two nights after dinner we spent hours watching and photographing the whales and their young splashing in the shallows of the river. Arctic Watch is an amazing and beautiful place with it's isolation and desolation. Each family member takes part in the running of the camp which makes it even more special because it made us feel like part of the family. They participated in the daily trips and ate at our tables with us. Also the emphasis on safety was also very comforting. The staff was outstanding. Always very polite and helpful. The guides were also very knowledgeable and personable as they showed us the countryside on various forms of transportation (ATV, kayaks, rafting, hiking).
Sanibel, FL
Jun 2015
Land of the Ice Bears - Arctic Svalbard
Our trip was excellent. The most memorable parts of this journey was the Polar Bear coming right up to the bow of the boat and the wonderful hour we spent with the whales. The naturalist lectures were something to look forward to on a daily basis.
Athens, GA
Jun 2015
Land of the Ice Bears - Arctic Svalbard
Superb, everything went smoothly. The level of service that the staff and naturalist guides delivered was outstanding. The most memorable parts were seeing polar bears, whales, walrus, glaciers, and the midnight sun.
Gilford, NH
Jun 2015
Wild Norway & Svalbard
Expedition Ship Ocean Adventurer (charter)
Excellent! The most memorable parts were cruising the Lofoton Islands, museum in Longyearbyen, seeing polar bear and walrus on beach, and the scenery on Spitsbergen.
Naples, FL
May 2015
Circumnavigate Iceland
The team at ExpeditionTrips was very helpful every step of the way. Many parts of our Icelandic tour on the Fram were outstanding including the ship, the crew and the excursions. This tour included birds, land animals and geology in a very interesting country based on an outstanding vessel. The staff were very competent and friendly. The expedition guides included an ornithologist and a geologist. All of the expedition guides were knowledgeable, friendly and outstanding.
Victoria BC
May 2015
Norwegian Fjords and Polar Bears
The ambiance in every department was exceptional and the food absolutely delicious. The organization of the Zodiacs and the tour buses was well done. I felt very safe at all times. The service in every department of the ship was first class. The lectures very informative. It surpassed my expectations by a longshot. ExpeditionTrips' assistance with any question was handled very well and immediately.
Sep 2014
Epic High Arctic
Luxury Expedition Ship Sea Explorer
Expedition Trips has booked many of my most memorable journeys, including the Arctic and Antarctic. I know I will benefit from their expertise and good care whenever I book with ET. Although our itinerary changed completely due to ice conditions, the staff made the best of it. We ended up with wonderful wildlife sightings and visited communities that hadn't expected us until hours before. They were wonderfully hospitable and happy to have us visit.
Aug 2014
Arctic Quest
Expedition Ship Sea Adventurer
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The staff was really good, simply speaking we were on holidays and the the staff and crew did perfectly. Not an inch of error. The cordial and friendly atmosphere on board the Sea Adventurer was superb. Everyone, from the hotel kitchen, reception, bar and waiter to the expedition crew, was caring and superb. Safety was paramount.
Ontario, Canada
Aug 2014
The Northwest Passage
Research Ship Akademik Ioffe
Expedition Trips was so helpful when I was booking my trip, always available to answer questions. The Northwest Passage expedition was fantastic! Seeing 22 polar bears on the ice floes was something I will never forget! Every staff member was so friendly, always took time to answer questions, and were so enthusiastic about the wildlife and the scenery we saw. The trip more than met my expectations. All the information seminars were so interesting. The staff was always willing to tell stories about the areas we visited. I couldn't have hoped for a better trip.
Mexico City
Jul 2014
Greenland & Iceland
We enjoyed it very much. We found a new and different world. Most memorable: meeting local people and seeing how they live and the glacier at Illulisat. The staff was most kind and helpful. The guides were well experienced. Your assistance was excellent. Every time we had a query we got an answer right away.
Toronto, Canada
Jul 2014
Luxury Expedition Ship L'Austral
Our trip was wonderful. The country very interesting, and the people are great. The service was terrific. You are doing a great job and were always available to answer my questions. Everything was perfect from your end of the trip.
Paris, France
Jul 2014
Svalbard – Spitsbergen Encounter
Assistance was very good, and we got full support from ExpeditionTrips when the cruise departure date was changed.
The trip was absolutely fantastic! Great and very experienced team, amazing landscapes, and lots of animals, especially polar bears!
Los Angeles, CA
Jul 2014
Svalbard – Spitsbergen
Your assistance greatly helped us to know the advantage and shortcoming of boarding a small ship vs large cruise line to go on a polar expedition trip. All staff, especially the team leader, dedicated their entire effort to ensure every program to be successful. The moment that our Polar research ship crossed the 80 degree north latitude line was the most memorable part!
Gujarat, India
Jul 2014
Svalbard – Spitsbergen
The whole trip exceeded my expectations. The staff was very warm, the food excellent, overall the experience was excellent and I shall cherish this forever. The trip was excellenct, and the best moment was a polar bear making a meal of a seal. The captain of the ship and our expedition leader were very adventurous. Their tracking of the different Arctic birds and animals was excellent. Very good team work.
Sierra Vista, AR
Jun 2014
Svalbard – Spitsbergen
The daily excursions ashore were the most memorable part of the expedition. Our cabin was surprisingly spacious and very comfortable. ExpeditionTrips' expedition specialist was outstanding. Very helpful.
Holladay, UT
Jun 2014
Land of the Ice Bears – An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
The trip was great! The staff was very good and the scenery was unbelievable. I got great pictures of the polar bears and the trip was very memorable.
Ellicot City, MD
Jun 2014
Land of the Ice Bears
The Arctic is very interesting – very fragile, animals and plants struggle to survive. I really loved seeing polar bears in the wild, but most enjoyed our close encounter with a very active walrus on the beach. The number and kinds of birds was awesome; seeing reindeer and arctic foxes was also a thrill! The level of service was excellent all around, as it is on National Geographic tours.
Alberta, Canada
Jun 2014
Iceland & Svalbard
Expedition Ship Island Sky (charter)
This is the 2nd best trip we have taken…the first being Antarctrica, South Georgia and the Falklands. The staff at ExpeditionTrips is wonderful,and have done a great job in organizing this trip for us.
The memories of this trip will last forever, the first sighting of our first Polar Bear was just breathtaking, we were struck by the magnificent bear. The Arctic foxes put on quite a show for us, and the walruses…well, they are similar to the Elephant Seals in South Georgia. This trip had everything, not forgetting the wonderful Atlantic Puffins….did I mention whales! Well, we saw so many and they put on quite a show for us too!
Keep up the good work, and we look forward to doing more business with you.
New Zealand
Sep 2013
The most memorable parts of this trip were the hikes, icebergs and scenery. ExpeditionTrips was superb with helping to plan my trip. They were efficient and promptly replied to all my questions. I would definitely book with them in the future and recommend them to friends.
Sep 2013
Given the nature of the trip we were about to meet some interesting people. This was a bonus for me. It wasn't the normal tourist feeling, people were focused on the experience and how special it was.
Sep 2013
A superb itinerary in a magnificent area of Greenland. The expedition staff worked as an effective and professional team with a very appropriate attention to safety and interpretation. Excellent servic.
New Zealand
Sep 2013
East Greenland
The most memorable parts of this trip were the hikes, icebergs and scenery. I visited Disco Bay West Greenland last year and wanted to see the NE coast too. ExpeditionTrips was superb with helping to plan my trip. They were efficient and promptly replied to all my questions. I would definitely book with them in the future and recommend them to friends.
New Zealand
Sep 2013
East Greenland
Luxury Expedition Ship Sea Spirit
The most memorable parts of this trip were the hikes, icebergs and scenery. I visited Disco Bay West Greenland last year and wanted to see the NE coast too. ExpeditionTrips was superb with helping to plan my trip. They were efficient and promptly replied to all my questions. I would definitely book with them in the future and recommend them to friends.
Indian Shores, FL
Aug 2013
Baffin Island and Greenland Explorer
The level of service of the staff and naturalist guides was superb, the Ioffe had a "deep bench" with several excellent guides, some of the best.
Orinda, CA
Jul 2013
Greenland and Iceland
I've been meaning to drop you a note to tell you how we liked our trip to Greenland on the Polar Pioneer. We loved it! All in all, a really good trip, and we'd recommend it to anybody. This was the 2nd trip we've booked with ExpeditionTrips.com, so we're obviously satisfied.
Jul 2013
Svalbard – Spitsbergen
A well organised cruise, staff and expedition leader did their upmost to ensure we saw so much of the wildlife and experience the geology and Tundra of Spitsbergen, a memorable trip. Thank You!
Ventura, CA
Jun 2013
Land of the Ice Bears
The expedition leaders and all of the staff on our trip made the whole experience a learning, fascinating, fun, friendly adventure! The level of service was exceptional. I felt very comfortable approaching any of the staff and guides. The very personal, one-on-one relationships aboard the ship exceeded my expectations.
Jun 2013
The staff and crew of Polar Pioneer worked so closely together to maximize every opportunity that we had to enjoy the amazing Arctic environment.
Emerald Hills, CA
May 2013
Norwegian Fjords and Polar Bears
The staff and naturalist guides were excellent, all the way around. The natural beauty of the area and the archaeology in the Orkneys and Shetlands far exceeded my expectations. The unbelievable beauty of the Norwegian coastline and the wonderful, fun passengers were memorable parts of the expedition. Planning our trip with ExpeditionTrips was great. Excitement and enthusiasm are always there with ET.
Port Pirie, South Australia
Aug 2012
Circumnavigation of Spitsbergen
Thanks for organising our trip - we had a WONDERFUL time!! We were completely rapt in the whole voyage! The highlight, of course, was our great encounter with the polar bears and all the other wildlife we saw. Henrik was a great leader, and Sue and the team made all the organisation appear to just happen. We loved the friendly, casual and fun atmosphere on the ship.
London, UK
Aug 2012
Spitsbergen, Greenland & Iceland
We have striven, we have sought and we have found. Of course our little expedition is not in the same realm as those of the great polar explorers of the past but it is a little taste. Perhaps we can retain some of the beauty, serenity and timelessness of the far northern world we have travelled in. Better still that we can take it back to our everyday lives.
Washington DC
Jul 2012
Svalbard & Norway
Luxury Expedition Ship Silver Explorer
What really inspired us to take this trip was our first two trips on the Silver Explorer -- this is our third. Although we generally prefer land-based travel, this ship goes places you just can't see any other way, and the staff is incredible. The highlight of the trip was, as expected, close viewing of polar bears, including an incredible, close-range view of two bears, eating on an ice floe.
The expedition team is wonderful, both very adept at getting the passengers safely and efficiently to the wildlife and terrain, and very knowledgeable about all of the relevant areas -- wildlife, geology, glaciology, history. And back on board, the restaurant and hotel staff provide luxury and personal attention. It's a great combination.
Portland, OR
Jun 2012
Svalbard Polar Bear Quest
Expedition Ship Quest
You guys are always great. Whether we are planning well in advance or at the last minute, everyone works hard to make sure it all comes together. Customer service is always a 10!
Ottawa, Canada
Sep 2011
Canadian Arctic - Northwest Passage
Your office staff arranged everything well and we didn't have one hitch—despite the postal strike and our late sign-up. You're definitely a TEN! You excelled at making it a smooth process, attending to the details and getting answers to special questions when a flight had to be changed. The trip surpassed my hopes.
Thornwood, NY, United States
Aug 2011
Expedition Svalbard and Norway
The ExpeditionTrips staff is excellent, and although I haven't met Emily or Shelley, I'd like to! I really feel like I'm talking with friends! We did the Antarctica trip and felt that the Arctic was our 'progression.' You can't beat the crew of the ship, their attention to detail is amazing.
Hartsville, SC
Jul 2011
Svalbard – Realm of the Polar Bear
After Antarctica, we wanted to explore the Arctic. Kayaking in the ice was one of the most memorable experiences. The ship was everything we expected and the expedition staff was very knowledgeable. All of the crew was knowledgeable and helpful. Tim, the kayaking leader was very friendly and helpful. The trip was all good, and we will use you in the future.
Oakville, ON, Canada
May 2011
Norwegian Fjords and Polar Bears
It was a great experience. April and Emily were super helpful. We have no suggestions for improvement - it was that good! The trip was just great in all respects. Ship's staff was wonderful. Expedition staff were great also, very knowledgeable and very approachable.
Indianapolis, IN
Jul 2010
Land of the Ice Bears - An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
The customer service I've received from ExpeditionTrips is definitely outstanding. Someone is always there to answer questions and help. This is the 4th time we have booked through you and we will keep coming back for more small ship cruises.
Taunton, United Kingdom
Jun 2010
Land of the Ice Bears - An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
ExpeditionTrips' efficient, friendly and helpful service was up to the usual standard and I will certain use you again for future trips of this sort! The trip lived broadly up to expectations and the good weather helped a lot.
Eden Prairie, MN
Jun 2010
Land of the Ice Bears - An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
I would rate you a resounding 10 out of 10 and will recommend you to others! ExpeditionTrips made sure that all of our materials were delivered in a timely manner and every contact I had with your company was terrific! The trip absolutely exceeded all of my expectations! The staff was exceptional!!!
Washington, D.C.
Aug 2009
Greenland Exploration
Luxury Expedition Ship Silver Explorer
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Working with ExpeditionTrips was a very positive experience for us. We are avid travelers; but cruise travel of any sort, much less this sort of adventure cruise, was new to us and we definitely felt the need for guidance early in the process. Our program manager was fantastic; I talked to her many times and she was always most helpful.
Houston, TX
Jul 2009
Svalbard – Expedition Spitsbergen
Had a great trip!! The staff was remarkable! After we checked in, the service staff was given a list with our check-in pictures and names, and they addressed us by name starting the first day of our trip! The ship was wonderful! I actually had cabinets I didn't use!! The common areas were very nice and comfortable. We used the hot tubs and that was fun!
Berkshire, England
Jul 2009
Land of the Ice Bears - An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
First of all, it was a wonderful expedition for us and we really enjoyed it. We have returned with many photographs which are a visual reminder of a truly fantastic experience. We were so fortunate to see many polar bears, with cubs, walrus, seals, hundreds of thousands of birds and to cap it all a blue whale.
Birkerød, Denmark
Jul 2009
Svalbard – Expedition Spitsbergen
We have had a fantastic trip! - thank you so much. Everything on board and on this trip was superb, and we have only praise. Wouldn't hesitate to book again with ExpeditionTrips, and have already recommended your company to friends. You were always quick to give us answers to our questions, and there was a feeling of being understood.
Jackson, WY
Jul 2009
Land of the Ice Bears - An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
I wanted to take this trip to give my kids a chance to see a wild place. Breaking through the ice pack, seeing polar bears and the whales were our favorite experiences. The staff, guides and crew were excellent, very knowledgeable and were great with the kids. The photography instruction was outstanding.
Tampa, FL
Jul 2009
Land of the Ice Bears - An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
ExpeditionTrips - You guys are the best!!!! I wish I could book all my trips though you! This adventure exceeded expectations for beauty of scenery, and number of bears. I wanted to travel to the Arctic to view the polar bears. The best moment was when an adolescent bear came right up to the ship!
Jefferson, MD
Jul 2009
Svalbard – Expedition Spitsbergen
This cruise really exceeded our expectations, and we were totally pampered! The crew and expedition leaders did everything they could to make the trip enjoyable. We really felt we were getting personal service; everyone, even the people behind the buffet, knew us by name within a few days.
Madison, CT
Jul 2009
Expedition Svalbard and Norway
This was the first time in 40 years that I didnt book all of our travel arrangements myself and I was extremely pleased with the staff I worked with at ExpeditionTrips. I cant point to a single flaw in the services that were rendered; promises made promises kept. Thank you!
Santa Monica, CA
Jun 2009
Circumnavigation of Spitsbergen
ExpeditionTrips was responsive, friendly, and great to work with! I always felt I was being taken care of... you kept checking in with me about paperwork, etc and that was wonderful. The staff, guides and crew were friendly, knowledgeable and had a good energy level.
Chandler, AZ
Jun 2009
Expedition Svalbard and Norway
This was an excellent trip! I would recommend ExpeditionTrips, as we have booked through you twice and both trips have completely met our expectations. We would definitely travel with SilverSea again. The level of service, food and willingness to ensure that we were happy and comfortable was unsurpassed.
Loveland, CO
Jun 2009
Expedition Svalbard and Norway
The service from ExpeditionTrips was very responsive, and I would book through ExpeditionTrips again. We had been looking for a good trip to the Arctic, and the most memorable parts were seeing the wildlife and cutting through the ice.
Chicago IL
Jul 2008
Land of the Ice Bears - An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
This is the second trip I have booked through ExpeditionTrips, and I trust you to make sure that everything is ok. Nothing was overlooked. The trip was super, and the naturalists were wonderful and enthusiastic. I was very impressed with Richard, Ian and Tom.
Boston, MA
Jun 2008
Land of the Ice Bears - An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
We have arranged over a dozen trips with ExpeditionTrips and the customer service received while planning this trip was a 10+ (as usual)! The trip exceeded our expectations; we loved the ship, the food was excellent and we saw several bears and walruses! We have never had a better group of guides on any trip.
Paris, France
Jun 2008
Land of the Ice Bears
We were definitely happy with our experience booking through ExpeditionTrips. The trip exceeded our expectations. Even with the big time difference, we always had a prompt response to our questions and always got good follow up. The trip also enabled us to try to live one of our dreams - get a chance to see polar bears in their natural habitat.
Cloverdale, CA
Jul 2003
Land of the Ice Bears - An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
The trip surpassed all our expectations! The Captain, crew and staff were all outstanding - most professional and helpful, and the ship well 'groomed.' We met some wonderful people, and 'leaders' of the various areas. And, the expedition leaders and staff overdid themselves to be sure we saw polar bears.
San Fransisco, CA
Svalbard – Polar Bear Quest
Research Ship Origo
It was a great trip! We saw lots of bears and walruses, which I adore, no matter how horrible they smell. And we spent our last afternoon walking with reindeer. The rest of the group that was hiking higher up in the area said that, from above, it looked like a mixed herd of people and reindeer. THAT was magic.
Antwerpen, Belgium
Svalbard – Polar Bear Quest
Research Ship Origo
Leaving tomorrow from Iceland and Greenland. I wish to sincerely thank you for a most marvelous and unique experience.
Toronto, Canada
North Pole
ExpeditionTrips.com was beyond excellent. I will ABSOLUTELY booking future trips with them for peace of mind. They are true experts!
Richmond, VA
Svalbard – Spitsbergen
This was truly the adventure of a lifetime, and Expedition Trips did an outstanding job of preparing us for what to expect and what to bring with us. I give you a ten rating for excellence, and I would definitely book again with ExpeditionTrips and would recommend you to friends. You and your colleagues were so easy to work with and so competent and prompt in responding to inquiries and requests that it was a pleasure dealing with you.
Fitchburg, WI
In Search of the Northern Lights
Joy, as before, is great to work with. She got answers to all of my questions in a timely manner. Since I have also taken Natural Habitat's polar bear watching trip to Churchill and have always wanted to see a good display of northern lights, this trip was just what I wanted to complete my Arctic winter experience. The whole trip was memorable.
Silver Spring, MD
In Search of the Northern Lights
ExpeditionTrips was wonderful and I will book future trips with you. My Program Manager, who helped me decide on the trip, was outstanding. I was concerned about my mother, who is 78 with limited mobility (she uses a walker). She really wanted to come along, but I needed to make sure she would be able to participate and not feel left out.
Huntsville, UT
Norway's Fjords & Arctic Svalbard
This trip was better than I had expected, and the guides, staff and crew were great. We had even asked one of the naturalists about places to see in Chile, and he wrote up a list for us complete with recommended restaurants! The schedule was revised around wildlife sightings.
Kfar-Saba, Israel
Classic Polar Bear Expedition
This is the third time I have used ExpeditionTrips, and I will definitely continue using you based on our recent experience. Previously I have been to Antarctica and Ecuador with your company and I had all the reason to believe that this trip would be as successful as the previous ones. I was right...
Rio Grande, NJ
Tundra Lodge Adventure
On trips like this, we like having presentations about the area and the wildlife which they did each evening. They worked very well together, too. Accommodations, as expected, in the Tundra Lodge were basic yet comfortable.
Morton, IL
Svalbard – Spitsbergen
Topped my expectations. I wouldn't change a thing. The staff and guides were better than expected. The wildlife was the most memorable part of the expedition. My experience working with ExpeditionTrips was a 10. You helped process a lot of information correctly in a short time and put up with all of my questions. Thanks so much.
Richmond, VA
Svalbard – Spitsbergen
This was truly the adventure of a lifetime, and Expedition Trips did an outstanding job of preparing us for what to expect and what to bring with us. I give you a ten rating for excellence, and I would definitely book again with ExpeditionTrips and would recommend you to friends. You and your colleagues were so easy to work with and so competent and prompt in responding to inquiries and requests that it was a pleasure dealing with you.
Foxrock, Ireland
North Pole
ExpeditionTrips excelled with the speed of your response. It met my expectations. No need for changes. Lectures from Bob and Mickoyai were excellent. Dave was constant entertainment. Apart from the North Pole, seeing polar bears in the wild was the most memorable part of the expedition.
Seatac, WA
Ultimate Churchill
Land Based Adventures Small Group
You all get a TEN! No complaints - all kudos. You get us there and you get us back home! Can't say enough good things about our driver, the Polar Rover drivers, helicopter pilots, or the dog sledders.
Seatac, WA
Ultimate Churchill
Land Based Adventures Small Group
Since last year, we had seen the penguins, I really wanted to see polar bears and talked both Lynda and Donna into accompanying me. The most memorable part was probably the group we were with. Don't think there is any room for improvement as our days were very full and no room for much else. Our guide was outstanding, providing whatever we asked for and more. All the staff were great, and went above and beyond the call to help us and get us where we needed to be. They got us all up (those of us with the Disturb signs on our doors) at midnight to try to see the Aurora. I don't know how you could have done much better! I always recommend you to people who are thinking about traveling!


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Katy Laster concentrates her practice on employment law, health care law, and commercial litigation. Ms. Laster's employment practice includes advising clients in areas such as:
- Advising, negotiating and preparing employment contracts
- Counseling on non-compete and trade secrets issues, and handling various labor and employment regulatory issues
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- The Family and Medical Leave Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- Wage and hour issues arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Ms. Laster also handles contested matters on behalf of employers and employees in both state and federal courts, which includes work on complex matters such as trade secret claims and disputes regarding covenants not to compete and employment contracts generally.
Ms. Laster's health care and commercial litigation experience encompasses work on a broad range of complex matters including, but not limited to:
- Drafting and negotiating employment, independent contractor, recruitment, and other health care-related agreements
- Advising on and handling state and federal fraud and abuse issues, including government investigations and litigation of Stark, Anti-kickback, and False Claims violations
- Fiduciary duty and trust claims
- Tennessee Securities Act and Tennessee Consumer Protection Act claims
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The Princeton Family Center for Education, Inc. (PFCE) offers training programs in Bowen family systems theory, a natural systems theory that offers a broad new perspective on human behavior.
Dr. Murray Bowen's theory is a body of knowledge about human emotional functioning in family, work and social systems. This knowledge provides a guide for more responsible functioning in one's own life. The Princeton Family Center is a nonprofit educational institution teaching Bowen theory to professionals, organizational leaders and members of the general public. Courses and training programs are offered annually during the academic year and are held in Princeton, New Jersey.
The family you grew up in is probably the most valuable resource you have for understanding your own emotional reactivity.
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The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority reported a 50.5 percent decline in profits for the months of April through June compared to the same three-month period last year.
In its third quarter report issued today, MTGA reported profits (net income) of $11.6 million. These profits do not take into account distributions to the Tribal government. While the report does not detail the distributions for the three-month period, the report estimated that distributions to the Tribal government for the 12 months of fiscal year 2010 would be $59 million.
MTGA officials attributed the overall decline in profits in large part to a lower hold percentage in table games. Table game revenue declined 11.2 percent and slot revenues fell 3 percent for a combined gaming revenue decrease of 4.9 percent to $321 million. Non-gaming revenue fell 8.7 percent to $61.1 million.
MTGA's Pocono Downs racino in Pennsylvania continues to generate losses after taking into account interest expense related to that facility. The report states, "The total cost to add table game and poker operations is forecast to be approximately $34.4 million, inclusive of the $16.5 million one-time table games authorization fee, $15.9 million in renovation costs and $2.0 million in pre-opening costs and expenses."
Table games were opened to the public earlier this month, just days after the quarter reported upon had ended.
Keith Foley, a gaming analyst for Moody's Investor's Service was quoted in a Bloomberg News article today entitled "Casinos Still Facing Default Risk After Restructuring Debts," said that the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority "need(s) overall business conditions to improve, not just stabilize to generate sufficient cash flows to refinance debt on less-than-onerous terms."
The weighted average interest rate on MTGA's debt increased slightly from 6.9 percent to 7 percent for the quarter.
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We've only had two now, but I think I can safely say that I live for Book Club meetings ;) My boyfriend's family started a club since we're all such avid readers, and it's turned into a fabulous excuse to nosh and drink.
For our very first book club meeting a couple of months ago, we gathered to discuss Sycamore Row by John Grisham (semi-sequel to A Time to Kill). I definitely enjoyed it more than anyone else, and the rest of the club was quick to move onto the next book.
Today we gathered to discuss The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown. Not a winner. We did succeed in drinking several glasses of peach sangria and eating strawberry salad, cheese and crackers, quiche and tiramisu - delish!
Our next book will be What You Want is in the Limo: On the Road with Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, and The Who in 1973, the Year the Sixties Died and the Modern Rock Star was Born by Michael Walker. Since we're following these rockers down the rabbit hole, so to speak, we're going to have a boozy themed gathering when we meet again. All food and drink must contain a hint of alcohol. I have a couple of months to pick a boozy bite to bring, but I'm already scouring Pinterest for ideas ;)


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I have seen the word applicality being used at some places but couldn't find its meaning when I looked it up on the internet. Example usage:
But because law doesn't exist doesn't mean it can't be argued in court of the applicality of new technology and intent of previous laws.¹
Is there really a word like that? If yes, in what context do we use it and how is it different from the work applicability?


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Book #2
Meg is a ward of the state and has never known her own mother or what it feels like to be loved. Because she keeps running away and is arrested for shoplifting, Meg is ordered to perform community service work at an animal shelter on a ranch. Being shuffled from foster home to foster home has left Meg with a heart as hard as flint, but when she starts to hear the animal's stories her hardened heart begins to soften. She soon forms a bond with Lacey Blue, a retired greyhound, and other animals she meets in her work.
Then her world is turned upside down when she learns that animals are disappearing. When the evil men who are stealing the animals find out that she is on to them they chase her into the desert. But Meg isn't alone, she has Lacey, Dusty a retired race horse, Shiplap, a cat who thinks he's a pirate, and his long suffering sister, Nadine to help her.
While they hide in the desert, trying to avoid the men who wish to silence her, the Rejects Club begins to make plans for a forever home. Unfortunately, they aren't exactly sure what a home is all about. Then the net tightens and once again, they are forced to flee with several close calls.
Finally, Meg and Lacey must overcome their fear in order to rescue their friends. Meg must face the evil men and somehow figure out a way to stop them. This fast paced supernatural adventure will keep you turning pages until the exciting conclusion.
Book # 1
I've added a page with a description, excerpts, and also a page with a list of the characters.
One of the reasons I wrote this book was because I care so deeply about the animal abuse, such as dog fighting, that is going on in our world.
I did write about these issues in the book and hope to bring more public awareness while also entertaining the reader. Why not just write a non-fiction book about such serious topics? There are plenty of good non-fiction books and articles about animal abuse, animal rights, etc. There are more ways to inform and enlighten, however, than just reporting the facts or editorializing, though I am certainly not criticizing either of those methods.
Non-fiction books can also be powerful tools for social change. The book, "Black Beauty," by Anna Sewell, is an example of a book that changed the world. It was a fictitious autobiography of a horse and helped to change the laws of Great Britain while also raising the consciousness of the whole country. Another good example is, "Beautiful Joe," by (Margaret) Marshall Saunders. It was a work of fiction based on a real dog. It was the first book written in Canada to sell over 1 million copies.
While I'm not in the same class as those great writers, I do hope that Lacey Blue's book will make some people think more about our human - animal interaction. I also hope they will find it inspiring and fun to read.
Now I guess I better get back to work on the next book in the Lacey Blue series. You can read more about Lacey below...
The photos you see of me are by permission of Matthew and Carrie Noar, the humans who live with Blueberry, aka Reward Terry the real life model for Lacey Blue. You can read more about me at Tales and Tails


text: Canadian country star Terry Carisse died Sunday (May 22) in an Ottawa, Ontario hospital following a battle with cancer. He was 62. The Canadian Country Music Association named him the male vocalist of the year six times in the 1980s. His hits included "Sparkle in Her Eyes" and "All Her Letters." He also wrote several songs for the Mercey Brothers, including "Hello Mom" in 1971.


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The monetary kind! This is a short post, after a tiny bit of experimenting (£1 worth), I am now able to accept hire fees (still the princely sum of £5) and deposits (also unchanged at £40) via PayPal.
The caveat is that it be sent using the 'friends and family' option, so that neither party incurs fees. I will then return it in the same fashion once the sling has been returned, as per our Terms and Conditions.
So, if you are at a slingmeet, have forgotten your cheque book and happen to have PayPal's whizzy app on your phone, Bob's your uncle!
Isn't the future marvellous !?
Someone has kindly pointed out that there is a lack of Buyer Protection with the PayPal Friends and Family option. I suggest it for refundable deposits because the refund window for fee charging transactions is one month. If a slingmeet is slightly outside that PayPal's month, PayPal retain the fees (which may have been paid by either the sender or receiver), as I run the library at the lowest rate possible, I cannot afford to pay these fees.
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text: You never really know who you will stumble across. Recently in Melbourne promoting the Urban Food Street way of suburban living we stumbled across, 'The Little Veggie Patch Co'. Located behind Federation Square, the patch is urban agricultural awesomeness right in the heart of the city. We stopped by to have a look last week and in the process chatted with Camilo. They take city-related urban agriculture to a new level of aesthetic and productive delight. Working within the constraints of the Fed Square complex the retrofit of the space is compact and simple. It really is amazing how much food can be produced from the back end of a parking lot. Parking lots growing food for people to eat. How beautiful is that. Using a pallet of reclaimed and recycled materials, the space has an aesthetic genre that is composed from thoughtful restraint. From raised beds to the kids cubby, if you love a productive food garden, you will want to explore. So next time you find yourself in the city of Melbourne, do yourself a favour. Take a moment to escape the pace of the city, duck in behind the fanciful facade of Fed Square and touch base with some Urban Food Street like-minded innovators who are incubating a different urban future right in beating heart of the city. Not to be missed, become aquatinted with a totally different experience of the city and explore the many opportunities that these guys have created for those who live in and use the city through co-located urban agriculture . As for us, we spent our visit delightfully chatting sustainable models of urban agriculture, the future of food and the challenges of growing in an innovative an culturally relevant manner.


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Study Abroad Programs in Ankara
Ankara University's TÖMER - Turkish Teaching Institute [two locations]
Tunali Hilmi Cad. No: 97 Kavaklidere - ANKARA
Ziya Gökalp Cad. No: 18 Kizilay - ANKARA
All TÖMER branches feature the same language teaching standard and make use of the same technique and approaches, as well as the same lesson programs and resources. [See Turkish Study Abroad home] Teachers at all branches are employed by the TÖMER Directorate and sent to TÖMER branches after completing an orientation program.
TÖMER Branches organize cultural activities so that the process of language teaching can be consolidated. There are meeting and farewell parties at the start and end of each semester; there are also trips to nearby historical and tourist sites, picnics, concerts and debates. All these activities aim to promote Turkish culture and provide means for learners to get to know each other better. TÖMER Kizilay and Tunali branches in Ankara together provide language learning facilities that are very adequate.
TÖMER also has branches in several other locations in Turkey, but we have no first-hand information about the quality and effectiveness of teaching at those sites.
Turkish American Association, TAA Turkish Teaching Center
Cinnah Caddesi 20, Kavaklidere-Ankara, Turkey
TAA was founded in 1951, and has been offering cultural and language programs ever since. The Turkish Teaching Center is located close to the center of Ankara, the capital of Turkey, in new quarters with suitable classrooms. They offer all levels of language instruction, with additional tutorials built in for anyone to take advantage of. The coordinator of the Turkish programs has many years of experience in the field of language teaching, and is also very energetic and fully committed to the students. There are many extracurricular activities, excursions and lectures, all considered a vital component of the program to expose students to the varied cultural landscape of Turkey. Exposure to the language and language instruction continues during these events.
All language skills are emphasized, although the oral performance aspects more so at the early stages of the process. Help with locating home-stays, dorms, or shared apartments is available.


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Chevrolet Cruze mileage
The Chevrolet Cruze is a beautiful looking sedan that appeals to one and all at one glance. It is a powerful performer and from the moment it was launched it has collected laurels for itself. Done up beautifully with great interiors and features, the Chevrolet Cruze is a delight to be watched racing down the city roads and highways. So now let's go through the reviews of Chevrolet Cruze's mileage, performance and engine.
Chevrolet Cruze mileage reviews
Gaadi [dot] com says that with striking looks and a string engine the Chevrolet Cruze has created enough ripples in the Indian automobiles market. Its strong and edgy looks win hearts in no time. For heavy action five speed manual transmission gearbox is present with an option for a six speed automatic one too. The gear shifts are smooth and you can expect a lot of action from this car. It is most definitely a heavy car at 1540 kilograms. The top line variant called the LTZ trim has got many intelligent features such as start/stop button, proximity sensor, climate control controls mounted on the steering wheel, cruise control and a cool sunroof. The cabin looks really stunning and is going to give you that luxurious feel. As far as the mileage is concerned the Chevrolet Cruze gives 10 kilometres per litre in the city and 15.5 kilometres per litre on the highway.
Autos [dot] maxabout [dot] com opines that the new Chevrolet Cruze shook the D segment of the sedan segment in the Indian market. It came with a bang and conquered all. It has beaten all its contemporaries. Launched in the year 2009, till date this car has bagged great reviews and feedbacks from both critics and users. The automatic variant is most popular amongst all the variants of the Chevrolet Cruze. With distinct features such as twin cockpit design motif, dynamically shaped headlamps, concave shoulder lines, wheels out/body in stance, dual port front grille and chrome finished door handles. The upholstery of the Chevrolet Cruze is done up in beige colour and the dashboard is one to watch out for! The integrated Blaupunkt RDS radio/CD player with six integrated speakers does a fine job. Safety features such as ABS, EBD make the ride safe and comfortable. Powered by 1991 cc four cylinder diesel engine, expect lots of power and a great performance. The engine develops 148 bhp at 4000 rpm power and maximum torque of 327 Nm at 2600 rpm. There is a 1.8 litre petrol engine variant too. As far as the mileage goes, the Chevrolet Cruze gives around 17 to 18 kilometres per litre on the highways and 13 to 14 kilometres per litre in the city. The company claims the mileage to be 18.3 kilometres per litre according to the ARAI standards.
Chevrolet Cruze mileage: The final verdict
The Chevrolet Cruze is a beautifully stunning looking car that makes all eyes ogle at it. With great features, colour options and cabin design the car has many takers and the users are all praise about it. Talking of its mileage, the Chevrolet Cruze gives a mileage of around 12 to 15 kilometres per litre all in all.


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This is the 20th Anniversary of the Forth Valley Blues Festival Inc. It will be BIGGER & BETTER than ever, with a memorabilia exhibition and lots more.
Tasmania's premier blues event the Forth Valley Blues Festival 2017 is on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th of March. That's right – FRIDAY NIGHT! This year we have again decided to expand the Festival and move the Friday night from the Bridge Hotel – Forth to the festival site because this event had simply outgrown the pub. With this move we have expanded the Friday night line-up to FIVE bands. As a special offer this year the Friday night will be FREE and included with your festival ticket price ….or $30 for the Friday night only. So with the great music from 10 bands on 2 stages on Saturday and the 5 bands on Friday night – that's 15 bands for $70. Now that is great value!
We currently have 4 bands confirmed: Ian Moss, Harper & the MidWest Kind (USA), 19twenty, and Fabulous Terrazzo Bros (Tasmanian, Hobart based band) Further details will be provided at a later date.
$30 for Friday night ONLY (5 bands will be performing).
$70 for tickets purchased prior to 31 December 2016: this ticket will be for entry to both Friday Night & Saturday to the Festival.
$90 for tickets purchased AFTER 01 January 2017 (inclusive); this ticket will be for entry to both Friday Night & Saturday to the Festival.


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the latest polls
Compare the number of abortions to other causes
of death
Statistics on abortion are derived
from two basic sources.
The Alan Guttmacher Institute
(AGI) is a research division of Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest
abortion provider. They actively seek out statistics from abortion providers
nationwide, and publish extensive statistical analyses on their website. These
statistical summaries give information on how many abortions there are, who gets
them, and why they get them. For a summary, see
The other source of statistics is
the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), located in Atlanta, Georgia. This
institute of the federal government receives from individual states, on a
voluntary basis, a report on the statistics regarding abortion in that state.
Regular summaries of this information are available to the public on a regular
basis -- for example, the report on
abortion surveillance, and the report on
pregnancy mortality surveillance
(pdf format). Because reporting to the CDC is voluntary, their numbers for
abortion statistics are lower than those of AGI.
Opinion tracking of the American
public about abortion is another area of statistical analysis. The Gallup
Organization (www.gallup.com) has conducted
an in-depth analysis of American public opinion on abortion and made their
summary available to the public. You can read more polls on abortion and
birth control from various sources at
Late term abortions are more
frequent than reported by the media.
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Parenthood 2017-2018 Annual Report


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Stainless Steel Ribbon Fiber Cables
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First FLEXCON conference huge success
On 20/21 November 2017, we hosted the first FLEXCON conference.
FLEXCON 2017 is the first European conference purely dedicated to Energy Flexibility! Topics included both flexibility policies and practical implementations. Many international delegates, speakers and sponsors got together in Amsterdam, in a sold-out event.
The participants came from all over the world and included important global players, major initiatives for Energy Flexibility interfacing and many new brands. We were also pleased to welcome many promising startups that focus on Energy Flexibility!
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Tyson Fury says there is no news yet on when his next fight will take place
By Mark Crellin
Last Updated: 28/02/16 11:12am
Heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has told Sky Sports News HQ that he has no idea who he will be fighting next.
The 27-year-old seized the WBA Super, WBO and IBF world titles when he out-pointed the formidable Wladimir Klitschko in Dusseldorf last November.
And the duo looked set to clash again when Klitschko announced that he was activating a rematch clause in his contract.
Fury was even stripped of one of his world titles because of his apparent commitment to fight Klitschko again rather than take on the IBF mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Glazkov.
However, speaking at Saturday's big Carl Frampton-Scott Quigg showdown, Fury said he was in the dark in terms of when he would be back in action.
"I have no idea when the next fight is, who it is going to be, no idea," he said. "So that is a bit of an update for everybody."
When asked if Klitschko was not his most likely next opponent, Fury added: "I don't know who it is going to be, to be honest.
"I have no confirmation on if it is going to be Klitschko, Fred Flintstone or Batman, I have no idea."
Fury's cousin Hosea Burton was in action on the Frampton-Quigg undercard and impressed the heavyweight champion with a sixth-round stoppage of Miles Shinkwin.
"He is my first cousin and he did really well tonight," said Fury. "He won the British light heavyweight title.
"It is a title he has always been dreaming of and he achieved that goal. I think he wants to defend it and then move up."


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If you've just arrived or are preparing your arrival to Lund, here are some links you may find useful – we'll add more as we find them. There's practical stuff (about laundry, groceries, etc.), maps, stories… Things that could help life in Lund be easier and more pleasant from the get-go. There is some information in different languages too – see below!
Careful, some of the information may be out of date (but might still be interesting as a starting point) or not fully accurate (most are from personal, sometimes atypical experiences).
In any case, don't hesitate to email us at email@example.com if you have questions – we've been there! 🙂
Getting around and getting organized
Erasmus Exchange Lund (Sweden) 2011/2012: Facebook group for Erasmus students (non Erasmus exchangers welcome too of course).
Lundagård.net: Since Spring 2010, LU's student union newspaper is publishing some content online in English!
Int'l Students: FAQs but much more too, worth reading thoroughly.
Getting in to Lund: different options explained courtesy of the Chemistry Centre.
Lund bike map: All the bike trails and bike-friendly roads in Lund and around. The real deal is on sale at the Tourism Office.
Know your health rights: PDF with very useful and important information about health care rights, mostly geared to Master's students.
Studentkartan: Google map of Lund student sites. In Swedish, but then so are street names in Lund!
Smålands International Secretariat Best of Lund Map: Another Google map, this one in English, by the most outspokenly activist of Nations!
Blocket.se: Looking for an apartment (bostad/lägenhet), furniture (möbler), a boat (…)? This community-board type site has it all! In Swedish only, but worth trying to figure it out.
Skånetrafiken: If you're taking the local/regional train or bus anywhere, here's the page to plan your departure and arrivals. To travel cheaper, get a Jojo (you say like 'yo-yo') card from the Skånetrafiken offices (at Botulfsplatsen or the train station), which you load with 200 SEK and use as a prepaid card directly on the bus or in the machines at the station (including some in Copenhagen airport!). For the cheapest fare of all, use your Jojo to buy a duo ticket for you and a friend, and split the cost (get your friend to use his/her card on the trip back or to buy you a drink! :D). Also know your ticket is valid for the entire zone you're travelling to – so a train ticket to Malmö is also valid in Malmö on the local bus for whatever time until your ticket expires… Every öre saved counts! 😉
LUFF: Lund University Foreign Friends is mostly for researchers and professors, but they give good general info (shopping, Swedish dos and don'ts, etc.) – browse using the left-hand menu.
The Wash Post: A blog post with useful translations about Swedish laundry rooms (they really do require an introduction – they even got their own exhibit!). You can read a personal experience involving laundry room etiquette here (or here again from the same guy – generally a funny blog by a Swedish American returning to his roots), a quick web search for 'Swedish laundry room' will return a bunch!
Lund, Sweden Loves Bikes and Public Transport: Intro and link to a BBC report on Lund, "The City Where Bicycles Dominate"! (One comment brings up something to look into: "The local Ikea even had cargo-like attachments that you could borrow for your bike"?!)
Tandem Language Exchange Partnership: The good people at LundaEkonomerna do lots for International students (not just their own Economics folk), including this program that partners up wannabe language learners depending on what they respectively want to learn.
In students' words
(for specific languages, see below!)
Survival Guide by Neal Corson, Ex-exchange student at Lund University: Very complete and detailed personal page about Sweden in general and Lund in details.
Arrival Survival Guide: Highly useful 9-page PDF guide written by Med students (updated in 2009).
Krista, Beth and Polly from SFU: Slightly old but/newer and extensive PDF reports by Canadian exchange students.
Goh Si Xian and Ng Hui Min from NUS: Slightly old but extensive reports in Word format by Singaporean exchange students.
Matthew from UQueensland: Short 2008 report from an Australian student.
Klara from UUtrecht: Short 2007 report from a Dutch student.
Georgia Tech info sheet: Collected comments by American students in PDF format.
iAgora reviews: Over 100 reports to read through. Mostly evaluative but can be informative. (Full reviews require membership.)
STARS narratives: Lots of reports from the Study Abroad Report System, usually not in great details but some useful stuff.
Lundagård's international blog: Ongoing blog by international students, hosted by the LU student unions' newspaper.
Letters from Lund: 2010-2011 blog by a Californian Master's student.
welovesweden: 2010-2011 blog by a French Erasmus student (in French mostly, despite the English title!).
Surviving In Sweden: Ongoing (starting November 2010) blog by an American who first came to Lund on exchange, just like most of us, but then made the big move and is still here! Great cultural insights, some quite useful, some just funny.
Evanabroad: Few posts about a 2007 exchange to Lund, including a good intro to what nations are like.
Nath in Lund: For the French speakers out there, 2009-2010 blog about a year of studies in Lund. Personal adventures but lots of useful info mixed in.
Polar Bears, Northern Lights & Letters Home: A chronicle of the latest semester in Lund (January to June 2010), written by an Australian exchange students.
Paul Heim in Lund: 2009 blog about an exchange semester in Lund by an American Student. Not super complete but some pix and info on business classes.
Lund à la française: Blog by a law student on a one-year exchange, 2009-2010. In French!
Erasmus in Lund: Bilingual (French & English?) Erasmus blog from 2008, also with lots of general info, very user-oriented!
In different languages
Chinese – 中文
baike.baidu.com (also here)
Russian – русский язык
German – Deutsch
More to come – send us your suggestions!
Good luck and welcome!


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I sat in front of the computer for a long time before getting up the ambition to turn it on. That usually could at least get me somewhat in the mood for the day's degradations. He could probably see a fair bit of butt crack through the opening in my panties. " Jesse insisted a little too strongly and moved his arm across his lap. "Don't be bashful, son, let Mommy see that nice cock of yours." He made a sour face that luckily couldn't be seen on camera.
I had on a lacy red bra with holes for my nipples to show through, and a matching pair of crotchless panties that I got from Frederick's of Hollywood. 10incher TX entered, typed 'sorry not into necrofilia," and left. After a few minutes, my pussy was still dry as a bone. I'd done a lot of humiliating things in my life, but never in front of Jesse. "Yes, I think looking at his hot mommy gave him a nice big chubby." "Mom, shut up," he whispered angrily. So what if some guy in his parents' basement in Cleveland can see it. I gave him a look that told him he better do what I wanted or there'd be hell to pay.
' "No." 'I'll pay 50 tokens to see him looking at you dressed as you are now.' It could never just be something normal, could it? Then do the same with your panties - front and back.' I nodded and fixed my hair to stall for time.
A hundred bucks just for letting my son look at me in this trashy outfit. Just pretend like I'm one of those sluts you're always running around with." I put my smile back on and unclicked mute. ' "No, my son is just a little shy about seeing me like this for the first time." 'Show off your bra for him.
"Give me a minute." I took off my headset, put on my robe and went to Jesse's bedroom. If I'd only known then what we were getting ourselves into. I cringed a little when I noticed that all my "tools of the trade" (dildos, bottles of lube, a few butt plugs, etc.) were scattered around in plain view. "Hi, Beaver Man, look who I found." 'Welcome back, Monique. Requesting a private session...' The computer made a happy warbling sound that I'd only heard twice before. It was all I could do to keep myself from squealing out loud. "Whoa, wait a minute." Jesse covered his eyes and turned away. You didn't tell me your stuff would be showing through everywhere. "It's not like you haven't see a naked woman before.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I held my pussy open in front of the webcam. " "Hey, at least I'm not sitting around jacking it to porn all day like you! I wrapped the towel around me that I keep nearby in case I squirt and marched down the hall to Jesse's bedroom. "If I don't come up with six-hundred and fifty dollars by next Monday this ain't gonna be your room any more. I was trying to make some money to pay for the goddamned roof over your ungrateful head." "Give me a break, Mom, you're fucking disgusting. " "It's not going to be your house in another week, so what do you care? " I slammed his bedroom door, then slammed my bedroom door. I opened the refrigerator to find that the six-pack of Natty Ices I'd bought the night before were gone. I fetched the half-empty bottle of cheap vodka from the back of the broom closet where I kept it hidden. He didn't look too thrilled, but he wasn't resisting. I ran my hands up to my chest and cupped my breasts. I brushed my fingertips across my nipples, bared by the peek-a-boo holes. I played with the shoulder straps a little and went back to tweak my nipples again.
I felt like a fool once again sitting there at my piece-of-shit computer with my legs spread and my tits hanging out desperately trying to make enough money to pay the mortgage that was five months overdue. The sound of a door creaking and slamming shut let me know that the one person watching my preview "show" had left. Yeah, that's how close we are to being foreclosed on, sonny boy." "Jesus, Mom, go put some damned clothes on." I was so spitting mad I didn't even care if anything was showing. The only skill you got is pumping gas, and you can't even fucking do that right! " Jesse flicked his ash onto the carpet and took another drag. " "Forty-six bucks so far." "Ha," he laughed at me. " "I don't have time to put up with your bullshit." "That's right, aren't you supposed to be shoving something up your ass for a nickel just about now? " I hissed, gripping my towel tighter around me as I turned to leave. I shut down the computer and almost ripped the wires out of the wall. Jesse was right, I wasn't much better than a whore. That boy had been driving me to distraction for the past eighteen years, but I still loved the bastard. I didn't know what else to do so I moved to the next stage. Jesse probably couldn't see much through the slit in my panties except for a few curls of hair down there.
I must have been crazy thinking a forty-something-year-old broad like me with saggy tits, stretch marks and a used up twat could compete with the teen sluts offering up their perfect little asses and pert little tits for every pervert with two bucks to whack off to. Beaver Man415 was still there, but I didn't count him. He popped onto my channel a couple days after I first started this pointless effort to make some money, and, since then, every time I was online he was there. "My mom, the high-class internet hooker." "Hey, it's better than being homeless out on the street. More than what you're bringing in around here." "Quit bitchin'. Just like you were going to go to auto mechanic school? Instead, I collapsed on my bed and cried like a stupid little bitch for the next hour. Eventually, after I'd cried all I could, I went to the kitchen for a drink. He'd always had his daddy's good looks, but lately I could see it in him more like a man instead of a boy. My heart was racing at the possibility of making some actual money. I toyed with the waistband, acting like I was going to pull them down, but not going through with it.I'd never heard a peep out of him, gotten a single message, or (most obnoxiously) earned a single token from him. "I do it all, pussy lover," I said into my headset in as sexy of a voice as I could manage at ten o'clock in the morning. I'd refused to piss on cam several times already, but I was getting to the point where I couldn't afford to be precious with what little dignity I had left. Or how you were going to get your electrician's license? I thought this daddy and me would be together forever. Back when I had a body men would fight to get their hands on. My head was twice too big for my skull and I had to piss like a racehorse. It's just that I'm so super horny right now." 'You don't have to pretend,' Beaver Man415 wrote. This guy wouldn't be spending all his time in my preview room if he didn't like something about me. I moved my hand over the front of the panties, trying not to make direct contact with myself.I'd ask him at least ten times a day if he wanted to go private, but never got a response. While I was deciding between waiting to see if anyone else showed up or going to take a dump, the tinkling sound of someone entering my virtual room perked me up. "I have different outfits and toys, anything you want, lover." 'fuck ur ass wit dildo while u piss,' he typed back. "Oh, yeah, pussy lover, I'll fuck my horny ass for you--" "Holy shit, Mom! " A cold jolt of panic shot through me when I heard my son's voice behind me. " He crushed his cigarette out on the windowsill next to his bed. My first swig of vodka went down hard, but it felt good by the time it hit my belly. The empty vodka bottle was on the floor and Jesse had apparently thrown one of our tattered old afghans over me. If this wasn't rock bottom, I was pretty damned close to it. 'You look sad today, Monique.' I stared at the text in the message box for a few seconds not quite grasping what I was seeing. After a minute more of this sort of teasing, I turned around. It wasn't what it used to be, but it was still a pretty respectable butt. It's so bad." The sound of coins dropping made me giddy inside. So much for Pussylvr69 and my one decent shot at making a few bucks today. Get out of my room," he yelled, slumped on his bed about to light a cigarette. Yeah, perverted fucktards like you, who can't get a real woman, shell out good money to see what I got." "Okay, then, how much have you made at it so far? "I told you I don't want you fucking smoking in my house! Here we go." I adjusted the camera, then had Jesse sit down on the edge of my bed as I positioned my chair across from him. I heard my son's bedroom door slam at about the same time as the door on the computer slammed. " Come on, I had to get this guy in a private show. 'And I want to see him watching you the whole time.' "We got it.It was slow going, but I got myself cleaned up and put together. I continued my best imitation of a stripper sway and displayed my backside to my son. Jesse stood up, but seemed reluctant to go further.


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Ross Barkley's double helps Sheffield Wednesday to a 3-0 win over Ipswich
Ross Barkley's double and a Michail Antonio strike helped Sheffield Wednesday to a 3-0 Championship win over Ipswich.
Last Updated: 29/10/12 1:19pm
Teenage midfielder Barkley, on loan from Everton, struck early in each half and Antonio steered home a third in the closing stages to lift the pressure on Wednesday manager Dave Jones, who celebrated his side's first win in 10 league matches.
Ipswich, who parted company with manager Paul Jewell on Wednesday, have yet to win a league game at Portman Road this season and their winless run has now stretched to 11 matches.
The visitors attacked from the kick-off and when Lewis Buxton's shot was blocked by Luke Hyam following Antonio's cross, Barkley rifled the ball home, low under Ipswich goalkeeper Stephen Henderson in the second minute.
Ipswich defender Luke Chambers headed his side's first chance straight at Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland from Josh Carson's corner, while Hyam dragged his shot from the edge of the area wide.
Wednesday went close to doubling their lead in the 16th minute when Antonio's goalbound header from Jay Bothroyd's cross was blocked by Ipswich defender Danny Higginbotham, but Ipswich were not without their chances.
Aaron Cresswell's 20-yard free-kick flew over the crossbar, fellow midfielder Richie Wellens fired a 25-yard shot just over and Higginbotham headed Lee Martin's free-kick narrowly wide in the 40th minute.
Ipswich stepped up their pursuit of an equaliser before the break as Higginbotham headed Cresswell's free-kick over the crossbar and Carson's stinging drive was well held by Kirkland.
Barkley and Ipswich striker DJ Campbell traded shots from outside the area after the restart before the visitors struck again.
Antonio headed the ball inside from the left and Barkley stepped inside on the edge of the area and arrowed a low 20-yard shot into Henderson's bottom right-hand corner.
Hutchings sent on striker Michael Chopra for Daryl Murphy in the 60th minute, but Antonio went close to adding a third for the visitors with a stinging shot held by Henderson.
The Owls continued to look the more likely to add to the scoreline and the third goal arrived in the 81st minute.
Striker Chris O'Grady played the ball across the six-yard box and Antonio was left to convert the simplest of finishes from close range.


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Beni Ourain Rug No. 1014
Gorgeous, unique, large Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, hand loomed out of buttery soft sheep's wool by Berber women in the Atlas Mountains. A timeless accessory for your home and one you'll pass down for generations to come.
Dimensions: Approximately 9' 9" x 6' 6"
This piece was hand sourced in the souks of Morocco by our owner. Please note that this product is handmade and one of a kind. We believe that color variances and slight abnormalities add to the character and beauty of this unique treasure. Enjoy and know that your new piece is the only one like it in this big beautiful world!


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Overall Score – 4.5/5 – Overall, the South Beach Smoke Electronic Cigarettes has made some very good improvements. In several areas, they were already quite good and they continue to earn high marks for those qualities, however, there are still areas that need to be worked on, preventing the brand from earning the full five stars. For the average smoker, the cartridge might last as much as a full day or two, while a heavy smoker might go through them twice as fast. Because that is an individual consideration, we did give some leeway in the scoring in that section. Once again, with only a few areas of improvement, South Beach Smoke Electronic Cigarettes can make it to the top rankings for overall value, taste and appeal.
Presentation and Packaging 5/5 – This is one area that South Beach Smoke Electronic Cigarettes cannot be beat in. From the slick packaging that it arrives in to the real cigarette appearance of the actual product, it is eye appeal coupled with actual usability. The box is a classy, glossy black with great looking graphics, a design that shows that they really focused on the product inside. While other e-cigarettes are trying to look like anything but cigarettes, the South Beach Smoke e-cig is as real in appearance as they can get. A recent upgrade in this department has done away with the phony looking, plastic tip and replaced it with a really cool, orange led crystal that lights up as you inhale, giving it even more of a realistic appearance. If you were to look quickly at this e-cigarette in use, you would most definitely believe it was the real thing.
Flavor – 4/5 – Flavors are solid and consistent all around, with a couple of exceptions. Vanilla, while pleasant enough, still had an off putting, artificial quality to it and the tobacco flavor really didn't hit enough of the right notes. On the other hand, the cherry was a clear favorite and chocolate was surprisingly well favored as well. In all, the only one that really fell completely flat was the menthol flavor because it was either too intense in one set of cartridges or too mild in another. Consistency might enhance the scoring in this area, provided of course that they get the flavor right in the first place. One thing that is very good about the South Beach Smoke is the availability of varying levels of nicotine ranging from none at all to 16 mg. Those choices can also affect the flavor of your favorite choice.
Flavor Variety – 4/5 – Updated: There are now ten flavor choices for South Beach Smoke's e-cigarette. These flavors include: cherry, chocolate, vanilla, menthol and tobacco. Rumors about a new flavor, thought to be potentially a coffee flavor, have come to nothing so far, but can confirm their new Pina Colada flavor is a winner. As mentioned before, the cherry is an overall favorite, providing an enjoyable, fruity taste without a lingering, unpleasant after taste that can detract from the experience. Vanilla can be vastly improved and fixing the issues with the menthol flavor can also make this an overall winner. Our suggestion is to not to invest in any flavor other than tobacco or menthol until you have tried the variety pack, which is a sampler of five flavors.
Vapor Volume – 5/5 – In the category of vapor volume, we have to give the highest rating to South Beach Smoke Electronic Cigarettes because from the first draw, you are able to fill your entire mouth as well as your throat and lungs with the vapor in a very satisfying way. There is no need for strong or constant puffing to get the vapor that you desire. That coupled with the right flavor and the right nicotine level gives you a product that gets as close to the real smoking experience as you can get without lighting a real cigarette. The new, stronger battery has kept this one area that is very strong for the South Beach Smoke, allowing for even more vapor to be created without any additional effort needed.
Battery Life – 2.5/5 – Here is one of those categories where South Beach Smoke Electronic Cigarettes really must work hard to improve. For one thing, the battery life is erratic at best. While they have just upgraded the battery to a much higher 4.2 volt, it remains to be seen if that has fixed many of the major glitches. Customer complaints about how heavy this new battery is are already pouring in, but there were problems with the old, smaller battery as well. For some people, the battery charged quickly and lasted a fair amount of time. For others, it would take forever to charge the battery and it would be dead in no time at all. That inconsistency is a major hurdle that the company must work to overcome. While there are many factors that can impact battery charging speeds and life, the company must work hard to ensure that there is at least some consistency from battery to battery and customer to customer.
Value – 3/5 – The score for value would be much higher because the starter kit is actually a great value and comes with an instant discount. However, for those who are heavy duty smokers, the club price, which you must pay to get refill cartridges shipped to you, can be very high. Some people have complained about being automatically enrolled in the club even when they told customer service no. This must be remedied so that South Beach Smoke Electronic Cigarettes can earn the higher scores.
Shipping – 4/5 – In the final category, South Beach Smoke Electronic Cigarettes earns a four rather than a five because there have been some occasional delays. Overall, however, packages arrive on time, in good condition and when expected. Shipping costs are reasonable and are the same whether you are ordering a starter kit, a deluxe starter kit or refill cartridges as part of the automatic home shipping club. While other companies may offer free shipping on their items, they typically raise their prices in other areas to make up for that discount. Compare cost with and without shipping, and you will find that South Beach Smoke Electronic Cigarettes deserves high grades for this area. A final note on shipping: when receiving your package, it is important that you inspect it carefully to make sure that everything is included. There have been some customer complaints that chargers, batteries or other items have been left out. If this is the case, a quick call to customer service should remedy the problem without delay.
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