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Form by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late nineteenth century, this fantastic hotel on the shore of Lake Louise is just on two hours drive west of Calgary in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The place is also famous among the locals as the Diamond in the Wilderness. This pioneering hotel started as a humble log cabin in 1890, providing accommodation for fifty clients.
Some 120 years later the emerald-green waters of Lake Louise and the majestic Victoria Glacier have no changed much, but the log cabin now has 552 spacious guest rooms and seven restaurants, all styled with past contemporary taste. Carved timbers and exquisite detailing echo the Arts and Crafts style, and historic photographs, antique chandeliers, and documents hark back to the days when British royalty treated it as a second home.
The Louise Lakeshore Trail, one of the most popular hikes in the Rockies, begins in front of the chateau and winds its way up the western shoreline of the lake. There are also kayaks available to sail Lake Louse’s languid waters and affording view back across the lake to this iconic Canadian landmark. All breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding nature come with a room at Fairmont Cheatue.
How to get there: From Calgary International Airport (about 2 hour 30 minutes), take the only exit road leaving the Airport, then this road will become Barlow Trail, take Barlow Trail South to 16th Avenue, go west (right) onto 16th Avenue, 16th Avenue becomes TransCanada Highway 1, which takes you straight through to Banff National Park(45-60 minute drive), once you arrive at the Banff National Park gates you will be required to pay a fee. After that the trip will take about 2.5 hours from Calgary, weather dependant. Calgary is 183 km from Lake Louise.
This is said to be Micronesia's most remote destination, and unlike the other three Federated States of Micronesia, Korsae has no outlying atolls. It is high volcanic island extending to some 110 sq km in the area with steep contours and dense vegetation that have prevented development. The islands is sometimes called ‘the sleeping lady’ because it appears to have the female form when viewed from the sea.
It is surrounded by coral reefs that are carefully protected against damage. More than 170 species of hard coral have been identified, plus ten soft corals, and the reefs and the lagoons are home to over 250 different types of fish and marine animal. The Utwe – Walung Marine Park preserves untouched forest and mangrove ecosystems.
The inhabitants continue to rely on traditional farming and fishing for subsistence. They used to live in family groups surrounding a communal cookhouse, but this practice is in decline. They also delight in traditional singing, chanting, weaving, woodcarving, canoe building and house construction. They welcome visitors warmly.
There are a few small resorts, but you won’t be sharing the beauties of Korsae with many others – this is the island that mass tourism has yet to discover. The visitors who do make it are inevitably captivated, and some do not more than unwind from the hectic pace of the modern world – sunbathing, snorkelling, meeting islanders and eating wholesome food. Others dive on the reefs and wrecks. Whatever their preference, not one is disappointed by this wondrous tropical island.
When to go: December to April is the best time. July to October the wettest. Population: 7,700. Getting there: It’s best to travel via Guam from whence a ‘Visit Micronesia’ pass is available.
Form by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late nineteenth century, this fantastic hotel on the shore of Lake Louise is just on two hours drive west of Calgary in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The place is also famous among the locals as the Diamond in the Wilderness. This pioneering hotel started as a humble log cabin in 1890, providing accommodation for fifty clients.
Some 120 years later the emerald-green waters of Lake Louise and the majestic Victoria Glacier have no changed much, but the log cabin now has 552 spacious guest rooms and seven restaurants, all styled with past contemporary taste. Carved timbers and exquisite detailing echo the Arts and Crafts style, and historic photographs, antique chandeliers, and documents hark back to the days when British royalty treated it as a second home.
The Louise Lakeshore Trail, one of the most popular hikes in the Rockies, begins in front of the chateau and winds its way up the western shoreline of the lake. There are also kayaks available to sail Lake Louse’s languid waters and affording view back across the lake to this iconic Canadian landmark. All breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding nature come with a room at Fairmont Cheatue.
How to get there: From Calgary International Airport (about 2 hour 30 minutes), take the only exit road leaving the Airport, then this road will become Barlow Trail, take Barlow Trail South to 16th Avenue, go west (right) onto 16th Avenue, 16th Avenue becomes TransCanada Highway 1, which takes you straight through to Banff National Park(45-60 minute drive), once you arrive at the Banff National Park gates you will be required to pay a fee. After that the trip will take about 2.5 hours from Calgary, weather dependant. Calgary is 183 km from Lake Louise. 
