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06/30/2024

Fourth of July picks by Lark Hotels and Bluebird Hotels 🏨 🇺🇸

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08/25/2023

Galapagos on your bucket list?
Let us help you plan your walk on the volcanic shores filled with over 400 species of wildlife. [email protected], International Accents Travel

08/25/2023

Maui is not closed. They need your support. Please contact us for booking assistance.

If you are traveling to Maui, avoid the affected areas shown on the map. Access to West Maui is restricted in Lahaina, Nāpili, Kāʻanapali, and Kapalua.

Other areas of the island, such as Kahului, Wailuku, Kīhei, Wailea, Mākena, Pāʻia and Hāna as well as the other islands, are safe for travelers. Travel mindfully and mālama (care for) the island of Maui and the local community.

08/25/2023

Contact us today to book your fall break vacation 🍁🍂🍁🍂

06/29/2023

Contact us to book your adventure to Martha’s Vineyard!

-Martha’s Vineyard-

The Aquinnah Cliffs – formerly known as Gay Head – which were carved by glaciers millions of years ago, are worth the trek.

In 1641, the island was purchased by colonial businessman Thomas Mayhew; it was settled in 1642 and considered part of New York until 1692.

One of the earliest known deaf communities in the United States inhabited the island in the late 1600s. Residents developed Martha's Vineyard Sign Language, a predecessor of the modern American Sign Language.

During the 19th century, the island was home to a large and prosperous whaling industry.

The island is home to the Flying Horses Carousel, which was built in 1876 and is the country's oldest operating platform carousel.

Visit the 6 Jaws filming locations on MV. 🦈

The oldest settlement on the island, Edgartown dates from 1642 and was incorporated in 1671 and named for Edgar, son of James II of England; the town had previously been called Nunnepog (Algonquian for “Fresh Pond”). In the 18th century Edgartown was the prosperous home port of many whaling vessels.

The Edgartown Harbor Light was the first lighthouse constructed at the Edgartown Harbor entrance. The first light was built in 1828 when Congress appropriated $5,500 so the federal government could purchase a plot of land from Seth Vincent for $80, and build a light at the entrance of Edgartown Harbor. The necessity for a lighthouse at this location was precipitated by the large number of vessels frequenting the harbor during the whaling boom of the late 1700s and early 1800s.

03/30/2023

“A dog is love's purest shadow.”

5 months today without you my sweet boy. I dream of you, feel your presence, but miss you…until we meet again my friend.

“Let me walk you in nature. I will be and you will see.”

Thank you for helping me see Jackie.
My brave boy. I love you. 🐾

11/05/2022

“Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven, blossomed the lovely stars."
Jack🐾

It’s been a week. One of the worst weeks of my life. I truly don’t know how to grieve the loss of Jack. It’s taken me a week to read the comments from everyone, and my heart aches for those that have gone through this type of pain. It’s a different heartache than losing a human but devastating nonetheless. Animals are so pure, so happy to love us under any condition. They are perfect. Thank you all for being vulnerable and sharing your stories. My love goes out to each of you. ❤️‍🩹

Jackie boy had cheese pizza and real chocolate. He had visitors and lots of love and attention. Haley painted the most beautiful portrait, and I know Jack inspired her to do if for me. I love you Haley. Thank you.

Jack had his final golf cart ride down to the lake (normally he’d be hiking or at least walking), and Joey never left his side. It was a beautiful day under the circumstances. He was ready. He was only holding on for us. But I’m sad and lost, and I’m not going to be okay for a long time. I shouldn’t be. I won’t be. And that’s okay…It was Jack. Jack was super special. One, not only, in a lifetime, but really several lifetimes.

If you should ever be in need of at-home service, I cannot recommend Lap of Love highly enough, moreover, if you’re in the East Tennessee area, ask for Dr. Allie Prokop. I think she may be an angel. She explained the process step by step, and stayed with us for hours in accommodating all of Jack’s final needs.

As the sun set, we all three embraced him for him one last time at one of his favorite evening walk spots.

I'll be seeing you
In all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day through

I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you

Until we meet again my sweet boy, I’ll be seeing you🕊️

10/29/2022

I’ve had the honor and privilege to be Jack’s mom. He was a rescue but let’s be honest, he rescued me. Don’t all wonderful animals actually rescue us? We found out in July that Jack had cancer and went through an amputation and chemo to stop the spread in hopes to give him and us more time. Sometimes you win the battle and sometimes you don’t. We found out today that all the love and treatment can’t save our boy. But we tried. And he fought. And we fought the battle with him. I think we’ve won the battle…because anyone that’s ever known Jack and had the privilege of seeing those eyes that stare into your soul or feeling his sweet soft kisses, or hike a trail or go on a road trip with him knows he changed your life in some way. He loved so deeply and was so intuitive. He was special. Is special. He always will be…he’s not just a dog. He was life-changing. He changed my life and maybe even yours, if you knew him. There was a time a few years ago when he and I were on walk and were attacked by two dogs. Jack pushed me against a tree and wrapped his body around me to protect me; only he would get bit, only he would get hurt, only he might die. He loved me enough to sacrifice his own life. How many of us would do that for others?

Tomorrow we say goodbye to our boy, our friend, our protector. The one who understands and loves us unconditionally. Tomorrow will be almost unbearable but what is best for Jack. He deserves the best.

A sincere thank you to so many who have checked on him these last few months. Thank you to UT Vet School small animal hospital for giving him incredible care. You all have cried as hard as we have. You loved him too. Thank you.

Jackie boy-you are so loved. I wish all the love in the world could save you.

You are invited to say hello and goodbye to Jackie boy tomorrow. Please message me for final details. Prayers for Jack and all of his family and friends and Joey girl-his loyal companion-are so needed and appreciated. 🙏🏼❤️‍🩹

-Waiting At The Door-

I was just a pup when we first met, I loved you from the start. You picked me up and took me home, and placed me in your heart. Good times we had together, we shared all life could throw.
But years passed all too quickly, my time has come to go. I know how much you miss me, I know your heart is sore. I see the tears that fall, when I'm not waiting at the door. You always did your best for me, Your love was plain to see.
For even though it broke your heart, You set my spirit free. So please be brave without me, one day we'll meet once more. For when you're called to heaven, I'll be waiting at the door.

10/05/2022

Knoxville—>Kentucky—>Illinois—>Missouri
—>Kansas—>Iowa—>Nebraska—>Wyoming
—>Colorado

*The Little Snake River is a tributary of the Yampa River, approximately 155 miles long, in southwestern Wyoming and northwestern Colorado in the United States. It rises near the continental divide, in Routt National Forest in northern Routt County, Colorado, along the northern edge of the Park Range.

*Where Cheyenne stands today initially was a campsite for U.S. Army Major General Grenville M. Dodge and his troops, who were charged in 1865 with finding a railroad route over the Laramie Mountains. The construction of the Union Pacific Railroad across Wyoming from 1867 to 1868 opened the state to permanent settlement, and Cheyenne was incorporated in the fall of 1867. It quickly developed into a hub for shipping and railroad maintenance. The rapidly growing railroad network provided a relatively safe and a much quicker form of travel for both freight and people. The golden spike marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad was driven May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit, Utah, by officials of Union Pacific and Central Pacific. Development continued in Cheyenne, and a second main line track was constructed through there in 1900.

*The Ladder Ranch
An authentic western experience in the mountains of Wyoming and Colorado. For six generations, the O’Toole family has raised cattle and sheep in this scenic valley that abounds with wildlife and scenic vistas. Pursue your passion – fishing, hunting, bird watching, horseback riding and more – in the untouched beauty of the Little Snake River Valley.

08/13/2022

A few weeks ago Jackie lost the use of his left rear leg. After having undergone several tests and a CT scan yesterday, it is of the general consensus of the doctors that he unfortunately has bone cancer of his left rear femur and will have to have that leg amputated in the coming week.

Thankfully, the cancer (as of this post) does not appear to have spread anywhere else in his body and it is important to know that he is otherwise in near perfect health and in good spirits. One final test will be performed on Monday to determine whether or not this could be some type of fungal infection, as apparently fungal infections and cancer can appear to be somewhat similar in CT scans. Once we have that information we will be able to make a 100% determination on having the leg removed, which will happen towards the end of the week.

Please keep Jack in your thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks and months as he is hopefully able to recover from this and continue his precious little life for a bit longer.

11/30/2021

Maine
“The way life should be.”

08/08/2021