http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Peter+Shannon Travel Peter Shannon Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=103025&ca=Travel How about a vacation stay in prison. They have made a few improvements since the shackled inmates last shuffled in the doors but Malmaison Oxford Castle, in England still has enough jailhouse ambiance to put a shiver up your spine. Carpets, curtains and soft mattresses not withstanding, you will be... Travel Peter Shannon Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=102127&ca=Travel White water rafting is an adventure that can be loads of fun. But as with any activity involving the raw power of nature, you must be prepared. Don’t worry if you are a beginner. Every expert rafter had a first-time experience. There are excellent places all over the globe for white water rafting an... Travel Peter Shannon Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=175446&ca=Travel One of the main attractions of a vacation visit to Sydney, Australia, is the stunning views of Sydney Harbor. Why not enjoy this magnificent scene from the deck of a speeding jet boat or a more leisurely cruising sailboat? There are quite a few companies offering boat rides on Sydney Harbor so you h... Travel Peter Shannon Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=100822&ca=Travel Are you planning a vacation but cringing at the thought of huge hotel bill? Maybe you are bringing the whole extended family with few aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces thrown in. Or maybe you are a group of college friends on a limited budget. If your group is large, the cost of a hotel can make or... Recreation Peter Shannon Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=12440&ca=Recreation Most people, while hiking or walking, don't even think about the possibility of getting lost. Unfortunately this can lead to trouble. You are usually safe as long as you stick to established trails. But too often, complacency can get you into trouble. You decide to take a shortcut across the trail s... Advice Peter Shannon Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75917&ca=Advice Enjoyable boating requires a vessel that is clean and runs smoothly. As a boat owner you know how much work this is and can use all the help you can get. Here are a few tips that may make your boat maintenance a little easier and your sailing time more fun. Boats stored over the winter, or other pro... Sports Peter Shannon Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75915&ca=Sports OK, so you know how to deal with standard golf course hazards like sand and water traps. But there are other disasters you should be concerned with on the golf course. The sun can be more devastating to you than accumulating a large number on your score card. A bright sunny day makes for the perfect... Recreation Peter Shannon Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75916&ca=Recreation You’ve always wanted to learn to sail. You are almost ready to sign up for that sailing school but your fears keep holding you back. Well, no more excuses. Maybe you don’t know how to swim. Lots of sailors can’t swim. The chances of you going in the water are small because only the small dinghies ha... Recreation Peter Shannon Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75914&ca=Recreation Water is great to play in. Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, rafting. There are lots of ways to get wet and have fun. But there are dangers too. Of course everyone is aware of the threat of drowning. So we learn to swim and take other proper precautions such as wearing flotation devices. But water prese... Travel Peter Shannon Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=12442&ca=Travel Your vacation supplies must include a first-aid kit. Have it available while traveling and take it with you whenever you go walking, hiking, or any activity that takes you away from civilization. You can use just about any type of container for your first-aid kit. It's best if the container is light...