October 2, 2009

Leading European Brand, Vaude Tents, Is Aware of Its Social Responsibilities

Filed under: Adventurous Life, Product Tips + More, Recreation Resources — admin @ 5:58 am

Vaude, a German company, manufactures products related to outdoor adventure sports and leisure, which include tents, outdoor clothing, backpacks, harnesses, ropes, helmets, and sleeping bags among a range of other products. Their products are specifically suited to mountain sports. Vaude tents, in particular, are famous for their quality, which has been instrumental in Vaude being rated as the one of the best in Europe in the field of mountain sports equipment.

Vaude values nature as much as it values the quality of its products. Their manufacturing processes always ensure that they follow an environment friendly approach.

Vaude began its journey over three decades ago and has grown by leaps and bounds since then. The success of Vaude tents is a testimony to its commitment towards making products of high quality and innovation. As recognition of its quality control and eco friendly products, Vaude has won many prestigious awards like the ISPO outdoor award and the Focus 2007 International Design Award.

Vaude works tirelessly to keep the environment clean and is also quite serious about its social responsibilities, which is reflected by the child care centre that it runs in its German office. It practices policies that ensure better working conditions for its employees all over the world.

The phenomenon of mountain sports isn’t new and evidence shows that they were popular even in the 14th century. Vaude tents is now doing the best it can to promote these sports by making quality products through innovation that suit the requirements of mountains sports enthusiasts worldwide.

May 7, 2009

Learn about Hayling Island

Filed under: Adventurous Life, Travel Tips, Useful Tips — admin @ 2:34 am

One of the wonderful things about Hayling is that it has a unique blend of the traditional seaside holiday town with some of the greatest water sports in England.

If you just want to bring your stress levels down a little and enjoy “Island Time”, then Hayling will give you a range of wonderful scenery and intriguing wildlife to enjoy.

If you are more of an adrenaline junkie, then the water sports available on the Island is amazing. You will find great places to windsurf and some of Britain’s best sailors come here too. Want to know why?.

Hayling is proud of its countless awards for the quality of its beaches. It is the only British Beach to have been given two European Blue Flags for its cleanliness.

You will always find somewhere on the beach to claim as your own for a few hours. There you will be able to play beach games, gaze over to the Isle of Wight or paddle in the sea.

Originally dependent on fishing, farming and salt production, Hayling Island is now known for its amusement park and holiday centres, which made the island a popular seaside resort from the 1930s onwards.

There are a range of places to stay around Hayling, which will suit all budgets. From the caravan parks dotted around the place to all the little bed and breakfast lodgings as well as some of the finer hotels. One of the best Hayling B & B is Cockle Warren Cottage Hotel.

The island’s proximity to Portsmouth, Chichester and Emsworth makes it an ideal base for touring, with attractions such as Southsea Castle and Staunton Country Park nearby.