Award Winning Alaska Sport Fishing and Wilderness Adventures at Historic Waterfall Resort -- Now Open for the Season

Ketchikan, AK (PRWEB) June 23, 2010

WATERFALL RESORT, a historically-maintained former cannery turned upscale, world-class saltwater sport fishing resort located on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska?s famous Inside Passage attracts anglers of all skill levels for the staggering number of trophy-size King Salmon, Coho and Halibut.

Strong tides prime the deep waters with millions of baitfish that attract annual returns of salmon, halibut, red snapper and ling cod along the dramatic coastline; not to mention the high-percentage annual return of anglers to Waterfall each season!

With a fleet of 25 state-of-the-art aluminum North River / Almar cabin cruisers piloted by coast-guard certified guides, Waterfall guests fish from the largest private fleet of boats in Alaska. Each cruiser, outfitted with heated cabins, air suspension seats, fish finders, Global Positioning Systems, and long-range communications technology, adds an element of luxury and comfort to the great outdoors.

After an exhilarating day on the water, photos are taken on the dock while the fish is taken to the seafood processing area where experienced cutters fillet (according to each guest?s request), vacuum-package, then flash freeze the catch. The fish will be placed in special wet-lock boxes for the return trip home.

The Resort?s 4-star meals and accommodations welcome guests while the one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio allows staff to provide attention to detail for each visitor?s requests and comfort. This distinguishes the Waterfall Alaskan experience from any other vacation adventure.

Breakfast and dinner are served in the guest dining room where breathtaking views of the Ulloa Channel at the edge of the Tongass National Forest, the nation?s largest national forest, add to the dining experience.

Gourmet meals created by seasoned Head Chef Michael Vogler spotlight the Resort?s tradition of only the best for each guest. From Alaska-style appetizers to fresh seafood and prime meat entrees to specialty desserts, Waterfall guests take home memories of the mouth-watering cuisine as well as the jaw-dropping fishing! During Waterfall?s

off-season, Chef Michael is the Executive Chef for Squaw Valley Ski Corporation.

Box lunches and soft drinks are served on-board daily. Guests design their own box lunches from a delicious menu selection that includes a hot meal choice.

Among the activities at Waterfall is the trip along the boardwalk to the namesake waterfall. Guests should have a camera ready to photograph the abundant wildlife on-shore as well as on the water. Awe-struck visitors witness nature?s wonders in nearby natural habitats. Whales, sea lions, bears and eagles thrive in the wilderness environment that surrounds Waterfall.

Easy to get to Waterfall Resort, 600 miles north of Seattle and 63 air miles west of Ketchikan, is one of the most memorable highlights of this Alaska experience. A 45-minute photo op-inducing scenic float plane trip soaring above the most majestic and magnificent scenery imaginable completes the journey from Ketchikan to the Resort on Prince of Wales Island, the nation?s third largest island.

Upon arrival at Waterfall, guests board their assigned cruisers. The legendary Waterfall sport fishing adventure is underway within moments of landing.

Waterfall Resort is the only resort in the world to have an on-site airline agent. The Alaska Airlines dockside agents facilitate a ?hassle-free? departure day. Luggage and fish boxes are checked in at the Resort and then transferred directly to the guest?s flight leaving Ketchikan.

Waterfall Resort hosts up to 92 guests per day. The Sportfishing Packages include accommodations in one of 26 waterfront cabins or 10 lodge rooms, all with private baths. Our four 2-bedroom beachfront townhouse suites and 4 new beachfront Egg House Suites are offered at an upgraded rate.

Celebrating 22 years, Waterfall?s $ 100,000 King of Kings Salmon Tournament awards over 29 prizes for which guests vie throughout the summer. From a Ford Truck to an international Princess Cruise for two, and gift certificates from Cabela?s, the annual Tournament is a Waterfall tradition and favorite!

The 3 / night, 4 / day Waterfall Package includes: round-trip floatplane, accommodations, meals, guided fishing, fishing gear, rain gear, and fish processing.

2012 is the banner year for Waterfall Resort. It marks both the 100th Anniversary of the first salmon processing out of Waterfall Cannery and the 30th Anniversary of the Cannery?s conversion into Alaska?s largest sport fishing resort. Preparations are underway to celebrate both milestones in Waterfall?s unique place in Alaska?s history.

SPECIAL OFFER!

4TH NIGHT FREE + $ 500 BONUS!

Save up to $ 1,500! Get an extra day of fishing, great food, and Alaskan adventure.

This bonus is available only while dates last.

For more information, or to book a trip to Waterfall Resort, call

Reservations Manager Mike Dooley at 800-544-5125

Visit Waterfall Resort at: http://www.waterfallresort.com

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Goodwill Urges Families to Explore Valuable Tax Credits this Tax Season

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) January 27, 2012

American workers with low to moderate incomes may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a federal tax credit that provides a financial boost for employees in a recovering economy. In recognition of EITC Awareness Day, Goodwill? is encouraging people who earned less than $ 49,078 to see if they qualify for EITC. In doing so, they could receive as much as a $ 5,751 tax credit from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Even if they do not need to file federal tax returns based on salary, these workers must still file in order to claim the credit.

As part of Goodwill?s partnership with the IRS, more than 100 Goodwill agencies nationwide are promoting the EITC in their local communities. In addition, eighty-nine local Goodwill agencies are operating Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites to provide free tax preparation services to workers who qualify for the EITC. Through its efforts, Goodwill aims to help workers use this tax credit to keep more of their paychecks and provide more financial stability for themselves and their families.

?Only four out of five eligible Americans claim and receive the Earned Income Tax Credit, ? said Jim Gibbons, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. ?Goodwill?s VITA sites provide the free services individuals, with our without children, need to claim the tax credit they have already earned.?

The EITC has been in existence for more than 37 years. It is essential that workers research to find out if they qualify, especially if their financial, marital and parental statuses have changed in the past year. The tax credit can mean a tax return of up to $ 5,751, a vital amount that will help families pay for household expenses like childcare or housing, and it can also be put toward long-term investments such as a college education or retirement. The IRS estimates that certain populations who qualify for the EITC may be missing out on thousands of dollars each year by not filing for this credit. These include the following workers who are living in rural areas; self employed; receiving certain disability pensions or have children with disabilities; not proficient in English; grandparents raising their grandchildren; recently divorced, unemployed or have experienced other changes to their marital, financial or parental status; as well as those who do not have a qualifying child.????

Goodwill?s mission is to provide job training, and career and community-based services to people with disabilities, those who lack education or work experience and others who face challenges to finding employment. Goodwill aims to not only help people earn jobs, but also to encourage them to take advantage of the services and tax credits they?ve earned to strengthen their financial stability and better care for their families.

Goodwill advises people to steer clear of refund anticipation loans (RALs), which rank among the most avoidable tax-time expenses. According to the Consumer Federation of America and the National Consumer Law Center, RALs ? short-term, high-interest loans ? drained $ 664 million from the pockets of nearly 7.2 million American taxpayers in 2009.

?Millions of workers will qualify for the EITC for the first time this year and it may provide a family the financial boost it needs to live above the poverty line,? said Gibbons. ?Goodwill wants workers with low and moderate incomes, including those who come from rural or non-traditional families, to inquire about and claim this valuable tax credit. ?

To learn more about EITC or to see if you qualify, visit the IRS?s EITC homepage.

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL

Goodwill Industries International is a network of 165 community-based agencies in the United States and Canada with 14 affiliates in 13 other countries. Goodwill is one of North America's top five most valuable and recognized nonprofit brands as well as a leading social services enterprise (Source: Cone Nonprofit Power Brand 100, 2009). Goodwill agencies are innovative and sustainable social enterprises that fund job training programs, employment placement services and other community-based programs by selling donated clothing and household items in more than 2,600 stores and online at shopgoodwill.com. Local Goodwill agencies also build revenue and create jobs by contracting with businesses and government to provide a wide range of commercial services, including packaging and assembly, food service preparation, and document imaging and shredding. In 2010, 2.4 million people in the United States and Canada benefited from Goodwill's career services. Goodwill channels 84 percent of its revenues directly into its programs and services. To find a Goodwill location near you, use the online locator at http://www.goodwill.org, or call (800) GOODWILL. Twitter: @GoodwillIntl. Facebook: GoodwillIntl.

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Project Runway Season 8 Features Yet Another FIDM Graduate

Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) July 28, 2010

Project Runway premieres on Thursday, July 29 at 9pm et/pt on Lifetime and FIDM Alumna Sarah Trost will be one of the designers vying to be Season 8?s winner. The 27 year-old Toluca Lake, California native currently works as a costume designer and cites designers such as Adrian, Nudie Cohn, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Elsa Schiaparelli as inspirations. Sarah holds a Fashion Design degree from FIDM, which is the West Coast home of the Lifetime show.

During her casting session, Sarah showed eclectic looks including a kitty print dress and a hand-dyed silk bow gown. ?I want to do something vintage-inspired that?s fun and comfortable for people to wear,? she said. During a visit to her home, Sarah showed producers her 1930s era Singer sewing machine that she works with, her Elvis clock that is always set to ?cocktail hour,? and how she keeps fabric in her kitchen cupboards.

When Project Runway moved to Los Angeles for Season 6, the show was filmed at FIDM. In addition, FIDM Graduates have enjoyed appearing on (and winning) Project Runway. Past contestants have included:

Season 6 ? Johnny Sakalis, Fashion Design ?99

Season 5 ? Leanne Marshall, Fashion Design ?01*

Season 5 ? Kelli Martin, Fashion Design ?06

Season 2 ? Nick Verreos, Fashion Design ?93

Season 2 ? Santino Rice, Fashion Design ?94

Season 2 ? Guadalupe Vidal, Merchandise Product Development ?01

Season 2 ? Raymundo Baltazar, Fashion Design ?04

Season 1 and 2 ? Daniel Franco, Fashion Design ?04

*WINNER

With four dynamic California campuses, FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is the premier west coast fashion design school, educating for careers in fashion, graphic design, interior design, and entertainment. FIDM?s graduates include renowned fashion designers like Monique Lhuillier, Emmy? and Academy Award? award-winning costume designers, top fashion industry executives, and entrepreneurs.

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Avoid the Crowds During a High Season Summertime Cruise with Unforgettable Shore Excursions from Viator.com

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 14, 2011

Summer is the best time of year to visit many of the cruise lines? most popular destinations throughout Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico. But ideal weather conditions and school vacations go hand-in-hand with larger crowds and sold-out cruise-sponsored shore excursions. Viator.com, the leading resource for researching and booking nearly 9,000 trip activities and experiences at the best prices, has unforgettable shore excursions in many of the world?s most popular port cities to help travelers avoid the crowds, save money and create a unique experience.

Alaska

Summertime Alaskan cruise itineraries take great advantage of the warm temperatures which contribute to increased wildlife activity and excellent cruising conditions. Travelers don?t need to be left out in the cold by crowded or sold out excursions with Viator?s collection of Alaskan experiences like:

????The Tongass Wildlife Kayaking Adventure from Juneau is a small group adventure likely to paddle past a humpback whale, orca or seal that takes in views of the Mendenhall, Herbert and Eagle glaciers.
????The Skagway Spectacular: Klondike Gold Rush and the White Pass Trail excursion includes landmarks like Gold Rush Cemetery and Lower Reid Falls among the azure glaciers, thundering waterfalls and majestic mountain vistas.
????During the Mendenhall Glacier Trek and Climb travelers encounter various habitats from ice caves to rainforests and experience a rugged and exhilarating hike and glacier climb.

Europe

Europe is a perennial summer favorite no matter the method of arrival. Cruise passengers looking for an alternative to the on-board excursion offerings can visit Viator.com for a selection of options in various port cities:

????The Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Rome in One Day Private Tour is perfect for travelers who need to see why they say Rome wasn?t built in a day, in one day, including the Vatican Museums and Colosseum with invaluable skip-the-line access to avoid spending hours in line.
????The Naples Shore Excursion Private Tour: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Day Trip from Naples lets cruise passengers explore the famous Amalfi Coast and exquisite coastal landscapes with the luxury and convenience of a private chauffeur and guide.
????Visitors to the city that spans Asia and Europe, the Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour explores the Blue Mosque, historic Hagia Sophia and its Byzantine mosaics, the Ottoman architecture and museums of Topkapi Palace and shopping at the Grand Bazaar

The Caribbean and Mexico

Popular cruise destinations throughout the year, port cities in the Caribbean and Mexico experience summer crowd swells in late June through the summer but savvy cruise passengers who plan ahead can create a unique excursion itinerary sure to create unforgettable memories.

????Jump ship for the Nassau Shore Excursion: SUB Bahamas Adventure that enables underwater exploration of the pristine waters, coral reefs and tropical marine life without a snorkel or scuba tank.
????Head for the marina on Bovoni Road for an eco-adventure of a lifetime led by a nature guide through a protected wildlife sanctuary during the St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour. Keep an eye out for nearby stingrays and spotted rays.
????Leave the big engines behind for beautiful sails during the St Lucia Shore Excursion: Catamaran Day Sail and visit a 19th century coco plantation and Sulphur Springs, the Caribbean?s only drive-in volcano.
????Spend the day among the beautiful Mexican surroundings during the Cozumel Shore Excursion: Jeep and Snorkel Adventure and enjoy an open-air ride around the island, a visit to an ancient Mayan ruin and a guided snorkeling adventure amongst a wide variety of tropical fish and turtles.

For more travel inspiration whether talking a cruise and looking for unique shore excursions or planning a summer family vacation close to home, visit the Viator Travel Blog (travelblog.viator.com) as well as Twitter (ViatorTravel) and Facebook (ViatorTours) for the latest Viator deals, promotions and news.

About Viator

Viator is the world's leading online resource for travel experiences, providing access to nearly 9,000 tours, attractions and activities in 750-plus destinations in more than 150 countries. Viator - the Latin word for traveler - offers travelers a one-stop shop to plan, research and book trip activities with helpful resources like more than 250,000 traveler reviews and photos, star ratings, suggested itineraries and the Viator Travel Blog. Viator's in-house travel experts have picked respected and trusted local operators to ensure a quality experience, value and service, all backed by Viator's low-price guarantee. Founded in 1995, Viator sells its products directly to consumers at http://www.viator.com and through its global network of nearly 2,000 active affiliates that include major hotel and airline companies, online travel agencies, city-specific sites and more. Through its collection of company operated and affiliated sites, including seven European-language sites and a Japanese site, Viator welcomes over 3 million visitors per month. Viator is headquartered in San Francisco with regional offices in Sydney, London and Las Vegas.

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