Montecito Realtor Highlights Top Central Coast Wealth Advisors

Coldwell Banker’s Barbara Reaume is an experienced Montecito realtor specializing in Montecito homes for sale. Barbara helps home sellers and home buyers navigate the sometimes tricky world of Santa Barbara real estate by providing both home buying tips and house staging tips.

Santa Barbara real estate agent Barbara Reaume often works closely with Central Coast wealth advisors to help clients locate luxury houses for sale or to provide information on using properties as part of a wealth management strategy.

In an effort to ensure home buyers and home sellers have access to current information about asset management strategies, Barbara Reaume reviewed several Central Coast wealth advisors. The Santa Barbara realtor wanted to make sure that financial advisors who work with her clients have the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.

The final selections were chosen based on reputation in the wealth management industry and a proven ability to meet the needs of clients. These Central Coast wealth advisors are dedicated to showing clients how to buy a home as part of a wealth preservation strategy.  

After thorough consideration, Barbara Reaume chose the following Central Coast wealth advisors as her favorites: Daniel Babai, Greg Franklin and Craig Allen. If you are looking for an asset management specialist, consider the following Central Coast wealth advisors.

	Daniel Babai – Morgan Stanley – Top Central Coast Wealth Advisors Daniel Babai is a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting with long-term financial planning and developing qualified plans for clients through the use of both traditional and alternative investments. He incorporates frequent contact and performance reviews to assess progress made towards helping clients achieve their financial goals. Visit the Morgan Stanley website and the Daniel Babai LinkedIn page or call 800-874-0282 for more information.
	Greg Franklin – The Wealth Pilot – Top Central Coast Wealth Advisors Greg Franklin, owner of The Wealth Pilot, became a wealth management advisor in 1984 after earning both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in business management and economics. Under his direction, the company has become one of the highest-rated wealth management firms in Central California. This independent wealth management advisor specializes in asset wealth management and wealth management consulting. Visit the website or call 805-541-8444 for more information.
	Craig Allen – Montecito Private Asset Management – Top Central Coast Wealth Advisors Craig Allen of Montecito Private Asset Management offers investment management, financial planning, and business consulting services. Allen works to develop customized solutions that may include portfolio management, a comprehensive financial plan, a business or marketing plan, company analysis, or a combination of services. Visit the website or call 805-898-1400 for more information.

Finding top Central Coast wealth advisors can be a challenge.

Are you looking to buy a home in Santa Barbara?  Buying a home in Santa Barbara is an integral component of a smart investment strategy.  For most people, buying a home is the largest purchase they will make in their lifetime.  Before you buy that dream home, consider a strategy session with one of these top four wealth management advisors.  This review aims to save clients who are buying a Santa Barbara home the effort of researching wealth advisors. We hope this information helps you make an informed decision.

About Barbara Reaume – Barbara Reaume is a professional Santa Barbara and Montecito realtor with over thirty years of experience. Barbara Reaume offers advice on buying a single family home, finding a condo, or purchasing land as an investment.  For help with your Santa Barbara relocation strategy visit her website and Facebook page or call 805-610-5403 for more information or to request a quick quote.  

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About Barbara Reaume

Barbara Reaume is a real estate expert working for Coldwell Banker Montecito. She started her career as a real estate agent in 1984 and offers over 3 decades of experience in real estate sales. Specialties include Montecito real estate, Santa Barbara real estate, Santa Barbara homes, real estate financing In Santa Barbara, Montecito relocation, Santa Barbara relocation, short sales and foreclosures. Do you have specific questions about buying or selling real estate in the Santa Barbara area? Ask to be setup on Barbara's email-based home search to get instant alerts on price reductions and new Santa Barbara homes for sale in the area. Contact Barbara Reaume by email (barbara@barbarareaume.com), phone (805-610-5403) to find out the value of your home, discuss your options. Connect on Google+ https://plus.google.com/103753350598984606081/about

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Top 100 Santa Barbara Realtors / Montecito Realtors Named by SBAOR

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 Santa Barbara Association of Realtors (SBAOR) released the top producing Santa Barbara Realtors / Montecito Realtors for the first quarter 2013.

SBAOR represents approximately 1,200 Santa Barbara Realtors and Montecito Realtors from all real estate specialties including residential home sales, luxury mansions for sale, commercial sales, short sales, development, property management and appraisals. Each quarter, SBAOR ranks each Realtor by the total dollar volume and number of listings for single-family homes and condominiums. 

One of the Realtors named in the top 100 list, Barbara Reaume, of Coldwell Banker Montecito, remarked;

"The real estate market continues to improve in Santa Barbara County. I've had several unique opportunities this quarter due to the recovering housing market, and I'm grateful to be recognized by SBAOR." said Reaume.

SBAOR Montecito realtors such as Barbara Reaume help home buyers and sellers navigate the complex real estate process by specializing in Santa Barbara relocation, luxury houses for sale,home buying tips, Montecito relocation, Montecito homes for sale, Santa Barbara homes for sale,Carpinteria real estate, house staging tips and short selling a home on a budget.

Barbara Reaume understands the drive to own a home; she draws from 30 years of experience as an established realtor. Home buyers looking for the best places to buy a home in Santa Barbara, consider speaking with a top 100 realtor from SBAOR. Selling your home without a realtor is time consuming and often leads to legal issues.

Barbara offers a free guide entitled "12 Smart Questions To Ask Your Realtor" athttp://www.BarbaraReaume.com. Learn how to find a good real estate agent and how to sell your home fast in Santa Barbara County. Ask to be setup on Barbara's email-based home search to receive instant alerts on price reductions on new homes for sale in Santa Barbara, CA. Connect socially on Barbara Reaume's Google+ page and Facebook fan page.

To learn more about SBAOR and to find a realtor in Santa Barbara, visit http://www.sbaor.com

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Announcing Home for Sale in San Roque

SUMMARY: Barbara Reaume, Real Estate Professional with Coldwell Banker, specializing in the Montecito and Santa Barbara real estate, announces 121 Carrizo Dr, Santa Barbara CA, 93105, located in the historic San Roque area, listed for sale. 

Santa Barbara, CA June 29, 2013 — 121 Carrizo Dr, Santa Barbara CA, 93105 is a single family home located in the northwestern area of Santa Barbara known as San Roque.   

Admired for its diverse architectural themes such as Spanish Colonial, English Tudor, French Normandy, and American Colonial, it’s no surprise that San Roque property is highly sought after.  This is a desirable area that is located close to Santa Barbara schools, parks, and restaurants. 

The property is being listed for sale for $1,295,000. 

“The homes in this area are highly unique, mostly ranch-style, single-family homes, constructed during the building boom of the ’50s and ’60s,” said listing agent Barbara Reaume, a 30-year Santa Barbara real estate veteran. “121 Carrizo Dr is a charming ranch style home with a beautiful backyard, fireplace and two car garage. Trail heads for mountain hiking are within easy reach.” 

Lovingly cared for over the years, this home is on a 11,761 sq ft lot, has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a large living room with a fireplace and a wall of windows to a view of the yard. The dining room and kitchen have clear views to the beautifully landscaped backyard.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Santa Barbara County, contact Barbara Reaume, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Specialist, at (805) 453-9674. 

For more information on 121 Carrizo Dr, visit http://www.californiamoves.com/ID/3179609 

About Barbara Reaume: 

Barbara Reaume is a real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Real Estate in Montecito, California. She was recently listed in the top 100 Santa Barbara Realtors named by SBAOR. As a CRI Graduate, Barbara offers real estate representation and negotiation services to both home buyers and home sellers. Reaume specializes in the Santa Barbara and Montecito real estate community and offers her services throughout Santa Barbara county. To search all homes in the Santa Barbara MLS for free visit http://www.barbarareaume.com To find out how much your Santa Barbara home is worth visit   http://www.barbarareaume.com/contact 
 

Top 100 Santa Barbara Realtors / Montecito Realtors Named by SBAOR

Santa Barbara, CA – May 8th, 2013. SBAOR represents approximately 1,200 Santa Barbara Realtors and Montecito Realtors from all real estate specialties including residential home sales, luxury mansions for sale, commercial sales, short sales, development, property management and appraisals.  Every quarter, SBAOR ranks Realtors by the total dollar volume and number of listings for single-family homes and condominiums. 

One of the Realtors named in the top 100 list, Barbara Reaume, of Coldwell Banker Montecito, remarked;

“The real estate market continues to improve in Santa Barbara County. I’ve had several unique opportunities this quarter due to the recovering housing market, and I’m grateful to be recognized by SBAOR.” said Reaume.

SBAOR Montecito realtors such as Barbara Reaume help home buyers and sellers navigate the complex real estate process by specializing in Santa Barbara relocation, luxury houses for sale, home buying tips, Montecito relocation, Montecito homes for sale, Santa Barbara homes for sale, Carpinteria real estate, house staging tips and short selling a home on a budget.

Barbara Reaume understands the drive to own a home; she draws from 30 years of experience as an established realtor. Home buyers looking for the best places to buy a home in Santa Barbara, consider speaking with a top 100 realtor from SBAOR.  Selling your home without a realtor is time consuming and often leads to legal issues.

Barbara offers a free guide entitled “12 Smart Questions To Ask Your Realtor” at http://www.BarbaraReaume.com. Learn how to find a good real estate agent and how to sell your home fast in Santa Barbara County.

To learn more about SBAOR, visit http://www.sbaor.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Santa Barbara, CA – May 8th, 2013. SBAOR represents approximately 1,200 Santa Barbara Realtors and Montecito Realtors from all real estate specialties including residential home sales, luxury mansions for sale, commercial sales, short sales, development, property management and appraisals.  Every quarter, SBAOR ranks Realtors by the total dollar volume and number of listings for single-family homes and condominiums.
One of the Realtors named in the top 100 list, Barbara Reaume, of Coldwell Banker Montecito, remarked;
“The real estate market continues to improve in Santa Barbara County. I’ve had several unique opportunities this quarter due to the recovering housing market, and I’m grateful to be recognized by SBAOR.” said Reaume.
- See more at: http://www.barbarareaume.com/top-100-santa-barbara-realtors-montecito-realtors-named-by-sbaor.html#sthash.e6RNzR4r.dpuf

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Santa Barbara, CA – May 8th, 2013. SBAOR represents approximately 1,200 Santa Barbara Realtors and Montecito Realtors from all real estate specialties including residential home sales, luxury mansions for sale, commercial sales, short sales, development, property management and appraisals.  Every quarter, SBAOR ranks Realtors by the total dollar volume and number of listings for single-family homes and condominiums.
One of the Realtors named in the top 100 list, Barbara Reaume, of Coldwell Banker Montecito, remarked;
“The real estate market continues to improve in Santa Barbara County. I’ve had several unique opportunities this quarter due to the recovering housing market, and I’m grateful to be recognized by SBAOR.” said Reaume.
- See more at: http://www.barbarareaume.com/top-100-santa-barbara-realtors-montecito-realtors-named-by-sbaor.html#sthash.e6RNzR4r.dpuf

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Santa Barbara, CA – May 8th, 2013. SBAOR represents approximately 1,200 Santa Barbara Realtors and Montecito Realtors from all real estate specialties including residential home sales, luxury mansions for sale, commercial sales, short sales, development, property management and appraisals.  Every quarter, SBAOR ranks Realtors by the total dollar volume and number of listings for single-family homes and condominiums.
One of the Realtors named in the top 100 list, Barbara Reaume, of Coldwell Banker Montecito, remarked;
“The real estate market continues to improve in Santa Barbara County. I’ve had several unique opportunities this quarter due to the recovering housing market, and I’m grateful to be recognized by SBAOR.” said Reaume.
- See more at: http://www.barbarareaume.com/top-100-santa-barbara-realtors-montecito-realtors-named-by-sbaor.html#sthash.e6RNzR4r.dpuf

Business Trip: Bangkok

Over the last decade, Bangkok has evolved from a humid riverside city known for its tuk tuks and street food into a modern, rapidly growing Asian commercial hub. Business travellers will appreciate the city’s dramatic advancements in public transportation, its world-class airport and a growing selection of four- and five- star hotels near the city centre.

The 2006 opening of the lofty Suvarnabhumi Airport, located 25km east of the city centre, marked the emergence of Bangkok to the big league, and it continues to be a key engine of growth, with arrivals increasing by 19% from 2011 to 2012. A modern, convenient elevated rail link, which opened in 2010, connects the airport to the city in 30 minutes, helping visitors avoid Bangkok’s infamous traffic jams.

The city’s modern public transportation system – a combination of soaring skytrains (BTS) and underground subways (MRT) – has transformed the bustling city centre into a futuristic warren of street-level sidewalks, skywalks (elevated sidewalks) and skytrains.

The Chao Phraya River flows along the western edge of the city centre, along which stand many of Bangkok’s grandest luxury hotels, including the famous Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and the plush Peninsula Bangkok. But the draw of big business has shifted the upscale hotel scene to key commercial hubs to the east, such as Ratchaprasong, Sathorn, Silom, Siam or Sukhumvit.

Getting to or from Suvarnabhumi Airport is a breeze using the elevated rail link. But travellers with heavy luggage or those who do not feel like riding the frequently crowded trains should arrange for a private car through their hotel or book the airport’s limousine service (1,500 to 2,500 baht one way). Taxis (about 350 baht) are also an option, but queues can be long and scams frequent. Depending on traffic, the drive between the airport and city centre is 45 to 60 minutes.

Hotels
Business travellers who like to try out new hotels are in luck: Bangkok is in the middle of a boom in luxury hotel development.

Elegant
The 227-room St Regis Bangkok opened in April 2011 and has quickly become the high-end hotel hotspot for visitors and locals. Oversized butler-serviced rooms overlook the horseracing track and golf course at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club. Have a Siam Mary cocktail at the St Regis Bar or a power lunch at the 12th floor Viu restaurant – both are popular among the city’s movers and shakers. The hotel is located in the busy, central area around Ratchaprasong (full of offices, shopping malls and embassies) and conveniently connected via skywalk to the Rajadamri BTS Skytrain station.

Nearby, the new 240-room Okura Prestige Bangkok oozes Japanese style and elegance, from its chic brown marble, wood- and copper-trimmed lobby to its dramatic rooftop infinity pool. The hotel opened on the top floors of a futuristic mixed-use office building on Wireless Road in May 2012 near the Phloen Chit BTS station.

Out by the Chao Phraya River, the 39-villa Siam hotel is spread over three acres in the exclusive northern Dusit district.  Although the hotel is new, antiques, art and touches like teakwood floors and private plunge pools give it a historical feel.

Edgy
French fashion icon Christian Lacroix collaborated with five Thai designers to create the lavish, whimsical interiors of the 238-room Sofitel So Bangkok, which opened in March 2012 in a glass tower at the intersection of busy Sathorn and Rama IV Roads, within walking distance of both BTS and MRT stations. Book a room on the posh executive club level and enjoy evening cocktails and canapés in a private perch high above the smoggy skyline, where attendants are decked out in uniforms and shoes specially designed by Lacroix. The 27-storey hotel overlooks Lumphini Park, Bangkok’s big green central-city lung, which offers guests a chance to wander (or jog) among its trees and lakes away from city’s grit and noise.

Nearby in the Sathorn district, the super-chic, 407-room W Bangkok hotel opened its doors in December 2012 (parts of the hotel are still under construction). In typical, edgy W style, oversized, stuffed and sequined Muay Thai boxing gloves serve as accent pillows on all hotel beds. At night, the hotel lobby’s popular Woobar pulsates with a crowd of curious locals and hotel guests. The W is connected to a unique terracotta-topped 19th-century building that at one time served as the Russian embassy, but will soon become event space for the hotel.

Vertical gardens, warm wood flooring, silk wall panels and contemporary room design are hallmarks of the glamorous 94-room Hansar Bangkok, tucked into a quiet side street in busy Ratchaprasong. In a nice touch, breakfast and wi-fi are included in the rate.

Expense account
Make reservations early to nab one of the hottest tables in town at Bo.lan, an upscale Thai restaurant in Sukhumvit run by a Michelin-star husband and wife team. Even though a steady stream of expats and visitors frequents Bo.lan, prepare your palate for the fire and flavours of authentic Thai cuisine. Feeling adventurous? Allow the chef to prepare a balanced meal composed of five essential dishes: Thai salad (yum), chilli relish (kreung jim), stir fry (jan phat), curry (keng) and soup (nahm keng).

Enjoy the relaxed, open-air atmosphere of a 1920s Thai home at the Issaya Siamese Club, where local celebrity chef Ian Kittichai turns out dishes seasoned with herbs grown in the house garden, such as red chilli-glazed seabass (pla aob prik) and jasmine flower flan (kanom dok mali). Outside tables usually go first.

If you tire of Thai fire and spice, tuck into meticulously prepared Italian classics such as veal carpaccio, fillet of baccala (cod), or dry aged steaks from the open kitchen at La Scala, located on the lush, tranquil grounds of the Sukhothai Bangkok hotel on Sathorn Road. Chef Maurizio Menconi frequently shares the kitchen with visiting celebrity chefs from around the world.

At popular Quince, located in a loft-like see-and-be-seen space in Sukhumvit, Australian chef Jess Barnes prepares international dishes with fresh local ingredients such as albondigas (lamb meatballs) with cumin, tomato and pickled chilli, or pan seared mackerel with hummus and lemon paste, paired with an excellent selection of wines.

Off the clock
Bangkok’s latest major attraction, Asiatique the Riverfront, is a cross between the city’s steamy, chaotic night markets and its clean, orderly shopping malls. Join the festival-like atmosphere with a mix of locals and visitors drinking and dining al fresco in restaurants and beer gardens, enjoying live music, people watching, and of course, shopping in an open air market full of carefully curated, locally-made handicrafts and souvenirs.

To get there, take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin station, and then walk to the Sathorn Pier for a free 10-minute ferry ride. Weekend nights can be especially busy with long queues for the ferries, so consider taking a taxi instead. Asiatique is open daily from 5 pm until midnight.

Like a local
Shopping for inexpensive, quickly made bespoke clothing in Bangkok is a popular pastime for visitors, but since finding a reputable tailor can be difficult, ask for recommendations from your best-dressed Thai colleagues or hotel concierge.

Despite the heat and relaxed atmosphere you will undoubtedly feel in Bangkok, you should know that Thais are very status conscious, so dress up. To properly woo a new partner or close a deal, dress the part with suits or jackets, long-sleeved shirts and ties for men and conservative dresses, skirts and blouses or jackets for women. Thankfully, it is acceptable (and very common) to take your jacket off and carry it.

Don’t do this
When dining at Thai restaurants, do not expect to eat with chopsticks. Thais typically use a spoon and a fork. Hold the fork in your left hand and use it to push food onto the spoon. Then use the spoon in your right hand to bring the food to your mouth. Knives are rarely, if ever, necessary because most Thai dishes come in bite-sized pieces.

Another surprise: due to the year-round hot, muggy climate, do not be surprised if a server pours your beer over ice – a common practice throughout Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Source: http://www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20130321-business-trip-bangkok

New Orleans crawfish: America's best regional food?

It's nearly impossible to overstate the importance of the crawfish to Louisiana. Each year, over 100 million pounds of the "crawlers" are harvested, and locals consume the majority of that crustacean bounty.

To newbies, a common first question regarding the crawfish goes something like, "So they're like mini-lobsters, right?"

Sure.

These freshwater "mini-lobsters" hold most of their meat in their tail. But unlike a real lobster, where you might eat one per sitting, people often eat 50+ crawfish per meal. Although crawfish are also technically known as "crayfish," if you're ordering this dish in Bayou country, call 'em crawfish, crawdads or mud bugs, and order them by the pound.

The main method of preparation is "the boil," where crawfish are thrown into a pot of hot water along with various seasonings (many use Zatarain's spice mix), corn, potatoes, andouille sausage and sometimes even exotic meats (rabbit anyone?).

After the boil heat is cut and the crawfish have had time to steep in the flavorful liquid for a time, they are typically dumped onto a newspaper-covered table where ravenous diners, who have been tortured by the aroma of simmering seafood, have at it.

Eating "craw" is an art form easily perfected, one in which ladies are still considered ladies while slurping, an absolutely necessary part of the process. The first step is twisting the tail from the rest of the body. Be sure to slurp the side with the head first, as this is where the bulk of the flavor and seasoning ends up. Next up: the tail, where a few quick peelings of the shell reveal a tender morsel of meat. After repeating this process a couple of times, muscle memory takes over. Be sure to have a ton of paper towels nearby, as a crawfish boil tends to be a pretty messy, yet fun, meal.

The best place to enjoy a boil is in the backyard of a Louisiana local. But while crawdads are in season (February-June), many restaurants in New Orleans host weekly boils, and some are even "all-you-can-eat." Try the Rivershack Tavern on River Road, or the House of Blues on Decatur Street, for the meal that says you've truly savored The Big Easy.

Source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/07/12/new-orleans-crawfish-crayfish-boil/2509345/

Space shuttle Enterprise exhibit reopens to awed NY crowds

NEW YORK — Crowds showed up in force Wednesday to see the space shuttle Enterprise open to the public — again. The display of the prototype shuttle, which was donated to Manhattan's Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum by NASA, reopened after its first exhibition was closed because of damage from last October's Hurricane Sandy.

The hurricane devastated the temporary structure that had been erected around the orbiter on the deck of the aircraft carrier-turned-museum. That first show opened July 19, 2012, but closed for extensive refurbishment after the storm. Finally, the Enterprise display is again open for business.

"One word: wow," said Zina Best of Brooklyn, N.Y., who brought her 6-year-old son, A.J. to see the exhibition. "I'm speechless. They did a superb job." [See more photos of NYC's reopened space shuttle Enterprise exhibit]

A.J. was similarly impressed, calling the display "amazing," and saying he hoped to become an astronaut some day. "I will be the first astronaut on Saturn," he said.

Many who came to see Enterprise were awed by its size.

"I'm surprised how big it is," said Matt Morales, age 13, of Montvale, N.J. "It's a different experience to see it in real life."

Kate Novak of New York agreed. "It's really intense. I thought it was going to be much smaller. It's surreal."
Enterprise
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The reopening of the space shuttle Enterprise pavilion featured speakers, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a performance by the New York Police Department Marching Band.

Space shuttle Enterprise never flew to space, but was used by NASA in the 1970s for glide flights from the upper atmosphere to test the space shuttle design. The vehicle is displayed in a darkened tent with a deep blue ceiling that evokes the depths of space. Around it are numerous exhibits explaining the science and history of the 30-year space shuttle program and the role Enterprise played in getting it off the ground.

"The exhibit seems to be fitting, the colors. (Enterprise) is kind of orbiting in the center," said Emily Potter-Ndiaye of Brooklyn.

While many in the crowd today were locals, some visitors from far-flung locales decided to check out the precursor to America's shuttle program.

"It's super impressive. We don't have anything like this in Australia," said Lily Grealy, who was visiting New York from Sydney.

Intrepid officials said they're hoping the display helps inspire children to pursue science, math and engineering, and maybe even travel to space one day.

"It's pretty cool," said 10-year-old Georgia Wallace, who was visiting Enterprise with her father, Daniel Wallace. Despite being wowed by the shuttle, though, Georgia said she didn't want to go to space herself. "There's no showers."

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue) in Manhattan. Access to the Space Shuttle Pavilion costs $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 to 17, in addition to regular admission. The Intrepid is hosting a public SpaceFest, July 25-29, 2013, with NASA astronaut appearances, free movie screenings, hands-on demonstrations and more to celebrate all things space.

Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/travel/space-shuttle-enterprise-exhibit-reopens-awed-ny-crowds-6C10607878

Trekkers Swarm Mount Fuji on First Day of Season

(CNN) -- The inclusion of Mount Fuji in the UNESCO World Heritage list recently has spurred a huge reaction among international travelers and agencies.

This Monday, as normal, hundreds of hikers flocked to Mt Fuji for the beginning of the summer climbing season.

Climbers started to ascend the 3,776-meter peak as early as 3 a.m. to watch the sunrise from the summit. They lit torches and walked in long winding queues along the path that leads up the mountain.

So numerous were the climbers in their colorful outfits it looked a little like a busy morning in a Tokyo subway station.

Worshiped for centuries

The cone-shaped mountain has been worshiped in Japan for centuries. It is considered the symbol of this island country home to a reported 118 volcanoes.

While Mt Fuji was already popular among tourists, the UNESCO World Heritage status will spark a new wave of interest, say local officials.

According to The Japan Times, Japan Travel Bureau Corp. announced Monday a series of day trips for foreigners, accompanied by English-speaking tour guides.

East Japan Railway Co. also offered a 50% discount on tickets for people who use the Chuo Line to visit the mountain.

Risk of erosion

Environmentalists warn the extra tourists pose potential environmental problems, such as erosion or littering.

It was reported that Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures, where Mt Fuji is located, will collect entrance fees to the site on a trial basis this summer to help pay for its preservation.

Mt. Fuji attracts around 300,000 trekkers each year.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/04/travel/fuji-climbing-season/index.html