On the coast of Bahia 82 kilometres north of Salvador, the town and beach of Praia do Forte are situated in a protected area with 12 km. of almost deserted beaches surrounded by lush plantations. It enjoys a privileged location close to the Mata Atlântica Biosphere Reserve, lagoons, beaches where the sea turtles lay their eggs, coral reefs, and places to observe humpback whales.

If you go to Praia do Forte, you should not miss the chance to take a deep-sea excursion to see these magnificent ce

Fairest among women, Venice, formerly powerful and rich. You are still impressive, Lady Venice, but only from a distance.

The years pass rapidly, your skin withers, becomes more parched and thin, and finally drops off in lumps of plaster. Meanwhile, just as time ages all women, water wears on you more and more with every year, and your cosmetologist is already losing his patience in despair. There are plenty of younger potential clients around.

Year after year, your population decreases by several

Bats are mammals with a bad reputation – their good name stained with images of blood and vampires by Hollywood. The truth is that bats are an important part of the environment, helping with pest control, spreading seeds and pollinating plants.

Of the approximate 1,100 bat species on Earth, 112 of them are found in Costa Rica. Four of Costa Rica’s national parks have been declared as important areas for the conservation of bats: La Amistad International Park, Braulio Carrillo National Park, Santa

On the path to enlightenment, I might wind up in Woodstock, New York.  The town which lent its name to the famous rock music festival, "An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music" in 1969 is home to old hippies, and surprisingly, an increasing number of Buddhists.

I meet Shiv Mirabito a short man with a ready smile, bedecked in handmade beads, face framed in a bushy Indian beard streaked with gray and white and a few remaining strands of ebony sprinkled within.   His dreads curled on the

Starting to think about warm-weather travel yet? Check these out:

During the summer months biking in Alaska is a fun way to see America's largest state. Get up close with Alaska’s nature and wildlife, meet the locals.

 By bike you get far away from tourist areas, but still travel on paved highways, on less traveled roads. Give yourself at least seven days to cover 50-70 miles of this pristine,  outdoor wonderland.

 Local knowledge, small group size and personalized service have made Alaska Bike,

El número de ajilas era variable-, Garcilaso nos cuenta que 1 en Cusco existían mil quinientas. Habían varias clases de ajilas, unas destinadas exclusivamente al culto de los dioses, otras mu-' chachas para servicio del inca, otras que podían ser concedidas como esposas a los grandes capitanes por sus méritos y a los jefes de naciones confederadas, otras que después de algunos años podían dejar la institución para contraer matrimonio con novios escogidos a través de sus padres, en el curso de im

As Costa Rica’s multinational business community grows, so too does the number of business travelers visiting the country. Costa Rica also has become a highly popular destination for international meetings, incentive trips, conferences and events (MICE tourism).

Most business and conferences still take place in the capital city of San Jose. As a business traveler to Costa Rica, you will want to stay in one of the best business hotels that San Jose has to offer.

10 Best Business Hotels in San Jos

¡Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay! Guitars, violins, colorful spangled costumes and big mariachi hats have become an indelible symbol of Mexico throughout the world (believe it or not, I once even spotted mariachi hats on sale at souvenir stands right outside Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa).

There are conflicting stories about the origin of this distinctive form of music and performance – one pegs it to the brief 1860s reign of Emperor Maximiliano (yes, Mexico had exactly one post-Aztec emperor, kept on the th

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By Roy Heale

In the heart of downtown Calgary the trendy, residential community known as the Beltline is close to the business center of the city plus the hip restaurants, clubs, and boutiques of the 17^th Avenue Entertainment District. For this reason a number of boutique hotels have recently located themselves in this area providing accommodation options for business and leisure visitors to Calgary. Perhaps the newest addition is the Hotel E

There are, of course, various travel insurance companies out there. How as a travel agent can you best find a reputable provider and reassure your clients that the insurance they're purchasing is legitimate and that the insurance provider can meet its obligations to them? For any agent, knowing the answers to the questions below is a way to make absolutely sure they are working with the right kind of insurer.

Have you asked a few questions about the travel insurance provider?

Is the insurer licen

Quiet pool

This is definitely a not a swingers resort. It’s an adult / topless resort with most women opting for the top on. This type of resort is not unusual for Mexico and quite calm for a resort labeled as an "adult experience". The staff was kind and always willing to help.

The resort for a 3 start is STUNNING at first sight. It sits right on the beach with 4 poster sun loungers big papason chairs to sit back, relax and watch the world pass by.

The sexy pool bar had the best mar

Spain has several superb ski resorts with outstanding slopes, excellent facilities and most importantly of all, really great snow. Here we’ll be taking you on a mini-tour of some of the best ski resorts in Spain – and there are quite a few to choose from – to help you make up your mind.

SKIING IN GRANADA, ANDALUSIA

Granada is situated in eastern Andalusia in the Baetic System and at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The climate in this city is one of extremes: temperatures soar in

Se originó en la India, el budismo predica el camino de la práctica y el desarrollo espiritual y es uno de los caminos más seguido con la enseñanza que tienen la mayor relevancia. Una gran cantidad de personas aspiran a comprender, seguir y saber más sobre el budismo, a fin de llevar la paz y la calma en su vida. Viajan a los mejores y más populares sitios sagrados budistas del mundo para comprender y experimentar las enseñanzas budistas y estilo de vida. Éstos son algunos de los mejores lugares

CRUISING: Coasting along

Al otro lado del Mediterráneo, en Tierra Santa, existe una ciudad de contrastes, abierta, cosmopolita y que no se detiene. Se llama Tel Aviv, en ella se proclamó en 1948 el Estado deIsrael y hoy es el centro empresarial, financiero y cultural del país. Una urbe bulliciosa y con un gran talante por ponerle al tiempo buena cara. Quien venga de visitar otros enclaves israelíes, como Jerusalén, puede pensar que Tel Aviv vive a su bola, al margen de los conflictos de Oriente Próximo. Puede ser, pero

By Nicholas Kontis

I first met Arthur Frommer when he invited me to New York to be a guest on his television show. As a young travel entrepreneur, Mr. Frommer immediately made a lasting impression on me. Arthur Frommer treated me as an equal, as a colleague, asking me my opinions and even asked me what destinations I liked and why. It was that one day of filming at Grand Central Station in New York City, that changed my life forever as a travel aficionado and propelled me into my life long profes

One of the biggest retirement dreams is moving to a sunny, warm place where you can relax, pursue hobbies and enjoy the “golden years” of life with no stress. Moving to a lower cost location, of course, helps stretch your savings. Having good quality health care available is also a top consideration.

In the Americas, Costa Rica continues to dominate the rankings for one of the most popular retirement destinations.

HelpAge International, an index that measures the wellbeing of older people, named C

By Susan Bodack

It's easy to go a bit stir-crazy after being cooped up inside due to freezing cold temperatures and nasty winter weather. After a long bleak winter of gloomy weather and bundling up, the promise of sunnier spring days can seem like a salvation. Planning that spring getaway definitely gives you something to look forward to whether you're looking to stay domestic or travel outside of the country, the travel possibilities are endless!

Consider these five spots and get to planning:

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Turning the mundane,  frustrating  experience of booking a hotel online into a fun moment, is an act of legerdemain that only Booking.com is probably able to pull off.

Take a look at their YouTube commercial to see what I mean. It’s wry, funny and self-deprecating.

It’s a spoof on hotel TV commercials that in and of itself, is a smart TV commercial for Booking.com’s new U.S ad campaign: “Booking Epic.”

But we have come to expect these sorts of creative approaches from the company that’s the