Escaping into nature provides a series of family-friendly activities that help children to develop important skills that they will be able to use for the rest of their lives. And living in a region that makes it easy to explore wooded areas gives families the opportunity to visit remote places, campsites and recreational parks. These places are essential for kids, especially in the age of technology, as we humans tend to distance ourselves from nature, often overlooking the role that Mother Natu
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Azur Air Ukraine has resumed flights from Kiev to La Romana Airport in the Dominican Republic. A division of the Anex Tour Group, Azur is flying Boeing 767 carriers that can accommodate 320 passengers each.
The resumption of four weekly flights on a route that stretches almost 6,000 miles “shows the confidence of the Ukrainian tourism market in our country and strengthens our relationship with Anex Tour Group, the Second World’s largest tourist conglomerate, to strengthen the re
Middle seats in the planes of some airlines are vacant. Passengers and crew members aboard cruise ships are socially distancing when possible and wearing masks. Some countries remain closed to non-residents, while others won’t allow people from the United States to enter.
Few aspects of life have been hit harder by the COVID-19 pandemic than travel, and there’s no end in sight. Or is there? The kinds of trips people take in the months ahead will be different than in the past. A number of t
The small, circular Santorini archipelago (known in Greece as Thera) is nestled in the southern Aegean Sea's Cyclades Islands, with two inhabited islands and four others that are uninhabited. Its enchanting natural and manmade beauty makes it a great holiday destination, and while many have visited via cruise ship, cheap flights to Santorini are also in high demand, owing to its popularity among holidaymakers. Here are four of the top draws, mostly on the main island of Santorini it
Now Anyone Can "Make a W1SH" from the World's Tallest Freestanding Tower.
"W1SH RIBBON," a monument to the suffering of and hope for the people of Japan and the world during the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, was installed on September 25 on the 350-meter-high Tembo Deck of Tokyo Skytree the tallest free-standing tower in the world (635m/2,080 feet), operated by Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd. The monument represents the stalwart perseverance of humankind to overcome this obstacle to public health
This 500-acre outdoor museum is open until its closure for the season December 13. Plus virtual lectures, panel discussions, and other special 60th-Anniversary programs can be viewed on the Storm King's website.
Located in the town of Cornwall, New York, in the Hudson Valley just over an hour north of New York City, Stom King Art Center offers large-scale sculpture and site-specific commissions under an open sky. Despite the global pandemic, Storm King still celebrated its 60th anniversary, openi
Even in this online age, getting out into nature has retained its appeal - and especially in this time of pandemic, it's the perfect "socially distanced" travel experience. I understand, however, that it can be quite intimidating for first-timers. It is challenging to plan your first camping trip, especially if you don’t know what to expect. So here's a rundown of everything you need to know to go on your first adventure.
Campsite Selection
The first thing you’d want to do is to research where yo
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Some of the world’s most famous ruins can be found in this expansive, steamy lowland peninsula covering the southern Mexican states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo (as well as, many people don’t realise, northern Belize and the Guatemalan state of Petén, home to Tikal). The “Big Three”, Chichén Itzá, Tulum, and Uxmal, are celebrated for a reason. But if you’re particularly fascinated, as I am, with the Mundo Maya, you’ll want to add several more days to your vi
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by Marita Acosta
Well, it's certainly been a bloody shambles of a year so far, eh? And who knows what awaits in the few weeks left to go. But at least some degree of travel is back, especially in and between countries in Europe. And today I'd like to talk about a destination in France that's rather off the usual tourist track. In the north of the country near the Belgian border, yet just an hour by train or road from both Iberia destinations Paris an
Astride Lake Michigan, the USA's third largest city is a fantastic place to visit, from its highrise downtown - with famous buldings including 47-year-old Willis Tower (once the world's tallest building, and known as the Sears Tower) and the 1920s-era, neo-Gothic Tribune Tower - to some of the world's best museums and shopping, and gets around 50 million tourists each year.
360 Chicago
On the 94th floor of the John Hancock Tower at 875 Michigan Avenue, this observation deck affords
Located in southeast Asia, this long, narrow country of more than 66 million is a dramatic mixture of bustling cities, traditional charm, fantastic beaches, and engaging ecotourism. Here's an overview of what Thailand's tourism authority has branded as "the Land of Smiles"- with some justification, as Thais are a friendly people who do seem to smile more than many other nationalities:
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Bangkok
The heart of a metro area of more than 14½ million, Thailand's bustling, congeste
In the market for a nice place to call your own on a warm-weather vacation getaway this winter, for example in the Caribbean? Instead of the usual resort, give a thought to renting your very own luxury Caribbean villa, which offers unparalleled privacy and comfort at a variety of price points, from super luxury down to very wallet-friendly. Here are five examples, marketed through Caribbean Escape, that you'll surely fall in love with!
Love Nest in Strawberry Fields, Robin's Bay, Jamaica
If you
Jumping into any new sport or hobby can often be not only daunting but downright confusing. If you’ve never rowed or paddled before, your first time nestled within the bowels of a kayak may leave you feeling sort of a fish out of water. Especially if you haven’t yet received any kayaking tips.
Here at the Journey Junkies, we pride ourselves on providing you with the ideas and know-how on the way to experience your favorite outdoor actives in the best ways possible.
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Along with its culture and history, Switzerland's dramatic Alpine landscapes lure millions of visitors throughout the year. In addition to its legendary skiing and snow sports, there are myriad opportunities for adventure, ecotourism, and generally enjoying this country's great outdoors from glittering lake shores to green meadows and pretty vineyards. Here are ten terrific examples, from cities to countryside, you can enjoy as part of Switzerland tour packages.
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Sightseers at a setting near Boston enjoy a leisurely stroll through a magnificent 18th-century garden. A man in Texas plays president as he reads a speech from a teleprompter. Children in California take a pretend horseback ride with Ronald Reagan.
These disparate experiences have one thing in common. They’re taking place at depositories of manuscripts, memorabilia and memories which keep alive the stories of U.S. presidents.
Today' s election in the United States increased interest in
by Jorge Tejada
The Land of the Rising Sun is home to an ancient culture with a sometimes tumultuous history, and through these many centuries, inevitably some of that history has been haunted with all manner of ghosts, demons, monsters, and ghouls. And in the 21st century, that haunted heritage has if anything become more popular than ever thanks to its promotion and adaptation in pop culture, including manga comic books; anime and horror movies; and video games. So to mark Halloween today, he
Casino resorts are among the world's most elaborately developed destinations, offering fantastic entertainment, dining, and shopping in addition gambling that most serious gaming enthusiasts dream about. Picture yourself in a stylish casino that offers personalized service, with delightful cocktail waiters at your disposal for top-shelf drinks, tasty bites, and all the Cubans you can puff on all night. Every great gambler knows that the casino environment plays an integral role in generating a
Often opening up a new chapter in our lives can be daunting. Especially when it's moving and finding the best place for a new beginning. Fortunately, the capital of Ontario province and Canada's largest city (pop. 2.7 million) is a welcoming as well as vibrant place to live. No wonder it's the first choice in the country for young professionals and immigrants. Its culture, history, and energy pervade various neighbourhoods in and around centre city, and here are the top five examples
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Each year since 1976, Spain's Ministry of Culture has awarded the country's equivalent of the Booker or the Nobel Prize for Literature to one of the world's most distinguished living Spanish-language writers. Past laureates have included not just Spain's poet Rafael Alberti as well as novelists Camilo José Cela, Miguel Delibes, Juan Goytisolo, and Ana María Matute, but also legendary Latin American luminaries such as Argentine Jorge Luis Borges; Cuban Alejo Carpentier; Mexicans Ca
by José Alejandro Adamuz
Religious art and architecture at their best aim at the transcendental. But there are a few structures out there in the world that can quite compare to Colombia's Catedral de Sal, in the city of Zipaquirá, situated on a plain less than an hour from capital Bogotá.
Part of the Greater Bogotá Metropolitan Area, this charming city of nearly 125,000 dates back to 1600 and still preserves a picturesque colonial core that alone would be worth the drive from Bogotá.
But its
