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While on your trip to Puerto Vallarta, one must-visit is the two-hour boat ride to the Marietas. The Marietas are a bird sanctuary that you will not want to miss. Crystal clear waters make these uninhabited, protected islands a snorkelers and scuba divers paradise. Come and dive in this incredible untouched ecological conservatory. If you love fishing, many charters sail the Marietas in search of Bonita, Big Tuna as it's almost impossible not to catch a fish. Master Baiter's Fishing Charters ar

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Arusha national park is the closest national park from Arusha town – northern Tanzania safari capital. Arusha National Park is a multi-faceted jewel, often overlooked by Tanzania safari lovers, despite offering the opportunity to explore a beguiling diversity of wild game within a few hours of game-drive.

The entrance gate leads into shadowy montane forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colourful turacos and trogons – the only place in the Tanzania northern safari circuit where the acr

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For art lovers, there is a museum in
downtown San José that you won't want to miss. Unique in its history, it used to be the terminal of Costa Rica’s old international airport, at the east end of where
Sabana Park
is today.


Costa Rican Art Museum in downtown San Jose

The
Costa Rican Art Museum (Museo de Arte Costarricense)is housed in a beautiful Neoclassical-style building built in the late 1930s. The gorgeous building, a work of art in itself, stages a permanent display of 3,200 national treasures in all media by Costa Rica’s most celeb

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Handy Tips for Collecting Your Car Hire

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No matter how short or long your flight to your holiday destination, once you arrive all you want to do his hop in your car and be on your way. But it is worth taking a few moments to check both the condition of the vehicle and also the paperwork which you are signing.

One way you can prepare yourself is by booking your car hire with a broker such as Auto Europe. When you book your vehicle online or via the call centre you will be advised what extra charges may be applied locally and also it is c

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Madrid's Hottest Hamburger Havens

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by Isaac Gutiérrez

You probably wouldn't associate coming to Spain with chowing down on a big juicyhamburguesa, but the fact is that it's all the rage these days, especially in the country's capital - and even visitors from the birthplace of the burger, the U.S. of A., have noted that there are now some pretty authentic and just downright tasty offerings to be had in Madrid. Here are several of the top patty palaces. Have you been to any others not on this list? 


Home Burger Bar   This is one

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Birding in Rajasthan

In India, Rajasthan is a famous state situated in north-west region of the country. The state is renowned for its abundant of astonishing tourism sightseeing and marvelous holiday destinations. Historical monuments are the major attractions. Holidaymakers can find many numbers of wonderful forts and spots located in several cities, apart from that the city is also very famed for wildlife tourism. Keoladeo national parks and Ranthambore are the two major wildlife reserve of Rajasthan.  Every year

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Clobbering the Klout Score

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Imagine this scenario. You’re boarding your flight, and an announcement is made that there are three free upgrades to First Class. Free. For those whose Klout scores are 50 or higher.

Or you complain to a company about some defect in their product, and you never get an answer. But other people do, you learn. Why? The brand opts to reply only to those customers with high Klout scores, because, they reason, those are the true influencers of public opinion and are the one worth spending time on.

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5 Things 'Sherlock' Taught Me About Travel

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Sherlock Holmes was such a beloved character even during Arthur Conan Doyle's life that when the author - sick and tired of his creation - tried to kill him off, the public outcry was of so epic a magnitude that Conan Doyle had no other choice but to bring the detective back from the dead. It is, therefore, not surprising, that over half a century after Arthur Conan Doyle's death, his works and their adaptations continue to enjoy such popularity. There are many things one can learn from watching

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9296563071?profile=originalMount Kilimanjaro has been described by many international and local climbers. The name itself is a mystery wreathed in clouds. It might mean Mountain of Light, Mountain of Greatness or Mountain of Caravans. The local people, the Wachagga, don't even have a name for the whole massif, only Kipoo (now known as Kibo) for the familiar snowy peak that stands imperious, overseer of the continent, the summit of Africa that makes it the leading Tanzania adventure destination. Kilimanjaro is a metaphor f

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As I have been talking on previous posts, Costa Rica

is a country full of nature and biodiversity. If we start counting the number of attractive and natural resources within its area, the list would none finish. From volcanoes and beaches to rainforests and rivers, plus the number of habitats for thousands of flora and fauna species, all of this in just one small country in the middle of America.

ranchohumo-tempisque30-300x225.jpg?width=250A perfect example of biodiversity in this country, is the Tempisque River, located entirely in Costa

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by Nellie Huang

The beauty of a classic city like Budapest is undeniable and, for that reason, more than one movie director has chosen it as a film location, due to both its own merits and similarities to equally gorgeous destinations. Cities like the capital of Hungary are also a special gift for creators of music videos, who need to pack a musical story into no more than three or four minutes and make a visual impact from the very first notes. To do so, these directors take advantage of ae

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Many travelers traverse the planet in search of unique adventures, places to eat, and the out of the ordinary places to stay. One adventure, only a lucky few will ever get a chance to experience is to stay at a hotel made of ice, Every winter in Sweden, Norway, and in Quebec, Canada you can go to sleep on a bed made of ice. But you better get there fast before the snow melts your hotel away and you have to wait 9 months, as Ice Hotels are open for business for around three months. Hotels sculptu

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We all know that budgeting for a holiday can be a task and after we have paid for the flights, hotel, and a car hire in Alicante, we then have to think about how much we can afford to spend when we have arrived.

To help you save on the pennies here are 5 great free things that you can do or see in Alicante:

1. Beaches

To relax or have fun on the sandy shores of Alicante is free! The most popular beach in the area is San Juan; the beach follows the coastline for 7km and has some of the finest sands

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5 of the World´s Top Shipwreck Dives

 

For millennia, humanity has been awe of the ocean. It was a source of sustenance, a road for trade and for the discoveries of new worlds, the last frontier. If it's true that life began in the sea, then that does much to explain our ages-long love affair with the ocean. In older times, the sea was also a place of countless dangers, where sea monsters roamed the waters and the abyss awaited those who dared approach the ends of the world. Nowadays, there are many shipwrecks that became famous to

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Tanzania Holiday Destinations

9008695495?profile=originalTanzania as one of the most popular Africa safari destinations has a lot of experiences to offer. Thousands of wildebeest migrate in mindless unison on the annual migration through the Serengeti is just one of the natural wonders yet to be understood. Big family of mighty elephants graze across the wide, muddy Rufiji and Tarangire rivers as a pride of well-fed lions sunbathe on the grassy floor of the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, among many more attractions, make up the unmistakable Tanzania adve

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Surf Vacations in Costa Rica!

Learn to surf like a pro in Costa Rica!

Warm tropical water, world-class waves, friendly and fun atmosphere, and international language experience – all of this and more at the
Del Mar Surfing Academy. Located within
 Costa Rica’s Central and North Pacific Coast 
at
 Jaco,Esterillo and Santa Teresa beaches, the academy offers safe and memorable vacations for kids, teens (up to age 19) and families while promoting healthy and active lifestyles via the sport of surfing.


Kids' Surf Camp with Del Mar Surfing Academy

Kids and teens get to meet

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Peace, Serenity, Solitude
….. These are the words that come to mind for the award-winning Pimalai Resort and Spa in Krabi, Thailand. Add to that elegance, nature and genuine friendly service. Pimalai is perfect for a honeymoon or a break from it all. Pimalai is nestled in a lush tropical forest making it a destination to set your sights on. The resort combines all the right ingredients – subtle five star comforts, natural beauty, far from the crowds, with no noise except the sound of the waves sl

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Beijing: The Great Wall at Mutianyu

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The Great Wall at Mutianyu is a little further away from Beijing than the most popular section at Badaling, but it doesn’t get as crowded. This section of the wall is fully restored, there are hand rails to help you up on the very steep parts and the views are spectacular.

There are many day tours available to this section and even mass transit bus service to this part of the Wall. Bus line 916 and 936.

This part of the Wall is not as crowded as others and Wall and steps are in good shape. There a

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Spirit Raises Carry-on Bag Fee to $100

For a hundred bucks, you can go to dinner at a decent restaurant, purchase a DVD box set, or—if you're flying Spirit—tote a bag onto a plane.

Effective November 6, fee-sucking Spirit will charge $100 for carry-on bags paid for at the gate. It's an increase of 122 percent over the current price of $45. If you reserve your carry-on privileges ahead of time online, it'll cost you $35 bucks as of November 6. (Current price is $30.) And if you pay for your carry-on bag at the airport counter, you'll b

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Winery sign post , Old Redwood Highway , Road to Healdsburg

 

Just a short drive from San Francisco from and you've entered a new world. In fact, drive 45 minutes north, over the Golden Gate Bridge, and you'll be in Sonoma County. Not sure if I've traveled across the Atlantic and landed in Tuscany. No, but Sonoma Counties wine country, rivals any in the world, and does have a "Tuscan" feel.

Sonoma County many times takes a back seat to it's "big brother" to the east, the Napa Valley. While Napa is

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