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Canyoning Adventure in Arenal, Costa Rica

 La Fortuna, home of the very popular and stunning Arenal Volcano. I arrived on a Thursday and left the next day, even though it was a quick trip, I truly enjoyed it.

I left San Jose in the early morning, going straight to Ciudad Quesada,  A few hours later, I arrived at One Hotel, where I not only enjoyed a delicious lunch, but also had the chance to explore their facilities. This hotel offers natural thermal waters flowing directly from the rainforest surrounding the property. The restaurant is

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At Peninsula Hotels, Arrive in a Rolls

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Stay at a Peninsula hotel where Rolls-Royce Phantoms rule

 

The Peninsula family of hotels, of which the Hong Kong Peninsula is the Grand Dame, also includes world-class luxurious properties in Shanghai, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Bangkok, Manila and Tokyo. Hong Kong, Tokyo and Shanghai have Rolls-Royce Phantoms – not one but several.

 

The Peninsula Hotels follow the premise of Henry Royce when he wrote, “Strive for per

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Mesmerizing Nepal

Introduction 

9008629488?profile=originalMore than a hundred countries reside in the map of the world, among them a small country with 147,181 sq km area which has been locked between the two gigantic countries i.e. China and India from all sides. Yet it has managed to have a unique topography where he place i.e. 65 m above the sea level to the 8848 m point above the sea level resides in this boundary with the golden grains at Terai region ( plain area as well as the snow capped mountains in the Himalayan region. These all

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For generations on Christmas Eve, the bells from atop the Church of the Nativity have signaled the start of the Christmas Day celebration. Located in Israel south of Jerusalem, the Church of the Nativity is above the cave where the Jesus was born. The Door of Humanity, by which people enter the church, is so low that everyone must bow to enter. It was lowered from the original door during Ottoman times so that horsemen would have to dismount before entering the holy place. The Grotto of the Nati

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9008674679?profile=originalUnd wieder einmal heißt es dieses Jahr: ARRIBA ARRIBA ARRIBA!!!

 

Dieses Highlight sollte man auf keinen Fall verpassen. Die costaricanischen Stierkämpfe in Playa Sámara starten am 28. Dezember 2011 bis zum Finale am 2. Januar 2012. Hier ein Auszug vom letzten Jahr: Bull fights in Costa Rica, Samara Beach!

Bei den Corridas (Stierkämpfen) zeigen die Sabaneros (Cowboys), was in Ihnen steckt: Pferde- und Stierrodeo, Lassokunst und so einiges mehr. Apropos, die corridas spanischer Art, bei der der Stie

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Visit the Site Where Jesus Was Born

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In Bethlehem, Israel, beneath the Church of the Nativity is the Grotto of the Nativity, where Jesus was born. The rectangular cavern beneath the church is entered by a flight of steps near the church altar.  The cave has been honored as the site of Christ's birth since the 2nd century. The first evidence of a cave in Bethlehem being venerated as Christ's birthplace is in the writings of Justin Martyr arou

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Christmas in a Foreign Country

At any time of year other than late December, if someone asks me where I wish I could be, I can reel off a list of places I’d love to travel. But come Christmas time, there’s nowhere I’d rather be than home. In my 33 years, I’ve spent just one Christmas away from family – and it was about as far away as I could physically be: halfway around the world in a small town in West Bengal, India. photo
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I had been backpacking through South Asia for about three months with a friend, and homes
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How We Make Travel Decisions

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At some point or other someone is always gazing into a crystal ball predicting the future of the travel industry

It's understandable given the tremendous impact, say, mobile has had in the travel space, or the  daily emergence of new sites that offer interesting new search processes.

There are sophisticated strategies designed to reach the consumer directly with ideas, deals, discounts, bargains and filtered reviews and content.

We've come a long way from just a

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Snowbirds Head to Lake Charles, Louisiana

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The leaves are gone, snow is coming – for sure.  Do you wish you were going some place warmer?  If so, consider Lake Charles, Louisiana in Southwest Louisiana.  The weather is warm and so is Louisiana hospitality.  Lake Charles has something of interest for everyone – museums, beaches, fishing, gambling, golf and more.

 

History buff will love strolling the Charpentier Historic distr

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One striking feature of traveling down Route 301 about an hour after crossing the Delaware border into Maryland is that all vestiges of suburbia like strip development and shopping centers recede into wide open fields and miles of undisturbed forest. Partially due to the fact that I was headed out here in November to experience the Annual Waterfowl Festival, I immediately thought, “Wow, what great farming and hunting grounds.” This coming from somebody who has never shot a rifle or climbed aboar

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What to Do in Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica

Dec 15th, 2011.
Jardin del Eden Hotel, Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica
Erick Hidalgo

Things to do in Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica

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Summer time delivers with it warmth and mugginess. The time of year also provides the chance for heat weary folks to escape to beaches for a properly deserved rest. In Costa Rica, Tamarindo beach really worth visiting; nine leading things to do featured here:

Natural Activities

Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
Start your day in the mountain with the Canopy Tour; for more fun do

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Every time I come to Tucson, which is at least once or twice a year, I discover a new treasure. Sometimes, I re-discover a place I've known about since I was a teenager growing up here. A place I've loved, not since I was young, but since my son was a toddler, is called Kid's Center. This is a magical little toy store where we used to go to get parts for his Brio train set. Now, I guess, you can get them at Target, maybe even Walmart, but they used to be found only at higher-end toy shops becaus
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Enjoy Palma Real: An all-inclusive beach resort on the Honduran mainland

Located only 30-minutes from La Ceiba on the road to Trujillo, Palma Real is a first class all-inclusive beach resort.  The setting is breathtaking with the long sandy beach and ocean in front and the green mountains at the back.  Truly a tropical paradise.

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There are a variety of accommodations with160 rooms and suites decorated with a tropical flair in two connected adjacent properties. Every room is equipped with air condi

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The New Legoland Florida Is a Charmer

9008676285?profile=originalMany young boys are passionate about Legos, and my 9-year-old Matthew is one of them. So on our last trip to Orlando, several weeks ago, a visit to the new Legoland was of course a must. This new amusement park opened October 15 in Winter Haven, a 45-minute drive south of Orlando, on the site of the former Cypress Gardens. Driving down, it felt like we were on a pilgrimage to Mecca - the anticipation was radiating from the back seat of our rental car.

The park was clean, bright, and cheerful, a

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Amsterdam succeeds, in its little dirty, shameful but oh so irresistible ways, to get under the skin of the traveler, overpower and charm them so much, that they just have to go back. Time and again. Year after year. That’s probably because Amsterdam is a city that despite its small size is very cheeky and few cities can tickle the adventurer in you, such as this oasis of liberty.

Amsterdam is constantly evolving, everything is changing with a neck breaking speed here. Since the millennium, the c

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San Diego is best known for beautiful beaches and its world-famous Zoo, but we also enjoy a rich cultural life – including great theatre.

Since mid-November, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has been wowing audiences at La Jolla Playhouse. I saw the show about a week ago and was positively stunned by the music and the drama.

The show reminded me why I loved all of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s earlier works, but the credit for this production of Superstar goes

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10 REASONS WHY I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A PARK CITY CONDO

 

9008665656?profile=originalIn 2004 I almost bought a condo in Park City, Utah, but I never pulled the trigger. That failure of nerve still keeps me up at night, especially during ski season, because Park City is my favorite winter sports destination. Here are ten reasons (there are more) why I'm still kicking myself:

 

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Turrialba Valley, Costa Rica

Turrialba Valley is located in east side of Cartago Province, just one hour and thirty minutes away from San Jose. During the past few years, the wealth and beauty of this area has been discovered by the increasing number of visitors every year.

Here you can find a unique charm and essence, very different to the popular and regular touristic places in other parts of the country. A special combination of distinctive elements made of this valley a one of a kind; the tropical forest, world class con

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The beautifully landscaped Hyatt is a wonderful hotel on a beautiful beach in Saipan. The dining experiences are exciting and diverse.  The Niji Japanese Restaurant offers both traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine featuring the freshest ingredients prepared by authentic Japanese chefs. Guests can enjoy a bountiful daily lunch buffet highlighted by live sushi, teppanyaki, tempura stations, and more. For dinner, a teppanyaki room, sushi counter, and a private dining room are available.

 

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Should Travel Writers Ask for Free Trips or Get Paid by a Destination?

This started out with a question: Should travel writers ask for free trips.

It’s  a vexing and contentious issue for travel professionals.

The ethical issues are pretty clear: If a travel writer is given an all-expense trip to a country, hotel, resort  or whatever -  and this usually includes airfare, meals, accommodations and passes to attractions in the region - can that writer be balanced in his or her article?

In the

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