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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

Introduction 

More 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

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

Und 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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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

How We Make Travel Decisions

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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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

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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Jardin del Eden Hotel, Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica
Erick Hidalgo

Things to do in Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica

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

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.

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

Many 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

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

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

10 REASONS WHY I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A PARK CITY CONDO

In 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:

• Park City has three ski resorts – Deer Valley, The Canyons, and Park City Mountain Resort – sitting side by side and looming over an authentic old mo

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

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.

Tr

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

Most streets in Venice are crowded by tourists, even the narrowest, and it is difficult to discover something new, but here’s your essential guide to the city’s hidden gems.

Where to stay in Venice

Le Marinaresche , apartment block from the 18th th century, in the city center. Grocers, restaurant 30 m. Central position, with all sorts of services and different shops in the surrounding area. Approx 300 m from theGiardini dell Biennale. Vaporetto stop”Giardini” (connection with Lido, San Marco squar