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Most travelers today want to maintain their work-out routine while they’re on vacation. If this includes you, head to the La Jolla Sports Club in the village. It’s the best fitness club around – and I should know, I’ve tried them all.

AUTUMN LEAVES, FESTIVALS, AND A PET-FRIENDLY RESORT

by Ed Wetschler

Hordes of fall foliage fans visit New England's mountain ranges in autumn, but Derrick Daly, head gardener at the Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, near Portland, Maine, is partial to autumn on the coast. I've stayed at the Inn by the Sea, but only in summer, so I asked Daly about leaf peeper season at sea level.

What's autumn like in Cape Elizabeth?  

October is one of the best months here, and not just because it's my bir

Are you aware Italy has a general strike set for Tuesday, September, 6. All Italian airlines, Italian airports, trains, public transportation in Rome, Naples, Turin, Florence and Bologna.

Most important if you have clients or you are returning a rental car these institutions will also be closed.

Italian ferries will delay departures by 8 hours! 

More Italian strikes planned in September. German air traffic control strike issues not settled

Portugal’s Precious Port Wine Trail

The Port Wine Trail begins in the only place legally  authentic Port can begin, in  Oporto, Portugal’s second-largest city, and a three and a half hour train ride north from Lisbon.

More importantly, it’s  the gateway to the Douro Valley’s prized Port wine vineyards. ()

The valley is really spectacular,  a “must see,” and certainly a absolute destination for any  lover of Port.

The hills are carpeted with terraces of grape vines that rush and fall away, down  tow

¿Viajar o no en temporadas de huracanes? Con el nombre de Irene sonando en boca de todos y causando estragos en muchas ciudades norteamericanas, muchos piensan si vale la pena viajar en esta época.

Lo ocurrido en la temporada de este año, que aún no termina, nos recuerda que pueden haber desde cancelaciones de vuelo hasta cierres de carretera que trastocan entre otras cosas, los planes de los viajeros.

Lectores de Todosobrecruceros.com nos hacen esta pregunta  frecuentemente y siempre contestamos

The 2011 Champagne harvest has begun. With the combination of early flowering, low rain levels in the spring, and abundance of summer sun has led to one of the earliest picking seasons since 1822, the Champagne Bureau said today.

The three prominent planted grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, are being hand-harvested across the region with favorable weather forecasts for the next few days.

"As we celebrate another successful harvest from this unique region, we are remind

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
– Mark Twain 

Most volunteers who go abroad, like to volunteer in places where they feel they can make a difference. This is what makes volunteering abroad a noble choice for many. Apart from volunteer work, there are also a number of other things that one can do in these countries. Here we will look at a number of countries in Africa and what one can do while volunteering in these countries.

First off we look into volunteerin

Vibrant colours and ancient culture, beautiful cities and endless golden beaches – a holiday in Morocco is definitely an exotic experience. Explore the country’s rich cultural history while staying with friends/family in some of the famous luxury boutique hotels or charming private luxury Moroccan riads. Unwind on breathtaking beaches, play a round at one of the many spectacular golf courses, get your adrenaline racing in North Africa’s adventure capital and more by planning luxury holidays Moro

German-born Tarkan Tevetoğlu, 37, has been compared to a cross between Turkey's Elvis and Michael Jackson in terms of his impact on his country’s pop music scene, and he’s achieved a measure of fame abroad, as well, particularly in Europe. The dude garners A-list coverage from Turkish media, of course, for almost everything he does, whether it’s verbal gaffes; groundbreakingly racy video scenes; temporary military draft-dodging; shilling for Pepsi-Cola; scary run-ins with the paparazzi; a tiff w

Sometimes the most authentic way to experience a destination is with a small group led by an expert guide. Such was the case when my neighbor Daira Paulson went snorkeling in Micronesia last year.

by  J. Thalia Cunningham

In previous installments (see links at bottom), I described visiting North Korea, officially called the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and attending its famous synchronized Mass Games. But here are some specifics on how to visit (and even attend the games, still running through this October). So here are a few tips on visiting the DPRK:

• As a citizen of the U.S.A., I entered and exited via Beijing, so I needed a double-entry Chinese visa. This is the case for m

Mi itinerario de “Imperios del Mediterráneo” a bordo del Nieuw Amsterdam, fue uno de destinos de ensueño.  Además de llevarme desde Venecia a Estambul, Kusadasi, Santorini, Mykonos, Katakolon y Atenas, me deparaba otra sorpresa, una joya casi secreta que descubrí pocos días antes de abordar: El chef Richard Chamberlain era el invitado especial para compartir recetas en el Culinary Arts Center. El ha viajado varias veces con Holland America empresa de la que dijo tiene el mejor programa de cocina

“It’s easy to make a buck; it’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” – Tom Brokaw. There are many volunteer opportunities out there for anyone interested in doing volunteer work, more so abroad. Where as some people go into the volunteer world for just the simple experience, some go towards it as a vocational calling, or as a stepping stone for their future careers. It is best to choose a volunteering program that will be most beneficial to you and to those that you intend to help. Here is a loo

Goldfish Point Café is one of La Jolla’s best kept secrets. The regulars – and there are many – include La Jolla Cove swimmers, who gather here for coffee and conversation after their morning workout. The young and the restless also roll in regularly with their laptops and avail themselves of the free wi-fi. Other folks choose this breezy spot for the privacy it offers and the great ocean view.