Gelato. For some, it's an obsession. For me, the word "cult" comes to mind. Now, before you go thinking I'm nuttier than pistachio, let me explain. It all started with my first trip to Italy back in 1987, where I learned that all I thought I knew about ice cream had been a lie. I still remember the moment of epiphany: standing at dusk outside a small gelateria artigianale in the town of Mariano Comense north of Milan, near Lake Como, with a local friend who subsequently gave up the pleasures of
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Longing for some sunshine, want to explore a new culture, have a craving for new tastes or fancy a night out in town? City Breaks are an ideal and affordable weekend escape for you and your friends, your partner or the whole family. We have taken the most important factors: weather, cost, food, accessibility, culture and safety, and have rolled up a list of Must-Visit cities around the world. You just have to get up and go!
#29 Amsterdam
Did you know: Amsterdam has over 1 million bikes but only 7
Some 3 1/2 hours by road from Namibia’s tidy capital of Windhoek, out in the Namib desert of the country’s southwest, you’ll find one of the world’s more impressive natural sights and experiences: its highest (up to some 280 feet/85 meters) and oldest sand dunes. Sossusvlei, part of Africa’s biggest game park, Namib-Naukluft National Park, is punctuated by twisted camel thorn trees; you can balloon and fly over these towering reddish “star dunes,” hike them (guide recommended), and even surf dow
La Jolla homes are some of the most beautiful and expensive in the United States, and it's not surprising that many visitors to San Diego would like to take a peek at them. Unfortunately, the most intriging houses are surrounded by view-obstructing walls and hedges.
However, once a year - this time it's Saturday, May 14 - the Secret Garden Tour of Old La Jolla provides an opportunity for guests to enter the gardens and wander over the grounds of private residences that are otherwise off-limits.
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by Denise Mattia
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The renovated Grand Hyatt in New York is a welcome change from the ever-so-slightly tacky look it once had.
Innovative, sleek designs by the architectural firm of Bentel & Bentel transformed guestrooms into spacious, welcoming quarters.
Spanning the 42nd Street side on the first floor, the bar and restaurant, which opened in mid-November, has a wide open kitchen so you can watch your food being prepared and watch passersby below on their way to Grand Central Statio
by Jacy Meyer
Sure, the capital of the Czech Republic is a many splendored thing, and 60 percent of visitors venture nowhere else in the country. But what they’re missing is massive, from ancient castles and abbeys to some of the world’s most gorgeous spas and best beer, along with lodging and dining that both of fine quality and highly affordable. You may have even heard of the likes of Karlovy Vary (aka Karlsbad) and UNESCO World Heritage Sites Český Krumlov and Telč. But here are five of my
Kill the Travel Press Release-Tweet it Instead
So I was sitting at a media lunch when I overheard someone from a Canadian tourism office say to her companion that they were thinking of no longer sending travel media releases out. They were going to tweet them instead.
I was taken aback because just an hour previously, I wrote this article and thought somehow she was the angel of affirmation.
But she’s right on.
I receive on average 35 travel press releases a day, in one form or another.
And that’s
As I start packing for yet another intercontinental flight, I came to the happy realization that I am now quite good at this. I know not to take more than one pair of shoes, two pairs of jeans, and save the weight and space for a few extra pair of BVDs.
In the last year I have been in five continents and if you want to get technical, I could claim two sub continents. India is known as a subcontinent, but the Indian people are fond of telling you that they are their own continent. It is hard to a
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Next time you’re in Russia’s capital and require an adventure fix without leaving the big city, go for an urban expedition at central Moscow’s Ekspeditsiya, whose roaring open fire, pine tree, canoe, running stream beneath the floor, and real rescue helicopter will whisk you on an eponymous expedition to the wilds of Siberia. And so should chef Leon Ek’s menu: disguised as a photograph album of all kinds of awe-inspiring al fresco adventures, it offers the traditional food of Russia’s Ar
For many New Yorkers, the classical chant sounds too true in a late August across Manhattan, and residents flee to their summer houses in the cooler latitude of Long Island. But whilst trampling the broad avenues of the Big Apple at the height of midsummer might not seem the obvious recreational choice, there’s no better time of year to enjoy the city glamour and Labor Day sales.
New York in the summer is bursting with sight-seeing buses, camera-clicking flocks and 'I Heart NYC' t-shirts: Times S
In Costa Rica, there are around 112 volcanoes, some of the most popular are Arenal, Irazu an
With 300 days of sunshine a year the Algarve is an ideal holiday destination for a relaxing family holiday. This sunny destination is one of Europe‘s hot spots, preferred by many families for their holidays, because of the outdoors and fun activities it offers to adults and children to enjoy their holiday. Let’s look at a few attractions in the Algarve where you can take children for a fun day out.
With a coastline that stretches over coastline stretches a total of 124 miles, th
Wrong Goals in Arab World Tourism Development
The usually upbeat Arab News.com was, as usual, upbeat in projecting solid growth for Middle East tourism, even as it writes of 2011 because of home-grown revolutions against Arab dictators.
Quite literally banking on the area’s historic and religious sites, its world-class shopping, infrastructure and growing wealth, the site reports that “the tourism industry is resolutely optimistic.”
Quoting a spokesperson from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, which inc
Tanzania
If you are longing on to experience the real safari experiences in wildlife safari, Tanzania is your destination. You will never such a spectacular sight on the planet. Where else will you find zebras and wildebeests roaming freely around you? You will also enjoy watching daring cheetahs springing from cover to welcome you on this beautiful land. In addition, the roaring of lions can be heard loud on your visit to the Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater. animal kingdom tour
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Looking for an extraordinary destination for your summer holiday? Check out these 10 top destinations, hand-picked by SunnyRentals.com and our vacationers as the best of summer 2011. Where do YOU want to go this summer?
#1. Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
Proclaimed as the “new spot” for years since its reappearance on the world tourism scene, it is clear that Croatia is an extraordinary holiday destination that overwhelms with its glorious 1,778km-long coast and a staggering number of 1,185 islands.
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A destination that has something for every traveler, Thailand offers an incredible stay and fascinating opportunities to enjoy world-class shopping, island hopping or explore the country’s national parks with the activities that has something different for every visitor that plans a visit to Thailand. Indulge yourself in the massive geographic and cultural diversity of Thailand by opting for Thailand tours. Explore unique areas along with beautiful bustling beaches, rich cultural experiences as
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Travel to Cambodia – What to see
For decades off limits to all but the most intrepid tourists, today Southeast Asia's Cambodia is a popular destination for all kinds of travellers: from Independent backpackers who roam far off the beaten track to explore the stunning sugar-palm dotted hinterland to luxury tourists who stay in style and see Cambodia's main drawcard of Angkor Wat between massages and exquisite French meals.
The ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat is Cambodia's national treasure.
Goa in India, for travel and tourism is a very popular state and one of the most admired tourist destinations of India. Situated on the western region of India, it is a former Portuguese colony with an impressive historical past.
What makes the state of Goa impressive with perspective of tourism is the habitat and mutual sustenance of indigenous as well as Portuguese culture and architecture. Panaji, the state capital of Goa is among the most charming cities of India and a fitting jewel on a Goa
And The Best AirlineTravel Sites Are?
We’re suspicious when research shows this or that airline, web site or hotel was voted the best, because we know people and statistics don’t tell the truth.
On the other hand, when results jibe with what we know and have researched on our own, we believe.
Then there’s the all-important method the researchers use to get their results.
Keynote Competitive Research, which bills itself as “the internet’s performance authority,” conducted online interviews with 2,0
