Travelers often touch down in Singapore merely en route to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other countries in Asia (especially Southeast Asia). That’s partly because it’s a hub for (naturally) Singapore Airlines, one of the world’s top-rated carriers. There’s an argument to be made that this singular city-state is intriguing enough to visit for its own sake. At the very least, though, if you’re continuing onward, a stopover here — seven time zones from London and 11 zones on
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The population is a great melting pot of 250 ethnic groups, attached to the protection of their customs and lifestyle. In the North and the West regions, the aut
Prince William, Future Princess Kate, and Food in Wales
What will Will and Kate eat in Wales? On the eve of a royal marriage, this is no idle question, for after getting hitched, the royal couple will live in a Welsh farmhouse on the isle of Angelsey – aka Ynys Mon – while he serves in the Royal Air Force. We envision romantic, candlelit meals à deux in an artfully rustic dining room – but what, exactly, will they be eating in this love nest? For that matter, what are travelers served in the h
Because of this, during the past years the number of tourists visiting the area has been increasing, which go, looking for adventure and nature. That is why it is always important to know how to get to Turrialba.Being a place that is relatively close to the capital, of
To most, “travel agent” means the company on the corner with a couple of big glass windows, lots of fading brochures lying around and inside, a faint whiff of yesterday.
But the term “Travel Agent” also refers to giants like Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Thomas Cook, AAA and lots of others, referred to as OTA, or Online Travel Agents.
And while a recent survey by econsultancy, a digital marketing company, confirmed that 85% of travelers use the web or the Internet to research and book vacations, t
Are you afraid of staying in a B&B because you not sure what to expect? According to Research Surveys by (Bed and Breakfast.comand the Professional Association of International Innkeepers) they say that B&Bs and Country Inns are sorely misunderstood. That’s why we here at the Atlantic Birches Inn are would like to explain why B&Bs are the Better Way to Stay verses your traditional Hotel or Motel. Most Gen X and Gen Y travelers think B&Bs are for Baby Boomers and Senior Citizens. Let us bust some
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The fare’s nouvelle-ish American — chef Nik Biok’s chic & tasty takes on comfort food like smoked stuffed chicken wings with chipotle tamarind, lime relish, and sour cream, or slow-roasted beef short ribs with guava glaze. But while foodies give the menu a definite thumbs-up, food is still probably not the main reason for a trip to Circus, a sleek spot that opened in early 2010, tucked away on London‘s Endell Street in Covent Garden. Its gimmicky (in a good way), somewhat voyeuristic vib
The country of Belize has been the hot spot for purchasing vacation homes and for people who wish to retire in a tropical paradise. Not only that, but people are also making the move from their home country to this quiet and peaceful land of pristine beaches, magnificent mountain ranges and lush rainforests.Tourists have been frequenting the place at higher rates in recent years and a number of these tourists were the ones who bought Belize real estate properties. This is so because the experien
Tired from a morning of working on blogs, my companion and I went to "gigi" in Miami for a quick bite to eat. I knew I was hungry and wanted to try something new, and as a resident of Miami, my companion said she had heard great things about "gigi".
I was not to be disappointed. The concepts are fresh and small plates for sharing, and they are dead on. The menu is a two-sided 8 1/2 x 5 piece of heavy stock paper with the alcohol menu on one side and the lunch offerings on the other. We ordered si
When you think about the Seychelles islands you think of the beautiful beaches and the gorgeous tropical landscapes but would you think about the conservation of endangered Green and Hawksbill Turtles?
The Seychelles is very fortunate to host nesting populations of both the green turtle (chelonia mydas) and the hawksbill turtle (eretmochelys imbricata). When one realises that the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has the green turtle on the endangered list and the hawksbil
Every fall, tourists converge on New England for the opportunity to witness one of nature's most dazzling spectacles, when leaves explode with color in one triumphant grand finale to a summer of photosynthesis. Few realize that "fall" colors may also be found as far south as South Florida... in the spring. Shortly after the vernal equinox (this year on March 20th), certain species of subtropical deciduous trees put on a show that, while admittedly not of the magnitude of New England's, is noneth
Welcome to the addictive, fast-growing sport of Geocaching.
On May 3rd, 2000, a container of goodies was hidden by a someone outside of Portland, Oregon.
By May 6th the treasure, or “cache” in the parlance of the game, was visited twice, and logged in the logbook.
And a whole new global pastime was born.
Today there are 172, 289 active caches in 215 countries.
And thanks to the Inn at Weathersfield Inn, in Perkinsville, Vermont, my Geocaching partner an
Pleasant and sociable, bars are great places to unwind in after a day’s work or a day of leisure. Paris is no exception to this trend, with chic or offbeat establishments that never fail to amaze. The Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau has created a list of the most unusual bars in Paris.
In a bar, the originality can be in the decoration, the musical environment with a good DJ at the turntables orquite simply in the atmosphere created by regular clients and newcomers. In Part 1 we discussed H
Greece is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with its Mediterranean climate, mild temperatures, and limited rainfall; it is one of the most popular travel destinations as well. Greece is known for its amazing site seeing, excursions, culture, cuisine, and so much more. The trip of a lifetime awaits you in Greece. So, check out our First Time Visitors Guide to Greece:
The first thing you must do when planning your trip to Greece is plan a ferry trip to any of the beautiful islands,
THE HIMALAYAN TIMES -- The cat is out of the bag and Nepal can sit smug and enjoy the limelight while other blue chip tourism destinations turn green with envy.
Prince William and Kate Middleton have decided on Nepal for their honeymoon and are expected to land up in Kathmandu a week after their April 29 royal wedding at Westminster Abbey, London.
Prince William of Wales is second in line of inheritance to the British throne after his father Prince Charles of Wales. According to a report in the
Will you be there when Kate Middleton walks down the aisle? Will you see the predictably broad grin on Prince William’s face as he watches her make her way toward the altar?
No? Well my invitation hasn’t arrived either, but that isn’t going to keep me from enjoying the occasion.
When Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer married, I was there. Not “there” as in inside St. Paul’s Cathedral, but “there” as in “in London enjoying the celebration.”
Back in 1981, I stretched my Royal Wedding budget by s
Social Media In Travel:Over-Hyped, Under-Hyped Or Who Knows
So began the HotelMarketing.com headline, more or less.
We’ve often chided the travel industry for not moving fast enough into the world of social media.
But we’ve been told that we’re mischaracterizing travel, and been pointed in the direction of Jet Blue’s successful Foursquare loyalty program.
And that’s true as far as it goes. JetBlue, Chicago and a handful of other travel brands like Royal Caribbean are effectively engaged in social
If we take all these reasons and mix it, with the variety of options offer by th
Project Tiger, launched in 1973-74, is one of our most successful conservation projects in recent times. The project aims at tiger conservation in specially constituted 'tiger reserves, which are representative of various bio-geographical regions within the country. Is committed to maintaining a viable population of tigers in the wild.
An estimate of the population of tigers in India at the turn of the century, placed the figure of 40,000. Subsequently, the first tiger census in India was conduct
Miramar, Florida (Tripatini Newswire) Lowfare carrier Spirit Airlines, notable in recent years for pushing the envelope with its advertising as well as add-on fees such as the one imposed in 2010 for items stored in overhead bins,today again put itself in the forefront of the à-la-carte surcharges wave. CEO Ben Baldanza announced that as of September 1, Spirit will be instituting two additional fees, one built into the ticket price and another charged in-flight.
The in-flight charge will be $1
