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Now, twenty years on, that same garden again provides vegetables and herbs, the house foundations have been reborn with a new house above them, knarled olive trees have been brought back into fruit, yet more fruit trees have been planted and an expansive garden of Mediterranean flora occupies the hillside.

Levendis Estate is a constantly evolving haven for family holidays and romantic honeymoons on Ithaca, Greece.

The result of our first dreamings was t

by Tripatini staff

As always, our thoughts, condolences, and fervent prayers are with Japan and the Japanese people as they try to recover from this catastrophe and deal with the still unrpedictable extent of fallout from damage to the Fukushima nuclear power plant. In the meantime, please do your part by donating any amount you can to one or more of the following relief organizations (FYI, PayPal will be donating its transaction fees to registered U.S. and Canadian charities to Japan relief e

Rajasthan, the largest state of India, be synonymous with the world, such as hiking, travel, tourism, vacation and Rajasthan holidays, etc. In fact, it is now one of the most fascinating tourist destinations of India known travelers and tourists from all the world. It is the land of kings, brave, forts and palaces, sand dunes and rich culture and tradition. The state offers an opportunity for tourist visitors. Sand dunes, Desert Safari, Fort and monuments, rural towns, natural park, fairs and fe

Mauritius, one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, ranks among the most visited exotic islands almost every year. The island relies a lot on this industry and a lot of money is spend advertising its beauty to tourists from all over the world. Since the island is so popular, the number of tourist accommodations available is truly staggering. The 5 star hotels in Mauritius are particularly acclaimed, and have often been featured among the best luxury hotels in Mauritius.

Due to t

What  Can A Grocery Store Teach Travel?

So why isn’t the travel industry using Foursquare to increase business and build a loyal travel base the way Vons is?

Contrary to what the puerile think, Foursquare is not about badges and mayors.



The location based service giant is all about making deals with commercial partners, and creating new ways of rewarding customer loyalty.



Tristan Walker, Foursquare's director of business development , admits it. 

He likens it to those foodie movies where the

Kerala is one of the most popular tourist destinations popular and ideal for a unique holiday in India. Also known as "God, AOS own country" is a beautiful Indian state situated on the southern tip of India beautiful curve along the majestic Arabian Sea. It attracts tourists and visitors with its unique culture and geography. In As a holiday destination in the country, has a series of picturesque holiday destinations. Some of the main Kerala Vacation Packages destination for holidaymakers are id

THIS WESTERN RESORT TOWN IS A BARGAIN NOW

I've been skiing, dining, watching wildlife, and visiting spas in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and I'm here to say that if you're able to get there before April 3, the last day of winter season, go for it. This area has gotten a ton of snow, so the Tetons look beautiful, the sled dogs feel good, thousands of big-antlered elk are still lounging on the lowlands (the National Elk Refuge) right outside town, and hotels in Jackson Hole and Teton Mountain Village,

The best travel advice I ever received? “Pick your hotel carefully. More than any other factor, it will color your impression of the destination.”

 
Nowhere is this more true than in Dubai. Travelers who report “it’s just another big city” obviously didn’t make a good choice on lodging.

The problem is that it’s hard to get the inside scoop – advice from someone who’s actually been there. What follows are my recommendations based on having stayed in each of these properties

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

My hus

San Diego’s favorite coastal community has a reputation for being expensive, but shoppers can find some great deals if they know where to look.

For example, the “Bargain Bash” at Torrey Pines Christian Church on Friday (9am-2pm) and Saturday (9am – noon), March 11 and 12, is an annual extravaganza beloved by bargain hunters.   The church is located at 8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive North (tel. 858-453-3550).

This has always been a good place to look for low prices on quality clothing, jewelry, fur

The Pacuare river is one of the most important rivers in Costa Rica, with approximately 108 km long, it is originated in “Cordillera de Talamanca”. Surrounded by a rainforest that housed a variety of exotic animals such as jaguars, monkeys and a very large number of birds.

This river is divided in different sections, each one of them with their own characteristics, the first one is “The upper upper”, with 16 miles long, containing class II and III rapids. This section can be rafted and kayaked. T

Many tourists traveling to Seychelles now choose to rent a car instead of relying on taxis and guided tours as they can be incredibly expensive. Due to this, the number of car rent Seychelles companies has been steadily increasing and even international agencies are now opening small branches in the main Seychelles islands which include Mahe and Praslin.

Here are the things you will need to be able to rent a car for your holiday or business trip in the Seychelles islands:

• your passport
• your drivin

JetBlue’s Manager of Corporate Communications, Morgan Johnston, says “The mission of JetBlue is to ‘bring humanity back to air travel.’

If that isn’t Mission: Impossible, what is?

So when I read that NY Times best-selling author and  online community expert, Chris Brogan, awarded Johnston the title “Agent Zero,” - someone who creates a bridge between a company/brand and the people, I almost saluted.

But how does Morgan approach Mission: Impossible? How does he go about building a dynamic, loyal com

Amidst soaring mountains, lie age-old monasteries (Gompas) in the arid region of Ladakh reflecting ageless believes of Buddhism. These beautiful monasteries dotted all across this spectacular region registers visit by numerous devotees who come here with only purpose of getting their soul cleansed. It epitomizes faith of Ladakhi people who despite of its inhospitable circumstances are leading a cheerful life and do not miss even a single occasion to celebrate the beautiful gift of god – life.

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I was prepared to be impressed. The innkeeper, E. Scot Fuller, is a chef, so the breakfast part I was quite sure would be outstanding. The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast, located at 140 Chadwick Street in Portland, has it all, and I sensed it the moment I walked into the lovely foyer. To my immediate right was the guest dining room, done in cheery shades of blues and yellow and to my left was a large guest living room, complete with fireplace, plenty of books, movies, DVD's, games and puzzles. The foy

My most spiritual tourist experience in India was to visit the home Gandhi was living in for the last four months of his life. The place has been turned into a museum to commemorate his life and his works. Like the man, it is both humble and impressive.

This was the only place in India that has no entrance fee. I was actually looking forward to paying a fee, because the tickets to places like the forts and the Taj make really great bookmarks! However I think the Mahatma would roll in his grave (i

by José Balido

Washington State‘s best-known city is famous for its spectacular setting and downtown attractions, including downtown’s Pioneer Square, a few blocks south of Pike Place Market. This neighborhood is known for its art galleries, restaurants and bars, boutiques, and, being the oldest district in Seattle, historic architecture. Pioneer Square was founded in the 1850s, but by a century later, what many folks had forgotten was that the original settlement was not the Pioneer Square they