So it was Dominican night at La Hispaniola Restaurant, an on site restaurant in Punta Cana's Bavaro Princess Resort. The court yard outside was bustling with artisan craftspeople. A glass artist trained a precision torch on delicate tubes twisting and blowing them to create exquisite ornamental palm trees, and other decorative objects. Wood carvers spread out their inventive wares and classic Dominican cigars were being hand rolled from scratch right on a table using the most moist wrapper leaf
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If you are planning a much needed fun-in-the-sun getaway this winter, you’re in for a treat! Solmar Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its newest luxury property’s grand opening in Los Cabos Mexico at Land’s End. In case you need a geography refresher, Land’s End is on the tip of the Baja Peninsula which juts right into the Sea of Cortes and Pacific Ocean just offshore Los Cabos, a thriving and well developed port of call for cruise ships and yacht excursions from around the world.
It is here on thi
Recently renewed the Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in Alajuela Province, about 20 km away from San Jose downtown. The airport which is Costa Rica´s primary Airport serves a great number of tourists from all over the world. At this airport, SANSA Domestic Airline has its own operation center just 1 block away from arrivals gate.
The Costa Rican government charges a $26 USD departure fee, which can be paid in cash (U.S. dollars or equivalent in Colones) or may be paid by Credit C
he amalgamated beauty of sun, sand and sea fringed by coconut trees make beaches a romantic destination where one can get relief from their weary thoughts and life.
Three day weekend holidays provided me an opportunity to spend a memorable India holidays at beachside, as I was in Thiruvananthapuram Capital City of Kerala for my official work. This plan was in my mind so I wrapped up my work by Thursday and extended my guest house booking for two more days.
On early Friday morning I went to Kovalam
Emyr Thomas from Bon Vivant shares his thoughts on the best private dining rooms in New York.
The Wine Cellar at the 21 Club
With its fascinating history from the prohibition era, the Wine Cellar at the 21 Club is today considered one of the most coveted private dining rooms in New York. Up to 22 diners can enjoy a three course lunch or a seven course tasting dinner in what was once the most famous speakeasy in the city.
The Modern
The Modern is a fine dining restaurant featuring French-American c
The call of the wild is a sign that you cannot ignore. It can haunt you on a dry summer day or during the cold winter nights.
As the monsoons drift away, the call gets louder and louder, as the jungles wear a fresh coat of green and the denizens come out into the open. It is the season for some migratory birds, as well.
Some of the national parks that were closed during the monsoons are thrown open to the tourists who heed the call and start travelling.
So, if you have heard the call and you are wo
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Stop Slamming The Single Traveler
Why should a single traveler have to pay the same price that a couple pays for a hotel room?
There’s two of them and only one of you, so as a single traveler you’re being penalized for going solo by paying double the cost.
A room price is almost always based on “Double Occupancy,” the travel industry standard.
But if there’s only one of you traveling, why should you, the single traveler, pay the double occupancy rate of, say, $200.00?
Worse, some hote
West Palm Beach’s Greenmarket, 16 years strong, brings fresh-from-the-farm produce, fruits, plants, artisan foods and fresh cut flowers to the east end of Clematis Street each Saturday through April. Enjoy hundreds of acres of Palm Beach County’s finest farm land via more than 60 vendors with unique treats from aromatic spices and herbal loose leaf teas, to pasta, seafood and smoothies. Grab breakfast or lunch, or both, as you take in the beautiful intracoastal view. Make sure to save room for d
If you plan to tour Delhi, you can explore the ci
I am always amazed how a country so rich in history, culture and the arts and neighboring the USA, is a country that few in the USA even know about other than a beach vacation with margaritas in hand. Apart from the fantastic climate which is the lure for many, Mexico has a fascinating history that spans 5,000 years, and no, I am not talking about the Aztecs who were late-comers to the scene.
At the time of the Golden Age of Greece, Mexico was thriving culturally with mega cities that had develop
“Call me Ted” isn’t just the title of Ted Turner’s latest book, the bestselling autobiography (co-written with Bill Burke) detailing the first 70 years of his legendary life. It’s also the first thing he says to visitors entering his downtown Atlanta office for the first time, usually accompanied by a welcoming grin and a remarkably firm handshake that belies his age.
It’s this dichotomy– the charming good ol’ boy and tough-minded businessman– that has charac
Where to Stay & What to See on India's Stunning Coastline. Goa's relaxed attitude and tropical beach setting make it a popular holiday destination, with something to offer everyone.
The hedonistic legend of Goa lives on in the minds of many foreigners who come seeking sun, sand, sea, and of course the psychedelic party scene. Many are surprised to discover that Goa India is not a place, but is infact India's smallest and most liberated state. It was actually a colony of Portugal up until 1961, an
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Hiking The Hocking Hills Of Ohio
Why Ohio?
Because the southeast part of the state, an hour or so from Columbus, Hocking Hills, Ohio, is nothing like any impression I had of the Buckeye State.
It's rolling hillocks and swaths of wheat covered fields dotted with sad eyed cows and very happy horses, running more or less free in the many open paddocks and ranges.
It's a simple part of America, with little pretense but
I cannot believe I am in Beirut.
There is a National Geographic adventure show titled Don’t Tell My Mother. That is how I feel. The name just brings up memories of not so far in the past wars and such. However, at the end of 2010, Beirut is a prosperous and peaceful city. I do not know where the money comes from. This is not an OPEC country. But there is a lot of money on the streets of Beirut. The little research I did indicates the the diaspora from the 1975 to 1990 war has created an influx of
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Places like Cambodia’s Killing Fields, Auschwitz, New York’s Ground Zero, or the Wolf’s Lair where Hitler barely survived an assassination attempt in 1944, exert a powerful pull on travelers.
But what’s the fascination?
Professor John Lennon of Glasgow University wrote a book exploring exactly the question, why do we want to travel to dark places: “Dark Tourism: The Attraction of Death and Disaster.”
The trend is so strong, The Atlantic Ma
We are really lucky here in our little corner of the world when it comes to shopping. As the service hub for eastern, central, northern Maine and Atlantic Canada, the Greater Bangor Region has so many diverse ways to find that something special during the Holiday Season!
If you like shopping in a mall, we have a large shopping complex with over seventy stores, as well as many other stores located in our shopping district. We also have several large discount stores, which were added to the mix in
I am a travel consultant, a Uniworld Cruise Specialist and a lifelong Francophile. I had the opportunity to sail on Uniworld's River Royale in early November 2010 as my first river cruise experience. This was indeed an epicurean adventure to sail on France's Rhone and Saone rivers.
River cruising is totally different from ocean cruising. You are steps away from the beautiful towns where you can take walking tours, ride bicycles, have an all inclusive food and wine experience with itineraries cate
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar - a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 years. This famous ‘white city’ was founded in 1559 A.D. There are a number of reservoirs surrounding the town along withforts and ancient ruins. It is one of the most important tourist cities in India. It is a dream destination for a romantic holiday. It is famous for its Rajput-era palaces. Many of the palaces have been converted into luxury hotels. This city is well connected to the all-major cities in India by ro
Museums
The Natural History Museum in New Mexico is a great place to take your children. You can find location, prices, display summaries, and much more at http://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/. There is also a Children’s Museum/Science center called “Explora”. You can find them on the web at http://www.explora.us/en/ . If you are used to museums where “interactive” exhibits mean push a button and learning means to read a lot of signage, you will be pleasantly surprised by this center. It has few sign
Shrimp is king here
Gulf Shores has been much maligned in the press since the BP oil spill. In truth it’s a stunning locale with loads of natural beauty in a relaxed beach side town. Yes the beach clean up goes on but the water and sand are cle
