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Ballooning the Rio Grande Gorge

As I stand at the top of the Rio Grande Gorge in the wild lands outside of Taos, New Mexico, I peer down into a 900-foot tunnel of sandstone-brown with a thin string of color – the Rio Grande – at the bottom. It has taken millions of years for this spot to look this way. And it takes only seconds to

take my breath away.


When you realize you’re about to go down into the Gorge, it takes your breath away, as well. You can climb down into it, as some do. Or you can do as I’ve done, starting at the bot

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Are All-Inclusive Resorts for You?

All-inclusive resorts are found all over the Caribbean plus parts of Mexico and Latin America, and whether they’re luxury, affordable, adults-only, couples, family, or any other flavor, they offer good value – at least sometimes. I recently returned from Mexico, where four Real Resorts(pronounced “ray-ALL,” Spanish for “royal”) in Cancun and on the Riviera Maya are offering discounts of 20% or more for any dates from December 24, 2010, through 2011. My in-box regularly beeps with offers from oth

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By Roy Heale



There are many reasons why tourists are flocking to Buenos Aires, Argentina for vacations and the recent numbers from the Argentine Ministry of Tourism indicate a 30% increase of international travelers since this time last year. During today's global economic restraints one of the most important reasons for this increase is the lower costs for most vacations in Argentina. But many other factors have also contributed to the higher volume of travelers and they include niche market hol

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Travel Varanasi

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Your India tour is incomplete without visiting this ancient city of the world known as Varanasi or Benaras. Your visit to Varanasi is a matchless experience on the Ganges. You may see various Hindu religious rituals on ghats along with daily routine activities. Varanasi is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Millions of international tourists visit Varanasi while on a trip to India.


American writer Mark Twain wrote: "Benares is older than history, older than tradition, ol

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Blonds-only Island Resort Stirs Racism Charges

There are probably more blonds in Lithuania (capital, Vilnius), Iceland and maybe Sweden than any other place on the earth.

But the blonds of tiny Lithuania (a Baltic country) have decided to turn one corner of the Indian Ocean island of the Maldives into a blonds-only resort.

The BBC reports that a Lithuanian tour operator, Olialia (“oo-laa-laa” ) wants to create a holiday resort that’ll be run by a blonds-only staff.

Even the direct f
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Honeymoon Holidays in India

Your honeymoon is the symbolic start of your life as a married couple, a chance to relax and enjoy each other after the stress of “the big day.” A little planning will help ensure that your honeymoon is a trip to remember.

1. Lakshadweep islands
The spectacular marine life is worth a watch or sleeping by the sea with only night sky covering you. This place holds the peace and natural beauty like no other place. If you want to have a tranquil beach holiday then this is the best destination. The tou

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Hello people!

Chile is known worldwide for its beautiful landscapes, nice weather, culture diversity and many more. Some tourists fall into amazement when they realize they are just an hour-and-a-half ahead from either mountain or the beach, skiing or the sea... from it's capital: Santiago

But let me talk you about some important information you need to know when you arrive to SCL Airport, regading transportation from the terminal.


When you clear customs and inmigration, and heading towards the ex

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Postcard from the Future – Events 2020

I was recently commissioned by BT Publishing, producers of Micenet Australia,Australia’s leading bi-monthly publication for the business events community, to ponder how events might be in the year 2020, here is a
reprint of the article:

Postcard from the Future – Events 2020


I’m sitting here in August 2020, preparing for another conference keynote and reminiscing on how the business events, meetings, exhibition and incentives industry has changed over the last 10 years and how much of it is still

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A Carnival Comes to New York



PARK AVENUE ARMORY OPENS DOORS TO NEW YORK FAMILIES


By Denise Mattia



This Columbus Day Weekend, the Park Avenue Armory is presenting an extraordinary indoor Carnival—a whimsical and theatrical event featuring breathtaking performances and a range of nostalgic games, authentic carnival rides, and activities. The 55,000 square-foot Wade Thompson Drill Hall will be transformed by Hickey Shields Design into an edgy and fantastical carnival stage set, described by some as “Tim Burton-esque,” and anchor

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Festivals of India

It's no secret: Indians don't need a reason to celebrate. Whether it is taking a holy dip in the Ganges or dancing in the Himalayas, we simply love to let our hair down. And the fact that we have so many cultures and religions co-existing makes India an even merrier place to live in.Below is the lists out some of the best-known festivals and fairs that are to be held through 2010 in India.

JANUARY
The Kumbh Mela (Haridwar, Uttarakhand)
January 14 to April 28
Perhaps the largest religious (or othe

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Travel Kerala

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Kerala tour is an exotic trip of India that passes through the land of lush greenery, beaches, high ranges and backwaters. This land is a green paradise on earth contains jungles, beaches,
mountains, lakes and natural resources. Kerala holidays are filled with
romance for honeymooners and leisure travelers alike. You may enjoy the
backwaters in traditional houseboats. Kerala is situated on the lush and tropical Malabar Coast, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India.

Kerala Tourism i

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Foursquare Takes On Travel and Tourism

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Foursquare Takes On Travel and Tourism

I sat in on a Tweetchat (#lbschat) last week on how Location Based Services (LBS) affect Travel and Tourism.

I was of course impressed with the sharp, fast-thinking minds of the chatters, and especially impressed at how much of an impact LBS, especially Foursquare are having on the travel experience, and the entire Travel And Tourism industry.

I knew that Chicago’s Office of Tourism has a city-specific deal with Foursquare to get v
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My 20-Day Eastern Europe and Turkey Adventure

20th Jul 2010
My Eastern European & Turkey adventure from April 8-27, 2010 included 4 days & 3 nights in Budapest, Hungary, followed by a 7 night AMA Waterways Danube River ship cruise on the beautiful Amadagio with stops & visits in: Mohacs, Villany & Pecs, Hungary; Vukovar & Ovcara, Croatia; Novi Sad & Belgrade, Serbia; the “Iron Gates” and narrow passageways between Transylvania & Bulgaria; Vidin & Belogradchik, Bulgaria; Giurgiu & Bucharest, Romania; and finally Rousse, Bulgaria.



My travels c
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Smoky Mountain High

Imagine…being in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, in western North Carolina. Imagine…that you’re near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in an area of deep-green forest, rushing creeks, and hundreds of waterfalls. Imagine…waking up every morning in an authentic – and beautifully-appointed – log cabin near the top of a mountain, with a stream running right underneath your cabin (which is on stilts). Imagine…taking a cup of coffee out onto your wraparound deck in the morni

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by Jessica Seigel

9008565078?profile=originalYearning for Zion? I sure was after flying into Las Vegas, my arrival point, and spending a night in a budget casino hotel before heading east for my big camping and hiking adventure in Zion National Park, Utah. Rising early to the sight of smoking, red-eyed gamblers still at the slots, I hit I-15 North in my rental car, eager to leave the garish lights and everything artificial behind me.

But some three hours and 250 miles later, I was aghast when I pulled through Zion’s sout
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Travel Mumbai


Mumbai has an array of tourist attractions for world travelers. It is an important transit point of India. Mumbai is the Business Capital of India. It is the important financial and communication centre of India. Thecity consists the largest and the busiest port handling and thirdlargest Stock Exchange in the world. The biggest film industry of Indiais popularly known as Bollywood, produces sizable number of Hindimovies every year. Mumbai city generates the maximum revenue for India.Mumbai consi

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Buenos Aires Gay Pub Crawl

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By Roy Heale



When you are visiting a city which is the size of Buenos Aires with a population of over 13 million then the nightlife is bound to be overwhelming and full of choices. With so many bars, clubs, cafes, and restaurants in several different neighborhoods it's a veritable smorgasbord and for the newcomer this can be a real challenge. For this reason the expert and friendly staff at Out & About have created the Thursday night Buenos Aires Gay Pub Crawl. If you join this g

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Silhouette Cruises has announced it will recommence its expeditions to the Seychelles atoll of Aldabra in 2011. Aldabra is the world second largest coral atoll in the world and is virtually untouched by humans. The Atoll is a located in the Western Indian Ocean and is approximately 1150km south west of Victoria Mahé and 420km North of Madagascar.The Aldabra Atoll is one of 2 of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Seychelles.

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Aldabra Atoll Seychelles

Aldabra is home to the world's largest popula
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Travel Delhi

Delhi is the capital city of India. Delhi tour is the amalgamation of New Delhi and Old Delhi sights. The tourist attractions consist of historical monuments; museums, galleries, parks and Mughalarchitecture along with local culture, tradition and history. You mayplan to visit important tourist attractions from Delhi as goldentriangle trip, Delhi to Agra trip, Taj Mahal tour, Delhi Agra Jaipur Delhi trip and Delhi to Manali trip etc. This city serves as one of the main exit points in India and b

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Selling the “Polygamy Tour” in Arizona

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Selling the “Polygamy Tour” in Arizona

And why would we be surprised?

We have "Medical Tours" where travelers combine a few days in a luxury hotel and first class beaches in Thailand, while getting a hip replaced or heart by-pass surgery.

Then we saw “Fertility Tours” where women travel to Cyprus and beyond to sell their eggs for big bucks, and see the sights in the process.

And now, according to AOL Travel there’s a new four-hour tour into Colorado City, Arizona to lea
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