Awash in the balmy waters of the Gulf of Thailand 45 kilometers off Vietnam's southwestern coast and due south of Cambodia's southern coast, Phu Quoc (written in Vietnamese as Phú Quốc) is 574 square kilometres (222 sq mi) and has a population of around 103,000. Home to green forests and gorgeous sandy beaches, this once sleepy island has been undergoing major development as luxury resorts, casinos, restaurants and other tourism amenities take advantage of its paradisiacal allures, some examp
If you're heading to the historic city of Boston, get ready to enjoy a wide variety of popular attractions - and plan your itinerary in advance, to make certain you don't miss out on anything this vibrant metropolis has to offer. And remember to pick up your rental car once you arrive at Logan Airport – despite what you may have heard, Boston is a pretty easy city to drive in (as long as you’re not passing Fenway after a Red Sox game).
This market dating back to 1826, now a food hal
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by Inka Piegsa-Quischotte
Turrón, Spain‘s traditional holiday sweet, is as iconic here as the Reyes Magos (Three Wise Men) who bring presents to children each 6 January. Spaniards won’t ask you where you spend Christmas, they will say, “where do you eat your turrón“? If it’s anywhere outside Spain, they may well give you a box to take with you so you don’t miss out. It’s that essential.
Turrón is often translated as nougat, which is basically correct, but can be misleading if you are o
Bonaire is a small island colonized by the Dutch in the southern Caribbean’s Lesser Antilles, a mere 25 miles (80km) north of the Venezuelan coast. Safe from hurricanes, Bonaire has a truly amazing climate, relatively warm and dry for most of the year. Famous for its pink flamingos and fabulous coral reefs, the island is a dream come true for adventurers looking for snorkeling, scuba diving and water sports.
My first experience snorkeling just off-shore from Klein Bonaire absolutely blew my mind!
Being home to the Himalayan Mountains, India can boast a great number of scenic destinations which experience snowfall - which in addition turning them into winter wonderlands also allows them to offer many exciting adventure activities. From skiing to snowboarding and ice skating, from to ice climbing to ice trekking, winter is a wonderful time for adrenaline in large parts of the country's north and northeast. Many of these destinations are popular hill stations - such as Shimla, Manali, L
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Giant marine turtles are truly one of nature's most moving miracles throughout their life cycles - babies hatch from beach sands and endure a frantic rush to the ocean before being devoured by ravenous, swooping sea birds, growing up in the ocean, then the females instinctively finding their way by back thousands of kilometres to their birth beaches to lay eggs, thus keeping this amazing cycle in motion. And Central America is one of the world's premier regions to witness this
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When searching for travel loans, your best bet is unsecured loans also known as signature loans or personal loans, meaning they don't require putting up any collateral. These days, it's easy to go online and get quotes from reputable lendors such as LibertyLending.com for amounts as high as 50,000 USD and even more.
And as you shop around, keep in mind the following:
No Need for Collateral
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Jorge Franganillo
A city of picturesque landmarks and cool rooftop bars, Budapest is ideal for newlyweds. A heavenly destination with a delightfully shabby-chic style, Hungary’s capital is a diverse blend of attractions spanning top-notch fine-dining locales and century-old cafés. Historic baths provide treatments for two - mixing local wine and healing thermal waters. For a fast tour out of town, a trendy speedboat offers a champagne ride on the Danube to the lovely cobblestone town of Sz
Ah, the Big Apple, on the travel bucket-lists of so many people around the globe. When you visit for the first time, you will definitely want experience highlights such as seeing the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building; taking a stroll through Central Park and Times Square; wandering the marquis museums; or if you're a TV fan, seeing the building of Monica, Rachel and Chandler from Friends, or where Sex and the City's Carry Bradshaw lives. But if you go for a second time - or simply li
Located on the main island of Honshu, roughly in the center of Japan and just under three hours by train from Tokyo, Osaka is spread across 221 square kilometers and has a population of 2.6 million. During World War II, air raids and bombings leveled almost one-third of of the city, but it was dynamically rebuilt - preserving some historic architecture, as well - and today is the economic heart of western Japan - as well as considered by many the country's foodie capital. Here are s
Besides being a splendid soukful of exotic cultural and ecotourism experiences, Spain's next door neighbor to the south, across the Strait of Gibraltar, shares with it a unique attribute: coasts on both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. And both are lined with an alluring array of beaches for all tastes - whether you're looking for mild or wild, castaway or hopping - and increasingly popular with Spaniards, the French, and other Europeans. Here are a half dozen of my t
If you’re anything like me, then you dread seeing someone get on a plane with a cat or small dog. Personally, I have allergies to pets and the thought of spending hours trapped in a small space with one or more of them is not a pleasant one. No one wants to end up at their destination with allergy issues.
An airline will remove peanuts for a peanut allergy but many do nothing for the people with pet allergies. In fact, it seems like more and more airlines are becoming pet friendly. If you want
Sedir (Cleopatra) Island
At this beach on the Gulf of Gokova, in the southeast Aegean Sea, legend says that Cleopatra and Marc Anthony bathed at the beach, leading to it being known as Cleopatra’s Island. On this stunning island, the beach is made up entirely of sand from seashells from the Red Sea, shipped from Egypt just for Cleopatra’s enjoyment. Its highly prized by the Turkish government, and as a result the sand is heavily guarded to ensure tourists don’t take any with them and damage t
The Latin-flavored bit of the USA in the Caribbean that is Puerto Rico is itself a tropical paradise of balmy, palm-fringed beaches, rain forests, and vibrant island culture and history. But when Puerto Ricans themselves want to "get away from it all", they (and a few discerning gringo visitors) escape to their own pair of smaller islands off the east coast, like unpretentious, castaway slices of the olde-tyme Caribbee. Welcome, amigos, to Vieques and Culebra.
India is blessed with diverse culture and breathtaking scenery, and as one of the world's 10 largest countries in term of area, it has hundreds of waterfalls which are perfect tourist attractions.
Thalaiyar Falls, Tamil Nadu
Also known as Rat Tail Falls (top) and viewable as far away as 3.6 kilometers, this 297-meter cascade is located on the Palani Hill of this state's Dindigul District, in the southwest of Tamil Nadu state, about an hour and a half north of the city of Madurai. But to get close
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by Felice Hardy
You could be working in a city - familiar or not - or maybe you are planning a weekend break. Either way, if you’re a keen skier or snowboarder you might think about adding a few days on the slopes as a way of extending your holiday or business trip.
Here are a dozen resorts within easy reach of airports you wouldn’t normally think of as hubs for skiing. It’s best to avoid weekends at these places if you can, because the slopes are likely to be at their busiest.
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It all began when Alex Voss moved from Florida to Hawaii in the summer of 2012 to work on a landscaping project at a new Courtyard by Marriott on Maui. Hoping to experience the island beyond the duration of his assignment, Alex applied for a distillers apprenticeship on Craigslist at Haleakalā Distillers. After following up, he was hired on the spot and worked his way up to distiller in two short years, learning rum production using indigenous molasses. Thinking back to his roots in southwest
The United Kingdom is Europe's fourth-most visited countries, and has a very different vibe from majority of the countries on the continent. Luxury, royalty, and other like factors define the hospitality in this nation. Here are some of the magnificent hotels in UK to witness these wonderful traditions.
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa - Scotland
One of the top hotels in the U.K., the Palace (top) is serenely situated in the city of Inverness on the banks of the River Ness acros
This island country south of India is a year-round destination which is home to stunning yet affordable beach resorts, and among other things offering fabulous sandy beaches and some of the most exciting surf in the Indian Ocean. These beaches range from buzzing to deserted, sprinkled with fishing villages and coconut groves or backed by national parks. Some are good for swimming, others best for surfing or diving. There are turtle nesting grounds and coral reefs with multi-coloured f
If you love taking trips and exploring what the world has to offer, then you should consider camping up your lodging choices by opting for a hotel or resort that offers you an outdoor sauna that can serve as your own personal oasis in the midst of paradise.
Many properties have spas and boast luxurious amenities, but if you really want to be in the lap of luxury - you should check out these resorts that feature an outdoor sauna for their guests to bask in:
Juvet Landscape Hotel - Valldal, N
