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
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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
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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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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
There are plenty of fun and interesting things to do in the Cayman Islands. Here are a half dozen on Grand Cayman:
Stingray City
Not far from the northern shores of Grand Cayman there’s a shallow sandbar where friendly southern stingrays hang-out. A unique experience!
Play a Round of Golf
There are a couple of delightful courses on Grand Cayman, Both conveniently located near the island’s capital, George Town.
Go Fishing
If you like to spend time at sea, you’re in for a real treat at Grand Ca
Three hours south of Medellín in northwest Colombia's Antioquia state, set against the backdrop of the jagged, intensely verdant Cordillera Occidental mountains of the Andes, the town of Jardín has made something of a name for itself among Colombians - and indeed is officially designated one of the country's "patrimony" towns thanks to its preserved 19th-century architecture (much of it colonial-style, though built after independence from Spain), spectacular setting, a
Northern Vermont's Stowe region embodies what comes to mind when envisioning a quintessential Green Mountain getaway. Beyond its renown as “ski capital of the east" surrounded by wide open meadows and working farms nestled among rolling mountains that rise up in every direction, this region is the epicenter of VT craft-food producers ranging from household names like Cabot and Ben & Jerry's to local favorites like Cold Hollow Cider Mill and Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea. Can't miss eateries like
You´re at a car rental counter after a six-hour flight, talking to a guy at the counter who presents you a pile of paperwork and some "irresistible" pitches. Indeed, most of said pitches that we get from various sources every day are nothing but garbage, and some also happen to be straight-up scams. In the case of rental cars, this may include a pass for the toll-road service fee or a tank full of fuel pre-paid. Before or after you accept any of these pitches, the counter rep will also present
India may not immediately jump to mind when thinking of winter sports, but one of its northernmost states, Uttarakhand, at the foot of the Himalayas is known for its natural beauty and adventure opportunities, including skiing and snowboarding. Here are some of its top winter-sports destinations:
A tiny alpine town nestled in the Chamoli district about 13 kilometres from the city of Joshimath, this is ranked as India's top ski resort due to its well-maintained pistes at both low and high alt
The most famous of Iceland's beautiful waterfalls, situated between Selfoss waterfall and Skogafoss on the River Seljalandsfoss, is 60 meters tall and looks spectacular as it falls from the cliffs. Considered one of Europe's most picturesque falls, perhaps the best part about Seljalandsfoss is that you can walk behind it and see the water falling down like a mirror. You can observe the falls and the beautiful surrounging landscapes from all directions, and of course walk down the track behin
Rendering of 2nd-floor entrance to Cerulean Tower Tokyo
The Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Tokyo's hip Shibuya Neighborhood are opening three new restaurants in late November on the hotel's second-floor Tower Side Terrace. These restaurants include:
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Sushi Ito Ikkan, a nine-seat counter and six-seat private room.
Teppanyaki, a 10-seat counter and six-seat private room.
Cigar Bar with 10 seats and an eight-seat counter.
Both Sushi Ito Ikkan and the Teppanyaki restaurant offer private dining rooms,
With its sparkling beaches, stunning waterfalls, and beautiful rainforests, Costa Rica is a paradise for backpackers. Here, you can make your way through forest canopy walks or fall in love with the relaxed pura vida (a favorite local phrase, meaning "pure life") of this lovely Central American country. There’s so much to do here that if you plan well you can truly have the trip of a lifetime. And here are some of what I think are the best places to go backpacking here:
Chase
That mid-winter beach holiday is important for many people. In the midst of grey clouds, cold temperatures and the daily grind, an escape to warm sun and fun sounds very appealing. So, book yourself in for a mid-winter break at one of these amazing destinations that offer more than just a beach.
An Bang Beach, Hoi An, Vietnam
This stretch of beach (top) is endangered, as it is being progressively eaten away by the sea. However, it has small villas dotted along the beach with umbrellas and
I’ve been going to Livermore California for more than 25 years. My sister lived there and worked at Livermore Labs, where a lot of winemakers actually come from. We would pack a picnic and head out to the wineries. Back in the 90’s, Livermore was an up and coming wine region living in the shadow of its famous neighbors to the north, Napa and Sonoma. Today in the 2000’s, the valley is its own wine region and unique destination. Livermore Valley has its own AVA with 12 districts representing diff
