Out in northwestern India's Rajasthan state, 4½ hours west of the historic city of Udaipur and some 1,200 meters up in the Aravali Mountains, the good-size (pop. 23,000) town of Mount Abu is the state's only hill station (a refuge especially in summer from the heat of the arid, mostly barren plains), and one of the most popular for tourism in all North India for good reason. And here are five of its top attractions:
Achalgarh Fort
Its name meaning "immovable" and built in the 1
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Trаvеlіng to a fоrеіgn lаnd usually involves a certain amount of wаrіnеѕѕ аnd unсеrtаіntу - but especially when vіѕіtіng developing соuntrіеѕ whеrе a mаjоr роrtіоn of thе population live undеr the роvеrtу lіnе. But уоu know what's ѕаd? Tо let thеѕе uncertainties ѕtор уоu from еxрlоrіng fascinating new parts of the world. Africa is perhaps the continent that inspires the most wariness due to widespread poverty, corruption, wars, and other travails. But with exceptions where there's act
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As personal space on planes continues to shrink, all eyes are falling on the last place where you can still enjoy a small amount of dignity: the emergency exit row.
The rows leading to the “overwing” emergency exits usually still have the humane 36 inches of space necessary for quick egress during an evacuation. They also are often occupied by experienced air travelers who mind their own business. If you’re not in a special class or in one of the bulkh
Perhaps the most exciting casino hotel in Vegas, the Stratosphere (soon to be rebranded as the STRAT) is on Las Vegas Boulevard, and considered to be the Strip's northernmost casino hotel. But what especially sets it apart are what's here besides its 2,424 rooms and huge (8,000-square-foot) gaming floor: the action-packed attractions contained in its Stratosphere Tower - the city's tallest, as well as the USA's tallest observation tower and fifth tallest in general. There are t
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by Marita Acosta
Mountain rambling is an activity beloved by many on holiday, but those used to doing it in more familiar environs such as Europe and North America will be intrigued by what awaits south of the Mediterranean, in the craggy Atlas Mountains which stretch from Morocco's lower Atlantic coast across Algeria and north Tunisia. With terrain ranging from fairly gentle and arid, like the rest of these countries, the Atlas also offer some unique wildlife and the chance to experi
Brian Ledgard
This small, isolated wonderland in the north Atlantic might seem intimidating to a first-time traveller. But this checklist will help you take Iceland with both hands (careful, it might be slippery!) and embrace its whimsical culture, to ensure that this little piece of Scandinavia will stay with you forever.
The Blue Lagoon
No trip to Iceland is complete without soaking yourself in the geothermally-heated waters of this country's little treasure (top) just outside capital R
Whether you’re a newbie to camping or a seasoned in the great outdoors, you should always have a fantastic time in the wilderness soaking up nature. Once in a while we all need a break from work and the city, and packing up the car with friends and/or family to head out camping is by far the best way to take that break. Australia has so many incredible camping spots regardless of where you live, so all you need to do is a quick online search, choose one, and take a look a
You'll happily experience an up-close and authentic view of real life in Vietnam while cruising the rivers with stops along the way in villages and hit of the big smoke - Hanoi. Taking it slow...
Torrential! And that’s the perfect word for the monsoon rains that lashed our ship for 20 minutes, and then, like all good monsoon downpours, the air stilled and regained its hot and steamy attitude and the wide Red River became a silky, calm mass of chicken-gravy-coloured water.
Welcome to northern Vi
Great meals accompany great moments - they are usually inseparable. And the resort town of Tulum, on the Riviera Maya of Mexico's Caribbean coast, offers not just gorgeous beaches and the only seaside Mayan ruins in existence (above), but also myriad wonderful dining opportunities for all tastes and wallets. Here's a septet of its top venues:
Here the Israeli owner/chef Idan Lifshitz is loco, yes, but about ensuring you have a memorable experience, enjoying a mix of Italian, Middle Ea
The capital of Georgia has become a formidable tourist destination in recent years. And of course when it comes to visiting, the first thing to think about is your hotel. The three top areas with the best Atlanta hotels are Downtown, Buckhead, and Midtown. Here's a quick rundown of your options.
Buckhead
Buckhead is the best region for five-star luxury and shopping enthusiasts, with Phipps Plaza, Buckhead Atlanta, and Lenox Mall are situated quite near many hotels. Some of the best hotels in
With a population of a bit over 88,000, Ooty (its full name is Udhagamandalam) is one of South India's top summer destinations thanks to its mild, eternally springlike climate and myriad attractions. An all-day train ride or road trip (and just over 4½ hours by plane) from Tamil Nadu's state capital Chennai (formerly known as Madras), it's known as the "Queen of the Hill Stations." These are the towns that during the Raj - the period of 1858 to 1947 when India was a British colony - were develo
In the initial days, weeks and months after breaking up with someone - and if you were married, finalizing your divorce - you may experience a great deal of grief, pain and sadness as you begin to process the end of your relationship and focus on beginning a new chapter. In the case of divorce, whether this was uncontested, with both you and your ex-spouse agreeing to dissolve the marriage, or whether you were the initial one to file for divorce, it's still possible, and even expected, it is com
One of the most prominent and wealthy countries in West Africa, with a population around 30 million, Ghana is known for its dynamic cities like capital Accra as well as idyllic beaches and exciting exciting ecotourism. In addition, it's quite easy to get around. Truly there exists a wealth of possibilities for holidays in Ghana. Some top highlights:
Beaching and Surfing
From full amenities to castaway and pristine, Ghana's Gold Coast is lined with remarkable beaches, and a number of them have dev
Croatia is one of the most sought after tourist destination in Europe. This remarkable Adriatic country possesses as much as 1,244 islands, along with historic cities and towns such as Dubrovnik (above) and Split; world-class vineyards; and nature reserves that are home to a wealth of wildlife including bears and wild boar.
Consider Renting a Villa
If you looking ahead to find luxury, affordable and fully facilitated accommodation then we will suggest you think beyond regular hotels; you can
This Indian-Ocean archipelago has in recent years become reknowned as a spectacular luxury beach destination, and one of its highest profile and most ambitious projects of the past two decades is the creation of a two-square-mile artificial island immediately north of the Maldives' capital Malé, and connected by bridge. Hulhumalé has become another wonderful destination known for its beaches, parks, water sports, and more. Here are eight of the island's top luxury beach resorts:
Hotel Ocean
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The final purchase prices paid by airlines for additions to their fleets are among the commercial aviation industry's most closely guarded secrets. The big two manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing, do publish annual lists of what are called book prices, but it's no secret that no carriers end up paying these published numbers.
The factors that come into play when determining the final prices are various, including the number of aircraft in the order; the hi
Katja Schulz
Panama is a Central America country small in size but big in offerings and heart, including history, culture, food, beaches, and ecotourism. This time I'm highlighting one singular spot rich in the last category. Welcome to Soberanía National Park!
Straddling two of the ten provinces that make up the country, and super convenient to reach as it's just outside capital Panama City, this jungly, 220-square-kilometre (55,000-acre) spread is home to many species of tropical flora and fau
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With the increasing development of Tibet tourism, more and more people choose this exotic land - a once mysterious "Shangri-La" existing in isolation for nearly 14 centuries - as their dream destination. People who've visited the country or have some knowledge of it know that it is a religious society where Buddhism had been integrated with the life of many Tibetans, affecting local behavior including not just praying but other life activities such as cooking and b
The gemlike Church of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is known to Petersburgers as the Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood - or even just the Church on the Blood - as it marks the spot where Czer Alexander II was fatally wounded in an assassination attempt on March 1, 1881. It was co-designed by Alfred Parland, a Scottish-German architect, and Archimandrite Ignaty, who presided over the Russian Orthodox Church at the time. Following decades of abuse and neglect during the Soviet era, pa
Although historic Route 66, from 1926 to 1985 the USA's "Mother Road," its small-r route is still an iconic road trip which stretches from Chicago to Los Angeles, covering a total distance of 2,448 miles long. Ever since I can remember, my biggest dream was to travel this route, and I recently did. My journey began in Chicago - the third largest city in the United States. Before I set off on the legendary Route 66, I spent a fantastic week exploring the city, an international
