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The fascinating fact about plants and trees in Costa Rica is that each one has a story, or a folk tradition or a specific use. There is much more than meets the eye in this tropical paradise.

Ovido Esquivel, director of the Else Kientzler Botanical Garden in Sarchi, Costa Rica, uncovered the mystique of some of Costa Rica’s commonly found plants and trees, which you will more than likely see in your travels around Costa Rica.

Bougainvillea(veranera in Spanish): Native to South America, the vibra

“We have been rated as the first ten best film schools of the World, when it comes to productions and value additions we are number one in the World. No film school has ever taken so much of pain in developing their syllabus to that extent” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios introducing guest on the inauguration of 84th Batch of Asian Academy of Film And Television.
“We are the only one in the World where film school has its own news paper, Radio, Television Station, studios, film an

Modestly Priced Gay Accommodation, Buenos Aires Style With Latin Flair

By Roy Heale

For members of the LGBT community who are planning to experience adventures in Buenos Aires tourism and would prefer to stay at a gay bed and breakfast, Buenos Aires now offers an exclusive gay venue in trendy Palermo.

Located in the heart of Palermo Soho, this exclusively gay Palermo Uno Bed & Breakfast offers guests an urban resort experience. Owned and operated by an Argentine travel guide and journalist this is

In today’s busy world, being centered, balanced and at peace are much sought-after elements. People in seriously busy places are turning to the timeless Eastern practices of meditation and yoga to help them get there.

Yoga has become mainstream; but meditation often still meets resistance. People have different reasons for wanting to meditate – to quiet the inner chatter and find calm, reduce stress, to improve creativity, visualize goal achievement, to banish negative thinking, or to follow a fa

Travel Writing Contest: Win a 7-day Vacation at Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa in Mexico

Wanderlust and Lipstick & AMResorts Present 4th Annual Travel Writing Contest

SEATTLE, WA. October 1, 2011 - Wanderlust and Lipstick, the ultimate resource for women travelers, announces the fourth annual WanderWomen Write Contest for female travel writers. Participants may enter their original travel stories for a chance to win an Unlimited-Luxury 7-day stay for two at Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa in Cone

In June 2010, the Gulf of Mexico was under siege. Black oil plumes from the Deep Horizon Oil Spill menacingly spread across vast swaths of ocean threatening marine life and shoreline ecosystems including beaches. Tourism plummeted and something had to be done to expedite cleanup efforts. Clearwater Florida vigorously rallied community support leading to many home grown initiatives. One of them still existing today is Clearwater Beach Uncorked, now in its 3rd year, continues to promote Florida's

Whether you are planning your annual employee or shareholder meeting, want to motivate your sales forces, or reward your staff or clients for a great year, Costa Rica is a travel destination that offers limitless possibilities.

With many regular and direct flights, Costa Rica is easy to get to from Canada and the United States. The country offers good value and a large range of hotels, services and activities for group, meeting and incentive travel. Many different climates, destinations, places t

Tour the most famous sites on Luxor West Bank in the company of an expert private tour guide. You will step back into Egypt ancient history at the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on this private morning tour from Luxor. As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each site. Crossing the Nile River to the West Bank, you'll visit the necropolis of the ancient city of Thebes. Arriving at the Valley of the Kings, burial place of the kings of Thebe

Experience the beauty of the Temples of Karnak illuminated against the darkness of night as the pharaohs of the New Kingdom take you on a journey into Ancient Egypt during your stay in Luxor. Depart for the Sound and Light Show at Karnak from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship for en evening of entertainment Egyptian style! The show begins as you walk along the Avenue of Sphinx, passing through the towering facade into the Great Court. Walking through the complex a booming Pharaoh's voice narrates

Great selection of excursions in Luxor with private qualified guide and driver to the major sites of Ancient Egypt, excursions to Cairo and Giza Pyramids from Luxor by airplane, find also wide range of tour options to visit Aswan and Abu Simbel from Luxor by road to see Philae temple and Elephantine Island tours by Felucca on the River Nile & hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

>> Luxor Sightseeing Tours, Excursions In Luxor and Day Trips.

Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, start your visit in the west bank where you can see the Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII. Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt

Saturday, July 20, 2013                                                                                                                                                                                                           

The James Beard Foundation (JBF) will honor multiple James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer and teacher Andrew Zimmern at Chefs & Champagne New York, the Foundation's annual summer fundraiser in the Hamptons at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard. This sumptuo

Spend an afternoon with a qualified Egyptologist guide on a private tour exploring the East Bank of Luxor to see two of the most impressive temples in Upper Egypt - Karnak and Luxor. Start your day with a visit to the Temples of Karnak. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the complex as your guide explains how the massive facade was constructed. On entering the Temples of Karnak you will see each legacy left by the various pharaohs as the complex grew even larger. The deeper you go into the

For unbeatable views of Luxor famous temples, take a hot-air balloon flight over the Nile River west bank. Away from the crowds in the peaceful glow of dawn, your sunrise flight over Egypt ancient monuments promises to be a highlight of your visit. Following a safety briefing and introduction to your ground crew and pilot, you will rise gently into the still-dark sky. The tranquility and beauty of the early-morning sun rising over the East Bank, illuminating the city of Luxor and surrounding mou

Certainly Cuba has no shortage of charming Spanish colonial and early post-colonial architecture, from Pinar del Ríoout west to Santiago in the east. But for me the place that most makes me feel like I’ve actually stepped into the past of a century or more ago is Trinidad (Spanish for “trinity”), an almost ridiculously photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Site which in 2014 will commemorate its 500th anniversary.  In the province of Sancti Spiritus, on the south coast of the island’s midsection, i

When you think of WIFI what comes to mind? Large cities, modern hotels, hotel lobbies in the city, airport lounge, coffee café and so on. It’s all about modern. In this world today almost everything if not all has gone online. Internet is everything. You can find almost all you need on the internet.This is what successful business is all about. 
When most Business or corporate  executives come to Africa they only expect to find internet in the hotels that they will stay in. In this age almost b

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