It has been more than two decades since the British handed over the reins of power in Hong Kong to the native rulers and it’s safe to say the city has made astonishing achievements since then. The tourism sector has blossomed, the financial markets are now among the world’s pick of the bunch while the technology industry is among the leading lights of the globe. That said, here are three reasons Hong Kong is Asia’s best city:
1) It is a jungle of skyscrapers and the epitome of city living
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Every June I'm involved in a a group trip adventure to Hedonism II resort, open to all singles, couples, and funloving adults. Dates for the 11th annual trip in 2017 are June 17-24, and if you've ever wondered what really goes on down here, allow me to offer my report from June 2016 - my 12th trip to paradise and my 10th annual mid-June TravelSlut and Krewe de Krazy Life Group Trip Adventure.
I spent my 10 nights in room 2129, a Nude Beach Jacuzzi Premium Suite (NBJP), and I celebrated with abou
Building a new home is an exciting venture. When you are building a new home in Costa Rica, it is even more thrilling! And there are so many innovative possibilities with tropical architecture design.
Costa Rican architect Richard Muller, head of the firm RM Architecture & Engineering, has been designing and building innovative tropical architecture in Costa Rica for more than 35 years. One of his favorite spots for home building is at the Costa Rica eco-development Portasol Rainforest & Ocean Vi
It is believed that the Monteverde cloud forest in Costa Rica has the highest diversity of orchids in the world. Although no inventory has ever been made, it also is thought that approximately one-third of Costa Rica's flora has been recorded in the Monteverde region. This is quite significant given that Costa Rica is considered to be one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, having 5% of all the known species of plants and animals in only 0.03% of the Earth's surface.
You can
You’ve met the man or woman of your dreams. You’ve planned your wedding down to the last sugared almond and flower arrangement. Now it’s time to think about the honeymoon.
Costa Rica is one of the top destinations in the world for newlyweds to honeymoon. According to Perfect Honeymoons & Holidays Travel, Costa Rica ranks #3, right behind Hawaii and Italy, and outpaces other major destinations like Greece, Tahiti and the Caribbean. In 2012, 10.7% of Costa Rica’s tourists (166,000 people) were newl
I usually travel on my own to the Keys, but this time, I was invited on a very lovely press trip with fellow bloggers. Typically, I spend time on Duval Street, checking out restaurants, music, bars, museums and visiting Fort Zachary Taylor beach -- just a few of my favorite things to do in the lower Keys. But this time, I never left The Reach or Casa Marina resorts and for some very good reasons! It was utterly romantic and relaxing at this time of year.
There was also a delicious meal at The
Whenever I travel anywhere that serves delicious meals, I always think, “How can I recreate this at home and enjoy it again?”
In the case of Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica, now I can. The Costa Rica rainforest lodge by the Osa Peninsula has released a free PDF downloadable Edible Landscape Garden Cookbook with a collection of 38 of their most popular recipes.
Read any of the TripAdvisor reviews about Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge and guests always mention the delicious fresh meals
This time of year as chilly winter weather freezes the northern countries, heading into Christmas, you are not alone if you start to daydream about a tropical beach holiday.
Keep on dreaming because there is a 7-day Costa Rica beach vacation ready to turn your dreams into reality.
Horizontes travel agency has combined two outstanding Costa Rica beach destinations for their Quiet Ocean Gateway Costa Rica tropical beach holiday.
To start, you should fly into the Daniel Oduber International Airport
¿Sabe usted dónde se concentra la mayor cantidad de bosque tropical seco de América? Podrá encontrar la respuesta en la provincia de Guanacaste, en Costa Rica. Valga la ocasión para describir grosso modo en qué consiste este tipo de foresta. Se compone de una vegetación que sobrevive con mucho menos agua que el bosque tropical húmedo, pues tiene una temporada seca que se extiende por aproximadamente 8 meses. Sin embargo, esta característica no le resta magnificencia a la flora y fauna que la hab
Where to Stay & What to See on India's Stunning Coastline. Goa's relaxed attitude and tropical beach setting make it a popular holiday destination, with something to offer everyone.
The hedonistic legend of Goa lives on in the minds of many foreigners who come seeking sun, sand, sea, and of course the psychedelic party scene. Many are surprised to discover that Goa India is not a place, but is infact India's smallest and most liberated state. It was actually a colony of Portugal up until 1961, an
