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The Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series in the formerly “undiscovered” Temecula, CA wine country has set a standard for big names and great performances in an intimate venue, but this 24^th season just might boast their best lineup ever.  It’s more than remarkable that a venue seating less than 600 can bring in the likes of Chris Botti, Bobby Caldwell & David Benoit, Dave Koz, George Benson, Boney James, and Peter White, just to name a few.  And a beautiful venue it is, with a Mediterranean ter

Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal Everest Trek, Everest Base Camp Kalapatthar Trek

……ONE OF THR MOST POPULAR TREK IN THE WORLD…..

Everest base camp trek takes you into the heart of the Nepalese Himalaya, with awe-inspiring views of many of the world's highest and most beautiful mountains. Since early days of the climbing history in Nepal’s top of the World 8,848m peak has had drawn many adventure seekers to scale it and hold world record and trekkers to glimpse its amazing views. Mt. Everest trekking

I still remember vividly the first time a local gave me directions in Costa Rica:

Go north 700 meters. At the “pulperia” turn left, and go west 300 meters. At the corner where the old fig tree used to be, turn right. Go 175 meters and it’s the papaya-colored house on the left with the black gate.

Sure. So … how do I count meters? Which way is north from here? And how in heaven am I supposed to know where the old fig tree used to be?

Or, how about the directions to my old apartment in Rohrmoser, whe

Sometimes taking the more difficult route or the road less traveled is simply part of a grand adventure. This would be the case when I made my annual Christmas migration from my native San Francisco to what I call “my adopted country” of Mexico. For the past 12 years, I have been having a not so secret love affair with the country “south of the border.”

Having a deep affinity for “winging it” without much thought I started the journey with a drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles, then a $179.00

Our life is full of stress and meeting various deadlines. It is not easy to get the right amount of rest and relaxation due to this reason. It can also lead to a strain in your relationship with your partner. One of the best ways to enjoy a nice holiday and get the spark back in your relationship is by going for a Luxury Spa and Taj Tour. The best thing is that besides rest and relaxation you can spend some quality time with your partner that can rekindle romance and intimacy in your relationsh

Chandigarh is one of the most beautiful and well planned cities in India. The city was designed by the famous French architect and planner Le Corbusier Over the years Chandigarh has earned the impressive title of ‘City beautiful’ due to its lovely gardens, planned roads and amazing architectural creations. There are many tourist attractions in Chandigarh which are important for tourism in Punjab.

Tourist attractions in Chandigarh:

Rock Garden:

This garden is an amazing example of the fusion of inno

Nepal trekking tour is one of the most popular walking holiday for hikers in Nepal. Nepal is the world's best place to trek as it has been gifted with several mountains and peak including the world’s highest Mt. Everest (8858 m). Among many reasons, travelers like to visit and trekking in Nepal. Nepal has world’s 8 highest mountains out of 10 in the world. It has so much to offer for travelers with picturesque Himalayas, eye-catching sceneries, natural beauty, smiling people and their varied cul

by Nellie Huang

She’s hot, sassy and sultry. In the sizzling Mediterranean heat, her shapely curves and sculpted body give her an even bigger sex appeal. Lively and spontaneous – she’s every man’s dream. While not many get the chance to truly understand her, those who do always end up falling for her charms.

I’m talking about the island of Sardinia (what were you thinking?): the second largest isle in the Mediterranean Sea and a jewel in the Italian seas. Located closer to the French island of Cor

For pictures, see author's blog here

(part 1)  We Americans have our Wild West just like Mexico has its “norte bárbaro,” and they’re the same place of course, that vast expanse of land bounded by two mountain ranges and stretching from Utah to Jalisco, Mexico.  It’s home to cowboys and Indians ranging from Utes to Aztecs, vaqueros to buckaroos.  Where I’m going is right in the center of it.  I’ll start in my former home state of Arizona and cross the border into Mexico from there.  Mexico was th

Hello, 

I am doing some research on traveler perceptions about Oman- why tourists may choose to go to the Sultanate (country), what types of tourism they associate with Oman and what some of the obstacles to Omani tourism development may be. 

I have put together a very quick 8 question survey, ideally for people who have not yet been. It would be wonderful to get as many responses as possible, and I know tripatini is a network for global travelers, so please fill it out if you have a spare 5 minut

Kenya Adventure Getaway

Price starting from: $2,800pp

Places you will visit:
This Wildlife Safari package includes: Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Tortillis Camp in Amboseli National Park, and Cottars Camp in the Masai Mara.

Suitability: This package is ideal for single travellers or groups.

Note: The package is based on arrival and departure from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Talk to your our Consultant.

Day 1: Giraffe Manor, Nairobi

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met

Jul 9 - 17, 2013

Are you ready to have some fun and meet lots of new people? Join us on our Baltic singles cruise that departs from Copenhagen in July!

For more info, click here: Baltic Singles Cruise

Americans who have watched food and travel shows featuring a plethora of strange, bizarre, and weird food items such as deep-fried bugs, beating frog’s heart, and coconut grubs may be apprehensive about what they will find to eat when traveling, especially in Asia. The truth is that one would have to go out of the way to get most of the items featured in such shows.  As strange as it may seem it is often easier for Americans to dine internationally than it is for foreigners to dine in America. A

Summertime and the living may be easy, but summertime is also prime time for identity theft, says security expert, Alan Wlasuk. He’s managing partner of 403 Web Security  a company committed to evaluating and eliminating website security risks.

Likely 140 million Americans will travel this summer, and Wlasuk’s company says while you’re away, thieves are on the prowl for personal information on unsecured wireless networks, at the gas pump, at hotels or in your mailbox.

Can’t happen to you? Thi

Your Rajasthan tour is dedicated to the visit of popular attractions of Rajasthan in India. Basically, the royal land like Rajasthan encompasses several allures like ancient forts and palaces, temples, museums and rest of the desert rich areas. You can discover them in renowned Rajasthan destinations like Jaipur, Jaiselmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Pushkar, Chittorgarh, Alwar, Ajmer and many more. All places have own attractions to explore and are also blessed with colorful sandy ground around the corn

Who doesn’t love an airline lounge when you have time on your hands and you need space from the swarms of people flocking around those tiny connected chairs in an airless waiting area of a gate?

Corporate road warriors - Let us Unite and pay tribute to the holy "lounge."

Those relaxing open spaces with giant TVs, cocktails (virgin and otherwise) and that great “hotel lobby” smell.

Sidebar - reading - optional - Hotel Lobby Smell Defined: You know when you stay in a really nice hotel and you wa

Scuba diving: one of my greatest dreams. Unfortunately, my inner ear won’t let me. But over the years I’ve talked to plenty of serious divers, and they’ve told me that the Canary Islands are most definitely a scuba do, boasting some of Europe’s best diving at all skill levels (and snorkeling, too, for that matter – now that I can do). The water’s usually warm all year round, there’s good visibility, and both the marine scenery and fauna (including the gorgeous lobster above, and 11 species fou

If you thought that a trip to Egypt meant only a visit to the pyramids
Then think again as going to Egypt and missing out on the Nile river cruise is indeed regrettable
The Nile cruise gives the tourist a peek into the Egyptian village life which is still ancient in way
A Nile river cruise holiday can be a memorable experience if you are looking for a relaxing vacation as luxury Nile river cruise floating hotels-specious rooms-modern amenities, it will be indeed a trip to remember