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26 June to 8 July 2012

The festival of the Jewish Culture in Krakow is one of most important  events of this type in world.

With klezmer music, book and poetry readings and film, it presets visions of Jewish identity, multiculturalism, tradition and modernity.

Visit: www.jewishfestival.pl

<a href="http://www.walkpoland.com" target="_blank">Poland walking holidays with Walk Poland</a>

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A Journey of a Lifetime

Are you bored leading same old monotonous lifestyle? Need some exciting travel package? Why don’t you visit India, this vacation? Blessed with countless wonders, India is a delight to explore. Presenting a heavenly experience to the travelers, India is a destination of all seasons. People from all over the world simply love to explore enchanting destination of this godly country. Further, the stunning country houses several magnificent destinations that are proficient of making your vacations th

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Everest Base Camp Trek from Nepal -14 Days

The trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp continues to be one of our most rewarding journeys. You will have a day to explore the exotic city of Kathmandu before flying into the remote mountain town of Lukla (9,350 feet) to begin our trek into the Khumbu region of the Himalayas. The views of the Himalayan mountains from Lukla on a clear day are breathtaking.

We follow an ancient route that will take us through tiny villages, across high mountain passes, and throu
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5 of the World´s Top Shipwreck Dives

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For centuries, humanity has been awe in the ocean. It was a source of sustenance, a road for trade and for the discoveries of new worlds, the last frontier. If it's true that life began in the sea, then that does much to explain our ages-long love affair with the ocean. In older times, the sea was also a place of countless dangers, where sea monsters roamed the waters and the abyss awaited those who dared approach the ends of the world. Nowadays, there are many shipwrecks that became famous t

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Tanzania Holiday Destinations

9008695495?profile=originalTanzania as one of the most popular Africa safari destinations has a lot of experiences to offer. Thousands of wildebeest migrate in mindless unison on the annual migration through the Serengeti is just one of the natural wonders yet to be understood. Big family of mighty elephants graze across the wide, muddy Rufiji and Tarangire rivers as a pride of well-fed lions sunbathe on the grassy floor of the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, among many more attractions, make up the unmistakable Tanzania adve

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Surf Vacations in Costa Rica!

Learn to surf like a pro in Costa Rica!

Warm tropical water, world-class waves, friendly and fun atmosphere, and international language experience – all of this and more at the
Del Mar Surfing Academy. Located within
 Costa Rica’s Central and North Pacific Coast 
at
 Jaco,Esterillo and Santa Teresa beaches, the academy offers safe and memorable vacations for kids, teens (up to age 19) and families while promoting healthy and active lifestyles via the sport of surfing.


Kids' Surf Camp with Del Mar Surfing Academy

Kids and teens get to meet

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Peace, Serenity, Solitude
….. These are the words that come to mind for the award-winning Pimalai Resort and Spa in Krabi, Thailand. Add to that elegance, nature and genuine friendly service. Pimalai is perfect for a honeymoon or a break from it all. Pimalai is nestled in a lush tropical forest making it a destination to set your sights on. The resort combines all the right ingredients – subtle five star comforts, natural beauty, far from the crowds, with no noise except the sound of the waves sl

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How to Plan a Romantic Getaway

How to Plan a Romantic Getaway

There are a number of reasons why you might decide to plan a romantic weekend getaway. They range from being in disfavour with your significant other to just wanting to do something nice for them. Whatever your reasons for planning a romantic weekend, there are plenty of options to choose from. Just be sure to follow the tips below so your romantic getaway goes well without a snag.

1) Plan your weekend well in advance

Everyone appreciates spontaneous romantic gestures

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One of my favorite quotes about summer is … “The things we did last summer, I’ll remember all winter long.”

Teens and kids,
 summer is almost here! What memories are you going to make to last all winter long?


Del Mar Surfing Academy summer camps for teens

How about a really
 cool surfing camp vacation 
in
Costa Rica with 
Del Mar
Surfing Academy! Head south for the summer for a 
7-night 
or 
14-night surf camp
 right on one of the prettiest tropical beaches in Costa Rica and have the time of your life with other teens and kids from all over

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Looking for the ultimate surf vacation and a great adventure?
Costa Rica
is the place for you!

Chase some perfect waves and have the time of your life at
Del Mar Surf Camp’s Co-Ed
All-Inclusive Surf Camp.
Del Mar Surf Camps ideal for beginners & advanced surfers

 

Ideal for both men and women, beginner & advanced surfers, Del Mar Surf Camp offers the best surf vacation experience with a choice of 3 different spectacularly beautiful locations in Costa Rica – a place full of magic beaches and fun waves – a t
Hermosa Beach
on the
 Central Pacific Coast,
Nos

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Fly into the airport and be at a dazzling tropical paradise beach in less than 1 hour!

Where?

The 
Guanacaste
beaches of
 Costa Rica!

The
 Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia receives flights from all over the world, and is perfectly positioned for visiting the northern Pacific beaches of Costa Rica’s 
Guanacaste province.

Provinces of Costa Rica

The Northern Pacific Coast is the driest area of Costa Rica. Hot, dry plains stretch inland and dry tropical forest and open beaches line the coast. Because of th

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Giant puppet horses, giraffes on stilts, reggaeton superstars, Korean musicians and dancers, British rock legends and a host of other artists, musicians, dancers and actors will enliven
 San Jose
.
Costa Rica’s
 capital city transforms this week into a giant stage, playing host to more than 2,000 artists from 28 countries in the
 13th annual International Festival of the Arts 
(known as FIA by its Spanish acronym). Organized by the
 National Theatre 
and the Ministry of Culture and Youth.

Calle 13

The he

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Getting around Costa Rica

You’ve got your flight to
 Costa Rica booked, your hotel reservations or tour itinerary set. Now what about
 getting around?
There are many choices, from
 in-country flights to
 renting a car, hopping a
 local bus or hiring a 
private shuttle or 
tour bus complete with bilingual driver. It all depends on how fast you want to get somewhere, how many places you want to visit, what you want to see and, of course, how much money you want to spend.

Getting around Costa Rica

While Costa Rica is small, comparable in size to West

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Spring Break is just around the corner!

This year, try something different for you and your family and learn to surf like a pro in Costa Rica!

Warm tropical water, world-class waves, friendly and fun atmosphere, and international language experience – all of this and more at the
Del Mar Surfing Academy. Located within
Costa Rica’s Central and North Pacific Coast
at
Jaco,Esterillos
and Santa Teresa beaches, the academy offers safe and memorable vacations for kids, teens (up to age 19) and families

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One of the best things about living in a tropical country is all of the fresh fruits and vegetables. Even better is if you live near the ocean for fresh fish as well!

In
Costa Ricawe enjoy year-round fresh produce thanks to the myriad of tropical micro-climates in our mountainous country.Pranamar Oceanfront VillasOrganic produce and meats are the latest hot thing too – another plus.
The open-air restaurant and tea lounge at
Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat, at
Playa Santa Teresa, specializes in healthy, organic

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Costa Rican surfer,
Carlos Muñoz, is making his mark and earning Costa Rica a place in world surfing fame at many international competitions such as
Volcom Pipe Pro
competition in
Hawaii
.

The 18-year-old wave rider from Playa Esterillos scored the
first perfect 10
of the world-famous international competition. – Day 2 of the event. Beating out 64 surfers from around the globe, including Hawaiian legends Kalani Chapman and defending Volcom Pipe Pro Champion John Florence, Muñoz won the
“highest s

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Journeys of the Heart in Costa Rica

Romance is in the air. Being the month of February, with Valentine’s Day and International Day of Friendship, it’s no wonder that romantic holidays are the hot thing on everyone’s minds.

But romantic getaways need not come but once a year. You can make any day – or weekend – your special “Valentine’s” celebration!

What about an idyllic romantic adventure in Costa Rica? Elements Travel
of Costa Rica has just the ticket with their
“Journey to the Heart of Costa Rica” 9-day holiday program. They’ve d

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Festival rocks downtown San Jose

Central American rock will shake the streets of downtown San Jose .

For the 6th year running, Costa Rican and other Central American bands will strut their stuff at the annual “Festival Rock el Farolito en el Morazan” at the
Morazan Park. Organized by the Spanish Cultural Center and the Spanish Embassy of Costa Rica, this year’s
free event
is now two days instead of just one.

Festival goers’ can revel in a wide variety of rock music, from Indie to punk, funk, hip hop, electronic and metal by group

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The New York Times featured our 50+ Spanish Program in Costa Rica recently.  As the US population ages, many are looking for new challenges and have chosen to immerse themselves in the new country and language.  Intercultura offers a specialized Spanish course for students aged 50+ which includes activities, extra tutoring and tours of interest.  For more information on the 50+ Program click here. To read the complete article in the NYT, click here

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Beijing: The Great Wall at Mutianyu

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The Great Wall at Mutianyu is a little further away from Beijing than the most popular section at Badaling, but it doesn’t get as crowded. This section of the wall is fully restored, there are hand rails to help you up on the very steep parts and the views are spectacular.

There are many day tours available to this section and even mass transit bus service to this part of the Wall. Bus line 916 and 936.

This part of the Wall is not as crowded as others and Wall and steps are in good shape. There a

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