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The Lure of Dark Tourism: Murder and Mayhem

Places like Cambodia’s Killing Fields,  Auschwitz, New York’s Ground Zero, or the Wolf’s Lair where Hitler barely survived an assassination attempt in 1944, exert a powerful pull on travelers.

But what’s the fascination?

Professor John Lennon of Glasgow University wrote a book exploring exactly the question, why do we want to travel to dark places: “Dark Tourism: The Attraction of Death and Disaster.”

The trend is so strong, The Atlantic Magazine  report

Cooking classes are a great way to experience the local culture

http://www.examiner.com/culinary-travel-in-national/cambodia-cooking-khmer-style-at-the-intercontinental-phnom-penh

http://www.goingonadventures.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-and-christmas-airfare-and.html Lower airfares are out there this holiday season

There is something for everyone in Hot Springs, AK

Antiquing in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Did you know that Sunderbans National Park is a part of the world’s largest delta that is formed by the River Ganges, River Bramhaputra and River Meghna? The delta is formed on the lower tip of the amazing West Bengal a state in India. The freshwater humid climate of Sunderbans is favorable for growth of mangrove trees and hence this region has the largest mangrove forest of the world. Over 64 species of trees and plants are found in the national park. In fact the national park is also very famo

Ranthambore National park is one of the biggest and most renowned national parks in Northen India. The famous park is placed in the Sawai Madhopur district of south eastern rajasthan, which is only 130 kilometers from Jaipur. The place was considered as one of the famous hunting grounds of the jaipur and now has been transformed into national park which is major wildlife tourist attraction spot that has pulled the attention of many wildlife photographers and lovers in this destination. The natur

1 Night Mt. Kenya Safari Club

Fly towards Mt. Kenya to land at Nanyuki airstrip club, nestling on the slopes of the mountain below the forest line. Here you will find a variety of birdlife and the view is direct to the mountain,you will be transfered to your base hotel for lunch. afternoon varieties of activities to be enjoyed including horse riding, tennis, golf, and a heated swimming pool. All meals and overnight at the Club.

Return back to Nairobi by your morning flight.

NB: Minimum 3 Pax

Normally I tend to shy away from places you might term "tourist traps." And Puerto Vallarta has certainly had its bread plenty buttered by tourism -- in fact, it seems that half the city is geared toward freespending gringos. And yet... there's no doubt that PV is one of Mexico’smost popular tourist magnets for a darn good reason. Several, actually – starting with its wide, wonderful beachfront on the crescent-shape Bahía de Banderas (North America’s second-largest bay). What makes Vallarta stan

The Mohonk Resort sparkles at holiday time

http://www.examiner.com/travel-in-syracuse/the-mohonk-high-above-the-hudson-river-sparkles

Maybe it's time to get back to our anciant roots: http://tours-tv.com/ru/greece

• The official name of Greece is the Hellenic Republic. 
• Athens is the capital of Greece. It is also the most populated city in the country. 
• Ancient Greek civilization comprised of Southern Italy, the coastal areas of Turkey and the Black Sea, along with some colonies in North Africa, Southern France and Spain. Modern Greece is just a part of it. 
• 80 percent landscape of Greece comprises of mountains. Only one half of th

The beauty of this building, for the love of his wife; is unbelievable especially since it was built in the mid 1600’s.

How Beautiful the Taj Mahal Is


The Taj Mahal India is so beautiful that it is hard to believe that it was built so long ago. It was built in the 1600’s; it looks like a photo out of a fairytale book, with the building so gorgeous and the water so blue.

Taj Mahal History

Construction of the Taj Mahal started in 1932, and was finished in 1649 over 20,000 workers, worked to build, to

North India golden triangle is one of the famous triangular circuit of tourism in India; it can be considered as the main artery of Indian tourism system. The package tours of golden triangle provide such kind of holiday’s entertainment that tourists from different world will relish forever. North India Golden Triangle Tours Information is commonly available every where.

The tour sets of from the India Gate preferably your favorite pick, Taj Mahal your dream destination and various beautiful sand

If you are going for trekking then it is necessary that you must put on the suitable clothes. These clothes should be such that it may allow you to trek comfortably even in the warmth of the days as well as it may have the capacity to bear chill of the nights. If you are trekking in the day hours at the lower altitudes then you must put on some light weight trekking t shirts and trousers. You must carry yourself a waterproof jacket as the weather in the mountainous region is unpredictable. Along

 One can see India in its every color, from magnificent palaces to amazing pilgrimages, with mouth watering cuisines and vibrant festivals.  India is the ideal tourist destination.

 Though every region has its own specialty, but it’s quite difficult to explore whole of India in one go. But to make out the most of your trip, and to experience true India, one can go for Golden Triangle India tours, comprising of three most popular tourist sites that represent rich heritage of India – Delhi, Agra an

People all around the world visit India as it is famous for various wild life destinations. If you are a wild life lover and want to gather some unique experience of the nature as well as the wild life, then the Jim Corbett National Park is the best suitable place for you. Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest and the largest reserve. This national park is the best place for fun and enjoyment. In order to visit this national park there are various packages which adds to your enjoyment and fun

Kenya and Tanzania still offer some of the best wildlife photography on this planet.Whether you wish to visit the famous Maasai mara,serengeti game reserve,Amboseli National Park,Ngorongoro Crater or even the remote Lake Turkana to find wildlife,culture or landscape,we at wild odyssey safaris will take personal care in handling all aspects of your safari in the best manner....

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IT'S NOT A CHEAP TICKET, BUT IT'S STILL A GOOD DEAL

“Premium Economy Class” is often an oxymoron, if not an outright lie. However, Air New Zealand's PE section in the big B777-300ER aircraft appears to be more premium than economy, so I was glad to try it out on an LAX-Auckland roundtrip.

The Premium Economy “space seats” in ANZ's B777s are big easy chairs that wrap around you so you're not thrown into an impromptu domestic arrangement with some stranger. Instead of reclining in the conventio

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http://stripedpot.com/2011/11/16/stay-at-sheraton-resort-in-iguazu-falls-national-park-in-argentina/ Make this hotel your home base

Gumbo is just one Cajun delight.

http://www.examiner.com/culinary-travel-in-national/get-the-best-gumbo-at-seafood-palace-lake-charles