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Join us at the 54th Petroushka Ball to benefit the Russian Children’s Welfare Society on Friday, February 8, 2019
at The Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom & Terrace Room, NYC!

Special Guest Stars: Nadine Sierra, soprano and Francesco Demuro, tenor appear by kind permission of the Metropolitan Opera! Music by Lester Lanin Orchestra. Russian Folk & Gypsy Music

Reception - 8:00 pm, Dinner & Entertainment - 9:00 pm, Dancing - after 10:00 pm

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Happy Year of the Pig! One of the most visited destinations in the world, Hong Kong is known for its futuristic buildings including towering skyscrapers, lush mountain backdrops, vibrant lifestyle, splendid harbor, friendly people, traditional corners, and a wide range of restaurants and cuisines, and a wide range of accommodations, including some of the world's best luxury city hotels. Here are five that top my list:


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Offering majestic views of both the v

This offer is ideal for Family Groups that have children younger than 8 years of age, a group of Photographers or special interest groups, like Bird Watchers etc.

Our 4×4 open vehicles are specially equipped for game drives with canvas roofs to protect you from the beating sun, but we still advise that you wear a hat and sunscreen in summer times, warm jackets in the Winter time, as well as comfy shoes. We always have mineral waters on our vehicles to quench your thirst. Each vehicle can seat up

Traveling is really a wonderful occurrence. It not just provides a prospect to search a new location, but even assists you rejuvenates and de-stress. Without a doubt, it can leave long memories to treasure for a long time. Exploring different regions of the whole world and coddling in their society can be very remarkable. At the back, you can understand much more about the location and its area. It appends to your knowledge and provides a new point of view to your life. Your happiness trip can i

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Europe is of course the world's most popular and varied continent when it comes to travel marvels. Who isn't familiar with the icons of London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona and more? But there are also many lesser known places to explore in Europe, and I'd like to share this quartet of my favorites with you:

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One of the world smallest countries, this pair of Mediterranean islands is also a beautiful and interesting destination that deserves to be on your “to-visit”

I will jump right into it and rank at number one tropical Elafonisi beach, which is located near a islet of the same name. The islet is small, but the beach is certainly not - in fact, it's the second largest beach in western Crete and starting from June until October it looks like a tropical paradise. It can be easily reached by car; you can also take the bus from Chania and Paleochora. The beach is surrounded by seven places where you can find beach beds and umbrellas available for rent. The

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This is quite a tough list to compile without letting it balloon to a cast of dozens. I have beached all over Mexico, and if I had to narrow it down to the true crème de la sand, I’d cite the following 29 in and around the country’s most popular resort areas (then stay tuned for a follow-up post on castaway beaches for when you really want to get as far as possible from the madding crowd!). And it goes without saying that many make tempting escapes from the chill this winter and up

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Speaking to my fellow Europeans, if you’ve gone skiing or snowboarding on the Continent but not yet in North America, you’re in for a real treat. Welcome to an unexpected world in which everyone seems to be intent upon you having a good time.

Take ski school for example - in Europe, some still have the attitude “You are here to learn first, have fun second.” Whilst in North America it’s the other way around.

For this is a world where “standing in line” (queuing) has been

Five cardinal rules of travel

When traveling, especially with one or more people, there are certain rules that one should keep in mind.  It makes travel easier and causes less angst.

1. Stay together.  This is especially true when boarding a mode of transportation.  Nothing is worse than having the train or subway pull out of the station and seeing the people you are traveling with still on the platform. 
2. If you don’t know what you are eating, don’t ask.  Part of the experience is trying new foods.  I

Travel has always fascinated you from your early days. You decided to not only travel but find a job that lets you do just that. For many companies, business travel was more of an option a few years ago but these days for some it has turned into a necessity with the trend of globalization sweeping across the business world.

Even though, advancement in technology has helped small to mid-size businesses to save money on business travel by offering them other communication channels but nothing can

 
You may not have heard of South Korea's second largest city (pop. over 3.5 million), but Busan (about two hours 45 minutes by sleek train from Seoul) on the Korea Strait in the country´s southeast happens to be a cool metropolis where you can enjoy a mix of exciting and laid back. Big-city attractions and amenities sit alongside historic landmarks, museums, and other cultural offerings, and greats beaches/ecotourism nearby. When you arrive, take a daylong bus tour to get yourself oriented, the

2019 Babbitt Ball
The NY Athletic Club, NYC
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Some three to four hours from Naples (depending on whether you're driving or taking the bus/train) and six south of Rome - not to mention less than an hour from Bari, newly served during the summer season by Iberia Express), the Basilicata region sits right atop the instep of Italy's boot. And in the south of this country's most mountainous region, both its Adriatic coast and inland offer fantastic, otherworldly landscapes. But it's one of Basilicata's major cities, Matera (pop. jus

The trip is all about Fun and enjoyment the,  Travelling a different location and  cities just for fun, so some best destination to travel in India is Agra, Delhi, and Jaipur the cities that are famous for their attractive tourism and different culture and also made a triangle on Indian Map, traveling these destinations is feeling you happier so this  triangle is known as Golden Triangle, Golden just because they're attractive monuments and there different Culture,  foods, gardens, and hills.

so 

About Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

This a moderate trek. The combination of easy walking and majestic scenery makes the trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4200m), commonly known as Annapurna Sanctuary, one of the most popular treks in Nepal. Enjoy mountain views, thick bamboo and rhododendron forests and a mix of cultures unparalleled by other treks as you venture deep into the Annapurna Himal. The Annapurna Base Camp is a high glacial basin lying north of Pokhara. This magnificent amphitheatre is called

Everest Base Camp (EBC)  Helicopter tour is a short span trip which immaculately offers the great helicopter ride from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp (Kalapather). No doubt, it’s a dreamland for every traveler around the globe. The landscape of Kathmandu valley, forest areas, mountain ranges, Lukla Airport, view-point of Mount Everest, small and beautiful Sherpa valleys are the main attractions of the tour.

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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The Himalayan region of Gangtok and Darjeeling is one of the most toured destinations in the world. The beauty of these hills is simply mesmerizing and matchless. This article is an attempt to throw some light on the mind-blowing packages of Gangtok tourism and Darjeeling tourism.

If you are planning a hill-side holiday, then why not go to Gangtok? Gangtok is a bewitching hill resort located at a pleasant height of 1700 m above the sea level facing the mighty Kanchenjunga. Gangtok tourism industr

Varanasi - a religious place on the northern part of India – is popular for two things: temples and water bodies. The historical roots of the city date back to as long as 11th Century BC, making it one of the ancient cities in the subcontinent.

No other tour offers a better opportunity to explore the length and breadth of the religious city than the Golden Triangle tour with Varanasi. Given below is a list of the 5 must-visit places in the city. Do not forget to turn up at these sites if you get