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Historic Saratoga Springs in upstate New York is a fun place to visit any time of year. However, there’s a special excitement in the air with the approach of another annual opening day at the historic Saratoga Race Course – the oldest thoroughbred racetrack in America.

Health, History, Horses

That’s Saratoga’s slogan. The earliest recorded history goes back to the mid-1700s, when the area’s Native Americans were said to be using the healing powers of the naturally carbonated mineral springs that

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"... One of his students asked Buddha, "Are you the messiah?"

"No", answered Buddha.

"Then are you a healer?"

"No", Buddha replied.

"Then are you a teacher?" the student persisted.

"No, I am not a teacher."

"Then what are you?" asked the student, exasperated.

"I am awake", Buddha replied... "

- An excerpt from Buddha's life.

Buddha in the above excerpt is talking about awakening. Awakening is talked about in reference to the enlightenment; the enlightenment for which Buddha left his kingdom and lived a l

Vacation … we dream about it when we’re working. Time to relax, to unwind, to stop the “fast-paced rat race” and just enjoy.

But how many of us find ourselves finally on vacation and not really relaxing out of our frenetic pace until mid-way through or nearly the end of our holiday?

There is no better quick entry into that unstressed relaxation mode on vacation than getting a massage or spa treatment. It really is amazing how 60 or 90 minutes of making your muscles and body relax can instantly pro

Travelers can be environmentally conscious when going on vacation, and it doesn’t take much effort or time. Little things add up, and if everyone followed these sustainable travel tips, communities and the planet would benefit in amazing ways.

10 Easy & Simple Sustainable Travel Tips

1.  Re-use your hotel towels and sheets; don’t ask for new ones every day (you don’t at home!).
2. Turn off the lights and air conditioner when leaving your hotel room.
3. Don’t leave the sink tap or shower running water unnece

Would you stay at a B&B with dirt floors, cots for beds, and a wood-burning stove to keep warm?

Paul and Baya (a Navajo native) Meehan are betting that you will.

Owners of Shash Dine' Eco Retreat, they have created a place where you trade creature comforts for more rustic surroundings.

In exchange, you connect on a more spiritual level with the land. The land you are on is Navajo. The experience is one of renewal and learning about the Navajo Culture.

Located about 12 miles South of Page, Arizona, t

by Diana Rowe

Tequila — the liquor, not the town — continues to grow more and more popular beyond Mexico, even as along the way it's also pick up a bit of a bad rap (as in, margaritas and shooters, a cheap and surefire way to get — how can I put this — majorly wasted).

And yet…ever more folks are coming to appreciate the spirit’s finer points — there are reposados the equal of any single malt or Cognac, and a lore nearly as varied and distinguished as either. It was this pedigree — plus a ta

New Delhi: AMRITA – A SUBLIME STORY is a play directed by the legendary Director, M.S. Sathyu of ‘Garam Hawa’ fame, and was staged at the India Habitat Centre. It was a real experimental play, the story of the late Amrita Pritam, a literary genius of India who passed away a decade ago.
“I am proud of Lovlin for her excellence in presenting Amrita Pritam on stage. She brought Amrita back to life” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio appreciating the efforts of AAFT alumni Lovlin who stol

Pune is the cultural capital of Maharashtra and also among the most advanced metropolises of the country. The perfect blend of modernity and tradition, this metropolis is also celebrated for its arts and crafts, and theatre. In addition, the city is also famous for various tourist places, private and government sector research institutes as well as automobiles and manufacturing companies. It is because of these factors that tourists and professionals throng to Pune from far and wide, all through

The largest city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Indore is blessed with a splendid past and a gleaming present. Exerting a vital impact upon finance, commerce, entertainment, education, fashion, art, technology, research and media; this is a central power city. Owing to these factors, the city witnesses a huge influx of travelers, throughout the year. To provide them with a comfortable stay, there is a host of hotels in Indore City. Read on to know more about the varied accommodation choices in

“The UN estimates that the number of unemployed youth globally reached 74.5 million, the majority of whom live in developing countries. One in five youths, or 125 million, are working but live in extreme poverty. The issue of youth unemployment is a major concern for both industrialized and developing countries.
“Skills development is a primary means of enabling young people to make a smooth transition to work. In December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 1

Cave Kapsia is located in the Peloponnese peninsula region of Arcadia, near the villages of Kapsia and Levidi. Experts have ranked it among the ten most remarkable caves of Greece. Remains of human bones have been found in the cave, and also lamps thought to date back to the 4th and 5th century AD.

Noida: “What an excitement that whole World is celebrating World Yoga Day and our Indian traditions and culture are spreading all over the globe in no time” said Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry on the World Yoga Day at Noida.
More than 2000 people gathered at Noida Stadium to be part of the Yoga workshop from 18th to 20th June to prepare for World Yoga Day on 21st of June organized by Art of Living of SriSri Ravishankarji
“We are proud of our a

New Delhi: “Sandeep Marwah has done a commendable work in promoting Love Peace and national integration through art and culture. His untiring efforts for the last 30 years has made him eligible for Noble Prize” said Vijay Srivastava of Savitri Foundation at Arya Auditorium, New Delhi.
“I know Sandeep Marwah for a long time. His honesty towards work is known to the whole World. He is a spiritual soul” said Maha Mandleshwar Shri 108 Shri Swami Maartand Puri Ji while handing over the award.
Savitri F

Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka incubates and hosts numerous ventures and business opportunities. It is a good place for start-ups and angel investors. For executives hopping in and out of Bangalore, conference halls in Bangalore prove to be an interesting and comfortable stay option depressed economy has cut leisure travel and cost cutting seems to be the norm everywhere. Business executives who don't have an expense account or have their own business go for the smarter option of serviced a

Huashan (Mount Hua)  one of the famous mountains China. Huashan is located in Weinan City, Shaanxi City, Huayin Province, 120 kilometers east of Xi'an city. South of Qinling Mountains, North Kan Huang wei.

Huashan is the mainstream Quanzhen Taoist shrines, is widely worshiped Han folk gods, namely Huashan mountain Jun god. As of 2013 mountain has 72 semi hanging hole, Taoist temple more than 20 blocks, which Yuquan hospital, Dulong temple, host homes, the town of Yue Temple was listed as national

Arrival at The St. Francis Inn

Arriving the night before, I choose to stay at The St. Francis Inn, a rustic and historical Inn dating back to 1791.  The owners, Joe and Margaret Finnegan, are celebrating an anniversary of running the Inn for 30 years.  They make my stay as comfortable as if I was at home. They insist their staff follow suit, and I am never at loss for a glass of cool tea or comfortable seating. I can do that outdoors in the meticulously maintained quaint garden, or in the parlor,

When I spent a year studying in Spain and we went on one of our class trips, without question a top highlight for me was getting to Cuenca and beholding the stunning sight of houses hanging over an abyss. The casas colgadas were (and of course still are) the iconic symbol of this city in Castile-La Mancha, two to three hours from Madrid by car or train, a city dating back 1,300 years, when the Moors ruled this land. And back then, gazing up at them ensconced seemingly precariously on that sheer

Captivating Cochin or Kochi, as it is currently called, where colourful cultures coalesce with seamless beauty, culled from the cosmopolitan pastiche of history in times past, beckons to the inveterate traveller with a penchant for delightful destinations and exploring the labyrinthine lanes of a rich cultural legacy! So come, sojourn in this city situated in southwest India’s coastal state Kerala and, ensconced in charming hotels in Cochin, discover its ample treasures!

Hotels in Cochin near Rai

Sojourn to Gurgaon – where the stamp of sophistication and undeniable affluence and success indisputably characterise a contemporary lifestyle and an ambience of cosmopolitan influence and business on the go. Luxury hotels in Sector 29 Gurgaon take immense pleasure in extending gracious and lavish hospitality to valued guests – whether here on business or for leisure purposes, whether en famille or travelling alone!

Such well-appointed hotels near Iffco Chowk Gurgaon, located near the Delhi-Jaipu