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Celebrate the sea turtles of Costa Rica every November at the Matapalo Sea Turtle Festival.

The annual sea turtle festival on Nov. 15 and 16 at Matapalo Beach, halfway between Manuel Antonio National Park and Dominical on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast, celebrates the Matapalo Sea Turtle Conservation Project and hatching of baby sea turtles. This year’s festival celebrates the project’s 25^th anniversary.

Matapalo Beach is a main nesting area for three species of sea turtles in Costa Rica. Ev

You want to visit Santa Teresa, Costa Rica – named one of the most beautiful beaches in the world with some of the best surfing in Costa Rica. But where is it and how do you get there?

Santa Teresa Beach is located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica on the southern Nicoya Peninsula. There are three ways to get to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica:  driving, domestic flight or boat taxi.

Hotel Tropico Latino is a Santa Teresa beachfront hotel at beautiful Playa Carmen. Hotel Tropico Latino specializes in 

Right behind Sweden and Norway as the top Green Countries in the World, is the little Central American nation of Costa Rica.

According to the recently released 2014 Global Green Economy Index™ (GGEI), Costa Rica is the third best Green Country in the World.

The Global Green Economy Index™ (GGEI) measures the green economic performance of 60 countries and 70 cities in the world. The GGEI also assesses the public’s perception of a nation’s green performance. The fourth edition of the GGEI, publish

Wherever a trip may take you, it’s always interesting to get to know the history and culture of the natives. Museums are one of the ways to do this of course, so when I found myself in Paros island, I made sure to visit its  Archaeological museum in the city of Parikia.

My first impression of the museum was a beautifully landscaped exterior, decorated with a few carefully chosen exhibits that intrigued me enough to want to see more! It was there I first saw the mosaic from the 3rd-century BC of

Thinking of going on a vacation this weekend? Don’t know what sort of vehicle to book; since three cars would be too much trouble and a whole bus would be too big! Fret no more, since you can book a mini bus for your trip. A mini bus is perfect for smaller trips with a lesser number of people, because this way everybody can be together instead of in separate cars. These mini buses are quite comfortable, with loads of interior space and trendy designs on the exterior. They are perfect for taking

Bangalore is the dream destination to ring in the New Year in all its pomp and gaiety; and do you know the reason why? Your options here are unlimited. There are numerous places to visit in Bangalore and myriad options for celebrations. The city comes alive on December 31, each year. Whether a quiet get-together, an exciting sightseeing tour, or a party with a DJ in attendence, the Garden City is the place to be.

Attend a Concert

When it comes to Places to Visit in Bangalore for Celebrating the Ne

If you are a New Zealand passport holder, or you are from those countries that do not appear in the Vietnam visa exemption list, you are required a valid visa to enter Vietnam.

From this country, you can get a visa to Vietnam by two 2 options:

1. Get Vietnam Visa on Arrival at lower cost (get visa stamped at Vietnam International Airports on arrival)
Vietnam Visa on arrival is beneficial for those who live far away from the Vietnamese embassies and do not wish to send their passports away by p

“The colors are always fascinating and attract human mind, how they are placed on canvas depends on the mood of the artist. Sandhya Singh has created a new school with her own paintings” said Sandeep Marwah President 7th GFFN introducing the artist at 7th Global Film Festival Noida 2014 at Noida Film City.
“I appreciate that a painting exhibition is also the part of the film festival, it for sure adds on to your aesthetic sense” said Randhir Kapoor renowned filmmaker of the country lighting the c

We had not been on a train in years, so when invited to experience a weekend getaway on the rails that was “drive free,” we jumped at the opportunity. The adventure entailed making our way to the Diridon Train Station in San Jose, California, and boarding the southbound Amtrak Coast Starlight train bound for Santa Barbara. Here’s how it all went:

Checking baggage

Coast Starlight passengers are allowed to check two bags each, with similar baggage restrictions to those of the airlines. However, our

“These huge and large preparations speaks about the passion of Sandeep Marwah towards cinema, I congratulate his team to bring in such a massive enthusiasm into film festivals” said Randhir Kapoor renowned Producer, director, actor and President of R.K.Studios on the inauguration of 7th Global Film Festival Noida 2014.
“Cinema can only be appreciated when there are going to be better scripts. The new generation has to think deep to dig out subjects out of this World.,” added Randhir Kapoor.
“I am

One of the top places to go in Costa Rica, in the Central Valley, is the spectacular Else Kientzler Botanical Garden in Sarchi, Costa Rica.

The flourishing Costa Rica botanical garden showcases more than 2,000 species of exotic tropical plants from around the globe in its 11 gardens on seven hectares (17.3 acres). The popular Costa Rica tourist attraction is located in Costa Rica’s Central Valley in the artisan town of Sarchi, just north of the main town center.

Visitors can stroll two kilomet

Kolkata, the beautiful capital of West Bengal, is sprawled alongside the East bank of the Hooghly River. Kolkata was the capital of India during British emperor, albeit for a short period of time. Kolkata has long been considered a gem thanks to its artistic and literary heritage and prowess. Kolkata is also famed as the birthplace of modern Indian literary, artistic and scholastic thoughts. It is a great tourist destination, especially for those people who are interested in knowing more about t

Asian School of Media Studies, the first Degree college of Cinema in India will be presenting its films on the international platform of 7th Global Film Festival Noida 2014 informed Dr. A.K.Srivastava Director ASMS.
A lot of well-carved films from the department of Cinema, ASMS have been selected to be part of this international event prepared by the students of final year of BSC. in Cinema and MSC. in Cinema.
“It has been the custom to include films from the film school like ASMS, this is going t

The excitement was beyond control when 7th Global Film Festival Noida announced the participation of Asian School of Communication during the three days international film celebrations informed Mantosh Head Cinema ASC
All the films created and directed by the students of Asian School of Communication have been selected, to be shown to the film lovers and film professionals visiting during 7th GFFN 2014 from 11th to 13th November.
“The students have done extremely well in directing and presenting t

The olive fields, lemon trees, and vegetables splashed across the Greek landscape bear testimony to a rich, varied and dynamic cuisine connected to the environment. The Greek lifestyle is reflected in its cuisine – full of flavor and nothing pretentious. The fresh products which end up on Greek stoves demonstrate the care and passion that they put into their selection of  raw ingredients. Greek cuisine is based on the Mediterranean diet, although it has both eastern and western influences.

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Goa, especially North Goa is one of the most happening places to be in India. And during the New Year celebrations, the entire state becomes a carnival in motion. There are parties everywhere, the entire city is bedecked with twinkling little fairy lights, places of worship and homes of the locals are done up in vibrant colors! The festive spirit is indeed contagious. More so, if you are in North Goa. South Goa is attributed to be a more sedate place to be, best if you do not like much contact w

Diwali, the time for lights and celebrations, can also be the time for  friends and families to get together and spend some time together.  People plan for going on trips, if for nothing else then for running  away from the hullabaloo, the crackers, and the pollution of the city.  And this Diwali, the best opportunity to go on a trip presents itself.  With the festival falling really close to the weekend, and followed by  Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj successively, people don’t even need to  take

Hotels near M G Road Bangalore, is a perfect spot to reach the various marketplaces that offer expansive options at affordable rates, in the Garden City of India. One can find what they have been looking for at the shopping malls or at the traditional marketplaces that offer wide variety of options at affordable rates. Some of the most popular stops for shoppers during New Year time are as follows.

Airport Road

Old airport Rd has traditionally been the shopper’s paradise in spite of its wide roads

The first ever Chamber of Commerce for Entertainment And Media Industry will be lunched from the platform of 7th Global Film Festival Noida 2014 has been announced by Sandeep Marwah President of GFFN today at the press conference.
Under the name and banner of “International Chamber for Media And Entertainment Industry” will be the first ever Chamber of Commerce in the World to represent only media and entertainment industry of the World.
The Chamber is being launched to promote and develop relatio

People prefer to stay at hotels near Chennai Airport especially when they have early morning flights to catch or need to leave the city at a short notice. This is especially true for IT professionals, business people, and industrialists who need to be continuously on the move for various reasons. The easy access to both national and international flight and the domestic and International airport makes this natural choice for many. As you may know, in Southern India Chennai airport is one of the