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Itty Bitty Hello Kitty Rules the Rooms

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I don't get Hello Kitty. Well, I do get Hello Kitty - I get the merchandising, the appeal to pre-adolescent females and the cutesy factor that seems to adorn all young Asian girls and indeed little girls all over the shopping world. I get that it's a character of fiction - I don't get the look (Kitty is portrayed as a female white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow), I don't get why Kitty doesn't have a mouth.

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Researching the erstwhile feline, I found out she was created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974,
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People go to Majorca in the summer in search of beautiful beaches and great weather, but if you are also looking for fiestas and local culture, summer is the perfect time to visit as there are all kinds of fiestas and events taking place on this beautiful and lively island!  Many towns and villages have their own particular fiestas and open-air dances, not to mention music festivals where national groups and reputed international artists come to play.

In Majorca, summer kicks off on the eve of Sa

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I have not spent few hours over here not even few days or months, but have spent 25 longs years of my life and have gone through its every hook and nook. Kolkata is a city which binds human beings together. It is where tourists are treated as Gods, a contented middle class culture prevails all through, aroma of delicious road side snacks is in the air, heritage buildings narrate the stories of British Raj and people believe slow and steady wins the race. Kolkata gave birth to poets, writers, rev

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For those with a penchant for something exciting, something unique, in the mood for luxurious splendor, discovering the rich heritage of India, luxury travel in India is, increasingly, the answer to a prayer! A meaningful prayer that is likely to be answered in a myriad beautiful ways, in dimensions defying description - of rich hospitality, sumptuous cuisine, magnificent architectural reminder of bygone glory and splendid game reserves with an abundance of avifauna!
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Goa – the pearl of the orient, offers its travelers a never ending list of water based adventure sport activities, must-visit tourist spots and enticing opportunities to be part of stunningly extravagant parties with fabulous music, exotic beverages and heavenly food. The best part about holidaying in Goa is its easy accessibility through rail, road, and air, from all the parts of the globe. Moreover, Goa’s rapid development in the travel and hospitality industry has presented the travelers with

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As the plane is landing at9008727100?profile=original Chinggis Khan International Airport in Ulaan Bator, I look down at the dirt tracks swirling through the pastures surrounding the runway.  They look something like a beginner’s guide to chaos theory, the likely paths and the harder ones, converging and re-converging according to some logic or design.  I figure this must somehow be the map to the Mongolian persona if not history.  I mean, you’ve gotta’ give these guys a lotta’ credit, not just for conquering half the kn

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Atenas-Costa-Rica-views-2-300x104.jpg?width=300There are as many reasons for moving to Costa Rica as there are foreign residents living here. Every year, millions of tourists come to Costa Rica on vacation. Some choose to stay longer and make the leap to move here permanently.

The small, country town of Atenas Costa Rica, is one of the leading places that have captured the hearts of foreign residents.

“I love living here,” said Atenas resident Anna Hunt, who is originally from Poland. “One of the main reasons we picked Atenas is because we wan

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Our goal in taking a month-long cruise around Hawaii and Tahiti on the Golden Princess was to experience – and then write about – how a major cruise line like Princess caters to its suite passengers. It was one of our most enjoyable projects.

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Suites for two

Over the past ten years, we have photographed and written about suites in B&Bs, hotels, resorts, and on cruise ships. It is our writing practice to always consider our subjects from a “couples” perspective. In that light, we have found many sui

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Everest has always been the desirable name among all the people around the world, mostly the adventure lovers. To reach at an altitude of 8,848m is not an easy task; it requires a lot of hard effort and dedication. It can be the greatest achievement in one’s life, overcoming the fear of the harshness of the nature. Mount Everest 8848 mt  and base camp 5350 ,m

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Where to stay in Hanoi

  • DE SYLOIA

17a Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi(00 84 4 824 5346)

A stylish international hotel with a mock-colonial façade and eight floors of impeccably furnished rooms, some a touch on the small side. It also boasts a slick restaurant and a health club. Price rating: 1/5

  • HILTON HANOI OPERA

1 Le Thanh Tong, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi(00 84 4 933 0530)

This luxurious property adjacent to the Opera House is a good-value option for those seeking five-star accommodation. Features 269 rooms with h

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Hanoi Imperial Hotel is pleased to offer the summer package deal:

4D3N Unwind Hanoi- Halong Bay Package –Includes 2 nights in leading three star Hanoi Imperial Hotel + 2 nights in Marguerite Junk + round trip airport transfer.

Only USD189nett instead of $295

 

 

4D3N package includes:

-          2 nights in Deluxe Double/twin room share at Hanoi Imperial

-          2 day-1 night Halong Bay package tour with Marguerite Junk Cruise (Ocean View Double/twin cabin share)

-          Round trip airport transfe

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Ten Ways to Experience Vancouver Like a Local

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While spending time with a French travel journalist yesterday, I found myself talking a lot about what draws so many people to move to Vancouver – and why we’re considered one of the very best cities in the world in which to live. It's a combination of our beautiful natural setting, progressive populace and thriving cultural scenes. photo
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Want to know what Vancouverites like to do for fun in our fair city? Here you go: Ten Ways to Experience Vancouver Like a Local!

1. Fuel up with

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Luxury Matters at 5 Star Hotels in Goa

With an increase in disposable income, there has also been an increase in spending, especially on travelling. People these days, be it an Indian or a foreigner, want to travel, want to gain new experiences, want to try out new things, be it adventure sports or exotic cuisines. A favorite travel destination, among Indians and foreigners alike, is Goa, which is flocked by tourists all round the year. In fact, the main industry of Goa is tourism, and people here are willing to go that extra mile ju

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Perched squarely at the confluence of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound, Saybrook Point Inn and Spa isn't the first property to take advantage of this coveted location. Originally occupied by Native fishing encampments, the Pease Hotel was the first property built in 1870 to accommodate overnight visitors to Old SayBrook Point. Lasting until the 1950's, this historic gem was then replaced with Terra Mar Hotel featuring modern amenities expected by 20th century travelers. Then the Tagli

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Fertility Tourism: Selling Women’s Eggs for Bucks and Travel. How right is this?

“Female Eggs For Sale” may not be a sign you’ll see any time soon, but for all intents and purposes that’s what the global market for harvesting and selling women’s eggs is all about.

The in vitro fertilization market is a billion dollar industry that touches almost every country in the world. It touches the wealthy neighborhoods of London and reaches  into the Americas, Asia and the IVF capital of the world, Cypr

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Best Tour Packages in India are Thrilling

Pack your bags and get set to enjoy the holiday of a lifetime, having honed in to the most alluring holiday that Best Tour Packages in India have to offer! Forget the world and surrender yourself now to your dream holiday being translated into winsome reality!

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If you have chosen the Authentic – 15 Day Luxurious Private Tour which takes you on an exotic travel odyssey from the erstwhile Mughal and Imperial capital of New Delhi, with its colorful bazaars, sophisticated bars and fine dining restaur

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Luxury Holidays in India are Terrific

With luxury being the byword and the acme of enjoyment being synonymous with class and purchasing power, the affluent and the willing, the bold and the beautiful, enjoy luxury holidays with insouciance! This is where Luxury Holidays in India come in, crafted with imagination, perfected with pleasure and enjoyed at leisure! Of varying duration and locales, these have been put together to satisfy diverse requirements and tastes.

India luxury Tours, via which you get to enjoy such luxurious holidays

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