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Wondering if James Bond would drink here?

Think of where else on earth you can find a bar-club high above in a cave in a cliffs above the ocean below. Clearly, Cova d’en Xoroi in Minorca is not your average bar-club.  Tourist vacationing from near by Minorca, as well as, locals come for recreational activities during the day. As legend has it, the cave served as a place of refuge for Turkish pirates who combed the area for treasures. One such pirate had stolen a local village girl and made her hi

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The B&B industry is out to bust some myths, and are taking advantage of the election-year thinking to do it. With a totally tongue-in-cheek approach, it’s poking fun at the very symbol that has haunted them for years: the doily.

According to research conducted by the Professional Association of Innkeepers International(PAII) in conjunction with TripAdvisor, only about 12-percent of travelers on average choose to stay in B&Bs.
Anyone who has never tried a B&B tends to think that  B&Bs are the sa

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Places To Visit In Agra

Places to visit in Agra: There are innumerable alluring destinations which you can explore in the attraction filled terrain of wonder city Agra but some of the best places which should not be missed in your itinerary are mentioned here. Taj Mahal is the best landmark which any of the cities can have and a trip to India is considered incomplete if you have not witnessed the ineffable charisma of this magnificent monument. Another enthralling destination of Agra is the ‘Agra fort’ which stands as

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Thing to do in Halong Bay

Halong Bay Thins to do

9008719866?profile=originalHa Long city  170 km from Hanoi, with 3 to 4 hours by car. Most tourists are booking from Hanoi, including transport of Halong Bay and the accommodation (on a ship or a hotel), including a tour guide and lunch, dark. If you yourself will come to Ha Long Bay, visitors can take a bus from Hanoi. Kim Ma station Nguyen Thai Hoc, visitors welcome your Hoang Long Bus Express. The vehicles run regularly every 15 minutes will be a trip to Ha Long. If you need to book ahead, you c

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The Traveler of the Year Competition is a five-month contest featuring two seasoned travelers who will go head-to-head showing the online travel community how to experience the world’s most popular and exotic destinations, even on a limited budget. 

 

Contest Phases:

Selection phase: All applicants will be judged on a 3-5 minute video demonstrating creativity, travel experience and screen presence. Voters will select two lucky finalists to embark on the journey of a lifetime, one to China and the

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Where to Eat in London

From July 27th to August 12th, England hosts the Olympics at sites in or nearby greater London. Our traveling foodie, David Latt, recently made a stop in London to search out affordable and interesting places to eat. Long disparaged, English food has had a renaissance with innovative chefs following global trends in the pursuit of locally sourced, farmers market fresh ingredients. 

Going to the Olympics will be a huge amount of fun, especially if you know where to eat. Before I left on the trip,

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What to do in Spain, Lanzarote


by Nellie Huang

Dry, fiery and dramatic: the landscapes of the Spanish island of Lanzarote are like no other. Born through volcanic eruptions millennia ago, the northernmost of the Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa has since been sculpted by the hands of Mother Nature. Today, the island is home to beautiful beaches as well as stunning volcanic caves and formations.

But amidst the grey volcanic ash and lime-green lagoons of Lanzarote, I’m surprised to find the presence of art. Not just an

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What would life be without coffee? Well, I assume it would be quite awful.

I love everything about coffee. When I open the vacuum packed canister that keeps my Sumatra free trade organic beans safe, I breathe in the heavenly, crisp scent and from that moment my Daily Buzz begins and I am blessed.
Coffee doesn’t just stimulate my brain (which is already rather overstimulated on most days) it awakes all of my senses. I usually start my day with a strong cup of black and by lunch I find myself indulg
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luxury cruise in Halong Bay

The Paradise CruiseExperience is an immersion in culture, heritage and natural beauty of one of the most enchanting destinations in the world. By choosing a unique design and the finest natural materials --precious dark wood, creamy silk, crispy white linen, sea-blue taffeta, fine texture marble, delicate china and silver accessories-- Contemporary comforts blended with the richness of Vietnamese design. Lounge on a heavenly-soft bed with wide open view to Halong Bay. Each of Paradise Cruise's 1

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ITINERARY OF PHOENIX CRUISES

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong - Phoenix Cruise(L/ D)
8.00 – 8.30: Halong Phoenix Cruiser’s bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Halong city, enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life
12.15: Embark on Halong Phoenix Cruiser for welcome drink followed by a cruise briefing and safety instructions. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while our cruiser head

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How Technology Can Help Your Travels

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This is a brave new world, the one we're living in. The digital age has arrived, and it is here to stay. New technology is present in almost every aspect of our lives, and it can prove a great help even during your travels. Here are some ways in which you can use technology to make your life a little easier when you're travelling.

1. Scan your documents - You should always have copies of your documents made when you travel. After all, what will you do if the unthinkable happens and your original

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You may have heard about the current Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz series in Temecula wine country, and there’s lots of excitement about this year’s lineup.  Kenny G & Earl Klugh perform July 22nd, and such luminaries as Rick Braun & Richard Elliott, Dave Koz, and George Benson are also scheduled for this 24th season.

 

While these shows are sure to be great, the bar for sheer entertainment value has been set quite high at the sold-out “Dream Tour” show featuring David Sanborn & Brian Culbertson

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Hotel Londra Sorrento

The Hotel Londra renovated and enlarged is the ideal place to spend your holiday in Sorrento, in the breathtaking of the "land of the mermaids”.
The Hotel Londra has a privileged position in the breathtaking scenario of the Sorrento Peninsula Its location makes it a perfect base for touring the beauty of the surroundings .. Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Pompeii, Naples and for anyone who wants to live the night life or simply wander the narrow streets of the beautiful Sorrento and of course for those

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Kenya 9 Days Spectacular Safari

9 Day Best of Kenya Safari An exclusive Game Viewing experience

Best of Kenya Safari

An exclusive Game Viewing experience
in four spectacular Kenyan Game Reserves

Price Staring from $2970pp

Places you will visit:
Serena Lodges and Hotels in Amboseli, Mount Kenya, Samburu, Masai Mara, and Sweetwaters Lodge in Nanyuki.

Suitability:
This Kenya travel package is suitable for travellers who want an all inclusive and comprehensive tour of Kenya.

Note: This package is based on arrival and departure from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Day 1: Nairobi Serena Hotel, Nairo

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Lake View Hotel Udaipur

A LAKE VIEW HOTEL UDAIPUR

Hotel Natural Lake View Hotel is a pleasant and relaxed Bed and Breakfast Hotel in Udaipur

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Natural Lake View Hotel, a Lake Side Hotel property with 11 Lake Facing Deluxe and Super Deluxe Rooms. Just in recent Past we took over this Property and completely renovated and modernized it to a contemporary hotel, to present High standards Hygiene Hospitality services to our privileged clientele

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Hotel Natural Lake View has advantage a incomparable success in providing lodging fac

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Looking for best destination in India for holidays? I would recommend you to go for erala tours that will leave you enthralled forever. Your trip to the God’s own country will be full of joy and surprises as well. If you are newly wedded person, then you Kerala honeymoon tours will be an idea plan to enjoy best wedding moments in the lap of nature across the Kerala. You can live well and breathe fresh in the eco-friendly environment of Kerala hill stations. The lover birds can enjoy sensual mome

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Halong Bay islets

Am Islet
 
On the route to Quan Lan – Ngoc Vung islands; Am Rock or Kettle Islet is situated in Bai TuLong Bay. An island jutting out of the seawaters, the teapot of the Jade Emperor, who accidentally dropped it into Ha Longso, and its handle was broken.
 
Ba Trai Dao Islet
 
This island consists of three small mountains with the height of 23 m, seen from afar; resemble three peaches (Ba Trai Dao). The island connects to a legend of about the romantic love between a youngest fairy who was very pretty
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Staying in
Costa Rica’s 
San Jose metropolitan area and looking for a fun, natural activity for the day?
INBioparque is a great half-day trip close by that gives you an enjoyable and educational look at Costa Rica’s incredibly varied biodiversity all in one place.

INBioparque in Costa Rica

Located conveniently in Heredia, only 20 minutes from downtown San Jose,
InBioparque
 features a series of trails with representations of different types of
 Costa Rican forest: Rainforest, Pre-Mountainous Forest, Wetlands and Dry For

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Apartheid-Museum.jpg?width=300I went to the Apartheid Museum.  Not today, but today is a good day to write about it.  It is the 18th of July, Mandela Day.  Madiba is turning 94 today.  Time to celebrate.  And contemplate…

What struck me as I stood outside, was the design of the building, it looked like a prison.  And indeed, as the brochure states as well: Apartheid is exactly where it belongs – in a museum; which looks like a prison.  On the wall outside Mandela’s words: ‘To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, bu

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