Peace, Serenity, Solitude….. These are the words that come to mind for the award-winning Pimalai Resort and Spa in Krabi, Thailand. Add to that elegance, nature and genuine friendly service. Pimalai is perfect for a honeymoon or a break from it all. Pimalai is nestled in a lush tropical forest making it a destination to set your sights on. The resort combines all the right ingredients – subtle five star comforts, natural beauty, far from the crowds, with no noise except the sound of the waves sl
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How to Plan a Romantic Getaway
There are a number of reasons why you might decide to plan a romantic weekend getaway. They range from being in disfavour with your significant other to just wanting to do something nice for them. Whatever your reasons for planning a romantic weekend, there are plenty of options to choose from. Just be sure to follow the tips below so your romantic getaway goes well without a snag.
1) Plan your weekend well in advance
Everyone appreciates spontaneous romantic gestures
One of my favorite quotes about summer is … “The things we did last summer, I’ll remember all winter long.”
Teens and kids, summer is almost here! What memories are you going to make to last all winter long?
How about a really cool surfing camp vacation in Costa Rica with Del Mar Surfing Academy! Head south for the summer for a 7-night or 14-night surf camp right on one of the prettiest tropical beaches in Costa Rica and have the time of your life with other teens and kids from all over
Looking for the ultimate surf vacation and a great adventure? Costa Rica is the place for you!
Chase some perfect waves and have the time of your life at
Del Mar Surf Camp’s Co-Ed
All-Inclusive Surf Camp.
Ideal for both men and women, beginner & advanced surfers, Del Mar Surf Camp offers the best surf vacation experience with a choice of 3 different spectacularly beautiful locations in Costa Rica – a place full of magic beaches and fun waves – a t Hermosa Beach on the Central Pacific Coast, Nos
Fly into the airport and be at a dazzling tropical paradise beach in less than 1 hour!
Where?
The
Guanacaste
beaches of
Costa Rica!
The
Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia receives flights from all over the world, and is perfectly positioned for visiting the northern Pacific beaches of Costa Rica’s
Guanacaste province.
The Northern Pacific Coast is the driest area of Costa Rica. Hot, dry plains stretch inland and dry tropical forest and open beaches line the coast. Because of th
Giant puppet horses, giraffes on stilts, reggaeton superstars, Korean musicians and dancers, British rock legends and a host of other artists, musicians, dancers and actors will enliven San Jose . Costa Rica’s capital city transforms this week into a giant stage, playing host to more than 2,000 artists from 28 countries in the 13th annual International Festival of the Arts (known as FIA by its Spanish acronym). Organized by the National Theatre and the Ministry of Culture and Youth.
The he
You’ve got your flight to Costa Rica booked, your hotel reservations or tour itinerary set. Now what about getting around? There are many choices, from in-country flights to renting a car, hopping a local bus or hiring a private shuttle or tour bus complete with bilingual driver. It all depends on how fast you want to get somewhere, how many places you want to visit, what you want to see and, of course, how much money you want to spend.
While Costa Rica is small, comparable in size to West
Spring Break is just around the corner!
This year, try something different for you and your family and learn to surf like a pro in Costa Rica!
Warm tropical water, world-class waves, friendly and fun atmosphere, and international language experience – all of this and more at the Del Mar Surfing Academy. Located within Costa Rica’s Central and North Pacific Coast at Jaco, Esterillos and Santa Teresa beaches, the academy offers safe and memorable vacations for kids, teens (up to age 19) and families
One of the best things about living in a tropical country is all of the fresh fruits and vegetables. Even better is if you live near the ocean for fresh fish as well!
In
Costa Rica
we enjoy year-round fresh produce thanks to the myriad of tropical micro-climates in our mountainous country.
Organic produce and meats are the latest hot thing too – another plus.
The open-air restaurant and tea lounge at
Pranamar Oceanfront Villas & Yoga Retreat, at
Playa Santa Teresa, specializes in healthy, organic
Costa Rican surfer, Carlos Muñoz, is making his mark and earning Costa Rica a place in world surfing fame at many international competitions such as Volcom Pipe Pro competition in Hawaii .
The 18-year-old wave rider from Playa Esterillos scored the first perfect 10 of the world-famous international competition. – Day 2 of the event. Beating out 64 surfers from around the globe, including Hawaiian legends Kalani Chapman and defending Volcom Pipe Pro Champion John Florence, Muñoz won the “highest s
Romance is in the air. Being the month of February, with Valentine’s Day and International Day of Friendship, it’s no wonder that romantic holidays are the hot thing on everyone’s minds.
But romantic getaways need not come but once a year. You can make any day – or weekend – your special “Valentine’s” celebration!
What about an idyllic romantic adventure in Costa Rica? Elements Travel
of Costa Rica has just the ticket with their
“Journey to the Heart of Costa Rica” 9-day holiday program. They’ve d
Central American rock will shake the streets of downtown San Jose .
For the 6th year running, Costa Rican and other Central American bands will strut their stuff at the annual “Festival Rock el Farolito en el Morazan” at the
Morazan Park. Organized by the Spanish Cultural Center and the Spanish Embassy of Costa Rica, this year’s
free event
is now two days instead of just one.
Festival goers’ can revel in a wide variety of rock music, from Indie to punk, funk, hip hop, electronic and metal by group
The New York Times featured our 50+ Spanish Program in Costa Rica recently. As the US population ages, many are looking for new challenges and have chosen to immerse themselves in the new country and language. Intercultura offers a specialized Spanish course for students aged 50+ which includes activities, extra tutoring and tours of interest. For more information on the 50+ Program click here. To read the complete article in the NYT, click here.
The Great Wall at Mutianyu is a little further away from Beijing than the most popular section at Badaling, but it doesn’t get as crowded. This section of the wall is fully restored, there are hand rails to help you up on the very steep parts and the views are spectacular.
There are many day tours available to this section and even mass transit bus service to this part of the Wall. Bus line 916 and 936.
This part of the Wall is not as crowded as others and Wall and steps are in good shape. There a
For a hundred bucks, you can go to dinner at a decent restaurant, purchase a DVD box set, or—if you're flying Spirit—tote a bag onto a plane.
Effective November 6, fee-sucking Spirit will charge $100 for carry-on bags paid for at the gate. It's an increase of 122 percent over the current price of $45. If you reserve your carry-on privileges ahead of time online, it'll cost you $35 bucks as of November 6. (Current price is $30.) And if you pay for your carry-on bag at the airport counter, you'll b
Winery sign post , Old Redwood Highway , Road to Healdsburg
Just a short drive from San Francisco from and you've entered a new world. In fact, drive 45 minutes north, over the Golden Gate Bridge, and you'll be in Sonoma County. Not sure if I've traveled across the Atlantic and landed in Tuscany. No, but Sonoma Counties wine country, rivals any in the world, and does have a "Tuscan" feel.
Sonoma County many times takes a back seat to it's "big brother" to the east, the Napa Valley. While Napa is
By far one of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth can be savored while sitting on the deck of a boat in “Descending Dragon Bay,” otherwise known as Halong Bay, off the coast of North Vietnam. A beautiful ocean landscape, Halong Bay is riddled with the kind of limestone karsts you find jutting out of the waters in Krabi, Thailand – only it is said to be even more dramatic and otherworldly.
You float along on boats designed to replicate ancient Chinese junks, gaping at the looming towers of jung
Girls Weekend Getaway Ideas | Best Girlfriend Getaways
Five Amazing Girl Friend Getaway Spots.
So you're planning a girls-only vacation and you're confused about where to go? Girl friend getaways are a place where you bond with the most important women in your life. On an all girl vacation, you tend to form bonds that last over a lifetime and basically just have plain awesome fun without the guys being around. So, here we bring you five of the best girl friend getaway spots on earth to choose fro
As the number of visitors to Uganda continues to grow, so does the sex tourism – and the potential for exploitation – that comes with it. Sex tourism is one of the negative trends that come with the influx of foreigners.
http://tours-and-travel-in-africa.blogspot.com/2012/05/double-edged-sword-with-tourism-comes.html
by Cristóbal Ramírez
Parasols, lace dresses and suits, fancy fashionable hats, and a field filled with people - that’s how the great Francisco Goya portrayed the fiesta honoring Madrid’s patron saint in his painting San Isidro Meadow back in 1788. Times have changed enormously of course, but Spain’s capital still makes a big deal of this holiday every spring, harking back to the feel of a popular village festival rather than a big-city shindig.
If you happen to find yourself in Madrid in the
