This two-floor bar-lounge has a wooden and brick ground floor lounge with a circular cocktail bar, DJ and reversible daybeds. Further up a spiral case on its terrace, you get unsurpassed views of the Bund (the hotel is a five-minute walk from this waterfront area in central Shanghai) and Pudong. A marble Jacuzzi is surrounded by daybeds and armchairs, and these all fill up early in the evening (including the Jacuzzi). The result is a go-to chic drinking establishment for the expat communit
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Or who will turn the tables and keep review sites and their reviews honest?
By now we’ve heard enough to know fraudulent, unverified reviews on heretofore sacrosanct review sites are rampant. In many ways, they’re a violation of the trust travelers place in those sites.
TripAdvisor has been cited by UK authorities and told it can no longer state that its reviews are “honest” or from “real people,” because there is no way of verifying the accuracy or trustworthiness of posted reviews.
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by Andy Jarosz
The "Godfather" trilogy comprises without a doubt three of the most celebrated movies of all time. Almost 40 years after the release of the first Godfather movie, the plots, the characters and the memorable lines are well known to a huge fan base, many of whom were born even after Francis Ford Coppola directed the final movie.
Havana Hotel Scene
While the characters in the Godfather trilogy may have been able to ‘arrange’ pretty much anything, the movie production team did not en
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Watch Nik Wallenda train for his walk over Niagara Falls
The world waits in anticipation for Nik Wallenda to accomplish a childhood dream this June: walk over the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls on a high-wire. Although the “King of the High Wire” holds a Guinness World Record and comes from a seven-generation circus dynasty, he needs to prepare. That preparation will take place May 12 to 22 at Seneca Niagara C
Traveling to Uruguay is a complex process, and some people might wonder if its worth it. The answer: definitely. When asked why people love it here, this is how they answer:
A Gorgeous Mosaic of Cultures: Yes, New York City Mayor David Dinkins used that phrase back in the 1990s to describe his beloved home town, but here, it truly applies. Uruguay offers a culture that combines a bit of Europe, a bit of South America, and a touch of what people call Eisenhower's America. The fact that its expat e
Ladakh is one of the most attractive tourist spots in India. Surrounded by the mountains on both the sides this snow land incorporates beauty, peace, calmness and serenity and is the perfect holiday destination for summers. Ladhak is also popular among tourist loving adventure sports as it offers unique adventures in trekking, mountaineering and white water rafting.
Tourism in Ladakh has increased remarkably in past few years, majorly because of development of good hotels in the region and better
If you are surfing the net looking for holiday ideas then you can stop right now as I have them! Just a short flight time from the UK and you can be in the beautiful country of Portugal. Apart from the obvious attractions which are great beaches and warm ocean waters, Portugal has a holiday type that will satisfy any traveller plus they are in the same time zone to the UK so no jet lagged felt here!
Wine Lovers:
Portugal has over 25 wine regions, spreading from the north right down to the south. Y
Golden Sands is a resort town on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast in the municipality of Varna. It is adjacent to a national park of the same name. The resort is located 18 km north of downtown Varna and is virtually connected to the city by a continuous swath of resorts and villa communities. It is a popular tourist destination, drawing many visitors, attracted by the favourable climate, scenic landscape, and reasonable prices. Golden Sands is served by the Varna International Airport and
Long flights followed by long meetings and nerve wracking presentations. Should I use PowerPoint or shouldn't I? Should I make a joke here and there or stick with the serious approach? Yeah, I'll stick with the serious approach because maybe what I think is funny, they won't think is funny.
And then the day comes to an end.
Where should I go? To my hotel room to unwind, call home, watch some TV, workout - yeah I should work out but I didn't bring workout clothes so that isn't going to happen.
I c
In the African bushes, Each and every species of animals have been found to have its own social organization. While some like the wildebeests would like to live in big herds, others prefer taking their time alone leading solitary lives. However, the zebras and elephants live in stable family groups and respect and maintain their strong family ties. Sometimes in this environment where survival is always for the fittest, several herbivores come together to form one big herd of mixed families. Duri
I’ve been lucky to spend my time in three cities, San Francisco, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Los Angeles. One of my favorite things on earth is a hot pastrami or corned beef sandwich from Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles. Canter’s Deli is the closest thing to a true New York Deli on the West Coast. breakfast, lunch, and dinner all served 24 hours a day. Beef brisket, Canter’s reuben, lox, gefilte fish, roast turkey, burgers, tuna melts, and more. Try Canter's bakery as well. I’ll bike miles through
To experience life at its best, it is advisable to consult worldwide tour operators to arrange for a holiday in some of the most luxurious villa across the globe. To make the most out of the holiday, it is essential to arrange for a stay in a luxury villa with a private beach. The beauty of a luxury villa together with the freedom that comes along with it is far and above what money can afford. Some of the most popular luxury villas are to be found along the coastlines of Asia and Caribbean. St
When out on business tours, it is important to look for fast and luxurious means that will make the trip enjoyable and fulfilling. This might cost you time and resources as you go about to seek for the most up to date services at the global level. This is very important for the success of the trip because once you have made the right choice, you will be guaranteed of an entertaining trip that will revitalize your system. This can only be possible if one engages the services from private charter
Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, one of India’s oldest national parks has now become more technology friendly with the installation of pilot project E eye (electronic eye) by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
Being an ecotourism destination, the park contains more than 488 different species of plant and a diverse variety of fauna. It comprises of areas of hills, riverside belts, marshy depressions, grasslands and large lakes and is spread over the area of 520 sq. kms.
The
Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships; the poor man everywhere lies low. — Ovid
The "Old Man Fountain" and our guide, Francesco
My friend Novelia tells me that the tourists are finally coming back to Abruzzo. It’s been a long, cold, ridiculously snowy winter and she is ready for guests. Ready to make pasta. Ready to tour them through the Abbey where she works. And most importantly, ready to introduce them to her home town and make it heartbreakingly hard for them
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May 2012
International Tourism Month and Tourism Security & Safety
The city of Las Vegas will hold its 19th conference on tourism security and safety during the month of May. The choice of this month is not an accident as May is the international month for tourism, and the first rule of good hospitality is taking care of our guests. All too often tourism professionals see themselves as marketers rather than hosts. Realty is different however. Visitors eventual
Make your Egyptian experience even more unique, and exclusive. Start your blissful day kicking off at the Great Pyramids of Giza. Then sail the majestic Nile River between Luxor and Aswan on-board a deluxe Dahabiya Cruise |
On our way to Central America, we arrived today in Mexico City, specifically the southern neighborhood of Coyoacán, which was once its own town. We’d been hoping to visit this very picturesque area of the city, as it’s the place where artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), known far and wide for her close-set eyebrows and loud, colorful dresses, lived and died.
The Mexican poet, photographer and above all painter was also known for her realistic works. Though many would call her a surrealist, her can
