“Sir” Ivan Wilzig hosted the Sinners and Sailors Soiree this Labor Day weekend at his Watermill home. The nautical theme bash supported Ivan’s non-profit organization, the Peaceman Foundation, which battles hatred, violence and P.T.S.D., all year and to support Wounded Warriors. Guests wore elaborate costumes....men were in white with sailor’s hats and women dressed in burlesque inspired attire. Ivan’s castle was made to look like a battleship, named the U.S.S. Sir Ivan’s Castle.
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Although it is no longer a rarely to find on a hotel bed a sign asking the guest to reuse his/her towel or to accept having sheets changed once every three days rather than once a day, many people still wonder if tourism is an environmentally friendly industry. Due to past mistakes the public often is cynical about tourism and it is not unusual to hear people wondering out loud if the desire to change sheets once every three days is more about saving the hotel money then about saving the envi
Bangkok is popularly known as “the town of angels” because of its thrilling and excessive energized life style. It is a city full of life well-known for its designer shopping malls, skyscrapers and dynamic nightlife. Every year millions of tourists travel to Bangkok to spend some beautiful moments of their life with family and friends. The stunning capital of Thailand is also well known for some of its annual events. Following are the highlights of city exciting events:
Bangkok Vegetarian Festiva
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El pueblo costero de Sámara, en la provincia de Guanacaste, ha creado una marca como destino deportivo. Por ello, ha sido sede de varios eventos de atletismo en los últimos meses. Así, los pasados 18 de mayo; 1 y 2 de junio se desarrolló la segunda edición del Festival Deportivo Sámara 2013, donde se incluyó un triatlón extremo con ciclismo y carreras de montaña, además de natación en aguas abiertas. Los organizadores del Multirreto Aventura procuraron que el program
Soon the leaves will be starting to show tinges of red, orange, and yellow so now is the time to plan for a spectacular peak season drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a 469-mile scenic highway that connects the Shenandoah National Park in northwestern Virginia with the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in North Carolina.
Ride awhile, then stop awhile: the two-lane Parkway is designed for leisurely journeys.Turn on your favorite Bluegrass music, make sure your camera battery is fully charged, an
North India structures the largest region in India. From the immense crests of the Himalaya it clasps the gargantuan flat plains of the Ganga Valley and the upland plateaus of the Northern Peninsula. This tremendously diversified landscape is home to equitably vast dimension of peoples from those of Mongolian and Tibetan stock in Leh and Ladakh of some of the earliest India settlers, the tribal peoples in Madhya Pradesh. There are wide variations in the weather over the region both within the cl
Why in the world should you settle for all those cheesy malls and resort gift shops, the cruise-terminal complexes and hypercommercialized downtowns clogged with cookie-cutter perfume, watch, and T-shirt shops? If you know where to look, it’s still possible to find unique local products, atmosphere, or both. There are of course various straw markets and crafts centers on various islands, of course, but here are just a few of the other favorites I’ve come across in my years covering the Caribbean
For too many folks, Caribbean shopping in the 21st century seems to be all about duty-free malls, Rolex and Seiko shops, cheesy T-shirts, and made-in-China trinkets. Good thing there are still plenty of distinctive options where local flair and products can still be found —if you know how to smoke ‘em out. Following up on last week's Part 1, here’s my hand-picked round-up of seven more islands’ worth of goodies,from vanilla rum in St. Barts to conch pearls in Turks and Caico
Double sixes, double nines, in Creole, patois and Español – Miami plays dominoes with passion!
Domino Fever from Patricia Borns on Vimeo.
Located in Ranakpur village in the Rajasthan district of Pali, Ranakpur Jain Temple Complex is one of the seven wonders of India, very famous among people of Jain communities and architecture lovers. Dedicated to Adinatha (also known as Rishabha, the founder of Jainism and the first of the 24 tirthankara. Considered to be the most spectacular of the Jain temples, because of its architectural brilliance the temple is extremely popular with tourists. The architectural beauty of the temple never f
It is a massive understatement to say that the Appenzell region of Switzerland has character. Appenzell is exactly how you hope the German part of Switzerland will be. Well-known among the Swiss as the most traditional area in the country, its inhabitants remain astoundingly true to their roots.
The residents are devoted to time-honored rituals, and the entire community supports local products from handmade leather belts to artisanal cheeses. The pride that the people take in their traditions, f
you have great plans for your holidays, then Srilanka is the right location for that. Srilanka has a variety of locations that are ideal for you to explore and relish on your holidays. We have designed a variety of Srilanka holiday packages based on the various needs of the customers. The Srilanka holiday packages that we have formulated differ in its time duration, the locations and the budget.
Srilanka has a lot of places of tourist interest, the most important being the beaches. Some of the p
What do a tomato, blueberry, onion and dark chocolate have in common?
They are "superfoods," so-called by doctors and nutrition and health experts for their amazing beneficial properties that can help you keep the right weight, fight off heart disease and cancer, live longer, and even put you in a better mood.
You don't need specific foods for specific ailments, reports WebMD. A healthy diet incorporating a variety of these easy-to-find superfoods will work fine to improve your overall health. One
The Shaolin Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in China and the home of the famous Kung Fu practicing monks. The style of Buddhism developed here centered on martial arts training and meditation. The tradition was carried on through the years from master to student. Today, Shaolin is still the focal point for Kung Fu in China and a great place for visitors to experience this ancient art form.
Located on Shaoshi Mountain just outside of Luoyang, the temple offers many different opportuni
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The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of the “Seven New Wonders of the World”. No where in the world is there a movement of animals as immense as the wildebeest migration; over two million animals migrate from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the greener pastures of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya during the months of July through to October. Other animals in the migration include Thomson’s gazelles, Zebras and some elands.
The migration is an endless cycle. The animal masses
Plenty of vacationer destinations all over the world cost a fortune to allow individuals to visit their arena. However this time if you are planning your holidays or have already booked the flights to New York, you don't have to worry much. As there are some of the finest sights and landmarks are absolutely free to go to in the city.Following places are the free attraction points that may stretch your traveling funds:
The Staten Island Ferry
Almost 60,000 passengers every day travel on ferry from
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