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Haiti tourism, it would appear, is once again on the march.  

Yes, thanks to its rough history, the Massachusetts-size country sharing the Caribbean island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic has admittedly been a tough sell from a travel standpoint for many years. And yet... Haiti also has a surprising amount to offer. Its beaches and waters are pristine (in fact, many thousands of Royal Caribbean cruisers have experienced them, since its Western Caribbean itineraries include northern H

And the “D” day arrived. On February 9, 2013, we launched to the world  the placeOK blog. But why now?

February 09 is a very special day for me: Nicky, my companion and partner in this adventure, was born on February 9. Last year, February 9, we made our first trip abroad (together) and was in that moment, when I stepped Buenos Aires (for the second time in my life) that I confirmed my passion for trips. Today, February 9, we are traveling to Paracas (Ica, Peru), this land welcome us and, from

Nestled in the Andes mountain range, Salta is a city in the heart of the Lerma Valley, at 1,152 metres (3780 feet) above sea level in the north west part of Argentina. Along with its metropolitan area, it has a population of approximately 800,000 inhabitants, which makes it the second most populated city in the northwest of the country. Within Argentina, Salta is the city which has preserved its colonial architecture the best. Also known as Salta la Linda ("Salta the beautiful"), it has become

Algodon Mansion, Buenos Aires' only Relais & Châteaux hotel, has partnered with Veuve Clicquot Champagne in the design and completion of the Veuve Clicquot Lounge, located on the first floor of the hotel.

The recent grand opening event, dubbed "Dandy Night," welcomed the who's who of Buenos Aires, including many of Argentina's biggest celebrities. Good to know: Algodon Mansion will host a monthly "Dandy Night" party at the Veuve Clicquot Lounge - sure to be one of the hottest parties in town.

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Taj Mahal is one of the most preferred tourist destinations of the world. It is the masterpiece in the field of architecture. Situated on the bank of River Yamuna in the state of Uttar Pradesh this white marble beauty is the pride of nation. The incredible beauty of this beautiful monument makes it one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is not only famous for its amazing architecture; its history also attracts the tourists. This is famous as a symbol of love and devotion of a king to his wife

To make your vacation more fun, adventurous and luxurious, we have carefully categorized the three main types of vacations available within Sri Lanka, Maldives, Singapore & Thailand.

If you are a honeymooner or want spend holiday with your family or need a hideaway to relax the best choice we suggest for you is one of our eye-catching resort islands.

If you want some adventure or discover the beauty of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Singapore & Thailand both above and underwater at the same time, the best s

To make your vacation more fun, adventurous and luxurious, we have carefully categorized the three main types of vacations available within Sri Lanka, Maldives, Singapore & Thailand.

If you are a honeymooner or want spend holiday with your family or need a hideaway to relax the best choice we suggest for you is one of our eye-catching resort islands.

If you want some adventure or discover the beauty of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Singapore & Thailand both above and underwater at the same time, the best s

The fun-loving beach town of Jacó lights up as “beach party central” on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast. Just an hour from the San Jose metropolitan area on the Route 27 and Costanera Sur highways, Jacó is one of the country’s most developed beach towns.

Jacó spreads out in front of a low green mountain range along an azure horseshoe bay and features hotels, funky restaurants, souvenir and surf shops, bars, discos, casinos, and a wide beach. Just before Jacó is Playa Herradura, home to the ren

Friday, February. 22, 2013
The GlamourGals Foundation Hosts “Illuminate” Cocktail Benefit “Expect the Unexpected” The 3rd annual Illuminate, held in support of the GlamourGals Foundation, will take place at the Museum of the City of NY at 1220 5th Ave, NYC, from 7-11 pm. Join special hosts for an evening of cocktails, dancing, live and silent auctions, exclusive gallery access, plus some extraordinary entertainment. Guests will have exclusive access to the galleries at the Museum of the City of

Costa Rica. You’ve probably heard of it. The tiny Central American country is big in tourism news. You may even know someone who’s been there. When you hear the name, you probably think of beautiful tropical beaches, rainforest, surfing, volcanoes, hot and steamy jungle.

But what’s important to know so you can plan a visit?

Check out our top 10 list of What to Know for Travel to Costa Rica:

1. Where is it?

Costa Rica lies at the bottom end of Central America, sandwiched between Nicaragua to the nort

Costa Rica es un país centroamericano entre Nicaragua y Panamá. Está bordeado por el mar Caribe al este, mientras que el océano Pacífico baña los litorales al oeste. Posee una extensión territorial de 51.100 Km²; y una cobertura marítima de 589.682 km². Las playas se extienden por más de 1.100 kilómetros.
En la línea costera costarricense se puede practicar una gran cantidad de pasatiempos. Hay para todos los gustos: buceo, canotaje, natación, vela y esquí acuático. Mención especial merecen el s

por Cristóbal Ramirez

Estrés en la ciudad, disgustos, malos rollos. ¿Una vuelta por el Caribe? Volamos a Panamá, donde los días se estiran como chicles y parecen tener más de 24 horas. Ciudad de Panamá, su capital, se divide en tres partes. Zona 1: Panamá la Vieja, fundada en 1519 y destruida y saqueada en 1671 por el pirata Henry Morgan. Sólo queda la torre de la iglesia y algunos muros. Zona 2: Casco Viejo de Panamá, fundado a finales del siglo XVII. El aire salino da en la cara mientras se

One of the joys of traveling is picking up that little something special to bring back home. A unique gift from a unique place that will remind you months and years later of the fun trip you enjoyed.

In the case of world traveler Susan Money, owner of Costa Rica’s Pranamar Oceanfront Villas and Yoga Retreat, all of her treasures from international globetrotting are specifically brought back home to delight other travelers, in the Santa Teresa Beach hotel’s gift shop. The small gift shop in Pranam

by Jack F. Stanley

You know many of our Presidents drank. Some were real boozers. I figured I would write a very short bit on the ones who were moderate to heavy drinkers.
I will only list deceased former presidents. Also we had several Presidents who drank in their youth and gave it up. They will not be listed here.

Although the Presidents that drank on average have lived longer, although the odds are changing as time goes on and people are drinking less than they once did.

I will list the ag

Call it some kind of fierce, intuitive desire to protect the Olde Continente (e's added here for effecte), aka Die Mutterlande, but I've often experienced a fierce fight-or-flight response when faced with the old travel-writing truism that "Seattle is America's most European city."

Fight generally wins, and I go immediately to sarcastic, Socratic responses.

(Why, because of the medieval walls, pocked and battered by time and war, surrounding the Pike Place Market?)

They tagged Seattle with this ros

Almost every wildlife enthusiast has fretted about ‘the one that got away’, about ‘losing that perfect moment’ and “I wish I…” That is capturing a scene from the natural world that will still, long after the actual moment has passed, live on in a photo album, or nowadays a digital file somewhere.

If you want to enhance your capabilities of taking that shot, then join EcoTraining on a Wildlife Photography Course from 6-12 March at the Karongwe Game Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa. Not only will y

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Kashmir, the heaven on earth entices honeymooners from around the world in large numbers. As you step into spectacular ambience of valley, breathtaking natural beauty will welcome you with arms wide open. Beauty of the valley is defined by magnificent blend of snow capped hills, exquisite flora and fauna and rich culture.

People planning honey to Kashmir get an interesting unification of awe-inspiring nature, thrilling adventure and soothing religious richness.  While strolling around the valley,

A little over 300 years after it was scuttled and left to lie at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, the Quedagh Merchant was discovered in 2007 just off the coast of the Dominican Republic's Catalina Island, off the southeastern coast near La Romana. Four years later, this famous shipwreck was opened up to the diving public as an imaginative new attraction, the Museum of the Living Sea. The story of how it got there is a real life tale of Pirates of the Caribbean and one of which Captain Jack Sp