EcoTraining was voted by a international panel as one of ten finalists in the international work style  awards (It’s a award originating from Switzerland )- Effectively we were voted as one of the ten best work style companies worldwide . A jury (International panel) selected 10 companies from across the world. After receiving numerous nominations the panel evaluated 230 companies internationally and decided on 10 finalists. EcoTraining is the first South African or African company for that matt

Iberia launches "IBHelp", revolutionising customer service via mobile devices

• Original and innovative new in-house technology connects more than 100 iPads and PDAs to check-in kiosks, the new Quick Service Points and other devices that can issue the documents customers may need
• IBHelp enables Iberia staff to deal with any incident or customer request at any point from check-in to boarding, making connections, retrieving luggage, etc.
• The initiative is part of Iberia’s Ágora scheme to make its T4 hu

Sure, Costa Rica has plenty of gorgeous beaches, and they are a big draw for visitors. On the other hand, the country’s interior is bursting with amazing tropical landscape, sights to see and things not to miss.

There are active volcanoes, towering rugged mountains, lush valleys, rushing rivers, waterfalls, and breathtaking rainforest and cloud forest.

One sight to see and definitely not to miss is the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Located in Costa Rica’s Central Highlands in the Tilaran Mountain Rang

India is one of the marvel travel destination in the world. There are innumerable tourist places to visit in the country. Each destination has its own beauty, lifestyle, culture and history. Tourism in India is categorized below according to states:

Kerala

One of the beautiful travel destinations, Kerala lies in the southern region of India that welcomes tourists from every corner and canny of the world. Admired for its spotless natural beauty and cultural importance, Kerala is a must-see touris

Mt.Annapurna area was first explored by the British adventure Col. James O.M. \'Jimmy\' Roberts in the year of 1956 and exposed to the world as the \'Sanctuary of Gods\'. Annapurna base camp trek is one of the most popular treks in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is good introductory route and closely encounter with Himalayan within a short period of time. You’ll explore the heart of the Annapurna’s as you trek into the Annapurna base camp which also called Annapurna sanctuary trek, is the most spect

It's not a secret that if you take your wireless phone abroad it can be a very costly. If you're not careful, you could easily end up with large roaming fees and this is due to data charges by the kilobyte, or even worse, for kilobits. Even voice calls can cost more than $ US5 per minute at the time you leave your country's networks.

Did you know that if your carrier is AT & T, and if you leave your SIM card in your phone, using a basic tool or if you get a call and you don’t answer it, you will

Sleeping with the fishes in pet friendly Springfield MO

University Plaza Hotel is providing a new up-“scale” complimentary service. Guests can have a live goldfish in the room during their stay. Ask for Chip, Flipper, Sparkle or Blondie when you check in.

“Our complimentary goldfish service has proven to be extremely popular, especially for people missing their pets,” said Robert Henley, in a press release. “Guests comment that they find the goldfish calming, even entertaining,” Henley is general

The resurgence of quilting and growth in quilt museums over the last five decades is due in part to the 1970s back-to-basic movement of the hippie generation that favored natural fabrics fueled by the spirit of the past rekindled by the enthusiasm of the US Bicentennial. Some see resurgence of quilting as a reaction to the high tech world. Quilts can be a window into the past and also move social issues forward such as the AIDS quilt project. Whatever your interests, there are quilt connections

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

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

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

Halong Bay Thins to do

Ha 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

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,

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

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

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

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