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Americans embrace travel insurance as a hedge against Olympic hassles

The 2012 Summer Olympics have provided a welcome boost for airlines, hotels and other travel suppliers that will benefit from an expected jump of more than 30 percent in the number of global travelers going to London compared to the same period in 2011.  Now it appears that travel insurance providers are among those experiencing a strong uptick in sales. Richmond, VA-based Allianz Global Assistance USA, the country’s leading p

Here are some of the groups I own (and/or administer/moderate) as of June 2012. The titles should be self-explanatory.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/hedonismresortgrouptrip/   Hedonism Resort in Jamaica fun in the sun with 1,345 photos & 4,591 members

http://www.flickr.com/groups/fantasyfesters/ Fantasy Fest Key West, Florida- Mardi Gras on steroids with 3,321 photos & 1,218 members

http://www.flickr.com/groups/1652696@N21/   The "Balcony" at Fantasy Fest Key West with 235 photos and 591 members

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This is the home to millions of wildebeests... each one driven by the same ancient culture of annual migration from Tanzania to Kenya via the seasonal Mara river., fulfilling its instinctive role in the inescapable cycle of life: a frenzied three-week bout of territorial conquests and mating; survival of the fittest as 40km (25 mile) long columns plunge through crocodile-infested waters on the annual exodus north; replenishing the species in a brief population explosion that produces more than 8

One of the great things about living in Miami is its unrivalled mix of Latin cultures, and Brazilians play a big part in that. One thing that especially stands out is that it seems that whenever I go out in South Beach, I come across a group of ridiculously fit young guys (sometimes sprinkled with girls) practicing capoeira, a hypnotically sinuous series of moves resembling a cross between modern dance and martial arts, accompanied by throbbing drums, strings, and haunting songs, sometimes in

Oct 13 - 20, 2012

 Surrounded by tropical gardens and located right on the beach, the hotel has 7 restaurants and thanks to our All Inclusive program, we can eat and drink to our heart's content.  Don't eat or play alone, meet your Singles Hostess and try a different cuisine or enjoy playing water sports on the fabulous beach. Of course there is always time to relax at the amazing pools.  With Best Single Travel and this hotel it is impossible to get bored.

For more info, click here: Punta Cana

Nature’s beauty is attractive, pleasing and refreshing to behold. A perfect holiday should include visiting not only scenic sites but also be mind boggling to leave a fantastic memory. There are various attractive options you can explore before making up your mind on the best destination. You can source from different sources on the perfect destinations especially the online 24/7. You can also link with travel agencies and consultants to enable you to determine the choice that corresponds with y

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In a recent post, Why Hotel Content is So Boring  we argued, and so did the webinar panel at VFM Leonardo, that hotel content is boring in part because their images are vacuous, and un-engaging.
They  have nothing to do with the actual emotional experience of staying at a specific hotel or destination.
Think photos of empty dining rooms and pools.
Think empty guest rooms or an unrealistically gorgeous, blond, blue-eyed family of four playing in the impossibly bl

Many times, there are no itineraries organized for men yet men just like anyone else find themselves searching for a travel solution when friends or family, for whatever reason, are unable to travel with them. Faced with this problem, there only two alternatives: 1) stay home OR 2) join a group of men who are just as excited about travel as you are.

by Nellie Huang

With huge swells, strong winds and an emerald coastline dotted with perfect surfing spots, Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) is lauded by some as the hottest surfing destination. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, this archipelago of 10 islands is just 350 miles off the coast of Western Africa, but it’s worlds apart. Featuring volcanic terrain and long, sweeping sandy beaches, the Cape Verde islands are blessed with tons of wind and undiscovered beaches.

Slowly gaining a reputation for its waves

Head south deep into Brooklyn’s interior on the elevated D train and get off at the 50th Street station. At the bottom of the stairs, an open air market greets you with fresh fruits and vegetables anytime of the year. One block away on 13th Avenue is Borough Park, spelled by locals as Boro Park– the main thoroughfare of one of the world’s largest Orthodox Jewish communities outside of Israel. Here you can learn a bit about Jewish culture by simply walking the streets and picking up a neighborhoo

"Tuva? A bird has to cover many thousands of miles in the direction of the rising sun before it has overcome the Altai Mountains. There, in the geographical heart of Asia Tuva lies, in the north it borders with up to 4000m high mountain ranges of Altai and Sayan, in the south it changes over to prairies and semiprairies, up to the border with Mongolia. Politically, the Tuva Republic now belongs to the Russian Federation. Autonomous Republic as a part of the Russian Federation is after all, bigge

Benefits:

-         Daily buffet breakfast

-         Daily complimentary drink (02 mineral water bottles/room/night)

-         Daily complimentary coffee and tea in room

-         Free high speed internet in room or at the lobby

-         Early check in from 12:00 A.M (subject to room av

Bhaya is more than just a cruise, it is a complete experience. The natural beauty of the Bay, the carefully planned itinerary, the attention to detail on board; everything combines to make the Bhaya experience the ultimate in Ha Long Bay cruising.

Enjoy a wonderful trip with Bhaya Cruises to one of Vietnam’s most spectacular sites. Take in the tranquility of the natural seascape dotted with thousands of islands and rocky outcrops. Start your day with calming Tai Chi on the sun-deck. Explore a rem

Quality moments nurture relationships and strengthen the bond between people. Luxury family holidays are an ideal way to enjoy each other’s company and also discover new destinations. Pair your family vacations with some adventurous activities for maximizing the joy of holidaying together.

Presenting five worldwide adventure holidays destinations for a sensual thrill and adventure
Safari holidays

Spectacular sceneries, awe-inspiring national parks and diversity of flora and fauna are the attraction

Back before the industrial revolution, travelling was a perk that only the elite could afford, a luxury denied to most of the population, who even if they could afford the journey itself - which they couldn't - couldn't afford to stay away from work for that long. Nowadays, travel is relatively easy, but it still never hurts to find ways to cut the costs of our holidays - so we can start saving for next year, if nothing else ;) Here are some tips to help reduce your travel expenses.

1. Travel off

When the Belize Tourst Board offered me a press trip to Belize. I jumped at the opportunity. When they told me that upon arrival I would be whisked off to the Belize Zoo, I was skeptical if this first stop would be worth a visit. My feeling is that zoos are mostly depressing places. I figured that there would be imported Lions, Tigers, and Giraffes. I could not have been more wrong.

A Lazy Tapir

The Belize Zoo houses only native animals of Belize. The zoo sits on 29 acres of land, located 40 miles

TOURISM & MORE'S "TOURISM TIDBITS" - June 2012

Developing a Tourism Continuity Plan

This is one edition of Tourism Tidbits that you hopefully will never need, but definitely want to keep. No matter how good your risk management may be, the bottom line is that from time to time bad things do happen. No matter what we do, natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes occur, people get sick, a crime happens or a terrorism attack comes at the most unlikely place and at the least expected times.

MOUNT KENYA TREK NARO MORU ROUTE 5 DAYS

Naro Moru route is the quickest way to the base of the mountain and to Point Lenana. It is also one of the steepest routes and extra care should be taken here while attempting the summit. Walking up towards Mackinders Camp through the Teleki Valley offers superb views of the peaks of Batian and Nelion. A steep section known as the "vertical bog" is crossed around mid way to Mackinders Hut and a stop over here is almost compulsory. Accomodations is good with

3 Days Masai Mara Budget Camping Safari Holiday - 390 USD per person Joining. Departures Daily

3 Days 2 Nights Departing Daily from Nairobi.
The Price Adults Non Resident : USD 390 per person.

The price Adults Kenyan resident/Citizen
Ksh. 15,000 per person.

Day 1: Nairobi / Masai Mara
10.00 hrs: Leave Nairobi via the Great Rift Valley for Masai Mara Game Reserve, picnic lunch en route. On arrival, proceed for a game drive in search of black maned lion, elephants, leopard and cheetah, buffal

Life acceleration makes us realize the value of time wasted while waiting at airports for delayed flights. Activities or meetings need to be moved at another date or time until you arrive. This makes you think about private aircrafts, which is a faster, easier, more customized way to reach any destination in the world.

Fortunately, flying in a private jet is one of the most secured and conducive ways to travel. These jets fly from smaller suburban airports that are near to departure and destinati