When I first started writing about Authentic Luxury Travel no one seemed to know what I meant. Most folks thought that ALT was synonymous with five-star resorts and high-end cruise ships. In those days, I spent a lot of time defining “authentic” as it applies to travel.
But times have changed, and now a whole lot of people endorse the concept while acknowledging that it doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone.
Carsten Becker arranges custom itineraries in Germany and other parts of Europe thr
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The Sundance Film Festival screens hundreds of films from January 20-30. Local insiders know that during the festival, the slopes are less crowded than usual. While filmgoers crowd the theaters, restaurants and bars, skiers enjoy shorter lift lines and uncrowded runs. I don't ski but I do eat. For those who are going to watch films, here are some suggestions about where to eat.
With heavy snow falling in Atlanta and New York City where it isn't wanted, there's comfort knowing that snow is also
To-morrow is Saint Valentine’s day,
All in the morning betime,
And I a maid at your window,
To be your Valentine.
Then up he rose, and donn’d his clothes,
And dupp’d the chamber-door;
Let in the maid, that out a maid
Never departed more.
#1. The Seductive One: Rome
The country of pizza, pasta, good wine, beautiful women and romantic architecture dating back from the past! The cultural heritage and exquisite Italian cuisine are certainly a deeply touching and f
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Meet Gabriella, Ádám, and Zsolt, Budapest thirtysomethings who formed the electro-pop group Unique in 1997 — and who’ve been music-obsessed ever since they were mini-Madyars. Blonde Gabi, for example, made a splash way back in ’92 when she walked away with “best solo singer” on the Hungarian TV show Teenage Star Search. With her on vocals and her pair of wingmen on keyboards, the trio persevered finally hitting the big time in 2001, when a Unique tune was picked as the theme f
Learn history from re-enactment of 1911 Manassas Peace Jubilee
http://stripedpot.com/2011/01/25/civil-war-anniversary-covers-manassas-peace-jubilee/
Visit the island paradise of St. Lucia in the Caribbean
http://www.goingonadventures.com/2011/01/beautiful-st-lucia-has-it-all-beaches.html?spref=gr#close=1
Many Happy Returns!
Happy 30th Birthday Apartment Service
This year, The Apartment Service celebrates 30 years as a specialist agent for fully furnished Serviced Apartments and Corporate Apartments worldwide.
The Apartment Service was founded in 1981 as a specialist department serving executives on extended stays within Expotel Hotel Reservations and went independent in 1992 offering services to a wider range of clients.
“The company developed from being solely a booking agent for serviced a
The first thing you should know about the Dominican Republic is that it’s hotter than Hades. A mile-long beach walk in the midday Dominican sun will suck the life out of you quicker than the torture machine from The Princess Bride. Thank god for Willis Haviland Carrier, who invented air conditioning.
The second thing you should know about the Dominican Republic is that the drivers are insane. Have you ever stepped on an anthill and watched the chaos that ensued as the little buggers scurried ov
Italy is one of the most beautiful regions in the world and one of the top tourist destinations as well. People from around the globe visit Italy for enriching and rejuvenating. The mix of scenery, food, culture, and wine blend together for an enchanting experience.
If you are planning a luxurious vacation but have yet to settle on a destination, Italy should be considered due to its breathtaking scenery and amazing cuisine. Many travelers who visit Italy for cooking vacations chose Tuscany, as t
Nepal the land of of immense traveling opportunities.We are celebrating the year as Visit Nepal 2011.We welcome you all to visit this wonderful land.
Welcome to Nepal, an extremely beautiful country, sandwiched between China and India,with immense traveling opportunities; the land of world’s highest spectaculars mountains, amazing natural beauty, varieties of people and cultural heritages. Nepal is always known for adventure sports and adventure tours in Asia. The natural landscape of this Himala
"I wonder what it would be like to fly on one of those things?” I said to hubby when I saw the Farmers Airship float over the Home Depot parking lot on Saturday.
Well, guess what? I’m about to find out – and you can, too.
The Zeppelin Eureka is in town to cover the Farmers Insurance Open Golf Tournament at Torrey Pines in La Jolla this week, but Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to sunset, scenic flights are being offered at a cost of $495 per person.
The one-hour tours will begin at Montgomery Fiel
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Princess Cruises’ Facebook Travel Contest May Sink the Ship
In the last month or so, I’ve received a half dozen Facebook Travel Contests offering all kinds of wonderful trips to the winner.
One came from Queensland, Australia, a solid contest that was rendered irrelevant by the horrific floods there.
Then there was the Carnival Cruise Lines Facebook promo we reported on at New Media Travel and now, Princess Cruises has just launched a Facebook Contest for the “Best Travel Bucket St
When it comes to birthday parties in Latin America — these days at least — nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition.
Yet here they were, a pretty young Colombian señorita and maybe a hundred or so of her family and friends, happily celebrating her quince (“Sweet 15″) in the walled garden of Cartagena de India‘s Palacio de la Inquisición, now a history museum, where once upon a time, hapless wretches were gleefully tortured by so-called Christians. Off to one side, yellow and w
For most travelers, India Holidays is an experience that is hard to forget. There are endless possibilities in India for travelers in terms of tourist sites. Be it the city of Khajuraho known for the erotic temples or Varanasi the religious center for the Hindus, every place here seems to have some unique charm in itself. Pretty beaches, magnificent forts, palaces, rare wildlife, beautiful hill stations, historical monuments, India has something for every tourist on India trip.
Tourists can choos
Enjoy holiday Packages to India and find numerous centre of attractions that allure the entire globe. There are number of astounding places where the tourists can celebrate their packages in India. India is a massive country with a unique blend of Ancient history and diverse culture. While gratifying holidays in India, the tourists can see delightful snow capped mountains peaks of the great Himalayas. Discover the incredible India through holidays tours.
There are numerous historical monuments an
Did you know that all National Parks are free on certain days during the year? For 2011 the dates are at this link: http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm
On top of Free Park Entry, many Gateway Community businesses offer extra discounts surrounding fee free dates, and other local special dates as well. You can see these specials here: http://www.nationalparksonline.org/?page_id=33
