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When traveling around Costa Rica, there’s nothing better after a big day of hiking, rafting, zip lining or other adventuring, than slipping gently into steamy thermal springs so hot they make you tingle all over. Decadent, sultry, igneous water laps your tired muscles into spaghetti-like relaxation. Finer still to have a frosty tropical fruit drink in hand. Lay your head back, steam rising all around you, and the cares of the world melt away.

Costa Rica’s hot springs are a popular vacation attrac

By Shannon Farley

Costa Rica’s fabulous year-round sunshine, balmy weather and remarkable championship golf courses are fast earning the country the reputation as an “ace” place for world-class golf.

The best part? Located just a few hours’ flight away from North America, Costa Rica’s weather is best when all points north are frozen in winter’s icy grip. Missing the long, verdant stretch of a fairway in December? This tiny Central American nation’s endless summer of sunshine just gets blazing in D

 

Founded in 1698, Jacmel is a beautiful, picturesque town in Haiti, located in the southeast part of the country only two hours driving and 15 minutes by plane from the capital, Port-au-Prince. The road to Jacmel are among the best in the country, and driving there can be an experience on its own, as you get the chance to truly enjoy the breathtaking views of the many lush, majestic mountains, up and down valleys, as far as the eyes can see. Jacmel is also world famous for its art, its annual

"Pig Mong Cai, Hà, Tiên Yên Chicken Swamp girl", was to Quang Ninh is that you will be ...

Tiên Yên district is a district in Quang Ninh province. From Ha Long, according to national highway 18 North backwards will meet the First 70 km. Here comes the dishes of chicken Hill Tru.

Boiled chicken

Chicken Hill is called by the local breed here passed away are stocking rong, daily walk we " " wandered over the slopes of Hill to self-sufficiency for food from other types of insects, crickets, ants, termi

Located in the centre of the province of Ninh Binh, 80 km from the city of Hanoi to the south, Trang An is a complex of scenic landscapes and historical and cultural heritages.

Trang An boasts a system of adjoining limestone mountains and valleys belonging to the ancient ocean branch of the Tethys from China into Vietnam, on an area of around 10,000 ha, including three areas: Trang An eco-tourism site, Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourism site and Hoa Lu Ancient Capital cultural and historical heritage si

FROM TOURISM & MORE'S "TOURISM TIDBITS," JANUARY 2013:

The tragic recent school shootings in the US have underlined once again the fact that too many people see police departments and other forms of security as adding nothing to the bottom line.  For example, from the perspective of too many tourism professionals, security people, be they public or private, are a necessary expense.  These tourism professionals often express the opinion that security agents do nothing to promote the locale and o

Sitting down to eat or drink at an Italian café costs more than standing at the counter and nowhere will charge you more for the honour than Venice, particularly if you're outside, in somewhere like St Mark's Square and there's an orchestra playing. The mark-up on your bill can be over 500%! Here are a few tips that will help you keep within your food and drink budget.

Eating out in Venice is very expensive, but choose to perch at the counter and opt for the dish of the day or a selection of bar

Azule Tours Turkey has been around since 1994. The owner of the travel agency is a Serbian lady with a lot of tourism experience.

The staff working at the company is also experienced, kind and friendly. They speak English and Spanish.

The company's office is at the forth floor  of an antic building in the old city center of Istanbul; Sultanahmet and the majority of the clients comes from their webpage www.tourpackagesinturkey.com.

Agency is an expert in Istanbul tours, especially private Istanbul t

Mumbai formerly known as Bombay in English is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, including the cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it is one of the most populous urban regions in the world.

Mumbai is the commercial and entertainment capital of India.

The city also enjoys close proximity to the holiday hot spot of Goa. Quite naturally, the destination continues to be a major draw for scores of travelers

Although some restaurant menus boast over 200 different items, most of them are made up of pho, rice, vermicelli noodles, and beverages. The rest range from appetizers to side dishes, and specialty dishes to family courses. But the choices are still vast and can still be very overwhelming for novice fans.

Top 3 Dishes

The top 3 Vietnamese dishes that everyone has to have, and probably have had, are pho, rice combo, and vermicelli combo. These are not only the staples of most restaurants; they are

Natural space, primitive ecosystem, the pristine and pureness as the flower blooming have created an intriguing Mang Den Ecotourism driving many tourists touching when setting foot this land.

According to Vietnam Tourism Development Strategy to 2030, the Central Highlands is identified as one of seven specific tourist areas of Vietnam and Mang Den Ecotourism under Kon Plong district, Kon Tum province is one of the 31 zones having scale and particularly prominent tourism potential in Vietnam inves

NGÀY 1: HÀ NỘI – LAKSAO                                                                                                 (ĂN TRƯA,TỐI)

Xe và HDV Cty Dl Người Thám Hiểm đón đoàn tại Hà Nội, xuất phát Đi Lào. Ăn trưa tại Vinh. Đến cửa khẩu Cầu Treo, làm thủ tục nhập cảnh vào Lào. Đến Laksao, nhận phòng khách sạn và ăn tối. Nghỉ ngơi.

NGÀY 2: LAKSAO – VIENTIENE       (ĂN SÁNG, TRƯA, TỐI)

Ăn sáng, trả phòng. Lên đường đi Vientiane - thủ đô của đất nước Lào. Ăn trưa tại Paksan. Đến Vientiane, tham quan

We're giving away tickets to attend this year's LA Travel & Adventure Show held January 12-13 in Long Beach, California.

Ticket Giveaway Deets

All you have to do for the chance to win? Share (via facebook or twitter) your most embarrassing or funniest travel moment. It's that simple! Really. If your story is chosen, you'll receive 2 free tickets and we'll publish it (with your permission) in a 'Funniest Travel Stories' article.

What to Expect at LA Travel & Adventure Show

At last year's LA Travel &

I have tasted Fonseca ports before but was intrigued when I recently experienced an unfiltered variety coming from Portugal’s most widely respected port house. Upon tasting Fonseca Unfiltered Port, you get nothing less than rich black fruit that’s pleasantly flavorful with hints of spice and sweet plum along with just enough tannins to keep it from entirely entering dessert wine territory.

It takes decades of perfecting Portugal’s national treasure to achieve this tasty balance. How does this unf

por Cristóbal Ramirez

Siempre van en bici. Para pasear, ir al trabajo o hacer la compra. Y siempre irán aunque llueva, nieve, relampaguee o el sol se desinfle. Los habitantes de Copenhague están muy concienciados con el medio ambiente y con la salud de su bolsillo (pedalear es gratis). Siendo turista, en cambio, merece la pena echar a caminar. Punto de partida: la Plaza del Ayuntamiento, un característico edificio rojo con una torre y un reloj. Si se atreve a subir los 298 escalones podrá ver

by Andy Jarosz

If ever a movie has perfected the ability of making its audience hungry it’s surely this Mexican classic. Released as Como Agua para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) in 1992 and based on the 1989 novel of the same name by Laura Esquivel , the story is set in the 1910s in revolutionary Mexico. It features sweeping landscapes, smoldering passions (literally) and the most bitter family politics, yet the central theme of traditional Mexican cooking and its power to evoke the wil

Legend tells that when God made the world, after he finished painting the sky a brilliant pastel blue, he washed his brushes in a beautiful Costa Rican river, coloring the river the same intense sky blue.

Rio Celeste (Sky Blue River) is still revered as a sacred site by the indigenous Maleku tribe who live in this Northern Costa Rica region near the Tenorio Volcano. The river begins its journey as crystal clear water tumbling and flowing down the lush rainforest of Tenorio Volcano National Park;

Why is that? Well, Peru offers a New Year’s experience to appeal to virtually any and every type of traveler. It’s famously filled with the mystical and the historic. It also offers high culture, unsurpassed ecotourism, and adrenaline-pumping adventure. Add in a plethora of superb hotels, restaurants and spas, and it all adds up to a special occasion you’ll never, ever forget. Another year? Bring it on.

Top Peruvian New Year’s Traditions

To ensure a new year full of good luck and prosperity,

If any holiday is made for Las Vegas, it's New Year's Eve.

Las Vegas is expecting a record 320,000+ out-of-town guests for New Year's Eve parties. Las Vegas will fill its 150,189 hotel rooms on New Year's Eve, Sam's Town RV Park also has a full house.

We will be heading to the Strip for the New Years festivities. At 6pm Las Vegas Blvd is closed to vehicle traffic and becomes party central. Four and a half miles, from the Stratosphere to the Mandalay Bay at the south end of the Strip will host tens

Finally I made it! My ebook about Personal Shopping is available in English too! An Italian Personal Shopper in Milan... is about my personal experience on the fascinating world of Personal Shopping! 

Very often I was and I am asked what my profession is about. All answers can now be read on this little book. Well, more than a book I consider it an open interview or rather a friendly chat! Should you have more questions I would be thrilled to answer!

Happy reading and prosperous 2013 everybody!

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