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It was truly a Bella Notte—a “beautiful night” at the Europa Village Winery in the Temecula Valley Wine Country in Southern California, where the winery’s first musical, internationally-themed wine dinner of the fall season took place recently. Europa holds these wine pairing dinners occasionally and they are always exceptional events.

We were with friends from Nebraska who had never before experienced the magic of a wine country evening with such luscious food, exquisite wine, and musical entert

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Evidence shows that Costa Rica's 17-year-old deforestation ban on cutting "mature" forests may actually be working, according to a study published recently in the journal Environmental Research Letters.

In Costa Rica's northern Caribbean lowlands, in an area where pineapple production tripled over the past decade, a study led by Matthew Fagan of Columbia University found that the annual loss rate of old-growth forest dropped 40 percent despite the region's agricultural boom. Researchers used sate

Manaus is a large city with around 2 million inhabitants situated in the heart of the Amazon region and the point where the vast River Negro flows into the Amazon (known by the Brazilians as  Solimões until it reaches Manaus). The city boasts a short yet intriguing history, and one that is inextricably linked with the history of rubber.

Founded in the 17th century,  Manaus would never have been more than just another small Brazilian city if it hadn’t been for an American named  Charles Goodyea

Authentic travelers are adventurous. Unlike tourists, we’re open to the unexpected and crave out-of-the ordinary experiences. It’s not that we never go on tours; it’s that we don’t go on “normal” tours that race from one “top attraction” to another.I want you to introduce you to a delightful friend of mine who has been taking small groups to follow in the footsteps of Franz Kafka.

Yes, that Franz Kafka – the mysterious genius – and Dora Diamant the remarkable woman who kept his literary flame a

Travelers who are looking for a tropical destination on their next vacation might want to consider a cruise.

There are so many benefits to cruising. You get to visit multiple countries, islands or points of interest all on the same trip without hassling with transportation, border crossings or logistics. On a cruise, you unpack once and your floating hotel takes you from place to place. Dining, entertainment, recreation, and nearly your every want and need are taken care of for you.

Costa Rica has

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Everybody knows about ‘dynamic pricing’ by now, that internet-era phenomenon of everybody paying a different price for the same flight.  It’s a whole lot like haggling with a rug merchant in… well, just about anywhere.  Actually it’s mostly about tailoring certain prices to certain markets at certain times based on certain criteria, and as long as you know some basic principles, it can work to either party’s advantage.  It only gets creepy when it seems like the robots at Google know more about

Friday, October 25, 2013: 

CARBON’S ANNUAL MISCHIEVOUS MASQUERADE

REVEL AT THIS HAUNTED, GOTHIC RELIC WITH 500 OF NY'S MOST MISCHIEVOUS & PROVOCATIVE GUESTS. Members & Invited Guests, RSVP to events@carbonnyc.com. Non-Member Guests, purchase your tickets at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/8411481969. Tickets $200. Dress: Masks required for entry: Women: Chic & Provocative & Men: Sleek & Sophisticated. Avenue Nightclub at 116 Tenth Ave, NYC. 9 pm-1 am.

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As healthcare costs skyrocket in top nations around the globe, many people are going on sick leave and vacation at the same time.

The world medical tourism industry has become a $10.5 billion business based on the availability of high-quality medical services at reasonable rates in many developing countries. Patients are traveling abroad not only for quick-recovery cosmetic surgeries or dental procedures, but also for sophisticated surgeries, such as cardiac, orthopedics, neurosurgery, Bariatric,

Thursday, October 31, 2013

9th Annual Halloween Party Presented by Social Life Magazine. Private Loft at 267 Fifth Ave, 11th Flr, NYC. 8pm-1am. Spend a night to remember at The Social Life Loft... an unforgettable evening! Bespoke lighting, sounds by DJ Lee Kalt, with Cocktails & passed Hors d'oeuvres by Elegant Affairs. Enjoy 180 degree views of Manhattan & the Empire State Building. This annual event sells out quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot. VIP Tickets are Limited. The Social Life Ha

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Last weekend the final two races of the Cretan Union Cup Regatta took place off Agios Nikolaos – the first event of this kind celebrating 100 years of Crete Island union with mainland Greece and to honor the Cretan culture.

Cretans have a lot history and modern-day culture to be proud of and, once again, they’ve proven the Minoan’s spirit is still alive on the Island. As November and fall come to Crete, these Islanders prepare for autumn activities: grape gathering, wine a

It's a strange contradiction. We're told visuals drive bookings, traveler interest.

We hear that travelers looking to book will be compelled to do so by rich images that tell the kind of story we want to buy into.

But the visuals we typically see are sterile and empty.

VFM Leonardo, a leader in online visual story telling, reports on the top ten visuals shoppers want to see on a website before they actually book a hotel room or a destination.

The smart money tells us that travelers don't b

Grateful to our customers who have been going with us over last 6 years, we would like to express our gratitude by offering a special program on Vietnam visa processing fee discounted up to 20% to the return customers.

This promotional program is granted to those who have applied for a Vietnam visa through our website www.e-vietnamvisa.com successfully at least 1 time. From the 2^nd time, you are given a promotional discount code going with the registered email. When making an online application,

1) Las Vegas

Las Vegas hosts their “Howl-o-Week” from October 25-November 3. Here, you can experi

What if keeping a doctor's visit at bay is solved simply by what we eat? Even more, what if herbs grown right in our backyard and foods we can pick up at any corner store can heal what ails us, including the pesky common cold?

Humans have relied on foods and herbs for medicine for thousands of years. In Costa Rica, it turns out that plenty of easy-to-find familiar foods are actually just what the doctor ordered.

Here are 10 top medicinal foods and a list of herbs commonly found in Costa Rica. (Mos

Jungle, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, canyons and gravel roads come together in Turrialba, making this region Central America's adventure-sport capital. Turrialba is the perfect destination for those who wish to enjoy adventure amid lush nature, so it's no coincidence that Turrialba is the cradle adventure tourism in Costa Rica.

You will find a wide range of high-quality adventure sports which employ rigorous safety standards. Turrialba also boasts the natural topography for adventure sports, as