January 2016 Blog Posts (69)

'Wonder 500': Fine Products From Japan on Exhibit for the First Time in USA





It was exciting to stop by the Wonder 500™ Project exhibition pop-up at Exhibition Hall (4-16 West 43rd Street) to experience Japan in New York City! …





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Added by Marian Goldberg on January 31, 2016 at 4:56pm — No Comments

Astounding Africa: Your Time has Come!!

The distant echo of South Africa has become a thunderous roar, and I am thrilled to announce I am heeding the call and going on safari in May! Not just any quickie, surface-deep safari, but total immersion withOverseas Adventure Travel’s “Ultimate 17-day Safari.” We will travel as a small group  to conservation-minded Botswana; less-traveled Zimbabwe…

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Added by Linda Ballou on January 30, 2016 at 1:40pm — No Comments

Astounding Africa: The Time has Come

The distant echo of South Africa has become a thunderous roar, and I am thrilled to announce I am heeding the call and going on safari in May! Not just any quickie, surface-deep safari, but total immersion with Overseas Adventure Travel’s “Ultimate 17-day Safari.” We will travel as a small…

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Added by Linda Ballou on January 30, 2016 at 1:14pm — No Comments

Positively NOLA: New Orleans' French Quarter

Welcome to the French Quarter!



As I wandered the streets of the Vieux Carré…

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Added by Maureen Blevins on January 30, 2016 at 10:43am — No Comments

Sailing Lake Michigan in Chicago

I always feel an inner peace and satisfaction during in travel in water since childhood. My father taught me water skiing when I was 9 years old. In beginning, it was seem tough but after some struggle, I taught skiing. Last July, during a visit to Chicago, I decided to enjoy some Sunday sailing…

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Added by Theresia Vilanova on January 30, 2016 at 10:14am — No Comments

Nepal - heaven in true sense

Nepal, often known for Trekking and Hiking, is not only limited to it. There are a lot more to see and experience in Nepal apart from Trekking. Nepal is a country rich in its cultural and physical diversity. From meditation to trekking, from Jungle Safari to enjoying pleasant evening by the lake side, there are a lot of variety of things that you can do in Nepal. World Heritage sites, lakes, mountains are attractions of Nepal.

Exquisite Nepal Adventures & Travels…

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Added by Shasank Sharma on January 30, 2016 at 2:16am — No Comments

On Lake Garda, the Poet & the Dictator Who Shaped the Destiny of Italy

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Villa of Gabriele D’Annunzio





A Surprise Discovery in Gardone Rivera

We selected the town of Gardone Rivera, on the shores of Lake Garda, because of its proximity to the Sirmione Peninsula and the archaeological site of well preserved Roman ruins.



We usually plan some “open…

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Added by Bob and Janice Kollar on January 29, 2016 at 12:02pm — No Comments

Beverly Hills' Lawry's Prime Rib: The Taste Is in the Silver Cart



My dining extravaganza began with a spinning salad as dressing was poured from high above and the bowl spun in a mesmeric rotation. I tried to finish my salad until being distracted by the silver cart brought tableside and loaded with slow roasted prime rib roasts. 



Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills, California, opened in 1938 and has a loyal…

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Added by M'Liss Hinshaw on January 28, 2016 at 2:59pm — No Comments

Diving and Spear Fishing for a Fresh Ceviche Lunch in Puerto Vallarta

Diving in Colomitos Cove

For the last decade, I have been fortunate enough to live a dual life, residing both in California and in Mexico. Puerto Vallarta is where I call home during the winter months, as well as part of the summer.



My favorite month in Puerto Vallarta is the month of July. Many…

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Added by Nicholas Kontis on January 27, 2016 at 4:12pm — No Comments

Learn those funny names for yoga poses & more on a Costa Rica yoga retreat

Have you ever wondered where those funny names for yoga poses come from?

For example, what is Adho Mukha Svanasana? And how do you pronounce it!

Yoga postures – asanas – are given traditionally in the ancient language of Sanskrit. For more than 2,000 years, Sanskrit has been a classic literary language of India and a…

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Added by Shannon Farley on January 27, 2016 at 2:52pm — No Comments

Costa Rica's Summer Season of Festivals 2016 Begins!



It’s the new year, and that means it’s time for Costa Rica’s summer festival season! Known for their gregarious, fun-loving style, Costa Ricans’ enthusiasm is contagious when the country celebrates its numerous fiestas, festivals and horse parades from January to April. Plan your travel to Costa Rica to experience these fun cultural events with rich local traditions,…

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Added by Shannon Farley on January 26, 2016 at 8:30am — No Comments

Localize Your Air Booking Engine When Going Global

Think your online airline booking engine is ready to go Global? Well there are the obvious things that you will need to consider such as local language and local currencies. As many expanding internationally quickly learn however, there are a lot more things your business will need to address before your global expansion will be successful.



A centralized application managing Live connections with Supplier content along with flexible Business Rules…

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Added by Glenn Dean on January 26, 2016 at 6:59am — No Comments

Hotel Reservation Software Needs Content Flexibility

Hotel chains were early to embrace the internet as a cost effective way to reach consumers and many quickly developed their own online hotel booking engine. It allowed many hotel chains to showcase their properties online with pictures and later virtual tours. For the first time consumers were able to actually view the different types of rooms available as well as the hotel gym or restaurant and could get a good idea whether a particular hotel was right for them.…



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Added by Glenn Dean on January 26, 2016 at 6:58am — No Comments

Tunisia - Fab Beaches, Fascinating Deserts, Intriguing Ruins



Tunisia, North Africa…

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Added by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts on January 25, 2016 at 9:45am — No Comments

Discover Skiing At Its Very Best At The Whistler Ski Resorts

There are a lot of Canada ski resorts that are great destinations for winter vacations. Whether you are going for a vacation during the summer or winter, Canada ski resorts have plenty of activities to offer. Some Canada ski resorts are considered world-class ski resorts, and they attract skiers from all over the world.



The Whistler Canada is one of the more famous ski resorts in Canada. There are many hotels and other forms of accommodation in Whistler that will make your stay a…

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Added by Justin Mason on January 25, 2016 at 6:43am — No Comments

 3 Days Masai Mara Budget Camping Safari Holiday per person Joining. Departures Daily3days masai mara3 Days 2 Nights Departing Daily from Nairobi.The Price Adults Non Resident :360 usdThe price Adult…

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

3days masai mara

3 Days 2 Nights Departing Daily from Nairobi.

The Price Adults Non Resident :360 usd



The price Adults Kenyan resident/Citizen 14,500





Day 1: Nairobi / Masai…

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Added by kivumbi safari on January 25, 2016 at 3:41am — No Comments

New lifeguard program protects the beach in Santa Teresa Costa Rica

Summertime in the popular beach town of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica means it’s time to hang out on the beach soaking in the sun and playing in the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean. It’s a great time to have fun with family and friends on…

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Added by Shannon Farley on January 24, 2016 at 3:34pm — No Comments

How to make Costa Rica vacations affordable

A colleague of mine and I both traveled out of Costa Rica for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. He to Western Europe and I to the western United States. What we both found when people learned we lived in Costa Rica was surprising. Everyone said they either loved visiting Costa Rica or wanted to go there; but many also commented on how expensive it was to travel to Costa Rica.

It’s true.

If you plan to …

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Added by Shannon Farley on January 24, 2016 at 3:20pm — No Comments

Costa Rica's version of a dude ranch at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

It’s 5:45 a.m. The sun is already shining, and I am gingerly making my way through the cow corral, being careful not to step in anything I shouldn’t nor get too close to the long-horned cows.

I’m headed to the cow barn at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin at…

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Added by Shannon Farley on January 24, 2016 at 2:45pm — No Comments

When your travels end with building your dream home in Costa Rica

You’ve traveled to Costa Rica, fallen in love with the country, and bought a beautiful property to call home. Maybe you’re planning to retire in Costa Rica or simply have a…

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Added by Shannon Farley on January 24, 2016 at 2:32pm — No Comments

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