February 2014 Blog Posts (100)

Monday Getaway …

See Cuba through the eyes of LGBT locals on a 9 days and 8 nights adventure as guests of PrideWorld, a specialist in LGBT travel.

 

You’ve probably heard a lot about gay life in Cuba within the past year or so since Mariela Castro Espin’s, daughter of Raul Castro, the current president of Cuba, and niece of Fidel, recent visits to the…

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Added by Girls That Roam on February 17, 2014 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Cooking in Le Marche, Italy in My PJ’s

On a rare, warm, spring-like winter night in a farmhouse in La Marche, Italy, it was also a bright sunny Sunday morning in California.  I was cutting up a chicken and potatoes in my PJ’s, while chef Jason Bartner, in La Marche, instructed me.  Jason told me to make sure my chicken was dry, and to use a towel—it won’t get stuck and it will wash.  All I had to do was roll out of…

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Added by Karsten Boone on February 17, 2014 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Artsy Szentendre, on Hungary's Danube Bend



Finding yourself in a Mediterranean village just 10 kilometers from Budapest is one of the surprises the Danube offers up to travelers.  The small town of Szentendre (Saint Andrew) is the gateway to the Danube Bend, a curve of Hungary’s most majestic river. The town retains its 18th and 19th century appearance and…

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Added by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts on February 17, 2014 at 7:41am — No Comments

South Carolina Low Country Paradise at Wild Dunes Resort

Spend a few days in Charleston South Carolina's Low Country and you'll either hear about Wild Dunes Resort or be staying there. An iconic beach getaway across the harbor from downtown Charleston in Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes is a sanctuary from everyday hassles. This means you're not even getting inside the gates unless you're on…

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Added by Steve Mirsky on February 16, 2014 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Annual Benefit for Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Grand Tasting Event Gives Attendees a Taste of the Best of New York, Funding Scholarships & Programs for At-Risk Youth: March 4, 2014

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Annual Benefit for Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Grand Tasting Event Gives Attendees a Taste of the Best of New York, Funding Scholarships and Programs for At-Risk Youth

Chef Michael White will be honored at the annual…

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Added by Debbie Rodriguez on February 16, 2014 at 1:07am — No Comments

Members of the Hollywood elite and some of the world’s most prolific philanthropists support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the St. Jude Winter Ball in NYC on Feb 27, 2014

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Star-Studded Black Tie Ball to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

RICHARD GERE, STEPHEN BALDWIN, JENNIFER ESPOSITO, JULIANNE MICHELLE, SAMI GAYLE, DANNY AIELLO, TINA LOUISE, SEAN STONE, VICKY JEUDY, LEN CARIOU, CHAZZ PALMINTERI, CONSUELO VANDERBILT COSTIN, NICK RAYNES, and…

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Added by Debbie Rodriguez on February 16, 2014 at 12:29am — No Comments

The Magic of Itatiaia National Park in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro State

History

Itatiaia National Park is the first and so also the oldest National Park of Brazil. It was inaugurated in 1937 and covers almost 30.000 hectares of the

larger Environmental Protection Area of the Mantiqueira mountain range.

Getting there from Rio de Janeiro is a +/- 200 km drive via the BR116 (Rio – São Paulo). The distance from São Paulo is about 250 Km. I’m

lucky to live in Volta Redonda, which is…

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Added by Raf Kiss on February 15, 2014 at 12:57pm — No Comments

Ines de Castro: Coronation of the Dead Queen



The Abbey of Santa Maria of Alcobaca. Portugal.

Abbey of Santa Maria of Alcobaca

He took the body of his beloved woman out of the grave, dressed her in queen's clothing, sat her on the throne, knelt in front of her, kissed her dead dried hand, and ordered all his vassals to do the same. "She is my queen eight years already. Now she is your queen too." No one dared to object to King Pedro I of Portugal, and Ines de Castro became the Queen of Portugal ten years after her brutal murder. She died at age…

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Added by Victor Tribunsky on February 15, 2014 at 8:30am — No Comments

WelcomeTo Omni Mont-Royal Hotel Canadian Employment Offer Hotel Omni Mont-Royal

WelcomeTo Omni Mont-Royal Hotel Canadian Employment Offer Hotel Omni Mont-Royal

1050 Sher

brooke Street West

Montreal, H3A 2R6 CA.

Good day,

I am Rose from Canada, the manager of Omni canadian hotel, pls i want to inform you about the vacancies in our hotel, The management needs men and women, married and not married, who will work and live in Canada .The hotel will pay for his flight ticket and assist him to process his visa in his country, if you are interested contact…

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Added by Rose Grandson on February 14, 2014 at 1:55pm — No Comments

The Most Romantic City Getaways for Valentine’s Day

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…
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Added by Velimira Velikova on February 14, 2014 at 11:43am — No Comments

Barrio de Bellavista, Santiago de Chile



Es el barrio de la alegría. Bellavista, situado entre el río Mapocho y el Cerro de San Cristóbal de Santiago de Chile, apabulla con tanto colorido y tanta juventud con ganas de comerse el mundo. En los siglos XVII y XVIII…

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Added by Iberia Airlines on February 14, 2014 at 8:48am — No Comments

When Did Travel Become a Commodity?

When did it stop being an experience and more of a package, a deal, a search result?



Travel has turned into an obsession for the cheapest airfare, cheapest hotel room and pretty much the lowest, cheapest  cost for anything and every thing related to travel.



Wasn't so long ago that airlines, the most "commodified" of the travel…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on February 13, 2014 at 3:01pm — No Comments

Few Vital Points Need to Know While Vacationing in the Maldives

Planning holidays is fun and very exciting, and if you are heading towards a marvelous nation like the Maldives, then your fun proportion is going to get doubled. Amid all your packing, daydreaming and excitement, you forget to think upon the most crucial point, which you should never ignore while traveling to a foreign country. If you have taken Maldives holiday…

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Added by Extraordinary Escapes on February 13, 2014 at 7:59am — No Comments

Costa Rica a Magnet for International Extreme Sports Competitions

Costa Rica continues to be a magnet for adventure racing, high-endurance extreme sports and triathlons. Top international athletes travel to Costa Rica several times a year for sport competitions and events.

 

The north Pacific Guanacaste region is one of the most popular zones for extreme endurance events. In…

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Added by Shannon Farley on February 13, 2014 at 7:50am — No Comments

Day Trip to Leshan Giant Buddha

A local saying describes the Buddha like this: "The Mountain unveils a Buddha, while the Buddha fades into the mountain." If you are traveling in the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province, you can’t miss the Buddha for your tour. The figure occupies the entire hillside and its head reaches the…

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Added by Luffy Lu on February 13, 2014 at 4:20am — No Comments

A Trip to Guangfu Town – the Birth Place of Yang Style Taichi

It is an unknown town, Guangfu. The nearest big city is Handan, a very historical city, which was the capital of Kingdom Zhao for 158 years (from 386BC to 228BC) and now a industrial centre in the North of China. But Guangfu is just so special. From the moment you step on its land, you can feel it. It is…

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Added by Luffy Lu on February 13, 2014 at 3:58am — No Comments

Yen Duc village Vietnam

On the way from Hanoi to Halong city, tourists will pass by Yen Duc farm village, located about 60km to the west of Halong Bay. Yen Duc Village is a typical Vietnamese agricultural village which is rich in culture and traditions, it is also granted with beautiful landscape.…

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Added by Ecosea Travel on February 12, 2014 at 11:29pm — No Comments

Packing tips for your Costa Rica vacation

Coming to Costa Rica soon on vacation?

Besides planning what you’re going to do, you’re probably already thinking about what to pack.

 

Here are some quick and easy trip tips on what to pack for your Costa Rica vacation. Of…

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Added by Shannon Farley on February 12, 2014 at 5:53pm — No Comments

Top 10 Reasons to See Europe Via Cruise Ship

Many times people ask me what is the best way to travel around Europe. Well I have toured England and Europe by car and train, but definitely the best way to get around Europe was on a cruise ship. For many seasons I cruised the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Here are my top ten reasons for picking a cruise ship over train or road. If you have any more reasons to add please let me know.…

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Added by Cara Bertoia on February 12, 2014 at 3:55pm — No Comments

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