March 2012 Blog Posts (156)

It's that time of year again...

Las Fallas, Valencia Spain.

 

Fires burn all night:

http://www.demotix.com/news/1101728/las-fallas-celebration-valencia

 

See my earlier post:…

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Added by Jim DeLillo on March 12, 2012 at 7:30pm — No Comments

The Comfort Zone

As an outdoors tour operator at www.dustybootraveler.com  I would like to bring up the subject about this new trend that is picking up that is: traveling into the outdoors when visiting a new destination with the main idea to see more in the limited time frame available. The more active target group are now more than ever before realizing that going out of the comfort zone when traveling helps them limit their budged…

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Added by dustybootraveler on March 12, 2012 at 6:00pm — No Comments

I Like Big Bins: Major Airlines Increasing Overhead-Bin Space

For an industry in which everything seems to be getting smaller, at least one thing is bucking the trend: the overhead bin. The AP…

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Added by SmarterTravel on March 12, 2012 at 5:48pm — 1 Comment

If It’s May in San Francisco * It Must The ‘Bay to Breakers’ Wacky Foot Race

Bay to Breakers is the Mardi Gras of the West Coast.

Kegs of beer in shopping carts being pushed for seven miles.

Tiki bars on wheels.

Themed “floats” such as pirate ships, prisoners, outdoor BBQs and beer pong tables.

Bands playing on street corners.

Continuous block parties.

And all part of an organized event.



Some 75,000 people…

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Added by Nicholas Kontis on March 12, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

What's for Breakfast in Burma?





In many countries, especially those in Asia, breakfast is mainly soup.  While Americans are slurping cereal at breakfast time many others are breakfasting on a hearty and nourishing soup. The Vietnamese enjoy a delicious bowl of pho, while the Japanese start their day with miso soup, a broth made from fermented soybean paste, and…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on March 12, 2012 at 11:48am — 1 Comment

Travel When There is a Death in the Family

 

Death.



It's finite. It's tragic no matter when, where, how. And when it comes to the loss of a parent who lives in another city or…

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Added by Voyages Groupe Ideal on March 12, 2012 at 9:29am — No Comments

Travel When a Family Member Dies

 

Death.

It's finite. It's tragic no matter when, where, how. And when it comes to the loss of a parent who lives in another city or country, it comes with an even heavier weight of guilt, of non-closure and logistics.

But we all deal with death - it's part of life really. And we often leave our home towns before or after college and head to places with better or more unique career opportunities. Sometimes we meet our life partners while…

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Added by Voyages Groupe Ideal on March 12, 2012 at 9:05am — No Comments

African Home Adventure Safaris Kenya and Tanzania

12 DAYS KENYAN AND TANZANIA SAFARI PROGRAM



Day 1: Nairobi/Masaai Mara

Leave Nairobi in the morning at 8.00 am drive to the view point of the great rift valley, descend the escarpment and drive via Narok then to Masai Mara for lunch at the campsite followed by afternoon game drive in Masaai Mara famous for its black manned lions and yearly migration of wildebeests, dinner and overnight at the campsite.…



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Added by African Home Adventure Safaris on March 12, 2012 at 8:00am — No Comments

Golden Triangle tours offer

Specially designed for the history lovers, Golden Triangle tours cover three most beautiful destinations of India, Delhi, Agra ad Jaipur. Considered as the most exclusive travel package, Golden Triangle tour packages are mostly acquired by the first time visitors. Each attraction of this engrossing tour has something exclusive and elite to offer. Starting from Delhi, the tour ends with the most beautiful pink city of India, Jaipur. However, if you want, you can also club this tour…

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Added by Abhinav kumar on March 12, 2012 at 7:02am — No Comments

New York City's Big New Balducci's Food Emporium

Choose any flavor.  The gelati at Balducci’s are imported from Italy and taste like no other ice cream – milky, not fatty, with a light, slightly icy texture (without being teeth-shattering), and with just the right amount of sweetness.

Emil Grosso, VP of the Balducci development at the new 2,150-square-foot Gourmet on the Go Café at 300 West 56th…

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Added by Denise Mattia on March 9, 2012 at 10:32am — 1 Comment

Luxury Indian Tour Operators Ready To Take New Challenges

India is a land of mysticism and diversity. You can find diversity not only in traditions but geography as well. This is the factor for India to get maximum love from people across the world. These things allure vacationers, nature lovers and adventure seekers every year. Indian tour is a name of excitement and surprises as of its cultural and geographical differences. These differences offer rise to need of a customized and organized tour of India. The requirement is even more while touring…

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Added by Carol Wilson on March 9, 2012 at 4:06am — No Comments

Budget hotels in Hyderabad-Pocket friendly suits on ease

Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh which is the sixth largest city of India. As this is an ancient city that can attracts million of travelers from all over the world throughout the year. This city is also a major IT hub in India that also attracts the business travelers to this city. So it is not very shocking matter that this city has several hotels for their different types of guests who visit this city. You can find here different kind of hotels form very classy to budget…

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Added by Kundan Kumar on March 9, 2012 at 4:00am — No Comments

Feel Brand Consequences of Hospitality in Hyatt Regency Hotel in Delhi.

Humans are not a machine who works for 24 hours; we need to relax our mind, body and soul from the busy schedule of day to day life by taking a short break. A relaxing break is must for everyone. Leisure trip, business trip, pilgrimage trip make sure that it should be refreshing or else prepare you for one more hectic day or schedules. India is one of the major tourist destinations and rich in culture and traditions. There are many tourists travel in India from all over the world.…

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Added by Carol Wilson on March 9, 2012 at 3:48am — No Comments

List of Hotels in Bangalore - Signage of Luxury Collection

Bangalore is a wonderful destination of India and an idealic city to catch the modern fashion or trend with a captivating streak of culture. This southern part of India is a heart of modern lifestyles, brimming nightlife, youth empowerment, cultural significance and many other things which are only for admiration. From Natural beauties to luxurious hotel Bangalore has been alluring people since few years.



Today there are many hotels has been open which is categorized into…

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Added by Kundan Kumar on March 9, 2012 at 2:00am — No Comments

Long-stay at a resort is great for retirees

http://www.examiner.com/travel-in-syracuse/retired-consider-a-home-away-from-home

Retired?  Consider a ‘home away from home’

 

Many Americans who retire head south for the…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on March 8, 2012 at 10:59pm — No Comments

Ethiopian History: King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba & the Ark of the Covenant

Hearing the words of a man that travelled around the world Saba and her servant went to see the wise king and his amazing deeds. After the visit from Israel and the wise king of the land – Solomon both conceived a child and gave birth back in Ethiopia.

  •       They are back – the Queen and her servant, carrying brother babies in their wombs. Two decades passed since the brothers were born of their mothers. And now, as it should have been, they wanted to know who…
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Added by Amran Ethiopia Tour and Travel on March 8, 2012 at 9:51am — No Comments

Bhutan tours,Travel to Bhutan

Bhutan is the last unspoiled Himalayan Kingdom, often known as Shangri-La. Roughly the Size of Switzerland, Bhutan is shrouded in timeless mystery, and offer one of the most breathtaking travel experiences in the world. The friendly people of Bhutan are eager to welcome you and share their pristine environment, profound religion, timeless culture and stunning its traditional architecture. Traveling and tours to Bhutan is an opportunity to experience a Himalayan Buddhist culture that has had…

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Added by Karma Gyeltshen on March 7, 2012 at 10:55pm — No Comments

Good Taste: It’s Bordeaux on a Budget

Who said you couldn’t enjoy some exquisitely-tasting wine for under $40?



And mind you, these budget-friendly finds aren’t your typical, over-the-counter bottles with funny brand names. They’re actually from the renowned wine region of Bordeaux!


During a Bordeaux wine-makers dinner hosted by the Fig Tree Restaurant in San Antonio, TX, award-winning journalist…
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Added by Jean Dabrowski on March 7, 2012 at 5:11pm — No Comments

Live for Adventure? Want to Learn Spanish? Are you a teen?

Check out the Adventure and Spanish camp offered by Intercultura Language Schools in Costa Rica this summer.  During the mornings, you'll take Spanish classes and in the afternoons and weekends, you'll explore the rainforest by zip-line, kayak, surf, hike volcanoes.  You'll also get to…

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Added by Intercultura Language School on March 7, 2012 at 3:44pm — No Comments

Happy Birthday, Titanic!

“God Himself could not sink this ship,” a  crewman of the Titanic said to one Mrs. Albert Campbell, as she boarded the ship in Southampton, England



In May 1911, the RMS Titanic gracefully slid  into  the bustling harbor of …

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on March 7, 2012 at 2:33pm — No Comments

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