by Denise Mattia

. . . IN CONCRETE

The renovated Grand Hyatt in New York is a welcome change from the ever-so-slightly tacky look it once had.

Innovative, sleek designs by the architectural firm of Bentel & Bentel transformed guestrooms into spacious, welcoming quarters.

Spanning the 42^nd Street…

Shanghai Longhua temple fair 2011, is the popular event that is celebrated with lot of joy and fun in Shanghai. Tourists from all over the world travel through business class flights to Shanghai to enjoy and celebrate at the Shanghai Longhua Temple Fair.



The land of several festivals, China celebrates Longhua Temple Fair in the third lunar month i.e. April every year. One of the traditional temple fairs, in Southeast China, Longhua Temple Fair possesses a long history…

Here's my reaction to the news of Sir Paul's engagement:

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Yes, the elite association of only the finest tour operators in the great land of Kenya, and now Kairi is a proud member!

We are celebrating our registration by kicking off a weekend safari offer for Kenyan residents. Great deals also available for non-residents.

Read about the weekend offer here:…

During this month occours the XI Wines Contest of Peninsula of Setúbal. Organized by a local association has the presence of the major 25 top producers and almost 100 wines in contest.

All the wines (red, whites, rose), Liqueurs and the amazing Moscatels (several brands) are produced on the Portugal Dream Coast, region of Setúbal. More…

by Jacy Meyer

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See posters made the old-fashioned letterpress way.

Kill the Travel Press Release-Tweet it Instead

So I was sitting at a media lunch when I overheard someone from a Canadian tourism office say to her companion that they were thinking of no longer sending travel media releases out. They were going to tweet them instead.

I was taken aback because just an hour previously, I wrote  this article…

Zoar School Inn B&B Inn circa 1836



Four private bedrooms with bath en suite have been decorated for the ultimate in sheer pleasure and comfort. Innkeepers Joe and Gayle invite you to  stay where you're invited to step back in time to enjoy charm of the historic village of Zoar. Warm hospitality awaits  Furnished and decorated with old world style in mind, our private bedroom  suites are designed to be your 'home away from home'.



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Water levels in Yosemite National Park are at near record levels this year! Snow pack is at nearly 200 % of normal! Discover this hidden gem with one of Yosemite Audio Adventures new audio tours.  Oakhurst to Yosemite Valley Travel Guide.

This waterfall is over 100 feet tall yet visitors are few. Find out where it is with Yosemite…

I missed out the traditional Sakura Matsuri Festival from April 30-May 1 at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Held each year at end of Hanami, a month-long celebration from April 2 to May 1 of Japanese cultural tradition of appreciating cherry blossoms in full bloom.…

Rates of hotels in Sarajevo for 2011 year

As I start packing for yet another intercontinental flight, I came to the happy realization that I am now quite good at this. I know not to take more than one pair of shoes, two pairs of jeans, and save the weight and space for a few extra pair of BVDs.

In the last year I have been in five continents and if you want to get technical,  I could claim two sub continents. India is known as a subcontinent, but the Indian people are fond of telling you that they are their own continent. It…

I have traveled throughout the length and breadth of India. It is such a amazing country that you will find differences in cultures, peoples, topography, climate, living standards, historical interests etc. after every few hundred miles of travel.



India is one of the oldest civilizations with its history going as far back as c5000 B.C. It has seen huge ups and downs in its entire history with centuries of foreign rule.



It has been one of the most tolerant and absorbing…

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Next time you’re in Russia’s capital and require an adventure fix without leaving the big city, go for an urban expedition at central Moscow’s …

For many New Yorkers, the classical chant sounds too true in a late August across Manhattan, and residents flee to their summer houses in the cooler latitude of Long Island. But whilst trampling the broad avenues of the Big Apple at the height of midsummer might not seem the obvious recreational choice, there’s no better time of year to enjoy the city glamour and Labor Day sales.…