May 2012 Blog Posts (152)

Getting around Costa Rica

You’ve got your flight to
 Costa Rica booked, your hotel reservations or tour itinerary set. Now what about
 getting around?
There are many choices, from
 in-country flights to
 renting a car, hopping a
 local bus or hiring a 
private shuttle or 
tour bus complete with bilingual driver. It all depends on how fast you want to get somewhere, how many places you want to…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 11, 2012 at 5:51pm — No Comments

Spring Break surf vacations in Costa Rica!

Spring Break is just around the corner!

This year, try something different for you and your family and learn to surf like a pro in Costa Rica!

Warm tropical water, world-class waves, friendly and fun atmosphere, and international language experience – all of this and more at the
Del Mar Surfing Academy. Located within
Costa Rica’s Central and North…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 11, 2012 at 5:21pm — No Comments

Tantalizing organic cuisine stars at Pranamar Villas

One of the best things about living in a tropical country is all of the fresh fruits and vegetables. Even better is if you live near the ocean for fresh fish as well!

In
Costa Ricawe enjoy year-round fresh produce thanks to the myriad of tropical…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 11, 2012 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Costa Rican surfer earns fame in Hawaii

Costa Rican surfer,
Carlos Muñoz, is making his mark and earning Costa Rica a place in world surfing fame at many international competitions such as
Volcom Pipe Pro
competition in
Hawaii
.

The 18-year-old wave rider from Playa Esterillos scored the
first perfect 10
of the world-famous international competition. – Day 2 of the event.…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 11, 2012 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Journeys of the Heart in Costa Rica

Romance is in the air. Being the month of February, with Valentine’s Day and International Day of Friendship, it’s no wonder that romantic holidays are the hot thing on everyone’s minds.

But romantic getaways need not come but once a year. You can make any day – or weekend – your special “Valentine’s” celebration!

What about an idyllic romantic adventure in…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 11, 2012 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Festival rocks downtown San Jose

Central American rock will shake the streets of downtown San Jose .

For the 6th year running, Costa Rican and other Central American bands will strut their stuff at the annual “Festival Rock el Farolito en el Morazan” at the

Morazan Park. Organized by the Spanish Cultural Center and the Spanish Embassy of Costa Rica, this year’s

free event

is now two days instead of just one.

Festival goers’ can revel in a…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 11, 2012 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Intercultura Spanish Language School featured in the New York Times

The New York Times featured our 50+ Spanish Program in Costa Rica recently.  As the US population ages, many are looking for new challenges and have chosen to immerse themselves in the new country and language.  Intercultura offers a specialized Spanish course for students aged 50+ which includes activities, extra tutoring and tours of interest.  For more information on the 50+ Program click…

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Added by Intercultura Language School on May 11, 2012 at 2:05pm — No Comments

Beijing: The Great Wall at Mutianyu

The Great Wall at Mutianyu is a little further away from Beijing than the most popular section at Badaling, but it doesn’t get as crowded. This section of the wall is fully restored, there are hand rails to help you up on the very steep parts and the views are spectacular.

There are many day tours available to this section and even mass…

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Added by BeijingTripAdvisor on May 11, 2012 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Spirit Raises Carry-on Bag Fee to $100

For a hundred bucks, you can go to dinner at a decent restaurant, purchase a DVD box set, or—if you're flying Spirit—tote a bag onto a plane.

Effective November 6, fee-sucking Spirit will charge $100 for carry-on bags paid for at the gate. It's an increase of 122 percent over the current price of $45. If you reserve your carry-on privileges ahead of time online, it'll cost you $35 bucks as of November 6. (Current price is $30.) And if you pay for your carry-on bag at the airport…

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Added by SmarterTravel on May 11, 2012 at 12:10pm — 2 Comments

On The Sonoma Wine Trail From Windsor to Healdsburg By Bike

Winery sign post , Old Redwood Highway , Road to Healdsburg

 

Just a short drive from San Francisco from and you've entered a new world. In fact, drive 45 minutes north, over the Golden Gate Bridge, and you'll be in Sonoma County. Not sure if I've traveled across the Atlantic and landed in Tuscany. No, but Sonoma Counties wine country, rivals any in the…

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Added by Nicholas Kontis on May 11, 2012 at 11:14am — No Comments

Tips for enjoying Descending Dragon Bay without going completely insane

By far one of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth can be savored while sitting on the deck of a boat in “Descending Dragon Bay,” otherwise known as Halong Bay, off the coast of North Vietnam. A beautiful ocean landscape, Halong Bay is riddled with the kind of limestone karsts you find jutting out of the waters in Krabi, Thailand – only it is said to be even more dramatic and…
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Added by Indochina Sails on May 10, 2012 at 10:52pm — No Comments

Five Amazing Girl Friend Getaway Spots.

Girls Weekend Getaway Ideas | Best Girlfriend Getaways



Five Amazing Girl Friend Getaway Spots.

So you're planning a girls-only vacation and you're confused about where to go? Girl friend getaways are a place where you bond with the most important women in your life. On an all girl vacation, you tend to form bonds that last over a lifetime and basically just have…

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Added by Angella Grey on May 10, 2012 at 5:12pm — No Comments

Double-Edged Sword: With Tourism Comes Sex Tourists

As the number of visitors to Uganda continues to grow, so does the sex tourism – and the potential for exploitation – that comes with it. Sex tourism is one of the negative trends that come with the influx of foreigners.…

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Added by Krystal Christine on May 10, 2012 at 1:47pm — No Comments

Madrid’s Classic Fiestas of San Isidro



by Cristóbal Ramírez



Parasols, lace dresses and suits, fancy fashionable hats, and a field filled with people - that’s how the great Francisco Goya portrayed the fiesta honoring Madrid’s patron saint in his painting San Isidro Meadow back in 1788. Times have changed enormously of course, but Spain’s capital…

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Added by Iberia Airlines on May 10, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

'Do You Need a Vacation?' Seriously??

 

So I was reading this "Do you need a vacation" Quiz in Entrepreneur Magazine and although I found it to be slightly entertaining, I thought I could do better.…

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Added by Voyages Groupe Ideal on May 10, 2012 at 11:31am — 2 Comments

How to be a Good Tourist When Driving Through U.S. National Parks

 

When visiting any location we should all try and be the best tourist that we possible can be, looking after and respecting our beautiful nature spots.

If you are planning on booking a US car…

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Added by Auto Europe on May 10, 2012 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Create a Tailor- Made Australian Luxury Boutique Hotel Travel Experience

Listen to the primal tunes of didgeridoo at the Australian countryside and immerse yourself in New Zealand’s unspoiled natural beauty. With luxury Australasia vacations you can let go and surrender to nature and life, simply relax and enjoy your each day by day, rejoicing in the excitement of the entire experience. This brilliant tour will take you to the Technicolor world of…

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Added by Will Smith on May 10, 2012 at 9:06am — No Comments

Explore the Versatility of Luxury on Your Next Adventure Holidays

Plan a picture perfect adventurous holiday anywhere in the world, it is important to take your time and explore the various options available. This will enlighten you on a number of differences between each destination in order to enable you to make the wisest choice. Among the list of destinations for adventurous holidays we have Kenya safari holidays among some of the most exciting. Kenya is known for its luxury…

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Added by Will Smith on May 10, 2012 at 8:04am — No Comments

Tours North India Fans * Find Out my Favorite Delhi Five Star Hotels

In India Delhi is one of the prime tourist destination and every year millions of explorers comes from across the globe. The city Delhi has vast rich heritage cultures and different religion people are living. When discussing about Delhi hotel, tall tower building and modern architect comes in our mind first.

Five star hotels in Delhi can be noticed all over all major business points, entertainment and administrative avenues of the Indian capital city.  The city has large…

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Added by Richard Smith on May 10, 2012 at 3:36am — No Comments

Exclusive Kenya Holidays

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Added by Rajesh Taneja on May 9, 2012 at 11:37pm — No Comments

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