Featured Member Blog Posts – May 2012 Archive (71)

Costa Rica's Tempisque River, A Nature-Lovers' Paradise

As I have been talking on previous posts, Costa Rica

is a country full of nature and biodiversity. If we start counting the number of attractive and natural resources within its area, the list would none finish. From volcanoes and beaches to rainforests and rivers, plus the number of habitats for thousands of flora and fauna species, all of this in just one small country in the middle of America.…



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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 15, 2012 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

In Budapest, Katy Perry's 'Firework' and Other Music Videos





by Nellie Huang



The beauty of a classic city like Budapest is undeniable and, for that reason, more than one movie director has chosen it as a film location, due to both its own merits and similarities to equally gorgeous destinations. Cities like the…

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Added by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts on May 14, 2012 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Next Winter, Get Your Chill On At An Ice Hotel

Many travelers traverse the planet in search of unique adventures, places to eat, and the out of the ordinary places to stay. One adventure, only a lucky few will ever get a chance to experience is to stay at a hotel made of ice, Every winter in Sweden, Norway, and in Quebec, Canada you can go to sleep on a bed made of ice. But you better get there fast before the snow melts your hotel away and you have to wait 9 months, as Ice Hotels are open for business for around three months. Hotels…

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Added by Nicholas Kontis on May 14, 2012 at 11:11am — 2 Comments

Top 5 Free Things to Do & See in Alicante, Spain

We all know that budgeting for a holiday can be a task and after we have paid for the flights, hotel, and a car hire in Alicante, we then have to think about how much we can afford to spend when we have arrived.

To help you save on the pennies here are 5 great free things that you can do or see…

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Added by Auto Europe on May 14, 2012 at 10:30am — No Comments

Heritage Tourism: Shipwrecks

For centuries, humanity has been awe in the ocean. It was a source of sustenance, a road for trade and for the discoveries of new worlds, the last frontier. If it's true that life began in the sea, then that does much to explain our ages-long love affair with the ocean. In older times, the sea was also a place of countless dangers, where sea monsters roamed the waters and the…

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Added by Agnes Riley on May 13, 2012 at 10:14am — No Comments

Tanzania Holiday Destinations

Tanzania as one of the most popular Africa safari destinations has a lot of experiences to offer. Thousands of wildebeest migrate in mindless unison on the annual migration through the Serengeti is just one of the…

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Added by Adventure Panorama Tours on May 12, 2012 at 5:53pm — No Comments

Surf Vacations in Costa Rica!

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 Pacific Coast 
at
 Jaco,Esterillo and Santa Teresa…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on May 12, 2012 at 4:02pm — No Comments

Finding Peace, Serenity, and Solitude at the Pimalai Resort in Thailand



Peace, Serenity, Solitude
….. These are the words that come to mind for the award-winning Pimalai Resort and Spa in Krabi, Thailand. Add to that elegance, nature and genuine friendly service. Pimalai is perfect for a honeymoon or a break from it all. Pimalai is nestled in a lush tropical forest making it a destination to…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on May 12, 2012 at 3:31pm — 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

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

The Great Rift Valley of Kenya

The Great Rift Valley was first recognized by a Scottish geologist, Walter Gregory early 1890s around Lake Naivasha, it is believed to have been formed millions of years ago as a result of continental drift processes. These strong underground forces led to the pulling apart of the earth crust causing the falling of the land between…

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Added by Adventure Panorama Tours on May 9, 2012 at 2:37pm — 1 Comment

Wine Lovers Savor Tastings and Food Pairings

When wine connoisseurs Linda Kissam and Tom Plant invited me to a wine tasting and food pairing, I was thrilled to attend and the experience exceeded my already high expectations.  Linda and Tom had some special wines for us to taste and we were all encouraged to bring dishes that would go with our assigned wines.  Our group is called the Occasional Wine Council and meets “on occasion” to taste and critique wines along with food prepared by the participants to match specific…

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Added by Susan Montgomery on May 9, 2012 at 9:47am — No Comments

Brazilian Pop Heartthrob Michel Teló & Hit “Oh, If I Catch You!” Catch On Big Beyond Brazil





I’m a big fan of Latin pop, but I’ve come across few tunes lately that I’ve found to be such infectious earworms as Ai, se eu te pego! (Oh, If I Catch You!). It’s been a runaway hit in Brazil, Europe, and even Quebec since last summer, and is now starting to make a growing splash in the U.S. As the Miami Herald put it recently,…

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Added by José Balido on May 8, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

'Against All Odds' and Football With a Maya Twist





by Andy Jarosz




An out-of-favor American football player turns up in Cozumel in search of a girl. They fall in love amid danger, dirty deals and murder. Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward add the necessary sparkle while a soundtrack featuring the well-known Phil…

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Added by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts on May 8, 2012 at 9:17am — No Comments

Kenyan Adventures in Wizard Tracking

This adventurous Kenya cultural expedition involves staying awake late at night in an isolated place in the darkness. Most preferably in a cold environment and far away from fire. Do not even try to eat or drink anything hot because it is believed that the wizards have the ability to sense your presence whenever you take anything hot. During the day, wizards are normal people who…

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Added by Adventure Panorama Tours on May 7, 2012 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Literary Cities for 2012

Since 2004, UNESCO has been promoting cities where literature plays an important role, including festivals and literary events and the existence of libraries and bookstores. Cities like Melbourne, Dublin and Edinburgh were given the chance to promote their local creative scene, as part of of being chosen as Cities of Literature. Trace the footsteps of some of world's most…

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Added by Marta Fonseca on May 7, 2012 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

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