July 2013 Blog Posts (174)

Mango Madness at St. Lucia's Jade Mountain

 



A huge advantage of being here in St. Lucia is the year round growing season”, says Allen Susser, Consulting Chef at Jade Mountain Resort. A twisting back country road leads from…

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Added by Steve Mirsky on July 8, 2013 at 10:02am — 5 Comments

Green village rolls out bamboo bicycles

For those seeking refuge from the bustling tourist town of Hoi An, this ecotourism village offers a quieter vacation spot. Instead of cars and motorbikes, bicycles fill the peaceful streets.



Float on: Tourists can ride bamboo boats called coracles through the forest swamps.

Cam Thanh Village outside Hoi An Town is a favourite eco-tour destination for visitors. They love its 30ha of nipa palm forest…

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Added by nguyen to loan on July 8, 2013 at 12:18am — No Comments

An Bang, Bai Dai listed among world’s 100 best beaches

An Bang beach in Hoi An and Bai Dai (Long Beach) in Phu Quoc were placed 86th and 93rd on the list of the 100 best beaches in the world, as announced recently by CNN Travel News.



An Bang beach

“Phu Quoc is fast becoming Vietnam's most popular new island destination,” it reported.



Visitors to the island can learn about its traditional local trades, including making fish sauce,…

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Added by nguyen to loan on July 8, 2013 at 12:14am — No Comments

Costa Rica's all-in-one vacation destination: Manuel Antonio

The Central Pacific region of Costa Rica is one of my favorite places in the country. Glittering jade and turquoise on the Pacific Ocean,…

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Added by Shannon Farley on July 7, 2013 at 7:29pm — No Comments

Kenya's Chalbi Desert

Elevated 370 meters (1,214 feet) above sea level, the Chalbi desert is located in northern Kenya, east of Lake Turkana, (otherwise called the Jade sea), the largest permanent desert lake in the world.  Chalbi in the local Gabbra language means "bare and salty." It is among the…

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Added by Duma Afrika Treks and Safaris on July 7, 2013 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Kinsale,A Picturesque Harbor Town in Ireland's County Cork



Popular with the yachting community,
Kinsale is a beautiful little town in southern Ireland, clustered around a harbor. White sails still reflect the sun as small and medium sized sailboats come and go, some preparing for the many sailing…

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Added by Doug Bardwell on July 6, 2013 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Pamplona's Running of the Bulls: A Delirium That Doesn’t Stop, A Communion with Absurdity





The 2013 Fiesta de San Fermín - better known to many as the Running of the Bulls - got underway today in Pamplona, Spain. When I arrived here in the summer of 2010, I remember thinking it was hard to believe that the quaint little city of only 300,000 people could play host to an additional 700,000 people and one of the craziest parties imaginable.



The changes throughout the…

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Added by Victoria Whyte on July 6, 2013 at 11:10am — 1 Comment

Costa Rica's Active Volcano in Guanacaste Now Putting on a Show

With Costa Rica’s most famous active volcano – Arenal – behaving quietly for the past three years, tourists to this Central American hotspot are looking elsewhere for exciting fireworks.…

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Added by Shannon Farley on July 5, 2013 at 12:40pm — 2 Comments

Hanoi in the autumn- the stunning pictures

The streets in Hanoi such as Phan Dinh Phung, Tran Phu, Dinh Tien Hoang, Hang Khay…become much more charming when the autumn comes. Yellow leaves falling has created bright yellow carpet on these streets.

The images of children, street vendor, and students who are going for a walk on the streets created the stunning pictures of the capital...…

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Added by Mary on July 5, 2013 at 3:10am — No Comments

An ideal weekend in La Gi

Attractive not only due to its endless bending sand dunes in La Gi Town in Binh Thuan Province, the locality also lures tourists to its forest, mountain and river areas and of course its tales of legends.



A view of La Gi Beach and Ke Ga lighthouse in the distance

Thanks to road improvements, tourists can easily reach La Gi as it is only 150km from the city.



Its location is the reason why…

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Added by Mary on July 5, 2013 at 3:08am — No Comments

Social Media's 'Big Data' Puts the Fun Back in Travel

"Big Data" derived from social media has almost become a buzz word in decision-making, product-innovation circles. Now, a report coming out of Amadeus, a technology company that provides IT solutions to the travel and tourism industry, says that Big…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on July 4, 2013 at 5:30pm — No Comments

New York Has a Unique Romantic Feel in the Air

New York, the Big Apple of the USA is known around the world for its multi-ethnic culture, spectacular architecture and incredible metropolitan streak. Every year several honeymooners book  cheap flights to New York  to feel the romance in the air. Following are the most…

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Added by Globe Hunters on July 4, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

Glance at Live Music Scene at Orlando

Orlando is all about fun, entertainment and excitement. If you are with kids, undoubtedly, theme parks will be your preferred choice. However, if you are booking Orlando flights with your friends, evenings are surely going to be spent at the bars or in discotheques. The city…

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Added by Globe Hunters on July 4, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

Top Bars of Bangkok's Khao San Road

Khao San Road is widely known for its vibrant nightlife, with something for everyone. No matter whether you are a backpacker or looking for a lavish night out, the road can deliver. You’ll come across cocktail shacks, numerous open-air dining options and the music which is keeping up the pepped up environment. To enjoy live…

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Added by Globe Hunters on July 4, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

Calle Serrano, La Milla de Oro de Madrid



Escaparates llenos de modelitos fashion. Dependientas de firmas de alta costura que se desviven por ti si te fundes allí la tarjeta. Señoras con cardados y buenos abrigos. Jóvenes cenando en los restaurantes de moda. Todo esto es la calle Serrano, milla de oro…

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Added by Iberia Airlines on July 4, 2013 at 8:35am — No Comments

Nha Trang Bay continues to woo tourists

It is also renowned for watersports with its high-speed canoes, sailing boats, small ships and many high-quality resorts near the beaches offer scuba diving, squid fishing and island cruises.

Recognised as one of the world’s ‘Most Beautiful Bays’ almost a decade ago, Nha Trang is famous for its pristine beaches, splendid islands and magnificent…

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Added by victoria on July 4, 2013 at 12:40am — No Comments

An interesting eco-tourism destination in Dien Bien, Pa Khoang Lake

Pa Khoang Lake lies in the centre of ranges of mountains where there are many types of beautiful natural scenery. Tourists who travel to Vietnam and take a tour to Dien Bien should add this interesting eco-tourism destination to their itinerary.

Located in Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien district, the position of Pa Khoang lake is very convenient, near the road 279, about 20 km from Dien Bien Phu city, linking Dien Bien…

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Added by victoria on July 4, 2013 at 12:30am — No Comments

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