Yuma arrived on western maps in 1540 when native Indians led Spanish explorers coming up from the Gulf of California to its narrow, and relatively safe, crossing of the wild Colorado River.  In the 1800s, a rope ferry provided the only southern crossing into California, in the early 1900’s a bridge transferred early Model-T drivers to bounce along the wood…

Samburu Bestway- 3 Days 2 nights

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Park (345 Kms – Approximately 6 hours)

0700hrs - Depart Nairobi and drive north to Samburu National Park, crossing the equator en route. Arrive at Samburu Lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Return to the Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay

Day 2:…

East Wetlands

Yuma has invested in its history and ecology: when Arizona began to run out of money, Yuma took over park operations for the Prison and the Quartermaster depot. In the late 1990s Yuma began to reclaim the riverfront, and having planted over 250,000 trees and grasses, created a sanctuary for birds in the wetlands,…

It took me almost one year to get myself to Bern from Zurich, and when I finally did, I found that my expectations couldn't have been kicked harder in the butt. For ages, I had heard about the legendary Bernese – my partner had told me that a study had shown that they, among all Swiss, walk the slowest (how this study was conducted and who had gone around calculating a Bernese’s average distance covered per hour I cannot imagine). I had also personally met quite…

The honest efforts of the Tourism Authority of Thailand can be judged by the recent schemes and offers which are being offered to the tourists all around the globe. The TAT with the view to attract tourism in the country has been offering several programs and schemes beneficial to the tourists. These steps have also been seen as the positive measures to increase the businesses of the Thailand Tour Operators.

In…

Don’t you want to know about the latest hotspot in the field of Information Technology? IT Park at Hinjewadi Pune is one of the most popular destinations for professionals and investors alike. Some of the big names in the world of software companies have opened up offices here opening up employment opportunities for talented professionals in the country. Naturally, hotels in Hinjewadi Pune are much in demand among all kinds of people. This technology town near NH4 in the city was originally…

Do you think that staying at hotels near New Delhi airport takes you away from the happening places and going on in the capital city? Then you have it all wrong. There is so much to do near the airport and the surrounding areas. Indulge in pleasurable things that you will enjoy doing by yourself or with your whole family. When you have time to kill or are looking for some leisure activities, head out to different easy to reach destinations nearby and have a memorable time.…

Are you looking for a dream holiday destination that is ideal for your budget? Consider staying at hotels in Alleppey, fantastic hospitality establishments at a dream location. For those who love to travel, the name Alleppey needs no introduction. Malayalis also refer to this beautiful place as Alapuzzha. Call it what you will, the charm of this place lies in its picturesque lagoons, canals, backwaters, and beaches. One of the scenic destinations here is Kuttanad, considered the Rice Bowl of…

Trip Facts

• Duration: 5 days,
• Program Type: Tea house trekking,
• Activities: Sight trip,trekking and village walking,
• Mode of Travel: Short and sweet trip,
• Accommodation: Hotel/guest house/lodges,
• Meals: 3 times a days(break fast ,lunch and dinner),
• Best Season: sep to dec and feb to june,
• Transportation: Bus,jeep and car,
• Per Day Walking: 4 to 6 hours,
• Trip Grade: 

Nepal is…

After years of bypassing, I spent a week in Yuma—and discovered it is more than a crossing point, more than a refuge for snow birds, more than the America’s winter vegetable capital.  Yuma is history, even its prison is a window to a dustier, sweatier time.  Yuma is for foodies—whether you seek hot Chilies, Tex-Mex, sushi, or fine steak.  Yuma is an outdoor…

When it comes to the pre-Columbian past of Peru, most of us automatically and understandably think of the Incas. But there were many other cultures and civilizations in these lands, some of them much older than the Incas. Several of these elder civilizations originate in what is now desert regions up and down the country's coast north and south of its present-day capital, Lima. One example you've heard about is the Nazca people, because of their…

2014 Hamptons Brunch with Maserati Aug 9, 2014

RAND Luxury’s private Brunch in the Hamptons showcasing the latest models from Maserati. Guests enjoyed fine cuisine, champagne, scotch & spirits, along with hand rolled cigars at a beautiful private estate in Southampton. Guests indulged in an exclusive experience with some of the finest Maserati Motorcars ever built.

Photo by Harley Hall…

There is a Hilton Garden Inn on the riverfront at the crossroads, but for an authentic Yuma stay, try the Historic Coronado Motor Hotel, until very recently the oldest surviving Best Western in the United States. 

While they have left BW, Yvonne and John…

Yuma offers a variety of dining options, from the Garden Café near the City Hall, where you sit under the trees

serenaded by birdsong from the aviaries that line one side of the expansive outdoor restaurant, to Lutes Casino

(still run by the Lutes, filled with eclectic memorabilia and just plain…

Some hotels and resorts throughout the world make a big deal out of their collections of painting and sculpture. But leave it to the Japanese to go all the way and actually build a hotel around an art museum. The wee island of Naoshima, in Japan's Inland Sea off the Honshu coast between Osaka and Hiroshima, has gotten quite the elegant little rep in recent years for its modern art museums, of all things, thanks to a local textbook publisher called Benesse. That includes the Chichu…

A trip down one of Costa Rica’s rivers, either by raft, canoe, kayak or small boat, is an excellent way to see some of the country’s extraordinary wildlife. The rivers in Costa Rica are as diverse as the terrain through which they flow.

Trees that line most river banks may hold troops of monkeys, lounging iguanas and…

There are many attractions on the southern Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, but few visitors explore the tiny fishing village and mysterious island of Cabuya.

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The Kerala becoming an increasing popular destination for tourists. The Kerala Houseboats are not only economical but also non-polluting and environment friendly. The backwaters of Kerala is a remarkable experience, an opportunity to enjoy and contain an unhurried pace of life.

by Sheri de Borchgrave



I've faced down grumpy hippos on safari in Botswana's Okavango, dodged camel spit on a trek in Mongolia, and kept my lunch down on a hurtling dogsled driven by ebullient Lapps. But hanging out with headhunters? Less adrenaline rush, maybe. But creep-out factor? Erk...

I was on the world's third-largest island (a bit over the size of Texas) as part of my visit to…

Costa Rica Vacations

For those who would like a destination costa rica for eco-tourism,…