August 2013 Blog Posts (207)

Visiting Da Ban stream, Phu Quoc in the rain

The rainy season helps cool us down from the scorching sun these days and where better to enjoy the cool air but in a stream inside a jungle.

 

Phu Quoc, Da Ban stream, Kien Giang

A closeup view of Da Ban Stream on Phu Quoc Island

So, pack your bags and head to Phu Quoc Island off Kien…

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Added by victoria on August 16, 2013 at 12:21am — No Comments

The Tourism Website Traffic Question

 

Here's another key question that I have been hearing a lot (both in emails and the comments on this blog) and give you a couple more examples of social proof (video testimonials). The question is this:

“What about traffic to my web site?”

In other words, how do you…

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Added by Tourism Tim Warren on August 15, 2013 at 1:22pm — No Comments

Adventure Travel in Ghana

In our second instalment of West Africa’s best adventure travel destinations, we explore Ghana, a Land of sunshine and reputed for the friendliness of its people. Rich in history, and home to the Ashanti Kingdom, a once prosperous and powerful dynasty, this country is a great place to start of in…

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Added by West Africa Discovery on August 15, 2013 at 10:38am — No Comments

Mokokchung, Nagaland , India

Mokokchung is a modern town complete with concrete houses, tarred roads and even traffic jams.It is the district capital of the district of Mokochung, home to the Ao Nagas. With mostly inhabited by the Ao Naga tribe, Christianity is the predominant religion of this district. Around 95% of the population residing within the destination is Baptist and the Ao Naga tribe were the ones who introduced Christianity in the region in 19th century. In…

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Added by Amitabh Sarma on August 15, 2013 at 9:02am — No Comments

Exciting Jerusalem Day Walk Tours

 

The Jerusalem walking tours will take about twenty minutes, though there is so much to see here that one may take as long as four hours to cover the attractions and linger longer in the places that offer spiritual enlightenment. 



A typical Jerusalem walk tour begins from Agron. You will go through the neighborhood south of Rachavia, where many immigrants who are a mix of Anglos and Israelis speak English. When you continue on the…

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Added by Tours to Israel on August 15, 2013 at 5:12am — No Comments

Unlock The Scenic Treats With Israel Shore Excursions

Israel is much more than what it appears on the surface, and as you start exploring, you will find a plethora of mystic attractions and natural wonders that will take your breath away. If you wish to treat your eyes on the pristine beauty of the region then you must opt for the Israel shore excursions. The enigmatic aura and breathtaking vistas of Israel are not to be enjoyed from the streets of a harbor town, but you should take a Mediterranean cruise and allow the beauty of the…

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Added by Tours to Israel on August 15, 2013 at 4:59am — No Comments

Explore The Holy Land With Israel Group Tours

Small joys seem to multiply and big troubles vanish when you are in a group! And, the same holds true when you enjoy group tours. The cities and landmarks of Israel feature so widely in the holy books that people around the world flock in large numbers to see this “promised land” and if you are planning to visit the country with your friends then Israel group tours can be helpful. The biggest advantage of these group tours is that everything is pre-planned and arranged so that you do…

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Added by Tours to Israel on August 15, 2013 at 4:39am — No Comments

Hoa Binh lures tourists with its unique character

For a long time, Hoa Binh Province has been considered the cradle for ancient Muong people with many significant cultural features, more than 200 historical relics and landscapes, of which 64 have been recognized as national relics.

 

Hoa Binh, tourist-cultural villages, ancient Muong people, ethnic culture

A romantic scenery in Hoa…

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Added by Mary on August 15, 2013 at 12:21am — No Comments

Two Korean men make trans-Vietnam tour

With special love for Vietnam, two Korean men are making a trans-Vietnam journey to explore culture, tradition, customs and the beauty of all regions to promote good images of Vietnamese people to international friends.

 

korean traveler, korean men, korean tourists

 

The trans-Vietnam journey is taken by Chang Sung-taek and Ahn Joung-Ho. The trip started on June 30, 2013, and is scheduled to last about two months, from the northernmost…

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Added by Mary on August 15, 2013 at 12:00am — No Comments

Le Cordon Bleu and the Venetian-Palazzo Catapult Las Vegas to New Culinary Heights

It's official: gastronomy is overtaking gambling as Vegas' highest grossing attraction. Most of us want a sure bet these days and our palates rather than the comp card increasingly drive the buying decisions. Thanks to celebrity chefdom and farm-to-table ethos, our awareness of fresh ingredients and demand for exquisite dishes prepared by culinary artists has…

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Added by Steve Mirsky on August 14, 2013 at 6:48pm — No Comments

Wine and Cheese Tasting in Portugal

There´s several places in Lisbon, Portugal or surroundings where you can taste wonderful portuguese wines and cheese´s. Besides of all this offer, we tried to be different, unique, almost tailor made service on our private tours.

After receive some feedback from customers (our real friends), we started to work and the contacts to develop something unique, not available…

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Added by Fellow on August 14, 2013 at 4:20pm — No Comments

HEAT's Pink Apron Party + Celebrity Chef Tasting. Benefit for The Ellen Hermanson Breast Health Center at Southampton Hospital.

Saturday, August 17, 2013



HEAT's Pink Apron Party + Celebrity Chef Tasting 7-10 pm. Benefit for The Ellen Hermanson Breast Health Center at Southampton Hospital. Private Residence. Honorees: Iris Dankner + Dr. Harold Freeman. Honorary Chair: Christie Brinkley. Celebrity Chef Host and MC: Anne Burrell. Celebrity Chef Chair: Alexandra Guarnaschelli. Founding Chairs: Emily Levin, Esq. and Julie Ratner, Ed.D.

CELEBRITY CHEFS: Einat Admony of…

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Added by Debbie Rodriguez on August 14, 2013 at 11:08am — No Comments

How Nimble TripAdvisor Bested Expedia

The Wall Street Journal report pretty much says it all: At $6.9 billion, Expedia is now worth 40% less than TripAdvisor, which is worth more than $11 billion.



How did TripAdvisor, a recent former subsidiary of Expedia, pull off such a gain when just a year and a half ago, it was an Expedia…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on August 14, 2013 at 8:54am — No Comments

Nearly 5.3 million tourist arrivals to Quang Ninh in seven months

Nearly 5.3 million tourist arrivals to Quang Ninh in seven months



Quang Ninh welcomed nearly 5.3 million tourists in the first seven months this year, a year-on-year rise of 12 percent and 70.3 percent of the year’s plan.



Of these, foreign arrivals reached more than 1.4 million, 55.2 percent of the year’s plan, and…

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Added by Active Travel Asia on August 14, 2013 at 5:13am — No Comments

How do we make guest happy?

Many people ask us:’’ why are you fully booked all the times and have a high direct bookings from guest?” our simple answer is “Keep our guests happy during their stay” because a happy hotel guest will want to come back and stay again. There is no better advertising than a glowing testimonial from a satisfied guest and we really want to share you how do we keep our guest happy:

Never make guest wait to check in:

We…

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Added by Nguyen Ngoc diep on August 14, 2013 at 12:44am — No Comments

Visiting the historic guerilla base of Minh Dam

Located on Chau Long-Chau Vien Mountain, not too far from the well-known five-star beach resort of Anoasis (Long Dat District, Ba Ria–Vung Tau Province), is Minh Dam which was a guerilla base during wartime (1933-1975).

 

Ba Ria–Vung Tau, Chau Long-Chau Vien Mountain, guerilla base of Minh Dam, Long Hai Beach, war museum

A view of Minh Dam Mountain.

Thanks to its advantageous…

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Added by nguyen to loan on August 14, 2013 at 12:34am — No Comments

The most beautiful beaches in Vietnam

Let’s explore the most romantic beaches in Vietnam this summer!

1. Tra Co, Mong Cai

Tra Co beach is relatively unspoiled and unpolluted as well as not being too rapidly urbanized. The coastline here is long, wide with big waves, and romantic sunsets. Visiting Tra Co beach, visitors can also enjoy fresh seafood caught from the sea.

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Added by nguyen to loan on August 14, 2013 at 12:33am — No Comments

whitewater rafting Costa Rica

Rafting the Pejibaye River, Turrialba, Costa Rica Looking for a Costa Rica family adventure out in nature? Spend a fun-filled day splashing in the mild…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on August 13, 2013 at 3:21pm — No Comments

Cuba's Cayo Coco: A Paradise Fit for a King



Governor Diego Velázquez was so overawed by lush beauty of this fabulous part of Cuba that he decided to call it the Jardines del Rey (King’s Gardens) in honour of the Spanish monarch Ferdinand the Catholic. And this Spanish explorer could not have thought of a more suitable name for the chain of islands…

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Added by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts on August 13, 2013 at 2:43pm — No Comments

Gibraltar: Experience a European Relic From Colonial Times

With its strategic position overlooking the strait that parts the Mediterranean from the Atlantic, Gibraltar remains in British hands. For tourists, it also makes an almost unique journey back to the colonial times when Britain ruled the world, reports Erik Bergin.

After the British handed back Hong Kong to China in 1997, there’s not much…

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Added by Traveling Erik on August 13, 2013 at 7:30am — No Comments

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