September 2011 Blog Posts (160)

Voluntourism and the Joy of Travel

Customized itineraries are an important aspect of authentic luxury travel. These days we like to focus on our individual interests and leave room in the…

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Added by Elizabeth Hansen on September 22, 2011 at 9:30am — No Comments

Russia's geographical friend

Surfing through the Internet I found some interesting stuff  about Russia's closest neibourh- Finland, http://tours-tv.com/en/finland 

 

1. the country has over 188000 lakes with 98000 islands!



2. They have a wife carring championship



3. A cell phone throwing …

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Added by Dneprovoy Alexey on September 22, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

Fantasy Fest 2011 in Key West: What's On When

The 2011 Fantasy Fest celebration in Key West is the 32nd year of weeklong  fun on and around Duval Street and this year it runs from Friday October 21 to Sunday October 30.



This year’s theme is “ Aquatic Afrolic “ and please note that some of the  events listed below are official and sanctioned by the Fantasy Fest committee  that oversees the event and some events that are “unofficial” may require you to  check with locals to confirm that they are still scheduled on their…

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Added by Ann, TS on September 22, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

Protecting Women Travelers

TOURISM & MORE'S "TOURISM TIDBITS"

For September 2011

Protecting the Female Traveler

 

 

Since the inception of modern tourism women have played a significant role in the development of the world's largest composite industry.  The tourism industry is proud of the fact that as one of the world's newest industries, women have played a profound role in tourism success. One only needs to attend almost any tourism or travel industry conference and to quickly…

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Added by Peter Tarlow on September 21, 2011 at 5:07pm — 3 Comments

Two Tuscan Gems You Won't Want to Miss!

Fascinating take on two oft-overlooked Tuscan gems to visit

Added by Dawn M. Barclay on September 21, 2011 at 11:54am — No Comments

5 Top Eurodestinations for Fall

Wonder where to go in September and October for the best holiday experience? As summer turns to fall (it already did, but we are not ready to admit it), foliage turns from green to a palette of colors, and completely transforms the scenery. Crisp fall days are perfect for the last festivities of the season, and romance, of course. The weather is perfect for long walks in the cities and outdoors, last days in the garden, gathered around the BBQ with family and friends. Find out where…

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Added by Velimira Velikova on September 21, 2011 at 11:18am — No Comments

San Diego, California, Restaurant Deals

California is known for its great restaurants and many of the best ones are in San Diego.



If you’re lucky (or were clever enough to plan ahead) your vacation will coincide with San Diego Restaurant…

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Added by Elizabeth Hansen on September 21, 2011 at 9:38am — No Comments

Exploring the Scenic Beauty of Kerala, "God's Own Country"

 

                                                                 

 

Kerala tours are very popular with tourists from across the world. God’s own country as Kerala is known has wide variety of tourist attractions. On landing in Kerala, you would be overwhelmed by the majestic charm of the local culture,…

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Added by Indianrove on September 21, 2011 at 9:21am — No Comments

Poas Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

In Costa Rica you can find many national parks and protected areas; being these, the main tourist highlights of each area. The most visited tourist destinations in the country are very close or into a national park area, for example Manuel Antonio with its national park, Monteverde with the cloud forest reserve and Fortuna with the Arenal Volcano National park. As you can see, one of the main reasons for visiting Costa Rica is the contact with nature and biodiversity offered all over the… Continue

Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on September 21, 2011 at 8:51am — No Comments

Heart-Gripping Attractions In Rajasthan Tour

Rajasthan is the place for Rajputana people who were brave and gallant. This place is the combination of art, history, culture and many other things. Here the tourists can enjoy ancient forts, lakes, local flavor, museums, palaces and different temples. All these things make this place a royal land of Rajputs. It is said that rajasthan is a domiciliation of tourists which presents cultural, adventure, wild life, rural and the splendor of Rajasthan tourism.

There are many tourists…

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Added by Global Tourism India on September 21, 2011 at 7:11am — No Comments

Sunderbans National Park The Home Of Royal Bengal Tiger

When any person talks about the Royal Bengal Tigers and the most charismatic location on the planet Earth then it is sure that we are talking about none of the other place other than Sunderbans. Sunedarbans National Park is situated in the Paragans district of West Bengal in India. This place is made up of 54 small islands which are crisscrossed by several distributaries of the Ganges. This National Park extends to a vast area of 6526 sq…

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Added by Global Tourism India on September 21, 2011 at 7:10am — No Comments

Canal boating in Northern Wales

http://www.examiner.com/destinations-travel-in-national/canal-boating-northern-wales

 

A great way to see the countryside.

Added by Sandra & John Scott on September 21, 2011 at 7:00am — No Comments

Jim Corbett National Park: Heavenly Experience Of Wildlife

Jim Corbett National Park is well known tiger conservation in India located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Jim Corbett national park has tiger population of around 160, which makes it citadel of national animal of India. However on 2nd of April 2011 a tigress at the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand was declared dead after it succumbed to injuries on Saturday. Nevertheless Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the deputy Chairman of Indian Planning Commission said on Thursday in a gathering…

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Added by Global Tourism India on September 21, 2011 at 7:00am — No Comments

Golden Triangle India Packages

When traveling in India, there are certain things that you must never miss and there are certain places you must always place in your itinerary. North Indian sites are not to be missed when you’re looking to experience a mix of ancient Indian heritage and modernism. The northern parts are after all the historical and political center of the country.

North India Golden Triangle Packages – The Types Available

When you consult tour operators in India about North India…

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Added by Abhinav kumar on September 21, 2011 at 5:52am — No Comments

October fest's fun!

Thies week is great for everyone who loves beer...Yeah, the October fest has started! So, I'd like to mention some interesting facts about October fest's home land: Germany - http://tours-tv.com/ru/german

 

There are over 82 million people in Germany. It is the most densely populated country in the world. The Germans have kept 31% of the country covered with forests and woodlands. There is the feeling of wilderness all around you.…

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Added by Dneprovoy Alexey on September 21, 2011 at 4:00am — No Comments

TripAdvisor Hits 50 Million Mark. Last Hurrah?



TripAdvisor Hits 50 Million Mark. Last Hurrah?



The Champagne should have been popping in the Massachusetts offices of TripAdvisor when it was announced that the review giant just became the first stand-alone travel site to top 50 million unique visitors a month.



Using data from… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on September 20, 2011 at 5:36pm — 4 Comments

Traveling With Francoise Next Live Broadcast

TWF will be broadcasting live from the Lake Tahoe Beach and Ski Club this Sunday. Listen live via the Internet on www.travelingwithfrancoise.com .  Every time I visit the Lake Tahoe area I find something new.  If you have a favorite restaurant for thing to do in LT let me know and I'll check it out and perhaps talk about it on the radio show.

Added by Traveling With Francoise on September 20, 2011 at 5:22pm — No Comments

Hoi An, Vietnam - Part 2 (The Photo Tour)

Ever since I bought my new Nikon I hve been yearning to learn how to use it better than I do. If you know what the acronym RTFM means, it barely applies in this case. The camera has more features than I can find time to use while travelling. I always find myself trailing my wife and our guide by 50 steps while I try to frame a decent shot. She gets the low down on where we are and then I try to catch up. Consequently I leave the camera on the auto setting most of the time, which defeats the…

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Added by Forrest Walker on September 20, 2011 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Oktoberfest 2011: Mountains of Bratwurst, Oceans of Beer

Why is Munich's famous Oktoberfest called Oktoberfest if it's mostly in September?

The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 to honor the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig's marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The festivities began on October 12, 1810 and ended after five days with a horse race. During the years, the celebrations were repeated and, later, the festival was extended and moved…

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Added by Velimira Velikova on September 20, 2011 at 10:22am — No Comments

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