St. Augustine is a very old city - so old, in fact that it is celebrating its 450th year in existence.  Because of its age and rich history, people often come here looking for spirits, like the one at The St. Francis Inn, the oldest continuously operating inn in North America.…

By Dagmar Reinhard

Using their massive flukes (tail fins), the humpbacks (Megaptera novaeangliae) propel themselves through the water. Regularly, they catapult their 40 tons of body weight completely out of the water, landing with a tremendous splash.…

When you go on holiday, try to remember the following :

- Dress respectfully and be aware of local standards.



- Dress modestly at the religious sites.



- Before you leave home, check as much as you can about the religions, culture, traditions and local rules of the country you are visiting.



- Favour local foods.…

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 in NYC

Maya’s Gala “Around the World”, a black-tie event will take place on from 7-10 pm at the Ukrainian Institute of America at the Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion on 5th Ave and 79th St. in NYC. The evening will feature a night of international delights, including performers from around the world and a sampling of…

Winter, spring, summer or fall - every day is a beach day in Laguna Beach

Since, the majority of my life has revolved around San Francisco and Northern California, where  the weather tends to be 10 to even 20 degrees colder than our neighbors to the south, any chance for a warm beach day has always been something that I cherished.  In my early days as a surfer in Santa Cruz, I have always been drawn to the California…

If you have a dream to explore just any part of the earth, then go for the all-inclusive vacation packages. Your family including near and dear ones will mightily treasure the remarkable fun family vacations. Apart from family packages, there are also all inclusive vacations for singles, especially for young guys and girls. These Maldives vacations incidentally is a step closer to the nature…

by Cristóbal Ramírez



For some, Brussels on the surface doesn’t appear to offer all that much to admire – not just politically, but as a place to visit, with a bit of a reputation for being grey, boring, bureaucratic, even soulless. Like most stereotypes, blown way…

Cruising has been one of the fastest growing sectors in the travel industry for many years and recent industry figures indicate there is no sign of it slowing down anytime soon. Several cruise lines continue to build larger, more advanced ships and many are adding new itineraries and tour options every day. Savvy Travel Agents continue to make the majority of cruise bookings and earn good commissions doing so.

The popularity of…

For some people, history is a thing of the past, over and done with. But for others, history is something through which we can get in touch with our roots and learn something about ourselves and those who came before us. Throughout the world, there are many groups who strive to bring history to the masses, through re-enactment of specific events - such as battles - or…

Taj Mahal is a white marble catacomb fabricated by Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his adored third wife Mumtaz Mahal in 1648. Taj Mahal is World Heritage Site is perceived as the apex of Mughal Art in India. Mumtaz Mahal was trusted with the royal seal, her magnificence elegance and sympathy was numerous a subjects of writers and she traversed the Mughal Empire. She kicked the bucket bringing forth the Emperors' fourteenth youngster.Check out how you will enjoy …

Chennai is a city of peace with hustle and bustle, a city with crowds and lone streets, and a city with traditional as well as modern people. This city has been offering its share of success to the country with infrastructure developments on a massive scale. There are numerous tourist haunts and if you are seeking tranquility then the temples and churches is a great way to rejoice and enthrall with piousness. To accommodate its tourists,…

Kolkata, the mega city, is one of the most renowned cities even at the time of British Empire, which has one of the oldest operating ports. It was always known for its culture and tradition all over the world. And also not to forget the variety of food one can taste so to never forget. Once you visit you will realize why this metro city is so called “famous city” with luxurious Hotels in Kolkata.

There are numerous places, which one should not miss in his/her trip to this…

Thursday, October 15, 2015 / NYC

Join us for The Resolution Project's annual gala, Resolve 2015.. presented by Soulful Impact. Harvard Club of NYC. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening dedicated to philanthropy & sustainability.  The program will include a live performance by Grammy Award-winning artist, Estelle, an impressive live auction by Sotheby's, creative installations for…

More than a few non-Brits have at least vaguely heard of a place called Cornwall – maybe even that its duke is Prince Charles and its duchess Camilla (née Parker-Bowles), and that it's in the southwest of England. If they're really up on this 1,376-square-mile region, they know it's Celtic in heritage; boasts a dramatically craggy coast; has traditionally been big…

Many women  want to travel alone, or with other women,  and not a guy... a fact most men find very difficult to accept.



And while we think there are too many movies and books that give us too many images of women as helpless victims, the truth is that a majority of women say that security issues are their number one concern when traveling alone. Or even with female…

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Celeste Bartos Forum of The New York Public Library, NYC. FEATURING 40+ WINES! 

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