October 2013 Blog Posts (160)

Three Costa Rica teams to compete for gold in World Rafting Championships in New Zealand

New Zealand is about as far from Costa Rica as you can get. That’s where 21 Costa Rican men and women are headed at the beginning of November to compete in the World Rafting…

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Added by Shannon Farley on October 21, 2013 at 5:53pm — No Comments

Two Rival Cafés in Paris

On Boulevard Saint-Germain-des-Prés, sitting a short block away from each other, are rival cafés Café de Flore and Café Les Deux Magots.  They became rivals in the 1920’s and 30’s, when the intellectuals, writers, and artists of the period became loyal to one or the other.  On my recent trip to Paris, I decided to choose my own personal favorite.

 

Parisian cafés…

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Added by Pamela Peterson on October 21, 2013 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Aqua Elite Events #1 Luxury Rentals & Events Planning

Aqua Elite Events specializes in Luxury Rentalsand Event Planning. We carry a wide variety of Yachts, Exotic Cars, Private Jets, Limousine Service or Helicopter Rides. Our events vary from corporate, birthdays, weddings, bar mitzvah, you name it. Visit our website: http://www.aquaeliteevents.com/luxury-rentals/

Added by Jose Tobon on October 21, 2013 at 8:26am — No Comments

Statues Stand as Sentinels in Sarasota

St. Armands Circle in Sarasota is a surprisingly interesting place to visit. The powers that be have made the history of Sarasota absorbing even to those of us who don't consider themselves history buffs.

 

Take the 33 statues that are placed among the beautiful landscaping. Beautifully restored, and some of them new, they beckon the visitor to take a closer look…

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Added by Linda Batey on October 21, 2013 at 6:48am — 1 Comment

Whither Do Thou Lie, Philip Livingston? Hither or Thither?

One hates to split hairs. Especially the hairs of the dead. But a joyful discovery in my local cemetery was soon followed by an almost instant disappointment.

 

According to a few 19th-century published references, the remains of New York's own Philip Livingston--one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, on July 4, 1776--were buried in…

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Added by Eric K. Washington on October 20, 2013 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

Travel Trends: Comparing Last Year's Domestic Travel in September

Written by CheapOair



Now that we’re halfway through October, this seems as good a

time as any to take stock of Travel Trends, and to see where the travel industry was around this time

last year. As always, this will help you get a good gauge of what’s going…

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Added by Alisa on October 19, 2013 at 9:20am — No Comments

Istanbul Dining Gems: Tuck In & Tip Back Like a Turk at Traditional Meyhanes

by Asli Pelit

Imroz meyhane, Istanbul, Turkey Along with the dramatic blue waters of Turkey‘s Bosphorus, the opulent dome and minarets of Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia, travelers to Istanbulalways come away wowed by…

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Added by EnLinea Media on October 18, 2013 at 3:02pm — 1 Comment

Christmas Holiday Package Turkey

12 Day Christmas Holiday Package to Turkey. This package include 4 and 5 star hotel accommodations and the escorted bus tour departs from Istanbul on every December 19th, tour ends in Istanbul. With this guided bus tour you will discover Istanbul Old City Tour, Istanbul Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Blue Mosque, Istanbul Topkapi Palace, Gallipoli Battlefields Tour, Gallipoli…

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Added by PreciseTours.com on October 18, 2013 at 10:07am — No Comments

Development Growing Pains in Santa Teresa, a Costa Rica Beach Icon

Santa Teresa is one of those iconic Costa Rica tourism spots. Paradise found for so many international and Costa Rican tourists who “discovered” Santa Teresa’s pristine beaches, world-class surf breaks and lushly forested coastline. Yet as more and more travelers flock to experience these beautiful treasures,…

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Added by Shannon Farley on October 18, 2013 at 7:23am — No Comments

The Mystical Hills and Mountains of Guangxi Province

Travelers are often found in a trance staring at the very unique and stunning landscape of Guangxi Province, China. Described by some as a rare kind of paradise where plush green mountains dot the winding Li and Yulong Rivers. The cities that hold the most breathtaking views are located in Guilin and Yangshuo.

Guilin is a bustling city that was built up around many mountains and hills, the most famous and remarkable being Elephant Trunk Hill. Created completely by nature, this hill…

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Added by The China Guide on October 18, 2013 at 2:05am — No Comments

Hire car in hochiminh city

Hire car in hochiminh city

Located in the transition zone between the South East and the Mekong Delta, the terrain is lower city from north to south and from west to east. Uplands in the north - northeast and northwest part, averaging 10 to 25 meters. Interspersed with some hilly, up to 32 meters high as the hill Long Binh in District 9. In…

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Added by Vietnampathfinder on October 18, 2013 at 1:12am — No Comments

Great Tours in Manali – The Switzerland of India

Manali is a famous tourist destination in India where travelers prefer to cherish their vacation trips pleasingly. It is one of the most attractive tourist spots in India that gets tourists around the world. The marvelous and pleasurable natural beauty makes holidaymakers spellbound. The mother nature of the destination forms with inviting green mountain tops, great Himalayas…

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Added by saurabh on October 18, 2013 at 1:05am — No Comments

Adventure Trips in India - Well-known Places

This assorted and huge land involving India presents adequate possibilities intended for venture athletics. There are lots of amazing spots on this nation which can be very well liked involving visitors and experience aficionados by around the globe. There is certainly wonderful prospect of voyage travel and leisure in this particular state. New world trip, mountain climbing,…

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Added by saurabh on October 18, 2013 at 1:00am — No Comments

Best Costa Rica all-inclusive resort vacations

All-inclusive resorts make vacation planning easy. Everything you need – place to stay, meals, activities, entertainment – is included in one price. You don’t have to worry about the details, hidden extras or going over budget. Going to an all-inclusive resort is truly a no-worry vacation.

All-inclusive resorts in…

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Added by Shannon Farley on October 17, 2013 at 11:52pm — No Comments

Are Travel Marketers Wasting Their Time on Social Media?

How surprising is this: In the second half of last year, fewer that 1% of visitors arrived at a hotel or travel booking site, "via a social media link or a link shared by by a friend. So reports Hotelmarketing.com…



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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on October 17, 2013 at 1:36pm — 2 Comments

New Hampshire's Manor on Golden Pond a Complete Escape

manorgolden4 Manor on Golden Pond is named after the hit movie classic On Golden Pond starring Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda. Heck, the cast and crew stayed here during the 1981 filming which was a huge PR boost for a village of a few specialty shops and marina on Squam Lake. Although monumental, this movie is but one event weaved into the much broader fabric of time in New Hampshire's Lakes…

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Added by Steve Mirsky on October 17, 2013 at 9:53am — No Comments

CHƯƠNG TRÌNH MYANMAR SEA GAMES 27

CHƯƠNG TRÌNH SEA GAMES 27

HÀ NỘI – YANGON –NAYPYIDAW -  KYAIKHTIYO – BAGO -  BAGAN – YANGON – HÀ NỘI

(08 ngày / 07 đêm – Hàng không VN)

Ngày khởi hành: 11 – 18 / 12/ 2013

* Các chương trình tour Myanmar khác…

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Added by Dulichthamhiem on October 16, 2013 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Three top Costa Rica teams compete for gold in world rafting

New Zealand is about as far from Costa Rica as you can get. That's where 21 Costa Rican men and women are headed at the beginning of November to compete in the World Rafting…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on October 16, 2013 at 6:29pm — No Comments

Getting the Kids Skiing in One Weekend at Skytop Lodge in Pennsylvania's Poconos

Figuring out a way to get my kids to learn how to ski exhausted me.

 

It was mainly the tedious, multi-faceted preparation/research process that freaked me out, like deciding on a destination that was easily accessible from my home in northern New Jersey.  And choosing a resort that was appealing, well-reviewed, and as parent-friendly as it was…

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Added by Travel Daddy on October 16, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

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