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Walking Tour of Hue Citadel, Vietnam.

I was in Vietnam last November - was lucky to catch Hanoi's weather at its best, and was even luckier to find Central Vietnam at its sunniest (a fluke, I'm assured by people who know the place). The sunburn I got from tramping all over Hue was worth it.

Here's a walking tour of the Hue Citadel that I wrote up, might give you an idea as… Continue

Added by Mike Aquino on February 7, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Sunny Sequim on the Olympic Peninsula

Sequim, Port Angeles and the Olympic Peninsula have so much to offer. Enjoy these recent promotional videos commissioned by our local community. Perhaps you’ll be inspired to come stay with us and enjoy all that the area has to offer.

Posted on George Washington Inn's blog:
http://georgewashingtoninn.wordpress.com/2010/01/23/destination-sequim/

Added by George Washington Inn on February 6, 2010 at 10:13am — No Comments

An Inn for All Seasons

When the new owners of The Inn of the White Salmon acquired the vintage hotel located in the scenic hub of one of the Pacific Northwest's richest recreational and viticultural areas, they had a clear vision. The guest rooms were a dated hodgepodge of grandmother's attic furnishings and the amenities were minimal. Today, the inn has been transformed into one of Washington's great European-style boutique inns, offering deluxe suites and… Continue

Added by Allen Cox on February 5, 2010 at 2:47pm — 1 Comment

Africa Cup of Nations: Young Ghana team falter in the final

Last Sunday, on a cold day in London, I was settled in for a day of sport which of…

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Added by Harry Bunnell on February 5, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Dubrovnik day and Festivity of St. Blaise

City of Dubrovnik and his patron St. Blaise living in the unbreakable connection for a centuries. Besides being the patron of the city, the figure of St.. Blaise is included in the symbolism of Dubrovnik and its history: the flag of Dubrovnik has the image of the saint, the money in the…

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Added by Viator Travel on February 5, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments

SouthAmerica.travel Celebrates 10 Years of Travel to South America

2009 marks SouthAmerica.travel’s ten year anniversary arranging comprehensive tours through South America with the idea of delivering a European-style 4**** and 5***** experience to the sophisticated traveler. The company is nowadays widely recognized in the travel industry, and has a broad understanding not just of the diverse regions they cover, from the equator to the South Pole, but also of the organization of tours for individuals as well as any sized groups throughout South America. This… Continue

Added by SouthAmerica.travel on February 3, 2010 at 4:37pm — No Comments

Bénin: tourism profile of a unique west African country

Bénin, a former French Colony in the Central West of Africa lies east of Togo, west of Nigeria and south of Burkina Faso and Niger. It is one of the smallest countries in West Africa, and is a place of unusual beauty. This destination is home to rich natural and cultural…

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Added by West Africa Discovery on February 3, 2010 at 12:03pm — No Comments

Matador Travel: 6 Unusual Things to do in Beijing

My recent article on Matador Travel gives six offbeat adventures in Beijing, after you've visited the Imperial Palace and Tiananmen Square. For example:

Ride a Tandem Bike around Houhai Lake

Houhai Lake is one of the hippest spots in Beijing. It’s also known as the “back lake” and is surrounded by restaurants, bars, coffee houses, and boutiques set along… Continue

Added by Shelley Seale on February 2, 2010 at 12:08pm — No Comments

The 2nd Global Serviced Apartment Industry Report

“The number of Serviced Apartments has grown by over 15% to nearly 524,000 units worldwide in the last year…”

…says

Charles McCrow, MD - The Apartment Service and publisher of the 2010 Global Serviced Apartments Industry Report (GSAIR 2010).

The Apartment Service is pleased to announce the publication of the second Global Serviced Apartment Industry Report. This edition is an update to the report published in September 2008.

“…In comparison with our last… Continue

Added by Bard Vos on February 2, 2010 at 10:07am — No Comments

Laos Overview

On the journey to conquer the beauty of unspoiled nature and culture over Asian countries, Laos is one of the “can not be missed” destinations. Despite the development of the tourist industry in Van Vieng, Luang Prabang and parts of the Mekong Delta, Laos still remains a small country with a primitive infrastructure; it has no railroads, a… Continue

Added by Cao Thi Van on February 2, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments

The surprise in an 'Ambigu' Dinner

“Ambigu”18th Century Dining Experience Wows Writers

St. Augustine, Florida (February 1, 2010) Chef Jean-Stephane Poinard possesses a deep passion for pleasing guests in his St. Augustine restaurant, Bistro de Leon. Hosting 16 travel and food journalists January 28 was another opportunity to lavish his culinary talents on discerning industry professionals who were searching for something unique to be included in their travel stories. The Ambigu*, a traditional form of a… Continue

Added by Leigh Cort on February 1, 2010 at 3:55pm — No Comments

Airport Security

Don't get me wrong, I am all for safe and secure travel. What really annoys me is that there are many airports in the UK now that are charging passengers a fee to use a 'fast lane' service. This fee can be anything from £3 to £10 per passenger depending on the time of day or how busy the airport is.

This, in my view is scandalous.

What makes this even worse is that there are incentives from on airport services that offer free passes to use the 'fast lane', such as airport parking or… Continue

Added by andy mossack on February 1, 2010 at 5:08am — No Comments

Myanmar Tea Shop - Where Friends are Made

Just like British people love tea drinking, we Burmese people also have a penchant for tea. Teashops are an important and integral part of life in Myanmar.

As a foreigner who first arrives to Myanmar, you will be surprised to see so many teashops in Yangon and almost everywhere in Myanmar. The… Continue

Added by Shwe Ei on January 28, 2010 at 6:42am — 2 Comments

How Do You Unpack After a Trip?

The most-viewed article on my website, SmartWomenTravelers.com is Top 7 Tips for Packing Your Suitcase. But unpacking my suitcase is actually a bigger chore than packing it! This got me thinking about the different ways that people unpack their suitcases.

Upon returning from a trip, my husband immediately (and I mean immediately!) opens up his luggage, gets his dirty clothes into the washer and totally… Continue

Added by Carol Margolis on January 27, 2010 at 9:41pm — No Comments

Experience business travel Kenya, classy affordablePackage with a special touch.

When you think of WIFI what comes to mind? Large cities, modern hotels, hotel lobbies in the city, airport lounge, coffee café and so on. It’s all about modern. In this world today almost everything if not all has gone online. Internet is everything. You can find almost all you need on the internet.This is what successful business is all about. …

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Added by Duma Afrika Treks and Safaris on January 27, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Travel around Hanoi

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a city of lakes, shaded streets and verdant public parks. Come to Hanoi, you will have a chance to explore the rich cultural heritage with the Old Quarter, I'm very exciting to go around Old Quater by cyclo, walking in Old Quater to buy clothers( Hang Dao Street), some gifts, prominent delicious Vietnamese cuisine as well as other… Continue

Added by Cao Thi Van on January 26, 2010 at 11:03pm — No Comments

Could Tourism Help Save Haiti?

The brouhaha that’s erupted in the past several days about the “questionable taste” of Royal Caribbean bringing its passengers to a leased beach at Labadee (aka Labadie), onHaiti‘s north coast, is a good example of the inevitable awkwardness in…

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Added by David Paul Appell on January 23, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Why I fell in love with New York

By Samuel P.N. Cook

When I tell people that I own a tour company in New York City, the first question I get is, “So you are from New York?” I have to then explain to them that no, I actually just moved to New York a year and a half ago, and I started my business shortly after that. How is that someone who barely knows New York City can open a tour company dedicated to New York City tourism? Well, it is for the simple reason that I never liked New York City, until I actually spent… Continue

Added by Uncle Sam's New York on January 22, 2010 at 4:18pm — No Comments

Africa Cup of Nations: The story so far

When writing my last blog I was anticipating the start of the Cup. Sadly the terrorist attack on the Togo team bus has overshadowed the competition; my thoughts go out to the family and friends of those who were attacked. Whilst I do not want to get too political in this blog I feel the need to question the negative comments towards Africa, especially comments from certain… Continue

Added by Harry Bunnell on January 22, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Travel Tips for Road Warriors--and Hoteliers

I had a dream that it was already the end of 2010 and I was looking back at my year of travel. What I saw in my dream was a year where the travel industry really focused on female travelers.

I can feel the thick shampoo in my hair, the luxurious towels, a scent of lavender emanating from my plush pillow. I am healthier and fitter than I’ve ever been thanks to the Pilates and Yoga classes offered by hotels and the nutritional food enjoyed from hotel restaurants and mini-bars. I… Continue

Added by Carol Margolis on January 7, 2010 at 3:23pm — 1 Comment