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Best Beaches in Halkidiki, Greece

November 1, 2019 by CorinaLeave a Comment

Halkidiki is the “3-finger” peninsula located in the northern part of Greece. Left in the shadow of Greece's famous destinations (Santorini, Corfu), Halkidiki is a real surprise for its visitors. It is known for its golden sand beaches and crystal-clear waters and for its proximity to Greece’s second largest city after Athens, Thessaloniki. It boasts the largeset monastic complex in the country, Mount Athos. Images that come to mind when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Beach, Greece, Paradise, Resort, Sand, Walking tour

Puerto Vallarta Recognized with Conde Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Aware for the Top 10 Small Cities in the World

October 28, 2019 by Dave1 Comment

NEW YORK — Condé Nast Traveler magazine announced the results of its annual Readers' Choice Awards, with Puerto Vallarta recognized as No. 5 among the "Top 10 Small Cities in the World." "We welcome this honor with open arms in Puerto Vallarta because it represents so many of the people who have visited our great shores," said Javier Aranda, Director of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board. "During the voting period, we read so many kind posts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Canada, Festival, History, Markets, Mexico, New York City, Paddle Boarding

3 Cruise Excursions Highlights in the Caribbean

October 24, 2019 by Shridhar KLeave a Comment

Scattered across the cerulean ocean is the Caribbean Islands, and the best time to visit these wonderful islands is from December to April when it’s slightly cooler and less humid. The average temperature is between 24-29°C, which makes these islands the perfect place to spend a few hours when traveling through the Caribbean Sea. Cruise excursions are one of the best ways to admire local destinations when you get off the ship. You could go for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Beach, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Castle, Coffee, Costa Rica, Cruising, Hiking, Ice Cream, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Rainforest, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wildlife

NewAir 15” Built-in 29 Bottle Dual Zone Compressor Wine Fridge

October 24, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

Remarkably after 14 years of visiting wineries up and down the Napa Valley and beyond, I've never owned a wine refrigerator. Rather, all wine acquired for aging has been stored under my parent's house in a dark and cold stable temperature environment. I've never kept more then a few bottles on hand at any one time. When NewAir reached out promoting several of their wine refrigerators, I was simultaneously intrigued and excited. And in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Reviews · Tagged: Beach, Drinking, Napa Valley, Wine Tasting

Tips For Travelling With Kids To Dubai For The First Time

October 14, 2019 by Manali SLeave a Comment

Dubai is a prominent city in the Middle East, as it is a major center of international trade and industries. However, it is also a popular tourist destination and many interested people arrive here for having a view of all tourist attractions of this place. They need to make prior bookings of the hotels in Dubai, as instant accommodation is almost impossible due to the huge foreign crowd in this city. Reputed travel agencies can help tourists in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Dolphin, Dubai, Fashion, Museum, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sports, Wildlife

Big Bear Continues to Deliver an Authentic Oktoberfest for 49 Years in a Row

October 8, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. – The true spirit of Bavaria comes to life in Big Bear Lake for nine consecutive weekends, which started Saturday, September 7 and ends November 2, 2019. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest represents Southern California’s most authentic Oktoberfest, which takes pride in being the closest thing to the original celebration in Munich, Germany. Just like the original, Big Bear starts its celebration in September and goes into October … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Bakeries, Beach, Beer, Big Bear, California, Germany, Los Angeles, Village, Wedding

Tortola, British Virgin Islands – October 2019

October 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

About an hour's ferry ride from Charlotte Amalie is Tortola, an island in the British Virgin Islands. If you make this crossing, bring your passport - you will need it to enter the country (which is a fairly smooth quick process). You disembark in Road Town - a colorful community (largest on the island) originally perched on the edges of the steep hillsides which drop down into the water. However, much of the town is now situated on what was the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Beach, Drinking, England, Garden, Passport, Restaurants, Sand, Shopping Mall, Taxi, Walking tour

Dhanushkodi – A Tale of Oceans and Ape Men

September 29, 2019 by The Clueless MuniLeave a Comment

The Legend Indian Hindu mythology has it that Lord Rama built a bridge some 50 kilometres long connecting India with Lanka (now Sri Lanka) off the coast of Tamil Nadu in South India to rescue his wife Sita from the evil clutches of the demon king Ravana. And he pulled off this engineering marvel with the help of his million-strong Vanara (Ape men) army along with magical ‘floating rocks’ and named it Rama Setu. (Rama’s Bridge) Valmiki further … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, Bridges, Fishing, History, India, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Road Trip, Sand, Sri Lanka, Trekking

The City of Dubai- Explore this Extravagant yet Magnetic City

September 23, 2019 by sumantluharLeave a Comment

Have you ever visited the city of Dubai? If yes, then you will relate to the city as well as I do. If no, then it’s the right time to add this amazing city to your bucket list. I lived in Dubai for almost 14 years and is where I was born and raised. So, what’s so special about Dubai and what makes this city different from others? Dubai is among the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest and the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Arabic, Architecture, Beach, Bus Travel, Culture, Desert, Dubai, England, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, Golf, History, Museum, Paradise, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Shopping Mall, Sports, Taxi

Seas the Day: Four World-Renowned Beaches in the Philippines

September 17, 2019 by Joshua Albern2 Comments

The Philippines holds the world’s most diverse ocean life hidden underneath the sea. Surrounded by white sand protecting the mesmerizing turquoise waters, Philippines’ amazing coastlines serve as a testimony to its divine nature, making it one of the most desired travel destinations all over the world. There are over 7000 islands in the Philippines with approximately 2000 of the islands being inhabited. Each island offers rich biodiversities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Asia, Beach, Easter, Garden, Naked, Nightlife, Palm Trees, Paradise, Philippines, Resort, Restaurants, Sand, Scuba Diving, Sports, Surfing, Walking tour, Wildlife

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