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Asia trip Videos

March 2, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Here are a few videos from our most recent trip in Asia. The first one is a few clips in Japan and the Maldives - the 2nd one is of our adorable niece in the village in Eastern Thailand. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Asia, Japan, Maldives, Thailand, Village

GranMonte Vineyards, All in the Family

February 26, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

After returning from Brunei and a quick day of rest we set out for the jungles of Khao Yai National Park and part of Thailand's "wine trail". GranMonte Vineyards located in the heart of the small Asoke Valley was the highlight of our day. This winery was founded by Thai couple Visooth and Sakuna Lohitnavy. Their daughter Visootha (or Nikki) is Thailand's first female winemaker (only in her 20's, she has many harvests ahead of her). The entire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Food & Wine · Tagged: Africa, Art, Australia, brunei, Dessert, Food and Wine, France, Harvest, Japan, London, Maldives, Music, National Park, Portugal, Restaurants, Romantic, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand

Visiting Male City, Maldives

February 20, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

It was hard leaving the resort today to start heading back to the "real world". Our sea plane took off in the early afternoon and dropped quickly from the sky to several also stunning resorts, picking up additional passengers who also looked somewhat depressed to be going home to cold weather countries this time of year. We spent the afternoon in Male (most of Male can be walked in merely several hours). This city is intruiging as is built on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Maldives, Mosque, Museum, Resort, Seafood, Tropical Fruit, Walking tour

Another day in Paradise, Maldives

February 16, 2011 by Dave5 Comments

Another day in Paradise. Roxy Maldives (formerly Zitahli Resort) is one of only two resorts in this entire atoll of islands. There's no one around once you get on a boat and head away from the island. Even on the island you don't see very many people except at meal times a few will wander in. Empty white sand beaches, coral reefs, a natural lagoon and azure water that beckons one for a swim are all part of the attraction of a stay here. Oh, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, Fishing, Maldives, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Sushi, Zitahli Resort

Cebu Paradise, History So Affluent

February 14, 2011 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

A surge of Faithful Catholic devotees at the Basilica's prayer sanctuary. The Philippine Islands would never be in its present popularity had it not been for the stroke of luck which led to the discovery of Cebu by the great explorer Fernando Magallanes who first sighted Samar, Cebu's neighboring island, on March 16, 1521. Unlike many of its interesting destinations, this central part of the Philippines certainly does an important milestone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Art, Asia, Beach, Bridges, Castle, China, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Internet, Maldives, Mountain Climbing, Museum, New York City

Roxy Maldives Resort (formerly Zitahli)

February 14, 2011 by Dave3 Comments

This morning we jumped in a 19 seater Maldivian Air Taxi seaplane for our 50 minute ride north to the private island where Roxy Resort and Spa is located (only 700 meters long by 250 meters wide island!). There are two commercial seaplane companies in the Maldives and we were on Maldivian Air Taxi. The companies are Canadian and Swedish owned - many of the pilots are from these countries. What a lifestyle! The pilot either barefoot or in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, Drinking, Lifestyle, Maldives, Resort, Spa, Taxi

Heading to the Maldives

February 12, 2011 by Dave2 Comments

We arrived in Male late last night after a several hour stop over in Colombo Sri Lanka. We were in Sri Lanka early last year for several weeks and would have liked to have explored more this time but we satisfied ourselves with using the free Internet consoles. It was wierd to land at country's capital city airport (Male). There were no lights here only the darkened ocean. Reminded me of a totally different reason for no lights - when I dropped … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Bangladesh, Beach, Hawaii, Internet, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Surfing

SpaFinder Names Top 10 Global Spa Trends for 2011

December 22, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

President Susie Ellis Predicts "Aging-Raging," An Explosion of Spa Brands, A Liberal Dose of Salt, and Dubs 2011 'The Year of Asia' Click here for a detailed version of SpaFinder's 2011 Spa Trend Report. NEW YORK, NY - December 22, 2010 - SpaFinder, Inc., the global spa and wellness resource, today announced its annual spa trend forecast, now in its eighth year. SpaFinder's Spa Trend Report identifies global spa trends that will influence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Asia, Canada, Caves, Celebrity, China, Culinary travel, Culture, Europe, Farming, Food and Wine, Garden, India, Internet, Japan, Lifestyle, Maldives, Markets, Massage, New York City

Hong Kong in December: A Great In-Between

January 7, 2010 by Anne BennettLeave a Comment

While most tourists prefer to head someplace warm and cozy to escape the cold of winter, I love to do just the opposite and head to Hong Kong. I am strangely drawn to the chill, the rains, and the wind. Besides, I also love the fact that while it is chilly, it does not snow, and no snow means no blizzards which is perfect for me. Hong Kong in winter is a refreshing and wonderful respite after an extended stay in tropical heat where it's 98 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bridges, Cambodia, China, Disneyland, England, Fashion, Fireworks, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, New York City, Philippines, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Waterfall

Travel Forums – September 2000

September 1, 2000 by DaveLeave a Comment

Travel Forums - Are you looking for an online forum in which you can write your travel opinions? Do you want to be able to interact with other travelers and share travel ideas, tips, and other information? We maintain the following travel forums for fellow travel enthusiasts: www.davestravelcorner.com/forums These forums are categorized by continent and subject matter. These forums has become a sounding wall for opinions and advice from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Airport, Bangkok Thailand, Los Angeles, Maldives, Resort

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