The Galapagos Islands are among the most popular tourist hot spots of South America, topping the list with Peru's Machu Picchu and the shared Brazilian/Argentine wonder, Iguazu Falls. As a consequence of the islands' appeal, mainland Ecuador is often relegated to a short stopover enroute to the coastal launching point. Visitors choosing to skip the continent and tour only the islands are missing a country with some of the most diverse tourism … [Read more...]
GPSmyCity.com’s City Walk iPhone Apps Make Traditional Bus Tours Obsolete
One of the most popular ways to explore a new city is the dependable tour bus ride. The relaxing journey past famous landmarks can be both educating and entertaining, and one does not need to worry about losing his way in a foreign city. GPSmyCity, an iPhone software start-up company based in Las Vegas, is offering travel software (also known as an app) that turns an iPhone into a trusted tour guide helping visitors navigate independently and … [Read more...]
Adventure Travel in the Third World
Adventure Travel in the Third World by Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin If the first sentence in the book, "I want to go where tourists don't go" sounds appealing, then this is a book you must read! Everything you need to know to survive in remote & hostile destinations. This book covers how to minimize risks and stay healthy in dangerous situations abroad. It includes information about how to select guides, how to bribe and smuggle as last … [Read more...]
New Museums, Shopping Centers – Cool Architecture in Germany’s Magic Cities defies “Normal”
Nothing is just "normal" in Germany - museums, concert halls and even shopping centers are breathtaking architectural masterpieces in the cities belonging to Germany's Magic Cities association, including Berlin, Cologne, Dresden, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Leipzig, Munich and Stuttgart. Combining form and function, cutting-edge design and attention to detail, great innovations in architecture and design from the Brandhorst Museum … [Read more...]
Summer Shangrila Santa Monica
Summer of Shangri-LA Begins with a Splash! Suite 700, The Courtyard and Ditch Day Fridays make their Debut at hotel Shangri-LA in Santa Monica Sweeping Ocean Views, Summery Cocktails, and Courtyard & Rooftop Dining Make Tamie Adaya's Hotel Shangri-La This Summer's Nexus of Fun. SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (April 2010) -- The Summer of Shangri-La is off to an early start, as the iconic Santa Monica Hotel Shangri-La launches Suite 700, The … [Read more...]
Jetsetter Emerges from Beta in Time to Cure Summer Vacations from a Case of the Ordinaries
Leading Private Sales Site Emerges From Beta with Site Redesign, New Features and New Consumer Spokesperson Jetset Farryn NEW YORK, NY (April 8, 2010) Jetsetter ( www.jetsetter.com ), the private sales site that helps leisure travelers discover and purchase the world's best vacations and most memorable experiences, launches after six months in Beta. Jetsetter has emerged as the leading private sales site thanks to its eclectic inventory, … [Read more...]
New Online Travel Site, ExperienceHollywood.com
New Online Travel Site, ExperienceHollywood.com, Powered by Universal Studios HollywoodSM, Offers Convenient One-Stop Vacation Booking to Hollywood's Preferred Hotels and Attractions Universal City, California Booking a vacation in Hollywood, California just became foolproof with the introduction of ExperienceHollywood.com, a new full-service online travel site powered by Universal Studios Hollywood, designed to connect hotel, air … [Read more...]
Mayor Villaraigosa Helps Launch “Visit Hollywood 2010”
New Attractions, New and Renovated Hotels and Restaurants Plus Key Anniversaries for Celebrity Landmarks Inspires Visit Hollywood 2010 Program and Discounts Los Angeles, CA, April 1, 2010-- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined by leaders of the Hollywood hospitality and tourism industries, launched the new 'Visit Hollywood 2010' program today, celebrating landmark anniversaries, the opening of new attractions, the introduction of … [Read more...]
Travel Guide To Ho Chi Minh City In Vietnam
Why should you visit Vietnam? If ever there was a reason to spend a holiday in Vietnam, it would be to immerse yourself in the Oriental Neverland whose possession changed the world. The once known only for its importance as a battleground for giant superpowers, Vietnam has emerged independent and flourishing with its mysterious spices and overwhelming architecture. The blending of European culture and Southeast Asian inscrutable charm is reason … [Read more...]
Turkey Welcomes You
"Turkish hospitality is impossible to ignore", proclaims the in-flight magazine as I fly to Bodrum. You can't miss it when you set foot in the airport: the welcome visa costs $20. By the exit, the passengers are greeted by a forest of A4 sheets with the names of the people to take to the hotel. It is nice to go to an unknown place, and find somebody waiting for you and calling you by name: in this case, Turkish hospitality will set you back $40. … [Read more...]
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