Last summer we went on holiday to Spain on the Costa Brava. We stayed at the Hotel Merce in Pineda de Mar (www.pinedademar.org). We loved this hotel. The food is very good, Spanish cuisine, with breakfast and abundant fruit and vegetables from the garden of the hotel owners. The rooms are good and with a cheap price. What distinguishes this hotel is its family and friendly atmosphere of the owners and staff of the Hotel. You feel in Spain. They … [Read more...]
The Best Travel Book I Read in 2010
This list compiled by Scott Lackey, Sanctuare Lola Akinmade, @lolaakinmade: The Shadow of the Sun by Ryszard Kapuscinski Best Travel Writing compiled by Traveler's Tales 2010 Marco Polo Didn't Go There by Rolf Potts Catherine Amorose The Lost Girls: 3 Friends. 4 Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World by Jennifer Baggett, Holly Corbett, Amanda Pressner Ellen Barone, @ellenbarone: Lost Angel Walkabout … [Read more...]
The 2011 Travelers GO/NO Go List
Los Angeles, CA - 22 December 2010 - The website has published the ultimate New Year's resolution wish list for travelers, with their '2011 Travelers GO/NO Go List' for those looking for something different. "Serious travelers want authentic, exciting and participatory adventures nowadays," says the website, "they want to visit places that seem exotic, places that are new on the horizon and that offer them a chance to get out of their comfort … [Read more...]
Fun Under the Sun Just Got Much More Personal in The Bahamas
Eco-Hotel Openings, Major Resort Plans and Niche Excursions Heighten the Vacation Experience NASSAU, The Bahamas - December 16, 2010 - Sapphire waters, endless beaches and 'it's five o'clock somewhere' - you've heard it all before, right? Wrong. While beautiful beaches and Bahama Mamas are staples of any visit to The Islands Of The Bahamas, consumers looking for more personalized itineraries are in for a surprise as the destination transforms … [Read more...]
Charity Folks & Jet Blue Airways Team up to Auction Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences
Charity packages include exciting travel, sports and celebrity-driven events to benefit KaBOOM! and DoSomething.org AUCTION ENDS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 AT 3:00PM EDT Online auction leader Charity Folks has teamed up with Jet Blue Airways for their 'Bid for Good' online auction to benefit KaBOOM! and DoSomething.org. Bidders will get the opportunity to bid on more than 60 destination trips and other unique celebrity and sports experiences. … [Read more...]
Parrot Heads to Rock in Key West Nov. 4-7
KEY WEST, Florida Keys -- Several thousand fans of singer/songwriter/author Jimmy Buffett, known as Parrot Heads, are making an annual pilgrimage to the subtropical island that inspired many of Buffett's hits. The 19th annual Parrot Heads in Paradise Meeting of the Minds convention, titled "Gypsies in the Palace" after a Buffett tune about rowdy guests, is scheduled Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 4-7, in Key West. Buffett's home during some of … [Read more...]
All Inclusive Deals, Bahamas
From the World's First Island Island-Inclusive Vacation to Boutique All-Inclusive Resorts, Travelers can Experience a Hassle-Free Bahamas Getaway NASSAU, Bahamas - Sept. 7, 2010 - Uncrowded beaches, eco-inspired lodging and blissfully tranquil surroundings may not sound like your typical all-inclusive resort experience; but travelers to The Bahamas can expect these simple pleasures in paradise on their next island getaway. Boutique resorts … [Read more...]
Construction Progresses on the Brando
Luxury Eco-Resort Slated to Open in Late 2012 on Marlon Brando's Private Island, Tetiaroa TETIAROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA (August 20, 2010) - Located on the French Polynesian island of Tetiaroa and a product of the late Marlon Brando's vision, construction on The Brando is progressing steadily with completion slated for late 2012. Pacific Beachcomber, S.C., developer of the highly anticipated resort, is proud to report a number of updates. … [Read more...]
Anguilla is a tropical paradise of tranquility
Thirty three beaches beckon tourists I didn't see any Kentucky Fried Chicken or Burger King franchises on the island of Anguilla. In fact, I didn't locate any chain restaurants on the island. A local told me that Subway once opened a restaurant on the island, but it didn't last long. There also are no large cruise ships, no casinos and no nude bathing. Cruise ships can't go to the island because there isn't a port large enough to handle them. … [Read more...]
Hangzhou: Marco Polo Called it the Most Magnificent City in the World
When I asked our guide to describe Hangzhou, he said: " We in China say, 'above is heaven; down here Hangzhou." His, were no idle words. They had a ring of truth. Marco Polo, the medieval traveller and the first Westerner to visit Hangzhou, was stunned with its beauty and described it as 'the City of Paradise.' China National Tourism has named it 'China's Best Tourist City' and other organizations have labelled it as 'China's Happiest … [Read more...]
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