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Marquis Los Cabos Extends Deadline for ‘World’s Most Awesome Hotel Job’ Contest

April 5, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

One of the Next 500 Marquis Los Cabos Facebook Fans Will Win 2 Vacations Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico (April 5, 2010) - Coconut Keeper, Whale Spotter, Towel Fluffer - Oh My! The 237-suite beachfront Marquis Los Cabos Resort has extended the deadline to win a free-vacation by inventing the 'World's Most Awesome Hotel Job' in its debut Facebook contest. Now through April 30, the next 500 people to become Facebook Fans are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Art, Baja California, California, Canada, Golf, Internet, Massage, Mexico, National Geographic, Resort, Restaurants, Spa, Village

Yosemite – Valley Floor

by Dave · Leave a Comment

We heard someone once say that living in Mariposa County will turn you into a photographer. Perhaps just visiting Yosemite will do the trick. Picturesque locations await you from massive granite formations to amazing waterfalls, to sweeping mountain vistas to alpine lakes. 95% of the visitors to Yosemite National Park visit 5% of its total landmass - this 5% being the valley floor. As a result it is fairly easy to become immersed in Yosemite's … [Read more...]

Hostel Summer Sale 2009 by HostelBookers.com

July 30, 2009 by DaveLeave a Comment

Prices from just 3 per person per night. The heat is on as HostelBookers launches its first ever hostel summer sale with as much as 70% off selected European hostel prices in August. HostelBookers guarantees to offer the cheapest accommodation around, as rooms are available for as little as 3 per person per night. Over one hundred participating hostels throughout Malta, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Cyprus are offering the opportunity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, Coffee, Cyprus, Drinking, Garden, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Village

Spotlight on Two Luxury Resorts

July 18, 2009 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Palazzo Sasso (Italian Amalfi Coast) The Brando - Marlon Brando's Private Island, Tetiaroa (in construction - opening 2011) Ravello, 2009 - Perched on the cliffs of Ravello overlooking the Amalfi Coast and Mediterranean Sea, Palazzo Sasso commands one of the most extraordinary views in the world. For over ten years Sasso has enjoyed treating guests to the best and most luxurious hotel experience in one of the most breathtaking spots on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Drinking, Mediterranean, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Seafood, South Pacific, Spa, Tahiti, Village, Walking tour

The Island of the Eccentrics

June 7, 2009 by Lorena Di NolaLeave a Comment

You have to be a little eccentric to live here' - said Corinna as she welcomed us to her house. To many in the village she is more than eccentric: she is a witch. Dressed in a long black gown, her hair hidden in a headscarf, she is in no hurry to fight the rumour. When the superstitious villagers saw twenty foreign women getting off the water taxi, armed with an array of lotions and potions to fight mosquitoes and prevent sunburn, they had reason … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Beach, Bus Travel, Dancing, England, Food and Wine, Greece, Hiking, History, Markets, Music, Shopping Mall, Taxi, Village

The Terracotta Urns of Cuba’s Camaguey

May 15, 2009 by Habeeb SalloumLeave a Comment

"Camaguey is known as the city of tinajones (huge terracotta or earthenware urns). You will find them everywhere as you walk around town. They are a symbol of our city." Our guide smiled, then continued, "However, wives, beware! Do not let your husband drink from them! There is a legend that if a man takes a drink offered by a woman from a tinajone, he will fall in love with her and remain in Camaguey the rest of his life." In the bygone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Architecture, Beach, Caribbean, Cuba, Drinking, Museum, Sand, Scuba Diving, Shopping Mall, Spain, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Oman Wadi Bashing – May 2009

May 1, 2009 by Dave1 Comment

Oman Wadi Bashing - The country of Oman is a 4 wheel drivers dream with its open deserts, cheap gas, deep steep rocky remote canyons, and large sand dunes. Muscat is the capital and is a great place to rent a 4-whd vehicle ranging from Humvees, to Pathfinders and Land Rovers. Salalah is the largest city in the south and 4-whd rentals and outdoor opportunities also surround this part of Oman. Wadi's are everywhere in Oman and are essentially river … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Art, Desert, Oman, Palm Trees, Sand, Village, Wadi Bashing

Beli Iskar, Bulgaria

April 19, 2009 by Naomi Van WyngaardenLeave a Comment

The village of Beli Iskar is approximately an hour from the capital Sofia and located only a short distance from Borovets the oldest ski resort. Its appeal as a holiday destination exceeds not only the obvious winter attraction of snow sports. Although it is this that Bulgaria's mountain resorts are renowned for the activities available during the summer months are equally attractive and diverse. Sofia offers a range of interesting museums and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Bulgaria, Food and Wine, Journey, Resort, Restaurants, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, Sports, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

The Oriental Negros Delight

February 17, 2009 by Claire Marie AlgarmeLeave a Comment

When you are in Oriental Negros, you will get to see and experience the beauty of nature up-close and personal. Whether you are snorkeling, or boating with the dolphins, or kayaking at the twin lakes, the province never run short of surprises for its visitors. The provincial capital, Dumaguete City, is host to thousands of youngsters and adults pursuing a university life in an environment that is conducive to learning and relaxation. Silliman … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Dolphin, Drinking, Paradise, Philippines, River Rafting, Sand, Seafood, Village, Wildlife

The ‘Amazing Race’ For The REST OF US!!!

December 16, 2008 by DaveLeave a Comment

COMPETITOURS is a team travel competition where 17 pairs of teams will converge upon Europe for a 2 week 5 country trip, earning points by accomplishing a series of fun, offbeat and interactive challenges while experiencing the diversity of Europe's people, places and culture. At stake is a grand prize travel spree with up to 40 nights at any Starwood property worldwide, plus up to 4 intl. airline tickets and up to $6500 spending money. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Amazing Race, Art, Culture, Czech Republic, Eurail, Europe, Germany, Museum, Norway, Village, Wildlife

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