This is a friendly cosmopolitan capital for all tastes. Everyone speaks English, its safe and Im told, the cleanest city in Europe. It is virtually graffiti free as I stroll the elegant Esplanade. This is the boulevard of trendy shops and cafes. The sidewalks are heated. So much culture...
The region of the Costa Blanca Spain is one of the most popular tourist destinations, and Benidorm is at the heart of this region. Benidorm is 45 kilometers east of Alicante, another popular destination, and it really hops during the summer season. With thirty discos and a thousand restaurants,...
Marriage Counseling: Seven Tips For a Great Family Vacation
Too many family vacations end in disaster because of unrealistic expectations or poor planning according to Barbara Bartlein, author of Why Did I Marry You Anyway? 12.5 Strategies for a Successful Marriage (Cumberland House...
Glencoes spring sky looked bleak; wrathful clouds glared, threatening imminent showers. Columns of light penetrated the cloud, stood as sentinels guarding entrance to the sweeping valley. The scent of springtime was in the air; a new harvest was approaching.
Animals all around were...
When you make the decision to go to Marlin Lodge Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique, be careful who you tell, because most people still think it is unsafe, and those folk who know anything at all about Mozambique will probably never speak to you again.
You fly into...
Maremma is considered amongst the wonderful getaways to the world that is flooded with the emotions of romance and fun. The region has a blend of different features that can never be found in a single place. The region has glimpses of ancient civilization, wonderful natural landscape, culinary...
The name Maremma reminds the beautiful landscape driven by the horse-ridden cattle breeders. The Maremma was called so because of its marshy land that was once unsuitable for cultivation.
The Etruscan coastline in Maremma represents a harmonious association of art and history. The...
In the past century, Berlin has undergone more identity shifts than Bob Dylan. Too many people, Berlin evokes unfortunate images of World War II or stereotyped images of lederhosen, but the reality is that Berlin is a vibrant city of the 21st century. Often the conflict between Old Berlin and...
The sea roars, whipped into a frenzy by the Atlantic winds racing across the bay. The waves look good today, surfers will be out for sure. Come rain or shine, these boys are dedicated.
You can taste the salty spray as it draws you towards the water. The familiar smell of seaweed was home....
Lake Winnipesaukee nestles in the foothills of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Its the states largest body of water and one of the deepest. Centered in the popular vacation area known as the Lakes Region it provides 4-season pleasure for millions every year.
Before Europeans visited...
The Marari Beach Resort in Kerala is in a superb, if a touch isolated location on a totally unspoiled beach about an hour south of Cochin. The hotel has been deliberately built to be eco friendly, has wonderful facilities and gorgeous self-contained villas with open-air bathrooms.
If you...
The capital of Iowa, Des Moines is an excellent destination for the family centered vacation. There is the Blank Park Zoo which is actually very beautifully landscaped. Then there is the State Historical Museum and the Science Center of Iowa. A good place to visit with the whole family is the...