May 2012 Blog Posts (194)

A day in Kansas…

Traveling to Uruguay is a complex process, and some people might wonder if its worth it. The answer: definitely. When asked why people love it here, this is how they answer:

A Gorgeous Mosaic of Cultures: Yes, New York City Mayor David Dinkins used that phrase back in the 1990s to describe his beloved home town, but here, it truly applies. Uruguay offers a culture that combines a bit of Europe, a bit of South America, and a touch of what people call Eisenhower's America. The…

Ladakh is one of the most attractive tourist spots in India. Surrounded by the mountains on both the sides this snow land incorporates beauty, peace, calmness and serenity and is the perfect holiday destination for summers. Ladhak is also popular among tourist loving adventure sports as it offers unique adventures in trekking, mountaineering and white water rafting.

Tourism in Ladakh has increased remarkably in past few years, majorly because of development of good hotels in the…

If you are surfing the net looking for holiday ideas then you can stop right now as I have them! Just a short flight time from the UK and you can be in the beautiful country of Portugal. Apart from the obvious attractions which are great beaches and warm ocean waters, Portugal has a holiday type…

Golden Sands is a resort town on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast in the municipality of Varna. It is adjacent to a national park of the same name. The resort is located 18 km north of downtown Varna and is virtually connected to the city by a continuous swath of resorts and villa…

Long flights followed by long meetings and nerve wracking presentations. Should I use PowerPoint or shouldn't I? Should I make a joke here and there or stick with the serious approach? Yeah, I'll stick with the serious approach because maybe what I think is funny, they won't think is funny.…

In the African bushes, Each and every species of animals have been found to have its own social organization. While some like the wildebeests would like to live in big herds, others prefer taking their time alone leading solitary lives. However, the zebras and elephants live in stable family groups and respect and maintain their strong family ties. Sometimes in this environment where…

I’ve been lucky to spend my time in three cities, San Francisco, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Los Angeles. One of my favorite things on earth is a hot pastrami or corned beef sandwich from Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles. Canter’s Deli is the closest thing to a true New York Deli on the West Coast. breakfast, lunch, and dinner all served 24 hours a day. Beef brisket, Canter’s reuben, lox, gefilte fish, roast turkey, burgers, tuna melts, and more.  Try Canter's bakery as well. I’ll bike miles…

To experience life at its best, it is advisable to consult worldwide tour operators to arrange for a holiday in some of the most luxurious villa across the globe. To make the most out of the holiday, it is essential to arrange for a stay in a luxury villa with a private beach. The beauty of a luxury villa together with the freedom that comes along with it is far and above what money can afford. Some of the most popular luxury villas…

When out on business tours, it is important to look for fast and luxurious means that will make the trip enjoyable and fulfilling. This might cost you time and resources as you go about to seek for the most up to date services at the global level. This is very important for the success of the trip because once you have made the right choice, you will be guaranteed of an entertaining trip that will revitalize your system. This can only be possible if one engages the services from private…

Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, one of India’s oldest national parks has now become more technology friendly with the installation of pilot project E eye (electronic eye) by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).

Being an ecotourism destination, the park contains more than 488 different species of plant and a diverse variety of fauna. It comprises of areas of hills, riverside belts, marshy depressions, grasslands and large lakes and is spread over the area of 520…

Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships; the poor man everywhere lies low. — Ovid

The "Old Man Fountain" and our guide, Francesco

My friend Novelia tells me that the tourists are finally coming back to Abruzzo. It’s been a…

TOURISM & MORE'S "TOURISM TIDBITS"

May 2012

International Tourism Month and Tourism Security & Safety

The city of Las Vegas will hold its 19th conference on tourism security and safety during the month of May.  The choice of this month is not an accident as May is the international month for tourism, and the first rule of good hospitality is taking care of our guests.  All too often tourism professionals see themselves as marketers rather than…

One of my very favorite things to do in Budapest when I spent some time there a few years ago was to spend a nice, soothing afternoon at a wonderful old fürdő (bath house). In the day and age of the elaborate luxury…