June 2012 Blog Posts (147)

In the dank heat the drumming starts, beating life into the dark night air. The ceremony begins...

Three alabés (drummers) in brilliant red shirts and stark white pants are perched at the head of the room and belt out a…

I watched “Eat, Pray, Love” for the second time last night (okay, third - plus I read the book). Here are the effects it had upon me:

• It made me hungry for Italian…

When you visit the local towns, museums, and awesome Mayan ruins on the Riviera Maya and the rest of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula (or for that matter in Honduras and Guatemala)…

The Southern part of India is well known for its rich society and customs that are generally depicted in its temples and celebration logbook. The rich green scenes with the silhouetted representations of the controlling coconut palms give it a post card quite setting. Whatever if you are here for an otherworldly excursion or on a touring visit, you will get a charge out of each spot of the…

Napa Valley is one of the most popular tourist spots in the United States, located north of San Francisco. It is a perfect destination to attract millions of tourists every year. If you are really amongst the aspiring visitors to spend the best holiday tour, then you can get ready for Tours of California. Right from the fabulous touring spots, amazing viewpoints to the lavishing…

GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (June 19, 2012) — This holiday season, in addition to great shopping, visitors to historic downtown Galveston can enjoy a new, free holiday event called “Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park.” During Thanksgiving Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 24, Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, hosts the inaugural Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park Launch Celebration. The park will transform into a holiday spectacle with music, a…

More Americans will take a vacation this summer, and more are getting an early start, according to the third annual Allianz Travel Insurance Summer Vacation Confidence Index released today by Allianz Global Assistance USA.

Nearly 60 percent of Americans (57 percent) are likely to hit the road this season, up three points from last year and exceeding the 50 percent of Americans who say they typically take a summer…

Spain is one of Europe's most popular destinations, receiving thousands upon thousands of tourists every year. Some people like it so much that they actually decide to stay, and statistics show that foreign residents are something like 10% of the population.

Driving in Spain doesn't…

What’s all the buzz about stand-up paddle surfing?

It’s one of the fastest emerging global water sports, that’s what.

Also called stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP for short, the sport is popular with surfers as a way to keep fit when surf is low and also as another way to catch…

The China Guide is now offering golf tours at the world's highest golf course. The new Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club is located above 3,000 meters/10,000 feet just outside the beautiful ancient town of Lijiang. Designed by Neil Haworth, the courses are blended into the natural scenery offering spectacular snow-crested mountain views. The mountain-side location also ensure moderate temperatures all year round.

A short driver away, nearby Lijiang is a major destination in China's…

Mar 2 - 9, 2013

Want to feel alive, have fun and enjoy a vacation like never before? Then join Best Single Travel on this unforgettable Singles weekend vacation at the Grand Oasis Cancun, Cancun’s…

Jan 16 - 20, 2013

Want to feel alive, have fun and enjoy a vacation like never before? Then join Best Single Travel on this unforgettable Singles weekend vacation at the Grand Oasis Cancun, Cancun’s…

Jul 4 - 14, 2013

     Travel "the land of smiles" and you'll uncover a country of contrasts from the vibrancy of Bangkok to the rural villages and hill tribes. Be surrounded by stunning scenery, fascinating history, mouth-watering food, beaches, mountains,…

Mar 23 - 30, 2013

Join Best Single Travel at the contemporary beach front Riu Cancun set in the heart of Cancun’s hotel zone. Our tastefully-decorated guestrooms will boast unparalleled views of the Caribbean Sea and…

Many would-be tourists have failed to conquer their fear of traveling to Africa with many misconceptions. Malaria and mosquito bites are very much feared by these tourists, however malaria can be avoided on your trip to Africa. Malaria, spread by the anopheles mosquito, kills millions of people in tropical and sub-tropical Africa every year. As a visitor to Africa you are also at risk of getting this disease. But with the right precautions you can…

A unique wine tasting phenomenon is going on in the Temecula Valley Wine Country, located about an hour north of San Diego.  While it’s not surprising that the wine aficionados here get together and drink good wine, eat good food, and discuss what they’re eating and drinking, it is interesting that there are several organized groups that meet not just for socialization but for the specific purpose of tasting and reviewing wines from all over the country and the world.  These groups are…

 Rappelling 300 feet down a cliff into the Black Hole

When the Belize Tourist Board asked me to come to Belize to get a taste of their “slice of paradise,” I gladly accepted. As a scuba diver I was well aware that Belize is the world’s second largest barrier reef, only…