If you’re in love with the sea and beaches as much as we are, we have found the perfect trip for you. One of the over 50 idyllic islands that constitute the archipelago of the British Virgin Islands can be your dream destination for the upcoming holidays. Even though they can be quite expensive, the British Islands have a resounding success. And no surprise there, considering the nautical thrills they have to offer. Sailing, exploration of famous shipwrecks or the extensive coral reefs are just part of the fun. One exciting way to explore these out without even getting wet is a tour offered by a company from the Islands.

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Comments: 0 Mar 29th, 2008
by Dave Emery

Thailand is known for its amazing treats and flavor combinations. The popularity of food is shown as you walk down the street, with a restaurant around every corner. In fact, you can find one about every two hundred feet, the Thai cuisine served at each may be the same, but will not always taste exactly alike. This is because they seldom measure anything; each cook will enhance their dishes to their tastes, leading to subtle differences in the same food. What’s even more interesting is the popularity of food has gone beyond just eating; there are touring companies that specialize in taking tourists through restaurants in Bangkok.

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Comments: 3 Mar 28th, 2008
by Tahira Khan

Sometimes a vacation in the sun just isn’t enough to get you on the right track. While some people choose challenging destinations or turquoise waters and golden beaches, others choose to admire great architectural buildings and see just how much a city can grow. If you’re looking for new travel destinations, here are the 10 fastest growing cities in the world, based on stats from international and national statistics organizations. For most of these objectives, the surroundings are more attractive than the city itself.

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Comments: 1 Mar 25th, 2008
by Dave Emery

When you feel you need to get away from the stress of city life and a common vacation on the beach won’t do the trick, it’s time to get back to the basics. For many of us, this means a trip to a remote village, with delicious foods, spectacular scenery and some fun rides you can’t find anywhere else. For your next holidays, we have rounded up a list with the 10 most intriguing and fascination rural destinations this year.
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Comments: 3 Mar 19th, 2008
by Dave Emery

The rise of celebrity chef culture has produced some remarkable results in the food and restaurant world over the past decade. Some good, many bad. With the limelight squarely on star chefs to produce stellar results with each new venture, standards have gone up. And so has the bar to impress.

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Comments: 0 Mar 16th, 2008
by Ian Harrison

Considering the recent hype with pirate movies, it seems that many people are fascinated by the pirate world, their unjust way to live and they hidden treasures. As for the plunders, there are few documented examples of pirates that actually did so. They usually spent it on orgies, drinking and whoring. Nonetheless, some of them chose to bury their treasure were no one could find it. So if you want to trace back the real pirates movies were made of, here are a few ideas for the perfect travel destination:

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Comments: 0 Mar 14th, 2008
by Dave Emery

Everytime you travel, you need to sample everything that the country has to offer. Meet the people, see the places and taste the food. There are some places where tasting the food can be the most terrifying experience of all. If you’re looking for a rush or simply want to try something different, here are the strangest, most bizarre foods we’ve ever come across. Read the rest of World Cuisine: Oddest foods around the globe »

Comments: 14 Mar 12th, 2008
by Dave Emery

You have most likely noticed that any hotel you’ve ever stayed in proudly advertises their “star rating.” Most hotels in the United States operate on a five star or diamond system and hotels are judged based on their locations, services, accommodations, and amenities. Unfortunately, the worldwide travel industry has not been able to formalize a standard system within which to judge hotels.

This lack of professional standards means that some hotels run on a different system than others. While most countries cap their hotel rating systems at five, some use six or seven star ratings, claiming to be the homes of some of the most beautiful and prestigious hotels in the world. There is currently only one seven star hotel in the world, but there are a handful more under construction. Start planning your vacations now and be the first to see some of the amazing architectural wonders. Read the rest of Incredible 7 Star Hotels »

Comments: 1 Mar 11th, 2008
by E Cho

What could be more attractive than spending your hard-earned holiday in Rome? Rome has been called many names through the ages such as the eternal city, and the city of the seven hills, but no name could capture Rome’s actual grandeur and splendor such as the romance in its actual name does. Being one of the few cities to have survived the devastating damage of World War II, Rome has many attractions dating to as early as the Ancient Roman times and Renaissance to as late as our modern times. This not only makes the city a top destination for everyone; whether you are a history aficionado or an urban pleasure seeker.

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by Tahira Khan

When you want a unique travel destination or you just want to try something new, the annual Harbin Snow and Ice World. The temperature in Harbin reaches 40 below zero, both Fahrenheit and Celsius, and stays below freezing for more than 6 months at times. Harbin is a city in China, close to the Russian border, 300 miles away from the dreadfully cold Vladivostok. The festival officially runs from January 5 through February 15 and features amazing snow and ice sculptures made by talented artists. All the artists start from the same ice cube that they will have to turn it into a work of art.

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Comments: 4 Mar 6th, 2008
by Dave Emery