Archive | February, 2012

Alila Ubud’s “Moonlight Remedies”: Bali Spa Treatments in the Light of the Full Moon.

29. February 2012

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Imagine Ubud, Bali shining with the light of the full moon, and you’ve just pictured a perfect backdrop for Alila Ubud’s (compare rates|buy direct) new spa treatments. The Spa Alila’s new “Moonlight Remedies” draws on the moon’s energy at nights when the moon’s healing properties are believed to be at their strongest. Thus, the Moonlight [...]

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Where to Celebrate Holi 2012 in India

29. February 2012

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Where to eat in South America?

29. February 2012

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Each country is diverse and offers something new. For example while it’s a common misperception that Latin food is spicy, locals in Buenos Aires actually have a very low threshold for spice. So if you want something truly spicy you have to say “foreigner” spicy, otherwise you’ll be disappointed. But beware in Peru because the [...]

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Welcome Spring in Mexico

29. February 2012

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It’s almost spring, and the weather in Mexico is already heating up. If it’s not warm where you are, you may be more than ready to welcome spring. There are many events taking place in Mexico which welcome spring in distinct and special ways. Whether you would like to celebrate with crowds of people or [...]

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Leap to Barbados!

29. February 2012

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Barbados resorts and attractions are offering special Leap Year deals today only, Feb. 29. Book a five-night stay at a participating Barbados resort and you’ll get the first night for $29. And Atlantis Submarines and Island Safari are each offering $29 off their excursions, as well. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com [...]

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Unique Places to Stay in Pranburi

29. February 2012

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One of my favorite things about Pranburi is that it’s not just a bunch of run-of-the-mill hotels and resorts that look and feel virtually identical to each other. My biggest complaint about some of Thailand’s larger beach areas is that after a while the better places to stay all start to feel the same. Not [...]

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Praia Para Todos Season Continues in Rio

29. February 2012

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Summer in Brazil is not over and neither is this season of Praia Para Todos, the accessible beach project in Rio de Janeiro. The organizers – award-winning Instituto Novo Ser … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

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I Heart My City: Kash’s Edinburgh

29. February 2012

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Blogger and budget travel expert Kash Bhattacharya moved to Edinburgh, Scotland and fell head over heels. Read about what makes this Kolkata, India native’s heart flame for the Scottish capital, then add your own favorites in the Comments section below. Follow Kash’s adventures and get great travel tips on Twitter and on his website, budgettraveller.org. [...]

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Marvelous March

29. February 2012

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One of Florida’s most popular events kicks off tomorrow, March 1 — the Florida Strawberry Festival — but there are many other marvelous March events, including… … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Florida Travel

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Free Upgrades, Discounts on Selected Viator Tours of Greece

29. February 2012

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Want “4-star” quality at “3-star” prices? Affiliate Viator is offering several tours in Greece which give a free upgrade on accommodations. The baseline hotels are fine in themselves, but the … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Greece Travel

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About.com 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards Finalists — India Tour Operator — Vote Now!

28. February 2012

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Where to find extreme sports in South America

28. February 2012

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South America is known for great hiking but the adventure doesn’t stop but the volcanoes and mountains that dot this terrain. For adventure seekers there is an entire industry dedicated to extreme sports to get your adrenalin pumping. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com South America Travel

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Vote for Your Favorite Caribbean Attraction

28. February 2012

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Pranburi’s High End Resorts

28. February 2012

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Pranburi has become known for its trendy, high-end resorts but because it’s in such a laid back area, it lacks the snob factor you might find in other parts of Thailand. And because Pranburi isn’t as popular as Samui or Phuket, you get better accommodations at more reasonable prices, so those looking for a value [...]

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Sweet on Savannah: Traveling with Kids

28. February 2012

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Savannah is known for its sultry weather, legendary squares and TV chefs with oversized personalities. But take the kids to America’s first planned city, and you’ll see this place from a completely different perspective. It helps to visit during a cold snap in early February. The last time we’d been in town, before kids, it [...]

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Top Five Places to Go in Southern Italy

28. February 2012

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Southern Italy is often overlooked by travelers to Italy but there are many places well worth a visit. In southern Italy you’ll generally find a slower pace and prices are often lower than in the more popular cities, too. Southern Italy has beautiful beaches, a wealth of Roman and Greek sites, and unique attractions such [...]

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Wales Bags Early Triple Crown in Six Nations

28. February 2012

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The third round of the Six Nations rugby tournament (or maybe that should be the second-and-two-thirds round) ended with Wales bagging an early Triple Crown after beating Ireland, Scotland and England. The Welsh are also at the head of the table all over – but second-place France has one game less played. … Read Full [...]

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Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar

28. February 2012

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Go on vacation, head to a beachfront restaurant and then cook your dinner. It’s an unusual concept, but it works and works well. Here, where I currently am in Waikiki, one of my favorite places to eat is at the Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach. … Read [...]

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Singapore’s Hotel Fort Canning: The Secret’s Out.

27. February 2012

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A friend I met up with in Singapore learned that I’d checked into the Hotel Fort Canning (compare rates|buy direct); she’d stayed there with her husband some time back, and called the place “Singapore’s best kept secret”. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Southeast Asia Travel

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Bangalore Airport Closure March-May 2012

27. February 2012

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The Great Wall Just Got Greater

27. February 2012

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One common misunderstanding about the Great Wall is that it is – and historically was – one, long, contiguous structure that stretches across northern China from the sea in the east to the Gobi desert in the west. But as anyone who has delved into the history of the Wall knows, Chinese warlords have been [...]

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Celebrate Colombian Art and History in Bogota

27. February 2012

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Bogota is a world-class city with a checkered past. For art lovers is this paradise as it means some of the world’s best poets, authors and artists have produced work celebrating and protesting its history. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com South America Travel

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Vote for Your Favorite Caribbean Hotel

27. February 2012

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Brazil Daylight Saving Time 2011/2012 Ended Today

27. February 2012

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Daylight saving time 2011/2012 ended in Brazil today. But not the summer – and now that Carnival is (really) over and nearly all kids are back in school (many college kids will be back to school only in early March), here comes a quieter and more affordable version of Brazil’s highest season. … Read Full [...]

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Disney World Q&A

27. February 2012

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As an out-of-towner, it’s not easy being in Orlando without visiting Disney’s theme parks, especially as a parent. During a recent trip to the area, I resisted temptation, mainly because my kids were back home in New York. But what if we lived nearby? Does Disney’s strong allure cast the same spell on Central Florida’s [...]

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