Nov16
Published by Asya in Europe, Hotels, Relaxing, Resorts, Spa, Spain, Swimming

The luxury Alva Park Resort is situated in the beautiful area of Girona, Spain. Often described as an oasis, it offers an ideal base from which to explore Barcelona. All of the luxurious rooms feature the highest technology including a Bang & Olufsen 40’ LCD widescreen TV, Jacuzzi hydro-massage, Wi Fi internet connection and private terrace.
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Nov04
Published by Asya in Africa, Fishing, Mozambique, Relaxing, Resorts, Romantic, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Swimming, Walking

Pristine white beaches, breathtaking views overlooking the blue waters of the warm Indian Ocean, natural beauty, sandy dunes, solitude…this is a true island paradise. Indigo Bay is an exquisite resort, situated on the largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique. The resort offers world-class island accommodation providing the perfect island holiday. All resort’s chalets are constructed of natural materials to blend harmoniously with the surroundings.
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Nov04
Published by misha in Adventure, Cultural, Europe, France, Museums, Photos, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism, Walking

The Museum of Quai Branly is a hybrid museum mixing post-colonial and postmodern. The museum is an attempt to merge art and ethnography. It is neither the Louvre nor the Musée de l’Homme. Quai Branly plays a role in transmission not only of knowledge, but also of testimony and emotion, offering visitors a choice of possibilities for taking part in a dialogue of cultures.
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Nov02
Published by misha in Adventure, Africa, Fishing, Kayaking, Parks, Photos, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, Swimming, Tanzania, Travel Stories

Mafia is a sleepy untouched retreat from the real world, and a slice of the old Swahili Coast, where people go about their lives simply and traditionally. It is part of Spice Islands, but is governed from the mainland. It is a cluster of one main island – 48 km long and numerous tiny ones, and is now the site of the largest marine park in the Indian Ocean, with fine corals. Photo by: booniekathrin
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Oct31
Published by misha in Adventure, Cities, Cultural, Dominican Republic, Eating, Haiti, Hiking, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Romantic, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories

Hispaniola is the second-largest island in the Caribbean, separated into French-speaking Haiti and Spanish-speaking Domenican Republic. Hispaniola is geographically and ecologically astounding, in addition to having all the first-class attributes of sub-tropical climate demanded by northern snowbirds in search of a parasol-shaded daiquiri. Photo by: Pericles1492
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Oct29
Published by iv in Arts, Colombia, Cultural, History, Monuments, Relaxing, South America, Travel Stories

Las Lajas Cathedral, built in 1916, is located in remote southwest Colombia, deep down in a gorge of the Guaitara River. An example of Gothic revival architecture, the cathedral is memorably framed by stark mountains and 100 feet waterfalls. The name Laja comes from the name of a type of flat sedimentary rock similar to floor tiles found in the Andes Mountains.
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Oct28
Published by Asya in Asia, Fitness&Gym, Golf, History, Hotels, India, Parks, Relaxing, Spa, Swimming

This ex-residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur is now a luxury hotel, which was awarded by “Conde Nast Traveller” as one of The Best Hotel in Asia. The interior of the palace was refurbished in keeping with its historical heritage, providing a glimpse into the lifestyle of the royals. The Rambagh Palace is indeed a magnificent palace spread over 47 acres of gardens and offers its guests a taste of royal living – a luxury and extravagance that was once the sole preserve of kings.
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