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Shutterbug Tours
By Linda Tancs
If the idea of touring like a photojournalist strikes your fancy, then a photography tour may be just the thing for you. How about capturing the haunting beauty of Glencoe or the hills and dales of Snowdonia and Yorkshire. If you prefer a walk on the wild side, then don’t miss the great migration at Masai Mara. Whatever your taste, there’s bound to be tour that’s right for you. So make like Ansel Adams and snap it up.
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Golfers Will Find Paradise in the Balkans
By Linda Tancs
In Bulgaria, golf remains a little-known sport played predominately by foreign investors, diplomats and locals, if the scene at Ravno Pole is any indication. But it’s the foreign investment that may turn this land of almost 8 million inhabitants into a golf mecca. Already 19 properties are under development, set to compete with the ski and Black Sea resorts for an influx of tourism that reached the 5 million mark last year. If Black Sea Rama, a Gary Player signature course, is any indication, it’s the luxe traveler with 15.000 euros to spend on a membership who’s likely to find karma there. However, this government-supported venture promises to make golf an every man’s (or woman’s) game. Whatever the case, an uptick in Bulgaria’s tourism image seems assured.
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The Hottest Place on Earth
By Linda Tancs
Summer brings its share of perils–ozone warnings, dust storms, fires, draught and stormy weather. In some places, the heat is so extreme you might be wishing for your own polar ice cap to float on. Take Dubai, for instance. At a mere 40 degrees or so (centigrade, that is) in the shade, the air is so humid now you’d feel like a palm tree in a conservatory. So why are more and more Europeans flocking to this place in the stoking hot season of summer? In today’s crushing economic environment, value may be one answer. Outside of high season (September to May), this up-and-comer’s offerings are more affordable for those wanting a taste of the good life. And let’s not discount the probable desire of many travelers to witness history in the making as this Gulf resort for the super rich builds the world’s largest shopping mall and highest building. So there’s more than heat that’s hot about this playground. Whatever the season, though, those landmarks are likely to be little more than a gleam in your camera lens unless you’re part of the Jet set.
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Splendor in the Sea
By Linda Tancs
As we speak, Carnival’s newest goliath, Splendor, is fast completing its maiden voyage from Genoa to Dover. After its christening tomorrow, the ship will inaugurate Carnival’s northern European sailings, which includes ports of call in Scandinavia, Germany, Russia and the Netherlands. The liner also introduces a host of new innovations, such as flat-screen TVs in staterooms, a two-story spa and an improved mid-ship cinematic experience. A splendiferous ship, indeed.
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NY Hotel Pampers Women
By Linda Tancs
Following up on our August 28, 2007 post, yet another hotel has opened up a floor exclusively to women guests. In the heart of New York’s Times Square, the Premier Hotel is apparently intent on living up to its name if the women’s floor amenities are any indication. A special lift escorts female visitors to a 7-room floor complete with Broadway-style lighted mirrors, roomy robes, bath products, and yoga mats. Coming soon are spa offerings with local businesses. Are you ready for your close up?
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U.S. Government Might Be Your Best Travel Agent
By Linda Tancs
The U.S. Department of State is well known for its travel warnings and advisories, but perhaps its best-kept secret is the data you can find on lodging costs through its foreign per diem portal. So the next time you’re checking out rates on a hotel booking site, why not compare notes with Uncle Sam? You just might find the bargain you’ve been looking for.
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A Renaissance Wedding Awaits You in German Castle
By Linda Tancs
Summer is high season for the wedding industry. And for those seeking a fairy tale experience, nothing beats a castle. So which one will it be? If Skibo (think: Madonna) or Odescalchi (think: Tom Cruise) leaves you with that “been there/done that” feeling, then consider a German castle nestled in the Weserbergland hills of northern Germany. Castle Haemelschenburg is one of the most culturally signficant monuments in the area, a richly preserved Renaissance masterpiece situated between Hameln and Bad Pyrmont. The area has inspired many a lore, including the Pied Piper of Hamlyn and Sleeping Beauty. Are you ready to create your own legend? Maybe the medicinal springs and spas of Bad Pyrmont will inspire you.
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New York’s Delaware River Valley
By Linda Tancs
From Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, New York’s river valley towns in Sullivan County are brimming with events centered on, or around, their aqueous neighbor. Join the fun. Visit www.travelrificradio.com.
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Carnival Dreamin’
By Linda Tancs
Family-friendly cruising should take on a whole new dimension in September 2009 when Carnival launches Dream, its biggest project ever at 130,000 tons. What distinguishes this titan from the rest of its clan is the ambitious array of kid-oriented features, including larger play areas and a water park. You’ll need to head to Rome for the inaugural cruise–kids in tow or not–that is, if you can afford it. Hopefully, today’s economics won’t impinge on the ability of this Dream to become reality.
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Ludwigsburg Festival in Full Swing
By Linda Tancs
North of Stuttgart lies the former dukedom of Ludwigsburg, Germany. Noted for its 452-roomed palace and heirloom gardens, this Baroque-inspired town plays host to a summer music festival, aptly known as the Ludwigsburg Palace Festival. Open through 27 July, events include an opera gala celebrating the festival’s 250th year, string quartets, musical interpretation of the spoken word and a classical concert with fireworks. With some ticket prices as low at 11 euros (and even lower for children), it won’t even burn a hole in your pocket. The hills are indeed alive with the sound of music.
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