Are you curious about the latest trends in the traveling world? Wondering where and how young travelers travel? The survey conducted by World Youth Student Association Travel Conference(WYSE) gives us an idea of the latest trends in the young traveler’s world.
Yes, you read the title right, now one can holiday in the coldest place on the Earth - Antarctica. Long known as the no man’s land, it is now possible to go on a 38 day voyage that starts from Falkland Islands and ends in Australia. The voyage has copter rides, landings in the journey at penguin rookeries, research stations and volcanoes.
Ever since the U.S. explorer Hiram Bingham discovered the site of Machu Picchu in 1911, Yale University became the proud owner of the ancient Peruvian artifacts. There has been much controversy over the ownership of these Inca artifacts.
We all are aware of our contribution in global warming. One of the main factors responsible for environment pollution is vehicles. Seems many countries are growing eco-conscious by substituting cycles for other modes of transportation. Paris is the latest city to join the race of healthy commuting. It has launched Velibs- free public bicycles for commuters to pick up and drop off at will.
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC has added another feather in its cap. It has bought 75 percent of the publisher from Australia-based travel publisher Lonely Planet in a bid to build the brand around the globe.
Located in the state of Vermont, is the 1,400 acre Shelburne Farms. It’s a National Historic landmark. Besides functioning like a hotel, it also has a well stocked library. The Gilded Age has a setting straight from one of Edith Wharton’s novel. It even has a 100 room mansion without TV or radio.
Located in the beautiful Kauai, Hawaii, is the construction site of the oceanfront residential property. This one will have swimming pools, and spa in it. It does come with a hefty price tag though. You can buy an ocean front property from $900,000 to $3 million.
The plan is to build about 323 condominiums in 19 four story buildings. Upon completion of the first phase, about 85 residential units will open up. I think this is going to be your ultimate beach vacation home. After a busy week in New York or LA, you now have something to look forward to: the vacation home on the Hawaii beach.
The two to four bedroom and 1000 to 2,800 square foot property will all have lanais. There is even an 18 hole public golf course for those who are keen on golf. Aptly christened as Koloa landing, these beach homes is a great way to spend your vacation.
The Grizzly Ranch is a different aspect of this project. In Portola, California this will be one of the best mountain resorts. Developed by Lowe Destination development, the mountain resort is located in a great place.
As the developers say, getting to the resort is half of the fun. The resort is only 4 hours away from the Bay area. It is just 45 minutes north of Truckee and Lake Tahoe. It is easier to get in from Reno. The mountain resort even has a trout stocked pond! What else do you need? If I had a billion or so, I would invest my money in these homes.
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The Canadian province of Quebec is getting ready for greatest party ever. It is getting ready to celebrate it’s 400th anniversary. To celebrate this anniversary, the city will have a year long party geared more towards tourists than locals.
Designer labels, fine food, plush cars are things kids of the affluent parents take for granted.
When it comes to traveling, you can’t expect these li’l ones to tag along their dad on a game of golf or while around the place while their mom indulges herself in a luxury spa.
The hospitality industry is waking up to the fact that they could not only increase their revenues but also get guests to revisit them when they indulge kids in luxuries specific to them activities, amenities and menus.
Who doesn’t like crispy and crunchy snacks like cheetos and chips? I love them but can you imagine these snacks being used for art work? I was amazed when I came across the cheetos art sculpture picture. The whole room you see in the picture above is sculpted out of Cheetos. Yes, the same Cheetos we love eating. Seriously I’ve come across many different artworks but this one is really cool!
