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Centara opens first stand-alone Spa Cenvaree in Goa

January 21, 2012 - 12:16 pm

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   From Tour & Travel News Jan 20, 2012   Centara Hotels & Resorts of Thailand will open its first stand-alone Spa Cenvaree during the first quarter of 2012, to be located at the Arcon Arcade in Goa, India.“Spa Cenvaree has been enormously successful in all of its in-hotel locations, and we are convinced this [...]

Murphy’s Other Law

January 20, 2012 - 10:43 am

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Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don’t have any film. He who laughs last, thinks slowest. A day without sunshine is like, well, night. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory. Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don’t. [...]

Just walk on by

January 19, 2012 - 9:03 am

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PASSENGER PRE CHECK 19 JAN 2012: Starting Wednesday, passengers boarding American Airlines flights could be steered into a fast lane which allows them to scoot quickly through security checkpoints at LAX with shoes, jackets and belts in place, and with computers tucked snugly in their bags. Pretty well most of the time, anyway. In order [...]

One of the “One Thousand Places To See Before You Die”

January 15, 2012 - 3:34 pm

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The Pushkar Camel Fair in India - November 2012 This fair is held at Pushkar town, 11 km from Ajmer in Rajasthan for twelve days annually. This cultural and trade cum religious fair is an attractive and lively spectacle with Rajasthani men and women in their colourful traditional attire, saffron-robed and ash smeared Sadhus (holy men) [...]

Happy Friday the 13th

January 13, 2012 - 9:23 am

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Happy Friday the 13th Are you a sufferer of triskaidekaphobia? (that’s fear of the number 13) or even friggatriskaidekaphobia (that’s fear of the Friday the 13th)? This week in TGIF we look on some of the fascinating elements of today’s date. Here’s some fearful Friday factoids: The most Friday the 13th occurs in a year [...]

9 Destinations for 2012 -This Year’s Most Spectacular Destinations

January 12, 2012 - 9:50 am

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–written by Sarah Schlichter For travelers, it’s the eternal question: Where will you go this year? To help you decide, we’ve rounded up nine amazing hot spots to visit in 2012, both far-flung and close to home. Some destinations are returning to the limelight after years off the tourist map; others are celebrating special anniversaries [...]

GREAT CANADIAN WAR MEMORIAL TOURS

January 11, 2012 - 12:05 am

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  Tours depart April 4, June 4 or September 9, 2012 This is a Canadian tour, designed by Canadians, for Canadians, to pay tribute to all who served their country in battle and particularly to those who gave their lives. From Paris to London, visit the many museums, memorials and special sitesthat commemorate Canada’s contribution [...]

Floriade on a 2 for 1 Europe River Cruise

January 8, 2012 - 11:11 pm

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Have you thought of going to Floriade in 2012?  The last Floriade was in 2002 and I was fortunate to visit.  This is not just a flower show; it is a theatre in which you learn about nature and from nature. You realize how important flowers, plants, trees, vegetables and fruits are our daily life. [...]

Insight Announces Single Traveler Departures for 2012

January 1, 2012 - 1:47 pm

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All Insight tours are popular with single travelers, but now they have designated a number of departures as singles traveler friendly (ST) to help identify travel dates that may especially suit solo travelers.  Not only will the guaranteed twin-share help you avoid the single room supplement, but you’re also more likely to meet like-minded people [...]

NEW TRAIL IN ISRAEL: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS

December 20, 2011 - 11:03 pm

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Israel carries a very deep religious significance for Christians; several million tourists come there to honor that heritage every year. The new Gospel Trail will take the pilgrims in Jesus’s footsteps. Read the full story