Dalki theme park in korea
January 13, 2006
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Dalki is a popular cartoon character like Mickey Mouse in the USA used to promote kids clothing and merchandise in Korea. Dalki theme park includes gardens, shopping, play areas and many exhibition spaces where these characters interact with visitors in a space for shopping, playing, eating, lounging and exhibits dealing with scale and nature. Dalki theme park is designed to create ”disbelief” and impede users from fully engaging the realization of this imaginary world. Sounds like going to Disney land with a bottle of whiskey.
New Crazy Horse Paris Singapore
January 12, 2006
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The popular brand of nudie shows, Crazy Horse, opened a new franchise in Singapore last month called Crazy Horse Paris Singapore. The extra Paris is there so that you know your really attending an Authentic Crazy horse establishment, like the locations in Paris and Las Vegas. Singapore is now home to the largest and most fantastic of all Crazy Horses. Performing are 15 girls from all over Europe. From what I can see on the website, definitely a place to spend an evening for those who have an open mind.
USA Today called it "A celebration of the artistry of nude", so how could you not go, nudity is meant to be celebrated!
Check out the video here.
MSNBC' s adventure locations to Beat the winter blues
January 09, 2006
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The top ten places to beat the winter blues are as follows:
1. Antarctica
2. Banff
3. Belize
4. Búzios
5. Key West
6. Los Angeles
7. Melbourne
8. Rajasthan
9. Red Sea
10. St. Barths
Antarctica! Rajasthan! You ask? I'm trying to get away from the cold! The truth is that icy waters at the bottom of the globe become passable only when the temperatures drop in the Northern Hemisphere permitting a rare once a year opportunity check out some sweet penguins, icebergs, and glaciers. Alright! The others speak for themselves.
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand
January 08, 2006
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Over the next weekend Four seasons will open its first "Tented Camp" located in the jungle of northern Thailand about 50 miles northeast of Chiang Rai. The Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand, close to the border of Burma, is a 20-minute long-tail boat ride up the Ruak River. This 200-acre property has 15 tent guestrooms scattered along a half-mile trail. Each 581-square-foot tent contains either a king-size bed or two twins, a large copper tub and replicas of 19th century furniture. Though you will feel like your living in the 1800s, you can still use the internet with high-speed access. Designed for active adults, these all-inclusive two or three-night adventures, costing anywhere from $1000-$1600, cover everything from elephant mahout training to Mekong River excursions; from formal campfire dinners to riverside drinks in a stilt-top bar.
(latimes)
Vacation in Maldives dos and donts
January 07, 2006
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I found this interesting tidbit of info from the guys at Escapeblog. The Maldives is a Muslim Country. There are certain things that are not acceptable there like for example topless and/or naked sun bathing, that is even if you are in a resort. Other tips include
not wearing clothes that cover your knees and shoulders if entering a Mosque, not bringing in alcohol because it will be confiscated by immigration, and finally leaving you porn at home as it is illegal in the country.
Pangkor Laut Resort
November 27, 2005
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Ever been to Pangkor Laut Island? Yeah I didn't think so! This place is the perfect private holiday getaway because the island is only accessible to the guests of the Resort and Estates. Pangkor Laut is a privately owned island located three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia in the Straits of Malacca and also houses the Pangkor Laut Resort. The 300 acres island is mainly made up of unspoiled, two million year old rainforest, except for the Pangkor Laut Resort's 148 Malaysian-style luxury villas and eight magnificent Estates in a nearby secluded cove. The newest addition to Pangkor Laut Resort, the luxurious Spa Village features eight treatment pavilions, a deluxe Belian Treatment Pavilion, "Healing Huts," which include Chinese herbal, Ayurvedic and Malay Huts, a "Wrap House", where the menu changes daily with Ayurvedic Herbal, Seaweed and Chinese Herbal Wraps, 2 Bath Houses, 3 Thai Pavilions, 3 Nap Gazebos, a Herbal Garden, a 50 metre lap pool, Fisherman’s Cove Restaurant, Jamu Bar, Library and Spa Boutique. Getting there is a little comlicated but, if you truthfully want to relax and "get away" check this place out. List of seasonal rates. Look at the image libary.
Lajitas Resort and spa
November 25, 2005
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Tucked away in West Texas between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park lies this exquisite, 25,000-acre Lajitas Resort. Ninety-two rooms located throughout the property vary from the cowboy chic to the elegance of Officers' Quarters junior suites. Luxurious suites and private haciendas are also available. The resort also features the full service Agavita spa complete with three massage rooms, a facial room, salon, and a wide range of treatments in an intimate and soothing atmosphere. Designed to nourish both your body and soul, most treatments include native extracts including Agave, Rio Grande mud, and stones from the Big Bend area. Other resort activities include the Ambush Golf Course, Lajitas Stables, Hunt Club, La Playa Preserve, Boardwalk shops, and Red Rock Outfitters and several restaurants including the gourmet Ocotillo. Still bored? Up to five resort activities are offered everyday. You may learn how to bullwhip at the Equestrian Center, putt like a pro at the Ambush Golf Course, or create culinary classics with our chefs. Sounds like fun!
Esperanza resort and spa in Punta Ballena los cabos
November 22, 2005
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At the end of Punta Ballena lies a tranquil retreat called the Esperanza resort. Stay in one of 50 Baja style luxury suites or six private villas all with large outdoor terraces and views of the Sea of Cortez. Then partake in playing a round on one of 5 championship golf courses, Sport fishing, Scuba diving/snorkeling or take a Bay cruise. Dine in the Oceanfront restaurant made of stone terraces flowing from a circular palapa-roofed dining room down to the property's two sandy coves and share of of the 100 different wines with some one special. The Esperanza Resort spa is a good place to spoil yourself in the morning with, for example, a natural healing agent indigenous to the region like the Esperanza Massage which uses Baja-grown jojoba oil. The spa features a variety of unique therapeutic massage and revitalizing treatments, yoga and stretching studio, plunge pools, warm soaking pool, steam cave, and a sunning garden. Rates range from $375 to $1,150.
The palace of Versailles in France
November 09, 2005
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The Palace of Versailles, easily a days trip from Paris, used to be the envy of Europe. When visiting Paris, stopping to see this grand palace with its lavish, manicured gardens, is a must for fans of history, architecture and gold-drenched luxury. Highlights include high-ceilinged rooms, erupting fountains, and off course the famous Hall of Mirrors(Where the Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending World War I). For each different part of the palace there is a separate admission. That is unless you get the one-day pass which will cost you about $25 and covers your entrance to just about everything while also allowing you to cut lines and listen to audio guides throughout your visit. Visit the official site here.
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I found the picture here
Baha Mar Resort Planned in the Bahamas
November 08, 2005
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The Bahamas will be welcoming the incoming $1.6 billion Baha Mar mega-resort in Nassau. Highlights include more than 3,500 hotel rooms, a 95,000-square-foot Harrah's casino with a 1,000-room Caesars Resort Hotel, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, a retail village, luxury spas and many other amenities covering 1,000 acres. Starwood will offer four of its top brands: a 300-room W, including 100 condo units; a 300-room St. Regis, including 100 condo units; a 700-room Westin; and a 700-room Sheraton. That's not all! They are planning to open an eco-water park with a "show-lake" for live events, 175,000 square feet of meeting space and a 50,000-square-foot village with upscale retail, chef-branded restaurants, and entertainment venues in 2010. The existing 550-room Wyndham Nassau Resort property is also planned for renovation making a total of 3,550 guest rooms, Yeah ... they're calling it the largest in the Caribbean. Read the full story here.
(luxist)
Dubailand
November 07, 2005
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In the middleast, Dubailand will no longer be just a major tourism and entertainment centre, but also a city providing leisure through total wellness solutions like Therapy Centres, Sports Facilities, a full fledged Hotel Resort along with chalets and serviced apartments. Other recently announced plans for Dubailand include a Formula One theme park, Dubai Outlet City and three Legends theme parks. "The Wellness Resort will be an ideal place whether you just need time away, desire a change, want to unwind or kick-start a healthier lifestyle", the leading promoter said. Read the full story here.
(Luxist)
Kamalaya resort
October 28, 2005
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The Kamalaya resort is a new destination spa, centered on a cave temple that once served Buddhist monks and is opening in Thailand this November. Located on the island of Koh Samui on 10 acres of south-facing beachfront property, Kamalaya is made up of a collection of 60 villas, bungalows and hillside rooms. A holistic wellness center on the resort offers American medicine, traditional Thai and Chinese medicine, naturopathy, and Ayurveda, as well as yoga and gi gong. After arriving you are offered an initial health evaluation as well as a pre-departure consultation. Beachside villas start at a little over $400 per night. Don't worry about food because breakfast, lunch and dinner are included according to your individual health eval. at the Soma Restaurant.
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Ladera Resort, St. Lucia
October 25, 2005
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Voted “Best Hotel in the Caribbean,” and ranked the “Best of the Best” by Conde Nast Traveler readers, the Ladera Resort in St. Lucia is unlike any other. The Ladera, a 25-room hotel, sits on a mountain ridge and provides beautiful views of the sea and valleys below. "The suites and villas are like luxurious tree houses. The netting draped over your four poster bed is all that separates you from this glorious outside world (Birnbaum's Caribbean)." Imagine lying and retreating in your open-air suite without a care in the world ... Rooms purposely lack a fourth wall to accentuate the views and have no phones. The Ladera Resort has six villas with pools and 19 suites. Every accommodation features its own plunge pool or villa swimming pool, for a private, refreshing dip just outside your room.
Suites start at $320 per night.
(Luxist)
Trapese School New York
October 16, 2005
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Ever wanted to be like those fearless stuntmen in the circus? Make your dream a reality! Trapeze School New York located in Baltimore, Boston, and New York is dedicated to creating a safe, fun, challenging environment for interested students. Instructors come from a variety of backgrounds and strive to bring you the best in athletic, acrobatic, team building, fear conquering and personal growth. Trapeze School New York employs trainers who show excellent ability with circus, stunt work, performance, adventure and above all, safety. Ages 6 and up are welcome. Check it out.
Poseidon undersea resort - the world's first true undersea resort
October 15, 2005
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Poseidon undersea resorts are for those who have dreamt of visiting their imagination's wildest destinations; traveling to the moon, reaching the summit of the most forbidden peaks or exploring the mysteries of the ocean depths. The first Poseidon Undersea Resort is scheduled to open in the Bahamas in December of 2006 and is currently in final design stages. Some features of the resort include: a revolving restaurant, Poseidon's Lair, a two bedroom private undersea bungalow cantilvered off the wall at 1000 feet in depth and only accessible by a private deep submersible, reception area, cafe, swimming pool, luxury spa and hydrotherapy center, gift shop and tennis courts. Room room rates for a standard 550 square foot undersea suite will be around $1500 per night. This unique, intimate and exclusive, five-star destination will provide the highest possible levels of luxury and service.
superdawg in chicago
October 06, 2005
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Check out this great casual eating experience. Superdawg has tasty Argyle style hotdogs, along with burgers, shakes and malts. Their mascot is a hotdog wearing a tarzan skin. What don't you love? Food comes in "a lounge" box and seems almost decorated. For good times come to Superdawg at 6363 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago 60646.
rue de l'Annonciation - my little parisian paradise
August 25, 2005
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I love traveling to Paris... When I am there I always stay on a little hidden pedestrian street called rue de l'Annonciation. I believe I get a true feel for real Parisian life on this street. Sure I could have chosen to stay in an overly busy part of Paris... but then I may as well have been in any other city. Rue de l'Annonciation is the real taste of Paris, with its open fruit markets, screaming salesmen, little cafés with elegant outside seating, and a variety of neighboring shops. After scaling down almost every mile of the great city of romance I have decided that there is no other street like it. Cars are not allowed in my little paradise as people walk to buy fresh fruit and goods like strawberries, cherries, fish, and native rotisserie chicken straight from the farm. You don't have to walk too far to be reminded of Americanism though because a McDonalds is right on the corner. The menu is much different though. The street and the surrounding neighborhood are inhabited by upper class apartments with genuine architecture in the prestigious 16th district. A small convenient store lies on the corner where you can buy good French wine for less. You are only a 10 minute walk away from the subway station which is perfect for site seeing and getting around. The Eiffel tower is a 15 minute walk away and you can see its top from neighboring streets. A perfect way to really let Paris sink in!
Amsterdam Segway tours, too!
August 19, 2005
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When visiting Amsterdam, there is no better way to get acquainted with the squares and intimate canal-streets than with a Glide.cc Segway tour. The city of Amsterdam is compact enough that most everything of historical interest can be reached within a couple of hours. Choose between the day tour (“Historical Amsterdam“) or evening tour (“Native Nightlife”), and then you will cruise effortlessly through Holland’s cultural capital as you learn about it from native guides. You begin the day tour in the former waterfront (Schreierstoren) and ride to the city’s 19-century, museum-rich southern edge (Museumplein). Some of the highlights include the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Dam, Ann Frank House, Rembrandt House, and Oude Kerk (Old Church). The evening tour consists of exploring the authentic nightlife in hard to find districts like the Jordaan and De Pijp, as well as famous partying squares like the Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein. Some of the highlights include the Nes, Dam, Jordaan, Leidseplein, Max Euweplein, De Pijp, Regulierdwaarstraat, and Rembrandtplein. Tours are limited to seven participants, and cost €60 per person for either the day tour or night tour. To make reservations, those interested can visit Amsterdam Segway Tours.
Paris Segway Tours
August 18, 2005
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When travelers visit Paris they tend to do a lot of walking. This way you get to really let the atmosphere sink in. Paris City Segway Tours recreates this experience without leaving you footsore at the end of the day. This is a great rentable travel gadget! As part of the tour you and your Segway will glide past the Eiffel Tower, Napoleon's Tomb, the Invalides, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Place de la Concorde, and other Parisian landmarks for four to five hours. Tours are €70($91 US) and are limited to 8 participants so book yours in advance. Must be 12 and older.
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Cannes, France - the city of movies and love
July 30, 2005
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After dinner I saw these two crotch rockets hugging each other. Imagine complete opposites finding a mutual bond... only in Cannes.
John Travolta in Cannes, France
July 30, 2005
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Travolta happens to be my favorite actor and while visiting Cannes, France I saw this poster displayed on the wall right by the Red Carpet Palace. The movie festival had just ended but the poster was still hanging ... This picture was taken from the high point of the tower in the old town, "Le Suquet", overlooking Cannes' harbor and the sea.
I still remember it vividly... me in Cannes, France, Cote d'Azur, French Riviera... International Film Festival, beaches, grand hotels, classy shopping, Rue d'Antibes, Le Croisette seaside walk, Forville covered market... good times!
Irish castle for your European vacation
June 23, 2005
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Travelers are always looking for a place to stay that is out of the ordinary. Getting a hotel may be your cup of tea but for some added excitment why not stay in an Irish Castle. During the summer American Airlines Vacations offers great deals to send you to Ireland to reside in one of four renovated Irish castles. Theres Kilkea Castle in Kildare, which is the oldest occupied castle in Ireland and includes all the amenties of home plus a complete leisure area. You will feel like royalty in the castles well furnished rooms. If your interested in luxury travel on your european vacation this for you.
Paris - most vital connecting point
May 26, 2005
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Not fair...Paris is already the city of romance and now gets the award for the most vital connecting point for International air travel! Paris just has it all! In close second is Anchorage? Yeah that's right Alaska! The place has more animals then people and beats New York. Next in line is London, Singapore and New York. Whatever, researchers found that the busiest locations aren't always the most important for the entire network. This information may seem just for show but it actually helps with understanding the flow of travelers which is helpful in studying the potential movement of new diseases.
Still I bet Paris is really sucking it up.
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