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The Narrative of Cabeza de Vaca

While the Portuguese were focusing first of all on Africa and Asia, the Spain government had great ambitions to expand its territory and was focusing on the America. The arrival of European explorers to America began the most astoundin [...]

Posted On : Jul, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Palm Jumeirah

The ‘eighth wonder of the world’, Palm Jumeirah is an audacious feat of human engineering. Fashioned on the date palm, with its roots on the Dubai coastline and its 17 fronds fanning out into blue waters, this is the first of [...]

Posted On : Jan, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Vietnam offers much in Halong Bay tours

Jocelyn Abraham in Suite101 has listed a number of attractions to be found in Ha Long Bay as great beautiful islands includes Rooster Island, Incense Burner Island and Lonely Island, all named after their shapes. Ms Abraham described Hea [...]

Posted On : Dec, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

India to see hotel growth by 2015

Hospitality company Carlson has announced plans to increase the number of hotels it manages in India. Carlson currently manages 31 hotels in the country but hopes to add to this substantially by 2015 as it continues with expansion plans. [...]

Posted On : Oct, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Dubai City Tower: Proposal For a 2.4km-High Skyscraper

Dubai City Tower (also called ‘Vertical City’) is an architect’s proposal that began circulating in emails and at a skyscraper forum published in August 25th, but its origins are yet to be determined. The profe [...]

Posted On : Oct, 13 2010 | Comments : 0

First Lady’s Spain Vacation Draws Criticism

There is nothing like a little Mediterranean beach vacation to unwind. Unless you happen to travel with dozens of Secret Service agents, trailed by photographers and dogged by controversy. Michelle Obama hoped to enjoy a quiet summer bre [...]

Posted On : Aug, 09 2010 | Comments : 0

What summer vacation?

he boss checked in on Day 1 of the Canadiens’ second part of the development camp this summer to give his take on a few key issues. After spending July 1 dipping his toe into the free agent market, Habs GM Pierre Gauthier gave the [...]

Posted On : Jul, 07 2010 | Comments : 0

Feel like you need a vacation?

Four in 10 Americans say they haven’t had a vacation in the past two years, according to a recently released survey commissioned by Mondial Assistance. An international travel insurance and assistance provider that has its U.S. [...]

Posted On : Jul, 05 2010 | Comments : 0

Disney Vacation Club Launches Sales for Aulani, First Resort...

Disney Vacation Club began selling real estate interests for the company’s first family-friendly destination resort in Hawai`i today. Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawai`i, is scheduled to open its first phase [...]

Posted On : Jul, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Where will you spend the summer?

Jeddah As the most cosmopolitan city in the Kingdom, it is the primary resort city where Saudi visitors, especially from Riyadh, escape the dry heat of the desert to enjoy its beautiful beaches, massive shopping malls and countless [...]

Posted On : Jul, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Vacation a matter of self-care

My wife and I were discussing vacations this morning and I realized we haven’t been practicing what I preach; and that’s bad, especially for a psychologist. Our last extended vacation of three weeks or more was eight years ag [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2010 | Comments : 0

Photography tips for your summer vacation

Ah, summer. The chance to take a break from worrying about work, go on vacation, and spend your time worrying about getting good pictures. Fortunately, your photographic life doesn't have to be as stressful as your work life, as long [...]

Posted On : Jun, 23 2010 | Comments : 0

Vacations, good for the mind, body and soul

Just the simple definition makes my soul take wing. I’m not sure what it is in mankind that makes us feel the need to “escape” our everyday lives and relocate for a week or two to unwind, but we need it. We become diffe [...]

Posted On : Jun, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Keep your home safe while you're on vacation

Vacations are meant to be escapes from the stresses of your daily routine. So don't let small worries fester just enough to ruin your much-deserved getaway. Taking the necessary precautions to protect your home while you're away [...]