Vietnam has established its reputation as a unique and genuine Southeast Asian experience. And now, there is ample opportunity to explore it in style and luxury.
In the north, wander the charming colonial boulevards of Hanoi. The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel rivals the finest hotels guest will find anywhere, and the restaurants and eateries will [...]
China is a hive of activity, and its cities are no different, especially Dalian, which is considered as one of the most populated in China. Dalian is positioned towards the north coast, and is often patronized due to its beaches. This is despite the fact that the city does experience a long winter.
The city came [...]
With summer right on our doorstep and schools just about to close for their end of the year break, many people are once again looking forward to going away on vacation before the Christmas holidays. With most of the world experiencing a recession, many Australian families are nowadays choosing more affordable, local vacations rather than [...]
2009 marked the 100th anniversary of Tel-Aviv. This is a wonderful opportunity to rediscover Tel-Aviv and its lively culture, festivals, historic sites, coffee shops, restaurants and beaches.
Israel grew out of Tel-Aviv, a city that “doesn’t stop” and for a good reason. Unlike any other city in the world, Tel-Aviv is alive 24 hours a day. [...]
Pisa with its leaning tower is our first port of call this morning. One hour and thirty minutes from Florence towards the Mediterranean sea and we arrive at the parking. Instead of taking the public bus to the drop off I rang ahead and booked a little train which is a lot more fun even [...]
A bit of a sleep in today as we have a short drive to Florence back on the same road we took to arrive in Rome. So its a great time to catch up on journals, post cards or have a siesta.
On arrival in Florence we stopped at the Gold Corner for a demonstration on [...]
One of the most distinctive animals of Florida is the alligator and if you are visiting Orlando, you can get close to these critters, learn more them and have a lot of fun by visiting Gatorland.Gatorland is a 110 acre theme park and wildlife preserve. It started out as a small roadside exhibit in 1949 [...]
Tulum is a partly-undiscovered paradise, where there are no words enough to describe the splendor and the magic of this place. Powdery sand, turquoise clear blue waters, remarkable architectures, first-class and budget-friendly hotels, all kinds of water sports, adventures for the thrill seekers… there’s something for everyone!
There are a lot of ways to enjoy Tulum [...]
Until recently Panama was one of the best kept secrets of Central America. The country offers visitors such beauty and experiences that it is a surprise that it has only become a top tourist destination in recent years. Panama has always been of great interest to both North and South America as well as to [...]
Two nights in Venice is never enough but neither is a week and so we leave this unique city this morning, with all roads leading to Rome. The cultural, political and historic capitol of Italy.
The topography couldn’t change more today as we travel south towards Rome. This morning we make our way across the [...]