Archive for November 2010
Bernina Express Scenic Train
Posted on: November 29, 2010
Your journey starts from Milan, Italy to Chur, Switzerland – 220 kilometers. Chur is not the end of the Bernina Express’s ride. It continues along the Albula route to Engadine, passes Bernina Pass to Valposchiavo, to Brusio and Tirano. The whole journey lasts 12 hours. The cost is $160 per person.
Bora Bora
Posted on: November 28, 2010
Have you seen the movie called “Couples Retreat”? If yes, do you remember the place where all couples went for having fun? Yes, it is Bora Bora – the most beautiful lagoon in the world. It is located right in the middle of Pacific Ocean. Bora Bora consists of the number of French Polynesian islands. “Two towering peaks of sheer black rock [two ancient volcanoes] dominate the center of the island and make an impressive backdrop to an assortment of blue waters that will dazzle the eyes.” Except from being in a fully relax mode and being isolated from everyday trivial life and its problems, you can also surfing, jet skiing, windsurfing, kite surfing, snorkeling, diving and many other water sports. You can enjoy private lagoon tours, sunset cruises, glass bottom boats sailings, parasailing, horseback riding, etc.
After watching “Couples Retreat” I can’t forget that scene of paradise, and Bora Bora is on the top of my traveling list.
Mercedes Benz Museum
Posted on: November 27, 2010
Many people consider Christmas the best time to purchase a new car. But what can be better than just shopping at a car dealer? Travel directly to manufactory and buy the brand new Mercedes Benz right from the assembly line and visit famous Mercedes Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. Museum building has futuristic shape with 16,500 square meters double-helix interior, which makes it one of the most unique museum-design layouts in the world.
Asparagus
Posted on: November 27, 2010
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Most of us think that we should eat an asparagus by cutting it with the knife and picking up with the fork? Well, we thought wrong! Asparagus is considered a hand-food.
Chinese Table Manners
Posted on: November 27, 2010
The typical Chinese dining table is round or square, the ts’ai (common dishes) are laid in the middle, and each participant in the meal is equipped with a bowl of fan (grain/rice), a pair of chopsticks, a saucer, and a spoon. All at the table take from the ts’ai dishes as they proceed with the meal. The diner who lets his fan bowl stay on the table and eats by picking up lumps of fan from the bowl is expressing disinterest in or dissatisfaction with the food. Also, it is extremely poor manners to suck or bite your chopsticks. Consumption of too much rice may be a sign of disrespect to the quality of the ts’ai dishes. No rice should ever be left over in a private bowl of a participant at the end of a meal.
Villa La Cupola Suite
Posted on: November 24, 2010
One of the most expensive luxury suites in the world is Villa La Cupola Suite belonging to the hotel named Westin Excelsior located in the heart of the Rome. The suite is 6,099 square feet with 1808 square feet of balconies and terraces. One night rate is $29,000. Villa La Cupola Suite was remodeled in 1998 costing $7 million.
“A private elevator and a marble staircase lead to the upper floor of the suite, with its own private fitness room, sauna, steam bath and a magnificent Pompeian style Jacuzzi pool with mosaic floors, vaulted ceiling and frescoes recalling the atmosphere of ancient Roman baths. The design of this room has been accurately studied so that the horizon painted in the scenes of the frescoes on the wall matches perfectly with the real horizon, which can be seen from the windows. Wide private terrace and balconies overlooking the magnificent panorama of the ancient city surround rooms on both floors of the Villa la Cupola.”
Regent Seven Seas
Posted on: November 24, 2010
Where have you seen a ship with balconies for each cabin? Well, if you are traveling in one of the most expensive cruise ships in the world – Regent Seven Seas -, then definitely expect to have a balcony along with pools, spas, fitness centers, boutiques, etc. Regent Seven Seas is considered an extravagant cruise, which is relatively small that provides privacy and luxury for $62,000 per person for 108 days. If you interested in short trip, the cruise does 7 to 10 days roundtrip with the starting price of $4,000. Seven Seas Voyager’s destinations include Africa, India, Alaska, Asia Pacific, Canada, New England, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, and Tropics. In short, Regent Seven Seas travels all over the world, you simply need to found out when and for how much.
Hotel General
Posted on: November 24, 2010
“Hotel in Prague, Hotel General the luxury boutique hotel centrally located in Prague, invites you to experience the unique atmosphere of military history in surroundings of contemporary comfort and convenience.”
A five-star hotel that ranks #16 among 662 hotels in Prague, Czech Republic, is Hotel General. The building was built in 1890 during the reign of Franz Josef I, aka the “Emperor of Peace.” It was renovated in 2007. The new classic and chick look of the hotel will take you to different periods of time when notorious and heroic Generals were ruling. Hotel General has 20 rooms equipped with air-conditioning, hot tubs, WiFi, LCD TVs with 100 satellite channels, fax, DVD players etc. Each room is dedicated to one of the 20 Generals from all over the world.
Even though the hotel was opened three years ago, it managed to attract many visitors’ hearts. When I first entered the lobby, I was astonished. The reception desk is made of one, huge aquarium with beautiful chandelier hanging in the middle.
The restaurant contains multiple cuisines, so there are a wild variety of delicious dishes to choose from. Customer service is better than one in Las Vegas, and exceptionally better than in any European restaurant or hotel (Europe customer service is not as pleasuring as in the US).
In short, it is worth the money and time spent at Hotel General.
Most of the people know the Red Light District in Amsterdam as a capital of the sex tourism but “Rossebuurt (Dutch for ‘pink’ or ‘red’ neighbourhood) is in fact one of the oldest and most beautiful parts of the city with its long winding narrow, cobbled streets and utterly charming 14 th century architecture, such as the gothic Oudekerk, or Old Church.“
Venice!!!!
Posted on: November 22, 2010
About 60% of Venice is covered by water. The major source of transportation is gondola. “If you are celebrating an anniversary, honeymoon or any other special occasion, a Venice water taxi is the best way to create ‘wow’ effect as you approach this beautiful city…”
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