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Perhaps the first travel book that kids read is Where's Waldo? The striped explorer travels around the globe in search of...well...nonsense, really. He encounters scenes that go beyond the imaginations of children the world over and, hopefully, inspires them to seek out ...Dubrovnik: Pearl of the Adriatic
"Those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik and see Dubrovnik."
– George Bernard Shaw, Nobel Prize winning writer and playwright
A bright star perched along the Croatian coast of the sparkling Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik looks more like the inspiration ...Daily Pampering: Guided walks around the world
Usually when we discuss the luxe life, we talk about things being brought to us, not about things we have to go out and get ourselves. After all, the very foundation of 'pampering' comes from people being waited on, so why would anything in Daily Pampering ever require us to ...Top five weekend travel media stories
Here are some of the best travel stories culled from the travel sections of this past weekend's newspapers.
1. In the Financial Times, Claire Wrathall pens a sailing exploration of northern Croatia's Kornati islands, which take a backseat to the country's southern ...Trade Mocked
You were a cheerleader, you dated a cheerleader, or you hated the cheerleaders. As I recall, that's how high school worked.
Thanks to travel PR, that same primeval paradigm lives on long after graduation. That miniskirts-shouting-slogans thing still works, whether you're ...Daily Pampering: Three ways to spice up Valentine's Day from around the world
You want to do something for Valentine's Day this year, but you don't know where to turn. Travel is always a great idea, and the economy is definitely cutting your way. There are deals everywhere. Of course, this just makes the choices even harder. Well, I just happened upon ...Cruising the Greek Isles on the MSC Musica: Best trip 2009
I never saw myself as a cruise ship sort of traveler until MSC Musica made me a changed woman.
I'm the person who lived for two years in N'Jowara, The Gambia in a room at the back of an empty shop house without running water, window panes or electricity. Until my MSC Musica ...Gadling's 13 stranger than strange sites for Friday the 13th
Happy Friday the 13th! Tributed to being an unlucky day thanks to wives tales, religion and mythology, this is a day when people might think about altering their travel plans. The thought is, why push your luck? Franklin D. Roosevelt was one such person. He never traveled on ...Gadlinks for Wednesday 9.9.09
Now that I've just typed the date today, I realized what a special day it is! It happens only once a year, and the next one will be on my sister's birthday, 10/10/10! What that means exactly I'm not sure, but this article provides a little insight. Apocalypse though? I ...New Radisson Blu opens with low rate in Dubrovnik, Croatia
With 408 guest spaces, more than 100,000 square feet of spa facilities and stunning views of the Adriatic Sea, the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Dubrovnik has become the largest and most exciting resort on the Dalmatian Coast. To celebrate its arrival, guests can stay for a ...18 unique travel experiences for the well traveled
So you think you've been everywhere and done everything? Is their something missing when you travel these days? Is the sense of adventure gone? Never fear, because the Times Online has compiled an interesting list of 18 unique travel experiences that are designed to give us ...Bargain Europe: Camping Across The Continent
In these economic times we're all looking to find ways to save a little cash without giving up our travels. Airfares are more affordable than they have been in a long time, which means that we can at least afford to get to the places we want to visit. But what happens once ...Beer babe's favorite European bars
Katarina Van Derham, the 2009 St. Pauli Girl spokesmodel, doesn't like to spend all her time in one place. The Slovakia native now lives in Los Angeles and still loves to get out on the road as much as possible. When she's home, her favorite place to grab a pint is Barney's ...Heart-shaped Croatian island attracts curious, lovebirds
Croatia's geography lends itself to love. The country is blessed with a scenic coastline along the Adriatic Sea - a stretch of land that is dotted with picturesque rocky islands and scenic beach towns like Dubrovnik and Hvar. Not surprisingly, Croatia has long attracted ...The Very Best Foreign National Parks
The Coalition of National Park Services Retirees (yeah, I didn't know they existed either) put out a press release yesterday listing the organizations favorite national parks from around the globe. The list was compiled by the more than 700 members of the CNPSR, who voted on ...Travel Read: 100 Places Every Woman Should Go
I never knew there could be a book so thoughtful and inspiring for women as this one. Stephanie Elizondo Griest's second travel book, which lists far more than just 100 Places Every Woman Should Go, is truly an encyclopedia for women travelers. It's the kind of book that ...Christmas presents and parties banned in Croatia
Okay, here's the truth. Not ALL Christmas gifts are banned in Croatia. Probably, you could throw a party in the privacy of your home, but the work holiday parties in both the public and private sectors, have been crossed off the holiday to-do list.
Even the holiday parties ...Croatia bans tourists from arriving with their own food; Czechs are outraged
We've all heard of movie theaters banning food not bought on premises, and certainly it's a no-brainer that you just can't buy take-away food somewhere and go sit in a restaurant and eat it.
But this is the first time I've heard of a country banning food not purchased in its ...United Nations report: Balkans the safest region in Europe
When I arrived in Montenegro three months ago, one of the things that struck me first was how safe things felt. What was I expecting? Well, not a lot of armed thugs or anything. But I'd traveled enough in the former communist corners of Europe -- including past trips into ...Photo of the Day 2-24-2008
One of the best things about traveling is seeing items and situations that seem completely foreign to you -- like a pile of strange-looking fish for sale, for example. Pirano snapped this photo in Split, Croatia. No word on whether he/she made a purchase. Capture any ...
