Aug 10th, 2010 at 4:00PM: If you're going to see the world, you might as well do it in style. The Yachts of Seabourn just unveiled its Seabourn Sojourn in London and is preparing the ship for a 2011 sail around the world.
The 110-day World Cruise from Los Angeles to London via the South Pacific, New Zealand, around Western Australia, Indonesia and Southeast Asia, India, Arabia and the Mediterranean will be beautiful ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Daily Pampering: 'Suite' ride on the Seabourn Sojourn world cruise
Aug 10th, 2010 at 4:00PM: If you're going to see the world, you might as well do it in style. The Yachts of Seabourn just unveiled its Seabourn Sojourn in London and is preparing the ship for a 2011 sail around the world.
The 110-day World Cruise from Los Angeles to London via the South Pacific, New Zealand, around Western Australia, Indonesia and Southeast Asia, India, Arabia and the Mediterranean will be beautiful ...Travel fitness: Top 10 spots for yoga around the world
Jul 30th, 2010 at 2:00PM: You can run, walk, hike, climb, swim, surf, and scuba your way to new experiences, but even the most active traveler needs a brief moment of zen every now and again. For those who need more than a few seconds of "Om" to get through their day, check out some of these top spots of yoga around the world:
1. Present Moment Retreat - Troncones Beach, Guerrero in Mexico
If you happen to be down in ...Travel + Leisure names the world's best hotels
Jul 8th, 2010 at 3:00PM: You deserve the very best. You've worked hard, probably played a little hard, and you're ready to reward yourself by splurging on a much-needed gateway. So, where do the best of the best go when they want to escape?
With the help of their readers, Travel + Leisure editors released the 2010 World's Best awards. The lists include everything from airlines to islands, and hotels to cruise ships. ...Hyatt continues global expansion of Andaz hotels
Jun 7th, 2010 at 2:30PM: Hyatt's boutique brand, Andaz, is climbing its way up the hotel chain and making an impact on travelers. The response to Andaz has been bountiful, so much so that Hyatt announced today the company will add three new Andaz properties in Sanya Sunny Bay, China; Delhi, India; and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.
Andaz, which has only been operating for three years, is Hyatt's new hotel concept ...Photo of the Day (6.2.10)
Jun 2nd, 2010 at 6:30PM: Ever wonder what the world looks like from atop a camel? Flickr user Arun George83 found out on a recent trip to the Khuri Sand Dunes.
"This photo is taken from Khuri sand dunes in Thar desert near jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. Some tourists are seen traveling on top of camels and enjoying sunset. I was on top a camel when I took this photo."
Quite cool (and from it looks of it, very hot) to see ...Luxury gone wild: Top treehouse hotels around the world
Apr 18th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Who said luxury was limited only inside four walls? In the backyard of hotels and resorts we frequent around the world are miles of lush landscapes just waiting to be explored and slept in. Look up the next time you're walking through the woods and imagine a space in that tall tree, complete with all the amenities you would find at home.
Treehouses are treasures that embrace our childhood and ...Daily Pampering: India's new ultra-luxury Maharaja train service
Apr 8th, 2010 at 4:30PM: Travel through India just got a little more glamorous.
Earlier this week, India officially launched its most luxurious and expensive train service. The cost: a minimum $800 a night (the presidential suite will run you $2,500 a night, but for that price you get your carriage and private bathtub).
The new Maharaja train accommodates only 84 passengers, who each get their own suite complete ...JW Marriott plans 40 hotels in India by 2013
Apr 8th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Executives at the JW Marriott offices are busy planning the future. First came the announcement that JW Marriott plans to double its hotel presence in Europe by 2015, and now the hotel group plans to add another 40 hotels in India by 2013.
So, just where does the luxury hotel brand plan to put all of these hotels?
"We will be opening five JW Marriott hotels in Chennai, Bangalore, Pune (two) ...Is a zero-rupee note the key to stopping bribery in India?
Apr 8th, 2010 at 9:30AM: If you've ever traveled to Southeast Asia or the Middle East, you're probably accustomed to having to "grease the wheels" a little bit if you expect help from local officials. Known as "baksheesh" in the Middle East, these small tips (okay, bribes) are common throughout much of the world for anyone looking to park a car, avoid a traffic ticket, move to the head of a line, or awaken a sleeping ...Aloft Hotels expands global presence in 2010
Mar 16th, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Aloft Hotels, the newest brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced it would expand its overseas presence in 2010. The hotel plans to open 10 new properties in 2010, half of them internationally.
Aloft is planning to open three new hotels in India and one in Brussels, in addition to adding hotels throughout the U.S., including two New York City properties – one in ...When malaria medication goes awry
Feb 23rd, 2010 at 9:30AM: Act 3 of This American Life's episode 399 plays on one of my greatest travel curiosities: the efficacy of malaria medication.
As any visitor to a tropical or sub-tropical climate can attest, anti-malaria medication is a strongly recommended supplement, before, during and often after travel. It is an arduous and time consuming medication to handle; depending on the drug prescribed, side effects ...Photo of the Day (02.20.10)
Feb 20th, 2010 at 5:30PM:
Carpooling is a great way to get to know your coworkers, save money and help the environment. A common concern amongst people who ride-share is that they hate being cramped in the car. Sure, the lack of legroom and sheer number of elbows poking your torso can make for an aggravating commute. But the next time you want to gripe about how uncomfortable your ride to work is, consider this Indian ...Avoid eating cold dishes (especially in developing nations) - Dining out tip
Feb 20th, 2010 at 8:34AM: Having visited India several times in my life, I can confidently say that eating a cold dish is a one-way trip to the hospital. It's because food handling standards in some countries are not quite the same as in developed nations.
Foods to avoid include chilled sauces and desserts. It's actually a pretty easy tip to follow because most food is made hot and fresh. However, chilled foods are a ...Lindsay Lohan investigates India's child trafficking industry
Jan 11th, 2010 at 6:30PM:
So, after many differing reports on what Lindsay Lohan was doing in India (including ours, when we heard gossip that the whole thing was a liecation), the rumored BBC documentary previews, such as the above, are starting to appear.
Lohan indeed went to India in December 2009, allegedly to investigate both sides of the rampant child trafficking trade, from interviewing the parents in poverty ...
Evolution of travel complaints: TSA just the latest target
Dec 30th, 2009 at 11:30AM: This week saw the vitriol of travelers (and travel writers) directed at the TSA. The new TSA regulations that were imposed in light of the terrorist attempt on a Northwest Airlines flight led many to unleash the proverbial hounds and attack both the TSA and Department of Homeland Security with great fervor. It became quite fashionable (and deservedly so) to use blogs and Twitter to mock the TSA's ...Lindsay Lohan rescues child laborers in India...or not
Dec 15th, 2009 at 4:30PM: Looks like miss Lindsay Lohan has gone on a little "liecation" recently.
The actress/singer/celebrity trainwreck posted a message on Twitter that made it sound like she personally took part in a raid that saved child laborers in India while there filming a documentary for the BBC. "Over 40 children saved so far...Within one day's work...This is what life is about...Doing THIS is a life worth ...Diners in India may face a fine for not clearing their plates
Dec 11th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Ever get to a restaurant, realize that you're starving and everything sounds delicious, proceed to order way too much food and then realize when it arrives that there is no way on Earth you can eat it all? While in addition to being wasteful, this kind of behavior can now earn you a fine in India.
According to the Independent, diners caught wasting food in Mumbai will be charged an extra 5 ...Chess around the globe
Dec 5th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Wend Magazine, an outdoor adventure/travel mag with an eco-sensitive slant, has a great photo gallery on their Wend Blog today that celebrates the game of Chess and its universal appeal around the globe. In fact, the blog post compares it to soccer when it comes to international popularity, with chess boards bridging cultural and language barriers across the planet. The classic game traces its ...Can you go home again? A question for the long term traveler
Nov 29th, 2009 at 3:30PM: There's the adage "you can't go home again" that does bear merit, particularly if one has been gone from home for years. Perhaps you traveled back to your hometown for Thanksgiving and have a mental checklist for just how much the town has changed.
Certainly you noticed changes in yourself. Or maybe you noticed that even though you've changed, your trip back home was an indication that some ...More travel deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Nov 27th, 2009 at 2:30PM: The folks over at the LA Times have rounded up a few more great travel deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And what better way to recoup from this most hellish of shopping weekends than by looking forward to a discounted vacation?
Shell's Vacation Hospitality's Black Friday Sale runs today with discounts of up to 50% off at 26 of its resorts located in Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New ...
