See this at: smartertravel.com| Added on 08/16/07

Cooking schools and tours are cropping up all over Italy, but if you really want to learn in style, you can book a cooking lesson or multi-day course at Badia a Coltibuono organic winery and estate in the Chianti region of Tuscany. A 1,000-year-old... See more

Cooking schools and tours are cropping up all over Italy, but if you really want to learn in style, you can book a cooking lesson or multi-day course at Badia a Coltibuono organic winery and estate in the Chianti region of Tuscany. A 1,000-year-old former abbey on the property serves as a B&B and cooking school where you can stay and take cooking lessons with Chef Guido Stucchi-Prinetti. Over the course of one, three, or five days, you'll learn how to prepare and pair wine with full four-course meals. "We prepare all sorts of regional Italian dishes according to the season and the availability of fresh ingredients, always keeping an eye out for well-balanced meals," says Stucchi-Prinetti. "In each lesson students learn to prepare a whole menu with hands-on experience. A sample menu might include Tuscan flat bread with rosemary, spinach and Ricotta gnocchi, roast loin of pork with crackling and roasted sweet peppers, and pears cooked in spiced wine and served with a light crema... See less

See this at: gap.flightcentre.ca| Added on 07/05/07

Canadian $680, plus $250 local costs, includes many meals. International flights extra.

Canadian $680, plus $250 local costs, includes many meals. International flights extra. See less

Highlights: Khan al-Khalili, Aswan, Nubian village, Felucca sailing trip, Valley of Kings, Mt Sinai The perfect introduction to Egypt! Uncover the magic of this captivating country on a 15-day adventure as you explore the pyramids, marvel at ancient temples, wander through the bustling streets of...

See this at: hiddentrails.com| Added on 07/04/07

The Galapagos Islands, located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific ocean, are the living laboratory of evolution. They were the inspiration for the Charles Darwin evolution theory that produced a revolution in human thought which we can... See more

The Galapagos Islands, located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific ocean, are the living laboratory of evolution. They were the inspiration for the Charles Darwin evolution theory that produced a revolution in human thought which we can still fell now. This group of 13 mayor islands and dozens of smaller islets and rocks - all the result of volcanic activity - certainly appear to be out of this world. They are, in fact, an unpredicted wilderness, filled with extraordinary population of unique species which have developed apart from humans and their dominating influence. Trip Report Galapagos Video Slide Show In an effort to preserve the islands as they were centuries ago, the Galapagos have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. | ...Galapagos Cruises Any traveler to Ecuador should not miss this amazing wonder of the world. The Galapagos Archipelago is a truly unique place in terms of its animal life. Not only did the Archipelago's unique fauna and flora give rise... See less

See this at: salminter.com| Added on 07/04/07

International Spanish School center in Salamanca - Spain. High quality language courses - 2 or 4 hours each morning, at low cost. Apartment accomodations from $8/day.

International Spanish School center in Salamanca - Spain. High quality language courses - 2 or 4 hours each morning, at low cost. Apartment accomodations from $8/day. See less

See this at: lionworldtravel.com| Added on 06/08/07

LION WORLD TOURS, experts in African Safari tours to wilderness and wildlife adventure travel was established over forty years ago and is a member of IATA (International Air Transport Association) and is a fully bonded and secure member of ACTA... See more

LION WORLD TOURS, experts in African Safari tours to wilderness and wildlife adventure travel was established over forty years ago and is a member of IATA (International Air Transport Association) and is a fully bonded and secure member of ACTA (Association of Canadian Travel Agents). Our discount airfares, First Class, Business or Economy, are the most competitive, and we use the most direct routing on regularly scheduled airlines only. We specialize in group and individual tours to Southern Africa and will tailor make full itineraries, including such destinations as South Africa including Cape Town and Private Game Reserves, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia and so much more. All of our staff have first-hand knowledge of Southern Africa and can confidently assist you in organizing a pleasurable and trouble free trip. Booking of hotel accommodations and conference facilities, both luxury and economy, are expertly taken care of by our agents. If you are seeking excitement, why not spend a few... See less

Highlights: Recommended by Arthur Frommer, Canadian tour company that keeps costs low and condenses the usual 2-week safari into 1-week, still with lots of games drives.

See this at: maho.org| Added on 06/01/07

Dear Traveler, If you've been looking for an unforgettable vacation in the US Virgin Islands, where tree frogs and hummingbirds feel just as comfortable as you do, in a pristine, natural setting, you have come to the right web site. Less than a three... See more

Dear Traveler, If you've been looking for an unforgettable vacation in the US Virgin Islands, where tree frogs and hummingbirds feel just as comfortable as you do, in a pristine, natural setting, you have come to the right web site. Less than a three hour flight from Florida, or three and a half from NYC, in the Caribbean's gorgeous US Virgin Islands National Park, Maho has its own secluded, white sand beach, and plenty of water sports like sailing, scuba, wind surfing, and snorkeling for active guests. There's also lots of peace and quiet for those who simply want to enjoy the natural surroundings in thousands of unspoiled acres. When Maho Bay Camps opened in 1976, the term ecotourism didn't even exist. Environmentally sensitive travelers usually had to "rough it" to be close to nature. My idea was to provide intimacy with the great outdoors, in the US Virgin Islands (where English is spoken), one of the world's most beautiful settings, with comfort and convenience, at low cost. Maho... See less

Highlights: Individual canvas-walled cabins

See this at: frommers.com| Added on 06/01/07

Frommer's Review This is a local landmark, often considered Acapulco's signature hotel, and my personal favorite. Perched on a hillside overlooking the bay, Las Brisas is known for its tiered pink stucco facade, private pools, and 175 pink Jeeps... See more

Frommer's Review This is a local landmark, often considered Acapulco's signature hotel, and my personal favorite. Perched on a hillside overlooking the bay, Las Brisas is known for its tiered pink stucco facade, private pools, and 175 pink Jeeps rented exclusively to guests. If you stay here, you ought to like pink, because the color scheme extends to practically everything. Las Brisas is also known for inspiring romance and is best enjoyed by couples indulging in time together -- alone. The hotel is a community unto itself: The simple, marble-floored rooms are like separate villas sculpted from a terraced hillside, with panoramic views of Acapulco Bay from a balcony or terrace. Each room has a private or semiprivate swimming pool. Las Brisas has a total of 250 pools. The spacious Regency Club rooms, at the apex of the property, offer the best views. You stay at Las Brisas more for the panache and setting than for luxury amenities, though rooms have been upgraded. Early each morning,... See less

Highlights: Room Information 263 units | Prices High season $330 shared pool, $435 private pool, $540 Royal Beach Club; low season $230 shared pool, $345 private pool, $432 Royal Beach Club. $20 per day service charge plus 17% tax. Rates include continental breakfast | Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V | In...

See this at: eurocheapo.com| Added on 05/10/07

Our editors show up unannounced at budget hotels all over Europe, check out the rooms, and get a feel for the place. If we like it, we write a review and pass on the info to you. We believe that budget travel should be about traveling simply and... See more

Our editors show up unannounced at budget hotels all over Europe, check out the rooms, and get a feel for the place. If we like it, we write a review and pass on the info to you. We believe that budget travel should be about traveling simply and creatively, interacting with places and cultures without spending too much. See less

See this at: biketoursdirect.com| Added on 04/25/07

Travel with European bike tour companies and choose from more than 150 guided and self-guided tours in nearly 30 countries. BikeToursDirect represents European bicycle tour companies, which means excellent variety, reasonable prices and frequent... See more

Travel with European bike tour companies and choose from more than 150 guided and self-guided tours in nearly 30 countries. BikeToursDirect represents European bicycle tour companies, which means excellent variety, reasonable prices and frequent departures. We don't mark up their prices–the rates you see here are identical to those on their sites. We handle all bookings and payments. See less

See this at: volunteersouthameric...| Added on 04/16/07

This site lists the free and low-cost volunteer opportunities in South & Central America. The site is designed for backpackers / independent travellers looking for a real volunteer experience abroad, without paying any middle-man or agency fees

This site lists the free and low-cost volunteer opportunities in South & Central America. The site is designed for backpackers / independent travellers looking for a real volunteer experience abroad, without paying any middle-man or agency fees See less

See this at: belizespecials.com| Added on 04/05/07

Welcome to the Belize's largest marketplace of just-released travel offers. Congratulations! You've just discovered BelizeSpecials.com, your personal shopping guide that allows you to quickly find the best last minute travel offers that match your... See more

Welcome to the Belize's largest marketplace of just-released travel offers. Congratulations! You've just discovered BelizeSpecials.com, your personal shopping guide that allows you to quickly find the best last minute travel offers that match your needs. When you enter our marketplace you have instant access to the most current offers from resorts and tour operators throughout the country. The specials are updated regularly by the travel sellers and often will only appear on our site. When you're ready to book it's easy. We provide all contact information to the travel seller where you complete your purchase. No middleman, no security concerns and no hassles. There are three ways to instantly put BelizeSpecials.com to work for you: And don't forget to sign up for our Travel Specials email newsletter (you can subscribe by filling in your email address in the box at left and clicking on "Subscribe"), bringing current specials and insightful commentary about traveling around Belize... See less

See this at: staywithluxx.com| Added on 04/02/07

LUXX HOTEL - With only 13 rooms, the unique LUXX Hotel is one of Bangkok’s smallest hotels. It’s also one of the city’s best-kept hospitality secrets, and breathes new life into the clichéd home-away-from-home concept. Powerful doses after all come... See more

LUXX HOTEL - With only 13 rooms, the unique LUXX Hotel is one of Bangkok’s smallest hotels. It’s also one of the city’s best-kept hospitality secrets, and breathes new life into the clichéd home-away-from-home concept. Powerful doses after all come in small packages. What it lacks in size, the exclusive LUXX certainly makes up for with style, and location. See less

See this at: lacasadedonaana.com| Added on 05/27/08

Rates include complimentary breakfast (Monday through Saturday). Guest rooms are adult-only, non-smoking, and no pets, minimum three nights, maximum of two people. Here are the house rules. To check availability and make a reservation, press the... See more

Rates include complimentary breakfast (Monday through Saturday). Guest rooms are adult-only, non-smoking, and no pets, minimum three nights, maximum of two people. Here are the house rules. To check availability and make a reservation, press the buttons below: See less

Highlights: Per night - regular season USD$49 single, $55 double | Per week - regular season USD$320 single, $345 double | Per night - peak season (Cervantino Festival in October) USD$64 single, $69 double | Per week - peak season (Cervantino Festival in October) USD$440 single, $440 double

See this at: vallarta-adventures....| Added on 04/04/08

Vallarta Adventures offers dolphin and whale watching, jungle, canopy and air tours, sailing, scuba, snorkeling, and day or night cruises to Las Caletas

Vallarta Adventures offers dolphin and whale watching, jungle, canopy and air tours, sailing, scuba, snorkeling, and day or night cruises to Las Caletas See less

Highlights: In short, whether you prefer a relaxing day, extreme adventure, or maybe just something in between, there is a Vallarta Adventure just right for you!

See this at: project-tortuga.org| Added on 04/04/08

A non-profit civil association dedicated to the preservation of endangered marine turtles.

A non-profit civil association dedicated to the preservation of endangered marine turtles. See less

Highlights: In the spring of 1992 the founding members of the Grupo Ecológico de la Costa Verde, A.C. (the Group) organized and built the first marine nursery. By June, a large scale protection of Olive Ridley and Leatherback turtle eggs had begun. Millions of years before humans arrived in North...

See this at: smartertravel.com| Added on 04/04/08

SmarterTravel.com's travel guides are a comprehensive travel planning tool for destinations around the world. Guides cover when to go, how to get there, where to stay, how to get around once you're there, and what to do.

SmarterTravel.com's travel guides are a comprehensive travel planning tool for destinations around the world. Guides cover when to go, how to get there, where to stay, how to get around once you're there, and what to do. See less

See this at: visitmexico.com| Added on 04/04/08

Mexico Tourism Website

Mexico Tourism Website See less

See this at: frommers.com| Added on 04/04/08

Online guide to Guadalajara.

Online guide to Guadalajara. See less

See this at: larpman.com| Added on 03/31/08

Extensive listings of Mexican airlines, bus companies, and other transportation options. Links to websites when available.

Extensive listings of Mexican airlines, bus companies, and other transportation options. Links to websites when available. See less

Highlights: An easy access for checking all airlines or bus companies for prices, since there is no aggregate search for Mexico.

See this at: lonelyplanet.com| Added on 03/31/08

If you're looking for the 'real' Mexico, this is the place to find it. Birthplace of tequila, mariachi music, sombreros, charreadas (rodeos) and the Mexican Hat Dance, cosmopolitan Guadalajara is the place to immerse yourself in Mexican culture. Part... See more

If you're looking for the 'real' Mexico, this is the place to find it. Birthplace of tequila, mariachi music, sombreros, charreadas (rodeos) and the Mexican Hat Dance, cosmopolitan Guadalajara is the place to immerse yourself in Mexican culture. Part of Guadalajara's appeal is that it has many of the attractions of Mexico City - a vibrant culture, fine museums and galleries, a lively nightlife and great food - but few of the capital's problems. It's modern, well-organized and unpolluted, with enough attractions to please every visitor. See less

Highlights: Download free overview chapter.

See this at: oaxacainfo.com| Added on 03/10/08

With the soul of an ancient heritage, nurtured in a landscape of exceptional beauty, | OAXACA [wah-HAH-kah] is a place of such warm-heartedness and vitality that you will instantly feel welcome.

With the soul of an ancient heritage, nurtured in a landscape of exceptional beauty, | OAXACA [wah-HAH-kah] is a place of such warm-heartedness and vitality that you will instantly feel welcome. See less

Highlights: Oaxaca travel information, hotel reservation and newsletter

See this at: frommers.com| Added on 03/06/08

Frommer's online guidebook to Mexico

Frommer's online guidebook to Mexico See less

See this at: volaris.com.mx| Added on 02/26/08

Volaris es la aerolinea mexicana que te ofrece una verdadera experiencia de viaje. Acercate a nosotros y obten el mejor servicio a un precio justo.

Volaris es la aerolinea mexicana que te ofrece una verdadera experiencia de viaje. Acercate a nosotros y obten el mejor servicio a un precio justo. See less

Highlights: Discount Mexican airline for internal flights.

See this at: cuernavacalanguagesc...| Added on 02/11/08

If you want to speak Spanish correctly and fluently in a surprisingly short period of time, study with us. Explore this exciting and unique program of the CLS (Cuernavaca Language School). We are in Cuernavaca, Mexico, "The City of Eternal Spring." •... See more

If you want to speak Spanish correctly and fluently in a surprisingly short period of time, study with us. Explore this exciting and unique program of the CLS (Cuernavaca Language School). We are in Cuernavaca, Mexico, "The City of Eternal Spring." • Spanish courses for all ages and interests. • Begin classes any Monday throughout the year. • Study in groups of maximum five students. • Enjoy cultural activities and excursions. • Homestays and other lodging options. See less

See this at: cnn.com| Added on 02/08/08

* Story Highlights * In 2006, police evicted protesters who held the city for months * Now there is more local flavor and fewer tourists * Oaxaca state has archaeological sites, beaches, forests and mountains *

* Story Highlights * In 2006, police evicted protesters who held the city for months * Now there is more local flavor and fewer tourists * Oaxaca state has archaeological sites, beaches, forests and mountains * See less

See this at: si-oaxaca.com| Added on 02/08/08

Viva Oaxaca is the guidebook we wish we had read before our first trip to Oaxaca. We've tried to include just about everything useful that we've learned during our many stays there. Hundreds of visitors to Oaxaca have used Viva Oaxaca to make the... See more

Viva Oaxaca is the guidebook we wish we had read before our first trip to Oaxaca. We've tried to include just about everything useful that we've learned during our many stays there. Hundreds of visitors to Oaxaca have used Viva Oaxaca to make the most of their time in this beautiful, colorful colonial city. Now you can too. We want to provide visitors to Oaxaca with the most useful, insightful and up-to-date information about the city of Oaxaca and the many attractions that surround it. Click on Contents or the picture above to see what you'll find in our handy guidebook, Viva Oaxaca. As you check out the sections of this website, please remember that they are just small samples of what you'll find in the full guidebook to Oaxaca, Viva Oaxaca. Viva Oaxaca is the perfect guidebook for first-time visitors, and offers a great deal of detailed information for repeat visitors too. We've personally checked out Oaxaca's best and most interesting restaurants, hotels, B&Bs, shops and other... See less

See this at: aircanada.com| Added on 02/07/08

Mexico City may be big, but there is no need to be daunted. Here are some tips on which museums to hit in Mexico’s cultural megalopolis.

Mexico City may be big, but there is no need to be daunted. Here are some tips on which museums to hit in Mexico’s cultural megalopolis. See less

Highlights: Sampling of neighbourhoods for a varied taste of Mexico City.

See this at: frommers.com| Added on 07/17/09

We are looking at visiting Namibia and Botswana next spring and would appreciate your advice on where to stay and what the absolute must do adventures are. In 2007, we switched to visit Zambia and South Africa after receiving great advice from you.... See more

We are looking at visiting Namibia and Botswana next spring and would appreciate your advice on where to stay and what the absolute must do adventures are. In 2007, we switched to visit Zambia and South Africa after receiving great advice from you. We really enjoyed walking safaris, hiking, tiger fishing, a little scared to do canoeing in great populations of hippos after having one go under our canoe but don't mind being in a boat if it's safer. We enjoyed the ultra light ride over Vic Falls so the hot air balloon trip sounds fun (although can someone recommend a provider other than the one Robin dealt with on her trip). The one thing we said we would do this time is tack on a few days on a beach relaxing and recouperating after a pretty intense safari schedule. We have two and a half weeks on the ground in Africa so we really must choose wisely. Could you please give us suggestions for the camps - we can rough a few days in each place but its nice to have a nicer place at least for a... See less

See this at: gapadventures.com| Added on 12/09/08

White-sand beaches and volunteering in a community on Zanzibar, game viewing in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater

White-sand beaches and volunteering in a community on Zanzibar, game viewing in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater See less

Highlights: Get to know Tanzania's welcoming people, witness some of Africa's most spectacular destinations, and make a lasting impact, the best of both worlds. Volunteer on a community project on the spice island of Zanzibar, and then roam from the warm waters of the Indian Ocean to the plains of the...