January 18, 2011 / by altair / Caribbean Vacations
PUNTA CANA – PARADISE ON EARTH On December 5, 1492, when Christopher Columbus set his feet on the white sandy beach of the island called “Quisqueya” by the Tainos (meaning “the good”) who occupied the land, he thought he entered a paradise: turquoise crystal-clear water, lush emerald-green tropical vegetation, high forested mountains, large river valleys, […]
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IT’S FIESTA TIME!
January 24, 2011 / by altair / Cruises & Ships
It’s a long Canadian winter… The days are short. The temperature is about minus 20. You have to bundle up from head to toe if you have to go out. It’s just tiresome. Depressing. But close your eyes and imagine: you are on a cruise ship deck wearing a bathing suite; gentle ocean breeze touches […]
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Punta Cana Vacations
January 18, 2011 / by altair / Caribbean Vacations
PUNTA CANA – PARADISE ON EARTH On December 5, 1492, when Christopher Columbus set his feet on the white sandy beach of the island called “Quisqueya” by the Tainos (meaning “the good”) who occupied the land, he thought he entered a paradise: turquoise crystal-clear water, lush emerald-green tropical vegetation, high forested mountains, large river valleys, […]
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Luxury Caribbean Resorts – Palladium
January 13, 2011 / by altair / Caribbean Vacations, Luxury Vacations, New Hotels & Resorts
Today, we would like to tell you a few words about vacations of luxury class – The Palladium Hotels & Resorts. What is it so special that sets this brand apart? First of all, the resorts have been built in harmony with nature, keeping in mind environmental protection issues. Secondly, these all-inclusive hotels and resorts […]
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PRAGUE
January 10, 2011 / by altair / European Vacations
Prague has been the political, cultural, and economic center of the Czech state for over 1100 years. The city is home to more than 1.2 million people. Prague is one of the most beautiful European cities, and Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world. In 1992 Prague became a World Heritage Site […]
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HEALING WATERS
January 10, 2011 / by altair / European SPA Resorts, European Vacations
Not many people in North America know (never mind appreciate) about amazing health benefits of balneological resorts, which are very often called “spa resorts”. But “American” meaning of these words is a little bit different and usually associated with beauty salons. Balneotherapy refers to the medicinal use of water treatment, not to recreational use. Actually, […]
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