The lush, green Salario district is in northeastern Rome. One of its highlights is the neo-Classical Villa Torlonia formerly rented by BM (Benito Mussolini) as his state residence. Would you believe the rent was one lira per year? The Villa's centerpiece is the Casina delle Civette. This property is no longer for rent; it contains a lovely museum. You might want to compare and contrast it with the Villa Albani that still belongs to the Torlonia...more
In news that could bode well for the future of cheap airplane tickets and cheap vacation packages, the ALPA (Air Line Pilots Association) has backed off of its support of the proposed merger between Continental and United. Negotiations with management over a transition agreement have stalled.Continental's CEO has been singing the virtues of the upcoming merger, claiming labor would benefit from expected synergies and has promised to work with...more
Overlooking the magnificent Arabian Sea at the end of Marine Drive in Mumbai is Hotel Marine Plaza, a fashionable, 5 star hotel in Mumbai setting world class standards in hospitality and comfort. The Glass bottom pool and Jacuzzi on the roof top of this fabulous 5 star hotel in Mumbai bring out the 'Unique Marine Experience' concept of this Boutique Hotel in Mumbai. The services are truly class apart and the rooms have been given five - star treatment with every amenity to soothe and satisfy every guest.AccommodationThis 5 star hotel in Mumbai provide luxury accommodation in its 40 gorgeously done Exclusive Suites including 28 Spacious, Sea facing Rooms. All the rooms are thoughtfully fitted with modern conveniences like bathroom with bath tub, mini bar, satellite television, luxurious living area, spacious work space, Jacuzzi, Hi-Speed Internet Access and others. The aesthetic yet richly interiors of the rooms have a minimalist and relaxing aura. RestaurantsHotel Marine Plaza in Mumbai offers cosmopolitan cuisines in its specialty restaurants. The dining restaurant has a wide selection to choose from International specialties to ethnic flavors. It also serves extensive Buffet menu...more
India is known for its heritage and vibrancy, astonishing historical places and sumptuous cuisines; and all these form major attractions India that pull tourists towards it. Yoga, Ayurveda, and Spirituality are some of the other avenues that have frequently been associated with Indian Tourism. Travelers from all around the world visit India for the...more
Taking an international vacation doesn't mean you have to take an airplane, and it doesn't mean you have to spend a whole lot of money. I've discovered that some of the grandest vacations are right near by, and one of these vacation destinations is Canada. Canada has so much to explore, and you don't need a full passport to get there. Passport...more
The mid-August holiday is an ancient feast, that already existed in Octavian Augustus' times; later, it coincided with the Christian celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.In 18 B.C. the emperor Octavian Augustus instituted the mid-August feast to connect the celebrations of the month, thus creating a necessary and deserved period of rest after the fatiguing period of the harvest - other than for a kind of political self-promotion. During the "feriae Augusti" the draught animals were exempted from their work and dressed up with flowers decorations, while the workers brought their wishes to their chiefs, from whom they received extra tips. It's easy to imagine how these days were longed for in the whole empire: nowadays, anyway, the mid-August feast is a typically Italian celebration, to which the population of the boot is very attached, differently from the other nations.With the arrival of the Christianity, then, the 15th August took on a new significance: in that date, in fact, the Christian religion celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in the skies that, according to the Catholic dogma defined by Pope Pius XII on the 1st November 1950, would have ascended in...more
Ayodhya is quite well known for its ancient temples and monuments. It is more prominently known to be the abode of Lord Ram. Tourists from both India and abroad flock to this place throughout the year. Owing to this many tourist operators arrange for...more
Cheap airplane tickets, as well as cheap vacation packages, are now more available as a result of an American Airlines ticket sale. Travelers are being encouraged to purchase tickets as soon as possible to take advantage of the sale prices being...more
The proposals of non-competitive events in the Lagoon city in the spring are unique events that only Venice can offer, and they involve the whole city and all those who, on that day, have the luck and the will to be there.The first event for which it...more
Many travelers plan their independent itinerary abroad based on time and budget constraints, while aiming at reaching the best and most attractive touristic attractions of the city/country they wish to visit.Most of the independent travelers abroad,...more
If you're dreaming of taking your kids to Disney World this year you might be wondering how you can make the vacation as affordable as possible. The good news is that if you know where to look there are a number of ways that you can save money on...more
Brockenhurst is located centrally in the heart of the New Forest National Park, the former hunting ground of Kings. Lying between Lymington on the coast and Lyndhurst (the former capital of the forest), Brockenhurst is a wonderful small village with...more