Restaurant Report: Isolina in Lima

The restaurant, a stylish tavern in Barranco that opened in January, aims for authenticity.

36 Hours in Lima, Peru

Lima’s attractions include a rich pre-Columbian heritage, ethnic diversity, and emerging art and fashion scenes, along with remarkably great food.

Pink Dolphins and Sunsets Along the Amazon

Skiff excursions and jungle walks, hot showers and cold drinks are all part of a luxury river cruise.

Traveling From Ocean to Ocean Across South America

The new highway that crosses Brazil and Peru is transformative — both for the villages it now connects and for the travelers who make the journey.

Hotel Review: Arts Boutique Hotel B in Lima, Peru

This property, which opened in July, is like a trip back to the Peru of the 1920s — complete with striking artwork, stellar service and romantic interiors.

Iquitos, Peru: Wet and Wild

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Peru Gateway Travel

We just got back from a week in Peru with gateway travel. We did Cusco. horseback riding, white water rafting Machu Piccu.

Dealing with the agent before we left was a bit frustrating - we booked 5 months in advance but had to keep asking for confirmations - only when I demanded a final detailed confirmation one week before we left did we get one. Print a few copies and bring them as we had to show the guides a couple times that we have indeed already paid for things.

Hotels - the hotel advertised on the website for 4 star will not be provided - the agent said that there were no rooms available (however you could find availibility when I did a search on-line) after much push back she said that they get preferred rates for only one room and if that fills they will send you to a lesser hotel (read fine print on their website!) we ended up staying at the Novotel in Cusco (which was actually nice) but we paid $190 U.S per night ... Read more »

Peru Travel Packages

Cultural Peru 14 days 13 nights

This 15-day holiday adventure is designed to highlight Peru s amazingly diverse and contrasting ecosystems and regional cultures. From the stylish Oceanside capital, Lima, to the breathtaking beauty of the Colca Canyon in the Andes. Visit ancient island villages on the world s highest navigable lake, Titicaca, and explore the two-mile high city of Cusco. Tour the Sacred Valley of the Inca before venturing deep into the mist-filled cloud forest to ascend the mountaintop Citadel of Machu Picchu. The package culminates in the mega-diverse, Amazonian tropical rainforest of Tambopata.

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Sri Lanka has seduced travellers for centuries. Marco Polo described it as the finest island of its size in the world, while successive waves of Indian, Arab and European traders and adventurers flocked to its palm-fringed shores, attracted by reports of rare spices, precious stones and magnificent elephants. Poised just above the Equator amid the balmy waters of the Indian Ocean, the island’s legendary reputation for natural beauty and plenty has inspired an almost magical regard even in those who have never visited the place. Romantically inclined geographers, poring over maps of the island, compared its outline to a teardrop falling from the tip of India or to the shape of a pearl (the less impressionable Dutch likened it to a leg of ham), while even the name given to the island by early Arab traders – Serendib – gave rise to the English word “serendipity”.

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Location: South Coast of Peru

Peru Travel Guide in Go2Peru offers all manner of tourist information on Peru. There are maps and photo galleries. as well as information about protected natural areas and World Heritage Sites. Also offers all you need to experience the magic of Peru .

Browse for ideas and travel providers by activity or destination, and let Go2Peru lead you to visit to Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines. Colca Valley. the pristine Amazon rainforest, take contact with Andean Indians in Pisac and enjoy the famous Peruvian gastronomy.

PERU LANGUAGE

The official language of Peru is the Spanish, and in the areas where prevail are also the Quechua, Aymara and other aboriginal languages. English is a language that many people linked to the tourism sector dominate, and the tourist operators dominate other foreign languages, as German, French, Italian, Japanese, etc.

As part of its rich cultural tradition, Peru features many different ... Read more »

Restaurant Report: Bastardo in Lisbon

The best dishes from the chef, Luis Miguel Rodrigues, are grounded in traditional cuisine, with only subtle twists.

Restaurant Report: Cantina 32

At a friendly bistro on the pedestrian Rua das Flores, there are two rules: do not refuse the bread, and order the cheesecake.

10 Hotels in Europe That Make You Feel at Home

More than just places to rest your head, these properties in Paris, Vienna and other cities offer a sense of community.

36 Hours in Lisbon

From old townhouses filled with chic shops to docklands harboring night clubs, the city is undergoing a remarkable rebirth.

In Portugal, a Land Finely Aged Like Wine

A road trip through the whitewashed villages of the Alentejo, the southern Portuguese wine country.

Restaurant Report: Mini Bar in Lisbon

Avant-garde cooking is served at gentle prices at the latest venture from the prolific yo ... Read more »

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Top 5 Sites for Last Minute Travel Deals

March 18, 2011

By Marilynne Rudick

It’s true that the early bird often gets the best travel deals—the bargain airfare or the plum suite on a cruise. But sometimes you need a quick getaway. You can’t take one more inch of snow. Get me on the first plane to a warm place !

Happily there are often rewards for last-minute travelers. Travel suppliers would rather get less money for a hotel room than no money for an empty room. So you can often get hefty discounts.

Check out these websites for great last-minute deals.

Top 5 Sites for Last Minute Travel Deals

1. LicketyTrip lists vacation homes that are available in the next two weeks. These listings include last-minute vacancies as well as cancellations. Some listing ... Read more »

TRAVEL, TOURS

Travel to Cusco, explore the amazing sites of Machu Picchu . Choquequirao . Sillustani or Kuelap, fly over the Nazca Lines . explore the Manu rainforest, sail the Titicaca Lake or walk the Inca Trail . Practice your favorite adventure sport on the coast, rivers or mountains, or enjoy the wide variety of flora and fauna of the Peruvian Amazon jungle . Let us organize your trip and choose one of our "Peru Hot Tour Deals" . with unbeatable prices, or take some of our Recommended Trips covering circuits for the best knowledge of our country. Select our Premium Travel Collection including everything necessary for the fullest possible enjoyment of your journey to Peru. If you are of an adventurous spirit, Nature Tours and Adventure Travel are wai ... Read more »

PHUKET TRAVEL & TOURS, PATONG

Phuket Travel and Tours are pleased to announce we are now licensed to operate online. You can now book and pay for tours, shows, and transfers before you leave home.

Phuket Travel and Tours has a Scooter Rental company called Cheap as Chips Motorbike Rental. The head office for both businesses is in a hard to find lane off Prabaramee Road. The GPS Coordinates are 7.905455, 98.298736

Phuket Travel and Tours has 7 Tour Counters or Tour Booths around Patong. Patong Beach is the main Tourist Beach and has lots of buzz, nightlife, shopping, restaurants, as well as a good beach. If you need any more tour information or Tourist Advice, please drop in and see us.

Our latest Tour Kiosk or Tour Shop is on Ratuthit Road, opposite the Paradise Complex, look for the Shazza and Waz Cartoon on the signs.

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Planning Ireland Travel from the

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Despite being one of Europe’s most fashionable places to visit, Croatia doesn’t feel like a place that has been thoroughly worked over by the tourist industry. Though development continues apace along the more commercialized stretches of the coast, Croatian tourism has spun off in a number of positive directions. Whether backpackers or touring families, long-distance cyclists, yachters or spa-hotel surfers, all travellers have seen a big leap forward in the range and quality of what the country has to offer.

A renewed respect for natural ingredients has become the watchword of Croatian cuisine. with locally sourced foodstuffs, wines and olive oils standing up increasingly well to globalization. Croatia has a growing reputation for niche festivals – not just in the party-the-weekend-away music events held on beaches and in abandoned factories and ancient sea-forts up and down the coast, but also in the mushroomi ... Read more »

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We have Explorers, Expeditions, Suburbans and Escalades, 7, 12 and 15-Passenger Vans, Regular, Extended and Quad-cab Pickups.

Phoenix Car Rental makes it as easy and painless as possible to get you into a rental car. We do not require a credit report or a minimum credit score. You don't even need a credit card. Other car rental companies are making it more and more difficult for the average person to rent a car. We have a wide variety of new and used cars available to rent with just a current driver's license and a cash deposit. All major credit cards are accepted as well.

Phoenix Car Rental has been your rental car agenc ... Read more »

Portugal

Get on Board in Portugal

Portugal trains might not enjoy the best reputation, but well deserve a second look. Though its network has historically not developed as fast as its European counterparts, Portugal (like its neighbor Spain ) has recently launched state-of-the-art services on the main line linking Lisbon to Faro in the south (Algarve ) and Porto in the north.

Just under three hours away from Lisbon, and with modern high-speed Alfa Pendular peak trains running every hour, Porto is ideal for a day trip. As a matter of fact, the Sao Bento station is a destination in itself: its interior is decorated with 20,000 azulejos (blue-painted ceramic tiles). The panels, painted from 1905-1916, depict the city s history. And, it s conveniently located in the rua dos Clerigos, one of the most beautiful streets of this ancient district, and just a few minutes walk from Torre dos Clerigos, a 220-foot high bell-tower built in the 18th centu ... Read more »

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From exotic jungle to coastal desert via the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, Peru’s staggering variety of places to visit means the potential for adventure is boundless. Whether you want to trek the hallowed Inca Trail, drink pisco sours in a sleepy colonial town, swim with pink dolphins or paddle your way down the Amazon in a dugout canoe – or all of the above – this is a country that’s ripe for exploring. Wherever you go, Peru’s vibrant Andean culture, one of the most exciting in the Americas, will brighten your travels: tucked-away highland towns explode into colour on market day, and local fiestas are celebrated with unbridled enthusiasm.

This immense wealth of sights and experiences has its roots in one of the world’s richest heritages, topped by the Inca Empire and its fabulous archeological gems. not to mention the monumental adobe temples and pre-Inca ruins along the desert coast. Magical Machu Picchu ... Read more »

When to Visit Portland, OR

Getting Around Portland, OR

Portland, OR Neighborhoods

Portland lies just south of the Washington state border at the meeting of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. The city's organized layout and accessible public transportation make it one of the most user-friendly cities in the United States. Portland's tourist website has a helpful series of neighborhood maps that list cultural sites and routes to and from public transportation.

Portland consists of five geographical sections: North (N), Northeast (NE), Southeast (SE), Southwest (SW) and Northwest (NW). Streets are named according to their section (i.e. NW 23 Ave). In the Northwest you'll find Forest Park. one of the largest forested parks in the country, and an excellent park for hiking or jogging. The nearby Tryon Creek State Park. just five miles south of the city, also provides relaxing outdoor activities.

Portland's downtown lies in the ce ... Read more »

Welcome to Portland

Portland is beautiful environmentally progressive Northwest city that has taken the concept of open space planning to heart. The development of a regional government system (Metro) and the adoption of an urban growth boundary in 1979 have helped protect lands outside of the city while encouraging density and vibrancy within the city limits. Portland is notable for having almost 6,000 acre Forest Park,the fifth largest municipal park in the country. At the same time, master planning efforts have given equal attention to livability and open space within the city, so that Portland today boasts a total of 247 parks and recreational sites including 196  neighborhood parks.

Portland has great range of classical performing arts institutions which i ... Read more »

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Maine's largest city is considered small by national standards—its population is just 64,000—but its character, spirit, and appeal make it feel much larger. In fact, it is a cultural and economic center for a metropolitan area of 230,000 residents—almost one-quarter of Maine's entire population. It's well worth at least a day or two of exploration.A city of many names throughout its history, including Casco and Falmouth, Portland has survived many dramatic transformations. Sheltered by the nearby Casco Bay Islands and blessed with a deep port, Portland was a significant settlement right from its start in the early 17th century. Settlers thrived on fishing and lumbering, repeatedly building up the area while the British, French, and Native Americans continually sacked it. Many considered the region a somewhat dangerous frontier, but its potential for prosperity was so apparent that settlers came anyway to tap its rich natural resources.In 1632 ... Read more »

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Places

At a Glance

▲▲▲ Lisbon Lively, hilly port and capital, with historic trolleys, grand squares, fado clubs, fine art, and a salty sailors quarter topped by a castle.

▲▲▲ The Algarve Portugal s sunny southern coast, strung with the simple fishing village of Salema, the historic end of the road of Cape Sagres, the beach-party town of Lagos, and the laid-back resort of Tavira.

▲▲ Sintra A striking town, within easy day-tripping distance from Lisbon, known for its fairy-tale castles, verdant hills, and beautiful gardens.

▲▲ vora Whitewashed little college town with big Roman, Moorish, and Portuguese history encircled by its medieval wall.

▲▲ Nazar and Nearby Traditional fishing village turned small-town resort, and jum ... Read more »

Get Inspired

What distinguishes Portland, Oregon, from the rest of America's cityscapes? Or from the rest of the world's urban destinations for that matter? In a Northwest nutshell: everything. For some, it's the wealth of cultural offerings and never-ending culinary choices; for others, it's Portland's proximity to the ocean and mountains, or simply the beauty of having all these attributes in one place.Strolling through downtown or within one of Portland's numerous neighborhoods, there's an unmistakable vibrancy to this city—one that is encouraged by clean air, infinite trees, and a blend of historic and modern architecture. Portland's various nicknames—Rose City, Bridgetown, Beervana, Brewtopia—tell its story in a nutshell.Rich cultural offerings, prime historic and modern architecture, endless recreational activities, and a friendly feel make Portland alluring for just about everyone. But it seems that Portland's food scene is one of its biggest attrac ... Read more »

Introduction

The largest urban area in Oregon, Portland is renowned as a clean, green and friendly city. Radiating around the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, the Portland area's lush green cityscape and inviting, walkable neighborhoods are the result of its mild Marine west coast climate combined with progressive urban planning.

As its name suggests, Portland's waterways are still in many respects its lifeblood. The city's port is one of the West Coast leaders in foreign waterborne cargo, and battleships and other oceangoing vessels go into drydock here for repair. But like many West Coast cities, Portland (along with near neighbors like Beaverton) has also seen burgeoning growth among high-tech industries.

Called "The City of Roses," Portland is indeed home to the acclaimed four-acre International Rose Test Gardens (with more than 10,000 plants, the "test" in the name comes from its status as one of 24 official testing site ... Read more »

Travel Nurse

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Let us work for you. We are committed to serving you in every way possible in order to help you achieve your professional goals and reward your sense of adventure. All types of hospitals, from prestigious teaching facilities to small, rural ones, use travel nurses. If your only job so far has been in a small hospital and you wish to continue at a similar facility, Premier Nursing Services will find an assignment that is right for you. Whatever your goal ... Read more »

Europe Travel Guide: Your Personal Travel Guide

Europe is the second largest continent in the world. This is a diversified continent because of its cultural diversification. An established reality about the continent which came out in the year 2004 is that Europe is visited by the 59% of the total persons visiting across the planet. If you are also organizing a trip here then Europe travel guide could be the top remedy for you which can supply you the complete information about this amazing continent. European nations are vast and have diverse culture, places, history etc and 1 can discover all this facts through guides for traveling to Europe.

Ten Countries in Europe for an Amazing European Tour

Europe is one particular of the most stunning areas in the world. If you want to tour Europe and get to see what the continent has to present, then read through these ten areas you can go to in this awesome continent. It could be a bit pricey, but a va ... Read more »

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Blood Pressure, a Reading With a Habit of Straying

Measuring it once is a relatively simple task. Measure it again and again, and you might find yourself on a roller-coaster ride.

Cover-Up in Chicago

The Chicago city officials who delayed justice in the police shooting death of Laquan McDonald should quit.

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Premium Economy Class Comparison Chart

You'll find information about Premium Economy and a sortable chart that can be used to compare Premium Economy seating among different airlines.

What is Premium Economy?

Some airline carriers offer Premium Economy, a separate class of seating and service, that differs from standard Economy. Premium Economy is found mostly on international flights and, compared to standard Economy, offers about 5-7 inches of extra legroom as well as additional amenities, which can include:

• 1-2 extra inches of seat width
• 2-3 extra inches of seat recline
• Adjustable headrests, legrests, or lumbar support
• Larger personal TV screens
• Laptop Power Ports
• Premium Food Service

How much does Premium Economy Cost?

While there are a number of factors that determine airline ticket prices, we priced out a number of trips on each of the airlines offering a ... Read more »