Now that everyone’s mother and twice removed cousin on their father’s side knows about global warming (we hope), ‘travelling green’ has become not only noticed, but really quite fashionable. Here are our destination favourites for the eco-conscious traveller.
Portland, Oregon, USA
Who would have thought the second biggest polluter worldwide could hide an eco-conscious gem like this? [...]
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Earlier this month we summed up the top travel destinations for 2010, but no list would be complete without Istanbul – this year’s European Capital Of Culture. Below, we list some of Istanbul’s must see highlights.
Istiklal Caddesi
This lengthy pedestrian avenue (about two miles long) is where you’ll find the hub of Istanbul’s commercial culture. Bars, [...]
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Начиная от безумных вечеринок под луной на Таиланде и заканчивая захватывающими дух приключениями в Африке — вот список самых подходящих мест для отпуска любителей адреналина. Согласно исследованиям компании Expedia.com.au, в перечень самых подходящих мест на планете для любителей острых ощущений и вечного веселья вошли:
Легендарный испанский танцевальный рай Ибица. В самый сезон сюда съезжаются десятки тысяч [...]
It you’re looking for a room with a view, try a 1965 Boeing 727 in the Costa Rica jungle or an old Soviet propellor plane well that has been turned into one luxurious suite…
Costa Verde Resort , Costa Rica
At first glance it seems as though this 1965 Boeing 727 has been taken over by [...]
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Priceline.com unveiled itsHotel Negotiator and application for iPhone and iPod Touch last week, joining Travelocity.com’s and Expedia.com’s applications at the Apple Online Store. Priceline’s offering features William Shatner as the Priceline Negotiator, and operates much like the Web site offering a variety of last-minute hotel rooms at discounted prices. The application also features hotel listings, customer reviews, [...]
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Jaisalmer Rajasthan, India
Known as the Golden City, this former caravan center on the route to the Khyber Pass rises from a sea of sand, its 30-foot crenellated walls and medieval sandstone fort sheltering carved spires and palaces. So little has changed here that it’s easy to imagine yourself back in the city’s early days, in [...]
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