Spotlight on Monaco
July 5th, 2011 by Lara Aston
The principality of Monaco consists of less than two square kilometres of steep and rocky real estate carved out of France’s Mediterranean coast. K
How to enjoy India without feeling overwhelmed
July 4th, 2011 by Bella MarquetHave you always dreamed of experiencing the colours chaos of India? Of visiting the home of the worlds oldest religions? Are you a little nervous of getting Delhi-belly, being ripped off or suffering culture shock? The truth is, India can feel overwhelming, but the best approach really is to accept it get on with your trip. Distract yourself with guidebooks, browse the last minute flight deals before you know it youll be sipping chai on a street corner while watching cows hold up the traffic.
India’s potentially overwhelming factors are the sheer number of people, high poverty levels inescapable piles of dirt. T
A personal report from clients in Cairo during unrest
July 4th, 2011 by Lara AstonOur vacation to Israel and Egypt ended up being one of the more exciting trips we have ever been on. We flew into Tel Aviv and had a wonderful time in the country. It was amazing to have seen the progress they have made in developing it into an industrial society. Jerusalem was awesome and we visited all the religious antiquities in the city. There was very little military presence in the country and even security at the airport was minimal.
We landed in Cairo and saw the usual sights, the pyramids, the Cairo Museum, etc. Our hotel was downtown overlooking Tahrir Square and the Cairo Museum. If you
Yellowstone River hit by oil leak
July 4th, 2011 by Bella Marquet
Hundreds of barrels of oil have leaked into the Yellowstone River in the United States after an ExxonMobil operated pipeline ruptured.
As many as 1,000 barrels of oil are feared to have leaked into the river following the accident, which occurred downstream from Yellowstone national park, a major tourist attraction in the US.
ExxonMobil confirmed it took half an hour to isolate the fault and close the pipeline.
Residents in the surrounding area were briefly evacuated, but were later allowed to return to their homes.
An investigation has now been launched.
Las Vegas celebrates its mob roots with two gang-buster attractions
July 3rd, 2011 by Lara AstonLAS VEGAS — You’ve always come here for experiences: at the gaming tables and buffet tables, in the lounges and showrooms, or just gawking at surreal replicas of world landmarks in the middle of the desert.
Now, when you come here, you can also get rubbed out by Soprano-style bad guys with thick necks, Brooklyn accents and automatic weapons — virtually, of course.
The Tropicana Hotel launched the Las Vegas Mob Experience this spring: part museum, part theme park, with nifty interactive special effects designed by Disney “imagineers.”
The visitor becomes a character in the story, and has choices to make. The