Surf-Centric Getaways
Whether you are an avid surfer or a beach bunny who prefers to watch from afar, these five destinations are perfect for catching a great wave and a great time. Sultans, North Male, Maldives Come springtime, surf enthusiasts flock to this Maldivian paradise in the hopes of riding the most exclusive surf break […]
Cool City Parks
The High Line – New York City A popular trend in adaptive urban reuse is converting former structures into new projects and green spaces, and perhaps no example of this trend has been more positively embraced by its location as New York City’s High Line. A former freight line that ran along the west side, […]
Living On the Edge, Literally
This is for the thrill seekers. The risk takers. The ones who turn the dial. You live on the wild side. You push buttons. No is not a word that exists in your vocabulary. You push boundaries. You push yourself. To the top of the mountain. To the highest peak. To those impossible finish […]
Most Unique Venues To Say “I Do” Around the World
Cala Macarelleta, Menorca, Spain With it’s crystal blue waters and white sandy beaches, Menorca, Spain is the perfect place for ones nuptials. Especially with the blue lagoon located off the Balearic Island called the Cala Macarelletta. It’s surrounded by windy country roads, sheer white cliffs and deep indigo blue as far as the eye can […]
5 Roads Worth Traveling
Historic Highway 49, California’s “Gold Rush” Ask Americans about the best road trip and you will more likely than not hear “Route 66.” But VirtualTourist members say California’s “Highway 49” should be on your list, too. It takes you through central areas of Gold Rush country, through several well preserved mining towns and past the […]
Top 10 Converted Hotels
Mandarin Oriental, Prague – Prague, Czech Republic Though many of the most famous sites in Prague are located in the Staré Mesto and Nové Město, the Prague Castle and much of the city’s most atmospheric walks are found on the other side of the River Vltava in the Malá Strana neighborhood. One of these unique […]
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Lunchtime Lifts
Need a boost? We asked Dr. Kate Jameson, Cosmetic Physician and the Medical Director of Youth Lab, Australia’s premier medical aesthetics clinic, the best ways to increase facial hydration levels, smoothness, elasticity and firmness all over your lunch-hour. Skin Boosters What are skin boosters? Skin boosters are a treatment aimed at improving skin hydration, texture, […]
Tips for Relaxing on Holiday
Want to relax on your next trip? Make sure you do these five things. It’s finally here. You’ve spent weeks planning, often thousands of pounds booking, and hours of time preparing to go on your long-anticipated summer holiday… but you just can’t seem to embrace it and relax. We’ve all been there. As a nation, […]
Beach Babe Hairstyles
Ah, vacation – we love fun in the sun! Whether you are traveling to a tropical island, or simply going to lounge by the pool, here are our favourite hairstyles that will have you looking crazy chic. THE HAIR: Messy Boho Look Begin with a light texturizing mousse and power-dry all your hair upside down. […]
Cucumber Gin & Tonic Popcicles
Beat that summer heat with this refreshing snack. Popsicles scream summer… now imagine it spiked with gin and crisp to the taste with cool cucumbers. This recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser and help you get through the rest of those scorching summer days. Ingredients 3 cups tonic 1 1/2 oz. gin […]
Summer Watermelon Balsamic Slushies
Ingredients (makes two cocktails): 3 oz vodka 1/2 oz lime juice 1 oz simple syrup (1 to 1, sugar to water) 1/2 oz balsamic vinegar 2 cups watermelon cut into 1-inch cubes (~ 10.5 oz by weight) 1 pinch of salt 2 cups ice (~ 8 oz by weight) Sprigs of fresh mint for garnish Directions: Start by […]
Top 5 Elephant Encounters With Sanctuary Retreats
“Nature’s great masterpiece, an elephant; the only harmless great thing.” – John Donne Once you have stood in the presence of a wild elephant, nothing is ever quite the same again. There is something about these gentle giants that touches all of us. Maybe it’s their enormous size or their wise demeanour. But whatever […]