March 13, 2009

Don’t overlook Krakow!

Category: Caribbean, Central America, Cuba, Eastern Europe, Europe, Guatemala, Illinois, Japan, Magazines, North America, Poland, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA — Paul Johnson @ 5:28 pm

The Polish city of Krakow, too often overlooked by travellers, has been recognised as one of the world’s top five cities by readers of Wanderlust magazine. The self-styled magazine “for people with a passion for travel” placed Krakow fourth place in its list of favourite cities for 2009 and described it as a “bargain destination”. The other cities to make the top five  were Antigua in Guatemala, Kyoto in Japan, the US city of Boston and the  Cuban capital of Havana.


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    • January 5, 2008

    Top 10 all-inclusives according to Tripadvisor

    Category: Accommodation, Aruba, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel — Paul Johnson @ 9:27 am

    Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa ResortIf you’re dreaming of a no-stress, relaxing-on-the-beach kind of vacation, then – according to Tripadvisor – the top 10 all-inclusive resorts are  to be found mostly in the Caribbean.   Their list is  as follows:

    1. Iberostar Bavaro, Dominican Republic  
    2. Excellence Riviera Cancun, Mexico  
    3. Royal Hideaway Playacar & Occidental Resorts, Mexico  
    4. East Winds Inn, St. Lucia  
    5. Couples Negril, Jamaica    
    6. Iberostar Varadero, Cuba  
    7. Divi Aruba All-Inclusive Beach Resort, Aruba  
    8. Majestic Colonial Punta Cana, Dominican Republic  
    9. Iberostar Costa Dorada, Dominican Republic  
    10. Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Bahamas

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    • February 5, 2007

    Cuba: Women Artists in the Revolution

    Category: Attractions, Caribbean, Cuba, Events, Going Out, Iowa, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA — Paul Johnson @ 8:44 am

    One for all the art fans out there. Des Moines’  Drake University’s Anderson Gallery  is hosting “Cuba: Women Artists in the Revolution”, a rare exhibition featuring 50 works by major Cuban artists including Jacqueline Brito, Yamilys Brito, Rocio Garcia, Elsa Mora, Sandra Ramos and Julia Valdes on loan from the Center for Cuban Studies in New York.   The exhibition will run until 16th February 2007.


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