LET'S DO VEGAS - LET'S DO WYNN HOTELS

FABULOUS VEGAS!

What happens in VEGAS stays in VEGAS! Well TRAVELSAPIEN heard that somewhere. Doing VEGAS means fantasy, excitement, luxury, gambling, show girls, super entertainment, and for something wildly special you just have to stay at a WYNN HOTEL. When attention to detail and finish means something WYNN offers up a host of attention to your comfort and contributes greatly to a pleasant experience in VEGAS. Do it at least once in your life. Only walking the strip can express the awesome treat this man made tourism attraction brings.

BANAHAW MOUNTAIN - LAND OF MYSTERY OR?

In the shadows of Mt Banahaw, located in the Philippines are many mysteries. There are more than 100 cults located in the near area that all pay homage to the Volcano Mt. Banahaw BUT never fear travelers. Every year 100's of thousands visit the location in Delores and then again after they leave Delores once again retreats into a sleepy, quiet wishful area. There is magic. All year round there is JAY HERRERA with his unique blend of lodging, bar and the only restaurant you will ever want to never leave. Fabulous food cooked fresh by JAY. There is no menu. Great hospitality, friendly guests and ecclectic food drive this successful venture. Not easy to locate but find Delores and ask anybody where is the best food in the territory. with that just hope JAY is home and there is a seat for you. FABULOUS. If you travel to the Philippines, the Quezon Region insure you detour and visit Mt. Banahaw, get spiritual, walk the streets of Delores and find JAY'S place. Stay awhile. A great experience! TRAVELSAPIEN experienced it. TRAVELSAPIEN loved it! You will too!

TOURISM TRENDS IN NEW ZEALAND

According to the New Zealand Tourism Board Releases, New Zealand is the youngest country on earth. It was the last habitable land mass on Earth to be settled by humans. The focus is on a pure and unchanging environment with innovative approaches to experience the country. Try caving. According to the Maori legend, Ruakuri Caves were discovered centuries ago by their ancestors. A pack of wild dogs lived at the entrance and the Maori name RUA meaning den, and KURI meaning dogs. New experiences are now open with wildlife cruises, and land cruising by motor home and automobile rentals. Exploring the country is a fresh air experience and one not to miss. Why not explore New Zealand in a truly unique fashion. Give this one a try http://www.straytravel.com/ So fun. Oh for sure you will notice the difference!

NEW ZEALAND - SOMETHING SPECIAL

NEW ZEALAND - A Country that should be really high on your travel list. Sure Asia is currently cool but New Zealand has it's wonders and secrets, it's fabulous people and landscapes you just cannot miss. Psst. This is where the little Hobbits came from. The movie 'Lord of the Rings' was filmed in this fairyland of beauty. TRAVELSAPIEN says " Don't you think it's time? Shout out and check on self-drives or unique road touring options. http://www.spaceships.tv/

NEW ZEALAND - A Land For Everyone

NEW ZEALAND - A land for everyone!

http://www.straytravel.com/ Get off the Beaten Track. Enjoy!

INDOOR SKI RESORT - DUBAI

DUBAI KNOWS HOW TO PARTY!

JUST BRING A SMILE

http://www.skidubai.com/

Is the summer heat getting you down travelers? Well, take a break in Dubai and get the best of winter fun and summer at the same time! Step inside to the world’s largest indoor Ski Facility.

Ski Dubai offers up snow in the desert! Oh for sure Ski and Snow boarders suffering summer withdrawals. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, or simply throw snowballs at your friends. There is something for everyone, from the novice to the snow crazies. Ski Dubai is a unique mountain-themed attraction that offers you the opportunity to enjoy real snow fun in Dubai all year round! Woo Hoo. So kool.

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?

BELIEVE IT TRAVELERS.

You don’t have to worry about ski clothing or equipment either. Ski Dubai has thought of it all and offers guests the use of winter clothing, ski and snowboard equipment. A quad-chairlift and tow lift will promptly carry you to the top setting you up for the next run.You will enjoy themed restaurants, retail shop, and a team of professional Snow School instructors will guide you through the simple, fun process of learning to ski or snowboard.

http://www.skidubai.com/

SKIING UNDER THE DESERT SUN

SKI! SNOWBOARD!
GET OUT OF THE SUN!
BRING THE FAMILY!

DUBAI - AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.

http://www.skidubai.com/
(All Photos - Courtesy Ski Dubai)

AMAZING - WITH PEACE COMES TRAVEL

Amazing! With peace comes travel. A recent article on KAYAK points to the fact "with peace comes travel". So true. So true. Recently in particular
Croatia, Sierre Leone, Afghanistan, Vietnam. Prior to this the European and Japan wars were beads for North American's wishing to revisit centres of conflict for themselves and their families. These areas of conflict are magnets once hostility ends for numerous reasons that go beyond simple interest or marketing efforts. As each war ends the tourists come. Not a great endorsement for a priority sales plan indeed. The Middle East, Iraq and Afghanistan perhaps in the future? Fact is already there are bone-fide tourists all be they Independent Travelers, by security escort finding themselves crossing through Afghanistan or conflict areas in Northern Africa. Pretty scary but a heck of a story for the kids.
(Photo - Satka. Located in the Southern Urals of Russia. Arms Collection on display)

OKAY - FLY & FRY HOLIDAYS STILL HAVE MOMENTS

Princess Juliana International Airport-Island of Saint Martin. The airport is famous for its short landing strip — only 2,180 metres/7,152 ft. Planes approach the island extremely low on the horizon, right over Maho Beach. Sometimes these planes fly at just 10--20 m/30-60 ft over the heads of paralized numb beach goers. Heck there might even be a tour for the best photograph of a zonked tourist. Bring a second set of shorts dudes. You might need them.

The Dog House Hotel? Bring Your Kibbles

DOG HOUSE HOTEL?
THIS IS FOR REAL TRAVELERS!

Not for your dog but for you and the family.


Pull into the Dog Bark Park Inn outside Cottonwood, Idaho U.S.A., and you’ll be greeted by the world’s largest beagles, Toby and Sweet Willy. While Toby is a 12-foot-tall wood carving, Sweet Willy is literally a dog house — a comfy, modern and kitschy place to crawl into and lay your head for the night. “At Dog Bark Park Inn, sleeping in the doghouse is a good thing!” Wonder if you get a water dish thrown in. Yes you will have to bring your own kibbles.

10 Worst Travel Destinations of 2007!

HOLY Burning Sands!



10 Worst Travel Destinations of 2007! Subjective perhaps but hey what the hey! These certainly sit at the top of the shelf. Only the brave, lonely and very lost souls would have enjoyed their visits here. Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sudan, Myanmar, DR Congo, Chad, Sri Lanka are as polled by crazies on another planet.

Well. As long as your having fun. Wink. Wink. TRAVELSAPIEN say's. Hey! We are not arguing.

TICKET TO RIDE! NORWAY PLEASE

Give it up for the sleeper of the year! NORWAY. Actually if you have not considered or even thought about NORWAY as a holiday destination just where is your head travelers?

Trains. Fiords. Northern Lights. A journey to please.

Norway includes great train journeys - the Raumabanen line, the Flam Railway & the Bergensbanen line across Hardangervidda National Park, along with the quaint coastal cities of Bergen and Alesund. If you have never considered NORWAY well travelers you are missing out. Put NORWAY on your travel to do list NOW! TRAVELSAPIEN suggests you will twitch with sites you experience.
http://www.fjordtravel.no/

CRAZY RICH DESSERTS $14,500 A PLATE?

YES! YES! YES!
CRAZY RICH TASTE!
Expensive Desserts For The Very Loaded Traveler.
Cash - That is......
The dish called Fortress Aquamarine worth of $14,500 can be tasted in Sri-Lanka restaurant Wine3. Here travellers are served a tiny tartlet with fresh berries, decorated with an 80-carat aquamarine brilliant. The gourmands with a thick purse will also be pleased with Brownie Extraordinaire - a chocolate cookie soaked in Crystal champagne. It is served with a sprinkler filled with vintage port wine which is used to spray the mouth after each eaten slice of food. You can taste this delicacy worth of $1000 in Tropicana Casino and Resort (New Jersey).

The Serendipity restaurant (New York) will offer its guest the ice-cream worth of $1000, prepared from several kinds of vanilla, truffles, bitter chocolate and sweetened caviar. The crystal vase which was used to serve the dessert might be taken away. The Istanbul Ciragan Palace Kempinski offers the unique “sultan pie” which costs $1000. The pie is staffed with fresh fruit and figs pickled in Jamaica rum, and then covered with plates of gold. In Bangkok restaurant Mezzaluna you can taste the ice-cream made of truffles, decorated with hand-worked chocolate and soaked with a forty-years aged cognac - just for $200.
(Thanks to Forbes Traveler and Trendhunter for their heads up!) Actually Travelsapien already knew about this however these people write better and have more money. Wink Wink)

COLOMBIA SOUTH AMERICA HEATING UP!

Colombia South America is heating up!

HOT Tourism destination? You bet. How does a nation ravaged by years of bad publicity turn itself around? One road at a time. When President Alvaro Uribe took over office in 2002 the rate of normality to Colombia has grown significantly. Shedding the leadership role in world cartels and (B) rate movies portraying the country in a bad light Colombia is emerging as a physically stunning and culturally vibrant country. Having spent a number of months touring the interior of the country TRAVELSAPIEN can say to those looking for a new destination for either coastal beaches, interior adventure packages including agro-tourism, cultural exchange, festivals and CHIVA Colombia is a super choice. Inexpensive, raw, untainted by mom and pop dressed simpletons who only want processed burgers for dinner Colombia offers antiquity to rival anyone. 3 UNESCO designated sights in Heritage, Biosphere, and Antiquity. Pre-Colombian art, and much much much more. Medellin is now gaining a reputation as a cultural center, with its own international fashion week with a thriving art scene. Other major cities are discovering their identity. The interior areas such as HUILA especially GARZON as the centre point has Coffee Plantation Guesthouses, Farm Stays including sugarcane processing, pinapples, coca of course with chocolate to challenge the world's best. Activities from water rafting, extreme packages, and friendly people everywhere. More on Colombia coming soon. TRAVEL + LEISURE in their March 2007 issue feature Colombia and it is worth the read. Get aquainted. Be first. Many will follow soon.

In the mean time check out POLLO LOCO Radio Garzon for a mix of Cumbia, Urban, Rock and plain great background music while you surf your favorite sites. Nice!

http://myradio.batanga.com/Player/player.aspx?PlaylistID=42193#

VISIT www.belltours.com for detailed travel itineraries to Colombia. Experts to help you find your way. Close up experience and personal contacts for Home Stays, Rural Tourism and more.

RURAL COLOMBIA A TOURISM TREAT

SUGAR CANE OH YES! HUILA COLOMBIA

BED JUMPING A POPULAR HOTEL ACTIVITY

HOTELS ALL JUMPED OUT?

Not yet it seems. This is likely headed towards an Olympic Sport soon!
TRAVELSAPIEN thanks the Bed Jump guys for an opportunity of getting world endorsement. (lolo)
www.bedjump.com
Go ahead. If you have been hiding your amazing talent why not upload your talents to them. Now next time someone says "I enjoyed the hotel I stayed at" we know what that means. Wink Wink

Man What A Great Hotel! Wink Wink

Thanks MOM!
What a great Hotel!
TRAVELSAPIEN is just the messenger Mom! He He He
(all photos courtesy Bed Jump Guys)

BED JUMP Is This The Travelers Dream Trip?

HOLY MOLY!
Now we know what those housekeepers say is true!
(all photos courtesy Bed Jump Guys)
Want to play? Send them your best effort http://www.bedjump.com/ Is this really 15 minutes of fame? Love it!