LOVE THOSE BIRDS

Birders join us in Guyana with one of the most talented Birdwatching Guides in the country! Want to set 12 days aside this Fall 2012 and join TRAVELSAPIEN for the adventure of your life. We may even see the elusive Jaguar in early morning Birdwatching travels or late afternoon ventures. Contact travelsapien@gmail.com The trip is high end so don't look for bargain hunting prices. Our aim is to insure moderate to high end product and services as available in each location. Thanks.

GUYANA - Feel the pulse of the Universe

Guyana – a vast and spectacular wilderness filled with amazing sights.

GUYANA The Traveler's unknown jewel.

Guyana is South America's little-known curiosity. It shares borders with Venezuela, Brazil, and Suriname, yet remains well-off South America's beaten tourist track. The English speaking locals and colonial past make for a culture that is decidedly more Caribbean than Latin, but the muddy Atlantic shores offer little draw for beach worshippers. There are 83,000 square miles but 90 percent of the sparse 750,000 inhabitants live along the coast, leaving Guyana's forested interior--80 percent of the landmass--relatively unpopulated outside of Amerindian villages.

Guyana is where the Guiana Shield (one of four pristine tropical rainforests left in the world) converges with the Amazon Basin. The unique geography creates a myriad of habitats for birds, ranging from coastal waters to mangroves, marshes, savannahs, mountains and tropical rainforests. Just over 800 species of birds have been recorded in Guyana, making it an ideal destination for birdwatchers the world over.

Bolivia - A Fantastic World of Contrast

BOLIVIA - Startling Landscapes

Welcome to the Bolivia Salt Flats! High Andes Spectacular!

TAYKA Hoteles de los Andes Boliva

BOLIVIA – A most amazing land.

One of the most travel interesting areas in the country. Spend time with Tayka Hotels. Unique. Fabulous. The perfect 'environment' within one of the most interesting environments you can imagine. Come live it! Photographer's delight.

TAYKA Hoteles de los Andes - Fremen Tours

TO TIMBUKTU FOR A HAIRCUT - A Must Read!

What Traveller has not dreamed of an adventure in Timbuktu? How many actually have ever made the trek? Then again why would you really make the trek? A Siren's call indeed. Check out an admirable account of one seasoned traveller's journal - A Must Read - Rick Antonson's To Timbuktu For A Haircut. " I left Africa personally changed by the gentle harshness I found and a disquieting splendour that found me. Mali was the journey I needed, if not the one I envisioned. And I learned that there's a little of Timbuktu in every traveller:The over-anticipated experience, the clash of dreams with reality." Get reading and start right here!
Available at your favorite book vendors now. YES - The book is available on Amazon too. If only all of us could articulate and write so well. Joyous. Both funfilled, anxious and definitely an experience to come home with and share in print. You too might make this journey only to never return. Take "To Timbuktu for a Haircut" with you. You will just want too.

World's best grill? Armenia! Mmmmm

When it comes to grill, Armenian grill is right up there with the best there is. The flavor is amazing. Let's hope modernization will never change the ancient flavors so evident in this great eating experience.

Colombia - Naturally Beautiful. River Of Color!

The Most Colourful River In The World. The river shown in the photographs is the Calo Cristales, which is located near the town of La Macarena in Colombia , South America . The river, world famous for its colourful display, has been called "the river that ran away to paradise", "the most beautiful river in the world" and "the river of five colors".During Colombia 's wet season, the water flows fast and deep, obscuring the bottom of the river and denying the mosses and algae that call the river home the sun that they need. And during the dry season there is not enough water to support the dazzling array of life in the river. But during a brief span between the wet and dry seasons, when the water level is just right, the many varieties of algae and moss bloom in a dazzling display of colors. Blotches of amarillo , blue, green, black, and red - and a thousand shades in between - coat the river.

The part of the river where the colourful blooms occur is quite isolated and is not accessible by road. Adventurous tourists can now fly into La Macarena and then make their way to to the river site on foot as part of guided tours. The site was effectively closed to tourists for several years because of guerrilla activity in the region along with concerns about the impact of unregulated tourist traffic. However, the site was reopened to visitors in 2009.So far, some 1,000 people have visited Calo Cristales, including around 100 foreign tourists.The tours will follow four clearly marked and authorized paths and one is no longer permitted to stay overnight or cook, as this was ruining the area previously.

Tufenkian Hotels & Tours in Armenia

Tufenkian hotels in Yerevan, Sevan, Dilijan and Lori combine beautifully designed facilities with exceptional comfort and service. Tufenkian's goal is to introduce guests to the countryside of Armenia - an undiscovered tourist destination. Each hotel, located within a scenic village setting, features luxurious rooms designed by the best Armenian architects, furnished with valuable paintings, furniture, and renowned Tufenkian carpets handcrafted by Armenian weavers. Our guests can enjoy Western and Eastern Armenian cuisine based on fresh local ingredients and regional recipes in the hotel's restaurants in Lake Sevan and Yerevan, designed as Armenian medieval dining rooms. Guests of Tufenkian Heritage Hotels can join tours to the most scenic and memorable sites of Armenia - Etchmiadzin, Ashtarak, Byurakan, Amberd, Gyumri, Jermuk, Sevan, Sisian, Lori, and more. http://www.tufenkian.com/ http://www.tufenkianheritage.com

THIS IS A HOTEL WITH WINGS!

The Hotelicopter features 18 luxuriously-appointed rooms for adrenaline junkies seeking a truly unique and memorable travel experience. Each soundproofed room is equipped with a queen-sized bed, fine linens, a mini-bar, coffee machine, wireless internet access, and all the luxurious appointments you'd expect from a flying five star hotel. Room service is available one hour after liftoff and prior to landing." The Hotelicopter is due to fly maiden journey this summer(June 26th) with an undisclosed price...If you are interested,There is three fly tour. Inaugural Summer Tour - 14 days (Friday, June 26th, 2009 - Friday, July 10th, 2009) California Tour - 14 days (Friday, July 17th, 2009 to Friday, July 24rd, 2009) Bay/Jamaica, European Tour - 16 days (Friday, July 31st, 2009 to Sunday, August 16th, 2009) Dimensions Length: 42 m (137 ft) Height: 28m (91 ft) Maximum Takeoff Weight: 105850 kg (232,870 lb) Maximum speed: 255 km/h (137 kt) (158 miles/h) Cruising speed: 237 km/h (127 kt) (147 miles/h) Original Mi Range: 515 km (320 mi) Our augmented Mi Range - 1,296 km (700 mi)

STILL FLYING HIGH WITH TRAVELSAPIEN

THIS IS A FLYING HIGH EXPERIENCE TRAVELERS!

FLYING HOTEL - BOOK NOW!

OVERNIGHT IN THE CLOUDS!

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/