Villas De Maitre Mauritius Luxury Villas Portfolio

February 11, 2010 on 12:25 am | In Adventure Travel, Beachbooker, Mauritius | Comments Off

For couples there are the Secret Cove Cottages, two stylish Creole style 2-bedroom thatched beach bungalows with a tropical garden overlooking a small sandy beach facing the 5* Le Touessrok hotel, on the South-East coast of the island.

The property is situated on the edge of a typical fishing village with local shops approximately 300m away. Rates from 200 Euros a night

For families and larger groups there are several exciting additions to the portfolio:

In the east in Roches Noires, on an exclusive stretch of residential beach is Villa Tropical Cove.

The villa is spacious with 4 bedrooms, large veranda and beach facing gazebo for alfresco meals. A short drive from kite surfing, golf course (Belle Mare) and some excellent local restaurants. Rates from 275 Euros for one couple only and from 325 Euros for up to 6 adults + 2 children

Villa Four A Chaux in neighbouring Poste Lafayette has recently been upgraded and has 4 bedrooms.

Built around the ruins of a lime kiln with beautiful handmade stone walls, dating back to the beginning of the century and with night time spot lights the romantic villa has particular appeal.


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Steps made of cut stones lead to a fine sandy beach. Rate at 210 Euros for up to 4 guests and 250 Euros a night for 7 guests.

The beautiful south coast features villas for the first time. In Pointe D’Esny Villa La Croisette, Chinese inspired form with wrap around veranda, magnificent views and a sublime beach.

Rates from 428 Euros for up to 8 guests. Villa Seabreeze, a spacious 5 bedroom villa sleeping max 8 ad + 4 ch for 499 Euros if a full house.

Only a few kilometres from Souillac on the south west coast is the sea side village of Riambel, still untouched by the development of tourism. Villa Champagne is one of the best beach poll villas in Mauritius.

Its owner has upgraded this large property to a very high standard and the pristine beach in front of the estate is practically empty. The lagoon is shallow and bathing is excellent

The rate for 6 persons is from 300 Euros.

The villas all have maid services and on site cooks. The privacy and freedom enjoyed by these villas is increasing in popularity and make a refreshing and authentic experience to the traditional hotel holiday.

The In-Villa cook prepares a variety of local gastronomic delights which are an integral part of a great holiday and families with small children can benefit from reasonably priced childcare.

Many watersports and excursions can be organized by the concierge team.

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Tune Hotels Across Asia

February 10, 2010 on 10:30 pm | In Armenia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam | Comments Off

KUALA LUMPUR – Tune Hotels.com –Tune Hotels.com, the limited service hotel brand providing a “5-star sleeping experience at a 1-star price”, has entered into a strategic partnership with Evolution Capital Public Company Limited to franchise a roll-out of 44 Tune Hotels.com hotels across Thailand, China, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

Evolution Capital, listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, is a real estate investment advisory and management firm focused on the hospitality and branded residential sectors, with ownership interests in resorts currently under development in Thailand.
Under the terms of the strategic partnership, the first 24 Tune Hotels.com hotels are targeted to be in development by early 2010 and operational by 2012 with staggered roll-out of the subsequent 20 hotels to be completed by 2013.

Mark Lankester, Group CEO of Tune Hotels.com said, “This expansion affirms our confidence in Thailand’s tourism and strong commitment to the Thai market. Despite its recent troubles, Thailand remains a great prospect for both leisure and business travelers. With its combination of lower living costs together with an increase in the number of flight deals, it is no surprise it is consistently ranked ‘Best Value for Money’ by the Country Brand Index (CBI).


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Thailand has become the globally leading tourism destination for those seeking to stretch their hard-earned income, and it’s a natural fit for Tune Hotels.com to expand our limited-service brand of hotels here. An investment in building hotels is never to be made with a short term view, and while there have been challenges, we believe the Thai government is committed to promoting tourism as one of the most important sectors within the Thai economy and we’re delighted to have found the right local partner in Evolution Capital to work with Tune Hotels.com in assisting the government in that effort. “
Simon Gerovich, Managing Director & President of Evolution Capital, said, “With the proliferation of low-cost air carriers such as AirAsia, passengers are now able to travel, in many cases for the first time, between Asia’s major cities at incredibly competitive prices, but they are challenged by having to pay ‘full service’ prices for hotel accommodation when they arrive.

Travellers these days are more savvy and inquisitive – they want to get out and about, and see as much as they can and because they are spending less of their time in their rooms, they are understandably opting to spend less of their budget within the hotel itself and more on and at the destination’s attractions.

The economy sector of the market in Thailand, and indeed in most parts of Asia, is largely dominated by domestic chains and individual hotels that have variable standards, lacking the consistency of service and facilities that all travelers demand.

There remains a huge demand for clean, safe branded low-cost accommodation in Asia’s most popular destinations.

The Tune Hotels.com limited service model has proven itself to cater very well to this demand and we are very excited to partner with TuneHotels.com in spreading this fresh concept throughout a growing number of destinations in Asia.”
Gerovich continued, “Evolution Capital has always sought out unique investment opportunities in the hospitality industry. The Tune Hotels.com model really stands out in many ways, but particularly in how it gives consumers far greater right over the management of their resources, not just financially but also environmentally. With the spread of environmental conscientiousness there is a corresponding interest in ecologically-responsible consumption.

The Tune Hotels.com pay-as-you-use system for air-conditioning, laundered towels, and other energy-consuming amenities allows travelers to opt in or out of services which have an impact on the environment.

These add-ons are available for a small fee, and should guests choose not to take these options, not only do they save money but also contribute to preserving mother earth’s resources. This directly encourages a less wasteful, more conscientious lifestyle, which an increasing number of travelers and consumers are keen to adopt. TuneHotels.com is an extremely exciting hospitality model and we are delighted to be rolling out this new experience across the region.”

Mr. Gerovich concluded, “Tune Hotels.com’s branded limited service concept presents a great opportunity for Evolution Capital to tap into the value-based travel boom.


Unlike in North America and Europe, here in Asia there has been relative under-investment in the budget hospitality sector, which is a proven business model worldwide.

By placing branded limited service hotels in strategic locations, we shall cater not only to international long-haul travelers but also to the short-haul Asian travel markets.

This is part of the travel market which is underserved by hotel developers, even though this particular market sector is less susceptible to unforeseen adverse global events and economic volatility.

This under-investment creates an opportunity for Evolution Capital to deliver a branded, demand-driven, quality product to the public while also generating attractive financial returns. By leveraging Tune Hotels.com’s proven brand, team expertise, and operational model, Evolution Capital expects that such investment will present significant growth in the near future.”
Mrs. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, Deputy Governor Marketing Communications, Tourism Authority of Thailand, applauded the strategic partnership between Tune Hotels.com and Evolution Capital PCL to bring the limited service hotel brand Tune Hotels.com into Thailand.

Mrs. Rerngronasa said, “The TAT believes that Tune Hotels.com’s arrival into Thailand will do much to grow the pie of tourism dollars in total, non-Thai as well as Thai. With the Tune Hotels.com limited service concept encouraging guests to spend less within the hotel itself, more spending power will be activated outside the hotel, within the local business ecosystem.

With more consumers opting to have a ‘5-star sleeping experience at a 1-star price’ so that they can spend their hard-earned income on shopping, dining and recreational pursuits outside the hotel, I can only imagine that this partnership will be lauded not only by consumers, but also Thai companies catering to both the leisure and business tourism markets.”

Mrs. Rerngronasa continued, “We have studied the Tune Hotels.com model, and its optimised use of all resources, right from its space-efficient building design, to the omission of costly, underutilized full service facilities, all the way through to Tune Hotels.com’s innovative pay-per-use concept for energy consuming amenities like air-conditioning and laundered towels.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand commends Tune Hotels.com in-built commitment to responsible tourism, welcomes Tune Hotels.com’s new pay-per-use concept and hopes the propagation of such conscientious consumerism will further develop Thailand’s responsible tourism strategy. ‘’

Similar to low-cost carrier airlines, Tune Hotels.com employs a self-service online booking system that encourages guests to book as far in advance as possible on www.tunehotels.com to enjoy exceptionally low prices.

Tune Hotels.com’s rates are kept low by employing a ‘limited service’ concept where underutilized hotel-operated facilities like swimming pools and gyms are omitted and cost savings are passed on to the guest.

For more information email michelle.iking@tunehotels.com , biresh@tunehotels.com  or info@evolution.co.th , and for hotel bookings visit www.tunehotels.com


Hilton Lake Taupo Opens

February 10, 2010 on 10:05 pm | In Adventure Travel, Cabinweb, New Zealand, Outdoors, Pacific Islands | Comments Off

Hilton Lake Taupo officially opened its doors to guests. The upscale hotel is located on New Zealand’s stunning North Island and offers 113 deluxe guest rooms, suites and apartments. Managed by Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Lake Taupo is one of the first upscale, full-service international hotel brands to open in Taupo and the second Hilton hotel in New Zealand.

The hotel is comprised of the Heritage Wing, previously known as the historic Terraces Hotel, built in 1889 and now completely re-furbished, and a new wing of 100 rooms – the Mountain Wing. The Mountain Wing is positioned alongside the Heritage Wing with panoramic views over Lake Taupo and to the volcanic mountains of Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand’s largest ski field.

“Hilton Lake Taupo is truly spectacular and I am pleased we will be managing a hotel in one of New Zealand’s most significant leisure and meetings destinations.

We are delighted that we have been able to retain the character of the original Victorian building and incorporate some of the same charm into the new Mountain Wing.

The new hotel reflects the very high standards that guests from around the world have come to expect from the Hilton experience,” Martin Rinck, President Hilton Worldwide Asia Pacific said.


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The hotel’s restaurant, Bistro Lago, has already been established as one of Taupo’s premier dinning venues.

The menu has been created by Master Chef Simon Gault, who together with Head Chef Shane Yardley, have designed the breakfast, lunch, dinner and 24 hour room-service menus featuring locally sourced ingredients.

The Hilton Lake Taupo also features:

• Cellar Ballroom (for up to 120 banquet guests)
• Thermally heated outdoor pools
• Spa, steam room and sauna
• Flood lighted tennis courts
• Fully equipped gym
• Bar

“Having a truly global brand like Hilton in Taupo is going to assist and support the region on many levels.

Already the Hilton has employed close to 100 people locally, and it also puts Taupo on a world stage through the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels in 79 countries,” Taupo Mayor, Rick Cooper said.

Lake Taupo is a 3-hour drive from Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city and 4.5 hours from Wellington, the capital. Lake Taupo is 46km long and has a surface area similar in size to Singapore.

The area is well known as a conference and incentive location and its leisure activities include trout fishing, hunting, golf, bathing in thermal pools, trekking, horse riding, boating and snow skiing.

It boasts some of the world’s best fly-fishing rivers and hunting locations, is a close distance to the famous Tongariro crossing trek and has two world-rated golf courses, the Wairakei International Golf Course and the Jack Nicklaus Signature course. Mt. Ruapehu has two ski resorts and is New Zealand’s most expansive ski area and is a one-hour drive from the Hilton Lake Taupo.


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Plan A 2010 Business Meeting In Wyoming’s Wild West

February 10, 2010 on 10:02 am | In Adventure Travel, Cabinweb, Outdoors, Plains States, Rockies, Southwest | Comments Off

Free Shipping on Orders over $50LARAMIE, Wyo –The Vee Bar Guest Ranch specializes in small conferences and retreats, with space for up to 40 guests for day conferences and 25-30 guests for overnight retreats.

The great room in the main lodge is the primary meeting space. It provides a relaxed atmosphere with large picture windows with spectacular views and a cozy river rock fireplace.

The saloon can also be used for meetings; with smaller windows it can be the ideal setting because it’s dark enough for slide presentations.

A typical conference starts with a full or continental breakfast featuring a homemade bread or pastry.

Lunch can be served buffet-style, depending on the size of the group. Water, coffee, and sodas are available all day.

If an overnight retreat, several options are available for dinner.

The chef is happy to offer suggestions for a buffet style dinner or guests may order from the restaurant menu.

Many groups also choose to have a social hour before dinner.

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Kentucky the Best Park Systems

February 10, 2010 on 9:45 am | In Adventure Travel, Cabinweb, Midwest, Outdoors, Plains States, The South | Comments Off

Free Shipping on Orders over $50FRANKFORT, Ky.,–Kentucky has one of the nations’ best state park systems in the country with 17 state resort parks and 24 state recreational parks.

Visitors can hike, bike, camp, golf, fish, boat, swim, picnic and just get away from it all.

The park system offers rustic lodges with all the creature comforts and plenty of campsites nestled in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the US.

Located in South Central Kentucky, Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is one of Kentucky’s newest resort parks. The Park borders one of the States clearest lakes with a full-service marina that rents pontoon boats that are perfect platforms for relaxation or scuba diving.

Recreational activities at the park take place year round and the park maintains 15 miles of nature trails that include stunning views of the 28,000-acre lake.

The trails can be used for mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding.

The park’s campground also includes 24 horse camping sites adjacent to the trail system.

Accommodations at Dale Hollow include 60 modern guest rooms featuring a private balcony and patio.

If fishing, diving, hiking, swimming, biking, and riding doesn’t fill your day, grab your clubs and head to beautiful 18-hole golf course.

The par 5 eighth hole measures 539 yards and its green is framed by a waterfall and several small caves.

In addition to the extensive state park system, Kentucky also has several National Parks and Recreation Areas, including: The Land Between the Lakes, a vast national recreation area between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake; and Mammoth Cave National Park.

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SOLMAR HOTELS & RESORTS LOS CABOS

February 10, 2010 on 8:10 am | In Baja, Beachbooker, Cabo, Golf Resorts, Hotels, Mexico | Comments Off

Los Cabos, Mexico – Stretching along the white sand beaches of Playa Solmar, just mere steps away from the iconic El Arco of Los Cabos, is the beautiful collection of Solmar Hotels & Resorts.

It is here, at the very point where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortes, where guests can experience the best of both worlds; the sense of an exclusive hideaway offered by Solmar’s five all-suite resorts coupled with the convenient location near the lively downtown area of Cabo San Lucas, featuring shopping, dining and nightlife options.

Solmar Hotels & Resorts benefits from a deep-rooted rich history in Los Cabos with the collection stemming from the vision of owner, Don Luis Bulnes.

The original Solmar Hotel opened with 20 guestrooms and had tripled in size by 1979 to 60 rooms.

The hotel quickly earned a reputation among sport fishing enthusiasts as the best place to stay when visiting Los Cabos. Don Luis Bulnes worked to continuously upgrade the hotel’s quality of service and accommodations, remodeling the entire hotel in 1995 and renaming it Solmar Suites.

As years pass and new properties have been introduced, guests can always expect the best accommodations, dining and service during their stay at any of the Solmar Hotels & Resorts.

“Solmar Hotels & Resorts not only represents the history of Los Cabos but also signifies the bright future of the destination by offering world-class accommodations coupled with the highest quality of service, ” said Ricardo Orozco, Managing Director of Solmar Hotels & Resorts.


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“With the introduction of Grand Solmar Land’s End, we will continue our rich tradition of offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience against one of the world’s most stunning backdrops.”

Each property in the Solmar Hotels & Resorts collection offers guests unique, fun-filled experiences while maintaining the high quality of service and hospitality that were the pillars of Don Luis Bulnes’ vision. Suites feature kitchens, spacious living rooms, private balconies and the upscale finishing touches that discerning travelers look for in a hotel.

The newest venture within the Solmar Hotels & Resorts collection is Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa. A world-class resort situated amongst remarkable beauty and serene tranquility, Grand Solmar will set a new standard of excellence within the destination. Phase 1 of the resort is scheduled to open in January 2011 with the second and final phase to be completed two years later.

The collection additionally features such impressive properties such as Solmar Resort, an intimate oceanfront property offering unmatched privacy in an extraordinary natural setting; Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa, a charming Mexican Hacienda style resort featuring the rejuvenating Thalassotherapy Spa;

The Ridge at Playa Grande, with a collection of elegant one, two or three bedroom villas; and Quinta del Sol, set along Cabo’s main swimming beaches, Medano Beach, is an ideal hotel for business travelers featuring spacious junior suites.

Solmar Hotels & Resorts includes eight restaurants, five within the various hotels and three off-site. These restaurants offer guests a variety of culinary options, ranging from traditional Mexican cuisine to authentic Italian and Mediterranean fare.

The Ridge Bistro, located at the Ridge at Playa Grande, includes a menu of traditional International cuisine with Mediterranean touches that can be enjoyed while overlooking a gorgeous view of the ocean.

Solmar Hotel’s El Tejaban is open for all meals and features dishes with fresh ingredients prepared in the style of Mexican and American cuisine.

For sports fanatics, El Trebol Restaurant and Sport Bar is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a game. For fresh flavors, try Playa Grande’s three restaurants – Calima Restaurant for a colorful breakfast and lunch buffet featuring local market ingredients; Brigantine Restaurant for the ultimate surf and turf experience; and the Sushi Bar for a taste of Asian excellence.

Enjoy a romantic evening at El Galeon, an Italian restaurant situated on a hillside overlooking the beautiful Cabo San Lucas marina.

For Italian dining in an intimate setting, Restaurant Romeo and Julieta offers authentic cuisine and is known for their pasta and handcrafted pizza. Located across the street from the marina, this restaurant is a favorite of locals and for frequent visitors it is a much-anticipated part of every visit. Defined by fresh ingredients, meticulously created dishes and homemade tortillas, tamales, salsas, fresh guacamole created tableside and over 200 types of tequila, Hacienda El Coyote Restaurant and Tequila Bar is the best place to truly experience Mexican cuisine at its finest.

Experience the finest Thalassotherapy Center in North America at Playa Grande’s Thalassotherapy Spa, a serene escape where guests will receive personalized therapy adapted to their particular needs. Using the practice of Thalassotherapy as a guide, seawater baths and seaweed based treatments for prevention and curing purposes, the Thalassotherapy Spa incorporates seawater from the Sea of Cortes into their treatments.

Click Here for Your BEACH GEARFor meetings and events, Playa Grande Resort offers three options for large groups to hold an array of functions. Salon Mision De San Ignacio, the property’s largest meeting room, holds up to 250 people with sound equipment and a wide screen for presentations. Misiones De Baja California Sur holds up to 170 people and is designed with stadium seating, large screen, projector, sound equipment and microphones. For a more intimate setting, Misiones De Santiago De Las Coras is ideal for private business meetings and holds up to 55 people.

Get Your Dive Gear HereWith the picturesque backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and El Arco, Solmar Resort is the ideal romantic location for a destination wedding. The resort offers deluxe wedding packages that can be tailored to meet each couple’s needs with the help of the resort’s onsite wedding planner, allowing couples to feel comfortable and confident that all details will be attended to on their big day.

Get Your Suntan Gear HereLocated on Baja California’s most exclusive and private beach, Solmar Hotels & Resorts offers guests privacy while still being able to enjoy the excitement of downtown Cabo San Lucas. The collection of five all-suite resorts offers guests the highest quality of service and hospitality.

For more information about Solmar Hotels & Resorts, visit www.solmar.com , follow us on Twitter @SolmarResorts and visit our Facebook page.


Vienna’s Newest Nightspot

February 9, 2010 on 11:50 pm | In Austria, Dine Drink, Europe, Night Clubs | Comments Off

SwarovskiVienna’s newest nightclub boasts a 12m chandelier made up of 80,000 Swarovski crystals and is located in a 14th C palace in the heart of the old town where Mozart is reputed to have premiered The Marriage of Figaro.

The club is located on two floors of the building, which is next door to the Spanish Riding School and opposite the Hofburg Palace, with a bar housing 700 spirits on one floor and a dance floor above.

Palais Palffy, which opened in late 2009, enjoys a prime location in the heart of the old town opposite the Hofburg, next door to the stables of the Spanish riding school.

The building dates back to the fourteenth century, but has been remodelled and extended various times since.

It also has a strong musical tradition. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed here as a child and is reputed to have premiered his The Marriage of Figaro to a private audience at the palace.

The new 550m2 Palffy Club now occupies two floors of this illustrious old building.

The first-floor lounge bar is stocked with 700 spirits, and upstairs is the dance floor.

On Thursdays Vienna’s high flyers get together for the Network Club.

On Fridays it’s time for House and dancefloor, and the Jetlag Club comes to town on Saturdays.

This fine new party location has luxurious feel.

A 12 meter chandelier with 80,000 Swarovski crystals forms the centerpiece of the interior decorations, and the bar is set with thousands of miniature glittering gemstones.

Similar opulence awaits at Palais Eschenbach.

This classic palace was built in 1872.

Today its elegant rooms provide the setting for concerts, parties and club nights.

Palais Auersperg —

built in 1708 by leading Baroque architects Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt and Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach —

has opened its doors for countless wild parties and celebrations in recent years.


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Nepal is Hot – but Bhutan and Tibet Are on Its Trail

February 9, 2010 on 10:40 pm | In Adventure Travel, Asia, Bhutan, China, Nepal | Comments Off

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Buzz within the travel industry suggests Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet will be hot travel destinations in 2010 and beyond. Follow the lead of Dr. Antonia Neubauer, who pioneered trekking expeditions in these remote mountain countries, on an adventure of a lifetime.

“Nepal is where adventure travel was born,” said Dr. Neubauer upon hearing about Nepal’s resurgence.

Travelers can join Neubauer on a trip with Myths and Mountains – one of National Geographic’s “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth.”

She has been leading tours through Nepal for decades — so long, in fact, that she has become one of only a handful of Westerners fluent in Nepali.

The real core of Neubauer’s Nepal program is to give adventurers the opportunity to learn something fascinating about the world on a trip that really delves beneath the surface. For example, the Lo Manthang trip not only explores the culture and festivals of the people of Mustang, but also focuses on READ Global.


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READ inspires rural prosperity by building a Community Library and Resource Center in a village and seeding a local business to fully sustain and support the library, as well as provide local jobs. ‘A hand up, not a hand out’, as Neubauer puts it.

“The READ trips allow you to get inside a country. They (travelers) come back with real perceptions,” Neubauer said.”It’s great going into a country where people are happy to see you because you’re collaborating with them to better their lives. It also gives locals a chance to meet us too.

All the way around, it’s a great opportunity for idea exchange.”

While most travelers focus on the physical challenges associated with trekking, that’s all just part of the package on a Myths and Mountains trip. Hiking up and down the steep inclines of the Himalayas’ rugged terrain and learning about the environment – that’s icing on the cake.

Nepal may be the so-called ‘grandfather’ of trekking, but Bhutan and Tibet are nipping at its heels as the next big destinations.

For those travelers that are interested in trekking trips that are on the road less traveled, Myths and Mountains operate several trips through these up and coming adventure travel hot spots.

REI.com for GiftsTheir trips through Bhutan and Tibet stick with the ‘insider’s access’ itineraries allowing for the most authentic and adventurous experience possible.

Bhutan is sparsely populated and has a certain level of restricted access – making for an intriguing journey through rarely explored territory. In Tibet, there is a consistent intrigue surrounding the spirituality, ancient cities, art and political disarray.


Whether travelers are looking for a truly experiential trip or are ready to embark on their first adventure trek, Myths and Mountains is ready to take it to the next level. They offer scheduled departures, but are particularly known for customizing itineraries to match each traveler’s tastes and interests.

The company is also a member of Trusted Adventures, a consortium of award-winning companies matching active travelers with over 350 unique trips walking, rafting, cycling and trekking in over 85 destinations worldwide.


Experience Ol Malo The Place of the Greater Kudu

February 9, 2010 on 10:35 pm | In Adventure Travel, Africa, Cabinweb, Kenya | Comments Off

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Ol Malo is situated on the northern edge of the Laikipia plateau nestled into a rugged escarpment looking out across the time-honored lands of Kenya’s Northern Frontier District.

These miles of dense thorn bush are favored by the shy, elusive antelope from which the lodge takes its name, “the place of the Greater Kudu”.

An ancient land inhabited by wildlife and people of long ago, undisturbed and living by the rhythm of nature, part of this untamed and beautiful landscape is Ol Malo.

Accommodation is in four exclusive cottages with ensuite bathrooms and private verandahs.

To stay at Ol Malo is to live by a different rhythm – measure the day by the timeworn patterns of nature.

With locations throughout Kenya in the Masai Mara, Chyulu Hills, Laikipia, the Northern Frontier, and Diani Beach, Bush and Beyond offers travelers an unparalleled, up close and personal look at Kenyan culture.

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Volcanoes Safaris Ecolodges

February 9, 2010 on 10:30 pm | In Adventure Travel, Africa, Rwanda | Comments Off

Free Shipping on Orders over $50KAMPALA,—For those that think that luxury and beauty must be sacrificed in the name of ecofriendly principles, think again. Volcanoes Safaris, a unique great ape ecotourism business specializing in mountain gorilla safaris to Uganda and Rwanda have created a way for travellers to have the best of both worlds by ensuring that guests stay in comfort and luxury while minimizing their carbon footprint.

The bold and inspired individuals at the head of the organization started bringing tourists into post-conflict Uganda and Rwanda with the idea that through partnerships with local communities, a successful organization would be built that would offer visitors a chance to see this stunning area of Africa.

It would also give local communities the chance to re-build after these events and maintain a peaceful and prosperous existence.

Over ten years later, Volcanoes Safaris additionally successfully implemented a series of projects including three unique eco-lodges—the only lodges in existence that are located near mountain gorilla parks. These lodges provide a high level of comfort and elegance, but were built using ecofriendly principles.

They accomplish this by using alternative sources of energy such as solar power, reducing water consumption, and by controlling waste disposal.

Most of all, they respect the local populations and recruit staff from those communities to manage the eco-lodges as well as working with conservation groups to help maintain the surrounding precious ecosystem.

Their newest ecolodge, Kyambura Lodge, will be opening in 2010.

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