Tag: Indian
Costa Rica – Moon, Stars, Magic
Larry Kessler contributed this guest post. Costa Rica magic. Abracadabra! Alakazam! Spin the globe and throw a dart. Where do you go to find the perfect getaway? And what makes it so special for you? Relaxing, invigorating, spiritual, and socially responsible? No? How ’bout educational, romantic, secluded or breathtaking? Maybe it’s to reconnect. Or to […]
Best Santa Fe Hotel – New Mexico
Which is the best Santa Fe hotel? For a fairly small city (less than 150,000), Santa Fe offers a great selection of places to stay. This reflects the special fondness that many travelers have for the destination and – to a lesser extent – the fact that Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico. […]
Oberoi Hotels – Luxury India
This trip report was contributed by freelance writer/photographer Marilyn Jones. When my friend Norma Meyer and I began planning our trip to India, we decided we wanted to see the Taj Mahal, go on a tiger safari, shop, and stay at Oberoi Hotels – known for the luxury they offer. At our first hotel, the […]
Luxury Hotels in India
Luxury hotels in India are some of the best in the world. Rooms come with international-standard amenities, and the service usually exceeds that found in most Western countries. The best news, however, is that luxury hotels in India reflect the local culture. I’ve never once woken up – even jetlagged – and not been sure […]
Experience Authentic India – Shakti Village Walk
Shakti Village Walk In every destination there are different ways for travelers to connect with the local culture. In Italy, we rented a villa and befriended our neighbors. On an Island in French Polynesia, we drove to untouristy areas and ate in local cafes. In India, in the hopes of seeing a part of the country […]
Your Travel Expert in the American Southwest
Patrizia Antonicelli is a travel expert in the American Southwest. Her company Seven Directions Cultural and Sustainable Tours offers customized journeys throughout New Mexico, Arizona and the surrounding states. Patrizia is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and prides herself on offering authentic experiences designed for individual travelers’ interests and needs. ”We are a sustainable tourism enterprise […]
India – Trade Deals & Top Hotels
I felt very smug this week when President Obama, traveling in India, announced that the U.S. would soon begin trading more with this South Asian nation. Trade deals with India are not new to me. I’ve been making them for years. In fact, each time I’m in Delhi I acquire so many “bargains” that I […]
India – Experience Village Life
India presents a challenge to Authentic Luxury Travelers. The class distinction and financial status of the local population is so disparate that it’s almost impossible to get to know “the man on the street” and have a sense of what it would be like to live in an Indian community. The closest we came to […]
