Need an island getaway? Top 10 Islands in the world and in the U.S.

An island vacation has always something transporting. The serene beauty of these inspiring islands will help you find a possible next escape. We must recognize that we would have liked to see more islands from Greece, Malta, Spain, and Mediterranean Sea in this top. Marco Island, Florida is the #1 island in the U.S., according … Read more

Gen X overtaking Baby Boomers as the age group most likely to book spa travel

Increased Demand for Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations & Authentic, Local Experiences. The spa travel is on the rise in North America, which is the now the world’s largest wellness travel market, generating over 40% of the total dollars spent in that global segment, according to ‘State of Spa Travel’ report by SpaFinder Wellness 365, an annual insight … Read more

Polo and Charities

In spite of how clubs and promoters of the game try to market it, polo remains a game of the rich. The sheer cost of the ponies alone separate the polo players apart from other sports enthusiasts. Maintaining those horses, with all the accompanying costs for play, typically may run $50,000 per year. Likewise, a … Read more

Set sail in the Mediterranean. Top 10 cruise destinations and trends for 2014

Icy waters or tropical seas? Cruising remains one of the most popular ways to travel among those who’ve tried it at least once.   Cruising continues to be the vacation style of choice, according to Expedia’s Wave Report, an annual analysis of cruising trends. 6,867 respondents – Expedia travelers who have cruised at least once – … Read more

Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa

The wonderful warmth, color and exotic mixes that characterize Mauritius can now be experienced at the new Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa. The Hawaii- based company Outrigger Enterprises Group announced the opening of the Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa, which welcomed its first guests on January 30, 2014 (Mauritius time). The company’s portfolio of beachfront … Read more

Earth continues to experience warmer temperatures: NASA

NASA Finds 2013 Sustained Long-Term Climate Warming Trend.   Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat and plays a major role in controlling changes to Earth’s climate. It occurs naturally and also is emitted by the burning of fossil fuels for energy. Driven by increasing man-made emissions, the level of carbon dioxide in … Read more