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Top 3 exciting things to learn while abroad

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:20:18 +0000

If your goal for traveling is to learn and have some fun then read on as we have compiled a list of travel destinations that offers a good dose of learning:

Dance the Flamenco in Seville, Spain

If you want to learn every step and projection that comes with the Flamenco, head to Seville in Spain. Look for the Taller Flamenco, a dance school, that can teach all the rhythms and styles of the flamenco like the alegria, solea, and seguiriyas.

Locals and tourists share and practice a common passion for this form of dance. You do not have to worry if you are a beginner since they will be more than willing to teach you to develop your flamenco.

Learn survival techniques in the forests of Guyana

A tour company in the United Kingdom called Bushmasters offers a survival training course in the Amazons. The first part of the training is an introductory phase which will hone your skills that you can use to look for food, build shelter, find water, and make fire to keep you warm.

The next stage of the training will be the isolation part. You will be dropped somewhere in the rainforest alone or paired with someone so you can apply all the techniques that you may have learned.

Learn the ways of the Kung Fu in Fujian, China

Head to Fujian in China thru a British travel company called the Real Gap Experiences to learn the ways of the Chinese martial arts of Kung Fu.

This is a very intensive course where you will learn the concepts and techniques of Shaolin, Fujian, and Wushu kung fu. It will not be all punching and kicking buy you will also learn the basics of the Chinese language and meditation.

Taking a Winter Holiday Jaunt to Ft. Lauderdale

Heather — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:01:16 +0000

Some people really crave some fun in the sun during winter, and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is actually the perfect place for that. However, there are some tips you need to follow to make sue your holiday goes as fantastically as possible.

For starters, you need to find the right accommodations, based on your needs. Are you a couple, are the kids coming, do you want to be close to the beach?

You also need to pack with an eye to the weather. In December especially, the weather in the southern cities of Florida can be highly unpredictable. Sometimes the days are warm and balmy, sometimes they are quite chilly. So, just make sure you pack a good mix.

St. Regis Atlanta Opens: It’s Really Nice!

Heather — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:12:56 +0000

While I know that the St. Regis is not a hotel that most people on a budget would stay, but think about it – when do you ever get to pamper yourself a bit? This 151-room hotel is perfect for those last minute vacations that you are just looking to get away to and pamper yourself. They have a Spa and a beautiful restaurant that you can eat your heart out at. Some of the coolest things about the rooms themselves though are:

- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Free bottled water
- Foam pillows upon request
- DVD players
- Bathrooms with double vanities, LCD TVs and marble soaking tubs
- iPod docking stations
- Satin clothes hangars

All of that for just about $263 a night? All right, I know that is pretty expensive, but it is the Regis and how often do you get to stay in a hotel like this one? Not often!