really good people can at times behave quite unconsciously, and on the flip-side, great travelers can prove to be truly wonderful ambassadors. The following is a list of FIFTEEN TIPS to help you to be an excellent group traveler.
Few places in the world are as misunderstood as India. It is a land that creates pretty strong negative reactions from people who have never stepped foot in the country, and even stronger positive ones from those who have. The following are the five biggest myths about India. Myth #1: If I go to India, I will get sick. Fact: We have led many trips to India, and not one of our travelers has ever gotten sick. Yes, one needs to be careful, as they do in many countries but Zoom Vacations selects only the safest hotels and restaurants for...
People seem pretty concerned about the germs they can pick up from water or from food, but there are a lot of other things that they forget. Here are five basics.
When people hear “Peru” most of them instantly think of Machu Picchu, and indeed, it is the country’s biggest tourist attraction. However, what impresses people almost as much as Machu Picchu, and certainly wins the award for best surprise, is how much they love Lima. Yes, Lima. Like in many places around the world, if you go to Lima for work, you may not love it. Come with Zoom Vacations, and if you are like our other travelers, you will find yourself saying, “I cannot believe how much I like Lima!” The colonial square and heart of Lima is simply stunning, and...
But all of these things are what make India so fascinating and captivating. It is the constant juxtaposition of two opposing things: centuries-old buildings next to very modern architecture, and ancient recipes reimagined with ingredients from around the world. It is Bollywood with all of its glamour, wealth, and physical beauty next to people who have very little, and whose inner light and happiness shine brighter than any of the colorful dances of Bollywood.
Various countries around the world have their own holidays and celebrations of gratitude, especially gratitude for an abundant harvest, and many of them predate Thanksgiving in America.
Many countries celebrate Halloween or something very similar. While dedicated to costumes, candy, and joyful trickery, it is most popular in America and Canada, and is gaining prominence in Australia and several countries in Europe, especially Ireland, where it is a is a widely celebrated cultural event.
Many visitors to Machu Picchu report a strange energy they feel, walking among the ruins. Perhaps this energy is simply the impact of the extreme beauty of the area. If you have been, you know what I am talking about. If not, allow me to paint a picture for you.
