The new Graciosa Resort & Business Hotel in Santa Cruz da Graciosa is part of a series of investments to build infrastructure connected to the tourist economy on Graciosa, such as the Carapacho thermal baths. The new four-star hotel has 120 beds, a restaurant for 100 people, a swimming pool and various services related to its category, having cost seven

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, July 9, 2009 – Costa Rica, the world’s foremost leader in sustainable tourism practices, has begun to reap the rewards for its commitment to social and environmental preservation alike. The country’s philosophy to being at peace with humanity and nature have now set the stage for a country that is recognized internationally as one of

New York, NY (July 7, 2009) – On the heels of several positive announcements concerning new tourism infrastructure and expansion plans, Turkey has even more positive news: more American travelers visited Turkey from January-April 2009 than in the same period in 2008. Turkey – which recently saw the opening of the $1.4 billion Mardan Palace, the most

Isenfluh and Wengen each have a new attraction to boast. A new theme path leading up from Isenfluh to the Lobhorn hut via Sulwald covers various topics including nature, legends and power places. In Wengen, from now on hikers can discover the Lauberhorn Trail which leads down the original and legendary Lauberhorn Race track. For international stories: For travel

There are probably more ways to compose a waterfall shot than there are brands of cameras on the market. In this photo I used slow shutter speed. It gives the water the appearance of a mist and does not freeze the motion. It also allowed me to capture the surrounding terrain; the ferns and brush to the left and rocks on the right with relatively clear detail.