Prague: Where the Party Doesn't Stop

By Agencies  ON Jul 26th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Prague, with its inspiring architecture, picturesque squares and interesting museums, is a top tourist destination and a city where the party doesn't stop. Find out how the residents of the Czech Republic do it  ...   Continue Reading »

A Fashionable Drink for the Fashion Traveller in Milan

By Agencies  ON Jul 6th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

In Italy's fashion capital of Milan, the last thing you would want, dear traveller, is to be considered unfashionable. Luckily, the aperitivo, or "aperitif" is here to save you from that fate. Generally a cocktail with modest alcohol levels meant to stimulate the appetite and refresh the spirit, the aperitivo often includes wine or wine-based vermouth. Bitter-edged liqueurs such as Campari or Aperol are also popular ingredients  ...   Continue Reading »

Tips to Buy Your Own Private Island

By Agencies  ON Jul 4th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

You may not have the $600 million it probably cost the Oracle CEO and one of the world's richest men, Larry Ellison, to buy Hawaii's sixth-largest island, Lanai. But call a friendly island broker and you'll find that around the globe, there are hundreds of rocky, sandy, grassy or coral islands on sale at any time. They can be everything from idyllic to uninhabitable, within spitting distance of a major city or many hundreds of miles from anything, with their own airport or inaccessible by anything but a canoe. Here are a few tips for would-be Ellisons itching to buy their own island  ...   Continue Reading »

Munich: Going Beyond Beers and BMWs

By Agencies  ON Jun 28th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

From a tippler's point of view, Munich is best known for Oktoberfest, the annual celebration of beer referred to by some as "the world's largest keg party." But there is more to Munich than beer and BMWs. But there is more to Munich than beer and BMWs. As a noted financial and publishing hub, the economic centre of southern Germany is recognized for its prosperity and high living standards, as well as its Bavarian grandeur and love of "Gemtlichkeit" (coziness). Altogether, this means that Munich has much to toast  ...   Continue Reading »

Luxury Hotels with a History

By Agencies  ON Jun 26th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Everybody likes a bit of variety and what better way to try out something different on vacation than by staying in an old monastery or a former school that has been reborn as a luxurious hotel. Just in time for the holiday season, travel website VirtualTourist.com has compiled their own list of the top 10 converted hotel. Check them out here  ...   Continue Reading »

Ferragamo Turns Louvre into Impressive Catwalk

By Agencies  ON Jun 13th 2012 at 12:39PM IN Rated   Style 

For the first time in its history, Paris's iconic Louvre Museum opened up its storied arcades on Tuesday to fashion: a catwalk show by Italian house Salvatore Ferragamo. The mid-season resort show was in pure celebration of a brand that began as a leather shoemaker for Hollywood's first stars - and went on to become a household name for ready-to-wear, both for men and women  ...   Continue Reading »

Gianni Versace's Miami Mansion is On Sale For $125 Million

By Agencies  ON Jun 12th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Homes & Real Estate 

The South Beach mansion where Italian designer Gianni Versace was shot to death has been put on the market for a mind-blowing $125 million. Take a look at it here  ...   Continue Reading »

Top 10 Cities to Explore by Bicycle

By Agencies  ON May 15th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Theres no better way to explore a place than by bike. Ditch conventional modes of transport and use a bicycle to really take in the beauty and flavors of a your destination, at your own pace. Discovering a new city just got easier (and more fun) with a bike. Whether you're an amateur or a pro, here's VirtualTourist's top 10 spots that should be on every cyclist's must-see list  ...   Continue Reading »

Top Scenic Workout Destinations

By Agencies  ON Apr 18th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

As spring begins to bloom, it's easy to suddenly remember the New Year's Resolutions made a few short months ago that have gone by the wayside. Even if you've been good, upcoming "spring breaks" can wreak havoc on your hard work, with long days spent laying horizontal by a pool drinking calories. Rather than only packing cover-ups and hats for your impending jaunts, how about some workout clothes? To help you find some spots that are both beautiful and conducive to exercise, the members and editors of travel website VirtualTourist.com have compiled a list of the most scenic workouts  ...   Continue Reading »