In a time of great upheaval for communist Cuba, author Kris Romaniuk traveled the country to learn more about the “real Cuba” - the one you will find once you leave the resort. He then documented this colorful trip in his book, “Rum Socialism: A Travel Diary of Communist Cuba.” In fact, it is part travel memoir and part political satire, and WatchMojo was lucky enough to chat with Romaniuk about his book, his trip, and the “real Cuba.”
WatchMojo - Tell us about your book, “Rum Socialism: A Travel Diary of Communist Cuba.” continue reading...
Locals and tourists alike attempted to hide as strangers in formal wear started throwing pies at each other in San Francisco. On 5 March at precisely 5:39pm, tons of people just started throwing pie at each other. Just for fun. continue reading...
The all-new Monopoly World Edition is set to be launched, but right now at http://www.monopolyworldvote.com you can help choose the cities that make the cut.
The vote ends on Leap Day, February 29, 2008. As of now, Montreal sits in first place with 4.8%, followed by Paris, Cape Town and London. continue reading...
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NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 26 /PRNewswire/ — TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel community, today announced the ten funniest traveler posts of 2007, as chosen by TripAdvisor editors. Many of these gems and more can be found on our humor blog, http://tripadvisor.typepad.com/.
1. Not So Great Expectations
"I could have done without the blood-stained mattress and the (actual)
chunk of poop on my bedspread, but I didn't expect the Hilton."
2. Rest in Peace
"I spent the night in the (hotel) room and experienced a friendly spirit.
This presence got into bed with me, an old lady, she was nice and I just
patted her on the head and we had a comfortable restful sleep. I think I
will ask for a different room next time."
3. Mime Over Matter
"The neighborhood is filled with aggressive mimes, including one sitting
on a toilet bowl (how creative). Room cards are changed for no reason and
you cannot understand why you can't get into your room. All in all it was
a very unpleasant stay."
4. Deep Thoughts
"Time could be spent pondering over the meaning of some of the many safety
signs around the complex. Out of the several we managed to identify, the
two we found to be of greatest use were 1. Not to step on any crocodiles
whilst bare foot, and 2. No ugly, or spotty children to frequent the
pool."
5. Is That Really What You Meant?
"I echo the sentiments of the previous reviewer. The ambience is lacking
to be sure, but the food is like angels copulating on your tongue."
6. Freezing Over
"Sleeping in the street during a blizzard would be better than staying at
this hell-hole. The place should be imploded."
7. No Accounting for Taste
"Subject: Crab Trap Restaurant. We enjoyed our experience at the Crap
Trap. The food is very good with nice size portions and reasonable prices
(especially for the shore). The only down side is the wait."
8. A Sore for Sight Eyes
"Food not special, and the couple that lives there with their dog is very
'homey' and 'folksy' types. Not for everyone. The premises are well kept,
but some private parts we could see thru open door were not."
9. Leave It to Beaver
"Imagine awakening at 4:00 am to the sound of loud footsteps in the
stairwell, only to realize that someone is drunk and knocking on your
hotel door saying, 'Beaver...it's me. Let me in, Beaver.'"
10. The Last Laugh
"In fact, I told the management there that I was putting a review on your
website about their poor service and they laughed at me and said go right
ahead, nobody reads the TripAdvisor site."
“With millions of reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor, in addition to helpful travel advice, there is some great color, and these comments got the most laughs from our editors.” said Michele Perry, director of communications for TripAdvisor. continue reading...
Toronto, ON (PRWEB) November 12, 2007 — Meet Market Adventures (www.meetmarketadventures.com), the premiere event and social club for singles in North America, has identified the ten U.S. cities with the greatest population of singles between the ages of 24 and 55. New York City tops the list with the largest number of singles (over 1.9 million), while Washington, D.C. holds the record for highest concentration of single residents (43.8 percent).
“In today’s age of postponed marriages, longer working hours and high divorce rates, it’s no surprise that there are 25.4 million single adults between the ages of 24 and 55 living in North America,” says Travis Hartley, Founder of Meet Market Adventures. “We find that more and more are tired of the dating scene and just want to enjoy themselves.” continue reading...
A picture taken of a billboard in Bodrum, Turkey; hinting that the Armenian genocide might of been falsified. continue reading...
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ — Hysterical or historical, ghostly spirits enjoy America’s B&Bs, just like living guests. BedandBreakfast.com, the largest online B&B directory and reservation network worldwide, has compiled the most comprehensive list of B&Bs and inns where ghost-seekers will enjoy potentially close encounters with the other world, bed-and-breakfast style. For a complete list of Halloween packages and great places to sleep with a ghost, visit http://www.BedandBreakfast.com and click on B&B specials in the lower left corner.
From west to east, a sampling of B&B ghost stories is listed here:
Bottger Mansion of Old Town, Albuquerque, NM: Resident ghosts sigh, pace, and sometimes even dance, documented by investigators of the paranormal.
1888 Linburg House, Goliad, TX: Sightings include a woman in a white nightgown with long gray hair and a bearded man in a three-piece suit; both look like the original owners. continue reading...
Corona, CA (PRWEB) October 1, 2007 — Honeymooner’s Review Guide recommends using a wedding coordinator for couples planning a destination wedding and specialist agents either certified or experienced in honeymoon travel. Survey results show that disappointing and disastrous honeymoons occur due to poor honeymoon planning.
“Those couples choosing destination weddings and honeymoons should be sure they get professional assistance,” according to Michelle McKenzie of Honeymooner’s Review Guide. The complexities involved in a destination wedding are far greater than a traditional wedding. Even if it is just bride and groom, caution and careful planning is her advice. Adding a wedding party and guests brings many more potential pitfalls and challenges. The website strongly suggests investing in either an independent wedding coordinator from the destination or seeking out a resort that has one in-house. Even then, careful research including checking references and talking with recent couples is advised. Tips on planning a successful destination wedding using a wedding coordinator are available on the website. continue reading...
Milton, VT (PRWEB) September 25, 2007 — Adirondack Towels and Scrubs, a national supplier to the hospitality industry, announces their selection of the most outrageous travel stories for summer 2007.
Adirondack Towels and Scrubs keeps their customers up to date on important industry developments with daily news links posted on their web site’s home page as well as weekly newsletters sent via email. Every 3 months the company selects their most outrageous travel stories for the previous quarter. continue reading...
