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	<title>InterContinental Travelogue</title>
	
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		<title>Explore Madrid’s History</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:19:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alena</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The knowledge of a personal guide and a well-planned, four-hour tour of Madrid’s historic sites will transport you back in time to explore the city’s colourful past. At the end of this fascinating day, you’ll enjoy a traditional Spanish tapas dinner for two in a local restaurant. Reserve your adventure.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The knowledge of a personal guide and a well-planned, four-hour tour of Madrid’s historic sites will transport you back in time to explore the city’s colourful past. At the end of this fascinating day, you’ll enjoy a traditional Spanish tapas dinner for two in a local restaurant. <a href="http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/reservations/dates-preferences/madrid?ratePreferences=IKCT1&#038;cm_sp=ie-newsite-_-city-_-lp">Reserve your adventure</a>.</p>
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		<title>Costa Rica Coffee Tours</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alena</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[With so many different types, blends, and bodies of coffee, how does one know the difference? You don&#8217;t need to be a barista to find out. When in Costa Rica, stop by these plantations and roasteries to get the full scoop and have a little fun.
Britt Coffee Tour
This tour will take you all the way [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With so many different types, blends, and bodies of coffee, how does one know the difference? You don&#8217;t need to be a barista to find out. When in <a href="http://www.intercontinental.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/overview/costarica-sanjose">Costa Rica</a>, stop by these plantations and roasteries to get the full scoop and have a little fun.</p>
<p><strong>Britt Coffee Tour</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.cafebritt.com/Coffeetour/TourClassic.cfm?aff=ct">This tour</a> will take you all the way through the production of your everyday coffee, from tree to cup. It actually incorporates a humorous stage show and a delicious, fresh lunch at the end. </p>
<p><strong>Espiritu Santo Coffee Tour</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.espiritusantocoffeetour.com/">Espiritu Santo&#8217;s tour</a> is a veritable crash course in coffee appreciation. Not only will you learn about the process of making coffee, but you&#8217;ll also get a bit of Costa Rican coffee history and can catch a class on the <em>right way</em> to drink coffee.</p>
<p><strong>Cafe Monteverde Coffee Tour</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.monteverde-coffee.com/index.php?option=com_content&#038;task=view&#038;id=5">Monteverde&#8217;s</a> tour will give you the opportunity to do a bit of the work— harvesting the coffee! In addition, the views from this plantation are breathtaking. </p>
<p><strong>Doka Estate Coffee Tour</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.dokaestate.com/">Doka Estate Coffee </a>is just one stop on your journey on <a href="http://www.anywherecostarica.com/destinations/san-jose-costa-rica/tours/poas-volcano-doka-coffee-estate-sarchi">this tour</a>. You&#8217;ll also catch a glimpse of an active volcano, take a turn into the Costa Rican Cloud Forest, and end your day at Sarchi for a bit of shopping.</p>
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		<title>Venezuelan Food</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alena</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re visiting Venezuela, it&#8217;s helpful to have a working knowledge of the types of foods you&#8217;ll encounter, and their names. Here are the most popular dishes:
Pabellon Criollo
Thought of by many as the Venezuelan national food, Pabellon Criollo is a wonderful mixture of shredded beef and rich black beans and rice. Pabellon also has a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re visiting <a href="http://www.intercontinental.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/overview/caracas">Venezuela</a>, it&#8217;s helpful to have a working knowledge of the types of foods you&#8217;ll encounter, and their names. Here are the most popular dishes:</p>
<p><strong>Pabellon Criollo</strong><br />
Thought of by many as the Venezuelan national food, <a href="http://www.whats4eats.com/meats/pabellon-criollo-recipe">Pabellon Criollo</a> is a wonderful mixture of shredded beef and rich black beans and rice. Pabellon also has a bit of humour to it: if you order Pabellon con Barandas, you&#8217;re essentially ordering the dish &#8220;with guard rails.&#8221; The &#8220;guard rails&#8221; are actually sweet fried plantains, deriving their nickname for their ability to keep the food on the plate. </p>
<p><strong>Mandocas</strong><br />
A multi-purpose side dish or breakfast these <a href="http://southamericanfood.about.com/od/snacksstreetfood/r/mandoca.htm">circular corn fritters</a> can be served with cheese, sugar, or salsa.</p>
<p><strong>Arepas</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.whats4eats.com/breads/arepas-recipe">Arepas</a> are a soft, round bread stuffed with a myriad of different fillings. The most simple is cheese, but they can be filled with spicy chicken, plantains, beans, or even the Pabellon described above.</p>
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		<title>A Weekend in Cologne</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alena</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re visiting Cologne, but don&#8217;t have much time, don&#8217;t worry. You can still take in many of the sights and tastes of this beautiful German city. 
The German-Roman Musem
See striking examples of ancient Roman life right in the Rhineland. The German- Roman museum was actually built around its key exhibit— the Dionysus mosaic. It [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re visiting <a href="http://www.intercontinental.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/COLHA?sicreative=3753766140&#038;dp=true&#038;sicontent=0&#038;sitrackingid=8417322&#038;cm_mmc=Google-PS-InterContinental-_-G%20B-EMEA-_-DEU-Cologne-_-intercontinental%20cologne|-|100000000000001483690&#038;siclientid=1911">Cologne</a>, but don&#8217;t have much time, don&#8217;t worry. You can still take in many of the sights and tastes of this beautiful German city. </p>
<p><strong>The German-Roman Musem</strong><br />
See striking examples of ancient Roman life right in the Rhineland. The <a href="http://www.museenkoeln.de/english/default.asp?s=252&#038;tid=123&#038;kontrast=&#038;schrift=">German- Roman</a> museum was actually built around its key exhibit— the Dionysus mosaic. It currently lays exactly where it was found.</p>
<p><strong>Cologne Cathedral</strong><br />
Visit the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cologne_Cathedral">cathedral</a> that took nearly 600 years to build, and is the largest example of Gothic architecture in Northern Europe.</p>
<p><strong>Chocolate Musem</strong><br />
Get an <a href="http://www.schokoladenmuseum.de/index_e.html">in-depth understanding</a> of the wonderful world of Chocolate, from its growth to processing, to the arts of molding the sweet stuff and its wrappers.</p>
<p><strong>Cafe Waschsalon</strong><br />
On your Friday or Saturday evening, step out in style at the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=all&#038;q=Caf%C3%A9+Waschsalon&#038;m=text">Cafe Waschsalon</a>. Once a &#8220;laundrette,&#8221; the washing machines are now used for decoration. The drinks are fairly inexpensive, the atmosphere hip, and vibe is relaxed.</p>
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		<title>Dallas’ Barbecue</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alena</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Dallas, Texas has always been known for it&#8217;s big flavored barbecue, with specialties in various types of smokey meats, beans, cole slaw, and warm breads. Here are a few of our favourites:
Baker&#8217;s Ribs
Located right in downtown Dallas, Baker&#8217;s features a full Southern menu, including the famous American sandwich, the Sloppy Joe.
Peggy Sue BBQ
This eatery has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.intercontinental.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/dfwha?sicontent=0&#038;sicreative=3944699160&#038;sitrackingid=29973904&#038;dp=true&#038;cm_mmc=Google-PS-InterContinental-_-G%20B-AmericasWest-_-TX-Dallas-_-dallas%20intercontinental|-|100000000000169196813&#038;siclientid=1911">Dallas</a>, Texas has always been known for it&#8217;s big flavored barbecue, with specialties in various types of smokey meats, beans, cole slaw, and warm breads. Here are a few of our favourites:</p>
<p><strong>Baker&#8217;s Ribs</strong><br />
Located right in downtown Dallas, <a href="http://www.bakersribs.com/">Baker&#8217;s</a> features a full Southern menu, including the famous American sandwich, the <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Sloppy-Joes-II/Detail.aspx">Sloppy Joe</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Peggy Sue BBQ</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.peggysuebbq.com/Peggy_Sue_BBQ.html">This eatery</a> has changed hands a few times in the past half-century, but the sentiment is the same: hearty fare at a <em>very</em> decent price. We recommend the sweet-glazed baby back ribs piled high with a side of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoppin%27_John">Hoppin&#8217; John</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Sammy&#8217;s BBQ</strong><br />
On business in Dallas? Join the throng of local business people for lunch at <a href="http://www.sammysbbq.com/">Sammy&#8217;s BBQ</a>. They don&#8217;t serve dinner, but you can order your lunch online for faster pick up. Try the chopped beef barbecue sandwich, and an order of their enormous onion rings.</p>
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		<title>Boston’s Modern and Contemporary Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alena</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Boston is quickly becoming a destination for Modern and Contemporary art. Stop by these spots to see the work of the greats, from Sol LeWitt to Anselm Keifer, and Miro to Basquiat. 
Alpha Gallery
Mass MoCa
Barbara Krakow
DTR Modern
ICA
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.intercontinental.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/bosha?sicontent=0&#038;sicreative=3944699790&#038;sitrackingid=24009370&#038;dp=true&#038;cm_mmc=Google-PS-InterContinental-_-G%20B-AmericasEast-_-MA-Boston-_-boston%20intercontinental|-|100000000000002020422&#038;siclientid=1911">Boston</a> is quickly becoming a destination for Modern and Contemporary art. Stop by these spots to see the work of the greats, from Sol LeWitt to Anselm Keifer, and Miro to Basquiat. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.alphagallery.com/">Alpha Gallery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.massmoca.org/">Mass MoCa</a><br />
<a href="http://www.barbarakrakowgallery.com">Barbara Krakow</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dtrmodern.com/aboutus.php">DTR Modern</a><br />
<a href="http://www.icaboston.org/">ICA</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mfa.org/">Museum of Fine Arts Boston</a></p>
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		<title>Authentic Delhi Shopping</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:04:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alena</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Join the bustling, noisy crowds at one of Delhi&#8217;s many street markets for a glimpse into everyday local life. You&#8217;ll find fragrant spices, exotic fabrics, and a myriad of interesting knick-knacks. Here are two of the biggest markets:
Chadni Chowk
Chadni Chowk, which means Moonlit Market, has been a thriving hub since 1650. This area of North [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join the bustling, noisy crowds at one of<a href="http://www.intercontinental.com/intercontinental/en/gb/home?sicontent=0&#038;sicreative=3748415910&#038;sitrackingid=8416571&#038;dp=true&#038;cm_mmc=Google-PS-InterContinental-_-G%20B-Core-_-Intercontinental-_-intercontinental|-|6107103899822862103&#038;siclientid=1911"> Delhi&#8217;s</a> many street markets for a glimpse into everyday local life. You&#8217;ll find fragrant spices, exotic fabrics, and a myriad of interesting knick-knacks. Here are two of the biggest markets:</p>
<p><strong>Chadni Chowk</strong><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandni_Chowk">Chadni Chowk</a>, which means <em>Moonlit Market</em>, has been a thriving hub since 1650. This area of North (Old) Delhi features row upon row of food stands and confectioners.</p>
<p><strong>Dilli Haat</strong><br />
A bit more upscale than Chadni Chowk, <a href="http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/asia/india/new-delhi/33076/dilli-haat/shopping-detail.html">Dilli </a>brings together approximately 200 vendors from all over India, rather than locals only. Enjoy the selection of sandalwood, handmade brassware, and ornaments of all kinds.</p>
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		<title>Outdoor Adventures in Rio de Janeiro</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alena</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people think of Rio de Janeiro as the center of samba and sun. But explore a little further off the boardwalks and see if this city&#8217;s sites don&#8217;t still set your heart racing.  
Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain (in Portuguese, Pão de Açúcar) is perhaps the city&#8217;s most iconic natural feature. If you enjoy your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people think of <a href="http://www.intercontinental.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/RIOHA?sicreative=3505051050&#038;dp=true&#038;sicontent=0&#038;sitrackingid=76100519&#038;cm_mmc=Google-PS-InterContinental-_-G%20B-MSAC-_-BRA-Rio%2Bde%2BJaneiro-_-intercontinental%20rio|-|100000000000178324980&#038;siclientid=1911">Rio de Janeiro</a> as the center of samba and sun. But explore a little further off the boardwalks and see if this city&#8217;s sites don&#8217;t still set your heart racing.  </p>
<p><strong>Sugarloaf Mountain</strong><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugarloaf_Mountain_%28Brazil%29">Sugarloaf Mountain</a> (in Portuguese, <em>Pão de Açúcar</em>) is perhaps the city&#8217;s most iconic natural feature. If you enjoy your views more when you&#8217;ve feel like you&#8217;ve earned them, you can <a href="http://www.riohiking.com.br/tours/sugar.htm"> take an intense hike</a> instead of take the cable car. Start your trek in a sea kayak, and end scaling the granite top of the mountain.  </p>
<p><strong>Tijuca National PArk</strong><br />
When Rio boasts of having the largest urban jungle in the world, it isn&#8217;t a metaphor. <a href="http://www.riodejaneirophotoguide.com/html/parque_nacional_tijuca.html">Tijuca National Park</a> is a landscape begging to be explored. A <a href="http://www.toursinbrazil.com/tours/tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=7371">jeep tour</a> will ensure you hit all the sites and still get a chance to get your boots dirty.  </p>
<p><strong>Zip Line Tour</strong><br />
Satisfy your inner adrenaline junkie, challenge your fear of heights, and take in the spectacular view from the tops of the trees with a <a href=" http://www.rioadventures.com/tree.html  ">zip-line canopy tour</a>. </p>
<p><strong>Hang Gliding</strong><br />
Try the ultimate combination of pure exhilaration and breathtaking panoramas: http://www.rioturismoradical.com.br/hanggliding.htm. Once you&#8217;ve touched down on the beach and caught your breath, you&#8217;ll agree that this city has truly earned its reputation as <em>A Cidade Maravilhosa</em>, or &#8220;The Marvelous City&#8221; .</p>
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		<title>A Romantic Weekend in Monterey</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:23:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alena</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Few cities have as much natural beauty at their fingertips as Monterey, California. From dramatic coastlines to elegant wineries, a visit to Monterey is ready made for romance.  
Some of the most outstanding and, yes, romantic views of the Big Sur coastline can be seen from the area&#8217;s lighthouses. Point Sur Lighthouse offers small [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Few cities have as much natural beauty at their fingertips as <a href="http://www.intercontinental.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/MRYHA?sicreative=3568039170&#038;dp=true&#038;sicontent=0&#038;sitrackingid=29091558&#038;cm_mmc=Google-PS-InterContinental-_-G%20B-AmericasWest-_-CA-Monterey-_-intercontinental%20monterey|-|100000000000169196834&#038;siclientid=1911">Monterey, California</a>. From dramatic coastlines to elegant wineries, a visit to Monterey is ready made for romance.  </p>
<p>Some of the most outstanding and, yes, romantic views of the Big Sur coastline can be seen from the area&#8217;s lighthouses. <a href="http://www.pointsur.org/">Point Sur Lighthouse</a> offers small guided tours of this turn of the century light station, with the seasonal availability of moonlight tours.  </p>
<p>For a glimpse beneath the waves, transport yourself to the world of the renowned <a href=" http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/efc/seahorse.aspx.">Monterey Bay Aquarium</a>, where you can watch otters play beneath the water and learn how seahorse courting dances last for days. If you prefer your nautical exploration above the waterline, climb aboard a <a href="http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/efc/efc_programs/adventures_breezes.asp ">cruise into the sunset</a>.  </p>
<p>Feeling indulgent? A tour through the famed<a href="http://71miles.com/trip-notes/carmel-valley-wineries"> wineries of Carmel Valley</a>  ought to please the palate. To truly relax and pamper yourselves, enjoy the day from the back of a <a href="http://www.winecountrygetaways.com/limousine-tours.html ">limousine</a> with a picnic lunch along the way. </p>
<p>Whether this is your first trip as a couple or your 50th, make such the fire never dies with a surprise <a href=" http://www.romanticroomdesigns.com/bonfires.php">beach bonfire</a> for your sweetie. Cuddle up and watch the sun dance into the horizon— a  perfect end to what is bound to be another memorable day in Monterey.</p>
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		<title>A Walking Tour of Prague</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Explore Prague&#8217;s narrow side streets, gorgeous flowering gardens, courtyards and avenues. Here are a few of places that shouldn&#8217;t be missed:
Stroll the Vltava
Talk a long walk along the banks of the stately Vltava River, which runs through the centre of the city. The promenade offers breathtaking views, and interesting monuments and memorials.
Prague&#8217;s Eiffel Tower
Keeping watch [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Explore <a href="http://www.intercontinental.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/prgha?sicontent=0&#038;sicreative=3516110700&#038;sitrackingid=9745342&#038;dp=true&#038;cm_mmc=Google-PS-InterContinental-_-G%20B-EMEA-_-CZE-Prague-_-intercontinental%20prague|-|100000000000001666563&#038;siclientid=1911">Prague&#8217;s</a> narrow side streets, gorgeous flowering gardens, courtyards and avenues. Here are a few of places that shouldn&#8217;t be missed:</p>
<p><strong>Stroll the Vltava</strong><br />
Talk a long walk along the banks of the stately <a href="http://www.molon.de/galleries/Czech/Prague/Vltava/">Vltava River</a>, which runs through the centre of the city. The promenade offers breathtaking views, and interesting monuments and memorials.</p>
<p><strong>Prague&#8217;s Eiffel Tower</strong><br />
Keeping watch over Prague from the top of Petrin Hill, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet%C5%99%C3%ADn_Lookout_Tower">Lookout Tower</a> is the city&#8217;s own smaller version of Paris&#8217; Eiffel Tower. It&#8217;s also a fantastic way to see much of the city. On a clear day, you&#8217;ll see all the way to Snezka, the highest mountain peak in the Czech Republic, 150 kilometers away.</p>
<p><strong>Vyšehrad </strong><br />
Once upon a time, it was a forbidding <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vy%C5%A1ehrad">10th century fortress</a>. Today it&#8217;s a popular place for romantic picnics and strolls. You&#8217;ll see the city&#8217;s oldest Romanesque rotunda, St. Martin, and the Church of St. Peter and Paul. </p>
<p><strong>Vrtba Garden</strong><br />
Head over to<a href="http://www.myczechrepublic.com/prague/vrtba-garden.html"> Vrtba Garden</a> to not only take in the lovely sights and fragrances of the plants and flowers, but to also gain a nice understanding of Baroque-style gardening and aesthetics.</p>
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