Italian Island

Charming Lake Como

Once well-known for its attractive villas, the Italian island of Lake Como, also known as Lario, has a new claim to fame: George Clooney. Joining the ranks of distinguished 19-centruy artists, writers, politicians, crowned heads and intellectuals, Clooney chose Lake Como as a place to call home. Maintaining the feel of an old-world Mediterranean fishing village, Lake Como continues to inspire artists and visitors with its breathtaking backdrop of the pre-Alps and surrounding olive and orange trees.

Wild Northwest

Thought to be the best kept secret in the United States, Netarts, a secluded rugged coastline beauty with miles of sandy beaches complimented by dramatic rocky bays, is a small bit of paradise right here in our own backyard. With a plethora of outdoor activities, local attractions, beach life, and a handful of RV Parks and camping grounds with a view overlooking the beach, sporty couples can mix a bit of roughing it, with romance.

Romantic getaways for couple

Bucuti Beach Resort, Aruba A romantic view at the Bucuti Beach Resort in Aruba

Surf your way into shape this summer

Stoked to try something new this summer? Get your surf on! A favorite fitness activity of super-fit celebs like Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Cameron Diaz, surfing is not only super fun, but offers a killer cardio workout to boot. Here is what you need to know before you hit the waves. MORE WOMEN IN THE WATER Like many sports, surfing was once dominated by men. But today, the waves tell a different story. From 2001 to 2005, the proportion of women among the 2.3 million surfers worldwide jumped from 19 percent to 33 percent, according to Board-Trac, a board-sports market research company. Female-focused apparel brands have driven major revenue into the billion-dollar surfing industry, with top-seller Roxy increasing their sales from $20 million to $650 million in the past ten years. Plus, there are now magazines and websites (check out Surfer Girl and Wahine Surfing ) focused solely on the girls. BODY BENEFITS OF SURFING And it’s no wonder so many women are flocking ...

Stalwart Hotel Lina is now Barceló Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo. - The ambitious refurbishing in the Hotel Barceló Lina, with a new design combining warmth and vanguard, also merits a name change and will now be called Barceló Santo Domingo, to associate it even more with the destination, Dominican Republic’s Capital City. The Lina, one of Santo Domingo’s emblematic and traditional hotels, has modernized its facilities in keeping with the times, including new areas to offer a more cozy ambiance for all its exclusive visitors.

SANTO DOMINGO

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