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AUGUST 2010
Here is our monthly news in tweetable form.
New and Notable
- Up up and away for #BalloonFestival! #HotelParqCentral opens on 9/23/10. Rates starting at $179/night including breakfast and other treats.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
- #AnantaraBophut in Koh Samui, #Thailand will be getting an upgrade! And we have the pics (http://bit.ly/cSwDte) to prove it!
saving the tigers
Endangered animals have always tugged at our heartstrings, but it’s nice to see someone actually doing something about it! Leonardo DiCaprio backs the Save Tigers Now campaign (launched by the WWF) which raises awareness about endangered wild tigers. This organization hopes to double the species by 2022. Banyan Tours & Travels, a tour operator that specializes in luxury travel in India, does its part by educating their staff and working closely with naturalists and guides at Indian parks.
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with and without the kids
Before school starts, take the kiddies on one last hurrah this summer with a fun family trip. Or, wait ‘til they’re back in school and sneak off for a grown-ups only, post-summer getaway.
not your average summer getaway
Crowded beaches… Sun-burnt skin… Sand in inappropriate places… Sigh. Ditch the hand-held fan and take a detour from the average getaway this summer with an unexpected vacation. Bundle up in the southern hemisphere and experience Australia and Argentina’s winter season, discover the cool misty air in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, or take in the beauty of the snow-capped peaks in India.
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how do you like your eggs?
There are the basics: fried, scrambled, poached… and more interesting variations, such as huevos rancheros or a Western omelet. One delicious recipe has been, until now, a well kept secret: Akoori. These spicy scrambled eggs are a popular treat in India and are sure to be a hit with those who like a little kick for their first meal of the day. With the sweet taste of sautéed onions, the bite of chilies, and the freshness of cilantro, this recipe will scintillate those taste buds.
Ingredients:
8 eggs
¼ tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 tbsp ghee or 50 grams butter with 2 tsp oil (Indian clarified butter)
2 medium onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 green chilies, seeded and chopped
1 medium sized tomato, chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions:
Melt fat in a pan, add onions and brown lightly. Add garlic and sauté for a minute. Add remaining ingredients except eggs and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Beat eggs and add to pan. Return to low heat and scramble eggs. Remember, the eggs keep cooking after being removed from the heat.
For a variation, try adding 200 grams of fried shrimp, 3 tbsp finely diced fried potatoes, or deep fried, shredded Bombay Duck and coarsely ground black pepper.
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himalayan happening
Now that winter is finally over, you may think it’s time to close up shop on the vacation planning but, in fact, it is the perfect time to go somewhere totally off the beaten track: the Indian Himalayas.
Shakti Ladakh, part of Shakti Village Experiences opens this Saturday, May 15. With Shakti, guests stay in traditional village homes which have been adapted to provide proper comforts without compromising their authenticity. Accompanied by local porters and guides, travelers go on ‘soft adventure’-style walks between the villages and through the epic landscapes surrounding them.
Experience the dizzying natural wonder of the Ladakh village, which is located at an elevation of over 11,000 feet. Traditionally a backpacker’s mecca, Ladakh is perfect for travelers looking to immerse themselves in rural North Indian life and drink in the untouched and unrivaled views of epic landscapes.
And be sure you stay at least 6 days so you can acclimatize to the high altitude and let the awesome beauty of the snow-capped peaks change the way you think about ‘vacation.’
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