Postado por Zildda Brandaoh no dia 16/05/2013 às 16:35
Best Western PLUS Arroyo Roble & Creekside Villas Upgrades The Best Western PLUS Arroyo Roble & Creekside Villas recently upgraded the seven Villas with a fresh makeover. Guests will enjoy the room and comfort of these two bedroom units with full kitchens and the refreshing and stylish new upgrades. The Villas feature plush carpet, crisp comfortable linens, modern décor, granite countertops in the kitchen, and high desert paint colors to tie it all together. bestwesternsedona.com
Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village Turns 40 It is hard to believe that this year Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village is turning 40! Maybe that wouldn't be so remarkable in another city where arts and culture has been celebrated for decades or even centuries. Sedona, however, which had a population of 2000 in the early 1970s, and only became incorporated as a city in 1988, quickly became renowned as a vibrant arts community. Since its inception in 1973, Tlaquepaque has played a significant role in putting Sedona on the map as a world-renowned arts destination.
El Portal Sedona Hotel Announces New Hiking Guide El Portal Sedona Hotel is pleased to welcome Stephen Ritson as their new hiking guide. Steve Segner, owner of El Portal says "We wanted to offer our guests a 'complete' Sedona experience at El Portal; to hike Sedona and give them an opportunity to see places that the regular visitor doesn't get to see, that's why we teamed up with Stephen Ritson."
New Zipline Opportunity at Wildlife Park Out of Africa Wildlife Park, located in Camp Verde, Arizona, is scheduled to open a new zipline attraction in June. The Predator Zip Line will explore a never-before-seen part of the park, taking guests on a two-hour ziplining excursion above the animals in the park. As participants soar between a total of six towers with separate runs, they will also learn about the animals below them through narration provided by a guide.
The World's Top 25 Best Guided Tours The Connecticut Post recently named Sedona's own Pink Jeep Tours on the the World's Top 25 Best Guided Tours!
Best Summer Family Travel Vacations for 2013 Elizabeth Street Magazine has discovered that Sedona's own Enchantment Resort is a perfect family travel destination for 2013. "Guests can spend the day at the pool that boasts stunning views of the red rocks while kids enjoy their time at Camp Coyote, the resort's kids' program. Trained counselors lead exciting activities that explore the region's culture and natural environment. Highlights include nature walks, sculpting, pottery, stargazing, and Native American arts and crafts like weaving dream catchers and designing arrowhead necklaces." elizabethstreet.com/discoveries/summer-2013-family-vacation-ideas-and-best-family-vacations
Culinary & Wine Escapes It's a good thing that a trip to Sedona offers plenty of opportunities for strolling, hiking, swimming, biking, golfing, kayaking, yoga, horseback riding, and more. Those calories burned will make you a tad less guilty about indulging in one of Sedona's other attractions: mouthwatering cuisine and divine wine.
Awake to a fresh homemade breakfast in a unique Bed & Breakfast with a stunning view.
Feel Good: Enjoy local farm produce, raw delights, and several varieties of organic creations that make your rethink you daily diet.
Treat your palate to brilliant white and bold reds in one of our four local wineries, or six tasting rooms.
Local restaurants offer Western style cuisine with a Southwest flair. Be brave and sample rattle snake, buffalo, and cactus fries.
Care to taste more than wine in Sedona? Try our local brews, house-made tequila, and prickly pear margaritas.
Events in Sedona
May 24-26: Sedona Film School Shorts Film Festival
The Sedona Film School (SFS) will be hosting the 13th Annual SFS Shorts Film Festival on May 24-26, and will feature nearly 50 short films. The SFS thesis films range from a superhero that has to go into therapy to a documentary about the red sea urchin business off the coast of California. There is truly something for everyone!
June 3-9: Sedona Bluegrass Festival
The 7th Annual Festival and Institute takes place June 3-9 with the Festival Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, 2013 at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, Creekside. This event showcases established and emerging Bluegrass artists from around the USA with concerts, workshops and more. All events are open to the public. 928-204-2415
June 5-6: Sedona Star Festival
Attend free telescope viewing at various locations throughout Sedona with professional and amateur astronomers. Bring your telescopes or look through ours! Instruction available. Primary locations Verde Valley School on June 5 and various locations in Sedona on June 6. Sponsored by Sedona Star Gazing. 928-203-0006.
June 6-9: Sedona Photofest
PhotoFest offers a select group of Master Photographers with in-depth areas of expertise and an opportunity to catch the majesty and magic of Sedona's landscape each day. Workshops, lectures, juried exhibition. 928-282-3809
Mark your Calendar
Watch for the June Media Release for more information on upcoming events!
In the wake of the novel, stories and know the colors of Guatemala
Postado por Zildda Brandaoh no dia 08/04/2013 às 10:49
Um dos cenários da novela das seis da Rede Globo, Flor do Caribe, a Guatemala revela-se por completo a viajantes de todo o Brasil.
A Catedral Metropolitana é um dos pontos turísticos mais belos da Guatemala
Vídeo da Catedral
As incríveis paisagens da Guatemala exibidas em um clipe musical estimularam Jayme Monjardim a escolher o país como um dos cenários para rodar a novela Flor do Caribe, que estreou recentemente no horário das seis da Rede Globo. Assim como encantou o diretor, o destino centroamericano calcado pela história em todos os cantos promete ser o novo campeão de audiência entre os viajantes brasileiros.
Vulcões, rios, lagos, cidades arqueológicas, monumentos coloniais e as tradições do mercado indígena. Este vasto leque de atrativos, aliado à ampla oferta de voos com conexão a partir de sete capitais, está presente no pacote Guatemala Completa concebido pela flot operadora.
Com saídas aos domingos, o pacote inclui 11 noites de hospedagem em Antigua, Atitlán, Copán, Guatemala, Izabal e Petén, com passagem aérea, café da manhã, passe aéreo entre a capital e a região de Flores, traslados, passeios e cartão de assistência, além de acompanhamento de guias especializados. O custo é a partir de R$6.456 por pessoa em apartamento duplo.
A viagem tem a primeira parada em Antigua, a cidade localizada entre três vulcões, tombada como Patrimônio Histórico pela Unesco. Uma caminhada de aproximadamente uma hora permitirá aos passageiros ficar frente a frente a um dos quatro vulcões ativos da Guatemala. De lá parte um roteiro terrestre para visita ao Lago Atitlán, um dos mais belos do mundo, onde é possível fazer um passeio de lancha. No Mercado Chichicastenango, o visitante conhecerá os comércios dos descendentes dos Maias.
Lago (Lake) Atitlan
Outro trajeto para arrancar suspiros do viajante é o que inclui Copán, localidade pertencente a Honduras, de grande importância histórico-arqueológica por suas pirâmides e também estelas - como eram chamadas, pela civilização maia, as colunas de pedra onde se marcavam as datas de eventos importantes. Algumas das maiores estelas do mundo concentram-se no Centro Arqueológico de Quiringuá, no Caribe da Guatemala.
Já a riqueza ecológica do Rio Dulce poderá ser apreciada em um delicioso passeio de lancha. Para encerrar a viagem, nada mais apropriado do que um passeio por Tikal, a mais imponente cidade da cultura maia clássica, onde um almoço campestre espera pelos turistas antes de seguirem para o aeroporto.
Sagres - Algarve, Portugal - At the End of the Old World
Postado por Zildda Brandaoh no dia 09/03/2013 às 22:33
Sagres é uma freguesia portuguesa do concelho de Vila do Bispo, com 34,28 km² de área e 1.909 habitantes (2011).
Famosa pela escola náutica que o Infante D. Henrique lá instalou no século XV. A freguesia foi criada em 1519, por desmembramento de Vila do Bispo. Até 1834, Sagres constituiu concelho independente. Tinha, em 1801, 413 habitantes. Atualmente é freguesia do concelho de Vila do Bispo. Wikipedia
PATRIMÓNIOS:
Fortaleza de Sagres, (torre e muralhas), na Ponta de Sagres Fortaleza do Cabo de São Vicente ou Antigo Convento do Corvo Fortaleza de Belixe ou Fortaleza de Santo António do Belixe Forte de Nossa Senhora da Guia ou Forte da Baleeira
Atualmente, Sagres é uma das zonas mais conhecidas de Portugal para a prática de esportes aquáticos, como o surf ou o bodyboard.
Sagres - Algarve, Portugal
Our day in Sagres, on the beaches & Cape de St Vincent
Um dia na praia e no Cabo de São Vicente
2008-2012 - Mira & Destino, por Zilda Branddaoh.
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The Best Western PLUS Arroyo Roble & Creekside Villas recently upgraded the seven Villas with a fresh makeover. Guests will enjoy the room and comfort of these two bedroom units with full kitchens and the refreshing and stylish new upgrades. The Villas feature plush carpet, crisp comfortable linens, modern décor, granite countertops in the kitchen, and high desert paint colors to tie it all together. 
It is hard to believe that this year Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village is turning 40! Maybe that wouldn't be so remarkable in another city where arts and culture has been celebrated for decades or even centuries. Sedona, however, which had a population of 2000 in the early 1970s, and only became incorporated as a city in 1988, quickly became renowned as a vibrant arts community. Since its inception in 1973, Tlaquepaque has played a significant role in putting Sedona on the map as a world-renowned arts destination. 
El Portal Sedona Hotel is pleased to welcome Stephen Ritson as their new hiking guide. Steve Segner, owner of El Portal says "We wanted to offer our guests a 'complete' Sedona experience at El Portal; to hike Sedona and give them an opportunity to see places that the regular visitor doesn't get to see, that's why we teamed up with Stephen Ritson."
Out of Africa Wildlife Park, located in Camp Verde, Arizona, is scheduled to open a new zipline attraction in June. The Predator Zip Line will explore a never-before-seen part of the park, taking guests on a two-hour ziplining excursion above the animals in the park. As participants soar between a total of six towers with separate runs, they will also learn about the animals below them through narration provided by a guide.
The Connecticut Post recently named Sedona's own Pink Jeep Tours on the the World's Top 25 Best Guided Tours! 
Elizabeth Street Magazine has discovered that Sedona's own Enchantment Resort is a perfect family travel destination for 2013. "Guests can spend the day at the pool that boasts stunning views of the red rocks while kids enjoy their time at Camp Coyote, the resort's kids' program. Trained counselors lead exciting activities that explore the region's culture and natural environment. Highlights include nature walks, sculpting, pottery, stargazing, and Native American arts and crafts like weaving dream catchers and designing arrowhead necklaces." 
Awake to a fresh homemade breakfast in a unique Bed & Breakfast with a stunning view. 
Feel Good: Enjoy local farm produce, raw delights, and several varieties of organic creations that make your rethink you daily diet. 
Treat your palate to brilliant white and bold reds in one of our four local wineries, or six tasting rooms. 
Local restaurants offer Western style cuisine with a Southwest flair. Be brave and sample rattle snake, buffalo, and cactus fries. 
Care to taste more than wine in Sedona? Try our local brews, house-made tequila, and prickly pear margaritas. 
