The latest travel stories on Tango Diva http://www.tangodiva.com/index.php?page=features&cat=1 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:02:00 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.tangodiva.com/index.php?page=features&j=1&cat=1&story_id=595 If you are a physically fit baby-boomer like me, you might be thinking that you are still too young for Elderhostel. Or maybe you’ve never even heard of Elderhostel. Sounds like “youth hostel”—right? The founders purposely chose the name “Elderhostel," because they were inspired by the youth hostel concept—safe, affordable lodgings and opportunities to meet fellow travelers. http://www.tangodiva.com/index.php?page=features&j=1&cat=2&story_id=594 On most African safaris, the “Big Five” of African big game—including Lion, Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino—is the main attraction. http://www.tangodiva.com/index.php?page=features&j=1&cat=1&story_id=593 Samantha Berman is currently one of two head honchos at <a href='http://sweatsedo.com/' class='link' target='_blank'>Sweatsedo.com</a>, the premier purveyor of the leisure lifestyle and one-of-a-kind loungewear. Before this, she worked for a handful of years in film and commercial production. http://www.tangodiva.com/index.php?page=features&j=1&cat=3&story_id=592 Oprah has her favorite things, and I have my So-Must Holiday Haves, for you or your lesser halves! These hand-picked products run the gamut from family items to adults only, and they just might make those special people on your list smile. http://www.tangodiva.com/index.php?page=features&j=1&cat=1&story_id=589 Kauai has always held an allure for me. Although I’ve visited the better known Hawaiian Islands, I had yet to visit Kauai, the Garden Island. http://www.tangodiva.com/index.php?page=features&j=1&cat=3&story_id=583 Mika Takeuchi is the founder, president and main buyer for Fashion Bliss LLC (<a href='http://www.fashionbliss.com' class='link' target='_blank'>www.fashionbliss.com</a>). And boy does she have great news! Fashion Bliss announces <b>30% percent off</b> for Tango Divas through December, just in time for holiday shopping! Use the secret code: Tango http://www.tangodiva.com/index.php?page=features&j=1&cat=3&story_id=582 It truly was the night before Christmas. In the luxurious surroundings of my upscale, Scottish hotel room, I could hear the muffled sounds of the snow falling gently against the window. As the clock ticked, I drifted off to LaLa Land wrapped in the baby-soft, billowing 500 thread count Frette sheets. http://www.tangodiva.com/index.php?page=features&j=1&cat=4&story_id=581 Looking out the window of a music store in Lisbon, Portugal, I laughed out loud watching a passing parade of vintage convertible cars progressing along Avenue Liberdade. They were filled with brides in all sizes, shapes and ages, dressed in all their bridal finery. The storeowner told me they were the "brides of St. Anthony," and it was part of the saint's feast day traditions. http://www.tangodiva.com/index.php?page=features&j=1&cat=1&story_id=580 The Volvo getting you down? Have a crack at an off-road adventure in the ultimate boys toy! http://www.tangodiva.com/index.php?page=features&j=1&cat=4&story_id=579 The army of elephants stood stiffly, alert and imposing, their powerful gray silhouettes staring intensely at our open-aired Land Cruiser. It was our second night on safari, and the sky was dark and foreboding as we drove alongside Botswana's Khwai River, a tributary that feeds into the Okavango Delta, on the northern border of the Moremi Game Reserve.