Tango Diva Reviews

Jennifer Louden: A Woman Loud and Clear

Jennifer wants to get loud and clear about women, organization skills, and time management.

It's an acknowledged fact that we women use our emotions and intuition to a greater extent than men�with fabulous results. So how on earth are we supposed to succeed using time management skills developed by our lesser halves?

Beaune, France: In the Heart of Bourgogne

Destination: Beaune. If you have never been here, the ride on the TGV (Train Grande Vitesse = high speed train) from Gare de Lyon is 2 hours from Paris, or by car, take the Auto route de Lyon, to view French scenery in the heart of the Burgundy vineyards.

Spain: Sparkling Costa Del Sol

The Costa del Sol is the most amazing 150 kilometers of beautiful beaches, sparkling azure seas and sun drenched sand. It is the perfect destination for the Diva who is in search of the perfect climate and beach vacation.

Scotland: The Edinburgh Festival

The first thing to remember about the Edinburgh Festival is that it's a misnomer. The annual August arts jamboree in Scotland's capital city should really be called the Edinburgh Festivals, if only because there are eight festivals taking place concurrently.

Nainital, India: A Hill Station Among Lakes

I had always wanted to visit Nainital, a popular summer retreat in north India. Located in the state of Uttaranchal at an altitude of 1,938 meters, it was not too far from Delhi where I lived. So when an official job required my presence there I jumped at the chance.

Oxford, UK: An American Girl�s Guide to the City of Dreaming Spires

A mere ₤10 bus fare and 90 minute ride from central London lies the ancient university city of Oxford. Often neglected by guidebooks and passed over by travelers, Oxford offers a slice of English culture and history dating back to the 8th century. It is, of course, most famous for being the home of the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Scholars have been studying, researching and writing at Oxford University since the 1100s. However, you don�t have to be an academic to enjoy Oxford�s history, colleges and nightlife.

California, USA: Whalewatching�Flukes of Nature

The Princess of Wales waits at the harbor early in the morning on an uncharacteristically warm March Saturday. After a week of rain and dreariness, it is 52 degrees, and sunny. A cerulean sky gazes down at the brigade of boats bobbing in the water. Chunky cumulus clouds bumble around the horizon, all midwestern majesty and no menace.

Kazakhstan: A Comprehensive Book Emerges

The Republic of Kazakhstan is one of the largest countries that most Americans have never heard of, let alone traveled to. It ranks 9th in land mass and is about the size of Western Europe. More importantly for world explorers, the former Soviet Republic is among the great off-the-beaten-track destinations, unspoiled by McDonalds and Starbucks.

Canada, Quebec:Chill Out At The Ice Hotel and Have An Ice Stay!

�Beautiful. And frigid�. That�s the comment left by one brave guest at Canada�s famed Ice Hotel on the shores of beautiful Lac St.-Joseph, a mere 20 minutes west of Quebec. The frozen fortress gets its name, not surprisingly, from the fact that nearly everything in the hotel is made of solid water. That includes the walls, ceilings, beds, furniture, chandeliers�even the glasses you drink from at the bar.

Ljubljana, Slovenia: You Don�t Have to Pronounce It to Like It

The unexpected is something we can forget to love. The secure ritual of daily life in consistent surroundings provides a warm familiarity that can be hard to cast off.