Beaches Resort-Turks and Caicos

Just got back from visiting Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos. We were welcomed with cold towel and drinks upon arrival, given the grand tour of the resort and got to dine at Marios, one of the 16 restaurants located in the Italian Village. At 7 PM, I became one of the kids marching with the the Sesame Street Characters roaming around the resort. Then dressed up in white we were off to dancing at the beautiful club liquid. Next day, spent time on the beach. The ocean water was clear, blue, warm and beautiful. You have got to get there to really experience it. I also went on the lazy river and the pool. Want to get away with your friends or family? email me for info latha@dreamntravel.com.

Boat house - Dal Lake,Kashmir, India

The Dal Lake is a famous lake in Srinagar, capital of the state Jammu & Kashmir. It is well known for its approximately 500 Victorian-era wooden houseboats. The lake is surrounded by mountains on its three sides. Romantic rides are offered in Shikaras(boats) just like the Gondolas in Venice. In 2007, we stayed in a houseboat for 4 nights and had a lovely time. All the vendors come to you in small boats to sell their goods. We had our own cook giving us homemade meals. Weather was sunny and cool and the people were so friendly and welcoming.

With Friends at Christ the Redeemer Statue,Rio De Jenero,Brazil

In 2006, 8 of us travelled to Brazil and visited the "Christ the Redeemer" in Rio De Jeniro. In July 2007, it was named as one of the new seven wonders of the World. I have already been to five of the new seven wonders(do you know what they are?). Can't wait to see the 2 wonders I am yet to see. They are Petra of Jordan and Chicinitza, Mexico.

Sunrise over the Mediterranean

Enjoy the video of sunrise over the Mediterranean. It was a serene and peaceful feeling to watch it from the Cruise Ship when it was so quiet because majority of people on the ship were not up yet.

One of most treasured moments of all my travels is when I dropped a fish to feed the pink dolphin, one of the five freshwater species of dolphins found in the Amazon river. We were taken by a small boat up the river from our treetop hotel in Manaus,Brazil to a quiet, non-commercialized spot to feed these dolphins and it was so exhilarating and beautiful. They are the hidden treasures that not many tourists know about and well worth the trip. Email me if you want to know how you too can have such an experience. By the way, this picture was published in our local newspaper.
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My first floral design

Did you know that I am a member of Naperville Garden Club? I am their publicity chair and I enjoy being part of this wonderful group of 130 members. We do house walks, garden therapy session for seniors, plant bulbs at the city municipal center, take field trips (visited Country Garden Cuisine Cooking School in St.Charles last year), make and compete in floral design shows and much more. I took the floral design class and here is the picture of my very first floral arrangement. I loved every minute of my class and my teacher Judy was excellent. If you want to be part of the club and want more info about how to join go to www.napervillegardenclub.org.

European Bead Cruise 2008

Let me share a picture from the Mediterraneon Cruise I was on last July on RCCL ship Splendour of the Seas departing from Venice, Italy. We learned how to bead, make jewelery and had fun visiting the Murano bead makers in Venice,Italy. We also had great fun visiting different countries such as Croatia, Greece and Turkey. The Europeon Bead Cruise was sponsored by Bella Venetian Beads & Dream N' Travel. We had a group of 25 people from all over USA . It was a fun, relaxing and educational trip. Our destination this year is Alaska in June.