Category: Miscellaneous
Reflections on 2011 and Looking Forward to 2012
Alas, one more year has gone by. 2011 has been a difficult year for many people around the world- I’m sure you’ve had some lows that wouldn’t have happened had it been some other point in time- but by the same token it has been challenging and a time to demonstrate ourselves what we are [...]
Falling in Love on Aphrodite’s Island of Cyprus
Legend has it that Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born out of the sea’s waves just off the coast of Cyprus. Perching elegantly on a shell, she was blown closer to the island by the winds, where she came ashore by a rock known as Petra tou Romiou – known today as Aphrodite’s Rock. [...]
Travel Contest: Win a Copy of “Travels in a Blue Chair”
If you read last week’s interview of disabled global traveler Walt Balenovich you’re already expecting this week’s contest, and I don’t blame you! As a follow up on his world travels and adventures I’m holding a simple contest open to everybody in the world in which you can win a paperback copy of “Travels in [...]
Introducing My New Website Design
Many of you have noticed that MaiTravelSite went through an extreme makeover a couple of weeks ago. I did not make any announcements about it because there were still a few glitches to be fixed, but finally the transformation is complete and fully functional. This travel blog has undergone three facelifts in its almost two [...]
MaiTravelSite Sweepstake Contest Winners
I am happy to announce that our first big contest of the year is finally over and we now have winners for each of the prizes we have given away! The winners of each prize are: Grand Prize Winner: Jami Losurdo, from USA Jami Losurdo from the US will be spending a week at one [...]
Luxury Villas: Keeping Your Options Open
Luxury villas bring with them a sense of freedom and independence. They provide the home comfort we would bring on holidays with us if we could, while still being able to enjoy a holiday abroad. And while there may not be the room service, mint on the pillow, or turn down service that hotels provide, [...]
