http://blog.realtravel.com The Editors Picks brings you some of the best travel stories, photos and recommendations from the RealTravel community, and also provides related travel news and links, for anyone who is passionate about travel. Fri, 09 May 2008 21:34:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Spas established on healthy ground tend to reside in regions of the world with exquisite earth, muds, and waters. These phenomena are propitious byproducts of science. Specifically, geology. Now, I’ve never planned a healthy getaway. I’ve been fortunate in stumbling upon a few towns with the properties of a healthful ... http://blog.realtravel.com/2008/05/09/exploring-banos-ecuador/ As Ron Burgundy, Will Ferrell’s character from the movie Anchorman, says, “San Di-ah-go: drink it in and it always goes down smooth.” After experiencing this sunny Southern California city, it is difficult to disagree. From beautiful beaches to amusement parks to its historic “Old Town” district, San Diego does not ... http://blog.realtravel.com/2008/05/08/san-diego-travel-ideas/ The Golden Gate Bridge, completed in 1937, reaches across the open mouth of the San Francisco Bay stretching over the churning Pacific waters below. Painted in what is officially called international orange, the bridge itself is truly massive and stunning to behold from either sides of the bay, or ... http://blog.realtravel.com/2008/05/07/biking-the-golden-gate-bridge/ Looking for some exercise and adventure this summer? Never had to dodge cows and sheep while zipping downhill on two wheels? Then maybe this summer will be the best time to see New Zealand by bike. New Zealand is a country marked by luscious rolling hillsides and temperate climates. ... http://blog.realtravel.com/2008/05/06/mountain-biking-in-new-zealand/ San Sebastian is a picturesque Basque town on the Bay of Biscay in Northern Spain. This popular resort town hosts the annual San Sebastian International Film Festival along with a long running jazz festival that keeps the town buzzing all summer long. Surfers are in abundance here along with sunbathers, ... http://blog.realtravel.com/2008/05/05/san-sebastian-travel-ideas/ Finding my way to Iceland has been on my top five for years. For the longest time all I knew about Iceland was that it was green, not icy, and that it ranks in the top spots for the Human Development Index. This didn’t interest me all that much as ... http://blog.realtravel.com/2008/05/02/biking-across-iceland/ A California vacation tends mainly to feature two prominent locations: Los Angeles and San Francisco. But why limit oneself to those cities only? Between LA and SF lies beautiful SLO, San Luis Obispo: home of Cal Poly’s main campus, the legendary (and beautiful) Madonna Inn, the first solar-powered cinema in ... http://blog.realtravel.com/2008/04/30/san-luis-obispo-getaway/ Paris, France. What else can you say about it? With sites like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Musee De Orsay and many more to see, this city in France is a must-see. Stroll down the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triumph or enjoy a glass of French wine ... http://blog.realtravel.com/2008/04/29/a-weekend-in-paris/ Looking to plan a weekend getaway with friends? This week we'll be sharing some destinations that are fun for getting some of your friends together for a vacation you won't forget. Hey fellas, need a break from the everyday grind? Then take a trip to Dublin with a few of your ... http://blog.realtravel.com/2008/04/28/great-guy-getaways-dublin/ Looking for a unique travel destination with a musically historical significance? Head to Liverpool, England, otherwise known as the birthplace of The Beatles. Legendary Beatles hotspots are located throughout the city. An informed traveler, perhaps with the aid of a decent Liverpool map, should have no problem locating the famous ... http://blog.realtravel.com/2008/04/25/liverpool-for-beatles-fans/