Colombia a top 10 tourist destination
The world travel guide' Lonely planet ' put Colombia as the ninth tourist destiny of 2006
The country is in the ' top 10 ' of the tourist destinations taking over Germany, that this year will be hosting the World Football. Cup
The beaches of Cartagena, the museums and restaurants of Bogota and the nature of the Coffee region have been outlined in the British diary 'The Guardian', the newspaper 'The New York Times' and the American magazine 'Sports Illustrated'. And it already news.
Also there appear provocative photographies of three beautiful models in San Pedro of Majagua, in islands of the Rosario, and it is advised the tourists that " now it is the moment " of going to Colombia.
Has it improved so much the image of the country? In agreement with Don George, world publisher(editor) of Lonely Planet, Colombia has its place well gained among the 10 best destinations of the world for 2006.
This 52-year-old man, who has been journalist and publisher(editor) of trips during the last quarter of century, made last December an annual survey among 200 journalists who write in the world for Lonely Planet.
" I said to them that they should choose three places to recommend to them our readers, we receive the answers and we did the r register of the 10 best places. These are persons who travel all the time. this is a very knowledgeable group and a very authentic list ", George said to THE TIME.
George, who has not visited Colombia, Cartagena is " spectacularly beautiful " and has a fantastic nature. " I have heard that the people are very amicable and hospitable, that Cartagena has a few pretty paved streets and a beautiful architecture. Besides, it is not expensive to travel around the country ", affirms.
The Heroic and its beaches also captivated Diane Smith, publisher(editor) of the special annual of swimming wear for the magazine 'Sports Illustrated', which in its recent issue, of last February 14, showed to the world the beauty of her models, with the sands, the sea and the San's Pedro green one of Majagua as scene).
This, due to the fact that she read a small article about the islands of the Rosario. " I called some friends in Colombia and asked them if it was sure to safe. They said to me that there would no be problem and 12 persons we were 10 days in San Pedro of Majagua " told Smith to this diary. " The people were very nice; the beaches, beautiful; and the rice with coconut, wonderful ", added.
Colombia is an exquisite place, has a great passion. There is so much artistic and cultural wealth ", assures Jeanne Beker, editor of the magazine.
She remained five days in the city and she affirms that she would be charmed to return to spend a few vacations there. Something that George, from his office in Oakland, California affirms that he plans to do.
" Now I have many desires of going to Colombia ",he says. He does not also want to lose the opportunity to visit one of 10 better tourist destinies of the world.
By kat1 (Moderator) on Feb 28, 2006, 01:20 in Friendly Talkzone.
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kat1 (Moderator) says on Feb 28, 2006, 01:21: oops sorry it post twice, Peter will delete one :)
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rockcreek says on Feb 28, 2006, 13:28: Damn! The thing most of us extranjeros here like is not having the rest of the tourist world crowding us out here in Colombia!
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Colombiche says on Feb 28, 2006, 13:34: Con o sin turistas... Colombia es un lugar lleno de vida, de caos, pasion y de energia. No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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utopiacowboy says on Feb 28, 2006, 13:36: Prefiero sin turistas. Muerte para los gringos! Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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caulfield2 says on Feb 28, 2006, 13:38: Does anyone know the full list of the Top 10? Just curious.
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alexis33015 says on Feb 28, 2006, 14:17: THANK 4 LINK I DONT THINK COLOMBIA HAS A LOT OF TOURIST YET
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paisa29 says on Feb 28, 2006, 15:48: again then, I´m glad to hear this, I think it´s a good news for Colombia "Fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" Conrad Hilton 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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kernow62 says on Mar 1, 2006, 06:27: Is France still the number one tourist destination in the world (not just US visitors of course)?
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Albatross says on Mar 1, 2006, 06:39: Hooray I'm glad to see Colombia up there with Antarctica and Nicaragua as a top tourist destination.... And if anyone wants to see Glasgow or Gabon, you'd better hurry up and go now, before the hoardes of tourists arrive. “Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Monpirri says on Mar 1, 2006, 09:38: Colombia tierra Querida Colombia will reach top for tourism very soon, in case you do not know even today!!! with all the negative press, with the guerrillas wars, Colombia still a favorite place to visit by many tourists. The life spam of a taste bud is ten days 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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caulfield2 says on Mar 1, 2006, 09:44: This is kind of like when will women be equal to men....when a female president is elected, and then, I'm still not sure it will be enough.
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caulfield2 says on Mar 1, 2006, 09:44: This is kind of like when will women be equal to men....when a female president is elected, and then, I'm still not sure it will be enough.
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Monpirri says on Mar 1, 2006, 10:02: Utopiacowboy Don't you think that maybe that is the reason you get too many unwanted PM's. If you continue to say or to wish the death to one group of people. "Prefiero sin turistas. Muerte para los gringos!" The life spam of a taste bud is ten days 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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poco says on Mar 1, 2006, 11:00: Good press This might be the most important list published by Blue Planet. Some seem to think it the premier provider of travel information. As noted in the article, these recommendations were made by people with extensive travel experience. "When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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utopiacowboy says on Mar 1, 2006, 12:30: What I find most interesting, Monpirri, is the fact that you think I am serious with my "muerte para los gringos!" cry. It's a sarcastic comment on the attitudes held by many posters here. I like to read the many unflattering comments about gringos on the Solo en Espanol forum. Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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caulfield2 says on Mar 1, 2006, 12:40: What are some of the comments made (in the Spanish forum) that you think have validity?
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webmanco says on Mar 1, 2006, 13:05: Colombia First International "Funeral industy" meeting in Melgar ...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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utopiacowboy says on Mar 2, 2006, 08:16: I don't think any of them have validity and I've said as much. The same kinds of stupid generalizations made by gringos about Colombians are made there in Spanish about gringos. It's always harder to walk the walk than it is to talk the talk. What gets me is they think gringos are too stupid to read Spanish. Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Colombiche says on Mar 2, 2006, 08:26: Hmmmm "What gets me is they think gringos are too stupid to read Spanish." -- UC No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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utopiacowboy says on Mar 2, 2006, 08:37: So should the gringos start writing in Pig Latin? Reminds me of when we used to call the frogs gorfs growing up in Montreal. Were we so stupid that we thought they couldn't figure that out sooner or later? Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Monpirri says on Mar 2, 2006, 08:39: Que pasa Colombiche? What's the matter? What are you trying to say? The life spam of a taste bud is ten days 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Colombiche says on Mar 2, 2006, 08:47: "Were we so stupid that we th "Were we so stupid that we thought they couldn't figure that out sooner or later?" No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Colombiche says on Mar 2, 2006, 08:48: Yes I know monpirri There is a gentleman of Colombian extraction who usually doesn't suppor things colombian and he is peeing some people off... I just wish he wasn't so goddman polite and likeable in and odd sort of way.. No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Monpirri says on Mar 2, 2006, 08:56: I gotcha you Colombiche Now I understand your comments above, it was directed towards Utopiacowboy. The life spam of a taste bud is ten days 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Colombiche says on Mar 2, 2006, 08:58: No.. I was just pulling UC's leg!! I think he is getting mad at me though. No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Monpirri says on Mar 2, 2006, 09:05: Ok, Colombiche You have a nice day, I have go to work. The life spam of a taste bud is ten days 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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utopiacowboy says on Mar 2, 2006, 09:23: I am not mad at you, Colombiche. Even when we disagree y discutimos you always maintain your sense of humor and a certain grace. I certainly don't mind being teased, it can be a kind of display of affection. You might say that my motto is "You always tease the one you love." Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Colombiche says on Mar 2, 2006, 09:53: You got me UC you got me.... No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Lucia Rojas says on Mar 4, 2006, 06:19: Kat... could you give me the source of this artcle.. I am using it for something
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