Jul07

Big Bad Boat Bashes

Where can you bounce to the hottest tunes, drink up, and dance the night away while surrounded by nature’s majesty? On a boat!  Boat parties are a summer staple and the most radical shindigs on the planet! There are plenty or oceanic raves to choose from, be we at PAW have done a little research and have come up with Top 5 Boat Parties you don’t want to miss!     1.)  Pukka Up, Ibiza.  It’s been said that every Ibiza vacation should include at least one boat party and no company does it better that Pukka Up!  They consistently bring the best DJ’s, the hottest crowds, and   leave you with lasting memories (most of which you shouldn’t repeat later!)  Check out the Pukka Up 2013 promo video here!     2.) Yacht Week, Hvar, Croatia.  Yacht Week, a sailing event that tours the Mediterranean, ends with a grand finale in Hvar! Hvar is where all the gorgeous Europeans flock for an escape.  It’s a sexy spot to visit at any time of year, but you don’t want to miss Yacht Week!  Gleaming waters, supermodels, and total luxury.  You probably won’t be able to bring your own boat if you’re part of the 99%, but you can rent a boat with a crew while you’re there so you don’t miss out on any of the fun! 3.)  Groove Cruise, L.A. or Miami to Mexico.  Groove Cruise is a put on by Whet Travel – which already sounds sexy!  They run two 4-day cruises: one that leaves from Los Angeles and parties all the way to Ensenada, and another that jams from Miami to Cozumel.  Their whole mission is to make sure you escape normalcy and have the adventure of a lifetime- so get ready to let loose!     4.) Kandy Kruise, L.A. to Mexico. Kandy Kruise fuses the Miami club scene with cruise ship leisure.   Pools, lounges, casinos, etc, you name it, they’ve got it and you have access to it! Party programming on the boat is designed to give you the ultimate fantasy weekend experience.  So needless to say, on a Kandy Kruise, all of your wildest dreams will come true!     5.)  Chicago Scene Boat Party, Chicago.  You wouldn’t expect one of the world’s greatest boat parties to take place in the Mid-West, but Chicago gets down!  The Chicago Scene Boat Party rates as one of the top best boat parties in the country.  It’s a one day event where over 700 boats, yachts, rafts and jet skies gather for an incredible afternoon of bumbin tunes and libations.  The best part is the event is...

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Jul07

Epic Events

A Festival of Epic Proportions: Our Top A Festival of Epic Proportions: Our Top Picks Nearly every month, in almost every corner of the world, party-going people gather to celebrate a joint interest, tradition, or holiday, turning a once-ordinary event into a festival. While festivals of all sorts are typically worth a pause, no two are created equally and only a few can be described as epic. After sifting through the most popular organized events in the world, these five were selected for their ability to give you an experience of a life time by welcoming you into a party unlike any other.   1.) Tomorrowland: Boom, Belgium – Located in a small Belgian town between Antwerp and Brussels, Boom is a seemingly unlikely home for this fairytale inspired electronic music mecca that has become one of the most notable organized music festivals on the planet. Beginning in just 2005, 2013’s festival will mark the 9th Tomorrowland, transforming the town of Boom into the home of electronic dance music and 185,000 partiers from all over the world – many of which stay on-site and the now infamous Dreamville. This year’s event takes place over four days from July 26-29, but unless you’ve already got your tickets in the bag, you better start planning for next year – tickets were sold out in less than an hour.  http://www.tomorrowland.com/en   2.) Fuji Rock: Naeba Ski Resort, Japan – Although named for the it’s first disastrous year in which the festival was located near Mt. Fuji and effectively ruined by a surprise typhoon, Fuji Rock has bounced back with a vengeance, quickly becoming the first and largest outdoor rock event in East Asia. Since 1999, the festival has been held at Naeba Ski Resort, high up in the mountains of Niigata, one of Japan’s most stunning displays of natural beauty. At first arrival, landing at Fuji Rock is like discovering a musical haven in the wilderness; the view is unlike any other. Today, the festival has ballooned into a +100,000 person event, making it the largest musical festival in Japan, attracting world-renowned artists like Radiohead, Coldplay, and the Oasis. Fuji Rock 2013 is set to take place July 26-28, with regular tickets opening up June 15th. http://www.smash-uk.com/frf13/   3.) Exit: Novi Sad, Serbia – In 2000, three Serbia university students set out to provide high-energy entertainment to their countries youth while simultaneously bringing pertinent social topics to the forefront of their society. They chose 18th century fortress on the coast of the Danube, and ever since, a combination of its grass roots political beginnings, stunning backdrop, and star-studded lineup has solidified Exit’s...

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Jul05

Howling fun at the Full Moon in Koh Phangan

Top 5 Reasons to Howl at the Full Moon on Koh Phangan Legend has it that it began as a New Year’s Eve send off for some travelling Aussies in the 1980s and word quickly spread that these islanders knew how to party. Others claim that a group of hippies hopped up on the local party favorers figured out that an all-nighter was the best way to experience this end of the island. Whichever story you prefer, the Full Moon Party on Had Rin beach, located in the southeastern point of Koh Phangan, Thailand is today’s premier party spot in Southeast Asia – and shows no signs of slowing down. So, whether you’ve been dreaming of hitting this infamous party for years or are new to the idea, here are our top five favorite reasons to make the trek over to land of rice and sunshine. And come on; did you really need more than one?   1.)Location, location, location Sure, you may have partied on the sand before, but unless you’re from Thailand, we promise your view didn’t come close to this. Set on the sunrise-facing southeastern point of the island, nestled in one of the worlds premiere archipelagos, long before the first bucket was poured Koh Phangan was already famous for her soft white sands and stunning views. As an added bonus, when the beaches on this island fill up, it’s just a quick boat ride over to one of her deserted neighbors’ shores; ensuring that you’re never short of a spot of sand to call your own..   2) Loose morals and even looser bikini straps Let’s be honest, no self-respecting tropical trip is complete without a wild hookup story to share with all your friends upon your return home. And friends? This island will not disappoint. Word of mouth may have turned this monthly beach bash into the 10,000+ person party it is today, but we have it on good authority that it’s the endless flock of beautiful people that keep many attendees coming back for more..    3)Music Mecca  As it’s name implies, the party pops each month on the full moon; giving party goers a full twelve opportunities a year to make their travel dreams come true. Twelve nights a year sounds pretty good to those of us with tight schedules, but it also sounds pretty good for the musically inclined. What started as a sandy stage for a lone guitarist close to 30 years ago has blossomed into an emerging DJ’s dream come true. Like music? Think 15 sound systems blasting anything from Electronic, Trance, and Goa to Reggae and Dub. That’s what we...

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Mar22

Top Tourism Videos

If you’ve got it, Flaunt it. These are some of the top Tourism videos that have you saying, Hell yea, I got to go there! Remember to Breathe – Travel Alberta, Canada  (above Move – STA Travel Australia Dubai 4. Incredible India     5. Mexico – Live to Believe...

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Mar16

A Girl’s Fantasy. Where do you dream of going?

  Who Doesn’t dream of traveling the world, experiencing new adventures and meeting new people? Alisha, a beautiful, but stressed out, young waitress, returns home from another uneventful, long night at work.  Exhausted, she quickly undresses and sinks into a hot, bubble bath. She sips a glass of red wine, and gently unwinds, listening to some soft tunes on her iPhone. Alisha day dreams about getting away. Where? Anywhere. Somewhere fun. Anywhere but work. “Oh, and my boyfriend is nagging the shit out of me.” at the moment, she is mad at everything.  Another sip of wine calms her down and as she sips some more, she slips deeper into the water and further away from her life as it is.  Alisha is nearly comatose, but in a good way, relaxed, at peace.The moment does’t last long enough,….cling…vibrate,…clink, her phone nearly jolts her out of the tub. It’s a text, about a party, “The Festival of Colors.” it says and displays the event on her screen. She stares at the invite for a moment and her mind wanders , “Wow, how great would that be.” Little did she know, it was just a click away.  As Alisha’s wet fingertips click to respond, she is zapped  into a world of fantasy. Instead of high heels and beer soaked stained floors, sandy beaches and ocean waters tickle her bare feet. One second she is soaking in the sun and then an instant later back soaking in the tub. The shocks get more powerful and Alisha fearfully, clutches the sides of the bath.  Alisha’s thrusting body creates waves that spill out over the sides of the tub. She continues to jolt back and forth from fantasy to reality.  To her, It seemed like eternity, In reality, was mere seconds.Finally she sits up and drops the phone to the floor,  “Was it a dream, she thinks. Was it the Wine?” Alisha, gets out of the tub, throws what’s  left of the wine into the sink and heads off to bed. “I must really be tired,” she concludes.  She puts on her nighties, turns her phone off and sets it on her nightstand. It does’t take Alisha long, to doze off. Once asleep, she is taken deeper into another world. She quickly finds herself traveling in search of this make-believe land.  A plane, a train, Alisha seems to know exactly where she is going, and makes all the right connections. She arrives at her destination and slowly walks though a vast empty field, till she reaches the edge of a cliff. She peers over the cliffside. Alisha can see for miles and it is stunningly beautiful....

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