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Visit San Marino – August 2016

August 1, 2016 by Dave1 Comment

Visit San Marino – August 2016

San Marino is entirely land locked surrounded by the Italian borders. It is only 10 km from the Adriatic sea - the country is so small that it does not have its own International airport, but Rimini about 30 minutes away has both an airport and a train station. There are no border formalities - if you want a tourist visa placed in your passport, simply stop by the Tourist Information Office (small fee applies). The country is divided into what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Airport, Euro, Europe, Gun, Hiking, Museum, Passport, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Visa

Visit Zürich – July 2016

July 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Visit Zürich – July 2016

This small city of approximately 400,000 boasts a diversity of activities and experiences for the visitor ranging from leisurely strolls and shopping through the old city to it's modern enclaves including art centers, food and museums (over 50 museums and galleries are in the city). Zürich-West used to be home to ship building and other factories; today it features a number of cultural and creative endeavors including architecture, unique shops … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bus Travel, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Tallest Building, Train Travel

Visit Liechtenstein – June 2016

June 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Visit Liechtenstein – June 2016

This small country is nestled among some of Europe's most picturesque alps - between Switzerland and Austria. A visit to the country starts with time in Vaduz, the capital city. This small city can easily be explored in a few hours. Rising high above Vaduz is the the road to the ski and summer town of Malbun. The road is narrow and steep at times - passing above gorgeous scenery, the valley far below and the jagged snow capped mountains rising … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Art, Europe, Museum, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, Switzerland

Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Cellar: Tuscany, Italy – May 2016

May 1, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Cellar: Tuscany, Italy – May 2016

After 600 years, the Antinori Family, arguably Italy's most well-known wine family opened their newest estate winery to the public in early 2013 (by appointment). The cellar is located about 25 minutes from Florence and 30 minutes from Siena. While this is a large winery (67,000 square feet), its physical footprint is barely seen because the entire winery and parking facilities are located underground and are built into the side of a hill. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Florence, Food and Wine, Italy, Museum, Restaurants, Tuscany, Wine Tasting

Crystal Caves, Bermuda – April 2016

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Crystal Caves, Bermuda – April 2016

This is one of Bermuda's top attractions...and for good reason. Many caves have large stalactites and stalagmites (Crystal Caves certainly has their fair share of these) but what sets this cave apart are the delicate long and narrow crystal tube like formations that glitter in the light. The cave was discovered in 1905 by two young teenagers who lost their cricket ball in a "hole in the ground". One of the kids was lowered into the hole on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Bermuda, Caves

Anguilla Watersports, Anguilla – March 2016

March 2, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Anguilla Watersports, Anguilla – March 2016

Anguilla WaterSports was founded by Judson Burdon in 2013. However he originally moved to Anguilla in 2000, fell in love with the slow pace of the island, water sports and never left. When talking to him, one will quickly feel the passion and energy he has for the ocean and water sports. Conversation soon turns to top surfing spots around the world - some of which he has personally surfed. He is also an avid kite surfer having setup a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Anguilla, Beach, River Rafting, Snorkel, Sports, Surfing

Kittitian Hill, St. Kitts & Nevis – February 2016

February 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Kittitian Hill, St. Kitts & Nevis – February 2016

This 400 acre Eco resort is located on the southern part of St. Kitts - on the lower slopes of Mount Liamuiga. The property is centered around an organic farm and features both guesthouses and memorable villas. The property is nowhere near other resorts (or for that matter, the beach) and a visit here is for quiet, privacy and interaction with nature in a luxurious environment. When this much detail has been put into a property - the resulting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Beach, Golf, Hiking, Resort, Ski Trip, Wildlife

Visit Nazare Portugal – January 2016

January 1, 2016 by Dave1 Comment

Visit Nazare Portugal – January 2016

This coastal town sits on the edge of a hill overlooking wide orangish sand beaches which extend up and down the coastline. This quaint European city is full of restaurants and places to stay and makes for a good base for exploring this coastal part of Portugal. It is only about 1 hour 15 minutes drive north of Lisbon so is a popular weekend getaway for tourists and locals a like. This part of Portugal can be very crowded from May to about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: America, Beach, Canyon, Drinking, Portugal, Restaurants, Sand, Walking tour

The Bardo National Museum, Tunis Tunisia – December 2015

December 1, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Bardo National Museum, Tunis Tunisia – December 2015

This National treasure is the largest and oldest museum in the country; it is a must visit for travelers to Tunisia and is certainly one of the more impressive museums on the African continent and in the Mediterranean region. Located in a former palace the museum contains a significant and memorable collection of Roman mosaics from archaeological sites within the country including nearby Carthage. Pieces in the collection date back several … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Germany, Los Angeles, Mediterranean, Museum, Paris, Traffic

Sydney New Years Fireworks – November 2015

November 1, 2015 by Dave1 Comment

Sydney New Years Fireworks – November 2015

One of the world's first (each year) as well as greatest firework spectacles rings in the new years every January 1st in Sydney Australia. People come from around the world for this magical display of light, noise and crowds. There are always two displays, one held at 9pm, generally shorter and for families and children who do not want to stay up most of the night and then the main display held at the stroke of midnight. Fireworks blast over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Art, Australia, Bridges, Dancing, Fireworks, Sydney

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