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First-Ever Luxury Space Hotel, Aurora Station, to Offer Authentic Astronaut Experiences

April 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Launched by Orion Span, Aurora Station Will Host Immersive 12-Day Trips Beginning in 2022; Now Accepting Deposits Houston, TX (April 2018) – The first-ever luxury space hotel was introduced during the Space 2.0 Summit in San Jose, California. Named after the magical light phenomenon that illuminates the Earth’s polar skies, Aurora Station (pictured right) is being developed by Orion Span and the company’s team of space industry veterans, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Architecture, Art, California, Food and Wine, Houston, Internet, Journey, Technology, Texas

United’s New Houston To Sydney Route Takes Flight

February 13, 2018 by Allison TibaldiLeave a Comment

If a trip Down Under is on your bucket list, take note that United Airlines launched a new Houston to Sydney daily nonstop service on January 18th. United is the only airline offering nonstop service from Houston to any Australian destination. I was lucky enough to be on board for the festive inaugural flight. Here’s the scoop on the 8,596-mile journey. Aussie Treats To Tempt The Taste Buds The party started at Houston’s George Bush … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Art, Beach, Celebrity, Chicago, Chocolate, Culture, Dessert, Food and Wine, Houston, Ice Cream, Journey, Lifestyle, Museum, Music, North Carolina, Restaurants, San Francisco, Seafood

Visa Plan for US Citizens Before Vietnam Trip

November 22, 2017 by Hoa NLeave a Comment

Every American passport holder must apply for Vietnam visa before entering Vietnam. Todays, application procedures are made much easier than ever before. There are 2 ways of getting Vietnam visa for US citizens including obtaining visa in person at Embassy of Vietnam in United States and applying Vietnam Visa on Arrival. Applying for Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy: This is a traditional way of getting a Vietnam visa. It is highly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, California, Houston, Passport, San Francisco, Texas, Vietnam, Visa

AMEX Opens New Airport Centurion Lounges in Hong Kong & Philadelphia

November 10, 2017 by Dave2 Comments

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced the expansion of its signature airport lounge network, The Centurion Lounge, with two new locations in Hong Kong and Philadelphia International Airports. Hong Kong, which opened in October , marks the first Centurion lounge in Asia, and Philadelphia, opened in early October, marks the 8th U.S. location of this growing network of premium airport retreats. “We are excited to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Asia, Business Travel, Culinary travel, Culture, Dallas, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hong Kong, Houston, New York City, Pennsylvania, Restaurants, San Francisco, Seattle, Wine Tasting

Aruba on my Mind

October 3, 2017 by Dave8 Comments

Having explored much of the Caribbean but not yet the ABC's (Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao) - I opted to take a week long late summer trip to Aruba. The weather on the island is certainly highly appealing with usually fairly constant temperatures moderated by trade winds, little rain on an annual basis, lots of sunshine and is located outside of the hurricane belt. Although I did have to reroute my original return flight plan which was through Houston … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, California, Caribbean, Casino, Caves, Desert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hiking, Houston, Music, National Park, Palm Trees, Resort, Restaurants, Romantic, Sand, Seafood

Penang – An Embodiment of Creative Disruption

May 19, 2017 by Jarard Paige1 Comment

George Town, Penang Much like the street art and street (“hawker”) food that seem to serve as the first definition of modern day Penang, the city is one that is best experienced through the senses. Though the city is still trying to create an identity for itself after it was stripped of such comfort during WWII, it is using vibrant, creative solutions to tell its history, share its beauty and humor, and redevelop itself as Malaysia’s thriving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, California, Culture, England, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Houston, India, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Markets, Panama City, Puerto Rico, Rainforest, Resort, Scuba Diving

Swim with Dolphins: Good Idea?

October 3, 2016 by Natalie Tanner2 Comments

It doesn’t take much looking these days when exploring travel options to come across adventures involving animals. There are LOTS of photos of people smiling with a wide variety of animals from their travels and adventures. You can swim with dolphins in Hawaii, stingrays (San Antonio, TX Sea World),and even sharks (Disney Aulani in Kapolei, HI)! On every continent there are animals to encounter and experiences to add to your memories – riding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Africa, Alaska, Animal Rescue, Art, Dolphin, Egypt, Fashion, Food and Wine, France, Hawaii, Houston, Seafood, Sushi, Texas, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife, Zoo

Guide to Houston, Texas

June 10, 2016 by Allison Tibaldi1 Comment

Houston combines Texas authenticity with artistic flair. If you like cowboy boots and rodeo with your cutting-edge art scene, mosey on over. In addition to world-class museums, innovative visual experiences should please even self-proclaimed museum haters. The culinary panorama is in the spotlight, with over 10,000 restaurants to tickle your palate. From inexpensive neighborhood spots to chef-driven eateries drawing big spenders, you’ll never go … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Aquarium, Art, Beer, Bicycle, Culinary travel, Culture, Food and Wine, Garden, Houston, Kentucky, Museum, New Orleans, Ohio, Oyster, Restaurants, Rome, Spa, Texas, Walking tour

Basecamp Ortelius, Ushuaia to Antarctica Cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions

April 4, 2016 by Dave5 Comments

Oceanwide Expeditions is a pioneer in cruise-based exploration of both Antarctica and the Arctic regions. Based in the Netherlands and with an office in Houston - their focus is on small ship Antarctica & Arctic cruise adventures to parts of the world that see relatively few visitors. Many of the staff on board have been with the company for years. In an environment where there is an extremely thin line for survival, safety is paramount; in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antarctica · Tagged: Airport, Antarctica, Argentina, Castle, Cruising, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Glacier, Hiking, History, Houston, Ice Climbing, Internet, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Music, National Park, Photography, Restaurants

Layovers are great*

June 27, 2015 by DanielLeave a Comment

I am fortunate enough to participate in non-rev travel. This has its obvious ups and downs. I know where to find free WiFi in Houston International. I've spent dozens of nights sleeping in airports. And I’m certainly no stranger to being stuck in cities I’d rather not be in. When I was marooned in Paris last November, I was faced with the difficult decision of how to spend the next 24 hours. I was exhausted from a brief romp around Spain and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Beer, Bicycle, Coffee, Drinking, France, Houston, Internet, iPhone, Paris, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Spain, Wildlife

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