"Above the Clouds" - the name of this blog, is an appropriate one for this post! Internet is everywhere these days - always nice to be working/surfing at 35,000 feet where I currently am! It appears that we are over the Texas panhandle on the way to DFW for a stopover and then down to southern Alabama where a group of travel, wine and food journalists will treated to some Alabama hospitality over the next week and especially to some excellent … [Read more...]
Archives for 2010
Wrapping up Harvest Napa Valley!
During the last 15 years I have been visiting, tasting and reviewing Napa wineries (The Napa Wine Project). This project to date has reached 10,000+ hours, 1,030 visits, tastings and extensive reviews of unique Napa Valley based wineries, producers or tasting rooms; eventually I have to write a book about this unique experience. During the project I met Emil Tedeschi, owner of Tedeschi Family Winery and I have been working here when I'm in town … [Read more...]
The Critic
The Critic by Peter May A murder mystery of a famed American Wine critic takes place in the vineyards of South West France. This wine critic was found literally pickled in wine hanging in the vineyards. Additional murders soon follow. Join Scottish investigator Enzo Macleod as he tries to track down this horrible crime. Enzo even takes a side trip to the wine country of California in the "hunt". … [Read more...]
Best of Switzerland Experience
THE BAUR AU LAC AND BEAU-RIVAGE PALACE JOIN TOGETHER FOR A 'BEST OF SWITZERLAND' EXPERIENCE New York - November 10, 2010: Switzerland's top two hotels, the Baur au Lac in Zurich and the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne, have come together to offer a new 'Best of Switzerland' package. The four-night itinerary starts in Zurich at the Baur au Lac, located steps from Lake Zurich as well as the city's main shops and sites, where highlights … [Read more...]
New Iphone App, Golden Gate Park – San Francisco
New iPhone app and itineraries help tourists and locals explore the hidden gems of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park The California Academy of Sciences' first iPhone app, the Golden Gate Park Field Guide is now available. SAN FRANCISCO (November 10, 2010) -The California Academy of Sciences launches its first-ever iPhone app this week, the Golden Gate Park Field Guide, leveraging technology to help users explore the flora, fauna, and hidden … [Read more...]
Catalina Aerospace Adds Hawker to Its Fleet
Privately Owned and Managed luxury Air Charter Company Offers Pricing 25-40% Less than Other Leading Charter Companies MIAMI (November 10, 2010) Catalina Aerospace Corporation announces the addition of another Hawker 800a to its already impressive fleet of aircrafts. Catalina's modern Hawker 800 is the result of decades of refinement to the line, and comfortably seats eight passengers. It is a 'midsize' category aircraft featuring a fully … [Read more...]
Shell Vacations, Black Friday Sale
IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR: SHELL VACATIONS HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCES ITS ANNUAL BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL SALE Lowest Prices of the Year at 23 Premiere, Family-Friendly Resorts over Black Friday Weekend, With 12 Days of Giveaways to Excite Wanderlust Shoppers PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Nov. 10, 2010) - Tis the night before Black Friday, when all through the house, everyone is stirring, trying to find their mouse when what to their wandering eyes … [Read more...]
Jaw Dropping Deals on Everything Fun on the Sand and Under the Sea
The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa, Grand Cayman, has teamed up with Red Sail Sports to offer the exclusive 'OMG' Dive Sale, making it more affordable than ever to get your thrills above and below the waterline. WHAT: OMG! Waterfront accommodations and daily tank dive for two?! Located on the renowned Seven Mile Beach, the Westin Grand Cayman has teamed up with Red Sail Sports to offer the most shocking deal this fall. With as … [Read more...]
Bridge of Life
This "bio" museum (Bridge of Life) at the time of our visit was under construction; it is located on the Amador Causeway (made from rocks excavated from the Panama Canal) that connects the island region of Amador to the mainland (about 20-25 minutes from Panama City. We drove past this museum a number of times during our stay here. The museum is the only Frank Gehry designed building in Latin America. It opened in late 2012. At the time of … [Read more...]
Strange Jaunt In Kidapawan: The City Of Highland Springs
Steering through the upland regions of Bukidnon to the highly elevated vicinity of North Cotabato can be the most tedious journey I've ever done in Southern Philippines. The vast land area, long and winding trail had taken us 7 hours to reach the intended destination. Such a wearisome travel was later exchanged with excitement, as we arrived in the city being warmly treated by intimates who, too, were part of the important visit. Situated off … [Read more...]
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