Young Island Young Island is home to a private resort that is located a very short boat ride from the 'mainland'. Once you arrive you are treated to beautiful views from the private beach. A bar floats slightly off shore. Several tables set back from the beach among the gardens are ideal spots to enjoy a buffet lunch with paired with some sort of tropical drink. Passion fruit rum perhaps. Best activity after lunch - do nothing and enjoy … [Read more...]
About Dave
http://www.davestravelcorner.com
Dave is an international travel writer and founder of Dave’s Travel Corner, a premier travel resource since 1996. He is well traveled (180 countries & territories); while on the road he enjoys the outdoors, backpacking, mountain climbing, meeting people, and experiencing other cultures.
Combining these interests with his expertise in technology, photography and writing, he shares his adventures on Dave’s Travel Corner and in select media outlets. Dave is most at home in Bangkok, Los Angeles, the Napa Valley or California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.
In 2006, he conceived the Napa Wine Project., a challenging endeavor to visit, taste with and extensively write about every winery in Napa Valley, California. He has now completed 1,200+ visits and written reviews of Napa wineries & producers.
His first book titled 'The Freeways of Los Angeles' was published in 2010.
He is a big proponent of experiential travel, valuing experiences far above "things".
A Day on Tiny Grand Turk
The giant cruise ships disembark on the southern side of Grand Turk - towering above you like skyscrapers as you walk down the pier. From your balcony on your state deck you are greeted with azure shallow waters and pure white sand beaches. Beyond the aquamarine waters, the sea turns a dark blue - evidence of the edge of the island shelf where the ocean plummets some 7,000 feet straight down to the bottom. A stop here was part of the Holland … [Read more...]
San Antonio is becoming the nation’s go to destination for vacationers of all abilities
San Antonio, TX (August 2, 2017) San Antonio's array of attractions and historic sites, partnered with its dedication to accessibility, is making the destination one of the leading options for vacationers of all abilities. While attractions like Morgan's Wonderland, the world's first ultra-accessible theme park, are a big draw for vacationers seeking accessible options, visitors also will find that many of the city's top cultural and historic … [Read more...]
Cultural Fiji – August 2017
Fiji, a country perhaps most known for its water in some circles and its rugby stars. But when you arrive here you realize there is much more than that! With plenty of resorts on a number of islands - it can be easy to miss out on the cultural aspects of this country. Take a tour and visit local markets, traditional villages and talk to locals for more insights on their country. All activities that will certainly give you a better perspective of … [Read more...]
Crush, A Wine Thriller – by Jennifer M. Fraser
There is plenty of keep the one absorbed from start to finish in Jennifer M. Fraser's exciting book, Crush, A Wine Thriller. The story features Paige Munroe, normally an investigative journalist often covering war stories. In this book her investigative role is initially reduced to ease her back into the 'world' after recovering from a war time injury. Assigned to cover and promote select wineries in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, … [Read more...]
Skuli Mogensen, Founder & CEO WOW air
We first became aware of WOW air several years ago because of their extremely low fares between Iceland and mainland Europe and then again when they started offering $99 fares from select US cities to Iceland. Recently we had the opportunity to interview their founder and CEO Skuli Mogensen. He is an accomplished and creative individual - here are several questions we asked him about WOW air and Iceland. Q. Introduce yourself and tell our … [Read more...]
The Contrasts of Travel Experiences
The contrasts of travel create an intriguing dichotomy while on the road. Today is a good example of experiences on the extreme ends of the spectrum. I met a beautiful yoga instructor living on the island of St. Barths last week for about 5 minutes. This was in a "remote" part of that tiny island along the rugged shoreline in what the locals call the 'natural pools', a series of surf fed ocean water that creates several small swimming areas. … [Read more...]
HireMyCamera.com
Travel + Phone = $$$ That’s an accurate way to think of HireMyCamera.com! What is HireMyCamera about? Think of it this way: If eBay met YouTube and had a baby, that cuddly creation would be HireMyCamera! This brand new website is a unique platform that lets people bid, buy, and sell videos – which means that it’s a great tool for travelers to make some convenient money. Do you have a passion for travel? Does your passion need … [Read more...]
It’s not a Bird or a Plane – It’s a Mars Rover!
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Kicks Off the Summer of Mars Experience Tour Mars Rover Concept Vehicle to make stops in Atlanta, D.C., New Jersey and New York City CAPE CANAVERAL – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – A car trip on I-95 this July and August might bring with it more than just the usual sights. Passers-by could be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of an extraterrestrial convoy, as a massive Mars rover concept vehicle, commissioned … [Read more...]
Now on Display, at The Mob Museum – Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (July 2017) – Now on display at The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, “Mob at the Movies” explores how organized crime has been portrayed in popular culture. Featuring artifacts from well-known movies and television shows, the exhibit demonstrates the history of Americans’ fascination with the Mob in popular culture. Among the artifacts, a 1952 poster from the film “The Captive City” featuring … [Read more...]
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