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High Peaks Resort Offers 3 Distinctive Lodging Options in Lake Placid Village

May 20, 2018 by Steve Mirsky1 Comment

Tucked above Main Street overlooking the shores of Mirror Lake The Resort at High Peaks was originally built as the Lake Placid Hilton in 1980 to accommodate Winter Olympics crowds. Much later in 2008 it experienced a rebirth with a complete overhaul redeveloping every aspect of the property except its original footprint. The Resort at High Peaks exudes a lake front retreat vibe rather than in-town hotel until you descend a stairway to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beer, Coffee, Cruising, Drinking, Fishing, Ice Cream, Lodge, Museum, Resort, Restaurants, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Spa, Sports, Village, Walking tour

Prepare for a Long Hike at Carlsbad Caverns

May 16, 2018 by Craig Hebert4 Comments

As tourist from all over the world pass us going uphill, some speak to us, some don’t, or can’t. Those that do speak tell us- “It’s not too late to turnaround.” “Too much for me!” “Wow, you’re carrying a lot of camera gear!” Those that don’t speak are either shy or gasping for oxygen as they struggle, pause and continue their hike up the steep switchbacks to exit Carlsbad Caverns. A handful are jogging upslope- Yes, jogging! Carlsbad … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Caves, Fashion, Food and Wine, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Walking tour

The Best Eats In Rhode Island

May 4, 2018 by Allison Tibaldi4 Comments

Rhode Island may be America’s smallest state, but there’s nothing diminutive about its food scene. This coastal paradise is chockfull of both culinary traditions and forward-thinking epicurean initiatives. Visitors to the Ocean State will taste iconic “only in Rhode Island” treats, like stuffies (minced quahog clams mixed with bread crumbs), New York system wieners (hot dogs topped with meat sauce) and energy-boosting coffee milk (cold milk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Bakeries, Chocolate, Coffee, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, Journey, New York City, North America, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Rome, Seafood, Spa, Wine Tasting

An Oasis in Death Valley is Restored Beyond Its Original Grandeur

April 21, 2018 by Steve Mirsky2 Comments

When exploring the vast open spaces of the Western United States, millions of travelers visit iconic National Parks like the Grand Canyon or Yosemite. For the uninitiated, Death Valley National Park may appear to simply be a wasteland with record breaking temperatures famous for frying eggs on blacktop. But dig deeper and you have one of the country’s largest National Parks with extremely comfortable daytime winter and early spring temperatures … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, California, Canyon, Death Valley, Desert, Drinking, Film, Golf, Grand Canyon, Hollywood, Ice Cream, Lodge, Massage, Museum, National Park, Palm Trees, Resort, Saloon, Sand, Spain

Mexico’s Riviera Maya Has a New Luxury All-Inclusive

April 9, 2018 by Steve Mirsky2 Comments

El Cid Resorts recently unveiled Ventus, a sophisticated all-inclusive conveniently situated just outside Puerto Moreles 20 miles equidistant between Cancún to the north and Playa del Carmen to the south along Mexico's Riviera Maya. The concept of Ventus, El Cid's seventh property in Mexico and now the brand's most luxurious, came to life following the success of sister property and next door neighbor Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Caribbean, Caves, Chocolate, Drinking, France, Massage, Mediterranean, Mexico, Music, Resort, Restaurants, Riviera, Sailing, Seafood, Spa, Walking tour

Sheraton Bay Point Resort: Florida’s Tranquil Retreat in Panama City Beach

April 3, 2018 by Steve Mirsky2 Comments

Tucked away in tranquility overlooking the serene saltwater tidal estuary of St. Andrew's Bay flanked by Florida's most popular State Park and 7 mile barrier Shell Island in the distance, Sheraton Bay Point Resort is also just a shuttle bus away from the bustling beach front strip of Panama City Beach. Originally built and operated under different brands, Sheraton took over the Bay Point Resort in 2015 with a $30 million overhaul … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Beer, Bus Travel, Drinking, Florida, Food and Wine, Golf, Louisiana, Music, New Orleans, Palm Trees, Panama City, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sand, Seafood, Ski Trip, Snorkel, Walking tour

Red Lion Inn is Your Quintessential Berkshire Getaway

March 30, 2018 by Steve Mirsky2 Comments

Classic New England villages in The Berkshires of western Massachusetts are typically defined by walk able centers with family run storefronts clustered around the library and post office flanked by towering gnarled centenarian maples & rugged foothills as a backdrop in the distance. Stockbridge is a post card example with the added distinction of having the Red Lion Inn anchoring the corner of Main and South Streets. Originally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, England, Food and Wine, Massachusetts, Museum, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Wining and Dining My Way Through the Mandalay Bay

March 24, 2018 by Tom Bentley2 Comments

Like many of the luxury resorts of Las Vegas, the Mandalay Bay has a wealth of ways to entertain and amuse its guests. Naturally there's an expansive casino, where rollers high and low can thrill to the spin of the wheel and the flip of the cards. There's the Shark Reef Aquarium, which has plenty of teeth (piranha tank, anyone?) to sink your sights into, plus stages plumb-filled with stars, like Nashville Unplugged, where stories mix with songs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Aquarium, Art, Beach, Beer, Casino, Chicago, Chile, Chocolate, Coffee, Drinking, Food and Wine, Gun, Massage, Monaco, Music, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Wine Tasting

Paso Robles CAB Collective Wineries Producing World Class Bordeaux

March 21, 2018 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Wine making may have begun in Paso Robles as early as 1797 with the Spanish missionaries but it wasn’t until 6 wineries were established throughout the 1940s that the region began developing a reputation for premium California wine. Fast forward to today where some reds, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, "out Bordeaux" France's Bordeaux and rival certain internationally recognized wine regions north of San Francisco. The Paso Robles CAB … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Antiques, Art, California, Caves, China, Chocolate, Culture, Drinking, Florence, France, Italy, Louisiana, Music, Napa Valley, Nightlife, Resort, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Spain, Technology

Celebrating The Broadmoor’s 100th Anniversary

March 15, 2018 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

How exactly do you celebrate the centennial of an iconic hotel built back in 1918 by real estate and gold mining baron Spencer Penrose who in his free time sped up hairpin turns in his “Yellow Devil” Pierce Arrow race car on a dirt road all the way to the summit of Pike's Peak's? You start with fireworks, champagne, special packages, and themed events scheduled throughout the year but fully immersing yourself in all The Broadmoor has to offer is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Bicycle, Bridges, Canyon, Colorado, Culinary travel, Dancing, Fireworks, Fishing, Gold Mining, Hiking, Indiana, Journey, Lodge, Maine, Mexico, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Geographic

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