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Crossing The River, A Life in Brazil by Amy Ragsdale

February 2, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

This well-written book chronicles a year in a the life of a family abroad. Author and choreographer, Amy Ragsdale, her husband, writer Peter Stark and their two children move to a small town in northeastern Brazil. The read is a personal memoir of their day to day challenges, emotions and reality of living abroad and their efforts to connect cross culturally despite the language and customs differences. During their time in Brazil they meet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Brazil, Culture

Kittitian Hill, St. Kitts & Nevis – February 2016

February 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

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

8 Things to do in Cambridge, UK

January 30, 2016 by Tilly-Jayne Kidman2 Comments

Cambridge Punting Tour

Cambridge is a tourist favourite here in the UK, and I should know having called this city home for almost 24 years now. The summertime seems to become increasingly busy year on year, sometimes I wonder just how everyone fits among the quaint cobbled streets of little Cambridge. It’s no big surprise that this city is a popular destination, there’s an abundance of rich history, world famous universities and of course the Cambridge punting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Britain, England, Europe, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Lifestyle, Lodge, London, Museum, Photography, Pizza, Restaurants, Volunteer, Walking tour, Wildlife

5 Types of Accommodation that Will Make Your Trip Magnificent

January 28, 2016 by Rob FLeave a Comment

Where you stay can make a big difference to your vacation. It is difficult to feel like you are experiencing the culture of the country when you are staying in a hotel room that looks like anywhere else in the world. If you do a little bit of research beforehand you can find some really magnificent accommodations that will be the highlight your stay. Here are five examples of places to stay that truly reflect the culture. You want to escape … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Bicycle, Bridges, Canada, Castle, Cruising, Culture, Czech Republic, Fishing, Garden, Harvest, Hiking, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Olives, Quebec, Seafood, Ski Trip, Trekking, Tuscany

Celebrate Carnaval Throughout Brazil!

January 28, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

With the Olympics nearly six months away, Brazil is set to be (once again) the #1 destination for international travelers. Just take a look at its main event: Carnaval. The idea of Carnaval at first might seem easy to grasp and maneuver, but consider this: Over 3 million revelers are expected to attend this year's celebration in Brazil. So we ask: how much do travelers actually know about Carnaval in Brazil, and are they missing out on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Brazil, Caves, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Dancing, Festival, Food and Wine, Music, Nightlife

Larry King’s Digital Network Ora TV Premieres #ModernTraveler

January 27, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

January 26, 2016 (Los Angeles, CA) – Ora TV, the entertainment digital network & production company founded by broadcasting legend Larry King & Mexican business mogul Carlos Slim, is excited to announce the premiere of its first-ever travel program #ModernTraveler, launching TODAY January 26th on www.Ora.TV/ModernTraveler. All 15 binge-worthy five minute episodes will be available on-demand, at anytime, on any device, with special behind the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Antarctica, Beer, Canada, Castle, Culture, Egypt, England, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Seafood, Switzerland, Technology, Travel Show, Ventura, Volunteer, Wine Tasting

Oceanwide Expeditions Antarctica Contest

January 27, 2016 by Dave4 Comments

I recently started working with Oceanwide Expeditions, a Netherlands based cruise company focusing on the planet's remote extreme north and south destinations (the Arctic and Antarctica). Founded in 1996, they are a pioneering company in the exploration of these parts of the world via cruise ships. Today they offer 25 cruises to Antarctica alone using small ice-hardened expedition vessels. Their ships are the 'basecamp' anchored off shore for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antarctica · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Cruising, Helicopter, Hiking, New Zealand, Photography, River Rafting, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Ski Trip, Whales, Wildlife

Top 5 reasons to have a work retreat on a tropical island

January 27, 2016 by Agness Walewinder1 Comment

Or I should rather say, the top 5 reasons to convince your boss to take your team to work on a tropical island to reboot and think strategy ? What is a company retreat on a tropical island? It is the process of taking your team to a remote location and mix having holiday times together with working, on a tropical island. This practice has gained in popularity over the last years, primarily because it is a great way to reboot the company … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Culture, Food and Wine, Journey, Restaurants, Thailand

AccuWeather “Every Minute Matters” Sweepstakes Gives Chance to Win a Magical Disney Parks Vacation

January 26, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

AccuWeather Invites Fans to Make Every Minute Magical in "Every Minute Matters" Sweepstakes, with Chance to Win a Magical Disney Parks Vacation Register for a chance to win a great prize instantly each day and a grand prize vacation for six to Disneyland(r) Resort or Walt Disney World(r) Resort. AccuWeather Global Weather Center - January 26, 2016 - AccuWeather, the global leader in weather information and digital media, today announced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Canada, Disneyland, History, Internet, Quebec, Resort, Technology, Walking tour, Wildlife

Christopher Elliot Consumer Advocate and Journalist

January 26, 2016 by Dave1 Comment

Christopher Elliott is a strong advocate for consumers (and not just travel related cases). So serious and passionate about his job fighting for consumer rights - he says he sleeps with his phone! In addition to his consumer advocacy work, he is also a very accomplished journalist. We have followed his career since the late 1990's (he has been online since the early 1990's). Recently we reached out to him with some questions - with an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airline, Bermuda, Business Travel, Cruising, Film, Internet, Journey, Orlando, Pennsylvania, Volunteer

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