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Some but not all of the books reviewed have been sent to us as samples.


The Heart of the Buddha

November 21, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Heart of the Buddha by Elsie Sze This is a story of twin sisters who find themselves in Bhutan for different reasons. Marion goes to Bhutan to direct and improve a local library but instead becomes passionate for a Bhutanese monk, overstays her visa, and then disappears. The story takes place in the late 1990's before email comes to Bhutan and Marion shares her story with her sister Ruth until the letters mysteriously stop. Fearing the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Culture, Visa

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama

November 20, 2010 by Dave18 Comments

With only a limited amount of gulf coastline in the entire state, this part of Alabama really delivers in regards to long white sand beaches, bright blue sunshine and clean air, world class southern cuisine, but most of all, the genuine Southern hospitality. The area certainly becomes crowded in the summer. This is a true family destination with a wide range of visitors coming from the Midwest and the East Coast. Visitors come year after year; … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alabama, Beach, Culinary travel, England, Gulf Shores, Sand

St. Regis opens in Lhasa, Tibet

November 19, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Debuts First St. Regis Resort in China with the opening of The St. Regis Lhasa Resort, Tibet Tibet's First International Luxury Hotel, The St. Regis Lhasa Resort, Offers a New Dimension of Luxury for the Region Lhasa, Tibet China / New York, New York (November 19, 2010) - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the debut of St. Regis first resort in China and first-ever luxury resort … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, China, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Garden, Himalayas, Internet, Luxury Travel, Malaysia, New York City, Resort, Restaurants, Riviera, Spa, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Key West Food and Wine Fest to Star Sunshine, Savory Flavors and Spirited Fun

November 19, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

KEY WEST, Florida Keys -- Food and wine enthusiasts can savor sunshine, standout dishes and stellar vintages during the second annual Key West Food and Wine Festival, set for Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 27-30. Scheduled events showcase local chefs' culinary flair, indigenous Florida Keys ingredients, premium wines from around the world and offbeat "foodie" fun like bowling with coconuts. The enticing "first course" is a barefoot evening … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Culinary travel, Drinking, Festival, Florida, Food and Wine, Key West, Mexico, Museum, Music, Restaurants, Seafood, Village, Wine Tasting

Christophe Harbour Announces Turtle Beach Bungalows

November 19, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

A New Boutique Caribbean Retreat on St Kitts ST KITTS, November 19, 2010 - The luxury lifestyle experts behind the exclusive Charleston-based Kiawah Island and Ireland's Lodge At Doonbeg are proud to announce the opening of Turtle Beach Bungalows, part of the emerging Christophe Harbour development on the Caribbean Leeward Island of St. Kitts. The island's most upscale property, Turtle Beach Bungalows is one of the first stages in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Caribbean, Drinking, Fishing, Garden, Golf, Ireland, Lifestyle, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, Palm Trees, Rainforest, Restaurants, Sailing, Sand, Seafood, South Carolina, Village, Volcano

Gap Year to Australia Increases in Popularity as American Curriculum Changes

November 18, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Australian Work and Holiday Visa Provides Opportunity to Work, Study and Travel for Up to Twelve Months November 18, 2010 Los Angeles, CA - More American students and recent grads are embracing the concept of a gap year as studies show increases in graduation rates among those who choose to do a gap year. Additionally, the benefits are increasingly being recognized by major universities with Harvard, Princeton and Yale all offering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Australia, Culture, Europe, Gap Year, Internet, Los Angeles, Sydney, Vineyards, Visa

Cherokee Hills Byway features five fall foliage spots to catch the colors of the season

November 18, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

From recreation to cultural, Cherokee Nation spotlights five scenic points along the 88-mile stretch of highway to take in the fall colors TAHLEQUAH, Okla., (November 18, 2010) --- A brilliant kaleidoscope of autumn colors are set to light up the Cherokee Hills Byway as illuminated by an 88-mile stretch of fall foliage running through Sequoyah, Cherokee, Delaware and Adair counties. The curtain of turning colors for the drive-thru theater … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Casino, Civil War, Culture, Delaware, Golf, Hiking, History, Illinois, Museum, Oklahoma, Resort, Shopping Mall, Walking tour, Wildlife

Sport Chalet to Collect Coats for Clothes4Souls

November 16, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Customers are invited to donate their gently worn winter coats and in return Sport Chalet will give them a special offer on any new winter coat Nashville, TN - November 16, 2010 - Coming alongside their nationwide drives to collect shoes, Soles4Souls announced in early 2010 the launch of their new charitable division Clothes4Souls. Due to the success of the recent Sport Chalet shoe drives the two companies are partnering again to launch a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Arizona, Backpacking, Bicycle, California, Fashion, Kenya, National Geographic, Nepal, Nevada, New York City, North America, River Rafting, Ski Trip, Sports, Thailand, Utah

Line2 Signs Former JetBlue Flight Attendant Steven Slater To Champion ‘Mile High Text Club’ Contest

November 15, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Campaign Underscores Line2 Customers' Ability to Send and Receive SMS Texts While Flying San Francisco, CA - Toktumi, Inc., the company behind the popular mobile communication app Line2, has signed a deal with former JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater to be the official spokesperson for the company's 'Mile High Text Club' Contest, which celebrates Line2's in-flight texting capability on Wi-Fi-equipped airplanes. Slater is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, America, Canada, Cell Phone, iPhone, Music, New York City, San Francisco, Shopping Mall

On the way to Alabama

November 14, 2010 by Dave4 Comments

"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...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alabama, California, Food and Wine, Gulf Shores, Internet, Surfing, Texas, Wine Tasting

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