Hollywood, California - The Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa helps The Greater West Hollywood Food Coalition in its mission to feed the homeless and hungry of our community a hot, fresh, and nutritious meal every day throughout the year. The Hotel does this by packing up the gourmet dishes from their Sunday Jazz Brunch series in Twist Restaurant as well as banquet events. Donated items range from Pan Seared Salmon with Garlic Bechamel to … [Read more...]
New Blog Software
I've made the third change to my blogging software over the past 5 years - and closed down the Moveable Type and now am running everything through WordPress. Stay posted for more travel related posts! Regards, Dave … [Read more...]
Asia Transpacific Journeys Photo Contest
Asia Transpacific Journeys is having a photo contest with the grand prize being an Apple IPad. Every so often prizes such as this one come across our desk and we sent out notices in social media and sometimes on our travel blog. Stay posted for additional contests - this one is now closed and a winner was announced. … [Read more...]
Between a Rock & a Hard Place
Between a Rock & a Hard Place by Aron Ralston Aron has always loved the outdoors and climbing mountains. This is the incredible story of one man being in the wrong place at the wrong time and his ensuing entrapment in a remote canyon in Utah. He eventually arrives at the final decision he has to make in order to "free" himself. This is a gripping story that develops as the trapped man comes to terms with his situation and his ultimate … [Read more...]
A Few Words about Madagascar
Sometimes it's good to be cautious--and other times it's better to go with your gut. People told us not to visit Madagascar, that political conflict made the country unsafe for tourists. But we decided to go anyway because if we had listened to those voices, we'd never have gone to Nairobi, Kampala, or Kigali. We are cautious when we travel, but aware that our best and most eye-opening experiences are places well off the beaten … [Read more...]
LAX is Number One Origin and Destination Airport in U.S.
Los Angeles International Airport Ranked Best for On-Time Performance Among Nation's Busiest Airports LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) ranked best among the nation's busiest airports (more than 40 million annual passengers) for on-time performance for flight arrivals and departures, according to U.S. Department of Transportation statistics released this week. LAX also is the number one … [Read more...]
Photography Tour to Bhutan with Former National Geographic Photographer, Natalie Fobes
Seattle - For immediate release - Experience Bhutan with former National Geographic photographer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Natalie Fobes on an unforgettable tour in September, 2010. This 12-day tour is designed to take full advantage of photographing during harvest times (chili peppers and wheat) and cultural festivals (tsechus) while enjoying the Himalayas through explorations on foot and by car along the country's one main road. There will … [Read more...]
Delta to Fly LAX-HAN
Delta Airlines to Fly LAX-Haneda Tokyo International Airport; New International Flights From Tokyo's Preferred Business Airport to Generate Millions of Dollars for Southern California Economy LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today cheered the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation that Delta Airlines has been granted authority to operate daily nonstop service between Tokyo … [Read more...]
Brand New Pavilion Hotel, Descanso Beach Club and Avalon Grille All Set to Open in May
Pavilion Hotel and Descanso Beach Club Anticipated for May 14th Opening, Avalon Grille on May 24th AVALON, Catalina Island, Calif. (May 12, 2010) - Santa Catalina Island is being reinvented this May with the opening of the new Pavilion Hotel and the completely transformed Descanso Beach Club on May 14 and the opening of Avalon Grille, the new waterfront restaurant, on May 24. The Pavilion Hotel, formerly the Pavilion Lodge, will re-open … [Read more...]
Win a Trip to Italy!
Every so often various travel contests come across our desk - we spotted this fun one from Lonely Planet - their 'discover borders' competition with the grand prize winner winning a fully paid and hosted trip to Italy. Doesn't sound so bad, does it!? Link, Lonely Planet - contest now closed and winner was announced. Check their website for additional travel prizes and contests. … [Read more...]
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