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The European Nightlife

September 27, 2011 by Miss Moci1 Comment

A big appeal of a big city for visitors and residents equally is the variety in its cultural offer but also in its nightlife. Where it is rather easy to find your way around to visit the most important cultural and historical sights and monuments, it is always nice for visitors to know where the local crowd goes for a drink and some music. What is to follow is a list of several cities in Europe that I have been to and that are known to have a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Amsterdam, Beer, Bicycle, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Germany, Hungary, Music, Nightlife, Spain

Travel like you’re in First Class without breaking the Bank

June 3, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Six Luxury Travel Tips From The Experts Who Brought You The "Virtual Visits" iPhone App Want to travel in style but don't have the budget? The free "Virtual Visits" app, from the luxury boutique travel provider Spirit Quest Tours, lets you live the dream from the comfort of your own home, taking you to 26 exotic locales around the world, right from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. The simple, elegant app contains a mix of familiar spots, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Amsterdam, Animal Rescue, Canyon, China, Dallas, Drinking, England, Flowers, Greece, iPhone, Jet lag, Journey, Luxury Travel, Machu Picchu, Massage, Mosque, Museum, Music

Greek Out!

January 17, 2011 by Raghav ModiLeave a Comment

What makes a trip memorable? The people? The places you visit? The events? What if everything falls into place? What if the trip is so good that it becomes your Best Trip Ever? This story takes places in sunny and beautiful Greece, in the hot summer month of August. I had received an email from one of my best friends from college who had decided to take his summer vacation a step further and get married in Greece. A few quick emails and phone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Australia, Beach, Chennai, Dancing, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Greece, History, India, Japan, Museum, Music, Poland, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Summer Travel, Switzerland

Major Events in Holland in 2011

December 20, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Ongoing, until the museum reopens in 2013 THE MASTERPIECES - RIJKSMUSEUM - AMSTERDAM Highlights of the Golden Age: wonderful dolls' houses, a treasure-trove of silver, the most beautiful Delftware, magnificent militia paintings and, of course, the famous paintings by Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Vermeer and Rembrandt. Over 400 masterpieces tell the impressive story of the political, economic and artistic wonders of the Golden Age. September 18, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Antiques, Art, California, Canals, Culture, Dancing, Europe, Fashion, Festival, Film, Flea Market, Flowers, Garden, Germany, History, India, Journey, Museum

Postcards from Europe

September 11, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Postcards from Europe by Rick Steves Rather than being a formal guidebook listing where to eat, what to do, where to stay etc, this is a refreshing at times entertaining collection of experiential stories and people that Rick has met during his travels in Europe. From the "coffee shops" in Amsterdam to the Mediterranean beauty of the Cinque Terre along the Italian Riviera, Steves brings Europe to life. Over 35 years of traveling to Europe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Amsterdam, Coffee, Europe, Germany, Mediterranean, Paris, Rick Steves, Riviera, Rome, Shopping Mall, Switzerland, Venice

Luxembourg

August 25, 2010 by Dave6 Comments

What an amazing day, from racing through the rural Luxembourg hillsides up hills at 240 km/hour in a new Porsche 911 Carrera 4S to gorging on local Sauerkraut and Wienershnitzel at the Schueberfouer fun fair held every year since 1340, (670 years and counting - I've scheduled a return in 30 years for the 700th one). We visited Moselle, Luxembourg's largest wine region. The focus here is on white varietals with some Pinot Noir thrown in for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Amsterdam, Architecture, Belgium, California, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Paris, San Francisco, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Made in Holland: Old Masters from a private collection in America

August 5, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis, The Hague November 4, 2010 - January 30, 2011 www.mauritshuis.nl (The Hague, August 5, 2010) A selection of highlights from the remarkable art collection of Eijk and Rose-Marie de Mol van Otterloo will be on display at the Mauritshuis in The Hague in the Netherlands this autumn. The exhibition Made in Holland: Old Masters from a private collection in America features 44 masterpieces produced by Dutch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Animal Rescue, Art, Connecticut, Culture, History, Houston, Massachusetts, Museum, San Francisco, Wildlife

Amsterdam Canal District Named UNESCO World Heritage Site

August 4, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

NEW YORK, NY August 4, 2010 - The Amsterdam canal district has been added to the prestigious United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Heritage List! The decision was announced at the 34th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Brazil, making the canal district the 9th World Heritage Site in The Netherlands. The canal district is regarded as an international icon of urban planning and architecture. According … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Amsterdam, Architecture, Art, Brazil, Business Travel, Canals, Culture, History, Journey, Museum, New York City

Travel Bloggers Meet up in Jamaica

July 23, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD HOSTS FIRST-EVER BLOGGERS MEET-UP IN JAMAICA IN CONJUNCTION WITH SECRETS RESORTS & SPAS New marketing effort signals fresh approach to press visit, develops authentic, long-term rapport with influential travel bloggers KINGSTON, JAMAICA - July 23, 2010 - The Jamaica Tourist Board ramped up its social media and marketing efforts with its first-ever 'Bloggers Meet-up in Jamaica.' Jamaica hosted a four-night visit, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Amsterdam, Beach, Caribbean, Cruising, Culinary travel, Jamaica, London, Ocho Rios, Resort, Restaurants, Rome, Sailing, Spa, Spain, Toronto, Travel Blogging

Jamaica Offers Late Summer Packages

July 12, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

BEAT THE HEAT, EVEN WHILE ON THE BEACH KINGSTON, Jamaica - July 12, 2010 - Escape the heat of summer in Jamaica. The sandy beaches and temperate climate (it's 80 degrees in Montego Bay) are calling. And, the island is offering some of its greatest deals yet. Take advantage of one of the many special packages offered throughout the summer and fall months. With service from all major U.S. airlines it's easier than ever to get there! "We're an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, American Airlines, Amsterdam, Beach, Boston, Caribbean, Caves, Chicago, Cruising, Dallas, Georgia, Golf, Houston, Jamaica, London, New York City, Orlando, Pennsylvania, Resort, Romantic

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