The Critic by Peter May A murder mystery of a famed American Wine critic takes place in the vineyards of South West France. This wine critic was found literally pickled in wine hanging in the vineyards. Additional murders soon follow. Join Scottish investigator Enzo Macleod as he tries to track down this horrible crime. Enzo even takes a side trip to the wine country of California in the "hunt". … [Read more...]
New Iphone App, Golden Gate Park – San Francisco
New iPhone app and itineraries help tourists and locals explore the hidden gems of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park The California Academy of Sciences' first iPhone app, the Golden Gate Park Field Guide is now available. SAN FRANCISCO (November 10, 2010) -The California Academy of Sciences launches its first-ever iPhone app this week, the Golden Gate Park Field Guide, leveraging technology to help users explore the flora, fauna, and hidden … [Read more...]
Shell Vacations, Black Friday Sale
IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR: SHELL VACATIONS HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCES ITS ANNUAL BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL SALE Lowest Prices of the Year at 23 Premiere, Family-Friendly Resorts over Black Friday Weekend, With 12 Days of Giveaways to Excite Wanderlust Shoppers PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Nov. 10, 2010) - Tis the night before Black Friday, when all through the house, everyone is stirring, trying to find their mouse when what to their wandering eyes … [Read more...]
SpaFinder Announces 2010 Readers’ Choice Award Winners, Identifying the Top Spas around the World
Most Votes Cast, across More Countries and Categories, in Program's Eight-Year History - with Many New 'Faces' Taking Top Honors NEW YORK, NY October 22, 2010 - SpaFinder, Inc., the global spa and wellness resource, today unveiled the winners of its 2010 Readers' Choice Awards, honoring spa-goers' favorite spas across the globe on six continents and in 35 countries/regions, along with their top ten picks in 31 unique categories. The 2010 … [Read more...]
The Napa Valley Cultivates a Bounty of New Guest Experiences
America's Great Wine Capital Helps Guests Discover a Rich Variety of New Travel Offerings this Fall and Winter NAPA, Calif. (October 6, 2010) - Fresh new offerings make it easy to experience the art of living well in the Napa Valley, especially during the celebrated 'crush' and winter travel seasons. As North America's only Great Wine Capital of the World, the Napa Valley is home to a welcoming community wholly dedicated to sharing its natural … [Read more...]
Kite Runner
Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini This is a gripping read starting with a boy's (Amir) childhood life in Afghanistan before war tore apart this country. This is fiction but it reads like real life and is interwoven with real life events and places. Eventually the principal character Amir moves to the USA with his father (baba, meaning father). Where else can you find Afghan culture, love and the Berryessa Flea Market in San Jose, California … [Read more...]
Climbing Mt Shasta
Climbing Mt. Shasta by Steve Lewis This is the definitive guide for climbing Northern California's mountain masterpiece. Pre trip preparation, gear lists, and seasonal climbing conditions offered. This book is a great introduction for novices, those new to climbing and even experienced climbers in regards to what is involved with a climb of Mt. Shasta. Climbing Mt. Shasta focuses in detail on the most popular route, Avalanche Gulch. Enjoy … [Read more...]
28th AMERICAN WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Universal Studios
THE TABLE IS SET FOR 28th ANNUAL AMERICAN WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 2010 Luxury-Travel Auction Is Icing on the Cake At Puck / Lazaroff Charitable Foundation Event LOS ANGELES, CA - Sept. 22, 2010 - The countdown is on to the epicurean event of the season, the 28th annual American Wine & Food Festival, benefiting Los Angeles Meals on Wheels. On Saturday, Sept. 25, the nation's top chefs will treat L.A.-area food and wine enthusiasts to a … [Read more...]
LA. Bus Tour Traces Film Noir’s Path from James M. Cain’s Fiction to the Screen
WHAT: Esotouric's The Birth of Noir: James M. Cain's Southern California Nightmare tour WHEN: Saturday October 9, 12pm-4pm WHERE: Departing from Philippe The Original, 1001 Alameda, downtown LA COST: $58/person (15% off for KCRW or KPCC members) INFO: https://esotouric.com, 323-223-2767 LOS ANGELES- Southern California, 1931: Musing over fresh urban sprawl atop bulldozed orange groves and the bitter realization that you can't eat the … [Read more...]
Lobster Fest, Los Angeles
If your in the southland this weekend (California) be sure to check out the Lobster Fest at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro (take the 110 south from downtown, get off on Harbor and turn right proceeding about 1.5 miles to the event parking on your left). This event has even qualified for the Guinness Book of World Records for serving the most seafood in one place. Oh yea, LA likes to do things big. I stopped by this cool event … [Read more...]
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