Mickey Mouse and his friends are this month already getting ready for the spectacularly magical Christmas season. Although Florida is a brilliant place to visit during the bright summer months, Disney World arguably contains even more magic in the winter! With discount Disney World Florida attraction tickets from Florida for Less, be sure to get out there this Christmas. Known as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the special Christmas … [Read more...]
There’s a CHILL Coming to the Southland
The Queen Mary Re-Interprets Winter with 51 Days of Unique Attractions and Ancient Art of Chinese Ice Carving Makes Southland Debut Long Beach, CA (November 6, 2012) --- Already recognized around the world as a maritime icon, the Queen Mary regularly hosts world-class events and attractions. Beginning November 17, a new chapter in her history begins with the arrival of CHILL - a winter celebration like no other. CHILL presents traditional and … [Read more...]
Combine vacations with Chichen Itza history, Guest post
For the past few decades, one of the leading destinations for Americans and Europeans wanting Mexico vacations has been Cancun. The now-popular resort metropolis on the Yucatan peninsula was a sleepy fishing village until the Mexican government decided to promote it just a few short years ago. Today, it is one of the more famous tropical locations in the world. Cancun is located in the relatively new province of Quintana Roo. The area of the city … [Read more...]
Pele’s Castle and the Dracula Castle
Today I toured the mountainous countryside about 2-3 hours outside of Bucharest. Two highlights of the day: Pele's castle is one of the most amazing castles in the country. It is the former home of the Romanian Royal Family (all originally from Germany). The small town of Bran is the home of the "Dracula's Castle" the castle that played a role in the inspiration for Bram Stoker's book Dracula. "Dracula" has very little to do with Romanian … [Read more...]
Northern Ireland: Terra Titanicus
The only thing Belfast does in moderation is moderation. Always, it has been Brobdingnagian in spirit. Always, it has lived large. Belfast, reaching for the sky, Photo by Didrik Johnck Once it was the largest linen producer in the world. And had the largest ropeworks. It was the largest manufacturer of fizzy drinks; largest shirt maker; had the largest flax machine works; largest tobacco factory; largest handkerchief factory. … [Read more...]
Berliner Dom – The most beautiful church in Germany
The Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom), is a beautiful stone church built between 1894 and 1905 by order of William II, the last German emperor, as a symbol of the German Protestantism and the emblem of the ancient Prussian empire. The Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom), is a beautiful stone church built between 1894 and 1905 by order of William II, the last German emperor, as a symbol of the German Protestantism and the emblem of the ancient … [Read more...]
Quick Glance at Budapest
Buda, Obuda and Pest are the three towns that melted to form the city of Budapest. The beautiful capital of Hungary, located on the banks of the Danube, is always ready to receive visitors from all latitudes. Budapest is clearly divided by the Danube, on one side there are the hills of Buda, where the old part of the city is and on the other side the flat area of Pest, in which the most important buildings were erected during the … [Read more...]
Mad Scientists at Raymond Winery
My first impression of Raymond Winery when I arrive for my "Winemaker for a Day" blending experience with my fiance, Tom, is that we are at a traditional Napa winery. The "Winemaker for Day" experience involves creating my own wine blend and bottling the wine to take home with my own label - which I am currently designing with a happy employee named Casey at the tasting room counter. The tasting room has beige walls and white counter-tops with a … [Read more...]
Guinness and Gears: How to Cycle Across Ireland Without Falling Down
Picture it... Green rolling hills spanning the entire country, stunning coastal cliffs, and the most charming people in the world (even though you can't understand a lick of what their saying). Welcome to Ireland, the perfect cycle destination for your summer vacation. Getting There Ireland's main international airport is located in Dublin on the east coast of Ireland. When to Go The best time to cycle Ireland is during the summer … [Read more...]
Going to Rome with Children
Although it always depends of your kids' favorite activities, energy level and interests, the capital of Italy can be a quite rough place to bring children under eight for many reasons. Narrow and cobblestone streets crowded with tourists, bicycles and Vespas, plus constant traffic jams under the wild, hot, shiny sun of the summer, is not the best scenario for those pushing a stroller. In fact, this experience can easily overwhelm the younger … [Read more...]
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