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United’s New Houston To Sydney Route Takes Flight

February 13, 2018 by Allison TibaldiLeave a Comment

If a trip Down Under is on your bucket list, take note that United Airlines launched a new Houston to Sydney daily nonstop service on January 18th. United is the only airline offering nonstop service from Houston to any Australian destination. I was lucky enough to be on board for the festive inaugural flight. Here’s the scoop on the 8,596-mile journey. Aussie Treats To Tempt The Taste Buds The party started at Houston’s George Bush … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Art, Beach, Celebrity, Chicago, Chocolate, Culture, Dessert, Food and Wine, Houston, Ice Cream, Journey, Lifestyle, Museum, Music, North Carolina, Restaurants, San Francisco, Seafood

The Hottest Spots In Amsterdam You Simply Have To Visit

January 19, 2018 by Alexandra ALeave a Comment

Amsterdam might be one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world, but if you only have a few days to spend in this amazing city, you can’t waste a moment on popcorn fares. You want the good stuff, the spots that will stick with you long after you’ve left. That’s what we’ll be looking at today. Now, it’s important to note that the places you’ll be visiting today won’t necessarily paint Amsterdam in terms of how the locals see it. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Amsterdam, Art, Canals, Celebrity, Chicago, Culinary travel, Culture, History, Hollywood, Jordan, Museum

Added Flights, Expanded Train Service Offer Easy Travel Options to Colorado Ski Resorts

November 17, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

DENVER – New direct flights to and from Colorado’s eight regional airports and expanded service on the Winter Park Express will provide skiers and riders from across the country easy and convenient travel options to their favorite Colorado ski resorts by train, plane or car this winter. The Amtrak Winter Park Express, coming off a highly successful inaugural season, will offer expanded service for the 2017-18 ski season. The Winter Park … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, American Airlines, Chicago, Christmas, Colorado, Dallas, Delta Airlines, Idaho, Kansas, Resort, Ski Trip

Enoversity: The Best Wine Tasting Class in Chicago

November 9, 2017 by Jaime Scilingo MazurLeave a Comment

Chicago is Bon Appetit's 2017 Restaurant City of the Year.  While the magazine gives a list of multiple restaurants worth visiting, it makes no mention of cocktails or drinks.  Perhaps it is because I live here and am spoiled by the great food, but I am always on the hunt for a well-priced wine or cocktail bar.  For people like Dave who is trying to visit every winery in the world famous Napa Valley, finding a decent wine tasting is not a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Chicago, Chocolate, Drinking, Food and Wine, France, Illinois, Michigan, Napa Valley, Restaurants, Wine Tasting

Chicago On A Budget: Money Saving Tips For A Vacation In The Windy City

October 28, 2017 by Allison TibaldiLeave a Comment

Chicago is a big city, but there’s no need to spend big bucks to have a great vacation. This vibrant Midwestern city is a cultural center with over 60 museums, towering buildings, innovative parks brimming with public art and a 26-mile lakefront filled with recreational possibilities. Some attractions won’t cost you a single cent but for those that do charge admission, CityPASS offers a money-saving, time saving booklet that visitors on a budget … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Art, Castle, Chicago, Cruising, Culture, Dolphin, Drinking, Egypt, Fireworks, History, Los Angeles, Michigan, Museum, Natural History, New York City, Paris, Pizza

Wine Tasting in Thies Senegal

October 18, 2017 by Dave7 Comments

With only two wineries in the country, our wine tasting options during our visit were somewhat limited. I reached out to both producers – one a grape producer with a small vineyard outside of Dakar (Le Clos des Baobabs) and the other a fruit wine producer (Vin du Sahel Winery) in Thies, the “second city” of Senegal – about 90 mins by car from Dakar. The founders of Vin du Sahel Winery, Joe Sambou (along with his wife Kim) have multicultural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Chicago, France, Georgia, Restaurants, Sand, Spain, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Where Should You Eat? Restaurants in Coastal Alabama

July 10, 2017 by Jaime Scilingo Mazur2 Comments

Decor at The Gulf, a seaside restaurant in Orange Beach, Alabama.

If you've never been on a beach vacation in Alabama, you are missing out. I had the opportunity to visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama recently and what a treat it was.  From the white sugar sand beaches to the deep sea fishing, the Alabama coast has it all.  To me, the Alabama coast was a great beach vacation without the pretense of some other popular beach locations in the U.S. When you don't want to "keep up with the joneses" and just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alabama, Beach, Canals, Chicago, Coffee, Drinking, Fishing, Flowers, Food and Wine, Gulf Shores, Palm Trees, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Wine Tasting

Wow Air Announces Chicago as its 10th North American Destination

March 28, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Iceland’s WOW air to begin service from O’Hare International Airport starting at $99 CHICAGO – WOW air, Iceland’s ultra-affordable transatlantic airline, will begin landing in the Windy City July 2017, with the inaugural flight from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on July 13, 2016. It’s true; Chicagoans will have access to low-fare travel to Iceland, and WOW air’s other European destinations, as of this summer. Tickets from O’Hare to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Amsterdam, Boston, Chicago, Europe, Frankfurt, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, London, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York City, North America, Paris, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, San Francisco

Expat Advice on Starting a Business in Belize

March 26, 2017 by Karrie M. RockwellLeave a Comment

Belize is all the buzz these days for expats looking to downsize their expenses, live the simple life and retire in a picturesque setting sure to be the envy of their friends and family. So you’ve got the itch to pack your bags, but maybe you’re not ready to hang your hat or your nest egg isn’t quite ready to hatch? If you’re considering the good life in Belize and wondering what it takes to start a business, here’s some advice from 4 expats that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Art, Britain, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Caves, Central America, Chicago, Drinking, England, Expatriate, Food and Wine, Garden, Hiking, Internet, Ireland, Los Angeles, Montreal, National Geographic, Rainforest

Two Lovely Days, Where? Gorgeous Catalina Island, California

March 2, 2017 by Dave2 Comments

On an unusually gloomy day I found myself hanging out in the Commodore lounge on board a Catalina Express ferry with my friend Jacki. I promised her I would not continue to whine about the weather but that was a promise I soon broke. We were on our way to Avalon, the urban gem of Catalina Island. 22 miles from the mainland, in the 'olden days' this ride used take up to 4 hours to cross. On the Catalina Express ferry boat it took us only 60 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, California, Canyon, Caribbean, Casino, Chicago, Culinary travel, Drinking, Freeways, Garden, History, Hollywood, Ice Cream, Los Angeles, Monaco, Museum, Napa Valley, Palm Trees

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