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Best Things to Do in New Braunfels, Texas for First Time Visitors

January 1, 2024 by Casey GleasonLeave a Comment

gruene general store in new braunfels texas

Situated in the middle of San Antonio and Austin, New Braunfels is a hidden gem of a city. Each year, given its attractions (and proximity to those major cities), it attracts an increasing number of tourists and residents. I have visited New Braunfels many times over the last 15 years, so I’ve had the opportunity to see its rapid growth from a small town into one of the best cities to visit in Texas. Its roots trace back to 1845 when German … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Bakeries, Bridges, Christmas, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Music, Restaurants, River Rafting, Shopping Mall, Surfing, Texas, Walking tour, Wildlife

Aloha 2024! A New Year Brings Exciting New Activities and Adventures to the Island of Hawaii

December 15, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

Island of Hawaiʻi (December, 2023) — As 2023 comes to an end, the island of Hawai‘i is preparing for exciting events, activities and happenings in the new year filled with fresh beginnings and breathtaking adventures. New and exciting offerings travelers can look forward to in 2024 include immersive tasting tours, café openings, tennis matches, lū‘au and more. Read on to learn more about what travelers can add to their island of Hawai‘i … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Beach, Beer, Canada, Celebrity, China, Christmas, Coffee, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Drinking, Fashion, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, Hawaii, Holiday Season

Pasadena is A Holiday Spectacular

December 1, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

All the holly jolly holiday things you can do in Pasadena before the Rose Parade Pasadena, California (Dec 1, 2023) - This holiday season, gather with friends and family in Pasadena, a sophisticated yet casual winter retreat filled with merry activities and nonstop holiday joy across town. From holiday spectaculars to shopping festivities, ornate tree lightings to classic holiday family adventures, the holiday spirit jingles all the way in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Architecture, California, Canada, Castle, Caves, Christmas, Colorado, Fishing, Holiday Season, Los Angeles, Museum, Music, Pasadena, Shopping Mall, Village, Walking tour

12 Mountain Travel Destinations Near Lake Arrowhead

August 5, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

When you think of a "Southern California vacation" you might think of the glitz and glam of Hollywood or perhaps Disneyland or Universal Studios. You might even think of the beach, but how about the mountains? For families looking for travel destinations off the beaten path, the San Bernardino Mountains offer a variety of adventures worth seeing while you're in California. Here are some of the most popular destinations near the town of Lake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Beach, Beer, Bicycle, Big Bear, Bus Travel, California, Canada, Christmas, Cruising, Disneyland, Fishing, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Hollywood, Hot springs, Mexico, Mountain Climbing

Top Arts Districts Across the US and Abroad

July 21, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

Lower Town Arts District in Paducah, Kentucky Paducah's oldest neighborhood, Lower Town Arts District is famous for the award-winning Artist Relocation Program that prompted its colorful revitalization, which continues today with the Paducah School of Art & Design. The arts district is populated with working artists, students and artists-in-residence who add to the city's vibrant artistic landscape. The work of Paducah's resident artists can be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Canyon, Caribbean, Christmas, Culture, Dubai, Fashion, Florida, Food and Wine, History, Jamaica, Kentucky, Lifestyle, Markets, Mexico, Mississippi, Museum, Music, New York City

Julie Stevens – A Model Traveler

June 10, 2023 by Teh Chin Liang4 Comments

Julie Stevens is a published travel writer, blogger, photographer, and YouTube host with an extensive background in the performing arts. She started modeling at 13 and landed her first talent agent at 18. She was on stage at the age of seven in her first dance recital. Later, she pursued a 12-month course in Method acting at Lee Strasberg's Acting School. Julie graciously spared some time amid her hectic filming schedule to answer my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Arizona, Art, Beach, Britain, California, Canals, Caribbean, Castle, Christmas, Coffee, Costa Rica, Cruising, Culture, Czech Republic, Drinking, England, Europe

Gretchen Upshaw, Founder of Spell Caster Ghost Tours

April 8, 2023 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Growing up, Gretchen Upshaw had a fascination with the paranormal. In 2014, she took a ghost tour on her trip to New Orleans and realized that being a ghost tour guide was her next course in life. When she went back home to Austin, she announced to her friends that she was going to leave her job as an Executive Director for a culinary school, move to New Orleans, and become a ghost tour guide, which she did about 6 months later. Two months … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Christmas, Civil War, Drinking, Fashion, Film, History, Interview, New Orleans, Restaurants, Texas, Walking tour

Saddle Up for Wild West Appeal and an Array of Happenings with Cheyenne, WY’s Exciting Event Lineup for 2023

April 4, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

Cheyenne, WY, a booming capital city and icon in the American West announces its 2023 calendar of events. This year, the lineup includes the return of several beloved annual festivals, culinary celebrations, and the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration, Cheyenne Frontier Days, ideal for visitors and locals of all ages. Located approximately 90 minutes north of Denver, the "Magic City of the Plains" beckons travelers to saddle-up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Beer, Christmas, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Festival, Flea Market, Food and Wine, History, Museum, Music, National Park, Restaurants, Saloon, Shopping Mall, Wyoming

This Winter Visit Some of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Yucatán

January 12, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

Photo courtesy of Yucatan's Ministry of Tourism. Mérida, Yucatán, January, 2023.- Looking to escape extreme weather this winter? With an average temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit, the state of Yucatán offers the ideal climate for holiday season seaside vacations. Yucatán's pristine beaches have been awarded "Platinum Beach" by the Mexican Institute for Standardization and Certification, joining the select list of the best strands in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Biosphere, Caribbean, Christmas, Culture, Fishing, Food and Wine, Holiday Season, Mexico, Museum, Palm Trees, Paradise, Rainforest, Sailing, Sand, Sports, Tropical Paradise, Wildlife, Yucatan Peninsula

It’s Never too Early to Book a Winter Dude Ranch Vacation!

December 20, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

It may seem too early to start thinking about snow and winter! That means holidays, winter break, the new year and some craziness thrown in with all of that! Here at the Dude Ranchers' Association, we think the best gifts don't support designer logos nor do they come from big box stores. We feel one of the true meanings of the holidays is families spending time together, away from the hustle and bustle of the overcrowded shopping malls and there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Bicycle, Christmas, Colorado, Drinking, Fishing, Food and Wine, Idaho, Lodge, Montana, National Park, Photography, Rocky Mountains, Romantic, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, Wildlife, Winter Travel, Wyoming

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