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High Peaks Resort Offers 3 Distinctive Lodging Options in Lake Placid Village

May 20, 2018 by Steve Mirsky1 Comment

Tucked above Main Street overlooking the shores of Mirror Lake The Resort at High Peaks was originally built as the Lake Placid Hilton in 1980 to accommodate Winter Olympics crowds. Much later in 2008 it experienced a rebirth with a complete overhaul redeveloping every aspect of the property except its original footprint. The Resort at High Peaks exudes a lake front retreat vibe rather than in-town hotel until you descend a stairway to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beer, Coffee, Cruising, Drinking, Fishing, Ice Cream, Lodge, Museum, Resort, Restaurants, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Spa, Sports, Village, Walking tour

4 top horse racing events in Great Britain

March 22, 2018 by Ahmed BLeave a Comment

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in Great Britain and there are some truly iconic events to watch throughout the year. From the stamina-sapping thrills and spills of the Grand National at Aintree to the excitement of The Derby at Epsom, the country boasts a wealth of top class equine action. Read on for our top four recommendations of horse racing events worth visiting in Britain. The Grand National - Aintree Scheduled … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Britain, Castle, Cruising, England, Festival, Ireland, Sports, Wildlife

Soneva Fushi Launches World’s First 3D Astronomy Resort Program in the Maldives

March 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Leading luxury eco-resort becomes world's first to introduce state-of-the-art stargazing technology for guests New York - Soneva, the world-leading luxury resort operator, is the first in the world to bring the 3D astronomy experience to its guests, with the introduction of a brand-new Meade telescope at the Observatory at Soneva Fushi, its flagship resort in the Baa Atoll of the Maldives. Now, the resident astronomers at Soneva Fushi will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Australia, Beach, Biosphere, Chocolate, Cruising, Desert, Fashion, History, Ice Cream, Maldives, New York City, Resort, Technology, Thailand, Wildlife

Expedition Cruise Specialist Expands Program to Include New Trip to Chilean Fjords

March 10, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Vancouver – Following the announcement that One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) will be celebrating its 10th anniversary year with the addition of RCGS Resolute to its fleet in November 2018, the expedition cruise specialist has also revealed that it will be expanding its cruise program in 2019 to include several new itineraries in Chile. The first voyage of this new programme, which will also be the inaugural non-polar expedition on board RCGS … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Antarctica, Argentina, Biosphere, Canada, Chile, Cruising, Glacier, National Park, Norway, South America, Vancouver, Whales, Wildlife

Vikings Fourth Ocean Ship Named in Shanghai

March 9, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

930-Guest Viking Sun is the First Cruise Ship Ever Named on The Bund Los Angeles (March, 2018) – Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced that its fourth ocean ship, Viking Sun®, was officially named during a spectacular celebration on The Bund, in the heart of Shanghai. The ship is currently sailing Viking’s sold-out 141-day World Cruise from Miami to London, and its stop in Shanghai marks the first time one of Viking’s ocean ships has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Asia, Beer, Canals, China, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Europe, Germany, History, India, London, Los Angeles, Mediterranean, Music, North America, Norway, Restaurants

What’s New in Branson for 2018

March 5, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Branson has lots of theaters offering live shows with entertainment choices from Broadway songs to country music, Rock 'n' Roll, to magic and comedy! A trip to Branson is not complete without experiencing Silver Dollar City, an 1880-style award-winning theme park where you'll find authentic Ozarks history along with crafts, eateries, six festivals and a brand-new thrilling ride. Visitors can enjoy three Ozark mountain lakes, perfect for fishing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Beer, Chicago, Country Music, Cruising, Dancing, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, History, Lodge, Missouri, Music, Resort, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Shopping Mall

6 Tips on Prepping for a Trip Abroad

February 27, 2018 by Derek MLeave a Comment

Planning a vacation isn’t as easy as one might think, especially when it involves travelling abroad to a faraway destination. A lot goes into the travel plans and making sure everything is prepped and ready to go before embarking on this adventure. With six tips on prepping for a trip abroad, more people can get their plans set before ever setting foot on the cruise ship or plane. Set Transportation in Advance It’s never a good idea to show … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Cruising, Iceland, Taxi

Carnival Corporation Encourages Travel Writing Excellence In Support of Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition

February 5, 2018 by Dave3 Comments

The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Foundation is excited to announce that Carnival Corporation is making a major charitable contribution to support the annual Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition. Carnival Corporation, a Gold supporter of the SATW Foundation since 2015, will extend its annual $40,000 contribution through 2020, helping the non-profit SATW Foundation in its quest toward making the Lowell Thomas contest a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Alaska, America, Asia, Australia, Britain, Cruising, England, Europe, London, Los Angeles, National Geographic, New York City, North America

The Best Eats in Bermuda

January 22, 2018 by Allison Tibaldi5 Comments

Perhaps you’ve come to Bermuda for it’s pink sand beaches, blue sea and quirky knee-length shorts? Steal away from these worthy attractions and you’ll reap mouth-watering mealtime rewards. Bermuda’s food scene is discretely on fire. Islands of all sizes hold gustatory riches. Caribbean islands especially excel on the culinary front. They tend to be melting pots of flavor, attributed to the influences of centuries of invaders, pirates and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, Art, Avocado, Bahamas, Beach, Beer, Bermuda, Caribbean, Coffee, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, History, Jamaica, Maine, Restaurants, Sand

Curacao, One of my Favorite Islands in the Caribbean

December 25, 2017 by Dave26 Comments

Our introduction to Curaçao wasn't an awe inspiring inspirational place of stunning natural beauty (for instance a secluded white sand beach framed by a crescent shoreline and aquamarine waters). Rather it was in a rough part of Willemstad, the capital city. A friend and I found ourselves wandering around the dark streets late at night in search of food in a neighborhood near our hostel. We passed walls topped with razor sharp barbed wire - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Aquarium, Art, Beach, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canals, Caribbean, Cruising, Cuba, Dancing, Drinking, Flea Market, Food and Wine, Hiking, Hitch Hiking, Massage, Mountain Climbing, Museum

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