Spend a Long Weekend in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is an ideal Caribbean Island for a number of reasons; history - with buildings that date back to the 1520's there is no older "western culture" in the Western Hemisphere. Christopher Columbus claimed Puerto Rico for Spain in 1493. Food - Puerto Rican cuisine is Spanish & Caribbean influenced, outdoor activities, water sports, great beaches and ease of travel. Its a "fly and drive" destination. … [Read more...]
May’s Sizzlin’ News From Hawai’i, The Big Island
Hawai'i Island (May 3, 2011) - Spring has sprung on Hawai'i Island, where the yellow, red and salmon-colored blossoms of native 'ōhi'a lehua trees greet visitors in special abundance this time of year. Plan your spring fling now, and be inspired by Hawai'i Island's natural beauty all year long. ADVENTURES, ACTIVITIES & EVENTS Why Hilo? Fly Hilo! Hilo will welcome two new direct flights from California in June. United Airlines (operated by … [Read more...]
Culinary Institute Napa Japanese Tsunami Relief Dinner
This is a last minute event for Napa Valley California residents or those in the area, or those wanting to help support the Japanese Tsunami relief effort. Rising Sun, Raising Support Thursday, April 21, 2011 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CIA Students, Faculty and Staff Invite You to a Feast of Japanese Cuisine and Wines of the Napa Valley to benefit The American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund Location: … [Read more...]
Beyond the Great Wall
Beyond the Great Wall by Jeffrey Alford & Naomi Duguid A must have table book for anyone interested in Asian cuisine especially in China. 376 pages of recipes and insights into Chinese foods. This is not merely a cookbook - accompanying cultural and historical information with some background behind specific recipes is given. Mouth watering photos are included with many of the recipes. Both authors have been traveling to China for more than … [Read more...]
Wales: The Quiet Kid in the Corner
One of my pet travel projects is understanding "minority nations", the countries within countries. The UK has that in droves: Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and arguably, England itself. The thing is, I really could not find a distinction between Welsh culture and British culture at large. Sure, there's a language that they have that looks like anagrams or txtspk, but beyond that, what makes someone uniquely Welsh? Certainly not the pubs … [Read more...]
MGM Grand Las Vegas Hotel
If you are looking for the signature glamour and excitement of Las Vegas, a stay at the fabulous MGM Grand Hotel and Casino might be the ideal option. This hotel is known for its spacious, lavish interiors as well as excellent dining, world class blackjack games, superb entertainment and opulent rooms. With prices starting at just $99 a night for a standard double room, the MGM Grand provides Las Vegas extravagance at a price you can … [Read more...]
Dinner & Dancing: Brazil
This is a guest post from Rachel who runs Central Coast Foodie in San Luis Obispo, California USA. In regards to her mention of Capirinhas - we've been making those this week and using Germana, a traditional Brazilian Cachaca. Perhaps this is too strong a Cachaca, it certainly doesn't taste like the awesome ones I had down in Sao Paulo - if anyone has other recommendations let us know? This drink sure requires a lot of sugar! *** Happy Mardi … [Read more...]
The Europe Book
The Europe Book by Laetitia Clapton The tagline for this book is "a journey through every country on the continent" and this is certainly an appropriate description. Lonely Planet, long known for their detailed country guide books has put together a wonderful coffee table sized book organized by specific geographical locations within Europe. Each country is then highlighted with individual reviews and accompanying photos. This is part of their … [Read more...]
Enjoying the Cuisine
Mosaic restaurant is the "signature" restaurant at Zitahli resort. Each day we pop in for lunch and every lunch we order a Brazilian Capirinha. I fell in love with this drink after visiting Brazil in 09' and purposely seek it out when there is a bar at hand. Needless to say, seafood is a big part of the menu and its not often you can catch your own fish, fresh from the ocean the day before and have a fancy restaurant prepare it as your lunch. we … [Read more...]
Undiscovered Brunei
Brunei Darussalam (meaning an Abode of Peace) is a country that one often cannot even locate on the world map. When I told friends I was coming to Brunei one said "oh, why don't you also visit India since its so close." Others told me they had to look the country up on Google Maps. A geographical lesson is obviously in order. Brunei is located on the large island of Borneo and is surrounded by the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. The rest … [Read more...]
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