Aruba is a Caribbean gem. The white sand beaches and crystal-clear blue water make it a legitimate standout. If you thought the Caribbean was all lush tropical foliage, you’re in for a surprise when you see Aruba’s desert landscape. Aruba is arid, but it’s loaded with stunning floral eye candy. Its famed Divi Divi trees act like a natural compass, dipping graciously in a southwesterly direction, given a push by Aruba’s steady trade winds. … [Read more...]
Visit California’s National Parks and Monuments From Your Couch As KCET Presents 7-Hour Presidents’ Day Huell Howser Marathon
Burbank, Calif. – KCET, the nation's largest independent public television station, announced today that on Mon., Feb. 19, beloved KCET host Huell Howser will return with a special "National Parks and Monuments" Presidents' Day Marathon highlighting the best of Huell Howser's CALIFORNIA'S GOLD and VISITING WITH HUELL HOWSER. The marathon will follow Howser up and down the California coast visiting popular locations such as Nixon's birthplace, … [Read more...]
Travel Etiquette 101: Your Guide to Tipping around the World
As a citizen of the world, your travelling mantra may revolve around two things: show respect towards other cultures and offer kindness whenever you can. So one of the appropriate things to do is leave tips after an amazing meal or a memorable service. But hold on to your money for now. Inasmuch as tipping feels good to the soul, it may do more harm than good. Not all countries appreciate it. The last thing you’d want during a trip is to find … [Read more...]
Colonial Melaka
What do you get when you mix Malay, Portuguese, Dutch, English, Indian, Japanese and Chinese? You get Melaka – a particularly diverse Malaysian town of about 500,000 inhabitants. And though the population is mostly Malay now, you’ll quickly notice the diversity in architecture, languages, people and foods. No wonder the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For anyone with an interest in history or culture, the city center of Melaka offers a … [Read more...]
Paint the Town Red at Georgetown’s 19th Annual Red Poppy Festival
Central Texas town to celebrate poppy season with three-days of family festivities (GEORGETOWN, Texas) Georgetown, Texas, the "Red Poppy Capital Of Texas," will celebrate spring and its signature red poppies with the 19th Annual Red Poppy Festival April 27-29th, in and around The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas. The town's association with the red poppy started when Henry Purl Compton (aka "Okra"), who served in the American … [Read more...]
The Best Eats in Bermuda
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...]
The Hottest Spots In Amsterdam You Simply Have To Visit
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...]
New Brunswick, Canada Invites Travelers to Tackle Winter Head-On
Five Reasons to #ExploreNB this Snow Season NEW BRUNSWICK (January 2017) – With the highest snowfall in the Canadian Maritimes, winter in New Brunswick delivers a number of reasons for travelers to come out of hibernation and enjoy the province’s cold weather culture. From snow-filled outdoor adventures to festivals, here are just five ways to discover real winter in New Brunswick. Winter Glamping Ridgeback Lodge, located less than … [Read more...]
Mayor Garcetti Announces a Record-breaking Year for the L.A. Economy
LOS ANGELES —Los Angeles' economy continued to surge in 2017, as tourism, travel through LAX, and Port cargo broke all-time records yet again. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the record-breaking numbers today at LAX's Tom Bradley International Terminal, alongside Councilmember Joe Buscaino and leaders from the Los Angeles Convention & Tourism Development Department, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Los Angeles World Airports, and the … [Read more...]
Je Me Souviens Quebec / I Remember Quebec
“Quebec is the most beautiful city in North America I’ve seen.” – Sebastian Bach Leaving aside that Sebastian has quite clearly never been to Puebla, Mexico, I am inclined to agree with him. Quebec, indeed, is a most fanciful city, romantically trapped in an era long gone and full of Old World charm. I first visited it on a day trip from Montreal with my dad fifteen years ago. Dare I steal Quebec’s honored motto of “Je me souviens” (I … [Read more...]
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