Malta is a series of tiny islands located about 80 kilometers south of Sicily and east of Tunisia in the Mediterranean. The country has a rich cultural history with both Islamic and Catholic influence. It was a part of the British Empire until 1964 when it gained independence. The charming capital city of Valletta is Europe's smallest and with 450,000 people living on the islands Malta is one of the world's densest populated countries. Valletta … [Read more...]
Going Green: Alaska Ecotourism
There is a rush to Alaska. In 1898 the stampede was for gold. Today visitors are heading to the 49th state seeking the ultimate wilderness experiences in a land filled with superlatives. Alaska is the largest and western-most state. It has the longest days, the biggest fish, the longest coastline, and the most extensive wilderness (53 percent). The challenge is how to balance over two million visitors a year with conservation ethics, … [Read more...]
Summer Holiday Spots Not To Miss In Europe
Planning a summer escape in Europe can be an overwhelming task. With so many places to explore, which one should you pick? If you need inspiration, have a look at the ideas below and discover the best destinations to check out. Barcelona, Spain Summer is the perfect time to visit Barcelona, one of Spain’s treasures. It is a great opportunity to revel in the beauty of the city’s architecture. The work of Gaudi will surely be unmissable. You … [Read more...]
Where To Go To Celebrate Your Retirement
You have worked all your life. Now that you have reached your retirement, it is time to spoil yourself a little. Work will no longer bother you and you will have more time on your hands. With plenty of destinations that hold a lot of promise, which one should be first on your bucket list? Keep on reading and we’ll recommend five of the best places to celebrate this wonderful new chapter of your life! Sri Lanka If you are looking for … [Read more...]
Second Annual Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival Announced for June 8-11, 2017
Vero Beach, FL —The Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival, the new ‘’Summer Sundance,” today announced the second annual cinematic celebration is scheduled for June 8-11, 2017. The Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival is the only U.S. wine and film festival of its kind outside of California’s wine country. The announcement was met with a standing ovation at the recent Indian River County Chamber Breakfast. Last year’s inaugural VBWFF received the … [Read more...]
Summer 2017 in Engadin St. Moritz, Switzerland
St. Moritz – With its array of sporting challenges, stellar events, five anniversaries, and an inspiring natural setting the Engadin mountain summer promises to be uniquely diverse in its contrasts. Engadin St. Moritz is now also providing an interactive, photo-realistic 3D map on its website for its summer season, too. As part of the Allegra Heimvorteil campaign, 125 hosts and personalities from the Engadin will be revealing their top tips in … [Read more...]
Penang – An Embodiment of Creative Disruption
George Town, Penang Much like the street art and street (“hawker”) food that seem to serve as the first definition of modern day Penang, the city is one that is best experienced through the senses. Though the city is still trying to create an identity for itself after it was stripped of such comfort during WWII, it is using vibrant, creative solutions to tell its history, share its beauty and humor, and redevelop itself as Malaysia’s thriving … [Read more...]
SFO to Manchester Flight Launch!
I recently had the pleasure of attending a reception to celebrate Virgin Atlantic's new direct route from San Francisco to Manchester. The event was held at the residence of the HM Consul General Andrew Whittaker who made the announcement, followed by an evening of mingling with journalists. British food and cocktails kept flowing through the evening as we celebrated this momentous occasion for who doesn't want more non-stop flights from the … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways + Qatar Tourism Authority Offers Free Doha Stopover to Passengers in Transit
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways has launched a unique stopover package in partnership with Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) to promote and market Qatar as a destination of choice for international travelers. The program offers transit passengers the opportunity to discover Doha with free luxury hotel stays and complimentary transit visas. The unique offer is part of a broader campaign called +Qatar that aims to encourage all transit passengers to add … [Read more...]
Far from the Madding Crowd – Our Half Day Jaunt in San Francisco
Where do you go with half a day to kill in San Francisco? We decided to eschew some of the more touristy hotspots and headed to Potrero Hills, the Mission District and SoMa to see the real San Francisco. We drove into the city on a Sunday morning when parking is free, arriving at around 10am. At that time in the morning, we were still lucky enough to find parking, although it was filling up fast. Our first stop: 18th Street, Potrero Hills. … [Read more...]
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