Journeys of a Lifetime The strong winds that blow from the highest point of the Malvern Hills orchestrate their own music and as I stood on the Worcestershire Beacon, the words of Sir Edward Elgar who was born within sight and sound of these ancient limestone hills came to mind, "there is music in the air, music all around us and you simply take as much as you require." Then there are the magnificent views; to the east, the smooth curve of … [Read more...]
Get-Aways for the Holiday Season 2010
London and York, two essentially English Hotspots! Many people celebrate the holidays in their own homes that can sometimes be absolutely marvellous, and sometimes not so especially when much planning and work are incurred. Of course, if you are smart, you will check the brochures and airlines for another way to enjoy the holiday season and I am happy to share two wonderful venues with you. Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill Set in … [Read more...]
The Napa Valley Cultivates a Bounty of New Guest Experiences
America's Great Wine Capital Helps Guests Discover a Rich Variety of New Travel Offerings this Fall and Winter NAPA, Calif. (October 6, 2010) - Fresh new offerings make it easy to experience the art of living well in the Napa Valley, especially during the celebrated 'crush' and winter travel seasons. As North America's only Great Wine Capital of the World, the Napa Valley is home to a welcoming community wholly dedicated to sharing its natural … [Read more...]
Houdini Seance Evening at The Magic Castle, Los Angeles
"Open sesame." I asked the secret passageway through the bookcase to reveal itself. "Open sesame!" I commanded, an octave lower. Nothing. I looked at my friends, the ten of us pressed close together in the bustling hallway, but they were all there for the first time as well. I stomped my foot. "OPEN--" The creaky bookcase swung open, and we hurriedly followed the guide inside. For my fortieth birthday I had decided to celebrate with the Houdini … [Read more...]
28th AMERICAN WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Universal Studios
THE TABLE IS SET FOR 28th ANNUAL AMERICAN WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 2010 Luxury-Travel Auction Is Icing on the Cake At Puck / Lazaroff Charitable Foundation Event LOS ANGELES, CA - Sept. 22, 2010 - The countdown is on to the epicurean event of the season, the 28th annual American Wine & Food Festival, benefiting Los Angeles Meals on Wheels. On Saturday, Sept. 25, the nation's top chefs will treat L.A.-area food and wine enthusiasts to a … [Read more...]
Parrot Heads to Rock in Key West Nov. 4-7
KEY WEST, Florida Keys -- Several thousand fans of singer/songwriter/author Jimmy Buffett, known as Parrot Heads, are making an annual pilgrimage to the subtropical island that inspired many of Buffett's hits. The 19th annual Parrot Heads in Paradise Meeting of the Minds convention, titled "Gypsies in the Palace" after a Buffett tune about rowdy guests, is scheduled Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 4-7, in Key West. Buffett's home during some of … [Read more...]
LA. Bus Tour Traces Film Noir’s Path from James M. Cain’s Fiction to the Screen
WHAT: Esotouric's The Birth of Noir: James M. Cain's Southern California Nightmare tour WHEN: Saturday October 9, 12pm-4pm WHERE: Departing from Philippe The Original, 1001 Alameda, downtown LA COST: $58/person (15% off for KCRW or KPCC members) INFO: https://esotouric.com, 323-223-2767 LOS ANGELES- Southern California, 1931: Musing over fresh urban sprawl atop bulldozed orange groves and the bitter realization that you can't eat the … [Read more...]
Starline Tours reveals Hollywood’s nightmares
Starline Tours reveals Hollywood's nightmares on celebrity streets during Halloween month - Crime Scenes and movie locations are featured throughout October on Movie Stars' Homes Tour HOLLYWOOD, CA-September 13, 2010-Halloween wasn't invented on the big screen but there's no better place than Hollywood get into the spirit of the season. From vampire bites on wax celebrities to an entire hotel-turned haunted mansion, Hollywood goes to the … [Read more...]
Mainland Ecuador: A Traveler’s Delight
The Galapagos Islands are among the most popular tourist hot spots of South America, topping the list with Peru's Machu Picchu and the shared Brazilian/Argentine wonder, Iguazu Falls. As a consequence of the islands' appeal, mainland Ecuador is often relegated to a short stopover enroute to the coastal launching point. Visitors choosing to skip the continent and tour only the islands are missing a country with some of the most diverse tourism … [Read more...]
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
We recently visited Francis Ford Coppola's winery and estate (Francis Ford Coppola Winery) in northern Sonoma County which with good traffic is about 1 hour and 20 minutes north of San Francisco California. The location is a rather bucolic one, the winery is nestled against the hills surrounded by vineyards. We have visited hundreds of wineries over the years; this one is unique. While wine is the focus of their operations here, the estate offers … [Read more...]
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