Hola, amigos! Pack your bags, lace up your comfortable shoes, and don your best hat, because we're going on a whirlwind journey through the vibrant city of Valencia, Spain. Ready for a day full of architectural gems, tantalizing tastes, and stunning sights? Let’s dive in! Morning: A Highlight Reel of the City Mercado Central: The Heartbeat of Valencia Start your day at the heart of Valencia - Mercado Central, one of the largest indoor … [Read more...]
Unforgettable Family Holidays: 7 Fun Destinations for Your Next Getaway
Family vacations offer an exceptional opportunity to make lifelong memories, establish friendships, and embark on thrilling activities together. Planning the ideal family vacation can be exciting and challenging as you strive to choose a destination with everything for everyone. To make your life easier in your search for an exceptional family vacation, we have developed a list of seven exciting destinations that appeal to each family … [Read more...]
Getaway Trip, Sonesta Redondo Beach
Needing a break from wine work and with Los Angeles always a relaxing and therapeutic drive away, I scheduled a mid week getaway to Sonesta Redondo Beach. This beachside resort is within about a 20 minute drive from LAX. And for those wanting to enjoy Southern California's mild year-round coastal climate and its 'fit' lifestyle, the resort is conveniently located across from the Strand, a bike and pedestrian path which runs up to Malibu. Bicycles … [Read more...]
Gretchen Upshaw, Founder of Spell Caster Ghost Tours
Growing up, Gretchen Upshaw had a fascination with the paranormal. In 2014, she took a ghost tour on her trip to New Orleans and realized that being a ghost tour guide was her next course in life. When she went back home to Austin, she announced to her friends that she was going to leave her job as an Executive Director for a culinary school, move to New Orleans, and become a ghost tour guide, which she did about 6 months later. Two months … [Read more...]
Functional and sophisticated base from which to enjoy Chester
Moxy Hotels, as a brand of Marriott, are designed to stand out from the crowd and Moxy Chester is no different. Just a five-minute walk from the city centre and train station, first impressions upon arriving at the hotel are positive. Themed throughout with stylish nods to its locality near the racecourse, a stunning steel horse installation and series of murals themed on racing set the vibe for our stay. A unique artist’s interpretation of … [Read more...]
My Visit To Israel
The best way to visit Israel is with a fluent Hebrew speaker. That’s why I brought my thirteen-year-old son along, since he goes to a Jewish Day School and spends half each day speaking only Hebrew. Unfortunately, I had over-estimated his capabilities, so taxi rides often consisted of pointing and repeating English words with Israeli accents. If my son hadn’t thought that saying “Iz olright, Iz olright” with an Israel accent and considering that … [Read more...]
Russ Hedge, CEO of Hostelling International USA
Meet Russ Hedge, CEO of Hostelling International USA (HI USA) - The largest hostel network in the United States. HI USA was founded in 1934 and is a non-profit organization that offers hostel accommodations, activities and programs promoting inclusivity and diversity. Russ joins the interview to talk about how HI-USA is more than just an ordinary hostel that provides guests a bed to sleep in for the night. Q. Tell us about your journey into … [Read more...]
Play Airline Puts Iceland Within Reach of Budget Travelers
It’s a courageous move for an airline to begin flying new transatlantic routes during a transitional time for the airline industry, but that’s exactly what PLAY has done. This Icelandic airline was founded in Reykjavik in 2019 by a team with significant experience in the aviation industry. They started flying to Reykjavik from the East Coast of the United States in 2022. I recently flew PLAY’s daily nonstop service to Keflavik, Reykjavik’s main … [Read more...]
Jo Carroll, co-owner of Winchcombe Farm Holidays
Husband and wife Jo Carroll and Steve Taylor run Winchcombe Farm, a unique collection of six luxury holiday lodges in Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire. For more information, visit www.winchcombefarm.co.uk or call 01295 680190. Q. How did this business come about? We built our first holiday lodge, Will’s Treehouse, on the site of our former private nursery business, in 2017. We decided to go in a complete change of direction due to the … [Read more...]
Amazing Gift Ideas for People Who Love Japan
Is there someone in your life who is just absolutely obsessed with Japan? If so, you may find yourself scrambling to find a cool Japanese gift for their birthday or Christmas. You can start by checking out this list of gifts with a Japanese theme. That may help when it comes to choosing the perfect present. It doesn’t matter if you’re in search of something traditional, kawaii, or quirky, you’ll find ideas right here. A Geek in Japan “A Geek … [Read more...]
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