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A Grand Venue for Country Tunes

July 30, 2016 by Paul KandarianLeave a Comment

Even if you’re not a fan of the style, there’s something about live country music in the actual country that makes it vastly entertaining. I’m not into country music, but last summer, atop a nearly 10,000-foot mountain under a Colorado sky bluer than any I’d ever seen before, with snow-dotted southern Rocky Mountains on the horizon and nothing but fresh air and great tunes all around, I converted in a hurry. At least for that day. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Beer, Chicago, Colorado, Country Music, Festival, Food and Wine, Illinois, Journey, Mardi Gras, Music, National Park, New Orleans, Rocky Mountains, Sand, Shopping Mall, Texas, Walking tour

My Guide to the Algarve

July 27, 2016 by Becky YoungLeave a Comment

The Algarve seems to be getting a bad-rap lately.  People imagine hordes of European holidaymakers flocking there for their annual trip.  But that’s not the case, in my experience.  With its incredible red-cliffed coastline and beautiful, quaint little towns and villages, the Algarve has all the ingredients of the perfect relaxing holiday that you should be dying to go on. Where to stay Resorts are the accommodation of choice in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Beach, Caves, Chocolate, Drinking, Europe, Festival, Food and Wine, Golf, History, Massage, Portugal, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sand, Spa

Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival August 25-28th, 2016

July 22, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

The festival introduces a star-studded lineup and consummate hosts, including the premiere of Amazon’s “Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse” on opening night, along with a “Grilling Event at Sunset” ushered by renowned Restaurateur Rick Bayless at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, all set in the flourishing food city of Los Angeles WHAT Presented by Coastal Luxury Management and founding partners FOOD & WINE and Lexus, Los Angeles Food … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Chicago, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, Georgia, Greece, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Museum, Music, New York City, Restaurants, Santa Monica, Wine Tasting

Falles: Flowers & Fire

July 11, 2016 by Sarah EatonLeave a Comment

I was lucky enough to visit Valencia during its traditional Falles celebrations; it was a fantastic experience. Falles is a wild five-day fiesta held in commemoration of Saint Joseph.  The celebration is citywide and involves the entire community. Each neighbourhood has an organisation, thecasal faller, that work year long to support the celebrations. Each casal faller produces a construction known as a falla, which is eventually burnt. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Festival, Fireworks, Flowers

Twins Days Festival: Largest Annual Gathering of Twins in the World, Twinsburg, OH

June 25, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Holding the Guinness Book of World Records for the “Largest Annual Gathering of Twins in the World,” the theme of this41st Festival, will be "Twins Days - Twinfinity and beyond." Twinsburg, Ohio, June 20, 2016 - The 2016 Twins Days Festival will be held August 6th and 7th (9:00 am) at Glen Chamberlain Park, 10270 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, Ohio. This annual international event is recorded as the “Largest Annual Gathering of Twins in the World” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Festival, Fireworks, Food and Wine, Ohio, Walking tour

San Miguel de Allende Ready for “Sabores 2016”

June 16, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

New York, NY, June 15, 2016 – Mexico’s iconic colonial city, San Miguel de Allende, will host its annual Sabores (Flavors) of San Miguel fair from June 17 to 19 with nine chefs from different destinations and a plethora of cuisines. Taking place in the city’s Parque Juarez, the fair will offer visitors and locals several culinary activities, including wine tastings, showcases, conferences, live music and activities for children. Local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Coffee, Colorado, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Mexico, Music, New York City, Pizza, Restaurants, Wine Tasting

Celebrating the Best of Food & Film in Nova Scotia

May 26, 2016 by Golie AlemiLeave a Comment

Foodies and film lovers gathered to celebrate 'A Taste of Devour!' in Los Angeles, in one of a series of global events leading up to the Devour Food Film Festival which takes place in Nova Scotia in November 2016. Devour is the largest film festival devoted to all things culinary and cinematic arts. This epicurean celebration was first launched in Nova Scotia in 2009. What a perfect setting on the eastern Canadian shores - from a landscape … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beer, Canada, Culinary travel, Drinking, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Oyster, Restaurants, Seafood, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Celebrating King’s Day (Koningsdag) in Amsterdam

May 19, 2016 by Jacki Ueng4 Comments

Holland celebrated their own King's birthday (Willem-Alexander) for the 3rd year in a row in April 2016. This fun event is known as "Koningsdag" or "King's Day" and is held on April 27, a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Two of the Netherland's largest brands, KLM and Heineken, joined forces to celebrate this special occasion in variety of ways including bringing a lavishly decorated bright orange boat to the canals of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, America, Amsterdam, Beijing, Bicycle, Canals, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Festival, Flea Market, Helicopter, History, London, Markets, Music, Photography, Restaurants, San Francisco

A Surprise Weekend in Glorious Budapest

April 20, 2016 by David Leigh2 Comments

Everyone had just left. After celebrating my birthday and some basic tidying up we sat down for a moment. “Why don’t you check your email?” she asked. I took the hint. Taking out my iPhone I opened the email app. And there I saw confirmation I was flying to Budapest on Friday. Now that confused me - she was supposed to be attending a conference in Budapest the following month. She quickly filled me in on the details. She was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Beer, Bridges, Castle, Chocolate, Coffee, Drinking, Europe, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Germany, History, Hungary, iPhone, London, Museum, Music

Visit Detroit Today, Start Planning your Summer!

April 2, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Summertime in The D. It’s the perfect time to soak up the sun, along with all of the cars, culture, gaming, music and sports the metro area offers. Whether you’re a festivalgoer, a foodie or a sports fan (we’d prefer if you cheered for the Tigers) metro Detroit is the perfect spot for you. Detroit traditions like the Ford Fireworks, Woodward Dream Cruise and Detroit Jazz Festival will make your stay unforgettable. Grab your wagon, it’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Art, Baseball, Beer, Bicycle, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, England, Fashion, Festival, Film, Fireworks, Fishing, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Markets

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