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Moon Tahiti from Avalon Travel

January 1, 2011 by David StanleyLeave a Comment

Avalon Travel Publishing has launched the 7th edition of Moon Tahiti by David Stanley. Since 1989, Moon Tahiti has been the leading travel guidebook to French Polynesia and this new edition incorporates the latest restaurant, resort, and transportation news. Stanley has been covering the South Pacific for over three decades and he knows the region better than any other travel writer. Packed into Moon Tahiti’s 353 indexed pages are 53 maps and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: California, Food and Wine, Internet, Resort, Restaurants, Santa Catalina, South Pacific, Tahiti

Taras Bulba Restaurant, Moscow – January 2011

January 1, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

For an interesting dining experience try Korchma Taras Bulba, an authentic Ukrainian restaurant with multiple locations throughout Moscow. During one visit we found ourselves eating Ukranian food in Russia while ordering from a menu written entirely in Vietnamese. This restaurant seems to have menus in most of of the major languages of the world and the staff wanted to know what language we spoke as soon as we entered the restaurant so they could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Food and Wine, Moscow, New York City, Restaurants, Russia

SpaFinder Names Top 10 Global Spa Trends for 2011

December 22, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

President Susie Ellis Predicts "Aging-Raging," An Explosion of Spa Brands, A Liberal Dose of Salt, and Dubs 2011 'The Year of Asia' Click here for a detailed version of SpaFinder's 2011 Spa Trend Report. NEW YORK, NY - December 22, 2010 - SpaFinder, Inc., the global spa and wellness resource, today announced its annual spa trend forecast, now in its eighth year. SpaFinder's Spa Trend Report identifies global spa trends that will influence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Asia, Canada, Caves, Celebrity, China, Culinary travel, Culture, Europe, Farming, Food and Wine, Garden, India, Internet, Japan, Lifestyle, Maldives, Markets, Massage, New York City

Market City Cafe – A Taste of Italy

December 19, 2010 by Carolan NathanLeave a Comment

Una Festa Italiana Probably one of the best ways to sample Italian wines is in a pairing with Italian cucina especially when chefs of note are involved in the preparation and choices, and so it was one evening. To celebrate the coming Holiday season this very special event took place at Market City Cafe in Burbank, California. Together the Executive Chefs from the MCC Hospitality Group joined forces to produce a superb repast -seven … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: California, Chocolate, Christmas, Food and Wine, France, Holiday Season, Italy, Los Angeles, New York City, Restaurants, Seafood, Spain, Tuscany, Wine Tasting

You are a donkey. I am a monkey. Sometimes we go up, and sometimes we go down. Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp.

December 10, 2010 by ElizabethLeave a Comment

I felt like I was caught up in a wild storm these past 2.5 weeks, in the middle of a flurry of constant adventure, sensory stimulus, and physical exertion. One constant though, was my experience of contrasts - contrasts between 1st class seating on flights (the benefit of standby travel with an airlines employee) and $2/night lodging; the incongruity between awe inspiring mountains and "checklist travelers" apparently unmoved by the quiet beauty, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Chicago, Christmas, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hiking, Himalayas, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, Music, Nepal, North America, South America, Spain, Trekking, Village, Visa

New Orleans Wine & Food Experiences sets Plans for 2011

December 9, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Kindred local ingredients and chefs top the program; champagne makes a huge splash ( www.nowfe.com ) (December 9, 2010) New Orleans, Louisiana - Grab your fork and your corkscrew, the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, which ranks in the Top 10 Food & Wine Destinations in the U.S. and fourth in the World according to the TripAdvisor Annual Travelers Choice Destination Awards, has announced plans are underway for the upcoming 2011 event. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beer, Culinary travel, Festival, Food and Wine, Louisiana, New Orleans, Restaurants, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Bike Switzerland on your Honeymoon

December 8, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Give yourself the best active honeymoon possible by cycling across Switzerland ! Not as hard as you imagine: with our 'Lite Route', you'll be cycling on flat, car-free cycling paths for 3 to 5 hours each day. And if that's too much, consider using one of our electric bikes, and you'll go further and faster. For more information visit: www.bikeswitzerland.com A Bike Switzerland Honeymoon includes: - All accommodation in 3 & 4 star … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Bicycle, Colombia, Fashion, Film, Food and Wine, Honeymoon, North Carolina, Switzerland

Neil Mandt: Actor, Producer & Traveler

December 7, 2010 by Dave1 Comment

From multi-Emmy winners Neil and Michael Mandt comes a new series about travel, adventure and family - the thrill of irresponsibility and the agony of pursuit. "Next Stop for Charlie" spotlights Charlie (Neil Mandt), a bathroom supplies salesman whose hobby as a world traveler is tapped by a rich aunt after her son, Erik (Erik Adolphson), quits college and decides to cavort around the globe with an unlimited credit card. Charlie is hired to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, Beer, Britain, Drinking, England, Festival, Film, Florida, Food and Wine, Hollywood, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Michigan, Music, Naked, Paris, Restaurants

The Italian Lakes

December 2, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Italian Lakes by Damien Simonis and Belinda Dixon region is located in the northern part of Italy, in part bordering Switzerland. From Bellagio along the shores of Lake Como to the best of Lake Maggiore this guide highlights the outdoor beauty of this particular region its culture and food and drink. If you are seeking inspiration this region certainly does not disappoint with its stunning blue lakes set against the jaggedness of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Italy, Switzerland

Kimberly Fisher: Model, Travel Writer & Philanthropist

December 2, 2010 by Dave1 Comment

Kimberly Fisher writes for a number of travel publications and is a prolific traveler. She is also involved with a number of charities (see her bio at the end of this interview). Recently we had the opportunity to ask her about some of her projects, travel advice and travel writing.   Q. What was your initial inspiration for traveling? My family has always been very nomadic. We grew up in Alaska and my parents, being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Alaska, Beach, Bicycle, Caribbean, China, Food and Wine, France, Hiking, Interview, Italy, Korea, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Massage, Monaco, Rainforest, Restaurants, Tahiti, Travel Blogging, Travel Book

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