If you're caught moaning about the heat in some far-flung destination, you're often scoffed at. Accusations that you're "never happy" or that it's "alright for some" assume you're exaggerating, ungrateful or simply boasting when you dare to label a city or country "too hot" for you. Even the most seasoned travellers sometimes deal with discomfort in new environments - after all, not everybody was born to withstand incredibly hot temperatures. But … [Read more...]
Dizzying heights and Robot Wars in Dazzling Tokyo
Japan has always held a certain mystic for us in the western world. While it might be often be highly romaticised compared to the reality, Japan still holds many surprises, and you'll probably be surprised in ways you never expected. It cost the guts of €1200 for flights with BA as we flew in high season around April/May it was totally worth it. From the moment I stepped foot in Narita airport in Tokyo, I fell in love with Japan and its … [Read more...]
New Australian tourism campaign to help attract international visitors to wine regions
Wine Australia has partnered with Tourism Australia in a $36 million marketing campaign in the USA aimed at boosting interest in Australia as a tourism destination. The unique campaign, backed by $1.5 million from the Australian Government's $50 million Export and Regional Wine Support Package (the $50m Package), was officially unveiled with a new ad broadcast to a TV audience of more than 100 million people during the 'Super Bowl' (Big … [Read more...]
Sheraton Bay Point Resort: Florida’s Tranquil Retreat in Panama City Beach
Tucked away in tranquility overlooking the serene saltwater tidal estuary of St. Andrew's Bay flanked by Florida's most popular State Park and 7 mile barrier Shell Island in the distance, Sheraton Bay Point Resort is also just a shuttle bus away from the bustling beach front strip of Panama City Beach. Originally built and operated under different brands, Sheraton took over the Bay Point Resort in 2015 with a $30 million overhaul … [Read more...]
Margaritaville Resorts Announces $250M Destination Resort in Nassau, Bahamas
Margaritaville at The Pointe Development is Underway: Will Feature Margaritaville Beach Resort, Luxury Oceanfront Residences, Marina, Water Park, Spa & More Orlando, Fla. – Margaritaville Holdings has announced the brand is bringing its authentic lifestyle experience to the Bahamas’ capital city with Margaritaville at The Pointe, a $250 million, six-acre development. Already under construction and expected to begin a phased opening in … [Read more...]
Nice to “meat” you in Tokyo
An interview with Tokyo's hottest up-and-coming restaurateur Keisuke Inoue Most people automatically think “sushi” when Japanese cuisine is mentioned. However, Japanese food is much bigger than just raw fish and rice. It is an entirely different food culture than we in the west are accustomed to. Just check out these stats on Japan’s stunning restaurant scene: Japan boasts more than twice as many restaurants per capita than the US (1 for … [Read more...]
Red Lion Inn is Your Quintessential Berkshire Getaway
Classic New England villages in The Berkshires of western Massachusetts are typically defined by walk able centers with family run storefronts clustered around the library and post office flanked by towering gnarled centenarian maples & rugged foothills as a backdrop in the distance. Stockbridge is a post card example with the added distinction of having the Red Lion Inn anchoring the corner of Main and South Streets. Originally … [Read more...]
Wining and Dining My Way Through the Mandalay Bay
Like many of the luxury resorts of Las Vegas, the Mandalay Bay has a wealth of ways to entertain and amuse its guests. Naturally there's an expansive casino, where rollers high and low can thrill to the spin of the wheel and the flip of the cards. There's the Shark Reef Aquarium, which has plenty of teeth (piranha tank, anyone?) to sink your sights into, plus stages plumb-filled with stars, like Nashville Unplugged, where stories mix with songs … [Read more...]
Climbing the Holy Mountain (Sri Pada), Sri Lanka
The Journey (Kuruwita-Erathna route) The journey begins from a small town called Kuruwita located 82 km from Colombo in Sri Lanka. Kuruwita is on the Colombo – Ratnapura main road and situated 9km before Ratnapura. To reach the trail head you approach a small hamlet called “Adavikanda”. The nearest town to this sleepy village is Erathna; one proceeds left at the clock tower in Kuruwita and travels approximately 11 km. The road has signboards and … [Read more...]
How Sochi Became an All-Season Hotspot for Tourists
SOURCE: flickr.com Prior to the 2014 Winter Olympics, how many people had heard of Sochi? Outside of Russia, the answer is probably very few. When most people think of snow, skiing and snowboarding, they think of somewhere in Austria or Italy, at least if they’re in Europe. In the US, you can take advantage of lift pass deals like Fly and Ski Free and take to the slopes in Tahoe without spending a dime. Or, if you’re really adventurous, you … [Read more...]
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