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Norwegian Cruise Line to Award 100 Teachers with Free Cruises

May 5, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

MIAMI (May 5, 2022) – In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2 – 6, 2022) and the countless devoted educators across North America, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the relaunch of its award-winning Norwegian’s Giving Joy™ recognition program, which provides educators with free cruises and a chance to win up to $25,000 for their schools. The annual program designed to highlight the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Bahamas, Canada, Cruising, Harvest, North America, Orlando, Resort, Sailing, Spa, Texas

Uganda is more than Idi Amin – The best safari destination in Africa

April 4, 2022 by Mateega BrendaLeave a Comment

This is what makes her the Pearl of Africa Uganda, 59 years independent, is a developing land locked country in the Eastern region of Africa. In the same region, she is surrounded by Kenya in the east, DR. Congo in the west, Tanzania in the south, South Sudan in the North and Rwanda in the south-west. With a growing population of 44 million people, 56 tribes, the former British colony boasts of immense diversity in culture, norms and ways … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Art, Bridges, Caves, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, England, Europe, Far East, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, Harvest, History, Journey, Kenya

Dollywood Announces New Resort Property, Half-Billion Dollar Investment Strategy

June 10, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (June 10, 2021) — Having just finished a decade of unparalleled growth, The Dollywood Company is embarking on an ambitious investment strategy that will see the Smoky Mountain vacation destination invest more than half a billion dollars over the next 10 years across its properties. Announced today, one of the first projects in the campaign is Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort, a 302-room property currently under … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Christmas, Festival, Food and Wine, Harvest, Lodge, National Park, Resort, Spa, Tennessee

10 Every Traveler Must do in Paris

May 13, 2021 by Faisal ButtLeave a Comment

Wow Traveling to Paris is a dream come true for people who yearn for beautiful sightseeing. From towering architectural marvels to sipping French wine and from unique paintings to mesmerizing beauty of nature, there are so many things to see and do in Paris. We’ve tried to whittle the list down to 10 essential things to do while visiting Paris so that you can set your itinerary accordingly. Go indulge in the following activities to experience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Bus Travel, Coffee, Cruising, Disneyland, Festival, Food and Wine, Harvest, History, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Paris, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Train Travel, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival Is in Full Bloom April 23 through June 7

May 10, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

More than Half a Million Flowers, New Dining Pass and Inspirational Entertainment Are Highlights Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (April 20, 2021) -- Springtime visitors to Dollywood, the world-famous theme park located in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, will find more than half a million flowers blooming throughout the park from April 23 through June 7, all part of the spectacular "Flower & Food Festival." The air is filled not only with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Celebrity, Christmas, Drinking, Festival, Flowers, Food and Wine, Harvest, Montreal, Music, National Park, North Carolina, Resort, Seafood, Spa, Tennessee, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Dalat, Vietnam, City of Flowers and Fun

April 1, 2021 by Dave3 Comments

We drove up from Mui Ne to Dalat - beginning at the coast with hot and humid temperatures passing by fields of dragon fruit plants. As we drove we began to climb into the mountains, leaving the dragon fruit farms behind, replaced by coffee trees growing on steep hillsides. It is refreshing to be in the mountains with the cleaner air and crystal clear skies. We arrived during the week of Tet, the Vietnamese and Chinese New Year and the city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beer, Coffee, Flowers, Garden, Harvest, Mountain Climbing, Paradise, Shopping Mall, Vietnam, Village, Walking tour, Waterfall, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife

The Most Unique Vineyard & Winery in the World

November 1, 2020 by Dave2 Comments

In 2002, Oenologue, Sébastien Thépénie responded to an ad to work at a winery in French Polynesia. Wait a minute. There is vineyard and a winery in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean? The answer is yes - on the remote Rangiroa atoll, one of the world's largest coral atolls. And certainly one of the most isolated vineyards on the planet. Today Sébastien oversees the viticulture and winemaking for Domaine Vin de Tahiti. This extremely unique … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Art, Beach, Drinking, Europe, Harvest, Palm Trees, South Pacific, Tahiti, Village, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Top 11 Ways Joi de Vivre Abounds in Southern Quebec

June 6, 2020 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

In a rough equidistance between Montréal and Quebec City as well as sharing a multistate northern U.S. border spanning New York State to Maine, Canada's Southern Quebec is renowned for unique gourmet experiences, distinctive lodging, and unspoiled natural beauty. Here are 11 can't-miss road trip worthy attractions to add to your GPS next time you head over the border: La Sucrerie de la Montagne Open year-round and designated an official … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Bakeries, Beer, Belgium, Bicycle, Bridges, Canada, Culture, Dancing, Dessert, Farming, Food and Wine, France, Harvest, Hiking, Journey, Lodge, Maine, Massage

Wines Deep in the Heart of Texas from Becker and Fall Creek Vineyards

May 7, 2020 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Becker Vineyards It all began when the Becker family began searching for a log cabin to renovate for their Texas Hill Country get away from their main residence in San Antonio. Inspired by travels abroad where they developed a passion for wines, the Beckers felt that central Texas was ripe for supporting more top quality vineyards. They purchased a cabin in 1990 on 46 acres of raw land and quickly discovered that native mustang grapes left over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Festival, France, Harvest, National Park, Sand, Texas, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Brazilian Cachaça trip Day Two-Rio Grande do Sul: Casa Bucco and beyond

April 18, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

I bounded out of bed on that second day. It was after 7, later than I’d expected to sleep. I opened the curtains in my room to let in the bright sun. A bright blue, cloudless sky greeted me. Breakfast at the pousada was traditional: a range of cakes, breads, and sandwich makings, as well as fresh fruit, juice, and coffee. With an urge to get on the road, knowing that it would take me almost two hours to reach Casa Bucco, I ate with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Beer, Brazil, Chocolate, Coffee, Drinking, Garden, Harvest, History, Pizza, Shopping Mall

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