Huwiler stays busy through her works in film and theatre and also promoting African artworks through her exhibitions in both New York and Los Angeles. We asked her a few questions about her acting career, interest in art and travels. Q. I read in the current edition of "Los Angeles" magazine a quote from Susan Holmes, a model who is married to a former bassist from Gun N' Roses. She says - "Rock stars and models have a lot in common. … [Read more...]
Travelzoo Announces ‘Wow Deal Destinations’ for 2011
NEW YORK, December 1, 2010 -- Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today announced five destinations its deal experts predict will offer the best travel value in 2011. The 'Wow Deal Destinations' are: Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula focus), Iceland, Bermuda, Las Vegas, and California's Central Coast. "We anticipate 2011 to be similar to previous years - travelers will be on the hunt for deals," said Gabe Saglie, senior … [Read more...]
Cherokee Hills Byway features five fall foliage spots to catch the colors of the season
From recreation to cultural, Cherokee Nation spotlights five scenic points along the 88-mile stretch of highway to take in the fall colors TAHLEQUAH, Okla., (November 18, 2010) --- A brilliant kaleidoscope of autumn colors are set to light up the Cherokee Hills Byway as illuminated by an 88-mile stretch of fall foliage running through Sequoyah, Cherokee, Delaware and Adair counties. The curtain of turning colors for the drive-thru theater … [Read more...]
Kauai: What’s Blooming on the Garden Isle
LIHUE, KAUAI - Kauai's ever-present tropical breezes rustle the trees in its mountains and valleys, adding rich warmth to the lush natural beauty of a place revered as the Garden Island. Inspired by Kauai's beautiful year-round weather, fall is an ideal time of year to experience the rejuvenation of being outdoors and active on an island that readers of one prominent travel publication have deemed to be the very best island in Hawaii. "Kauai … [Read more...]
Mainland Ecuador: A Traveler’s Delight
The Galapagos Islands are among the most popular tourist hot spots of South America, topping the list with Peru's Machu Picchu and the shared Brazilian/Argentine wonder, Iguazu Falls. As a consequence of the islands' appeal, mainland Ecuador is often relegated to a short stopover enroute to the coastal launching point. Visitors choosing to skip the continent and tour only the islands are missing a country with some of the most diverse tourism … [Read more...]
AWOL on the Appalachian Trail
AWOL on the Appalachian Trail by David Miller Join David as he hikes the length of the Appalachian trail - "through hikers" (those hiking the length of the trail assign themselves nicknames and his is AWOL. This is a good read for anyone considering doing this hike. Join AWOL he describes the day to day hiking that one would have on a hike of this magnitude - including stops, food, and the characters he meets. … [Read more...]
More Benelux Travels
It is so awesome to be able to travel between countries with no stops at borders. The only indication you've left one country and entered another one these days in the European Union is when the carrier on your mobile phone changes! The public transportation system works extremely well - you never have to wait very long for either buses or trains. Today's highlight was a visit to the picturesque town of Vianden. Cobblestone streets wind their … [Read more...]
Argentina to Chile border crossing in Patagonia
When you're high in the Andes, you can't help but be attuned to the scenery. Breathtaking, snow-capped peaks surround you, water rushes over falls as it hurries down the valleys, lakes brim with emerald water, and the world seems to spin just a little bit slower. Crossing through the Patagonia from Argentina into Chile is one of the best ways to explore the landscape and gives you a glimpse of the spectacular expanse that comprises the … [Read more...]
KAUAI VOTED HAWAII’S BEST ISLAND FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
LIHUE, KAUAI - When rating the Hawaiian Islands, the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine have spoken and their number one choice is again the beautiful Garden Isle of Kauai. For the second consecutive year and third year out of the past five, Kauai has earned the distinction of being named Hawaii's Best Island in the 2010 World's Best Awards announced by Travel + Leisure. "This award is shared by all of the people of Kauai who love our … [Read more...]
Colca Canyon, Peru – July 2010
The Colca Canyon Peru is one of Peru's treasures - a canyon so deep that only one other canyon in the world is deeper, a place so little visited yet its only 5 hours from Arequipa, Peru's largest southern city. Hiking trips can be arranged from Arequipa. Typically you can hike to the bottom from the canyon's rim in several hours along trails that switchback down the sides. The bottom of the canyon has an almost Mediterranean feel. There are fig … [Read more...]
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