Mount Vernon, VA - Historic Mount Vernon invites visitors to experience a unique side of Civil War history at George Washington's home through a new walking tour, Mount Vernon in the Civil War, beginning April 2. Explore historic locations and listen to dramatic Civil War stories - from the life-risking efforts of the estate's earliest caretakers to battlefield cannon fire rumbling the Mansion! The Mount Vernon in the Civil War one-hour walking … [Read more...]
Undiscovered Brunei
Brunei Darussalam (meaning an Abode of Peace) is a country that one often cannot even locate on the world map. When I told friends I was coming to Brunei one said "oh, why don't you also visit India since its so close." Others told me they had to look the country up on Google Maps. A geographical lesson is obviously in order. Brunei is located on the large island of Borneo and is surrounded by the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. The rest … [Read more...]
Intro to Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is like a bright tapestry, woven from time, and enriched with the colors of history and culture. Some cities grow old and then slowly die. Santa Barbara never grows old, just more elegant and appreciative of its past. Words cannot begin to describe the intimacy and sophisticated flavor of this city, only experience and a stay here, can do that. In 1925 a devastating earthquake left the downtown in ruins. Santa Barbara rebuilt … [Read more...]
Norfolk a surprise of food, arts and other delights
For me, the best part of traveling has to be the delight of surprise, finding unexpected pleasures in places you thought you had a handle on, even if you haven't been there before. Norfolk, Virginia, provided that in a great, grand way on a recent trip I took there, as I found it a place with scenes of the culinary, arts and sports stripe. I'd gone thinking, perhaps as a stereotypically snooty Northerner, "Well, old, southern … [Read more...]
Cherokee Nation Salutes 150th Anniversary, Civil War
Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism 2011 season to salute the American Civil War's 150-year anniversary Civil War History Tour highlights the award-winning cultural tourism program's new season TULSA, Okla., (January 25, 2011) --- The Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism program is set to launch the 2011 season, which runs from March through October and features its four historically authentic cultural tours and a wide array of cultural … [Read more...]
Moon Mt. Rushmore
There is enough to keep one busy in the area of South Dakota around Rapid City for at least several weeks, although itineraries are presented for shorter trips. There's quite a bit packed into a relatively small geographical area - both natural and and man made attractions. Highlights of this guide book are of course Mt. Rushmore (one of America's most visited monuments with over 3 million visitors/year) but also Crazy Horse Mountain, Custer … [Read more...]
Everything is Coming up Cherry Blossoms at the Fairmont Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 20, 2011 - With the warmer weather quickly approaching, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. is ushering in spring with its signature Cherry Blossom Package. Available from March 25 through April 15, 2011, the Cherry Blossom Package offers overnight accommodations for two in a luxurious guestroom, complimentary valet parking and a box of assorted note cards featuring scenes of the capital's monuments and Cherry Blossoms by … [Read more...]
Greek Out!
What makes a trip memorable? The people? The places you visit? The events? What if everything falls into place? What if the trip is so good that it becomes your Best Trip Ever? This story takes places in sunny and beautiful Greece, in the hot summer month of August. I had received an email from one of my best friends from college who had decided to take his summer vacation a step further and get married in Greece. A few quick emails and phone … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Launches Service to Seoul, South Korea
HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines today spread its wings deeper into Asia, with the launch of its new nonstop service between Honolulu and Seoul, South Korea. Seoul represents Hawaiian's first destination on the Asia continent and its third Asia destination overall, having previously launched service to Manila (April 2008) and Tokyo (November 2010). Hawaiian's inaugural flight today to Seoul's Incheon International Airport began with a pre-flight … [Read more...]
Past Meets High-Tech Present in San Luis Obispo’s New Historical Tour Podcast
90-Minute Multimedia Walking Tour Explores Rich Roots of 'Happiest' USA Destination SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (January 03, 2011) -- People around the world recently learned of San Luis Obispo, CA thanks to its new, highly publicized designations as the 'Happiest Place in the US' (Thrive, National Geographic: 2010) and one of the top ten "Best Places to Retire" (Wall Street Journal, October 2010); but the idyllic destination, perfectly poised halfway … [Read more...]
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