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5 Day Barcelona Itinerary for First-Timers: What to Do, Eat & Skip

June 25, 2026 by Aanchal Shukla2 Comments

Barceloneta Beach Afternoon

I landed in Barcelona with a broken suitcase wheel, a dead phone, and absolutely no idea what I was doing. It was my first solo trip to Spain, and I'd spent weeks reading guides that all said the same thing: "Visit the Sagrada Familia before 9 AM for the best lighting." Helpful? Sure. But not exactly the kind of advice that prepares you for the moment you step out of the metro into a plaza full of strangers, with the Catalan sun on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Beach, Beer, Coffee, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Palm Trees, Restaurants, Romantic, Sand, Seafood, Spain, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Craig Pavlus, CEO and Founder of Pavlus Travel

June 25, 2026 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Craig Pavlus is the CEO and founder of Pavlus Travel & Cruise and one of the most recognized figures in U.S. luxury travel. He began his career at Trans World Airlines (TWA) as a ticket and gate agent, rising to President of TWA Getaway Vacations and later Senior Vice President of Marketing. That front-to-back industry experience — from customer service to executive strategy — shaped the way Pavlus Travel has operated for 32 years. Q. You … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airline, Art, China, Chocolate, Cruising, Culinary travel, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Ice Cream, Internet, Los Angeles, Luxury Travel, Music, Oakland, Restaurants, Romantic, Sailing, Solo Travel, Sports

San Diego: A Fine Dining and Food Festival Destination

May 20, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

SAN DIEGO, CA — While San Diego's tacos and burritos are legendary, they're only one facet of the city's diverse culinary scene. In recent years, San Diego has emerged as one of the country's most exciting fine dining destinations, thanks to several innovative chefs and restaurateurs who have received both international and national acclaim — and the city itself was named one of the top food cities in the U.S. in Conde Nast Traveler's 2025 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Baja California, Beach, California, Carmel, Celebrity, Culinary travel, Drinking, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, France, Ice Cream, Italy, Lifestyle, Mediterranean, Oyster, Paradise, Philippines

Explore Branson (MO) for Memorable Family, Patriotic Trips in Missouri Ozarks this Spring, Summer

May 15, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

Ideal for multi-generational travel, golfers, veterans, outdoor lovers, those wanting to celebrate America BRANSON, MISSOURI – May 15, 2026 – Few destinations in the U.S. are as family friendly and patriotic as Branson, a multi-faceted vacation sweet spot that is known for its live entertainment theatres, scenic beauty, celebration of veterans, multi-generational attractions, and its 11 golf courses (including the top four in Missouri). At … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Castle, Country Music, Fireworks, Fishing, Food and Wine, Golf, History, Ice Cream, Journey, Missouri, Music, Natural History, Pizza, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, Sports, Train Travel

Seventh Annual Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival Returns January 2026 for a Weeklong Celebration of Culinary Excellence

January 3, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

From Celebrity Chef-studded Signature Events to Exclusive Collab Dinners and Hands-on Classes, the 2026 Festival Features Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Ever-growing Reputation as a Culinary Destination FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA — The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival (VLFWF) returns January 19–25, 2026, for its seventh annual celebration of culinary excellence in Greater Fort Lauderdale. This year’s festival … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Asia, Beach, Celebrity, Drinking, Festival, Florida, Food and Wine, Ice Cream, Music, Peru, Restaurants, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

After London’s Pink Ball, Vilnius Stages a Three-Day Pink Takeover

December 10, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Photos by Go Vilnius. The Vilnius Pink Soup Fest, which has attracted 93,000 visitors in 2025, is expanding into a three-day celebration of Lithuania's cold pink soup, šaltibarščiai. December, 2025 – Vilnius, Lithuania. As the British Museum prepares for its Pink Ball, the Lithuanian capital is set to continue the pink tradition next spring. After a record-breaking year, the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest, inspired by the country's iconic cold … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Britain, Culinary travel, Culture, England, Festival, Frankfurt, Germany, Ice Cream, London, Museum, Paris, Restaurants, Sports, Walking tour

Fjällbacka, Western Sweden – October 2025

October 1, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is one of the more picturesque towns along Western Sweden - located about a 90 minutes drive north of Gothenburg. Colorful buildings line the harbor - and on a clear and warm day this is the perfect spot to enjoy an ice cream or duck into any of a number of specialty shops here. Fjällbacka is also well known among Swedes because the country's top selling crime novel author, Camilla Lackberg sets her novels here. She is most known for her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Crawdad, Culinary travel, Fishing, Ice Cream, River Rafting, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sweden, Village, Walking tour

Travel Expert: 10 Europe Money Tips Worth Remembering

September 20, 2025 by Dave1 Comment

Summer is at its end in Europe, and the heat can make it harder to think clearly, especially when you’re juggling train schedules, restaurant menus and payment options in a new country. "In Europe, the small things can shape your whole trip, a bit of preparation means more time enjoying and less time sorting out the unexpected, whether it’s how you pay, where you eat, or getting around smoothly." - Andrea Moradei, founder of the Italian wine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Coffee, Euro, Europe, Ice Cream, Markets, Passport, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Visa, Wine Tasting

Orange County, N.Y., Orchards are Bursting with Ripe, Juicy Apples for You to Pick

September 1, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Harvest varieties from Gala and Fuji to Freiherr von Berlepsch. Ever Tasted a LudaCrisp? ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Attention fall fanatics! Get ready for cool breezes, sweater weather, and baskets full of apples ready to be picked. Autumn in Orange County, N.Y. is apple season, and there’s no better place to enjoy the crisp, sweet-tart fruit. “Nothing beats juicy apples bursting with flavor from Orange County, N.Y.!” said Amanda Dana, Director … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Culinary travel, Drinking, Film, Harvest, Ice Cream, Music, New York City, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Sensorio: The Seventh Heaven of Sight and Sound

August 1, 2025 by Tom BentleyLeave a Comment

Peanut butter and jelly, ice cream and cake. Things that have stood the test of time, and taste. But light and sound—those have been around much longer than the others, and their impact is elemental. At Sensorio in Paso Robles, you can feel that impact, sometimes in subtle tugging at your eyes and ears, sometimes in dazzling sweeps of color and feeling. Sensorio is Fourth of July with a graduate degree. Where it is, is the rolling hills of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, California, Ice Cream, Journey, Music, Walking tour, Wildlife

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