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...]
Fun Under the Sun Just Got Much More Personal in The Bahamas
Eco-Hotel Openings, Major Resort Plans and Niche Excursions Heighten the Vacation Experience NASSAU, The Bahamas - December 16, 2010 - Sapphire waters, endless beaches and 'it's five o'clock somewhere' - you've heard it all before, right? Wrong. While beautiful beaches and Bahama Mamas are staples of any visit to The Islands Of The Bahamas, consumers looking for more personalized itineraries are in for a surprise as the destination transforms … [Read more...]
You are a donkey. I am a monkey. Sometimes we go up, and sometimes we go down. Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp.
I felt like I was caught up in a wild storm these past 2.5 weeks, in the middle of a flurry of constant adventure, sensory stimulus, and physical exertion. One constant though, was my experience of contrasts - contrasts between 1st class seating on flights (the benefit of standby travel with an airlines employee) and $2/night lodging; the incongruity between awe inspiring mountains and "checklist travelers" apparently unmoved by the quiet beauty, … [Read more...]
Gloria Huwiler: Actress
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...]
Curry Village Ice Rink at Yosemite National Park to Open Thanksgiving Day
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., November 26, 2010 - The Curry Village Ice Rink at Yosemite National Park will open on Thursday, November 25 ushering in the 2010-11 winter season. The Curry Village Ice Rink was established in 1928 when the Yosemite Winter Club flooded an unused parking lot. Now a permanent fixture, the rink is located in the western part of Curry Village, nestled below Glacier Point with views of snow-capped Yosemite icons such … [Read more...]
Christophe Harbour Announces Turtle Beach Bungalows
A New Boutique Caribbean Retreat on St Kitts ST KITTS, November 19, 2010 - The luxury lifestyle experts behind the exclusive Charleston-based Kiawah Island and Ireland's Lodge At Doonbeg are proud to announce the opening of Turtle Beach Bungalows, part of the emerging Christophe Harbour development on the Caribbean Leeward Island of St. Kitts. The island's most upscale property, Turtle Beach Bungalows is one of the first stages in … [Read more...]
Shell Vacations, Black Friday Sale
IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR: SHELL VACATIONS HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCES ITS ANNUAL BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL SALE Lowest Prices of the Year at 23 Premiere, Family-Friendly Resorts over Black Friday Weekend, With 12 Days of Giveaways to Excite Wanderlust Shoppers PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Nov. 10, 2010) - Tis the night before Black Friday, when all through the house, everyone is stirring, trying to find their mouse when what to their wandering eyes … [Read more...]
All Inclusive Deals, Bahamas
From the World's First Island Island-Inclusive Vacation to Boutique All-Inclusive Resorts, Travelers can Experience a Hassle-Free Bahamas Getaway NASSAU, Bahamas - Sept. 7, 2010 - Uncrowded beaches, eco-inspired lodging and blissfully tranquil surroundings may not sound like your typical all-inclusive resort experience; but travelers to The Bahamas can expect these simple pleasures in paradise on their next island getaway. Boutique resorts … [Read more...]
Notes On Ecuador
You open your eyes to find you are sitting in a cloud. The road is winding and as you pass each curve, the clouds gather, closer, until the fog outside the window is fresh and you can almost feel its powder settling into every crevice of your face. Occasionally flashes of green peaks, petals that curl upwards to grab onto the moist air. A comfortably slow conversation with your friend in the seat beside you, melancholic and then bright, like the … [Read more...]
Shell Vacations Hospitality Presents the First Ever Travelers Photo Talent Contest
SUBMIT YOUR BEST SIGHTSEEING SNAPSHOT AND WIN 'Share Your Pic, Win a Trip' for a Grand Prize Valued at $1,140 and One Trip Giveaway Each Week to Napa Valley, Las Vegas, Anaheim and Phoenix PHOENIX, ARIZ. (July 21, 2010) - Each year, professional and amateur photographers take countless vacation photos to remember the beautiful and memorable places they have traveled. Mysterious pyramids, tropical rainforests, ancient volcanoes, scenic … [Read more...]
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