The island of Gozo is known for having some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean while offering a less crowded environment than the neighbouring island of Malta. The weather is temperate most of the year and the waters are usually calm and clear, so it's a perfect destination for swimming, snorkeling, watersports, photography, sunbathing, and sheer relaxation. Of course, being an island that’s literally surrounded by beaches makes choosing … [Read more...]
Verona’s Vaunted Valpolicella Wines
The Valpolicella in Italy's Verona province is renowned for ancient palaces, fabled villas, architectural jewels like Stelle Hypogeum Church, and Valpolicella wines that inspired Ernest Hemingway to write Across the River and Into the Trees. Preserving the region's longstanding collaborative wine making traditions, Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella (Valpolicella Wine Board) was founded in 1924 and now brings together over 80% of the grape … [Read more...]
Mexico’s Riviera Maya Has a New Luxury All-Inclusive
El Cid Resorts recently unveiled Ventus, a sophisticated all-inclusive conveniently situated just outside Puerto Moreles 20 miles equidistant between Cancún to the north and Playa del Carmen to the south along Mexico's Riviera Maya. The concept of Ventus, El Cid's seventh property in Mexico and now the brand's most luxurious, came to life following the success of sister property and next door neighbor Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach … [Read more...]
Chile Producing Premiere Carmenere
Chile’s signature grape varietal arrived just before phylloxera hit Europe in the mid 19th century. With the country's new wine region just getting established, a few Carménère cuttings were imported and planted in the valleys of Santiago among Merlot vines. Despite the sparse rainfall and hot days, they immediately flourished in their new climate. Carménère was at first confused for “Chilean Merlot” until a 1994 DNA analysis revealed its … [Read more...]
Sizzlin’ News from the Island of Hawaii
Island of Hawaii (April 2018) - Adventurers can explore the island of Hawaii from the skies, taste fresh-roasted award-winning Kona coffee near farms where it is grown, and have dinner alongside mesmerizing views of the sun dipping beneath the horizon all in a single day! Before you begin planning the perfect excursion on the island, check out our details below on the activities mentioned above, along with the lowdown on new tours, hotel and … [Read more...]
Vikings Fourth Ocean Ship Named in Shanghai
930-Guest Viking Sun is the First Cruise Ship Ever Named on The Bund Los Angeles (March, 2018) – Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced that its fourth ocean ship, Viking Sun®, was officially named during a spectacular celebration on The Bund, in the heart of Shanghai. The ship is currently sailing Viking’s sold-out 141-day World Cruise from Miami to London, and its stop in Shanghai marks the first time one of Viking’s ocean ships has … [Read more...]
Why now is the time to visit Cyprus
After visiting the island of Cyprus last year (located in the far eastern reaches of the Mediterranean Sea) I became enchanted by it's beauty, the slower pace of life in the small towns, its food (including seafood) and drink and the mesmerizing beauty of it's beaches. I visited Pissouri (only about a 90 minute drive from Nicoscia). Pissouri allowed me to check off everything I was looking for in a relaxing Mediterranean … [Read more...]
Catalina Express Bids Fond Farewell to ‘Birthday Ride’ Promotion
Birthday Celebrants Have Until December 31, 2017 to Take Advantage of the Offer SAN PEDRO, Calif. – On its 30th anniversary in 2012 Catalina Express launched its "Birthday Ride" promotion and its "Birthday Island" partnership. Since then, the ferry company has been proud to continue the promotion for six years, which has resulted in nearly 500,000 registrations and 200,000 round-trip voyages. As with all good things, the popular … [Read more...]
Three Must See Sights in Northern Cyprus
Last summer when I mentioned to people I was planning a trip to Cyprus (Northern Cyprus as well), I often received blank stares or the question "where is Cyprus". A little geography is in order; the island is in the Mediterranean Sea - in the far eastern reaches south of Turkey and just west of Lebanon. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean after Italy's Sicily and Sardinia. I flew from Beirut, Lebanon - there are certainly … [Read more...]
Mountain Lines by Jonathan Arlan
Author Jonathan Arlan is bored; bouncing around from New York, to Tokyo ultimately to Europe - he becomes a wanderer. Eventually he spots a map while in Serbia. For some reason it 'speaks' to him - a red line that runs from Lake Geneva through the Alps ending in the Mediterranean Sea indicating a route of about 400 miles. His curiosity peaked, Not a likely candidate to make this walk (no prior outdoor experience, long hikes or knowledge of … [Read more...]
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