Delicious food, wine, culture, history, outdoor adventures and nature: here is my ultimate Winnipeg travel guide! Ultimate Winnipeg Travel Guide! Winnipeg was once open prairie land, a region that aboriginals used as a trading center long before the arrival of Europeans. Situated at the bottom of the Red River Valley and Assiniboine River, Winnipeg’s landscape is still as beautiful today as it once was. Named the “Chicago of the North”, … [Read more...]
What’s New in Minneapolis – Summer 2018
Minneapolis – Summer time in Minneapolis is festivals, concerts, biking, dining on patios, the X Games, riverfront fireworks and so much more. It’s also a booming time for new museums, water taxis and even axe throwing in this six-time #1 Park System in the U.S. winner. With this Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up, here are highlights of what’s new in Minneapolis and the surrounding area this summer: Bell Museum The Bell Museum, … [Read more...]
The Asbury Hotel Brings a City to Life
In a city working to transform itself, The Asbury Hotel in Asbury Park, New Jersey signals a bright future. Funded by lender-developer iStar and operated by Salt Hotels, The Asbury is the first hotel to open in the city in over 50 years. Inhabiting an old Salvation Army apartment building, the unique, community-focused hotel epitomizes Asbury Park’s revitalization. For much of the 20th century, Asbury Park was a popular beach resort city. … [Read more...]
Top 5 Best Things to do in Amsterdam With Kids in 2018
If you're planning to travel in Amsterdam with kids, here are five ideas you could consider. First of all, there are so many beautiful buildings to see in Amsterdam. Kids aren't always up for a lot of walking, but there's a creative way to inspire them. Why not try a Canal Pizza Cruise? This 90 minute boat cruise explores Amsterdam's canals, serving bread and olives, pizza, and Ben & Jerry's ice cream along the way. The beer, wine, and soft … [Read more...]
Tai Chi in China
Our dear tai chi master, Dr. Paul Lam, and his partner Hazel invited us to join them as part of a small group on a two-week tai chi workshop/tour of China. Dr. Lam said he designed the trip to be “fun and serious, leisurely and exciting, like the yin and yang of tai chi.” This design of contrasts generated a trip of remarkable paradoxes: Absolutely clean wide modern streets and filthy holes-in-the-ground bathrooms. Great Wall preserved … [Read more...]
Essential Smells, Essential Oils, Exploring the Lavender Fields of Provence with Viking Cruises
A highlight of a Viking cruise to Provence is a full-day excursion to the heart of southern France's lavender country. However, plan your trip accordingly - timing is everything when it comes to this aromatic plant. It must be sown at a certain time of year and harvested precisely during dry warm conditions. And for those coming to be inspired by its visual appeal, there is a certain time of year for that as well. The lavender fields hit their … [Read more...]
Vibrant LaGrange: Embrace the Surprise of this Sweet Georgia Downtown
LAGRANGE, GEORGIA- 2018--Annually millions, of people travel Georgia's Interstate-85, crossing the Georgia/Alabama line with no idea they are minutes from LaGrange's vibrant downtown, which puts the spotlight on mouthwatering food, energetic entertainment and opportunities for memory-making. Music to the ears Live music can be found every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at a number of pubs or venues around town, including Wild Leap Brew … [Read more...]
7 Best US Living History Museums
If you want a little more out of a vacation, take the kids somewhere history comes alive. More than just a collection of artifacts, living history museums bring history to life in a way that children remember long after the visit. Think walking along the streets our founding fathers did or touching 450-year-old buildings. Imagine mining for gold or driving the first motorized vehicle. These hands-on experiences put you in the middle of history … [Read more...]
What to see and do in Boise, Idaho
Currently the fastest-growing city in the US, downtown Boise also happens to be easily walkable, laid out in a grid with Grove Plaza at its heart and Julia Davis Park at its southern edge. Within the space of a short week, I got to explore some of the best the city has to offer. Street Art Head straight to Freak Alley (between 8th and 9th Streets closest to Bannock Street). Colorful styles of graffiti abound everywhere you look and the … [Read more...]
A Luxury Hotel Rises in Panama City, Panama: The Santa Maria Hotel & Golf Resort
The new Santa Maria Hotel & Golf Resort is a welcome addition to Panama City’s hotel landscape. Panama City is Central America’s most cosmopolitan capital and a fast-growing vacation destination. If you like luxury hotels with authentic local touches, you’ve struck gold. A Hotel With Indigenous Flair The hotel’s common areas are adorned with bold masks and colorful paintings made by indigenous artists. The 182 uncluttered rooms … [Read more...]
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