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...]
Hangzhou: Marco Polo Called it the Most Magnificent City in the World
When I asked our guide to describe Hangzhou, he said: " We in China say, 'above is heaven; down here Hangzhou." His, were no idle words. They had a ring of truth. Marco Polo, the medieval traveller and the first Westerner to visit Hangzhou, was stunned with its beauty and described it as 'the City of Paradise.' China National Tourism has named it 'China's Best Tourist City' and other organizations have labelled it as 'China's Happiest … [Read more...]
Rambling Through Quebec’s Eastern Townships
I was glad the bus was air conditioned as our group of eight drove on that hot July day, through Quebec's Eastern Townships - a part of Quebec famous for its tourist appeal. I was happy and content. Inside it was cool and comfortable and outside it was a scenic world. The countryside was covered with flowers, greenery as well as cultivated fields. At times we drove through rolling hills; at other times through flat and fertile landscape. As … [Read more...]
Smithsonian & Singapore organize World Tour of Shipwreck Treasure Exhibition
Smithsonian and Singapore Organize World Tour of Shipwreck Treasure Exhibition Highlights One of the Most Important Marine Archaeological Finds of the Late 20th Century The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., the Singapore Tourism Board and the National Heritage Board of Singapore today announced a partnership to organize the first exhibition and international tour of one of … [Read more...]
The Countdown is On
Tuesday July 27th 2010 marks two year countdown to the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games NEW YORK, July 22, 2010 - Tuesday July 27th marks the two year countdown to one of the world's biggest events: The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With just two years to go until the Opening Ceremony, London - and indeed all of the UK - already has their game face on as they prepares to welcome the world. Travellers visiting … [Read more...]
Santa Fe Art Show a Success
Visit: www.sofaexpo.com July 21, 2010. Dealers and galleries at the second annual SOFA WEST: Santa Fe 2010 held July 8-11 at the Santa Fe Convention Center reported steady sales, most to new clients from all over the United States. Overall fair attendance climbed to 12,000 from 10,000 persons last year. An estimated 1800 persons attended Opening Night on July 7, which was a special member preview for the prestigious Museum of New Mexico … [Read more...]
Halekulani Presents, “The Art of the Cocktail”
Exclusive Weekend Celebrates Halekulani Living FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HONOLULU, July 13, 2010. Halekulani, one of the world's finest and most acclaimed luxury resorts, presents 'The Art of the Cocktail' as part of its ongoing annual luxury and lifestyle series, Halekulani Living. The weekend celebration takes place Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19 and includes a variety of events where guests interact with some of the … [Read more...]
Top 10 Travel Tips For Couples
No matter how much you are looking forward to spending some quality time with that special someone, traveling together can be a bit stressful; regardless of whether you have been married for decades or are just testing the waters as a couple. So what can you do to ensure a blissful getaway? Here are a few surefire ways to keep the fires burning without getting burned. 1. Both Contribute to the Planning - It's important that you both feel like … [Read more...]
Take a Tour of the Harley-Davidson Museum’s
Take a Tour of the Harley-Davidson Museum's "True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel" Exhibit - Celebrate the Rebel Spirit This Summer in Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI--True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel will run July10 - September 6 at the Harley-Davidson Museum and will tell the story of Evel Knievel through fascinating artifacts drawn from both the Museum's archives and the Knievel family collection. Visitors will see legendary … [Read more...]
Back from LA
Just got back from the City of Angels. Had the Natural History museum exhibits all to myself - 1st Friday of every month open late, live bands setup shop and food - and some of the southlands pre-eminent professors and researchers give lectures, setup right among the exhibits. Def a highlight. Amazing gold and gem collection. World's largest known Ammonites. I felt like Ben Stiller in the Night of the Museum...well without the displays coming to … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 74
- 75
- 76
- 77
- 78
- …
- 98
- Next Page »