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Saborea Culinary Extravaganza Celebrates Puerto Rico’s Resilience and Recovery

May 28, 2018 by Steve Mirsky2 Comments

With Puerto Rico's communities wiped out, hotels battered, and power grid devastated, Hurricane Maria's landfall on September 2017 was the worst storm ever on record for the island. Included in this destruction from which many are still recovering are small farms producing coffee, plantains, livestock, and other fresh fruits & vegetables. Even 100 days after the storm, half the island was still without power and many lacked access to potable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Beach, Caribbean, Coffee, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, Georgia, Ice Cream, Museum, Music, North America, Puerto Rico, Restaurants, Spain

The Best Disney Vacation Tips & Tricks – Top 10 Planning Hacks to get the Most Out of DVC

May 23, 2018 by Lisa Marie PonderLeave a Comment

Disney Vacation Club Welcome Sign: "Wishing You A Magical Day" Planning a trip to one of Disney Vacation Club’s resorts through Fidelity Real Estate is already sure to be a magical experience. Why not maximize your fun with a few (or all) of these little extras to enjoy every moment of your getaway? In addition to booking your week(s) in advance, we recommend planning the details ahead, at least six months in advance, to ensure availability of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, California, Chocolate, Cruising, Disneyland, Florida, Flowers, Honeymoon, Massage, Music, Nightlife, Orlando, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spa

Songkhran, Thai New Years

April 20, 2018 by Dave14 Comments

Historically April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand. Presumably the warmest days are mid month - conveniently this is when Songkran is held every year. For several days one of the world's biggest waterfights takes place throughout the country. Our Songkran began slowly - joining a colorful procession of people parading through a temple grounds. Hawaiian style colorful shirts are the norm during the days of Songkran - the brighter the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Music, Thailand, Village, Walking tour

Mexico’s Riviera Maya Has a New Luxury All-Inclusive

April 9, 2018 by Steve Mirsky2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Caribbean, Caves, Chocolate, Drinking, France, Massage, Mediterranean, Mexico, Music, Resort, Restaurants, Riviera, Sailing, Seafood, Spa, Walking tour

At the Edge of Africa : Cape Agulhas.

April 5, 2018 by Pete MartinLeave a Comment

I have hired a car for the day. Early on a Sunday morning it’s quiet and once out of Cape Town the roads are emptier still. I take the main road, the R316, in a south-east direction. The countryside is deserted apart from the odd group of cattle or sheep out on the rolling yellow fields. The terrain becomes mountainous as I pass Napier and strangely in Bredasdorp I am welcomed to Agulhas, even though it’s another thirty-five kilometres … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Antarctica, Art, Beach, Bus Travel, Fishing, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Music, Sand, South Africa, Whales, Wildlife

Sheraton Bay Point Resort: Florida’s Tranquil Retreat in Panama City Beach

April 3, 2018 by Steve Mirsky2 Comments

Tucked away in tranquility overlooking the serene saltwater tidal estuary of St. Andrew's Bay flanked by Florida's most popular State Park and 7 mile barrier Shell Island in the distance, Sheraton Bay Point Resort is also just a shuttle bus away from the bustling beach front strip of Panama City Beach. Originally built and operated under different brands, Sheraton took over the Bay Point Resort in 2015 with a $30 million overhaul … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Beer, Bus Travel, Drinking, Florida, Food and Wine, Golf, Louisiana, Music, New Orleans, Palm Trees, Panama City, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sand, Seafood, Ski Trip, Snorkel, Walking tour

Sizzlin’ News from the Island of Hawaii

March 26, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Beach, Coffee, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Easter, Festival, Garden, Golf, Hawaii, Helicopter, History, Journey, Mediterranean, Mountain Climbing, Music, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants

Wining and Dining My Way Through the Mandalay Bay

March 24, 2018 by Tom Bentley2 Comments

Like many of the luxury resorts of Las Vegas, the Mandalay Bay has a wealth of ways to entertain and amuse its guests. Naturally there's an expansive casino, where rollers high and low can thrill to the spin of the wheel and the flip of the cards. There's the Shark Reef Aquarium, which has plenty of teeth (piranha tank, anyone?) to sink your sights into, plus stages plumb-filled with stars, like Nashville Unplugged, where stories mix with songs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Aquarium, Art, Beach, Beer, Casino, Chicago, Chile, Chocolate, Coffee, Drinking, Food and Wine, Gun, Massage, Monaco, Music, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Wine Tasting

Paso Robles CAB Collective Wineries Producing World Class Bordeaux

March 21, 2018 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Wine making may have begun in Paso Robles as early as 1797 with the Spanish missionaries but it wasn’t until 6 wineries were established throughout the 1940s that the region began developing a reputation for premium California wine. Fast forward to today where some reds, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, "out Bordeaux" France's Bordeaux and rival certain internationally recognized wine regions north of San Francisco. The Paso Robles CAB … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Antiques, Art, California, Caves, China, Chocolate, Culture, Drinking, Florence, France, Italy, Louisiana, Music, Napa Valley, Nightlife, Resort, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Spain, Technology

Vikings Fourth Ocean Ship Named in Shanghai

March 9, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Asia, Beer, Canals, China, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Europe, Germany, History, India, London, Los Angeles, Mediterranean, Music, North America, Norway, Restaurants

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