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Under The Radar: Louisiana Is One of the USA’s Off-The-Beaten-Track Destinations

November 12, 2020 by Chloe SunderlandLeave a Comment

America is home to some of the world’s biggest and best tourist destinations: Disney World, the Grand Canyon, Times Square and the Rockefeller Center to name a few. However, there are some places in the US that might just offer something a little bit different. Off the beaten track are some small towns outside New Orleans, which itself is quite a famous place for Mardi Gras, amongst other things. Lafayette, approximately a two-hour drive from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Canyon, Casino, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, Grand Canyon, History, Louisiana, Mardi Gras, Music, New Orleans, Times Square

Playing the Points Game: A Beginner’s Thoughts

June 1, 2019 by Kevin NelsonLeave a Comment

My youngest son is about to fly the coop and start college, joining his older brother in the fall at San Diego State. This means that my wife and I are about to become empty nesters, giving us the chance to fly the coop ourselves and travel more. With this looming rebirth of freedom, I am beginning to look into the wonderful (and complicated!) game of acquiring points as a means of knocking down the costs of airfare, lodging, restaurants, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airline, Alaska, Fashion, Mountain Climbing, Museum, New Orleans, Peru, Restaurants, Rocky Mountains, San Diego, Shopping Mall, Singapore

The End of the Road: “I’ve finally made it around the world.”

December 8, 2018 by Pete Martin2 Comments

I’m tired this morning. It feels like the end of a very long journey. I sleep in, listening to the sounds of Parisian life outside my hotel. While it will be the end of this journey around the world with the last leg from Paris back to Frankfurt tomorrow, perhaps it’s the start of something else. I want to believe that my days of living and working with people who do not share my values are over (or at least I will be conscious of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Beer, Chicago, Cruising, Drinking, Frankfurt, Hollywood, Japan, Journey, Key West, London, Music, New Orleans, Paris, Seattle, Shopping Mall, Spain, Train Travel, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Alabama’s Newest Summer Destination for Family Fun

June 28, 2018 by Tomeka Allgood1 Comment

In the summer of 2017, a new amusement park opened its doors in Foley, Alabama. OWA, pronounced like oh-wah, is located just 9 miles from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. It is the only park of its kind in the state of Alabama and the Gulf Coast as well, since Hurricane Katrina destroyed Six Flags New Orleans in 2005. OWA is the perfect destination for family summer fun along Alabama's Gulf  Coast. The name OWA was inspired from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alabama, Beach, Boston, Celebrity, Coffee, Cruising, Drinking, Fashion, Film, Food and Wine, Gulf Shores, New Orleans, New York City, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sports, Walking tour, Zoo

How to Throw a Good Bachelor Weekend

April 3, 2018 by Travis HLeave a Comment

Every bachelor weekend needs to be an ‘all out’ affair. You only get one chance of this before you get married so make sure you remember it for all the right reasons. Let’s look at some of the things you need to throw a great bachelor weekend, wherever you are in the world. A Great Location It all starts with the location. Not every bachelor weekend has to involve staying at home or going to Vegas (although the latter is highly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Beach, Drinking, Freeways, Golf, New Orleans, New York City, Restaurants, Urban Travel

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

Eagle Creek Gear Warrior AWD

September 1, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

After trying a number of roll-aboards and or carry on pieces of luggage over the years - I always gravitate back to the Eagle Creek carry on products. The several non Eagle Creek carry on's I've tried previously - either have an issue with the center of gravity, are only two wheels or fall apart after relatively light use. I've had good luck with the Eagle Creek carry ons for several reasons: 1. Durability, 2. Lightweight and 3. four wheels … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Luggage Reviews · Tagged: New Orleans, Shopping Mall

31st Tennessee Williams /New Orleans Literary Festival: “Time is the longest distance between two places.” – Tennessee Williams

March 10, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

The 2017 program includes master classes; scholarly and entertaining discussions among distinguished panelists; celebrity interviews; theater, food and music events; a scholars conference; breakfast book club; French Quarter literary and LGBT walking tours; a book fair; and special evening events and social gatherings. New Orleans, Louisiana - The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival returns to the historic French Quarter (Hotel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Celebrity, Cruising, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, Louisiana, Music, New Orleans, Tennessee, Walking tour

Christmas in Cap Haitien, Haiti

January 5, 2017 by Abdul Rastagar1 Comment

I’ve been in Port au Prince for five days now, it’s time for a change of pace. I climb into the rinky-dink turboprop to Cap Haitien, a mid-size town on the northern coast of Haiti. It’s a bumpy 30-minute flight but it sure beats the 7-hour bus drive over rough terrain and potholed roads. Usually, I always opt for ground transport because it allows me to see the country up close. Circumstances force me to choose the plane this time - to good … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Christmas, Cruising, Dancing, Fishing, Florida, Food and Wine, France, History, Mountain Climbing, Mozambique, Music, Naked, Nepal, New Orleans, Paris

A Tranquil Respite in the Big Easy

November 16, 2016 by Scott Kendall1 Comment

A topless man wearing lipstick and a bright pink tutu prances by. Jazz is blaring at Legends Park. Drunken tourists stagger to their next girly joint. It’s Friday night on Bourbon Street, and this small town Texas boy needs a break. We all love a good party now and then, and New Orleans certainly knows how to party. But sometimes, we want a break from the frenetic energy and craziness of the nonstop Mardi Gras party atmosphere - but where … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Bridges, Canals, Culinary travel, Drinking, Garden, Golf, Indiana, Louisiana, Mardi Gras, Montana, Museum, New Orleans, Paradise, Restaurants, River Rafting, Spain, Texas, Vineyards

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