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Tahiti & French Polynesia by Lonely Planet

September 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Small but packed with information about this fascinating island nation, Tahiti & French Polynesia by Lonely Planet provides a wide range of information for both budget and luxury travelers and everything in between. Perhaps maintaining a reputation that is mostly associated with luxury resorts, Tahiti in fact also offers a wide range of other lodging options including AirBnB and family run guesthouses. This go to guide highlights the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Beach, Food and Wine, Resort, South Pacific, Tahiti

The Ultimate BMW Driving Experience

August 1, 2021 by Dave9 Comments

Ever wondered what it would be like to sit behind the wheel of a high performance vehicle and try to reach both your limits as a driver and the limits of the car? Idling in traffic on the 110 is certainly no place to test out your character and comfort levels as a driver - and certainly no place for an automobile to fully perform at its engineered capabilities. But we have found a place where you can - the BMW High Performance Center in Thermal, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Art, Desert, Drinking, Los Angeles, Palm Trees, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Walking tour

Why You Should Consider a Ski Holiday Next Year

July 28, 2021 by Jodie JamesLeave a Comment

Have you ever considered going on a ski holiday? This kind of trip isn’t for everyone as it requires a lot more energy than the typical British vacation but it really can be worth it. Ski trips allow you to get out of your comfort zone and try something new. If you have never been on a ski holiday, we encourage you to consider this for your next trip. Read on to hear some of the reasons why we believe you should give this a try. Learn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beach, Britain, Canada, England, Resort, Ski Trip, Sports, Travel Insurance, Trip Planning

St Augustine Highlights, Florida

July 27, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

St. Augustine is rich in history, and in the late 1800s, rich was the operative word. During the Gilded Age (1870s to about 1900), this little town became the premier resort destination for the well-to-do – and it all began in 1883 with an auspicious visit by Henry Morrison Flagler, John D. Rockefeller's partner in founding Standard Oil. During the Gilded Age, St Augustine became a tourist destination that it still thrives as to this day. To … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Bicycle, Florida, History, Italy, Massage, Museum, Resort, Restaurants, Spain

Dollywood Announces New Resort Property, Half-Billion Dollar Investment Strategy

June 10, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (June 10, 2021) — Having just finished a decade of unparalleled growth, The Dollywood Company is embarking on an ambitious investment strategy that will see the Smoky Mountain vacation destination invest more than half a billion dollars over the next 10 years across its properties. Announced today, one of the first projects in the campaign is Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort, a 302-room property currently under … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Christmas, Festival, Food and Wine, Harvest, Lodge, National Park, Resort, Spa, Tennessee

Living in the Archipelago That Whale Sharks Call Home – Interview with Founder of the Mafia Island Tourism Association, Peter Byrne

June 1, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Out in the middle of the Indian ocean, the water is shimmering in deep emerald green. A traditional dhow rocks gently against the lapping ripples. Next to the boat, a group of divers are flipping their fins in excitement and snorkeling alongside with a whale shark, the biggest fish in the ocean and a species now classified as endangered. This is not a typical scene on any tropical island. This experience – and all its other attractions in one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa Safari, Beach, Culture, Dancing, Farming, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, Interview, Lifestyle, Lodge, Mozambique, National Park, Oyster, Papua New Guinea, Resort, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Sports

Sailing The Philippine Islands: The Pearl Of The Orient

June 1, 2021 by Junfil Olarte1 Comment

(From the August/September 2005 issue of "Escape From America Magazine" Vol. 8 No. 1 - EscapeArtist.com Inc. 832-1245 World Trade Center Panama, Republic of Panama) The alluring beauty of the Far East is seen through its contrasts of culture, lifestyle, and climate. Everyone has a desire to live and settle in a paradise of ease and quiet enjoyment. To many, the east provides such a place: an environment that satisfies every transient and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Asia, Beach, brunei, Caves, Culture, Far East, Hong Kong, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Nightlife, Paradise, Philippines, Resort, Restaurants, Sailing, Santa Monica, Seafood, Spain, Vietnam

Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival Is in Full Bloom April 23 through June 7

May 10, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

More than Half a Million Flowers, New Dining Pass and Inspirational Entertainment Are Highlights Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (April 20, 2021) -- Springtime visitors to Dollywood, the world-famous theme park located in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, will find more than half a million flowers blooming throughout the park from April 23 through June 7, all part of the spectacular "Flower & Food Festival." The air is filled not only with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Celebrity, Christmas, Drinking, Festival, Flowers, Food and Wine, Harvest, Montreal, Music, National Park, North Carolina, Resort, Seafood, Spa, Tennessee, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

ACRE, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California – May 2021

May 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

This 25 acre palm studded oasis founded by two Canadians sits on the edge of the Sierra de la Laguna foothills, a short drive from the center of San Jose del Cabo. Depending on the route one may pass through over narrow dirt roads - past primitive looking pens holding cows - a complete contrast in comparison to the well-kept and orderly grounds of the resort. ACRE (pronounced, ahh-cray) is known for its quiet setting among the naturally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Baja California, California, Dessert, Drinking, Palm Trees, Resort, Restaurants

National Harbor Celebrates Cherry Blossoms, March 20 to April 11

March 10, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Feb. 25, 2021— National Harbor has become known for its spring display of hundreds of cherry trees lining the waterfront. The trees bloom each year in March and are some of the earliest blooms in the D.C. region. To celebrate the spectacular display, National Harbor is hosting a Cherry Blossom Celebration beginning March 20 through April 11. The water taxi, opening just in time, is a great way to view the blossoms from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Culture, Festival, Flowers, Maryland, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sushi, Taxi

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