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The Inn at Newport Ranch: Northern California’s Premier Adventure Lodge

December 26, 2018 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

The Inn at Newport Ranch, located on the craggy Pacific coastline near Fort Bragg, CA in Mendocino County is perhaps the ideal location to explore California's wild northern coast. Simultaneously remote and accessible, this unique boutique adventure lodge boasts miles of uninterrupted oceanfront vistas, upscale dining, as well as an abundance of nature and adventure tours. The Inn was recognized on the 2018 Andrew Harper Grand Award Winner list, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airport, Beach, Bicycle, California, Caves, Culinary travel, Garden, History, Lodge, Mendocino, Oregon, Redwoods, Restaurants, Romantic, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Seafood, Spa, Vermont

Exploring Two Iconic Cities, New York and San Francisco

December 14, 2018 by Dave3 Comments

Located on opposite ends of the coast, both New York and San Francisco offer a rich variety of experiences and activities on but for different reasons. New York is an older city and certainly much larger often overwhelming for first time visitors which is why signing up for New York Tours is a good idea. They sell all new York attractions, Hop on Hop off Bus tickets, other activities and combination experiences. New York City offers great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bridges, Bus Travel, Chocolate, Empire State Building, Food and Wine, Gun, Museum, New York City, Paradise, Restaurants, San Francisco, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Tallest Building, Times Square, Traffic, Walking tour

Getaround App Expands Carsharing to Los Angeles

October 10, 2018 by Golie AlemiLeave a Comment

Peer-to-peer carsharing leader looks to alleviate traffic and disrupt the model of car ownership in the greater Los Angeles area. LOS ANGELES -- Getaround, the platform that empowers users to instantly rent and drive great cars shared by people in their city, announced its expansion into Greater Los Angeles today. Now, car owners in LA can reduce the financial burden of car ownership and even make some fun money by listing their car on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, California, iPhone, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Technology, Tesla, Traffic, Travel Insurance

Carson Valley, Nevada – An End Of Summer Destination That’s Easy to Find But Hard to Forget

September 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

CARSON VALLEY – Carson Valley, Nevada, is an ideal spur-of-the-moment and budget-friendly destination for a late summer weekend. Carson Valley is conveniently located 45 minutes south of Reno and an easy drive from San Francisco. Southern California residents can also plan impromptu getaways with a scenic road trip north on Highway 395. Carson Valley is a pocket of Nevada that's easy to find, but hard to forget. Experiences and adventure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Bicycle, California, Culture, Desert, Fashion, Hiking, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Road Trip, San Francisco, Sierra Nevada, Spa, Walking tour, Wildlife

A Drive through the Avenue of the Giants

September 17, 2018 by Abdul Rastagar1 Comment

Few trees are as magnificent as the California coast redwoods - living behemoths whose size and height seem to make a mockery of other trees nearby. And while there are a handful of scattered locations around the state to see them, my absolute favorite place is the "Avenue of the Giants," an incredible 27 km (17 mile) drive through northern California's ancient redwood forest. The road is lined by some of the largest trees in the world. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: California, Redwoods, San Francisco, Walking tour, Wildlife

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

United’s New Houston To Sydney Route Takes Flight

February 13, 2018 by Allison TibaldiLeave a Comment

If a trip Down Under is on your bucket list, take note that United Airlines launched a new Houston to Sydney daily nonstop service on January 18th. United is the only airline offering nonstop service from Houston to any Australian destination. I was lucky enough to be on board for the festive inaugural flight. Here’s the scoop on the 8,596-mile journey. Aussie Treats To Tempt The Taste Buds The party started at Houston’s George Bush … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Art, Beach, Celebrity, Chicago, Chocolate, Culture, Dessert, Food and Wine, Houston, Ice Cream, Journey, Lifestyle, Museum, Music, North Carolina, Restaurants, San Francisco, Seafood

National Geographic, New York Times Best-Selling Author Dan Buettner and Gallup Announce The 25 Happiest Cities in the United States

December 5, 2017 by Dave2 Comments

National Geographic, Gallup and New York Times best-selling author and National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner have announced The 25 Happiest Cities in the United States based on The National Geographic/Blue Zones® Index. The Index was specifically developed to measure a population’s happiness based on 15 metrics including civic engagement, walkability and healthful food options. Boulder, Colorado tops the list with walkability, access to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, California, Colorado, Costa Rica, Denmark, Food and Wine, Lifestyle, National Geographic, New York City, Oakland, Oxnard, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Singapore, Ventura, Wildlife

Visa Plan for US Citizens Before Vietnam Trip

November 22, 2017 by Hoa NLeave a Comment

Every American passport holder must apply for Vietnam visa before entering Vietnam. Todays, application procedures are made much easier than ever before. There are 2 ways of getting Vietnam visa for US citizens including obtaining visa in person at Embassy of Vietnam in United States and applying Vietnam Visa on Arrival. Applying for Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy: This is a traditional way of getting a Vietnam visa. It is highly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, California, Houston, Passport, San Francisco, Texas, Vietnam, Visa

AMEX Opens New Airport Centurion Lounges in Hong Kong & Philadelphia

November 10, 2017 by Dave2 Comments

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced the expansion of its signature airport lounge network, The Centurion Lounge, with two new locations in Hong Kong and Philadelphia International Airports. Hong Kong, which opened in October , marks the first Centurion lounge in Asia, and Philadelphia, opened in early October, marks the 8th U.S. location of this growing network of premium airport retreats. “We are excited to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Asia, Business Travel, Culinary travel, Culture, Dallas, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hong Kong, Houston, New York City, Pennsylvania, Restaurants, San Francisco, Seattle, Wine Tasting

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