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Top activities for a fantastic family Summer

June 10, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Butlins, a historic camp in Skegness England first opened in 1936. Famous for their red coats and appealing to families they continue to attract people for family vacations. They have grown since that first camp, most recently opening up a ocean hotel and spa which oddly enough features a snow cave! Not long ago they reached out asking for me to come up with some of my favorite family activities. For short trips including spending weekend … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: America, Beach, Bicycle, California, Caves, England, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Lake Tahoe, Restaurants, River Rafting, Santa Catalina, Spa, Sports

Visit Catalina – the Island of Romance

January 31, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Hotel Packages Save Travelers up to 30 Percent AVALON, CA (January 30, 2013) – There’s nothing more romantic than spending time on an island. Catalina Island, located just 22 miles off the Southern California coast has been dubbed the Island of Romance and it fulfills that moniker each and every day, not just Valentine’s Day. Below are some packages for travelers looking for a unique and off-the-beaten track way to say I love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, California, Culture, Drinking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Massage, River Rafting, Rock climbing, Romantic, Santa Catalina, Scuba Diving, Shopping Mall, Spa, Taxi, Wildlife

Moon Los Angeles

March 24, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Moon Los Angeles by Avalon Travel This full color guide to Los Angeles is categorized by neighborhood. Los Angeles is fairly spread out (compared to say San Francisco). As a result, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the size and diversity of this metropolis but this guidebook does a good job of just focusing on the main neighborhoods of interest - whether it be historical, for shopping, or movie related. In addition, the book highlights the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Catalina, Shopping Mall

7th Annual LA Travel & Adventure Show Packs Heat with an International Fiery Foods Challenge

December 28, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

New demos and competitions at the Culinary Stage announced LONG BEACH, CA - Any travel experience would be far from complete without exploring the destination's cuisine. Accordingly, the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show TM, taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center on January 14-15, will feature delicious, interactive demonstrations at the Culinary Stage. The International Fiery Foods Challenge invites guests to take their taste … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Avocado, Beach, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Germany, Guam, Indonesia, LACOT, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Consortium of Online Travel, Rock climbing, Santa Catalina, Ventura, Yucatan Peninsula, Zip line

Tourism in the Pacific by David Stanley

December 25, 2011 by David StanleyLeave a Comment

Tourism is the world's largest and fastest-growing industry, accounting for 10 percent of world economic activity and one in 15 jobs worldwide. Some 750 million people a year currently travel abroad compared to only 25 million in 1950, and each year over 100 million first-world tourists visit developing countries, transferring billions of dollars from North to South. Tourism is the only industry that allows a net flow of wealth from richer to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: America, Australia, Beach, Britain, California, Canada, Easter, England, Fiji, Food and Wine, France, Germany, Hawaii, Japan, New Zealand, Resort, Sand, Santa Catalina, Seafood, South Pacific

Moon Tahiti from Avalon Travel

January 1, 2011 by David StanleyLeave a Comment

Avalon Travel Publishing has launched the 7th edition of Moon Tahiti by David Stanley. Since 1989, Moon Tahiti has been the leading travel guidebook to French Polynesia and this new edition incorporates the latest restaurant, resort, and transportation news. Stanley has been covering the South Pacific for over three decades and he knows the region better than any other travel writer. Packed into Moon Tahiti’s 353 indexed pages are 53 maps and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: California, Food and Wine, Internet, Resort, Restaurants, Santa Catalina, South Pacific, Tahiti

Get-Aways for the Holiday Season 2010

November 1, 2010 by Carolan NathanLeave a Comment

London and York, two essentially English Hotspots! Many people celebrate the holidays in their own homes that can sometimes be absolutely marvellous, and sometimes not so especially when much planning and work are incurred. Of course, if you are smart, you will check the brochures and airlines for another way to enjoy the holiday season and I am happy to share two wonderful venues with you. Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill Set in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Britain, Christmas, Coffee, Dancing, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, Holiday Season, London, Music, Restaurants, Santa Catalina, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Taxi, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Moon San Francisco

October 22, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Moon San Francisco by Avalon Travel This full color guide to San Francisco is categorized by neighborhoods. San Francisco is such a relatively small city that it is fairly easy to walk from neighborhood to neighborhood. This book spotlights these neighborhoods and highlights the fun activities, the best places to eat, sleep and shop. Fold out color coded and numbered maps accompany each neighborhood. In addition, short sections highlight the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: San Francisco, Santa Catalina, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

Brand New Pavilion Hotel, Descanso Beach Club and Avalon Grille All Set to Open in May

May 12, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Pavilion Hotel and Descanso Beach Club Anticipated for May 14th Opening, Avalon Grille on May 24th AVALON, Catalina Island, Calif. (May 12, 2010) - Santa Catalina Island is being reinvented this May with the opening of the new Pavilion Hotel and the completely transformed Descanso Beach Club on May 14 and the opening of Avalon Grille, the new waterfront restaurant, on May 24. The Pavilion Hotel, formerly the Pavilion Lodge, will re-open … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Architecture, Beach, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, Golf, Internet, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, Restaurants, Santa Catalina, Trekking, Zip line

Mutiny to Tahiti and French Polynesia

December 12, 2007 by David Stanley1 Comment

Since the age of explorers Wallis, Bougainville, and Cook, legendary Tahiti has tickled imaginations worldwide. More recently, Tahiti became the most famous Polynesian island of all when Clark Gable (1935), Marlon Brando (1962), and Mel Gibson (1984) played the role of Fletcher Christian in three blockbuster Mutiny on the Bounty films. Even the horrendous French nuclear testing program from 1966-1996 did little to dampen this image. For the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Africa Safari, Bicycle, Bus Travel, California, Cruising, Dancing, Drinking, Festival, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Resort, Santa Catalina, Save Money, South Pacific, Tahiti

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