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Elephants in Indonesia

December 7, 2017 by Okoro BenjaminLeave a Comment

When I was a kid I did not want to get a dog or a kitten. I did not even want toys for presents! Everybody was surprised by my wish because I expressed it from very small age and everyone was wondering why. I wanted to see how it does it feel to be next to the most gigantic animal on the planet. How does it feel to watch it walking, eating, and taking care of its children? I wanted to see an elephant. My wish grew bigger as the year was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, America, Animal Rescue, Food and Wine, Garden, Hiking, Honeymoon, Indonesia, Lodge, River Rafting, Seafood, South America, Spa, Taxi, Walking tour, Wedding, Wildlife

First and Only H Hotel Soars Into Los Angeles International Airport

November 22, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

An Elevated 168-Room Offering with Unprecedented Style, Panoramic Roof Deck Views, and Robotic Butlers Collective of Eight Art Installations Include Works by Patty Ortiz, Derek Keenan, & Jim Darling Los Angeles, CA – (November 2017) – The modern traveler has a lofty new haven near the fifth busiest airport in the world. Introducing H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton, the one-of-a-kind 168-room stylish hotel offering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Art, Journey, Los Angeles, Pizza, Restaurants, Santa Monica, Spa, Wanderlust

Catalina Express Bids Fond Farewell to ‘Birthday Ride’ Promotion

November 13, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Birthday Celebrants Have Until December 31, 2017 to Take Advantage of the Offer SAN PEDRO, Calif. – On its 30th anniversary in 2012 Catalina Express launched its "Birthday Ride" promotion and its "Birthday Island" partnership. Since then, the ferry company has been proud to continue the promotion for six years, which has resulted in nearly 500,000 registrations and 200,000 round-trip voyages. As with all good things, the popular … [Read more...]

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

Celebrate the best of California food and wine September 22-23 at Terranea Resort

September 20, 2017 by Golie Alemi2 Comments

Anyone who has been to Terranea can attest to the unparalleled location in Los Angeles's South Bay that rivals quintessential Mexican resorts with its idyllic location, cliff-top ocean views, inviting accommodations, renowned spa and array of dining options. For those who haven't visited, this fall you'll have the best excuse to check out the Rancho Palos Verdes seaside oasis. Hosting its 3rd annual Celebration of Food and Wine September 22 - 23, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, California, Culinary travel, Dessert, Food and Wine, Los Angeles, Music, Resort, Restaurants, Spa, Wine Tasting

Conquering the Iron Road of Saguenay

September 15, 2017 by Abdul Rastagar3 Comments

"Abdul! Are you enjoying the views," he asks me in his thick, Quebecois accent. "I'm trying not to!" I bark back at him, just barely managing not to suppress a barrage of foul language. Cedric, my guide, watches on in amusement, a thick smirk covers his unshaven face. I'm balancing on the narrow beams of a hanging bridge, 85 meters long but only 20 cm wide, some 150 meters above Saguenay fjord (280 feet, 8 inches and 500 feet, respectively). The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Bridges, Canada, Fjord, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Quebec, Rock climbing, Spa, Taxi

Highlights of Western Turkey: Along the Aegean Coast

July 31, 2017 by Nustrim CLeave a Comment

Western Turkey is rich with cultural and historical sites as well as stunning natural beauty. The region has previously played host to a great number of ancient civilisations. The Western region of Turkey stretches from Istanbul, all the way along the Aegean coast to the southern seaside resort of Marmaris, past pristine beaches, traditional towns various UNESCO World Heritage sites. Turkey Tours can take you to visit some of the region's top … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Australia, Beach, Castle, Caves, Culture, Food and Wine, Istanbul, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Museum, New Zealand, Resort, Restaurants, Ski Trip, Spa, Village, Vineyards

Grand Beach Hotel: Family Friendly Luxury on South Beach

July 20, 2017 by Tomeka AllgoodLeave a Comment

Built in 2009, the Grand Beach Hotel Miami Beach, is located on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.  A few feet away from the renowned Millionaires row, it is the ideal place to enjoy luxury and comfort whether traveling alone, with friends or family. This South Beach vacation spot has renovated a majority of its guest rooms, which are all suites, with new bedding, carpeting and modern design. The lobby is sleek and welcoming with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Coffee, Drinking, Food and Wine, Massage, Resort, Restaurants, Spa, Walking tour

Naughty City Names

June 20, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Sperling’s BestPlaces finds 13 real U.S. cities and towns with hilariously risqué names 1. Buttzville, New Jersey - Population 194 - Median Home Price $172,700 According to Wikipedia, the town was named after its founder, Michael Robert Buttz. Naturally, he wanted to spread his grief to future generations by naming a town Buttzville. Sure, he could've gone with Michael City but perhaps that sounded too cool. 2. Dick Johnson, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Alabama, America, Animal Rescue, California, Festival, Fireworks, Garden, Georgia, Indiana, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Spa, Surfing, Texas, Wildlife

All The Tea In Victoria, British Columbia

June 4, 2017 by Allison Tibaldi2 Comments

The history of tea drinking spans thousands of years and crosses many continents. If you didn’t know Victoria, British Columbia had a thriving tea culture, get ready to sip it in. This gorgeous city on Vancouver Island’s southern coast is as tethered to tea as peanut butter is to jelly. The island’s First Nations people have utilized the native plants and berries that grow here so prolifically to make freshly foraged medicinal teas for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: British Columbia, Canada, Chocolate, Culture, Drinking, England, Garden, History, Paris, Spa, Vancouver

Summer 2017 in Engadin St. Moritz, Switzerland

May 20, 2017 by Dave2 Comments

St. Moritz – With its array of sporting challenges, stellar events, five anniversaries, and an inspiring natural setting the Engadin mountain summer promises to be uniquely diverse in its contrasts. Engadin St. Moritz is now also providing an interactive, photo-realistic 3D map on its website for its summer season, too. As part of the Allegra Heimvorteil campaign, 125 hosts and personalities from the Engadin will be revealing their top tips in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Bicycle, Culture, Drinking, England, Europe, Festival, Food and Wine, Glacier, Hiking, Museum, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Ski Trip, Spa, Sports, Switzerland, Wildlife

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