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Celebrating The Willard InterContinential’s Rich Washington DC Heritage

January 1, 2019 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Just two blocks from the White House and within walking distance to everything the nation's capitol has to offer, it's easy to see why The Willard InterContinental in Washington DC is known as the "Residence of Presidents" and has remained an anchor in a town that's undergone countless transformations over the hotel's 200 year existence. In 1862, National Hawthorne wrote, "The Willard may be much more justly called the center of Washington … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Antiques, Art, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, History, Japan, Kentucky, Mediterranean, Pennsylvania, Riviera, Spa, Technology, Village, Walking tour, Washington DC

The Evolution of Travel

December 22, 2018 by Dave12 Comments

Travel has changed so much in the past few years - during my latest trip abroad, this time to Myanmar, some of these changes were quite noticeable. Long gone are the days of Internet cafes where one would see travelers hunched over keypads staring at klutzy box like computer screens - often in the mornings or evenings after spending the day sightseeing. Today one is more likely to see one staring at a mobile phone - with travelers having … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bicycle, Burma, Cell Phone, Internet, Technology

Spaces First Multi-Sensory VR Center Opens at Irvine Spectrum Center

November 30, 2018 by Dave1 Comment

Defeat terminators with friends and family in Orange, County California! HOLLYWOOD, Calif. –SPACES opens the door to the world's first SPACES Center, featuring the multi-sensory VR attraction: Terminator Salvation: Fight for the Future with more adventures slated for the future. Located within the recently revamped Irvine Spectrum Center in Orange County, one of Southern California's most popular entertainment lifestyle destinations that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: California, Canyon, Film, History, Hollywood, Journey, Lifestyle, Technology

Sweden Ranked #1 as the World’s Most Reputable Country

October 20, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

Sweden is the world’s most reputable country in 2018. According to the Reputation Institute’s annual Country RepTrak® study results, Sweden is the most open and progressive country among the 55 countries covered by the survey. A big part of Sweden’s excellent reputation is down to their friendly and welcoming citizens. The beauty of the country, with its captivating landscapes and accessible nature, also receives great scores and attracts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Lifestyle, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology, Wildlife

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

Men’s Spring & Summer Collection from Craghoppers

October 1, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

With a trip to Thailand planned to celebrate Songkran (the Thai New Year's festival, which thankfully involves lots of water fights during the warmest time of the year in Thailand), I grabbed a couple of lightweight clothes to wear in Thailand's notorious intense and oppressive tropical heat and humidity. One day I spotted the heat index at 115F equivalent to 46C. First up was the Craghoppers Bermera travel shirt - created with InsectShield … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion Reviews · Tagged: Britain, England, Festival, Technology, Thailand

The Swedish Summer Vacation Guide

August 23, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

The land in the north has many things to offer for those who enjoy the closeness to nature or walking old streets with embedded history. If you were thinking about polar bears walking the streets of Sweden, you got it wrong! In fact: they don't even exist in Sweden. We put together a guide for your perfect summer vacation to Sweden. A trip to Scandinavia requires lots of planning in order to afford the costs of airfare, accommodation, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Beach, Crawdad, Cruising, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Norway, Restaurants, Sailing, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Summer Travel, Sweden, Technology, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

First-Ever Luxury Space Hotel, Aurora Station, to Offer Authentic Astronaut Experiences

April 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Launched by Orion Span, Aurora Station Will Host Immersive 12-Day Trips Beginning in 2022; Now Accepting Deposits Houston, TX (April 2018) – The first-ever luxury space hotel was introduced during the Space 2.0 Summit in San Jose, California. Named after the magical light phenomenon that illuminates the Earth’s polar skies, Aurora Station (pictured right) is being developed by Orion Span and the company’s team of space industry veterans, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Architecture, Art, California, Food and Wine, Houston, Internet, Journey, Technology, Texas

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

Soneva Fushi Launches World’s First 3D Astronomy Resort Program in the Maldives

March 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Leading luxury eco-resort becomes world's first to introduce state-of-the-art stargazing technology for guests New York - Soneva, the world-leading luxury resort operator, is the first in the world to bring the 3D astronomy experience to its guests, with the introduction of a brand-new Meade telescope at the Observatory at Soneva Fushi, its flagship resort in the Baa Atoll of the Maldives. Now, the resident astronomers at Soneva Fushi will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Australia, Beach, Biosphere, Chocolate, Cruising, Desert, Fashion, History, Ice Cream, Maldives, New York City, Resort, Technology, Thailand, Wildlife

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