Sometimes it's good to be cautious--and other times it's better to go with your gut. People told us not to visit Madagascar, that political conflict made the country unsafe for tourists. But we decided to go anyway because if we had listened to those voices, we'd never have gone to Nairobi, Kampala, or Kigali. We are cautious when we travel, but aware that our best and most eye-opening experiences are places well off the beaten … [Read more...]
Come Have a Grape Stompin Good Time at the Chicago Marriott
Guests are invited to crush grapes at the Chicago Marriott's 2010 wine-making event Upon entering the lobby of a hotel, guests are expected to gather their bags, check in, and proceed to their room. Upon entering the lobby of the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, guests go through the motions before having the opportunity to de-stem and crush grapes that will be used to create signature wines served within the hotel bar and Harvest … [Read more...]
Huangshan Gems
"Since you are here in Huangshan, you must visit our two traditional villages, Xidi and Hongcun. They are little gems of elegance and tradition." A guide advised when I asked him his favourite attractions in the region. We had already made plans to visit these villages and his advice reinforced our decision. Both Xidi and Hongcun villages rest in the foothills of the Huangshan (Yellow) Mountain. They lay amid a landscape of greenery, … [Read more...]
Carson City comes alive with Affordable Spring Events
(Carson City, Nev.) - Spring into culture, without breaking the bank in Carson City (http://www.VisitCarsonCity.com). Free concerts, authentic Native American powwows, vintage train rides, food and wine expos, ghost walks and live theater are all taking place in Nevada's capital. A complete list of events is available at www.VisitCarsonCity.com/events. Carson City offers live theater for all ages in a variety of venues. The Tony Award winning … [Read more...]
A Few Words About Zambia
Bugs. When I think of Zambia, I think of bugs. It started when a mysterious little creature bit Dani on the side of the head. We spent hours monitoring the swelling as it inched closer and closer to her eye, applying cortisone, and praying that we wouldn't have to go to the clinic. Thankfully, Dani's head didn't explode and the bite went way. Despite a mosquito net, our favorite bug repellent (Dani has a newfound love for chemicals), and … [Read more...]
The Great Wall and the Great Market
My toes are numb, I'm not sure I even have toes anymore. We have elected to take a tour to "the secret wall" somewhere along China's nearly 4000 mile "Great Wall". This is in the dead of mid April, Spring in many parts of the northern Hemisphere, but here winter's icy tentacles are far reaching and we are bundled up in multiple layers of clothing. We are all huddled in an old van for 3 hours to this "secret spot". The dense, grey gloomy fog of … [Read more...]
Family Fun at the Forum Shops at Caesars this Summer
World-Renowned Shopping Experience Offers Activities for Every Member of the Family LAS VEGAS (April 2010) - This summer, families flocking to Las Vegas will want to visit The Forum Shops at Caesars for myriad attractions. Just the sheer number of stores at The Forum Shops will keep kids eyes roving. Below is a list of additional attractions for families: The Atlantis Aquarium: The 50,000-gallon saltwater aquarium stocked with … [Read more...]
Maxine Hong Kingston & SF Girls Chorus to appear May 8 at Angel Island Celebration
San Francisco - The Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) in association with Angel Island State Park will sponsor "Poetry in Motion: A Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Immigration Station" on Saturday May 8. The poetry reading and musical program will take place at the Immigration Station on Angel Island State Park from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by free self-guided tours of the Immigration Station. Over 200 … [Read more...]
New Online Travel Site, ExperienceHollywood.com
New Online Travel Site, ExperienceHollywood.com, Powered by Universal Studios HollywoodSM, Offers Convenient One-Stop Vacation Booking to Hollywood's Preferred Hotels and Attractions Universal City, California Booking a vacation in Hollywood, California just became foolproof with the introduction of ExperienceHollywood.com, a new full-service online travel site powered by Universal Studios Hollywood, designed to connect hotel, air … [Read more...]
Kijubi Offers Tasting Tour of Little Tokyo in Downtown LA
(LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., April 6, 2010) Want to experience a part of sunny California that doesn't involve donning a bikini and flip flops? It's a known fact that Los Angeles has some of the best food spots in the country and Kijubi.com, the experience marketplace has a deal that will get you into some of the yummiest spots around. De This week, fill your stomach while keeping your wallet fat with a special discount on a food tasting tour in … [Read more...]
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