Dispatch: Atom Ant Japanese Houseguest
John M. Edwards receives a strange visitor from the Nipponese “Land of the Rising Sun,” who is, of course, despite a strong yen, ultimately a freeloader. In Westfield, New Jersey, United States, North...
View ArticleHuatulco, Mexico, More than an Exotic Name!
When one mentions vacationing in Mexico, perhaps a few of the more well-known destinations such as Cancun, Los Cabos, or Acapulco come to mind. Every place has its own unique charm, but I often find...
View ArticleExploring Historic Tallinn, Estonia
Prior to our most recent trip to Finland and the Baltic States – I was expecting frigid temperatures combined with grey days and rain. Watching the weather several months before this trip we noticed...
View ArticlePalau Celebrates the Globe’s Ten Best Places to Swim
(Palau, Micronesia — July 8, 2014) There are many idyllic swimming destinations in the world, but Palau’s Jellyfish Lake ranks high as one of the most unusual. According to social media manager Jessie...
View ArticleStart Building a Bucket List For 2015. Consider these!
It is never to late to build your personal bucket list – creating a list of must do activities and experiences. Our motto as it relates to travel is, “do it while you can”, and now is the perfect time...
View ArticleLiving large at Sandals LaSource on Grenada
Who wants to be a millionaire? Well, most of us. But most of us aren’t. You can, however, vacation like one at the new Sandals LaSource all-inclusive resort in Grenada. Or so it says in the resort...
View ArticleThe Surprising Sensual Pull of Providence
The red retro BILTMORE sign glistened through the rain-pelted floor-to-ceiling windows of the top floor of Providence’s recently renovated 1922 grande dame hotel. Its simple brashness was striking...
View ArticleARIA Las Vegas: A Thousand Ways to Say “Wow!”
When I first arrived at ARIA Las Vegas, I was a mite rough and dry, like the cotton candy you see in those cocktail glasses below. It took only an hour or so before I was flowing with a glow, feeling...
View ArticleThe 2015 Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine and Wine Celebrates Spain & Top Female...
The Fourth Annual CRM Wine and Food Festival Takes Place March 12 – 15, 2015 Cancun, Mexico (November 24, 2014) – The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce the fourth...
View ArticleLong Weekend in Bratislava, Slovakia
I had arranged to meet my brother for a long weekend in Bratislava. He was on his way from Verona Italy where he lives and I was on my way from Kyrgyzstan where I had been trekking the past few weeks....
View ArticleRiviera Cancun: Secrets Silversands Resort
Looking at numerous websites, Trip Advisor reviews, and tips from friends, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to picking a travel destination and resort. My husband and I wanted to visit the...
View ArticlePampered Luxury at Hastings House, Salt Spring Island
I was recently pampered with a two-night stay at luxurious Hastings House Country House Hotel on Salt Spring Island. While I’ve been to Salt Spring several times, I had yet to enjoy this corner of the...
View ArticleVinCE International Wine Show 2015 in Budapest, Hungary
The Venue The 6th annual VinCE Wine Show was recently held at the luxurious and inviting Corinthia Hotel in Budapest in early March 2015. This event is organized by the VinCE Central European Wine...
View ArticleTrip to Budapest for VinCE Wine Show
With upcoming excitement about a pending trip to Budapest, it seemed like George Ezra’s song of the same name was always playing on the radio. The movie, The Grand Budapest Hotel was showing on a...
View ArticleDolphin Reef Spa in Eilat, Israel
Those who have visited Israel, or watched the satirical movie “Don’t Mess with Zohan”, will recognize another side of Israelis – one that is not so apparent unless you have befriended them or come in...
View ArticleA Few Interesting Notes About the Country of Andorra
The population of Andorra is only approximately 85,000 people. We can see why; much of this small country is mountainous with steep hillsides and equally steep gorges. The engineering on their road...
View ArticleVisit Paso Robles, Calfornia, (Before Everyone Else Does)
Rolling hills, gnarly oak trees, thermal spas, an innovative food scene, and some of the best wines produced in California (or anywhere) — no I’m not talking about Napa Valley, or even Sonoma. Wine...
View ArticleSmell the Eucalyptus Trees
The Blue Mountains National Park is on the UNESCO Heritage List today and it attracts a large number of visitors to Sydney and New South Wales every year. It is simply refreshing to visit this...
View ArticleFrom the Traditional Farming to Luxurious Spas – Touring the Mennonite Region...
The Mennonite region in southern Ontario around the Village of St. Jacob’s is a captivating traditional, rustic area yet with the amenities of the modern age. For those who enjoy history and the...
View ArticleZanzibar Attractions that Freddie Mercury Would Love
Had Freddie Mercury been around today to return to his birthplace in Zanzibar, he would find an island paradise: magnificent white sand beaches, world-class watersports, historical landmarks,...
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