Nestled among groves of pines and redwoods along the rugged northern California coast, one finds the Brewery Gulch Inn, a remarkable hotel with an equally remarkable story. On multiple occasions, it has been voted one of the top hotels in both the US and in the world by Travel & Leisure Magazine as well as by Conde Naste. It is situated off California’s Highway 1, just south of the town of Mendocino, where the clear waters of the Pacific … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises: New and Noteworthy Food and Wine Options
In the debate of nature versus nurture, I’m pretty certain I was a food lover from the get-go. Born into a family of serious eaters, my food-obsessed parents honed my innate proclivities from a very young age. My New York City childhood was a culinary horn of plenty. While other babies were slurping rice cereal and applesauce, I nibbled spicy Indian samosas and Jamaican beef patties. I was blessed with restaurant-loving parents who exposed me … [Read more...]
Introduction to Havana
I learned that it takes a few days to warm to Cuba - but when you do, its alluring embrace grabs you with all it has and doesn't let go. The colorfully dressed person in front of me boarded the plane without any shoes and left the plane without any shoes. Never seen that before. Following a very quick wait in customs, I then caught a taxi to Havana for 30 CUC, the Cuban currency (the airport is about 30-45 minutes from the center of the city). … [Read more...]
Staying at Eugene Oregon’s Inn at the 5th Perfect for Exploring Southern Willamette Valley Wineries
Downtown Eugene Oregon is decidedly more laid back and outdoorsy than much larger and more renowned Portland to the north. The University of Oregon's extensive in-town footprint and streets packed with local non-chain shopping make it a pedestrian haven. Strolling here especially on weekends during the warmer months envelops you in the city's music scene like a sax player belting out tunes under a cavernous overpass enhancing the acoustics and … [Read more...]
Top Places to Visit in Kerala During Monsoons
Kerala beckons one and all round the year. In fact, God's own country, as this southern Indian state is often referred to as, is so stunning and beautiful, that every month unveils a new magic to mesmerise visitors with its verdant greenery. The main rainy season in Kerala begins in early June and normally it rains in patches with intermediate periods of good sunshine. This is the right time to book your Kerala Tour Packages and explore these top … [Read more...]
Experiencing the Real Nevis Through Artisan Dining and Locally Run Inns
Situated in the refreshing trade wind breezes of the Leeward Island chain in the West Indies, Nevis remains authentically Caribbean eschewing the homogenization that has befallen so many other island destinations. This means absolutely no strip development, fast food chains, casinos, or stoplights and only one international brand resort on this 36 square mile island. Nevis's 12,000 residents live in villages where no buildings exceed the height … [Read more...]
Visit Bonaire, Caribbean – October 2018
Bonaire is a small mostly flat island that is part of the Netherlands' overseas territories. Along with Aruba and Curacao it makes up the ABC islands - Bonaire is by far the least developed of these three islands. Very popular with divers - there are numerous marked dive sites - especially along the Queens Highway north of Kralendijk (the primary town on the island). Many of these dive sites can be accessed directly from the shore. The island … [Read more...]
Travel-Friendly Home Businesses You Can Start for Cheap
For many travel junkies, tight work schedules and heavy workloads are the biggest barriers holding them back from pursuing their dreams—where they aspire to go to as many places as possible. Reading MLM company reviews can be helpful in scoping out passive income opportunities that are amenable to the coveted travel-heavy lifestyle. Unless you’re set to inherit a billion-dollar fortune—a portion of which is already at your disposal at the … [Read more...]
Spirit of Munich Expands in Big Bear California
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest Grows to Nine Weekends from Sept. 8 – Nov. 3 BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. – The 48th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest adds two additional dates and expands to nine weekends, which now stretches into November. The dates are September 8 – November 3, 2018. This year, Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest features three different bands direct from Germany that perform seven of the nine weekends. Also, the annual German festival … [Read more...]
Exploring the Medieval Village of Viviers with Viking Cruises
One of the many advantages of taking a river cruise in Europe is immediate access to small off the beaten path villages and experiences. This was my second river cruise with Viking - on both cruises I've maintained a balance between participating in the offered group tours and taking time to explore on my own. Today I felt like exploring at my own pace simply letting the day unfold. Walking a dirt path on the way to town, I took delight for … [Read more...]
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