There is enough to keep one busy in the area of South Dakota around Rapid City for at least several weeks, although itineraries are presented for shorter trips. There's quite a bit packed into a relatively small geographical area - both natural and and man made attractions. Highlights of this guide book are of course Mt. Rushmore (one of America's most visited monuments with over 3 million visitors/year) but also Crazy Horse Mountain, Custer … [Read more...]
Kauai: What’s Blooming on the Garden Isle
LIHUE, KAUAI = (January 18, 2011) While most of the country is enduring the chilliness of winter, Kauai is hot with a one-and-only American Girl of the Year, plenty of island movie buzz, and special savings. Winter is an ideal time of year to visit the Garden Island and reinvigorate the spirit with its warm weather, exciting outdoor adventures, lush natural beauty and breathtaking beaches, and perhaps a glimpse of the island's biggest seasonal … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Launches Service to Seoul, South Korea
HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines today spread its wings deeper into Asia, with the launch of its new nonstop service between Honolulu and Seoul, South Korea. Seoul represents Hawaiian's first destination on the Asia continent and its third Asia destination overall, having previously launched service to Manila (April 2008) and Tokyo (November 2010). Hawaiian's inaugural flight today to Seoul's Incheon International Airport began with a pre-flight … [Read more...]
Deadline and Last Call for 2011 Around the World Travel Adventure Competition
SANTA MONICA, CA (5 January 2011) - Outside magazine calls it, "One of the 50 Most Amazing Trips in the World," Peter Greenberg says that, "Unlike The Amazing Race, this challenge is more about your ability to connect with cultures," while NationalGeographic.com says the travel competition is, "like Survivor, The Amazing Race and the Eco-Challenge all rolled into one except with much more cultural interaction." The 7th annual Global Scavenger … [Read more...]
Past Meets High-Tech Present in San Luis Obispo’s New Historical Tour Podcast
90-Minute Multimedia Walking Tour Explores Rich Roots of 'Happiest' USA Destination SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (January 03, 2011) -- People around the world recently learned of San Luis Obispo, CA thanks to its new, highly publicized designations as the 'Happiest Place in the US' (Thrive, National Geographic: 2010) and one of the top ten "Best Places to Retire" (Wall Street Journal, October 2010); but the idyllic destination, perfectly poised halfway … [Read more...]
SpaFinder Names Top 10 Global Spa Trends for 2011
President Susie Ellis Predicts "Aging-Raging," An Explosion of Spa Brands, A Liberal Dose of Salt, and Dubs 2011 'The Year of Asia' Click here for a detailed version of SpaFinder's 2011 Spa Trend Report. NEW YORK, NY - December 22, 2010 - SpaFinder, Inc., the global spa and wellness resource, today announced its annual spa trend forecast, now in its eighth year. SpaFinder's Spa Trend Report identifies global spa trends that will influence … [Read more...]
Major Events in Holland in 2011
Ongoing, until the museum reopens in 2013 THE MASTERPIECES - RIJKSMUSEUM - AMSTERDAM Highlights of the Golden Age: wonderful dolls' houses, a treasure-trove of silver, the most beautiful Delftware, magnificent militia paintings and, of course, the famous paintings by Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Vermeer and Rembrandt. Over 400 masterpieces tell the impressive story of the political, economic and artistic wonders of the Golden Age. September 18, … [Read more...]
You are a donkey. I am a monkey. Sometimes we go up, and sometimes we go down. Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp.
I felt like I was caught up in a wild storm these past 2.5 weeks, in the middle of a flurry of constant adventure, sensory stimulus, and physical exertion. One constant though, was my experience of contrasts - contrasts between 1st class seating on flights (the benefit of standby travel with an airlines employee) and $2/night lodging; the incongruity between awe inspiring mountains and "checklist travelers" apparently unmoved by the quiet beauty, … [Read more...]
The Italian Lakes
The Italian Lakes by Damien Simonis and Belinda Dixon region is located in the northern part of Italy, in part bordering Switzerland. From Bellagio along the shores of Lake Como to the best of Lake Maggiore this guide highlights the outdoor beauty of this particular region its culture and food and drink. If you are seeking inspiration this region certainly does not disappoint with its stunning blue lakes set against the jaggedness of the … [Read more...]
Worldly Works of Art
One needn't head south to Miami Art Basel to enjoy a zany art show. From Morocco to the Great Barrier Reef, these luxury international hotels and lifestyle brands boast unique art pieces and eclectic collections of their own. Molori Great Barrier Reef, Australia A bespoke private hideaway and the sister property to South Africa's famed Molori Safari Lodge, Molori Great Barrier Reef is located near Australia's iconic coral reef and within … [Read more...]
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