"People try to insult me by saying my success is from a falang (foreigner)," said Nate, smiling as she steered us through the moped-filled traffic, "but it's just me." The story that emerged as Nate (in her taxi-service capacity) drove me from her restaurant to the Phuket bus stop was inspirational. But was also a desperately welcome antidote to the uncomfortable Older-Western-Man-funding-Younger-Thai-Woman situation thick on the … [Read more...]
Halekulani Presents, “The Art of the Cocktail”
Exclusive Weekend Celebrates Halekulani Living FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HONOLULU, July 13, 2010. Halekulani, one of the world's finest and most acclaimed luxury resorts, presents 'The Art of the Cocktail' as part of its ongoing annual luxury and lifestyle series, Halekulani Living. The weekend celebration takes place Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19 and includes a variety of events where guests interact with some of the … [Read more...]
Top 10 Travel Tips For Couples
No matter how much you are looking forward to spending some quality time with that special someone, traveling together can be a bit stressful; regardless of whether you have been married for decades or are just testing the waters as a couple. So what can you do to ensure a blissful getaway? Here are a few surefire ways to keep the fires burning without getting burned. 1. Both Contribute to the Planning - It's important that you both feel like … [Read more...]
LAX Landmark Observation Deck to Open
Landmark Theme Building Observation Deck at Los Angeles International Airport to Re-Open This Saturday July 10 LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Observation Deck atop the iconic Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will once again delight travelers and families with a 360-degree view of the airport as it re-opens to the public on weekends only with limited hours -- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays … [Read more...]
KAUAI VOTED HAWAII’S BEST ISLAND FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
LIHUE, KAUAI - When rating the Hawaiian Islands, the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine have spoken and their number one choice is again the beautiful Garden Isle of Kauai. For the second consecutive year and third year out of the past five, Kauai has earned the distinction of being named Hawaii's Best Island in the 2010 World's Best Awards announced by Travel + Leisure. "This award is shared by all of the people of Kauai who love our … [Read more...]
Back from LA
Just got back from the City of Angels. Had the Natural History museum exhibits all to myself - 1st Friday of every month open late, live bands setup shop and food - and some of the southlands pre-eminent professors and researchers give lectures, setup right among the exhibits. Def a highlight. Amazing gold and gem collection. World's largest known Ammonites. I felt like Ben Stiller in the Night of the Museum...well without the displays coming to … [Read more...]
From Grandparents to Grandkids, Puerto Vallarta has something for everyone
MULTIPLE GENERATIONS CREATE MEMORIES THAT LAST MANY LIFETIMES IN PUERTO VALLARTA NEW YORK - June 9, 2010 'When generations of a family come together for a vacation, the right destination can set the stage for a host of bonding opportunities and wonderful memories. Puerto Vallarta, one of Mexico's most authentic destinations, offers vacationers and their families the opportunity to enjoy time together but also experience the destination in … [Read more...]
Newly discovered color photos of old Bunker Hill bring lost Los Angeles back to life
WHAT: The first publication in fifty years of lost 3-D color photographs of the historic Bunker Hill neighborhood taken by vaudeville star George Mann in the 1950s and 1960s WHERE: www.onbunkerhill.org/georgemann LOS ANGELES- The lost Victorian neighborhood of Bunker Hill was demolished fifty years ago in a misguided urban renewal project, but a newly discovered set of incredible color photographs taken shortly before the bulldozers came … [Read more...]
New Museums, Shopping Centers – Cool Architecture in Germany’s Magic Cities defies “Normal”
Nothing is just "normal" in Germany - museums, concert halls and even shopping centers are breathtaking architectural masterpieces in the cities belonging to Germany's Magic Cities association, including Berlin, Cologne, Dresden, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Leipzig, Munich and Stuttgart. Combining form and function, cutting-edge design and attention to detail, great innovations in architecture and design from the Brandhorst Museum … [Read more...]
Hiroshima Tourist Information
(June 1, 2010) Hiroshima City is located in Western Japan. It is easily accessible via rail (Shinkansen, JR), air and highway network. It fronts the Seto Inland Sea which is famous for beautiful sight of many islands surrounded by calm sea. Hiroshima city is also referred to as the 'City of Water' for six beautiful rivers running through it. There are number of sightseeing spots, such as two World Heritage Sites (Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima … [Read more...]
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