In the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, you can take your pick of sights above and below the water. Above sea level, you can explore the USS Constellation , a tall ship from the time of the Civil War; below sea level, you can board the USS Torsk , a submarine from World War II. The [...]
One thing is certain about the city of Austin, Texas. Okay, two things are certain about it, it has one of the top music scenes in the nation and it honors and respects Ladybird Johnson. And while there are certainly more guaranteed elements about this great Texan city, the point here is to emphasize the [...]
Austin in known for live music, great college drinking places, Tex-Mex cuisine and nice weather. After coming from Newark and all it’s ugliness, Austin was a very nice treat. I knew there were plenty of luxury hotels in Austin, because I went online and did some research before I came here, <a href=’http://www.luxuryaustinhotels.com’>take a look</a> [...]
Austin in known for live music, great college drinking places, Tex-Mex cuisine and nice weather. After coming from Newark and all it’s ugliness, Austin was a very nice treat. I knew there were plenty of luxury hotels in Austin, because I went online and did some research before I came here, take a look . [...]
I’ve got to get back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I went last year with my friends during Spring Break and we had an amazing time. There are some great deals in the Fort Lauderdale luxury hotels during that time and I definitely recommend investigating some of them if you are planning a trip yourself. I [...]
Tampa is one of the most interesting and unusual places in the country, if not the world. There is a great diversity here culturally, and it makes for a very lively city. Lots of exciting events happen all year round, and there’s something for every visitor of every age. With the bay, and rivers, and [...]
Whenever I used to hear of or think about Singapore I always thought culturally dynamic island nation. However, this was when I knew certain elements of Singapore and had studied some of the cultural traditions such as Cantonese Opera, I had never before been there. After last month I might still think of the cultural [...]
It was a miracle I arrived at JFK on-time, considering all the snow New York’s has received, and reports about airports closing down due to weather. The trains have been delayed with all the increased security measures put in place due to the Christmas bomber. Plus, I was worried if they’d even let me into [...]
The center of Cajun culture, Lafayette is a wonderful place to go to get your head spun back on right. It’s a lush and mysterious setting, and also an extremely lively local urban culture. There are always plenty of concerts and art events, and the fascinating blend of cultures and languages here are very pleasing [...]
After driving pretty much all day long, one can start seeing things. For example, as we were entering San Antonio, there was this old beat-up pickup truck driving alongside of us. The driver had about a hundred papers, envelopes and receipts stuffed into his sun visor. I was sitting in the back seat with Ann [...]
“I want to see Avenue Q,” “I want to see Wicked!” “I want to see Hamlet!” “Hamlet isn’t even playing anymore, stupid.” And so it went for about a week before the Miller family finally left for their summer vacation in New York. They were going to spend a week in the city and then [...]
One of the reasons why NY has always been such an attractive place for visitors is because there is an energy here that is really catchy. It’s a lot like the pop songs of Rihanna, where it seems only loud but still simple, at first. But then the layers start to reveal themselves, and when [...]
For anyone walking into the Prado Museum for the first time, this can be a bit of an overwhelming experience, as the Prado is known to be the largest gallery of art in the world. Although the museum houses drawings, rare coins and sculptures, it is the collection of paintings housed here that has gained [...]
In mid December, Jerry and I vacationed in Naples, Florida. The weather wasn’t too hot, but it was still warm enough and the days were clear and the sun was shinning. We spent a good part of our two days here, at one of the better Florida resort hotels, in the hot tub reading our [...]
Beth and Jerry had wanted to take a short vacation and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a while. It wasn’t even a full vacation they needed, they just wanted some time to themselves and to be out in nature for even a weekend. One day Jerry decided they shouldn’t [...]
If you are planning a trip to Georgia, you may want to consider Atlanta. It is a large city and maybe you are concerned about getting the tranquillity you need but it is filled with fascinating American history. There are plenty of elegant hotels around Georgia and hopefully you can see a few cities and [...]
Los Angeles is an interesting place wherever you happen to be in this huge sprawling city. There are some areas that have a lot more charm than others, of course, and some that have a lot more character, and knowing the difference can be rather important, especially if it’s 3 a.m., and you’re wondering if [...]
One of the first things Mike could remember wanting to do with his life was direct theatre plays. He was too young to realize what it was he was actually interested in doing when he tried to take over his preschool production of Pinocchio. However, by the time he was old enough to be in [...]
In the city of Baltimore, Maryland the art scene is alive and well. The artistic hub for the city is in the neighborhood of Mount Vernon. Here you will find an array of museums and galleries wherein the collections vary from ancient artifacts to contemporary works by the artists of today. The Walters Art Museum [...]
All roads lead to a Rome hotel, but what will you find once you get there? Clearly, of all the world’s cities, Rome has a complex and intricate past, practically bursting with history; here’s a city that has lasted thousands of years, whose influence spread out over the entire known world, whose life ebbed and [...]
After we checked in around 10am, we decided to have breakfast in one of the Hong Kong restaurants. We ordered the typical Hong Kong breakfast, which is nai cha and some breads and tarts. The meal was lovely. According to our waiter, Hong Kong people never really cook at home anymore, they just go down [...]
Huntsville, Alabama sits along the Tennessee River in the north central part of the state. The Brindlee Mountain can be seen to the south across the river. The population is around 177,000 residents. A little bit of unusual trivia, Huntsville is in Madison County. Huntsville is also in Limestone County. Seems it started out in [...]
With its fabulous temples, forts, museums, and hosts of other attractions, Hyderabad is a wonderful place to visit. It’s impossible to set foot in India without being touched in some significant way, and spending any amount of time here opens one up to other ways of doing and being in the world. There is always [...]
If you’ve never visited a two thousand year old city, perhaps Seville might be a good place to start. Check in to one of the luxury hotels Seville Spain offers, and then set your sights on this major center for history. Two millennia has given Seville its own distinct flavor, with a heavy heritage — [...]
Travel in Malaysia is always a pleasure, and Penang is certainly one of the most fascinating states. The mix of cultures is sure to appease anyone’s desire for the exotic, and the beaches are absolutely spectacular. The Dutch colonization has left a big influence on the architecture, making it an exquisite place to do some [...]
Patrick was from Carmichael, California, which is part of the greater Sacramento Metropolitan area. He was born and raised there and last semester he began his sophomore year at California State University Sacramento. He was a liberal arts major and had plans to attend graduate school after he finished his degree. While he was his [...]
Once you’ve found and settled in to one of the luxury hotels Palma has to offer, you might take a look out at the port in this island city on Majorca. The city has been known by many different names: Ciutat de Mallorca (The City of Mallorca), or simply Ciutat (The City) are still by [...]
If you’re looking for a remote place to do some bicycling, a place that has beautiful views, clean beaches, and where you’re also allowed to shed your clothes and sunbathe, consider Formentera, the island just four miles south of Ibiza in the Mediterranean Sea. This place is a hidden treasure, just one half hour by [...]
Vienna is one of the most spectacular cities in the world. There is truly something for everyone here, and from all walks of life. There are plenty of gorgeous monuments, as well as museums, and opera houses, celebrating all of the many cultural achievements of the past few centuries. There is also a very lively [...]
Cape Town vineyards are become known world wide for the different varieties of grapes, and the production of some of the best warm weather wines in the business. Traveling through the wineries, touring and tasting the wines, has become a favorite past-time for the people of the country of South Africa and is the perfect [...]