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The Thornton Winery in Temecula, CA is home to one of California’s longest running concert series. In fact, this year is the 25th anniversary of the Champagne Jazz Series. As you would expect, this summer’s lineup features some of the biggest and most popular of today’s Jazz performers (Dave Koz, Spyro Gyra, Kenny G, George Benson, Chris Botti, Boz Scaggs, etc.) I’ve enjoyed at least one concert at this intimate venue each of the last three summers and have been inspired by guitar god Lee Rite
Medieval towns and vineyards surround burgundy
It doesn’t get much better for wine lovers than a visit the Burgundy region of France. The self proclaimed “land of fine art and living” is much more than a wine region in central France. In the minds of many wine aficionados, Burgundy produces the world’s most drinkable wines in the world.
A trip to Burgundy is a step back in time. The Romans and the Celtics lay claim to have sculpted the towns and villages of Burgundy. With a concentra
Bangkok’s rich culture has more intriguing aspects than its extravagant nightlife. If you are booking Bangkok flights especially to experience the rich culture of the city, make sure floating markets are there in your itinerary. The most popular floating markets in the city are:
Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
This is one of the closest floating markets to Bangkok. You can easily reach the market by taxi. The best part of this market is that it doesn’t have crowded lanes yet have authenticit
por Andrés Figueroa Vásquez
Las guías Moon hacen que los viajes independientes y que la exploración de exteriores sea divertida y accesible. Su elaboración es llevada a cabo por turistas expertos quienes reseñan de manera sincera los pormenores de cada lugar, consejos estratégicos de primera; además de datos locales útiles y una buena dosis de buen humor.
Por estas razones, dichos libros han ganado un lugar especial entre los amantes de los viajes al extranjero. El objetivo de la casa editorial e
by Nellie Huang
With its romantic Mediterranean flair, rich cuisine and millennia-old history, Spain has captured the hearts of many – including world-famous Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow. There’s no denying that the 40-year-old celebrity has had a long love affair with Spain: she speaks almost perfect Spanish with an Iberian accent, she’s worked closely with several Spanish directors and she’s even hosted her own culinary show based in Spain.
Paltrow Hails Spain as Her Second Home
“Spain
I've recently done my Travel Minutes from our radio show on tips. Here are some of my little-known travel tips & facts:
- Did you know that mustard can relieve leg cramps? Well it does! Yellow mustard contains turmeric acid which is an anti-inflammatory. Actually, turmeric has many health benefits. Check them out at turmerichealthbenefits.org. So put some of those yellow mustard packets in your bag for those long flights.
- Fellas, if you forget your shaving cream, don’t fret because you can use t
por Cristóbal Ramirez
“Mojo picón, mojo picón, la rica salsa canaria se llama mojo picón”. Caco Senante alababa las delicias de su querido archipiélago en esta canción que ponía sabor en los 80. Pero se quedaba corto. Porque la gastronomía de Canarias es mucho más. Hay quien dice que se trata de la cocina más original y cosmopolita de España, ya que conjuga las influencias peninsular, latinoamericana (sobre todo de Venezuela) y africana. Un crisol de culturas que estalla en la boca.
Entre las
by Kyle McCarthy with Kaleel Sakakeeny
With demand for family-friendly summer vacation destinations, multigenerational accommodations and organized tours at an all-time high according to industry sources, the moms behind the first TMS Family Travel Summit decided to look at what “family travel” really means.
They found that the classic married couple with two kids, or more technically, the “married-couple-biological-children” family represents less than half of all American families. Single pare
Legal issues have recently plagued Air BnB in a growing number of cities. It's great to share your home with others but your lease or homeowners' association may forbid you from doing it on a routine basis. Restrictive City ordinances are next. Easynest steers clear of these pitfalls by getting you in a hotel room at half price. Double occupancy rates automatically charged for a room by hotels and resorts are single biggest hurdle for solo travelers.
It doesn't matter if you're staying by yoursel
They say that a beautiful and sexy beach is in the eyes of the beholder. However, few will argue that Kolymbithres beach is not one of the most alluring Greek seaside hangouts. Located on the Cycladic island of Paros, this is one of the most unusual beaches you will ever visit. The place to be seen on Paros. Not a beach for the prudish. Anything goes on Kolymbithres, including the consumption of large quantities of the chalky Greek liquor ouzo.
In Greece, all age groups meet at the beach. You wil
Costa Rica's southern Nicoya Peninsula is full of natural beauty and rich in biodiversity. Jagged and mountainous from its volcanic origins, with pockets of shimmering beaches, the landscape is a diverse transition zone between tropical dry forest and wet tropical forest.
The Gulf of Nicoya’s placid waters stretch between the Peninsula and mainland. The tops of underwater mountains rising from the sea dot the Gulf as its many islands. The Gulf is an aquatic paradise rich in marine life and water
Italy is a great summer destination, bringing together amazing weather, world-famous food, and countless cultural treasures. If you hire a car in Italy for the summer, there are some things you should know, the most important of which is that there's a thing called the ZTL that you should keep an eye out for. Nothing gets foreign drivers fined more quickly in Italy than accidentally wandering into a ZTL.
ZTL stands for Zona a Traffico Limitato, and it's an area in the centre of the city in whi
We started you off on a cross-country road trip with Summer Travel Part 1. Now we're revving our engines for the next leg, which sees us passing through the“Cradle of American Culture” to the Badlands out West.
"Cradle of American Culture": Tour the Mississippi Delta to see the roots of much of American culture. Visit historic private homes in Vicksburg and Memphis, and enjoy a coffee reception at Mont Helena Manor, a magnificent example of Colonial Revival architecture. You can also tour the Del
The Mekong is a long river that stretches through the borders of 6 countries in Southeast Asia. I’d already travelled on the Mekong crossing from Thailand into Laos, so it was pretty cool to continue the journey on the same river through another 2 countries.
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| Mekong Delta, Vietnam |
The border formalities on the river were quick and painless, and surprisingly informal. As we floated down the river further into Vietnam the scenery started to get really interesting. We saw basic looking houses right on
If it's true that 1-minute of video is worth 1.8 million words, then hotels and travel destinations may have found the "holy grail" that converts the grazing online process of looking at hotels, to actually booking them.
And there isn't a hotel or destination in the world that isn't seeking the business alchemy that converts lookers into actual customers.
Generally, the hotel's website is held responsible for making this magic happen.
Of course service that exceeds the client's demands, locat
Argentina's largest city, Buenos Aires, possesses several magnificent tourist attractions. The Teatro Colon is the largest opera house, which is one among all the other majestic attractions. Fly to Buenos Aires and admire this beautiful masterpiece.
The ‘Paris of South America’, Buenos Aires is known to the world as a complex, energetic, and seductive port city. The capital city of Argentina possesses a rich cultural identity and embraces European heritage. The city is home to one of the world
Italy is often associated with good food, romantic piazzas, Roman ruins and turquoise beaches – few know about the majestic mountains that run through Italy. From the Dolomites to the Apennines, the peaks of Italy boast dramatic heights and grandeur but are often overlooked by tourists and locals alike. Thanks to Reinhold Messner, one of the most famous mountaineers of all time, Italian peaks are slowly moving into the travel spotlight and getting the attention they deserve.Greatest Climber of A
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por Cristóbal Ramirez
Una camiseta muy pop y un abrigo vintage. Diseños, bares modernos y captadores de tendencias. ¿Londres? Qué va, es Lisboa. Así como lo leen. La capital lusa quiere dejar atrás ese estigma de ciudad desconchada y con viejas vestidas de negro y se está reinventado a golpe de creatividad juvenil. Hoy emergente y alternativa, Lisboa encandila con su pasado y su futuro. Ambos extremos se encuentran en los mismos adoquines, así que allá vamos. Lo primero es lo primero: la Plaza de
