by Maryann Virack
My dad’s summer visits to California have often forced us to join in the “traipse of the tourists” visiting every theme park and attraction, including casinos, within driving distance. Some have been extraordinary adventures; others much more ordinary. This year I opted for culture and a very different kind of destination. The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach runs for one month in the summer and has been doing so since 1933.
Laguna Beach was establ
Bear Hole, The Beauty of Upper Bidwell Park
Chico, California just cannot rid itself of being named the “party capital of America.” Chico State may indeed be a party central as Playboy says it’s “numero uno” for college kids” gone wild.”
Chico is located 180 miles northeast of San Francisco in the central valley, around three hours by car from San Francisco, and one hour from Sacramento, and is indeed a College town that knows how to do a little partying to go along with studying for your de
I've only begun to travel alone in the last few years. Major changes in the autumn of my life have forced me, not unwillingly, to embrace my independence. Once I wrote about family travel destinations and unique ways to save money and have a great time with your children. Now I find myself addressing the 'Baby Boomers". Just so you know I have decided to be a "Bloomer" not a Boomer! I feel as if my life has just begun to blossom.
Life cannot get any better than spending a week in Oahu, Hawaii's
Hello everybody!!
Today I'm very excited because we are not so far from on of the most emotional and exceptional events of the year that we are going to live tomorrow in the afternoon at five p.m., the GIostra del Saracino (Joust of the Saracens).
By the way, last Sunday morning I was walking across the historic street ot our city center, I have been admired some beautiful medieval costumes which reminded me to the incredible medieval's atmosphere of Arezzo.
During all the week until the race of
I am not Samantha Brown, Andrew Zimmern or Tony Bourdain. I am Jersey. I am a Baby Bloomer…64 years old, divorced, still teaching and just starting to blossom.
In the last few years, I have gone sky-diving, zip lining, swimming in Mexican ceynotes, snorkeling coral reefs, kayaking, off-roading, swimming with dolphins and drinking Hurricanes on Bourbon Street. All for the very first time…and all alone!!!!
I do not eat cow eyeballs or testicles, I do not venture into
The summer has almost finished and many memories were left behind. For some people it was the perfect time to relax at the poolside, enjoy the sun and warm weather, for some others was the chance to experience some new adventures and when I said ¨adventures¨ I really mean it.
Summer vacations are one of the most expected times of the year by teenagers and kids, because of so many reasons; great weather, leisure times and fun activities almost everywhere. The fact is; being off school is an exce
I stumbled across a Facebook page called, "You Know You're from Oakland If ..."
There were comments about all sorts of local trivia, long closed restaurants, streets that have undergone name changes ...
Reading all of those comments brought back lots of memories and made me a bit homesick because Oakland, California, is my hometown. But I haven't actually lived there for 30 years, and I left the Bay Area 20 years ago to live in Hong Kong.
So I decided to research a post on the Top 10 Spots to T
Most travelers today want to maintain their work-out routine while they’re on vacation. If this includes you, head to the La Jolla Sports Club in the village. It’s the best fitness club around – and I should know, I’ve tried them all.
Last week while I was on vacation in Florida, my sister treated my husband and me to a Brian Wilson Concert. Although Mr.Wilson shows his age, he still had the same voice I remember so well from my Beach Boys albums. He belted out his greatest hits for over two hours. It was a great concert and the venue, well where else could it be but at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood. Yes there is another Hollywood.
This casino was massive, glitzy, and heaving with people. The Hard Rock holds a special pl
AUTUMN LEAVES, FESTIVALS, AND A PET-FRIENDLY RESORT
by Ed Wetschler
Hordes of fall foliage fans visit New England's mountain ranges in autumn, but Derrick Daly, head gardener at the Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, near Portland, Maine, is partial to autumn on the coast. I've stayed at the Inn by the Sea, but only in summer, so I asked Daly about leaf peeper season at sea level.
What's autumn like in Cape Elizabeth?
October is one of the best months here, and not just because it's my bir
Are you aware Italy has a general strike set for Tuesday, September, 6. All Italian airlines, Italian airports, trains, public transportation in Rome, Naples, Turin, Florence and Bologna.
Most important if you have clients or you are returning a rental car these institutions will also be closed.
Italian ferries will delay departures by 8 hours!
More Italian strikes planned in September. German air traffic control strike issues not settled
After all the planning and stress of having the perfect wedding day,
Portugal’s Precious Port Wine Trail
The Port Wine Trail begins in the only place legally authentic Port can begin, in Oporto, Portugal’s second-largest city, and a three and a half hour train ride north from Lisbon.
More importantly, it’s the gateway to the Douro Valley’s prized Port wine vineyards. ()
The valley is really spectacular, a “must see,” and certainly a absolute destination for any lover of Port.
The hills are carpeted with terraces of grape vines that rush and fall away, down tow
¿Viajar o no en temporadas de huracanes? Con el nombre de Irene sonando en boca de todos y causando estragos en muchas ciudades norteamericanas, muchos piensan si vale la pena viajar en esta época.
Lo ocurrido en la temporada de este año, que aún no termina, nos recuerda que pueden haber desde cancelaciones de vuelo hasta cierres de carretera que trastocan entre otras cosas, los planes de los viajeros.
Lectores de Todosobrecruceros.com nos hacen esta pregunta frecuentemente y siempre contestamos
The 2011 Champagne harvest has begun. With the combination of early flowering, low rain levels in the spring, and abundance of summer sun has led to one of the earliest picking seasons since 1822, the Champagne Bureau said today.
The three prominent planted grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, are being hand-harvested across the region with favorable weather forecasts for the next few days.
"As we celebrate another successful harvest from this unique region, we are remind
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
– Mark Twain
Most volunteers who go abroad, like to volunteer in places where they feel they can make a difference. This is what makes volunteering abroad a noble choice for many. Apart from volunteer work, there are also a number of other things that one can do in these countries. Here we will look at a number of countries in Africa and what one can do while volunteering in these countries.
First off we look into volunteerin
Vibrant colours and ancient culture, beautiful cities and endless golden beaches – a holiday in Morocco is definitely an exotic experience. Explore the country’s rich cultural history while staying with friends/family in some of the famous luxury boutique hotels or charming private luxury Moroccan riads. Unwind on breathtaking beaches, play a round at one of the many spectacular golf courses, get your adrenaline racing in North Africa’s adventure capital and more by planning luxury holidays Moro
German-born Tarkan Tevetoğlu, 37, has been compared to a cross between Turkey's Elvis and Michael Jackson in terms of his impact on his country’s pop music scene, and he’s achieved a measure of fame abroad, as well, particularly in Europe. The dude garners A-list coverage from Turkish media, of course, for almost everything he does, whether it’s verbal gaffes; groundbreakingly racy video scenes; temporary military draft-dodging; shilling for Pepsi-Cola; scary run-ins with the paparazzi; a tiff w
Sometimes the most authentic way to experience a destination is with a small group led by an expert guide. Such was the case when my neighbor Daira Paulson went snorkeling in Micronesia last year.
