A specific set of foods and their attendant rituals are inextricably linked to Passover. Like eating matza (unleavened bread), maror (bitter herbs), charoset (a sweet mixture of apples, honey, & nuts) and the requisite 4 cups of wine after toasting to L’Chaim (life). Did you know that there are now some delicious Kosher wines on the market that can do a religious observance of this magnitude some justice?

I recently tasted 2 bottles from South Africa’s Backsberg Estate Cellars. Established by a f

Marriage, Italian Style

The town of Mondovi in northern Italy, is barely mentioned in most guide books.

But we went there to see our good friends Giovanna and Antonio get married in a small mountain village near the town.

The couple had opened a restaurant, Ezzelino, a bright, splash of color and light in this unspoiled, Medieval town set high on a hill top.

It’s a hidden destination of sorts where few tourists come to see the 15th and 16th century plazas, faded frescoes and quiet spaces that embr

Europe’s most popular holiday islands draw major tourist crowds to its well-known charms, but with a bit of insider info, you can hit these islands and have an entire-beach-to-yourself getaway.

Island 1: Ibiza

About half the island, and especially the still fairly untrampled northeast areas are covered by thick forests, almond and fig groves.

Island 2: Mallorca

High-rise tourist development is something you don’t see so much in the medieval centre of Palma, whose old quarter oozes history in its twi

First in a series of four. 

The marriage of Prince William, second in line to the throne, and Catherine Middleton, a mere – albeit hardly poverty-stricken – commoner, is a major world event. But for Londoners, it’s a bit of a major pain in the…

Here comes the (princess) bride – and there go the Londoners, fleeing the city, via plane, train, automobile, bicycle, skateboard and any other transportation we can lay our hands on.Why? It’s not just because to hip Londoners, being a fan of the Royal Fa

by Elyse Glickman

Travelers often touch down in Singapore merely en route to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other countries in Asia (especially Southeast Asia).  That’s partly because it’s a hub for (naturally) Singapore Airlines, one of the world’s top-rated carriers. There’s an argument to be made that this singular city-state is intriguing enough to visit for its own sake. At the very least, though, if you’re continuing onward, a stopover here — seven time zones from London and 11 zones on

Prince William, Future Princess Kate, and Food in Wales

What will Will and Kate eat in Wales? On the eve of a royal marriage, this is no idle question, for after getting hitched, the royal couple will live in a Welsh farmhouse on the isle of Angelsey – aka Ynys Mon – while he serves in the Royal Air Force. We envision romantic, candlelit meals à deux in an artfully rustic dining room – but what, exactly, will they be eating in this love nest? For that matter, what are travelers served in the h

Are you afraid of staying in a B&B because you not sure what to expect? According to Research Surveys by (Bed and Breakfast.comand the Professional Association of International Innkeepers) they say that B&Bs and Country Inns are sorely misunderstood. That’s why we here at the Atlantic Birches Inn are would like to explain why B&Bs are the Better Way to Stay verses your traditional Hotel or Motel. Most Gen X and Gen Y travelers think B&Bs are for Baby Boomers and Senior Citizens. Let us bust some

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The fare’s nouvelle-ish American — chef Nik Biok’s chic & tasty takes on comfort food like smoked stuffed chicken wings with chipotle tamarind, lime relish, and sour cream, or slow-roasted beef short ribs with guava glaze. But while foodies give the menu a definite thumbs-up, food is still probably not the main reason for a trip to Circus, a sleek spot that opened in early 2010, tucked away on London‘s Endell Street in Covent Garden. Its gimmicky (in a good way), somewhat voyeuristic vib

Tired from a morning of working on blogs, my companion and I went to "gigi" in Miami for a quick bite to eat. I knew I was hungry and wanted to try something new, and as a resident of Miami, my companion said she had heard great things about "gigi".

I was not to be disappointed. The concepts are fresh and small plates for sharing, and they are dead on. The menu is a two-sided 8 1/2 x 5 piece of heavy stock paper with the alcohol menu on one side and the lunch offerings on the other. We ordered si

When you think about the Seychelles islands you think of the beautiful beaches and the gorgeous tropical landscapes but would you think about the conservation of endangered Green and Hawksbill Turtles?

Every fall, tourists converge on New England for the opportunity to witness one of nature's most dazzling spectacles, when leaves explode with color in one triumphant grand finale to a summer of photosynthesis. Few realize that "fall" colors may also be found as far south as South Florida... in the spring. Shortly after the vernal equinox (this year on March 20th), certain species of subtropical deciduous trees put on a show that, while admittedly not of the magnitude of New England's, is noneth