When the couple, here for their 20th visit, commented that it was the first time they had taken the house tour -– one of the staples of the Mohonk Mountain House experience -- I asked what they had been doing all those years. Liz and Dan Gleason from Haddon Heights, New Jersey replied: “There’s just so much to do all the time, you just can’t fit it all in. Every year there’s a new surprise. This year it’s the Smiley family parlor.”
And therein lie two of the greatest pleasures at this gloriou
After six months into the coronavirus lockdown experience, it was natural to want to leave our house in Stockbridge, Hampshire and travel a little - preferably to the coast, which is never far away in England. In fact, just 20 miles to the south lies Southampton where a ferry with your car can be boarded for the hourlong crossing to the Isle of Wight and its many attractions. And that is exactly what we did in October 2020.
England's largest island is just the right s
A hiking buddy is someone who you will laugh with; slog through the mud with; occasionally get angry at; maybe get lost with; and certainly share great stories with. Like any good relationship, you might be apprehensoive at the beginning. Who knows if you’ll be a good match?
I’ve had a lot of hiking buddies over the years, some who I only adventured with once and others that I’ve had by my side for hundreds of miles. Here are a few of things to look for in a great hiking partner.
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Panama of course has no shortage of islands, ravishing beaches, and secluded paradises. But this archipelago of around 365 islands and cays (barely 50 of them inhabited) spread over some 300 square kilometres (100 sq. miles) off the country's Caribbean coast, is a particular standout for its pristine environment.
That's in large part because they're part of the province of Guna Yala, autonomously ruled by the Guna people who predate the invasion of this region by the Spanish in 15
You might wonder why this is even a question. But in fact, the Chinese-speaking world has its own big Lunar New Year celebration (in 2021, it's 12 February), and so while much of the rest of the planet makes a big deal out of New Year's Eve tonight, for many of the nearly 1½ billion inhabitants of this vast country, it simply isn't all that much of a thing. There are of course exceptions, and that's what I'm here to talk about.
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Mainly, Western-style NYE tends to be observe
As our car crested the last hill overlooking the town ahead, I rubbed my eyes to make sure they weren’t deceiving me. The first thing I spotted was a giant King Kong clambering menacingly up a building.
Another roof was topped by a helicopter which appeared to have just landed or was about to take off. Among other hard-to believe visions that came into view were a huge chicken, an equally oversize fork piercing a large meatball and a half-size replica of the Titanic nestled against the iceberg th
Travel lovers want to explore every part of the world where they can find unique natural beauty to explore in vastly. East India is one of the favorite destinations for those ambitious travelers.
Planning a visit to North East India will definitely the best way you can spend your vacation. Whether you want to enjoy your leisure in natural ambience or you are looking to capture some valuable moments in the vicinity of Indian culture, tradition, and rituals, you should book your tickets to the
With just over a week to go before Christmas, cities across Spain, as many other cities in the world, are pulling out the stops and decking the halls with boughs of jolly. This blog has covered the festivities in biggies like Madrid and Barcelona, but plenty of other doings are afoot in all this countries autonomous communities and provinces. Today I'm travelling to my own home region, green Galicia in the northwest - and specifically to a pair of beautiful, historic, yet relat
A sugar-mill dinner at Montpelier
A few years ago, the fact that an island was the birthplace of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton, would have elicited very little excitement. But in recent years, since the advent of the hit Broadway musical Hamiliton, Nevis is all of a sudden a must-see destination. The very first line of the musical leads you here: “How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a Scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot in the Caribbean… “ That
Escaping into nature provides a series of family-friendly activities that help children to develop important skills that they will be able to use for the rest of their lives. And living in a region that makes it easy to explore wooded areas gives families the opportunity to visit remote places, campsites and recreational parks. These places are essential for kids, especially in the age of technology, as we humans tend to distance ourselves from nature, often overlooking the role that Mother Natu
Azur Air Ukraine has resumed flights from Kiev to La Romana Airport in the Dominican Republic. A division of the Anex Tour Group, Azur is flying Boeing 767 carriers that can accommodate 320 passengers each.
The resumption of four weekly flights on a route that stretches almost 6,000 miles “shows the confidence of the Ukrainian tourism market in our country and strengthens our relationship with Anex Tour Group, the Second World’s largest tourist conglomerate, to strengthen the re
Middle seats in the planes of some airlines are vacant. Passengers and crew members aboard cruise ships are socially distancing when possible and wearing masks. Some countries remain closed to non-residents, while others won’t allow people from the United States to enter.
Few aspects of life have been hit harder by the COVID-19 pandemic than travel, and there’s no end in sight. Or is there? The kinds of trips people take in the months ahead will be different than in the past. A number of t
The small, circular Santorini archipelago (known in Greece as Thera) is nestled in the southern Aegean Sea's Cyclades Islands, with two inhabited islands and four others that are uninhabited. Its enchanting natural and manmade beauty makes it a great holiday destination, and while many have visited via cruise ship, cheap flights to Santorini are also in high demand, owing to its popularity among holidaymakers. Here are four of the top draws, mostly on the main island of Santorini it
Now Anyone Can "Make a W1SH" from the World's Tallest Freestanding Tower.
"W1SH RIBBON," a monument to the suffering of and hope for the people of Japan and the world during the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, was installed on September 25 on the 350-meter-high Tembo Deck of Tokyo Skytree the tallest free-standing tower in the world (635m/2,080 feet), operated by Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd. The monument represents the stalwart perseverance of humankind to overcome this obstacle to public health
This 500-acre outdoor museum is open until its closure for the season December 13. Plus virtual lectures, panel discussions, and other special 60th-Anniversary programs can be viewed on the Storm King's website.
Located in the town of Cornwall, New York, in the Hudson Valley just over an hour north of New York City, Stom King Art Center offers large-scale sculpture and site-specific commissions under an open sky. Despite the global pandemic, Storm King still celebrated its 60th anniversary, openi
Even in this online age, getting out into nature has retained its appeal - and especially in this time of pandemic, it's the perfect "socially distanced" travel experience. I understand, however, that it can be quite intimidating for first-timers. It is challenging to plan your first camping trip, especially if you don’t know what to expect. So here's a rundown of everything you need to know to go on your first adventure.
The first thing you’d want to do is to research where yo
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Well, it's certainly been a bloody shambles of a year so far, eh? And who knows what awaits in the few weeks left to go. But at least some degree of travel is back, especially in and between countries in Europe. And today I'd like to talk about a destination in France that's rather off the usual tourist track. In the north of the country near the Belgian border, yet just an hour by train or road from both Iberia destinations Paris an
Astride Lake Michigan, the USA's third largest city is a fantastic place to visit, from its highrise downtown - with famous buldings including 47-year-old Willis Tower (once the world's tallest building, and known as the Sears Tower) and the 1920s-era, neo-Gothic Tribune Tower - to some of the world's best museums and shopping, and gets around 50 million tourists each year.
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On the 94th floor of the John Hancock Tower at 875 Michigan Avenue, this observation deck affords
Located in southeast Asia, this long, narrow country of more than 66 million is a dramatic mixture of bustling cities, traditional charm, fantastic beaches, and engaging ecotourism. Here's an overview of what Thailand's tourism authority has branded as "the Land of Smiles"- with some justification, as Thais are a friendly people who do seem to smile more than many other nationalities:
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Bangkok
The heart of a metro area of more than 14½ million, Thailand's bustling, congeste
In the market for a nice place to call your own on a warm-weather vacation getaway this winter, for example in the Caribbean? Instead of the usual resort, give a thought to renting your very own luxury Caribbean villa, which offers unparalleled privacy and comfort at a variety of price points, from super luxury down to very wallet-friendly. Here are five examples, marketed through Caribbean Escape, that you'll surely fall in love with!
If you
