Opened in 2002, Chocolate Coffee owners, Ken and Vera Bettin, have been brewing coffee, mixing ice drinks, and baking pastries for coffee-loving Atlanta locals. A hypnotic ambience of soft piping music, computers hissing encouraged by free Wi-Fi, and the friendly tone of the staff have helped transform Chocolate Coffee into a neighborhood institution, where [...]

With expensive flights and the weak dollar, Europe is slow to become a luxury destination — especially during peak season.
In an MSN article, Tim Leffel, author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations, offers cheap destinations that will keep money in your wallet and stretch your vacation further.
Here are a few examples:
• Spend a [...]

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) predicts a “very active” 2006 hurricane season. And, if you’re traveling to Florida, the Gulf Coast, or the Caribbean, you need to take precautions before and during your vacation. Here are a few tips (courtesy of USA Today) to consider if you’re traveling during hurricane season.
1. Check in [...]

This summer, Netflix, an online movie rental service, is taking a few American classic movies and screening them at locations inspired by or filmed.
The Netflix Rolling Roadshow will feature 10 movies at the locations made famous by the movies. Watch the “Field of Dreams” in the actual corn field in Dyersville, Iowa. Or enjoy [...]

We’ve all done it. At the end of a hotel stay, we’ve pillaged the toiletries, seized personalized stationery, or misplaced an embroidered towel or two.
But, why do we do this? Do we feel entitled to this amenities? Yes. Are these extra luxuries overprized? Absolutely. Or, are we simply trying to live in the [...]

Pat yourself yourself on the back. You made it through the winter elements — cold, snowy, windy, rainy, days — not to mention the work elements — pesky co-workers, nagging deadlines, and long commutes. Memorial Day is the official start of the summer travel season. Welcome!
If you’re one of the estimated 37 million [...]

Don’t you just love summer? The smell of barbeques, family reunions, warm weather, and of course, baseball.
One of my favorite things about summer is the outdoor concerts, festivals, and parades. The editors of MSN have composed a list of must see attractions for the summer. Choices include spending an evening at New York [...]

Ok, I admit it. I love the Da Vinci Code. I’ve read the book twice, will be one of the first people to see it when it’s released next week, and can’t wait to visit the Louvre when I return to Paris in two weeks. If you’re like me and want to tour the [...]