Boldly subtitled “The Video Insider’s Guide to Neighborhoods Across The World,”, a new film site that will officially launch in February just contacted us to help promote their Beta version. TurnHere.com (then click on “Cool Places”) aims to be the largest Internet video destination site. It will house 2-5-minute-long indie films on neighborhoods and places…
A story printed today in USA Today — “Airlines change how they herd us aboard” –– offers some fascinating news about all of us who carry on lugguage. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, AirTran, AmericaWest and USAir now group passengers at the gate according to their seat’s letter designation. The carrier boards window passengers first,…
A block north of Union Square, along the Powell Street Cable Car line and a toothbrush’s throw from my dentist’s office is Scala’s Bistro. As part of the fabled Sir Francis Drake Hotel, it features richly colored floor tiles, a semi-open kitchen inspired by Monet’s and a friendly wait staff. I’ve always enjoyed everything here,…
“Rauchen Verboten” is the newest sign of the times on its trains as Switzerland recently became the latest European nation to announce its 3,000 train cars are all now smoke-free. Trains in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Nortway and Sweden have also banned smoking. Believe it or not, according to Rail Europe, the French…
For centuries, the Chateau Eza has commanded a sweeping view, a sterling reputation, and a rustic locale within a medieval town more than three hundred metres above the Mediterranean in the Provence Alps. Its 10 breath-taking rooms and suites are reached by stone passageways. Its award-winning restaurant is also set atop the cliffs. And through…
We visited the top-rated aquarium in the U.S. over Christmas vacation and it’s still a marvel after 20 years. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is better than ever with nearly 200 galleries and exhibits. Because of the sparse holiday crowd, we could get up-close and personal with hundreds of sea creatures. We loved Sharks: Myth and…
A Las Vegas vacation can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people, from a booze and gambling-filled party to a nice vacation away from home with the kids (some people even combine these two vibes in one vacation). The Las Vegas vacation industry really boomed in the late 60s and…
Birkenstock sandals are synonymous with comfort. The sandals have a long history, dating back two centuries. The quality of the shoes is outstanding, providing excellent quality and time-tested endurance. The sandals have evolved over time, but the product has maintained a strong following for many, many years. The Birkenstocks as we know them today were…
During my college years, I skiied at Heavenly Valley at South Lake Tahoe and feasted on the buffet at Caesars Tahoe Resort & Casino. I later spent three years writing ads and commercials promoting their first-class acts, from The Beach Boys and Willie Nelson to David Copperfield and Julio Iglesias. In fact, I once got…
Ever miss a cell call because you didn’t hear the ringing through your iPod earpods? Here’s your audio solution. The silver Pulsar 590A Bluetooth Stereo Headset by Plantronics lets you seamlessly switch between your Bluetooth phone and your favorite music or movie — so you’ll never miss a call. It provides up to 12 hours…
Just saw this great deal from Costco Travel: A six-night Mexican vacation from $399 per person* — with a savings of $327 per person. It’s at the new Villa Del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort & Spa in the exclusive Vallarta Nayarit region. This vacation includes: • Round-trip transfers from airport to hotel; • Six nights…
My wife is a spa aficionado. She enjoys massages, wrap therapy, enzyme baths, facials and other types of spa treatments whenever we travel (as well as at home). So she’s sure to love Spas of America, a new site about premium resorts, hotels, and destination spas across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. This comprehensive…