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…
Used to be, when you wanted to take a wide-angle shot, you had to put a special lens on your camera. Not anymore… This month, Kodak will introduce its EasyShare V570 Dual Lens Digital Camera that can take both wide-angle shots and regular shots without having to change lenses. Its dual-lens system sits vertically and…
We’ve all stayed in airport hotels. They’re usually big chains with the usual room, a restaurant on the roof, and a convenient location at the terminal. But if you want some “aspirational luxury at a low cost,” this summer, the YO! Group will open a 40-room hotel at London’s Heathrow, followed by a 50-roomer at…
I’ve bought adaptors for various trips to Europe and Down Under. Even different ones for the UK and the continent. Funny thing is, my hotel room at the Marriott County Hall London offered plugs for US devices. Anyway, fellow blogger Josh Spear is “pleased to finally have found a great solution: Tumi’s Electric Adaptor Kit….
Anyone with tickets on Independence Air, sheepishsly raise your hand. Starting today, though you can no longer use them there, you can on Spirit Air, another low-cost carrier, until March 6. What’s the catch? There’s a $50 one-way fee for transferring the tickets. But that’s better than having to eat the Independence tix. Spirit offers…