Sure, it’s great to read the latest tidbits about Madonna and Mariah and Beyonce. But oftentimes, the biggest inspirations come from reading about upcoming, about-to-bust-out Divas fiercely battling the world, hustling to harness their dreams. Of course long journeys begin with a first step, but how many more of us will take it having heard…
by Kathy Hegedus-Beeksma Kings and Queens and medieval battles, Hungary has seen all of that! This is a story of foreign occupation, revolution, the struggle to reclaim territory, and the fight for freedom! The first stop on the chronological tour of Budapest is the Basilica of St. Istvan. In 895, the Magyar (Hungarian) tribes settled…
by Natalie Bahadur Bright, blinding, flashing lights beckon you closer. There’s an energy in the air. There’s the unmistakable smell of money and the promise of unrivaled riches. Lady Luck whispers you should take a gamble. Place a bet. Roll the dice. The faint sound of slot machines wafts through the air. Thinking of Las…
by Michelle McAlister I fly down the hallway and frantically dig out the yellow pages from the kitchen drawer. I look under “H” for Hurricane. Hurricane Concrete, Hurricane Fencing, Hurricane Shutters… Sheets of rain slap the King palms that earlier shrouded my rented residence in lush secret coverage. The palms lay flat, flapping, wagging in…
Listen carefully, while you’re being pampered at the Bangkok Oasis Spa, and you’ll hear it – the faint sound of birds singing in nearby trees. Gentle, soothing and natural, the perfect aura of tranquility that city spas yearn to achieve comes naturally at Oasis Spas’ newest location in Bangkok. Spirit-soothing Zen gardens, beautifully entwining Banyan…
Location and how to get there: Located in the heart of Old Montreal’s West End and minutes from the downtown center. Number of rooms and amenities: 30 loft-style rooms, with a safe deposit box, Internet access, flat picture tube screen television and DVD player, radio, fully-stocked mini-bar, iron, bathrobes and slippers. Price range: $200 USD…
Location and how to get there: Located just over an hour’s drive from San Francisco, Nick’s Cove & Cottages is gently nestled on the east shore of Tomales Bay, long celebrated as one of the California coast’s most pristine settings. Number of rooms: 12 unique luxury ocean themed cottages, located on, or over-the-water with private…