by Lucy Keir The Sofitel New York has an air of class as soon as you get through the revolving door into the grand entrance hall. You are entered into a world of luxury, walking through the lounge area to the check in desk is impressive in itself. The check in staff were more than…
Location and how to get there: Spittelbergviertel, Vienna is five minutes to subway stop “Volkstheater,” 7 minutes to the museums quarter, and 7 minutes to Vienna’s longest shopping street “Mariahilferstrasse,” where you can get to by taxi or subway. Number of rooms: 42 exquisitely decorated rooms and suites none of them is alike. Price range:…
Founding President of nonprofit Spark, Maya Garcia, envisioned an organization that would empower young professional women in local communities to address social, political and economic issues that women face globally by creating a local network and working with grassroots women’s groups worldwide. Did you hear that, Divas? Not a muted minion of multi-millionaires in the…
Location and how to get there: The French Quarter Inn is located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston. Number of rooms: 50 rooms; Complimentary continental breakfast in the lobby, or delivered to the room. Champagne and Lady Fingers at Check in, an evening wine and cheese reception, milk and cookies before bed, coffee on…
by Judy Strobel CONSIDERING A “VOLUNTEER VACATION” OVER SPRING BREAK? Resolve to Help, Rather than Harm When Abroad, NGO Cautions A leading international volunteer service organization offers study abroad and other potential “vacation volunteers” important tips to avoid cultural exploitation abroad. At the top of the list: Put your personal agenda aside, advises Global Volunteers….
by Margaret Melaney Here you are on the grand adventure of your life, just you and 25 strangers packed into a bus which never seems to stop except for bathroom breaks on the motorway. You only have a few more days, and you have GOT to salvage this trip. You take destiny by the hand…
by Abbey Laufenberg When the sun appears after weeks of hiding, the snow covered ground is melted away to reveal lost lush green grass, and the birds have returned from their winter vacation, I know summer is just around the corner. Living in a place known for their cheese and frozen tundra, there has to…