As consumers, we are quickly moving from a group that pushes carts to one that pushes computer keys. Online shopping, in some categories, has usurped the bricks and mortar experience: think movie rentals and travel. Consumers opt to buy online for convenience, price and broad product selection. With the present economic downturn, price has come…
For centuries, the sport of falconry was reserved for people of nobility and wealth. Now, travelers can experience the historic art while staying at the five-star Ashford Castle in Ireland and participating in the three day Royal Falconry Adventure. All participants are given lessons focusing on the art and history of falconry while learning how…
Hidden in the enclave of Punta Mita at the Riviera Nayarit, the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort combines classic sophistication and modern luxury. For a limited time, the resort is offering discounts! Sunsational Savings: Escape to paradise! When you book a room through the Sunsational Savings package, you are treated to your third night free,…
The magical world of the best selling Harry Potter book series is coming to life at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The new attraction, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, hosted its grand opening on June 18, 2010, at Universal Islands of Adventure. Guests can explore the halls of Hogwarts school, the shops at Hogsmeade…
A stylish person who puts effort and thought into her attire should likewise think about her surrounds. To this end, I was delighted to attend the opening night of the SF Art Fair at Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion. This is the first major international fine art fair in the Bay Area in nearly a decade. The Fair, is…
If you get stuck with a 4+ hour delay – hop in a cab and head for the Buckingham (now the Quin) -they will deduct the cab fare ($50 max) from your room charge. Offer only good for one nite stay and you gotta have some paper airline proof of the delay. Called the IN-TRANSIT…
When I was a kid, my voracious appetite for reading and acquiring knowledge may have made any parent proud… turns out however, I was reading my parents out of house of home! They refused to purchase any more books for me and sent me off downtown, library card in hand. Where was BookSwim.com when I…