Highlander Culinary Adventure:: Zakopane, Poland

Highlander Culinary Adventure:: Zakopane, Poland

Two weeks previously, I had been cooking these very same dishes (all right…so maybe I just helped a bit) with a whole bunch of feisty “Village Housewives of Zakopane”. This was just one of the many fun culinary activities I (along with 6 other discerning, well-traveled foodies) enjoyed during our “Cooking your Way from Krakow…

Hotel Review: Sweet Serenity with Loews Lake Las Vegas
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Hotel Review: Sweet Serenity with Loews Lake Las Vegas

The Strip, undeniably, continues to be the top Las Vegas attraction captivating and entertaining visitors with it’s high-energy glitz, glamour and 24/7 nightlife. But for those seeking sunshine and sweet serenity in a spectacular desert oasis setting, travel beyond the city lights to the quaint village of Lake Las Vegas. It is here one discovers affordable luxury, superior service and award-winning cuisine all under one roof. The Loews…

Through the Rolling Hills of Tuscany: ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours

Through the Rolling Hills of Tuscany: ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours

To celebrate their 40th anniversary, ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours announced a Pisa-to-Venice cycling trip June 6-17, 2012, hosted by two generations of the founding family. ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours started in 1972 and was the first North American company to offer pedal tours in Europe. They’ve since stashed many awards under their belt, including the prestigious National…

Santiago’s Secret Hideaway – The Aubrey

Santiago’s Secret Hideaway – The Aubrey

Santiago, Chile’s largest and capital city, is an eclectic mix of old and new world culture. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish, Santiago shares a rich history with many other South American cities, yet it distinguishes itself as the ultimate urban destination of diversity – in geography, climate and attitude. History is still very much…

Hotel Review: Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay – Miami, Florida
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Hotel Review: Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay – Miami, Florida

No need to cross the pond to the Continent or fly south to Latin America for an idyllic international escape. South Florida offers plenty of sunshine and sizzle, day and night, as well as a vibrant ethnic makeup to satisfy one’s desire for diversity and distraction from the ordinary; think the United Nations meets Global Fun Fest….