New York City, The City that Never Sleeps Especially During the Holidays! So you want to spend a full week, seven days in New York City? Well, we can tell you it is possible to spend seven years, even seven decades in New York City and still feel as if you have not seen it all. […]
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The Famous Historic and Cultured Algonquin Hotel It’s near Times Square and the Theater District and is more than another place to stay, it has a host of interesting and legendary stories behind its fame. The Algonquin Hotel opened on November 22, 1902. At that time single rooms cost $2 a night while larger three […]
“Thelma and Louise”, two youthful ladies (aka: Mary Claire and Kay) took a week long road trip from Houston, Texas to San Diego, California. Mary Claire made a photo essay using her iPhone’s camera… covering this once in a lifetime, 5 DAYS filled with sights, wine, adventures and experiences worth remembering. WINERIES IN THE PLAINS […]
My wife and I have wanted to book a vacation at the historic Del Coronado Hotel for quite some time. This summer we were traveling to California anyway, and decided this was our year for the Del! So using all of our American Express points, saved up for half of our lifetime, we booked the […]
As we dined the scene above was the view from our table. 1500 Ocean Restaurant is the top-of-the-line dining experience at the Del Coronado Resort, and one of the top-rated restaurants in the San Diego metro area. 1500 OCEAN – A SCENIC 5 STAR BEACH-FRONT RESTAURANT Inspired by its beachfront setting at the Hotel del […]
THE BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC DEL CORONADO HOTEL AND RESORT. Hotel del Coronado (a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton) is an iconic destination on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, just minutes from downtown San Diego. It’s Coronado Island setting, with a wonderful white sand beach, captures the relaxed beauty and seaside charm of […]
SAN DIEGO HAS BEAUTIFUL DAYS AND SO MUCH TO DO! San Diego is a beautiful city on the Pacific coast of California, known for its beaches, parks and a great year-round climate. It is approximately 120 miles south of Los Angeles and is adjacent to the Mexico border. The immense Balboa Park is the site of San Diego’s renowned […]
The Omni La Costa Resort ARTS & FOOD presents a first-person look at what to consider while hosting a 3-day gathering when you want a break from the usual chain-motel-drudgery. A place to go that’s set up for fun and a memorable family reunion! Megan and Damon Black’s family group was made up of 23 […]
By Robert Atkinson THE ONLY HOTEL IN THE WORLD WITH A BEATLES INSPIRED THEME! Your luxury hotel in Liverpool’s Cavern Quarter Hard Days Night Hotel, Liverpool, offers guests a truly unique experience right in the heart of this vibrant city. Standing as the world’s only Beatles inspired hotel, this magnificent building offers luxurious accommodation and […]
Copenhagen: Tivoli, Hans Christian Andersen, Museums, Castles, Churches, Architecture… The Capital of Denmark is Copenhagen. Denmark’s capital, sits on the coastal islands of Zealand and Amager. It’s linked to Malmo in southern Sweden by the Öresund Bridge. Indre By, the city’s historic center, contains Frederiksstaden, an 18th-century rococo district, home to the royal family’s Amalienborg Palace. […]