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Father’s Day Travel Gifts 2013 – Travel Gift Guide Roundup 2013

Father's Day Travel Gift Guide Roundup for 2013

Hofsas House Review – Carmel-by-the-Seas Home Away From Home

At some point the vacation has gone from a chance to relax, unwind and recharge your batteries to trying to pack something into every second of everyday to make the most out of your so called vacation. If you are looking to get back that real vacation and want to get back to that relaxed and carefree vacation, a leisurely stay at Hofsas House in Carmel-by-the-Sea is for you. They have created the perfect atmosphere that will let you enjoy your vacation, whatever you want it to be

Costa Rica's Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort Review – Heaven on Earth

The setting is a rainforest so lush and tropical that you feel like you are in the Garden of Eden. Heaven on earth. This is Costa Rica’s jewel. Tabacon. A word that means so much to so many. Truly a destination in itself

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Review - Adventures in the Sky

During my search for the perfect helicopter tour of Kauai, and there are a few to choose from, I chose Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. They have the Green Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Services and they have been awarded the Six Star Diamond Award for 5 years in a row! The tour that I chose was the Kauai Eco Adventure (50-55 minutes). Blue Hawaiian Helicopters provides State of the Art EcoStar Helicopters that are climate controlled and on this particular adventure, we flew on a new American Europter ECO-Star

Hawaii Island Retreat Review - Get Away From the Daily Bustle of Life

Hawaii Island Retreat is just that-a secluded, private, quiet retreat away from the daily bustle of everyday life. This resort is located on the legendary North Kohala Coast and is nestled on 50 acres of groves, valley trails, lush foliage and landscaping

May Day in Minneapolis Review - Give or Take a Week or So

The best way to experience spring in the USA is to go to a place like the Twin Cities where the winters are long and spring is so welcomed. Their unsurpassed May Day parade is a Rite of Spring that should go on EVERYONE's calendar

Grand Hyatt Kauai Review - Breathtaking Views of the Ocean

As I write this I am still in awe. As a matter of fact, I have been in awe since I pulled in to the valet stand at the Grand Hyatt Kauai. To say the entrance is beautiful would not do it any justice. The entrance into the hotel is mesmerizing

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Happy Mother’s Day – Sparkling Ways to say “I Love You Mom!”

Hawaii Forest And Trail - Stalactites, Lava, and a Surreal Experience

We began the journey in a large, comfortable, air conditioned van and after picking up a few more people, headed towards the volcanoes. Hawaii is comprised of 5 volcanoes. On the tour, we learned about three of the volcanoes: Mauna Loa (long mountain), Mauna Kea (white mountain), and Mauna Kilauea (spewing mountain). It was so interesting to learn how the island was formed

Suitcase Magazine Celebrates One Year Anniversary in USA – Where Travel Meets Fashion!

Suitcases. Travel. Magazines. Fashion. What could be better then to combine it all?! Serena Guen did just that. In celebration of the one year anniversary of Suitcase Magazine’s USA launch, she brought out the fashionistas of NYC to party in SoHo.

The Golden City in the Golden State - Pasadena, California

To present Pasadena, the Convention and Visitors Bureau invited a group of journalists to a three-day visit to let the city “strut its stuff”

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The Queen Mary: A Delicious Day of BBQ and Music Event

The Queen Mary’s Waterfront Events Park is pleased to present The 2nd Annual West Coast BBQ Classic, a Family Friendly Championship sponsored by the infamous gentleman’s drink Jack Daniel’s.

Fashion Forward Dubai: Showcasing the best in Middle East Fashion

Dubai is the undisputed fashion Mecca of the Middle East. The inaugural Fashion Forward (FFWD) event is a movement to showcase and support the Middle East’s talented fashion designers.

Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort Abu Dhabi: Getting Away From it All

Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort. Far away from it all on a perfect stretch of beach and the glistening Arabian Sea.

Roka Akor Summer Menu Review - A Place for the Perfect Date Night to Start or Continue

A visit to trendy River North's Roka Akor's patio was great for people-watching in style while enjoying 13 spring cocktails and designer bar food for all palates

"Picasso and Chicago", and the "Art of Migration" Review – Two Different Stories of Chicago

"Picasso and Chicago", and the "Art of Migration" currently at the Art Institute of Chicago tell two different stories of Chicago

INSPIRING BEAUTY Review – Chicago History Museum and Ebony Fashion Fair Strut Their Stuff!

Don’t even think about missing this fabulous, historic exhibit. It will only be at the Chicago History Museum until January 5! This is a story—not a fairy tale!—about a vision WAY before its time

Hotel Victorian Review - Hidden Gem in the Heart of Vancouver

The Victorian Hotel truly takes you back to the early 1900s when the Klondike Gold Rush was happening and people would make frequent stops in Vancouver with their new found gold