Where Do the Royal Family Actually Live?

One of the things I often get asked when I’m hosting foreign friends around London is “Where do the royal family actually live?” Born in the purple - Queen Elizabeth II looks impressive in royal colours It’s quite easy to say where they don’t live. For instance, they don’t...

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A Daytrip to Long Beach, NY

As much as I love New York, at many times my heart lies in Long Island. I worked on a project there for a client for several months, so got to know this busy strip of land pretty well. At first glance it appears to be the land of commutes and folks zooming on their way to the more famous party mansions...

Drink Ribera. Drink Spain. Wine Tasting

Discover the pinnacle of Spanish winemaking and Spain’s most noble grape — Tempranillo — during the upcoming Ribera del Duero tasting. This comprehensive tasting, taking place on March 8, 2011, will introduce consumers and members of the trade to a lush production of this fruit forward...

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Tiptoe Through the Tulips

At that time of year when those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are longing for spring, unmistakable signs are in the air. Yes, it’s time to think about planning a visit to a tulip festival! They start in March and run through May, but the most likely month to see the flowers in full bloom is...

Tips for Adventure Travel Down Under

With its exotic animals, dramatic landscapes and thick accents, a trip to Australia can make you feel as though you have stepped into an alternate universe. This is why, even if you travel extensively, a destination as unique as Australia comes with it’s own set of travel guidelines. Here are my...

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First Look: Angle at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach

Chef Ryan Artim When a resort’s signature restaurant closes down, you never are quite sure what to expect. Such was the case with Angle Restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach. For the past year, daily service was on halt and the gorgeous venue was used primarily for private parties, but just...

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Culinary Master Classes in England

Planning a trip to England this year? Consider timing it to partake of a Culinary Master Class at the Swan Hotel in Lavenham (map), Suffolk, England (the hotel dates back to the 15th century, by the way). Themes for upcoming classes are “Fabulous Fish” (March 24), “Spring is in the Air”...

Weekend Away: The New Forest

Dr Johnson might have said that when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life – but sometimes the city does get just that bit too busy, too frenetic, too much, really, and you want to head for the country to wind down. The natural beauty of the New Forest The New Forest is not a day trip for...

Salvator Rosa’s Bandits, Wilderness, and Magic at the Kimbell

One of the boldest artists of seventh century Italy, the Kimbell Art Museum is currently presenting Salvator Rosa: Bandits, Wilderness, and Magic until March 27 highlighting 36 of the artist’s best paintings. Currently on loan from museums and private collections around Europe and North America,...

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A Walking Tour of Barceloneta

While the throngs of crowds will be wrapped around the Sagrada Familia waiting patiently for their turn, there’s another quiet neighborhood that has lots to see and do and is decidedly a little more low key. Once you’ve finished exploring Gaudi, turn your sneakers towards the area known...

Life in the Ruins at Pompeii

Located 240km (150 miles) south of Rome (map), the ancient city of Pompeii (map) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited tourist attractions in Italy. Once a bustling port city and commercial center with a population of around 20,000 people, Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of...

Houston International Festival 2011

The Silk Road trade route. The popular Houston International Festival is back for 2011 and as always the entertainment lineup is spectacular. The theme of this year’s iFest is “The Silk Road: Journey Across Asia”. iFest is a festival that celebrates diversity, fosters learning about...

Norton Art Museum Adds Sunday Brunch

When you think about brunch in Palm Beach County, the options for tempting cuisine are slim. But now, you can add one more must-try location to your list — The Norton Art Museum. Ken Lyon — who you may recognize from Lyon + Lyon catering, Fratelli Lyon, Lyon Frères et Compagnie and his...

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Cruising the Beach in Bournemouth

Recently I talked about the historic aspects of Brighton, one of England’s famous beach times. Today I’d like to talk about another hot spot that is well known locally, but tourists don’t always think about it: Bournemouth (map). With seven miles of beaches, an easy-to-walk city...

Houston: Openings, Closings and Reopenings

I’ve been writing about Houston for iStopOver magazine for about a year now, and since that time I’ve eaten many delicious meals, drunk many tasty cocktails and visited some of the best spots this city has to offer. Like any large city there have been changes, with old venues closing and...

Celebrate Jewish Culture at the Chutzpah! Festival

The Chutzpah! Festival of dance, theatre and music celebrates contemporary Jewish culture with shows and performers in venues around Vancouver until Sunday, February 27. The main venue is the Norman Rothstein Theatre, but there are also performances at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, Presentation House...

Chicago’s Restaurant Week 2011

If you are a foodie and are in Chicago, you’re in luck. Major luck. Starting February 18 and lasting for 10 days through February 27, over 200 restaurants will offer special prix fix menus starting at $22 as part of Chicago’s annual Restaurant Week 2011. This is a great bargain considering...

What Kind Of Vacation Do Kids Really Want?

A national survey was conducted recently by Ypartnership, a travel marketing group based in Orlando, in which they polled 615 children, age 6 – 17, asking questions about their vacation memories. Through the survey they asked the children how and where their best vacation memories were formed. In...

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Happy Birthday Arizona!

Arizona became the 48th state and last of the contiguous states on February 14, 1912. Today, we celebrate our 99th birthday and kickoff our centennial celebration in preparation of our 100th year! If you’re a native, a transplant, a snowbird, or just curious here are a few fun facts about the history...

Spring Training Package at Hotel Valley HO

How many places can claim that they’ve hosted Natalie Woods and Robert Wagner’s 1957 wedding reception, had Jimmy Durante play their lobby bar piano or accommodated Zsa Zsa Gabor as she rode horses around their property? Today, Hotel Valley Ho is still a playground for the Hollywood elite but...

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