Christmas Dinner a Vegas Tradition
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With Vegas’ wealth of celebrity chefs, master sommeliers and gourmands, one would expect the holiday food offerings in town to be spectacular. And they’d be right. Families can feast at luxury buffets, down home restaurants, ethnic restaurants or very very elite dining establishments. Price is no object, since if you care to, you can eat out for the same or less than preparing your own meal, or you can indulge like a French aristocrat before the revolution (no hummingbird tongues that I...
December 16th, 2009 | Lynn Goya | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: best of week, holiday dining, holiday dinner, Vegas buffet, Vegas Christmas, Vegas dining
Best Holiday Light Displays in DC
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All around Washington, DC, the area is lit up with holiday light displays and Christmas Trees decked out in ornaments and lights.
Here’s some of the Washington, DC best area’s best displays of holiday lights.
Bull Run Festival of Lights
This festival has been lighting the holidays for over a decade. This huge display of holiday lights in Northern Virginia has drawn over 125,000 visitors each year. Stop by the winter carnival, complete with carnival rides, ice skating, live entertainment...
December 16th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: best of week, christmas, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, holidays
What’s on Edinburgh
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This is the first of a regular feature here at PlanetEye Traveler Edinburgh. We’ll be highlighting what’s on in Edinburgh worth mentioning. From year-round attractions that have something special to events that you just can’t miss, here’s another good reason to stay tuned.
Stop and Book Now. If you haven’t already made reservations for Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) then stop reading this and get something booked. I highly recomend Afore the Bells at...
December 13th, 2009 | Andy Hayes | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: best of week, featuredarticle
Get out and Get Dirty: Vegas’ Spectacular Winter Wonderland
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There is a secret club of Vegas visitors who eschew the glittering lights to take advantage of the great outdoor offerings just beyond the neon. Vegas is less than a our hour drive from the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, Grand Staircase Escalante, Brianhead Ski Resort, Mojave National Preserve, King’s Canyon, Death Valley, as well as Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Red Rock National Conservation Area.
Many locals don’t come out of summer hibernation until the...
December 13th, 2009 | Lynn Goya | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 50+, all ages, best of week, family, featuredarticle, outdoor adventures, Southern Nevada outdoors, Vegas outdoors
Try a Local Wine for the Holidays
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This holiday season, why not try a few local Virginia or Maryland area wines along with your other favorite holiday wines and sparklers?
Virginia boasts over 150 wineries and Maryland has over 40 wineries around the state, making the Washington, DC area one of the fastest growing wine making regions in the country.
This holiday season, here’s a few wines I recommend for a taste of the region.
Try an award-winning Viognier (about $30.00) from Chrysalis Winery in nearby Middleburg, Virginia (map...
December 12th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: activities, best of week, christmas, featuredarticle, Food & Beverage, holidays, wine
Best of Orange County: Vegetarian Restaurants
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“Best of” is the newest feature on Planet Eye Traveler, which you will be able to find across the different cities each week.
This week’s Best of Orange County features the best vegetarian restaurants in the area.
The Veggie Grill – Irvine Spectrum (map) and UCI Campus (map)
I previously reviewed the Veggie Grill in this article, and it one of my favorite restaurants in Orange County. A local chain with another location by the Los Angeles airport, this Southern California special is...
December 11th, 2009 | Abbie Mood | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: best of week, vegetarian
Pick of the Week: Glitter, Glamour and Twinkling Stars in Amsterdam
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This week Amsterdam sparkles and twinkles. The rich and famous indulge in the Millionaire Fair. The not so rich gaze at the stars and kids and adults amble past the gigantic Christmas trees on Dam Square and Museumplein.
Glitter for the Rich
WHAT: Millionaire fair
WHEN: 10 – 14 December 2009
WHERE: Amsterdam RAI, Europaplein 8
Have you always dreamt of possessing a watch that strikes the hour and quarter hours? Do you consider buying a (second or third) Jacuzzi? Do you like browsing with a glass...
December 11th, 2009 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: best of week, christmas, Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle
Get Hungry with our Picks for the Best of Week
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If you are still making weekend plans, you might want to check out these events:
Thursday, December 10
Happy Birthday Scarpetta. It’s time to nourish yourself with rich Italian comfort food, 4 courses of heaven — Luscious polenta with mushroom fricasse, pasta with fresh tomato and basil and more. All for only $49.95, plus unlimited wine comes with the deal. December 10 is the last day for this outstanding deal. Scarpetta is located at 4441 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. (305) 674-4660
Chef...
December 10th, 2009 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: best of week, dinner in paradise, featuredarticle, kravis center, Meat Market, Restaurants
Best of Sydney’s Christmas Shopping Spots
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Yesterday I felt that familiar sense of relief. I finished my Christmas shopping. If you’re not so fortunate, consider hitting the following Sydney shopping hot spots to pick up those Christmas goodies. I’ve narrowed this down to my top five spots which represent a combination of convenience and value. Pitt Street Mall, Oxford Street, and the Queen Victoria Building are perhaps controversial omissions, but I think the shopping spots below can’t be beat.
David Jones – 86-108 Castlereagh...
December 10th, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: best of week, Christmas shopping
Best of Los Angeles: Health & Fitness
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“Best of” is the newest feature on Planet Eye Traveler, which you will be able to find across the different cities each week.
This week’s Best of Los Angeles features the best of health and fitness in the city.
Spa - Raya European Day Spa (map)
Facials, waxing, and body treatments are available at this spa who advertises that their prices have not changed since 2006. Try a 24K gold facial or a hot stone therapy massage!
Hair salon - Alyson Powell Hair (map)
(310) 402-8989
Highly...
December 9th, 2009 | Abbie Mood | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: best of week, fitness, health
A masterpiece that will disappear in January
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The result of the Turner Prize – the UK’s leading modern art prize – has just been announced. It’s been given to Richard Wright for his untitled wall painting – which will disappear in January when the exhibition closes.
Shimmering golden patterns... but you have to get up close to see what it's really about
Wright’s works are almost always site-specific; his Turner Prize entry was painted on the wall in Tate Britain, and gilded. It looks a bit like the flock...
December 8th, 2009 | Andrea Kirkby | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: best of week, tate britain, The Arts, top-feature, turner prize
Boulder City 2009 Winter Holiday Events
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Tiny little Boulder City always puts out more than one expects, especially during the winter holidays. The small town main street lights up, restaurants offer specials and politicians show up to participate in the holiday parade of lights. Those looking for an old-fashioned Christmas should take the time to browse the city’s antique stores, grab a handcrafted beer at the Boulder Dam Brewing Company or an international steal of a wine at Milo’s Best Wine Cellar. The historic Boulder Dam...
December 4th, 2009 | Lynn Goya | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: best of week, Boulder City, christmas, Vegas holiday
City of Las Vegas rolls out Holiday Parties
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The City of Las Vegas invites guests and residents to join in the holiday celebration with cultural walks, discounts to local museums, a free concert by cast members from Phantom, Neon Boneyard tours, free holiday music concerts and old-fashioned popcorn stringing. With events planned for families, 50+, and teens the city hopes to alleviate some of the holiday stress from this Dickensian Christmas season by returning to the community values of generosity, love and kindness that brought Scrooge...
December 4th, 2009 | Lynn Goya | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 50+, best of week, christmas, family, featuredarticle, free, holiday, holiday concert, vegas family, Vegas holidays
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