Walking Around Tampa’s YBor City
On central Florida’s west coast is the city of Tampa, one of my favorite stops in the state. Often overlooked for the glitz of Miami or the theme parks of Orlando, Tampa is a destination in its own right. There’s the stunning beaches of Clearwater, but for me, the best thing about Tampa is YBor City (pronounced ee-bore, not why-bore). This neighborhood is the hub of nightlife, but it also has a lot of history. Join me in a day of walking around this area’s best attractions.
A...
November 17th, 2010 | Andy Hayes | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, florida, neighborhood, top-feature
The Elegance of Opera in New York City
If you crave the elegance of days past, the glamor of nights on the town in furs and pearls, there is one place in New York that you must visit: the Metropolitan Opera House. This symbol of high culture in Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan still exudes that atmosphere of class where opera aficionados, music fans, and those who simply love a good spectacle pile into the magnificent opera house for a night of entertainment. Put your best high heels on and prepare to be amazed.
Opera,...
November 15th, 2010 | Jessica Colley | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: architecture, culture, featuredarticle, music, opera, top-feature
Thanksgiving 2010 in Broward County
Whatever you’re craving for Thanksgiving dinner in 2010, Broward County has you covered — from a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings to a vegetarian feast at Sublime. Take a look at what your favorite chefs have in store for you.
Grill 66 & Bar at Pier 66, 2301 SE 17th St Causeway, Fort Lauderdale (954) 728-3500 (map)
Grill 66 never disappoints, so you can be certain their Thanksgiving menu will be a feast for your sense. Their 3-course $35 menu will be served from...
November 12th, 2010 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: featuredarticle, Restaurants, Thanksgiving
Flowers Galore at the Los Angeles Flower District
Plan on an early morning wake-up in order to visit the largest flower market in the country, the famous Downtown LA Flower District, in the heart of downtown Los Angles.
Late each night, arriving by air and by truck, shipments of flowers from around the world are delivered to the 6-square city blocks that make up the flower district. Starting at 4:00 am, the 200+ wholesalers housed in the 8 buildings that comprise the market open their booths to area florists. Phone orders also start to arrive...
November 3rd, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: featuredarticle, flowers, market, Shopping, top-feature
Irish Pubs in Buenos Aires
A few years ago Buenos Aires experienced a rapid widespread expansion of pubs, specially Irish ones. If you are in town and feel like going to an Irish pub there are a few good places you might like to check out.
One of these establishments is DownTown Matías. Since it opened its doors back in 1973, it claims to have been the first pub in downtown. The are several locations, but the one I like the most is the original one, the first one that opened, located in the barrio de Retiro (map). It is...
October 20th, 2010 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: bar, featuredarticle, pub, top-feature
Thailand & Malaysia For Families
Here on the Eastern Seaboard, when we want a little sunshine and culture, we head South to the Caribbean. For those on the West Coast, usually Hawaii and the South Pacific feature prominently on itineraries. But for those on the other side of the world, and a remarkable number from the UK, Asia holidays are where it’s at: specifically Thailand and Malaysia.
One of the nice things about Thailand’s tourism infrastructure, is that families have choices. For those with an independent streak,...
October 20th, 2010 | Corinne McDermott | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Malaysia, south east asia, Thailand
Where To Stopover While In London?
London England. Without question one of my favorite places in the world to visit. There really is no city quite like it. I don’t know why, but from the moment my plane touches down in London I feel at home. Perhaps it’s the accent, perhaps the history and the culture; I really love London.
So, I thought I would start a new guide for you, on the places I would like to rent using iStopOver when I am on the road. What better place to start then London?
The place I have selected is...
October 12th, 2010 | jonah | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: accommodations, featuredarticle, hamleys, harrods, knightsbridge, London, natural history museum, selfridges
Watch Life Go By at a Buenos Aires Café
Any porteño will state that there is a café on every corner of Buenos Aires. Although this is impossible, cafés fulfil a very important role on the everyday life of the city. They are more like a meeting place or a get-away-from-it-all place. Sometimes they are called bares, but please don’t think of them as typical North American style bars (dark, crowded, neon lights, beer drinking). Nor they serve a variety of elaborated meals. Cafés are equally suitable morning, day or night, they...
October 6th, 2010 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: featuredarticle, food and drinks, Restaurants & Bars, traditions
Shakin’ Up Washington DC with Bellydance Superstars
Having performed over 600 shows in more than 20 countries since forming 6 years ago, one of Washington DC’s favorite dance troupes, the Bellydance Superstars, have earned their reputation as one of the finest and most progressive bellydance company on the planet.
Having sold out previous single night appearance shows at The Birchmere in Arlington, Virginia, this year, two shows are scheduled in late October as part of their 3-month, 75 city tour.
Washington DC is a mecca for bellydance with multiple...
October 6th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dance, featuredarticle, Virginia
Food & Wine Events in October
There’s no better time than now to work up an appetite with the abundance of food and wine events taking place this month. From a Ceviche Throwdown to a Caviar & Champagne Spa night, this month is sure to offer a menu of palate pleasing events.
10/4 Skip out of work early for a do-it-yourself cocktail course at Soyka. Managing bartender, Keagen Brosterhous, will teach students the history behind classic cocktails. This month’s topic is martinis. The class cost $10 and includes a...
October 4th, 2010 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Restaurants, wine
African Safari Options
“I want to go on a safari in Africa.”
It’s a common answer to the question “What’s your ultimate dream trip?” or something along those lines. But Africa is a big place – it’s the world’s second largest continent and the second-most populated. Africa’s 54 countries span numerous climate areas, and it is the only continent to stretch from the northern temperate to southern temperate zones. The differing geographical zones mean different animals in different regions. And Africa...
September 23rd, 2010 | Corinne McDermott | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Africa, featuredarticle, Kenya, Safari, uganda
Houston Wine Fest
This weekend kicks off the inaugural Houston Wine Fest, a two day event that will feature food and wine from Texas, and all over the world. More than 200 wines will be available for tasting and some of the city’s finest restaurants will be contributing offerings from their menus to provide the perfect pairings. Musical entertainment will be provided all weekend, including performances from such favorites as Son Tumbao, Rickey Ford, and Luther and the Healers.
In case you need extra incentive,...
September 20th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, featuredarticle, wine
Explore Tinseltown With The Unique Spots of Hollywood Scavenger Hunt
There’s lots of ways to check out the sights and sounds of Hollywood, but until April 2011, you can explore the land of the rich and famous without being confined to a tour bus or standing in a long line. Guests of the Hollywood Heights Hotel (map) have an entirely new way to catch the must-sees and you can earn a free dinner to boot.
Taking a cue from the big family travel trend of geo-caching, families can take participate in Hollywood Heights’ “Hidden Hollywood Scavenger Hunt” to uncover...
September 20th, 2010 | Corinne McDermott | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: accommodation, featuredarticle, Hollywood, tour
We are now iStopOver Magazine
For almost 3 years we’ve been bringing to you, our travel enthusiast, insider tips from our local experts around the world. We’ve covered the top travel destinations as much as we have tried to introduce you to others that were probably not in your radar; reviewed the best hotels and restaurants around the world side by side with the eateries around the corner that are treasured by the locals.
With our recent merger with iStopOver, we’ll now have the ability to help you make all...
September 20th, 2010 | Istopover | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle
A Touch of Class in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is one of those places you visit and the experience just lingers – the sights and sounds leave quite an impression. At first, I felt ashamed at being a typical foreigner with our guide and our luxury hotel; we had researched several luxury tailor made holidays and found that actually, they were pretty inexpensive. Once you get there, you see why – much of these Asian countries remain in poverty, and it is tourism that is providing a very much needed influx of cash....
September 19th, 2010 | Andy Hayes | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Asia, Cambodia, featuredarticle, Vietnam
It’s Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort
It’s Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort (map) and the Disney villains you love to hate will be invading Disneyland Park for some spooky fun. From September 17 – October 31 families will have a chance to enjoy seasonal attractions and decorations, as well as see Mickey and his pals dressed in whimsical Halloween costumes.
Halloween Time at Disneyland Park marks the return of Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, where voyagers are launched into the haunted section of the universe and ghosts...
September 19th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland Resort and California Adventures, featuredarticle, Halloween
Food & Wine Weekend 2010 Taste of Tulalip
Following up its successful inaugural year, the Taste of Tulalip returns with a weekend of gourmet food, parties, wine education and tasting, demonstrations, and lots of conversation about two of my favorite topics – food and wine.
The weekend kicks off with a champagne reception on Friday evening featuring special guest Marc Mondavi. That’s just the teaser to start the evening, though, and after that you’ll enjoy a 5-course dinner with wine pairings. After dinner, the festivities continue...
September 16th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: event, featuredarticle, food, wine
Family Holiday Options With Older Kids
Whether it’s a gap year, half-term, or Christmas break, getting away as a family allows you to re-connect with your kids away from the hustle and bustle of your daily life, and all the responsibilities and distractions that come along with it. As children get older, however, the usual getaway to the beach or the amusement park may no longer cut it, and that’s a good thing. Adventure holidays may have been a thing of the past when you had your first baby, but once the youngest member of your...
September 16th, 2010 | Corinne McDermott | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: egypt, family vacation, featuredarticle, older kids, travel with teens
Five Tips for Winter Travelers
You might think I’m crazy, but I just love winter! Especially now that I live in Houston, I really appreciate the beauty and unique opportunities that winter vacations offer. After living my entire adult life in cold climates – first in New York and then Alaska – I have a few tips to make your winter vacation easy and safe.
Packing
Making sure you have all the right gear, and making sure that gear fits your planned activities, is important in winter vacation packing. Consider...
September 15th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 8Filed under: featuredarticle, skiing, travel tips, winter travel
200 Year Anniversary of Munich’s Oktoberfest
Heft a stein of beer, chow down on some wurst, enjoy some music, and hang out with several thousand friends and strangers because, yes my friends, it’s time for Munich’s Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is the world’s largest fair, and is probably Germany’s most famous event, attracting over six million people every year. That’s a lot of beer and wurst!
With 14 main beer tents set up around the venue, there will be plenty to eat and drink. Bavarian food is hearty food and includes dishes...
September 15th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beer, featuredarticle, festival, food, Germany
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