Paris, je t’aime – I Love Paris
A mesmerizing woman gracefully steps out the House of Guerlin, toting several crisp boutique bags. Her high heels click-clack on the pavement. An Hermès scarf draped round her shoulders, she continues her way along Avenue des Champs-Élysées, la plus belle avenue du monde, the most beautiful avenue in the world. Parisians look sharp. Parisians have style.
Paris, je t’aime – sounds better than – I love Paris. Is this because of French sophistication or the beauty of the city? Wander along...
September 13th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, featuredphoto, Shopping
Goa: Gold Sand and Cobalt Sea
Every year, thousands of tourists flock to Goa (map) to escape the winter in the Northern hemisphere. Just under 600 kilometres south of Mumbai (map), Goa is one of India’s smallest states. Its 105-kilometre-long coastline is a continuous stretch of beaches. Although the interior brims with colourful villages, offers leisurely walks and visits to spice plantations, most tourists head straight for Goa’s gold sand and cobalt sea.
Colva Beach
Goa’s sun-drenched beaches rate high on the popularity...
September 7th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beach, featuredphoto, India
15th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
The annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival that turns Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World Resort (map) into a food and wine lover’s paradise, is set to take place October 1- November 14.
Serving up specialty food items, beer and wine from around the world, culinary events, live performers and musical concerts the six week autumn special event will be celebrating its 15th anniversary.Tapas sized tastings from 27 regions and six continents creates an international buffet. The...
September 2nd, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney, featuredphoto, food, wine
The Magic Behind The World
World of Color is the newest attraction to take Disney’s California Adventure Park (map) at Disneyland Resort (map) by storm. Presented on Paradise Bay nightly this lights, water, music, fire and animations extravaganza debuted this summer as part of the latest, multi-year enhancements to the theme park.
The show combines almost 1,200 powerful fountains that shoot between 30 feet to 200 feet in the air, dazzling color and visual effects
including a wall of water that serves as the world’s...
August 29th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland Resort, featuredphoto
Bali: Island of the Gods
With more than 20,000 temples, temple ceremonies are daily happenings in Bali. The Balinese believe their island belongs to the gods and that the mortals are custodians of the gods’ well being. To propitiate the gods, the Balinese bring offerings to their family shrines, village and city temples and in between there are all other kinds of ceremonies.
When we were staying in Amed (map), in east Bali, our villa was next to a sacred beach. This meant that almost every day a procession of devotees...
August 26th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bali, featuredphoto
Main Street Electrical Parade
What was once a family favorite and a must-do during any visit to the Magic Kingdom (map) at Walt Disney World (map) has again returned home. After a short time at Disneyland Park (map), the Main Street Electrical Parade is once again wowing guests with twinkling sights and joyous sounds. By popular demand, what was scheduled for a limited engagement, has been extended as an open ended run. You won’t want to miss one of the nearly half-million lights!
Waving from the basket of a Hot Air Balloon,...
August 23rd, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland, featuredphoto, parade, Walt Disney World
Woop it Up at the Payson Rodeo
Every third weekend in August, you can trust that there’ll be ropin’, dancin’ and barrel racin’ in the town of Payson, Arizona to celebrate their annual rodeo. This year, Payson celebrates their 126th edition of the World’s Oldest Continues Rodeo, a historical claim that they make against other rodeos in the PRCA Rodeo tour.
It’s a wonderful way to take a break from Valley heat and soak up good old fashioned Americana where cowboys reign supreme and cowgirls hold their own with champion...
August 23rd, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: featuredphoto, rodeo
Amsterdam: The Last Days of Summer
The last days of summer are fresh with clear autumnal air to follow soon. September heralds the end of the tourist peak season. Mornings and evenings are cool, but afternoon temperatures are pleasant. Cafés continue to have outdoor seating. The trees begin to shed their leaves and no longer hide the 17th century gables of the mansions that line the canals. Crowds are not as bad as in July and August and queues at popular tourist attractions dwindle. Grab this opportunity and visit Van Gogh Museum...
August 19th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: architecture, boating, featuredphoto
Paris by Night
Paris is arguably the most romantic city in the world. Nightfall is likewise the most romantic time of day. So combining the two, could anything possibly be more romantic than Paris by night?!
A view of the Eiffel Tower (map)
Sunset on the Avenue des Champs Elysees (map)
What could be more romantic than a stroll passed Notre Dame (map)?
Musse de Louve (map) at night is as brilliant as the artwork inside
Even monuments have an air of romance in the twinkling lights of Paris
Photo Selections:...
August 16th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, featuredphoto
Prague: Cobblestones and Mosaic Patterns
Prague’s mosaic pavements glow gold late afternoon. They glisten like shed tears on rainy days. Prague’s pavements and streets are exquisite works of art. Look down and discover the different geometrical figures.
Staroměstské náměstí, Old Town Square is a carpet of cobblestones. The cobbles are quite hard on the feet. That is why it is sensible to wear shoes with thick rubber soles. The square is Prague’s main tourist hub. The church in the background is St Nicolas Church, or Kostel sv....
August 13th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: architecture, featuredphoto, Prague, streets
US National Parks of the American Southwest
The establishment of the United States National Park system has insured the preservation of many historical and natural sites since 1872. With nearly 400 parks within the system, it is safe to say that there is one close to every American hometown.
The park system has made it even easier for these travelers to explore, by creating travel itineraries. Exploring nature and discovering the history that lies within, has made travel to these sites extremely popular, especially in the summer months.
Here...
August 10th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: featuredphoto, parks
Walk the Ruins of Pompeii
The city of Pompeii (map), located near Naples, Italy (map) was destroyed during a 2-day eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The city was buried under ash and pumice, and for nearly 1700 years was presumed lost. In the mid 1700’s it was discovered, and an excavation of the site gave the world a glimpse of what life was like during the height of the Roman Empire.
Pompeii is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has become a popular tourist attraction with millions of visitors each year. You...
August 7th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredphoto, Italy, Ruins, UNESCO world heritage sites
A Sedona Hike Popular Year Round
One of the most popular trails in the Coconino National Forest, West Fork Trail (map) in Oak Creek Canyon is a pleasant stroll that takes you down to a stream and offers unending views up, way up of the cliffs that tower above.
A relatively easy 3 mile hike where dogs are welcome, West Fork Trail has its own parking lot ($10 per vehicle) and public area with picnic tables and toilets.
As you begin your hike, you’ll cross over a magnificent bridge that to me is a kind of grandiose welcome to the...
August 2nd, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredphoto, hiking, Outdoors & Recreation, Sedona
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
What do historic old towns, winding country roads, hills covered in thick green bluegrass and world-renowned Bourbon all have in common? They are all part of the experience known as the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
For more than 200 years, Kentucky distilleries have produced America’s true native beverage and have crafted the world’s finest Bourbons. In an effort to share this rich tradition and proud history, the Kentucky Distillers Association have formed a Trail that has united six...
July 26th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: featuredphoto, Kentucky, Tours
London’s Bridges
One of the marvelous things about London is the Thames, that great sluggish gray-brown river. And one of the best things about the Thames is the fine array of bridges, old and new, that cross it.
The Millennium Bridge is one of London's best new additions
It wasn’t always like that. In the Middle Ages, London had a single bridge; London Bridge, leading from the City to Southwark. It wasn’t so much a bridge as a city-on-water, with high gate towers, houses and shops, some jettied...
July 23rd, 2010 | Andrea Kirkby | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: architecture, featuredphoto
48 Hours in Chicago
Most recently I had the opportunity to return to my hometown, Chicago. I only had 48 hours to visit some of my favorite places and take in a few new sights. Here are my suggestions for anyone on a tight deadline for touring Chi Town in the summer.
I never tire of this magnificent view of downtown Chicago from Lincoln Park Zoo.
One of the newer attractions in the downtown area is Millenium Park (map). An award-winning center for art, music, architecture and landscape design, Millennium Park...
July 20th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: architecture, featuredphoto, outdoors, tour, zoo
Visions of Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard (map) is one of those places that has always been on my list to visit. The Vineyard, as it is often referred to, is the largest true island of the east coast as it is not connected to the mainland by bridge or tunnel. Once considered primarily a summer colony, iconic images of Massachusetts island often bring these pictures to mind.The lighthouse at Gay Head, Martha’s Vineyard (map).
The harbor at Menemsha (map)
It is the images of the darling gingerbread homes,...
July 16th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredphoto, Martha's Vineyard
Lighthouses of The Great Lakes
There is something about lighthouses that I love. Perhaps it is that they are strong and confident in the midst of a storm. Perhaps it is that they romantic and alluring even though they stand alone.
Or, maybe it is that a glimpse of these sturdy structures sends my imagination running with images of the history they hold and lives they have held. No matter why I love them, here are a few of my favorite images of Great Lakes Lighthouses.
Lorain Lighthouse, Lake Erie – Protecting...
July 13th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredphoto, Great Lakes, lighthouse
Disney’s Mediterranean Cruise
Disney Cruise Line is setting sail for the Mediterranean this summer as Disney Magic will depart from Barcelona (map) on select cruises in August and September. In addition to popular ports in Italy, France and Spain, the ship will visit ports of Tunis (map), in Northern Africa, Malta (map) and Corsica (map).
One of the port destinations, Naples, Italy (map).
Disney Magic in the bay at Villefranche (map).
Welcome to Tunis, Tunisia!
The colors of blue and white dominate the cityscape of Sidi...
July 10th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Cruise, Disney Cruise Line, family, featuredphoto, kids
Exploring Sicily
Sicily (map) is the largest island in the Mediterranean, and although once a country in it’s own right, has been a part of Italy since the unification of the country in 1860. It is the largest region of Italy, with a population of over 5 million. The island relies primarily on lemon and orange orchards for its economic base, but the lure of the sea, the natural beauty of the island, and a longing for a taste of rural life is starting to push tourism into the economic mix.
A popular and...
July 7th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: featuredphoto, island, Italy, Sicily
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