September 28th, 2010 by admin
Hilton has embarked upon an ambitious reimagining of the traditional airport hotel. Rather than catering exclusively to business travelers, Hilton has rebranded three of its unique airport properties with the leisure traveler in mind. Read the rest of this entry »
September 28th, 2010 by admin
The small 1.9 square mile area that is West Hollywood is surrounded by ultra-chic Beverly Hills to the west, the rugged Santa Monica mountains to the north and the megalopolis that is Los Angeles to the east and south. Despite its size, tucked in the midst of urban sprawl and celebrity Read the rest of this entry »
September 25th, 2010 by admin
The islands that make up the Dutch Caribbean are the southernmost, lying less than 50 miles north of the Venezuelan coast. Of the five islands, the two largest are Aruba and Curacao–and although these sister islands share some similarities, in many ways they could not be more different Read the rest of this entry »
September 20th, 2010 by admin
The 500-year history of Puerto Rico has created a rich and diverse cultural heritage, which is celebrated in the many festivals held year-round on this enchanting Caribbean island. A round-up of some of the most popular festivals may help you decide when to plan your trip for the Read the rest of this entry »
August 25th, 2010 by admin
Salsa, the meeting point of European and African culture in dance, has been heavily influenced by Puerto Rico. The first seeds of the complex genre that we know as salsa today were sown in 1960s New York, where immigrants such as Tito Puente and Willie Colon made the music and dance Read the rest of this entry »
August 25th, 2010 by admin
Often called the “Island of Enchantment,” San Juan, Puerto Rico is the perfect Caribbean destination for U.S. travelers for many reasons. First, there is the ease of travel; U.S. citizens do not need a passport to enter this U.S. Territory. Not only is this great for non-passport Read the rest of this entry »
August 25th, 2010 by admin
Former JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater made headlines when he cursed out an unruly passenger over his plane’s public address system. He flipped out after the passenger refused to check a bag that was too large for the overhead compartment. During the altercation, the overhead Read the rest of this entry »
August 25th, 2010 by admin
Montreal, like other major cities in North America, can be difficult to navigate. The fact that English is not the majority language (Montreal is the world’s third largest French-speaking city) can make travel around the city seem a bit intimidating to non-Francophone visitors. But, Read the rest of this entry »
August 25th, 2010 by admin
Montreal is filled with atmospheric neighborhoods. The city’s core is characterized by unique shopping venues and high-end nightlife spots. The nearby neighborhood known as Old Montreal is known for its classy and quaint streets and its subtle old world vibe. Perhaps one of the city’s Read the rest of this entry »
July 21st, 2010 by admin
Lying just 45 minutes to the northeast of central Melbourne, the Yarra Valley contains over 70 wineries open to the public, and produces some of Australia’s finest and best known wines. Read the rest of this entry »