If you are a lover of gourmet food and fine wine, you probably wouldn’t think to head to a theme park for the ultimate in culinary experiences and wine tastings. Yet, that is exactly where foodies and wine connoisseurs will be heading as Walt Disney World Resort presents the 16th Epcot International Food & Wine […]
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People come from all around, particularly escaping from the fast-paced Los Angeles area to the little town north of LA off Highway 101 called Ojai . Located in the Ojai Valley, the word Ojai comes from a Chumash Indian word that means “moon.” The town is embraced by mountains and is a great destination for
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The popularity of healing waters has attracted visitors to Carlsbad, California, since the late 1800s when the first mineral water bath spa was opened. As the popularity of the mineral bath grew, hotels were built, business sprang up, and all of a sudden Carlsbad has a reputation as a destination for travelers seeking comfort. Hydrotherapy
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When I visit a museum, I want to be educated through exhibits AND experiences and that’s precisely why Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry is one of my favorites. As the largest science center in the Western Hemisphere, the five-story museum, which has almost 400,000 square feet of exhibit space, is housed in the only building still
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Los Angeles is a hotbed of creative juices, and that includes a lively and vibrant music scene. Nearly every national act will pass through L.A. on tour. From major national acts to local future stars, there are so many venues that it’s easy to include a live music venue in your LA vacation plans. Whether
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Astoria, Oregon, located near the mouth of the mighty Columbia River, has a storied history that tells of the settling of the western coast of the United States. The Lewis & Clark expedition nearly made it to Astoria, stopping short in Fort Clatsop to the west, and decades later John Jacob Astor, for whom the
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In Manhattan, restaurants and shops can sometimes open and close so rapidly, it is impossible to keep up. While there is always something new to discover in the Big Apple, there are also the classic locations that keep us coming back again and again. There’s something about the fall that draws me back to the
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There’s much to see, do and experience in Chicago and unfortunately, business travelers oftentimes believe there simply isn’t enough time in between meetings and appointments for them to sample what the city has to offer. Granted, if you’re only going to be in town for a couple of days, it may be difficult to find
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Some visit Chicago for the infamous Ledge on the Skydeck of the new Sears Tower. Some visit to take in the views from the Hancock Observatory. Others fancy some shopping on the Miracle Mile and taking in a show while they’re in the windy city. But whatever your reason for visiting, you probably don’t have
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After summer winds down in the Big Apple there are plenty of events for New Yorkers to look forward to. The autumn is packed with festivals in a variety of categories that remind locals and visitors alike that New York is an incredibly vibrant, cultural city. From September through November, some of the most famous
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