This year marks the 75th anniversary of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. This elegant red, art deco bridge is still considered a modern civil engineering feat and has, since its completion in 1937, become one of America’s most iconic and beloved monuments. Events to celebrate the bridge will be going … Read more
Celebrate America’s favorite pastime this summer with a home run deal at the Omni Hotel San Diego. Located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, The Omni Hotel offers guests unparalleled views of the San Diego Bay and skyline as well as proximity to the city’s best attractions: The … Read more
The Anacaona Hotel photo credits Susan Croft Photography A Caribbean vacation doesn’t often come cheap, especially when it’s the island of Anguilla. With over 35 beaches spanning 12 miles of glistening white sand and crystal blue waters, Anguilla, in the British West Indies is definitively highbrow. So, figure on blowing … Read more
When it comes to the timeless Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows, age is just a number. But it deserves a centennial celebration as prestigious as its past guests. Adoringly referred to as “The Pink Palace”, The Beverly Hills Hotel will celebrate its 100th birthday in style (as if it knows … Read more
Ah, the French. They all seem to have that je ne sais quoi. Perhaps it’s the romantic background of the Eiffel Tower, the sexy accent, or the passionate artists. And speaking of artists … everyone knows the Louvre, but here’s a diamond in the rough. After ten years of renovation, … Read more
Here are the main facts about Slovenia: Capital – Ljubljana Official language – Slovene Currency – Euro But wait, there’s more where that came from. The publishers of the award winning travel guide books bring you 256 pages of everything Slovenian. I’m talking about the new DK Eyewitness Guide hitting … Read more
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Exhibit Believe it or not, there’s just too much weirdness going on in the San Francisco Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum. So much in fact, that the weirdness is spreading into the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, capitalizing on the Guinness Book of World Records’ … Read more
It’s ironic that one of America’s most up-and-coming-cities is steeped in a long and rich history. But over the last few years, our nation’s capital has become younger, more culturally relevant and more fun than ever before. Thanks to its non-overwhelming size, expansive green spaces and endless attractions, DC makes … Read more
London will experience a surging wave of competitive heat with the approaching 2012 Summer Olympics. If you’re a diehard Olympics fan and won’t succumb to just watching the mega event on TV due to the piggybank-breaking insanity of the airfares, we’ve got your back. Or, rather Fly.com does. Fly.com handles … Read more
Santa Claus is coming to town! Stop telling the kids that Santa Claus isn’t real, because this isn’t just a fat man with a beard and a red suit. Did you know that the real Santa lives in Lapland, Finland? He’s taking a day off from reading letters and making … Read more
Forget about Valentine’s Day. February is no longer the month of love, because here comes Midsummer’s Eve on June 22 to take the throne. For all you singles, according to Finnish folklore this is the day when magic comes alive with spells that will reveal your future suitor. For example, … Read more
Gather round, all running aficionados, because the Helsinki Marathon in Finland isn’t your average 42,195-meter race. On Saturday, August 18, the Helsinki Marathon’s course takes you running along the Baltic Sea and through the most beautiful and historical parts of Helsinki. The route is considered one of the most … Read more
Finland’s flag may be blue and white, but during one week in summer, Helsinki proudly displays a more colorful spectrum for Pride, Helsinki. The biggest GLBT event in Finland and one of Helsinki’s biggest week long affairs, it has become an increasingly popular party in northern Europe. In the … Read more
Hotel key? Check. Wallet? Check. Helsinki Card? … The Helsinki Card is a 2×4 inch survival kit to any visitor spending time in the Finnish capital. In addition to unlimited travel via metro, bus, tram, train and ferry to every nook and cranny in Helsinki, the card, valid for … Read more
Art is a reflection of the world around us, how we live in different environments and interact with many kinds of people. If you live in a busy city, perhaps you know how what I’m talking about. It’s hard enough to stop and smell the roses, let alone stop … Read more