I don’t like travel essays and memoirs, which would probably surprise a lot of people since I travel so much. But as a travel writer, I’ve seen so many places and had so many incredible experiences that I’m a bit jaded. I have the mindset that there is nothing to be gained by reading another [...]
International Travel
Season 3 may have ended but the world of Downton Abbey lives on in this vacation! Enter the world of the Crawleys with a journey through the locations & themes of Season 3 (IF you have the kind of $$$ the Crawleys had, that is!). Highlights include the best of London and the stately homes [...]
The three most popular places to travel this year may surprise you. Exotic: Burma. A tourism boycott was lifted last year that has already made it the “No. 1 emerging destination” pick by the U.S. Tour Operators Association. www.myanmar-tourism.com (Runner Up: Israel and Mediterranean) U.S.: Florida. Most beaches, such as Pensacola and Melbourne, will [...]
One of my favorite shows is Downton Abbey (PBS). Sadly, this week will be the finale for Season Three. Those of you who have watched this show know its many charms, but did you know that there is a ‘real’ Downton Abbey? It’s Highclere Castle and you can tour it. Ten things To Know Before [...]
With the movie just being released (based on the bestselling book series), I thought that Hobbit fans might be interested… Destination: Hobbit Hot Spots Where to go for a glimpse of Middle Earth (aka New Zealand) BY JESSICA PASSANANTI The movie set built in Matamata, New Zealand, to represent Hobbiton, Bilbo Baggins’s hometown; Hobbit Valley, [...]
Farewell Fireworks Here are some images from the London Olympics 2012. Go USA! U.S. gymnast Gabrielle Douglas Prince William & Kate Michael Phelps wins more medals U.S. Women Volleyball team win Gold MEDAL TALLY: U.S.: 104 China: 87 Russia: 82 Great Britain: 65 FYI: Now that the Olympics are over, lots of great deals are popping [...]
6-Night Dublin Fly/Drive Package from $689 Provider: Aer Lingus Vacation Store Expiration: 09-29-12 Travel Dates: November 2 through December 9, 2012. This package includes: Roundtrip airfare from New York to Dublin Manual shift, three-door economy car rental with unlimited mileage All carrier and government taxes, fees and facility charges on airfare Travel Dates: November 2 [...]
Given certain situations going on in the world, I thought it might be helpful to post current travel warnings and alerts from the U.S. State Department. Note: There is a difference between ‘warnings’ and ‘alerts.’ (see below). Current Travel Warnings: Travel Warnings are issued when long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable [...]
