Add Your Ingredients to La Pleta
May 29, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Val d’Aran (Pyrenees), Spain (April 17, 2006)- Pick wild berries, mushrooms and Catalan escargots, bring the bounty to the hotel’s Executive Chef for dinner that evening, or to the spa for a fresh berry spa treatment. Guests at La Pleta Hotel & Spa are guided by a local expert on three, half-day tours through the Val d’Aran forest in the Spanish Pyrenees, learning how and where to pick their own ingredients,... [Read more]
Upcoming Iberian Moto Tours
May 29, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Central Spain and Portugal- Mountains, Valleys and the Atlantic Coast of Portugal!
Date: Sep 29-Oct 14, 2006
Duration : 13 riding days
Rest Days : 3 (Guimaraes-Obidos, Lisboa, Toledo)
Start Finish : Madrid/Madrid
Accomodations : Primarily Paradors(castles, palaces etc) and other high quality 4 star hotels.
Highlights:Ride in Castle-topped mountains, winding roads though... [Read more]
Historic Ships on Sweden’s Gota Canal
May 29, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
New York, NY, March 2006 — M/S Juno, M/S Wilhelm Tham and M/S Diana, vintage ships built in 1874, 1912 and 1931 and lovingly maintained to preserve their classic interiors, ply the historic Gota Canal between Stockholm, the Swedish capital, and Gothenburg, the largest port, on journeys back in time — through lush countryside... [Read more]
Swiss Cities: Bern
May 29, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Bern is Switzerland’s picturesque capital. A fascinating town, with a perfectly intact Old Town, Bern was designated a UNESCO landmark in 1983. But far from resting on its laurels, this city has become an insider tip for the hip: interesting bars, cutting-edge boutiques and a myriad of independent performance spaces are just as much part of the picture as are the traditional bears, fountains and flowers.
Visitors... [Read more]
The Keys to Florence
May 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I arrived in Florence a full day ahead of my “schedule” and upon stepping off the train realized that my room reservation... [Read more]
Japan’s Annual Atsuta Shrine Festival
May 26, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Atsuta Shrine attracts around 9 million visitors annually, and houses one of Japan’s three imperial regalia, placing it among the country’s most notable places of worship. Legend has it that over 1900 years ago, the goddess Amaterasu Omikami handed down to the imperial family a sacred sword which came to be one of the three regalia (curved jewels and a sacred mirror make up the other two). Also enshrined at Atsuta are... [Read more]
Opus Hotel’s Bed, Bike and Beyond
May 26, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
(Vancouver, BC) – Travelers looking to experience the best of summer in Vancouver need look no further, as Opus Hotel is now offering a “Bed, Bike & Beyond” package for its guests.
After check-in guests can unwind in their luxurious guest room before heading outside to enjoy the sun-kissed Vancouver summer. Armed with a map and full-suspension mountain bikes, guests may explore the city’s many sights,... [Read more]
Chichen-Itza New Wonder?
May 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
MEXICO CITY, May 23, 2005— Mexico’s renowned archaeological site Chichen-Itza in Yucatan State is one of 21 finalists to become one of the new Seven World Wonders. The Swiss-based New7Wonders Foundation is revising the original seven ancient wonders of the world, since only one — the pyramids of Egypt — still exists today.
The organization compiled more than 19 million votes cast online and over the phone... [Read more]
Gutsy Women does Quebec City
May 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Glenside, PA - May 22, 2006 — For those who want to indulge in all things French, yet don’t want to leave the continent, Gutsy Women Travel is offering two departures of its 5-day Quebec City tour this year which is a fabulous way to see the cradle of French civilization in North America for about $230 a day! April M. Merenda, President & Co-Founder of Gutsy Women Travel will be participating on the August... [Read more]
Thailand Royal Barge Procession
May 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Millions of people worldwide will soon bear witness to one of Thailand’s most spectacular cultural events — the magnificent Royal Barge Procession, the highlight of the many Royal events celebrating the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol’s accession to the throne.
Although all the 1,200 tickets have been sold out for viewing the main event on June 12, 2006, many tickets are still available for the... [Read more]
Steve Smith and Christine Johnson
May 25, 2006 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
Steve Smith inherited the wanderlust and has always needed to see what’s around the next corner. He and his wife Christine Johnson enjoyed memorable (and cheap) forays into Mexico sleeping under the stars in their younger days. These days the accommodations... [Read more]
Kid Golf for Free
May 24, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Orlando, Fla. – May 24, 2006 – Marriott Golf, the world’s largest resort golf management company, today announced that the Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott has joined the newly unveiled “Kids Golf-4-Free” program. The new program, which allows adults and kids to play and learn the game of golf together, now adds four premier Faldo Golf Institute locations to the collection of 36 Marriott Golf resort destinations,... [Read more]
Unfair Advisory: The Philippines
May 22, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
As a travel writer, there are loads of perks that I love. Lots of travel mostly, but I also frequently get good food and great cultural exchange. Of course, there is a downside. The real downside is no one is going to become a millionaire as a travel writer. The imaginary downside is that something terrible is going to happen while I am out of the country. Something statistically microscopic like crashing planes, stranded... [Read more]
Kosrae Village Happenings
May 22, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Hi Folks,
I hope that you are all doing well and that spring is bringing you flowers,
rather than showers! I thought that it was time to touch bases with you and
fill you in on what is happening here and on the website.
First of all, it is getting very difficult to send and receive email through
our local ISP. If you email us and don’t receive a response please send me
a message... [Read more]
What’s New in Tokyo
May 22, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Events:
Exhibition: Collection of The Foundation Cartier pour
l’art contemporain
Works from over 30 internationally renowned artists
from around the world.
Dates: Saurday, April 22, ‘06 - Sunday, July 2, ‘06
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5245-4111
Bavaria Celebrates 200 Years and American Heritage
May 21, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
This year Bavaria is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its founding as a kingdom but that status is not all that the southern German state is proud of. After all, what do such diverse celebrities as Billy Joel, Sandra Bullock, Levi Strauss and Henry Kissinger have in... [Read more]
In The Know Traveler Awarded “Cool Site” Status
May 21, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
On Sunday May 21, 2006 In The Know Traveler (http://www.intheknowtraveler.com/) received a nod of support from http://www.coolpick.com/ by being named ”cool site of the day.” CoolPick has been uniting interesting web sites and internet surfers since 1999. We are honored by the recognition from such a worthwhile... [Read more]
Tokyo’s 2007 Anime Fair Needs a Logo
May 21, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Enter the Tokyo International Anime Fair character design competition.
The 6th Annual “Tokyo International Anime Fair ” will be held
from March 22 - 25, 2007.
The Executive Committee is holding a Character Design Competition for the Anime Fair.
Deadline: Friday, June 30, 2006
For additional information, please visit one of... [Read more]
Cruise Greenland
May 20, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
New Discounted Mexico Package
May 20, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Mexico City, Mexico (May 11, 2006)- Celebrate Mexican Independence Day, the most festive holiday of the year, in the country’s capital with fireworks, authentic Mexican food, parades and more. The Marquis Reforma’s Independence Stay package offers guests a personal guide to Coyoacan for the Independence Day celebration, a Master Suite with a view of Chapultepec Park where the parade takes place, buffet... [Read more]
New Service from Amsterdam to Guangzhou
May 20, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
AMSTERDAM, May 17, 2006 - China Southern Airlines, (NYSE: ZNH, HKSE: 1055, SHA 600029) - www.cs-air.com/en - with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People’s Republic of China is pleased to announce that it will be launching daily Boeing 777 from Amsterdam to Guangzhou with a stop in Beijing.
China
Taming Lions Milk
May 20, 2006 | Written by Jesse
I am not a big drinker, I’ll state that right off. I do however like high quality varietal wines, a good beer goes down nicely once in a while, and I am willing to try other inebriating liquids, especially when traveling. When in Rome, and all that. I discovered a new drink, at least one that was new to me: Lion’s Milk, also known as Raki. This clear, potent liqueur is drunk frequently in Turkey, and is somewhat... [Read more]
First Nation’s Pride: an Interview with Ernie Philip
May 19, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I met Ernie Philip in Squilax at the Quaaout Resort, somewhere between Chase and Salmon Arm, just off of Highway 1 in the middle of British Columbia. He showed up wearing a bright turquoise, traditionally patterned... [Read more]
10% Discount with Deilmann
May 19, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
New York, April 7, 2006 – Peter Deilmann Cruises is offering Americans five cruises this summer to the Norwegian Fjords, Baltic Sea destinations and Greenland on the five-star MS Deutschland with free air and 10% reductions in cabin rates. The nine- to 21-night voyages sail to Bergen, Tromso, Norway’s fjord-cut coast and Spitzbergen, to Stockholm and all the Scandinavian capitals, to St. Petersburg, Gdansk, Iceland... [Read more]
The Island of Poetry, Isla Negra
May 17, 2006 | Written by WilliamK
Mark Twain wrote in Innocents Abroad that there are places in the world where we can find “nothing to remind... [Read more]
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