posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 31
Sitting aboard my cozy LAN flight from Buenos Aires, I enjoyed some of Argentina’s famous chocolates, a nice cup of tea and anxiously awaited our arrival into Bariloche. With each turn of the engine my inner outdoorsman began to emerge and I could feel us approaching those beautiful Andes Mountains. When the wheels finally touched the runway I rushed out of the plane, eager to catch that first sight of the Andes and Lake Nahuel Huapi bordering Bariloche. One glance was inspiration enough to quickly get to a hostel, drop off my bags, and head out into the rugged outdoors.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 30
I know, I know, travel around Thanksgiving and the December holidays is either….
1) already nailed down at your household, and reservations/tickets have been in hand for months, or
2) OMG, Thanksgiving is when?!
Look, it’s not too late; you can still be a family travel genius.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 30
I know, I know, travel around Thanksgiving and the December holidays is either….
1) already nailed down at your household, and reservations/tickets have been in hand for months, or
2) OMG, Thanksgiving is when?!
Look, it’s not too late; you can still be a family travel genius.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 20
Two big exhibits are coming out today in Atlanta’s renowned High Museum: Inspiring Impressionism, a survey of Old Masters from Monet to Rubens, and The Louvre and the Ancient World, the second installment of the phenomenal partnership between the High and the Louvre.
The Impressionist exhibit lasts only until Jan. 13 but is still a great activity for your people when they’re having a free day, and the $12 (senior citizen) ticket price includes a free audio guide. The Louvre exhibit still has some time for planning, running through September 2008.
For more information, click the More button or go to www.High.org
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 14
Compiled by Hotel Teatro Concierge Carolyn Bartel
Shops
Cry Baby Ranch
Roxanne Thurman opened her doors in 1990 but moved to the north side ofLarimer Streeta few years ago in order to expand her ???homestead.??? Turning the term ???western wear??? on its ear, this boutique offers cowgirl boots, irreverent tees, outerwear and fabulous accessories. From panorama rawhide lampshades to custom jewelry; designer scarves (created by the family of the ???dickie??? inventor!) to vintage cowgirl home furnishings and bath products, this eclectic shop is a treat for the inner-cowgirl in all of us. Catering toDenver???s more upscale visitors, Cry Baby Ranch also does a bang-up business on line and is a favorite for mail orders from Hotel Teatro???s more high profile guests.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 11
About a year ago my wife and I went to the movies to distract us from a difficult period in our lives. I had no way of knowing then that one day I would end up in a shoe shop in downtown Buenos Aires wearing a Carlos Gardel hat while strutting the tango snugly against various young Argentine women in tight clothes. And not just with my wife’s permission, but it was her brilliant idea in the first place.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 28
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 23
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 20
Group Travel Planners can bring their groups to enjoy professional ballet in Indianapolis when the Cincinnati Ballet and the Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana perform “The Nutcracker” this holiday season. Six performances will take place at the Murat Centre Dec. 12 through Dec. 16.
The production will be a collaboration featuring 80 students from the Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana and 36 Cincinnati Ballet professional dancers from around the world.
“This is a great opportunity for Central Indiana residents and visitors to once again see world-class professional ballet, in partnership with the performing arts resources of the Indianapolis community,” said Paul Kaine, executive director of the Cincinnati Ballet. “We’ll have sets and costumes created in St. Petersburg, Russia, the superb students of the Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana and a full orchestra of Indianapolis professional musicians.”
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 14
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