posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 22
In search of the perfect North Face Outerwear? We are here to help. While there is plenty of great North Face outerwear, we have collected some of our favorite choice to share with you.
Not sure which one is right for you? These are some of our favorites:
Tritronix Triclimate JacketStichless Fountainhead Guide JacketModulus Jacket Chronicle Down Jacket
North Face Outerwear – A great way to layer.
Layering is one of the many important skills in outdoor activities. No matter if you are doing a thru hike on the AT or camping on a Costa Rican beach, layering is an important skill to master. No matter what type of destination you plan on traveling to, there is a piece of North Face Outerwear for you.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 12
You will ask yourself why you waited so long - one visit to this island paradise will convince you to come back again and again. Anna Maria Island - located just off the coast of Sarasota, FL is a laid back vacation getaway. Miles of sandy beaches and rejuvenating sunshine will maximize your vacation experience.
Where to stay:
Options are endless, if you’re interested in a vacation rental on Anna Maria Island you should try out Island Real Estate, the choices and selection are unmatched. If you’re an on the beach and pampered kind of traveler, a bed and breakfast might be just your speed.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 6
Traveling with the family can afford some of the most memorable vacations for years to come. With proper planning and research, you can ensure that your family vacation pleases even the pickiest member of the family. But with so many choices available, how does one choose the perfect destination? Budget, location, activities and amenities are all factors that help determine a location the whole family will enjoy. The following five travel tips will get even the most inexperienced travelers on the road to their ideal summer vacation in 2006.
Plan ahead. Accommodations can be sold out or unavailable by early summer. The Travel Industry Association of America, who conducted an online survey of 1,519 U.S. adults aged 18 and over in January 2006, reports that 21 percent of Americans who are planning to travel this summer had already arranged lodging at their destination. The rest were either exploring their options for where to stay (28 percent) or had not yet selected the specific destination for their trip (32 percent). The age of the internet makes research and booking easy and fairly painless. Chamber of Commerce websites make finding destination activities and outings simple. Getting the whole family excited about your trip can be as easy as spending 20 minutes around the computer looking at websites that bring the destination right into your home.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 27
Setting sail in early 2008, Scenic Tours River Cruising’s all new “space-ships” will be the highest standard river cruise ships ever built in Europe. Completely unrivaled on European waterways, the vessels feature large open-air balconies with over 25 sq. feet of space. Passengers can enjoy luxurious five-star accommodations while cruising along Europe’s magnificent Rhine and Danube rivers.
“We are very eager to launch the first of four brand new vessels. Working with Europe’s pre-eminent river ship designers and naval architects, we developed a totally new design in river cruise ships exclusive to Scenic Tours,” stated Vice President of Sales and Marketing, North America, Nicole De Wilde. “These unique ships will undoubtedly make Scenic Tours River Cruising the ultimate river cruising experience.”
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 27
Travelocity has announced the beta launch of the RoadTrip Wizard, a new tool that streamlines and simplifies the road trip planning process. First to launch the RoadTrip Wizard platform, Travelocity customers can now benefit from a new way to plan every aspect of their road trip all in one place - a task that previously required multiple Web sites. This tool is available through an alliance with LeisureLogix, a new travel and navigation services company.
“Road trips are a part of the American culture,” said Andres Fabris, vice president of business development, Travelocity. “What our customers were missing was one place to plan their road trips based on what they want to see and do. The RoadTrip Wizard will not only fill this gap, it will also allow them to personalize plans based on what they want to get out of their trip.”
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 26
It’s tough to re-create history with buildings and costumed people and not have it seem theme-parkish, but when it’s done well, there’s no better way to engage kids in another world and time.
Here are a few places where families can meet history face-to-face, in a largely outdoor setting so you don’t have to keep saying “Shhh!” and “Don’t run!”
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 25
Thelonious Jazz Club is written up in all the Argentina guide books, but given its Jazz moniker, I always thought it was like the older tourists’ place to kick up their heels with a whiskey soda or something like that. Not so - I went there for the first time, for a book signing, and the scene at 7pm at Thelonious would have made Mr. Monk himself proud of Buenos Aires.
The book, Hip Hop Mas de Calle is by Argentine author Gustavo Alvarez Nu?ez and covers his perspective of the global force of hip hop. The party was a hip hop tribute with DJ’s and fans. There was even a group of young breakdancers - two of them adorable females showing midriffs and rocking windmills. The club was the perfect setting for the jazz of the millenium - with beats and boogie.
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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 20
Cross Country International (CCI) is offering two exciting new riding vacation packages in California – the California Northern Coast Trail and the California Wine Country Trail Ride.
“After a day of riding along the beautiful California Coast, there is no better way to spend the evening than returning to a good meal, fine wine and the conversation of friends,” said Cross Country International President Karen Lancaster. “That is exactly what our visitors can look forward to with either of these new vacation packages.”
The California Wine Country Trail Ride incorporates sun drenched vineyards with exquisite vintages and regional cheese. Who says you need to learn French to revel in the pleasures of Vin et Fromage?
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 18
We know its bad manners to brag (tall poppy syndrome and all that) but we can’t help but share this good news. Last week while we were chomping turkey in Beantown, The Times online published their list of the 50 Best Travel Websites of 2007 and iTravel iShop is on the list. The Times says the list was “a recognition of sites that have shown real innovation during 2007 and which have launched or improved their offerings to become truly worthy of being added to a favourites list.” The list puts us in good company with websites we love, like Gridskipper, TripAdvisor and Coolhunter, and the list included plenty of sites we haven’t heard of, but are eager to check out. So thank you to The Times, and we’re off to do some celebrating now.
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