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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.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 10
I think the planets were aligned because an otherwise awesome Mediterranean dinner was slightly tarnished by the repeated (in all seriousness, five times!) playing of a cheesy happy birthday anthem at Sarkis Restaurant on Thames Monday night. With the aid of this song the simple and authentic ambiance crumbled, leaving the hidden catacombs of undesirable cheesiness.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 8
Travel to Hawaii is ramping up after recent rains have slowed bookings. The weather has cleared and sunshine has returned to the Islands!
Recently John Monahan, President and CEO of the Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) stated “We’re enjoying blue skies and the warm sunny climate that everyone expects when coming to Hawai’i.”[1]
Repeat travelers to Hawaii are on the rise, with more than 62% of visitors enjoying the sun and sand more than once. Today’s travelers are also more likely to be independent, and rely less on group and package tours. In 2000 just over 49% of travelers were independent explorers, while in 2005 that number rose to nearly 54%.[2]
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 5
Six months ago, a typical day in my life reflected that of your average young urban professional living in San Francisco: wake up at 8 am, shower, catch the bus to work, endure an 8+ hour day at the office, hit the gym, make dinner with roommates, catch a segment from The Daily Show, read for a bit, and then hit the hay.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 4
Miami Beach is fast becoming one of the top vacation destinations for families andtravelersalike. Miami Beach offers sun, fun and a variety of activities to choose from. Now that you have decided to vacation in Miami Beach, it is time to choose the hotel that you will reside in for your vacation. With a plethora of hotel options how does one pick the perfect Miami Beach hotel? A good way to choose a hotel is by the amenities t
hat the hotel has to offer. One of the biggest disappointments that I have encountered is getting to a hotel and expecting a service that the hotel does not offer. With all the travel tools that are available on the web, you can do a little research before you go to make sure you get what you want. Listed below are what I feel are the top 5 amenities that a hotel can offer to you and your family to make your accommodation choice perfect for you.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 3
Lowepro Rezo 40 Camera Bag – A sleek and stylish digital camera bag.
If you are looking for a digital camera bag for the sheer fact that you don’t want to carry your camera in your pocket, the Lowepro Rezo 40 Camera Bag is perfect. There aren’t a lot of bells and whistles here, just a nice looking, simple, camera bag. The Lowepro Rezo 40 Camera Bag is perfect for female travelers who don’t wear pants. And by that I mean those who wear skirts. Get your mind out of the gutter.
The Lowepro Rezo 40 Camera Bag wont fit all digital cameras. It has a long and skinny shape. It is ideal for thin, rectangular digital cameras. Be sure to test this out with your camera before buying.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 2
Some posts from Family Travel have been featured in different blog carnivals around the Web, and I found some gems for you:
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 28
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 28
I just got off of a conference call with BlogHer founders Elisa Camahort and Lisa Stone, who were announcing the exciting 2008 schedule of eight BlogHer events under the theme umbrella “Reach!”
And of course, men are most welcome to attend any of these….
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 27