California’s 15th official “Wine Month” is happening all September. It is that enticing time of the year when juicy ripe grapes hang heavy on the vines, and the air is filled with fruity aromas that signal harvest time. This month, those of us who delight in the harvest’s newest creations may choose from more than …
Take a Self-Guided Tour of San Francisco’s Top Film and TV Locations
From cinema classics to today’s biggest blockbusters, San Francisco has made hundreds of appearances on the silver screen. Only this time, you be the “star”! After you visit San Francisco’s top movie sites, plan to see more locales all over California. Visit some of these locations on your next visit to the movie-friendly city of …
Sweet Dreams Guaranteed with Pie on Your Pillow!
If you love freshly baked, homemade pie, this could be your ultimate “sweet dreams.” The historic Caldwell House Bed and Breakfast in New York is offering guests a slice of pie on their pillow this September as the popular turndown service returns for the sixth year in a row. The Caldwell House Bed and Breakfast …
New Tour Features Real-Life Settings from HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’
More than 14 million viewers tuned in to watch the final episode of “Game of Thrones” on HBO. But while the show may have ended, tourism based on its many real-life settings continues to grow. With the country of Spain one of the show’s most popular locations, tour operator Hidden in Spain has announced a …
Sleep in a Hammock Bed Suspended over the Indian Ocean? Yes!
Your idea of paradise might very well be found at Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, a luxurious one-island-one-resort destination which is just a mere 20 minutes’ speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. Featuring a collection of 120 idyllic beach and over-water villas, the resort has a 42-meter long infinity pool and pristine white coastline for anyone …
SIP ON UK’S MOST EXPENSIVE CUP OF TEA
Being the most expensive anything isn’t always a selling point—unless you are talking about English tea! Brit tea-lovers are the first to brag about this time-honored experience, afternoon tea. The Rubens at The Palace hotel serves its Royal Afternoon Tea in London’s most regal location, overlooking The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Adding to this …
Bucket List Tour: Follow the Monarchs from CA to Mexico’s Pyramids
Among the many miracles of nature, it’s difficult to match the marvelous and mystifying migration of the monarch butterfly. Recognized by their vivid, orange-and-black wings, these slight insects (weighing less than a dime) are better known for an instinctive internal compass that guides them on an ancestral migration from the shores of Pacific Grove, CA …
Forget Area 51—Travel the ET Highway
If you’ve ever pondered whether we’re alone in this vast galaxy, you have lots of friends. In fact, a recent Facebook page is inviting the extraterrestrial-curious to convene Sept. 20 at the Area 51 Alien Center in Amargosa Valley, Nevada, about 90 miles from Las Vegas. Whether a joke or a real event, more than …
New, One-of-a-Kind Arctic Tour with Polar Bears and Northern Lights!
A new seven-day polar bear photography adventure just begs you to capture the beautiful white bears kissing, snuggling and sharing their time with foxes, marine life and snowy owls. And, best yet, top off your day of eco exploring with a fantastic show of northern lights and so much more! Gondwana Ecotours has just announced …
California Wine Country’s Less Traveled, Inland Back Roads
Formed by the San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys, stretching to the far northern part of the state, California’s Inland region is home to dozens of distinct wine regions, including some of the world’s most famous destinations. Hidden among even the high-profile appellations are the wine roads less traveled featuring stunning rural scenery, delicious wines and, …
Experience the Secret Thermal Hot Springs of San Miguel
Art, history and culture are the first things that come to mind when considering a vacation in San Miguel de Allende. Named two years in a row as the Best City in the World by Travel + Leisure. However, San Miguel de Allende is also one of the best kept secrets in Mexico for wellness …
5 Awesome NYC Attractions You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
You’re probably tired of hearing about the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building in lists of things to do in New York. Sometimes, you just want the peculiar, less trodden paths when you travel. So, unless you are going to venture outside of the city to locations like Oheka Castle, here are 5 …