Built in 1948 and renovated in 2000, the Aurora Park Cottages in Calistoga, California invite visitors, not always wine tourists, to relax, kick back, and snuggle in. Welcome to a cozy, but modernized, rendition of the romantic getaway destination. It’s a cottage. Not a hotel, motel, or B&B with squeaky floors and voices next door. This is your ideal home, complete with refrigerator, tea and coffee sets,...
In the south Aegean Sea lies a delightful, somewhat circular set of islands, the Cyclades, containing the most popular of the Greek islands. A warm climate consisting of hot summers and cool winters make it available any time of year. Cruise ships continue to deliver visitors by the millions. Over 30 million are expected to visit Greece in 2019, five times the amount from just a decade ago. The island has...
Cuba is a romantic island situated in the Caribbean with a rich background and storied past full of intrigue. Add a fascinating cast of characters such as Ernest Hemingway, Hugo Chavez, Ana Betancourt, and Fidel Castro who influenced history all around the world. So, why not embark on an adventure worthy of a novel?
Let's go to Cuba!
The product most commonly associated with Cuba is its cigars. Banned for decades, the...
First, let's start with the basics. Oktoberfest in was founded by Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, and his wife, Therese, as an invitation to the citizenry to help celebrate their wedding on October 12, 1810. Unlike today’s Fest, it lasted only 5 days just outside city gates. It begins the 3rd weekend in September and ends the first weekend in October. It was not a regular event until 1950.
World renowned for the beer...
Montana’s northwest jewel, Glacier National Park, is the epitome of a wild west adventure vacation. World class majestic peaks, herds of high country wildlife, and photo ops at every turn put this spot on many bucket lists. Because the tourists jam the roads from mid-June to early September, try going early to see some unobstructed views, experience less traffic, and ease of...
