Featured Member Blog Posts – June 2016 Archive (31)

Oregon Wine Country's Allison Inn & Spa

I'm sitting in the alcove of the bar that is attached to one of the fanciest and best-regarded restaurants in town, watching the champagne cork on the floor, and thinking pungent thoughts about service. To wit, what constitutes good service? Should we always expect it in a place that claims to have it on every press release and web page? Should we be embarrassed to notice and…

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Added by Jim Gullo on June 11, 2016 at 11:04am — No Comments

Fun in Funchal, Madeira



Many people may recognise the name of this Atlantic island of Portugal more as the classic sweet wine it produces than as a destination. But on the other hand, at least a million Brits, Germans, other Europeans, and sundry travelers per year do well appreciate the charms…

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Added by José Balido on June 10, 2016 at 10:00am — No Comments

York, England & Its Medieval Magnificence





Now is the winter of our discontent/Made glorious summer by this sun of York.

— William Shakespeare, Richard III



For visitors to England, when it comes to cities London often (and…

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Added by David Paul Appell on June 9, 2016 at 1:52pm — No Comments

Greek Cyprus: Gorgeous Beaches But Dirty Cities



The island of Cyprus seems to be a perfect place to spend some time lying on the beach and forgetting about all of your problems. And that is something we all need from time to time - just a peaceful rest on the seashore. Cyprus can offer a quiet family vacation options - Larnaka, Limassol - but also has popular resorts full of modern nightclubs for youngsters -…

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Added by Martha Simons on June 8, 2016 at 9:00pm — No Comments

8 Best Parks For Picnics in Toronto



It's not surprising that during the warm season, Toronto’s parks attract huge crowds who like to eat and get in some relaxation in the open air. So if that appeals to you, we’ve prepared a list of the best parks for a nice picnic in Toronto. These are not only traditional lawns and gardens. You’ll find there completely unexpected spots which will satisfy even the most demanding picnic…

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Added by Lily Berns on June 7, 2016 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Klima Restaurant an Out-of-This-World Miami Spaniard





by Myrna Katz Frommer and Harvey Frommer





A balmy weekday night in Miami Beach. We enter Klima through heavy wooden doors that lead into an orange-and-red-dappled lounge. It is like entering another world, a stunning 70-seat spacious and breezy 5,200-square-foot facility named for Miami's balmy…

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Added by Harvey frommer on June 6, 2016 at 3:21pm — No Comments

Beaches & Culture in Ancient Mahdia, Tunisia

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Added by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts on June 5, 2016 at 8:46pm — No Comments

Summer Music in Swing at Cape Rey in Carlsbad, California

Surely this is paradise, listening to a cool band while the sun sets over the pristine Carlsbad beach with cocktail in hand. Cape Rey Resort’s summer concert series is in full swing and the last Thursday of each month good vibes are belted out around the pool.  The upbeat essence of my staycation was just beginning to unfold.



I listened to my…

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Added by M'Liss Hinshaw on June 4, 2016 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Close Encounters With Whale Sharks in Costa Rica

Would you love to see a monkey in the wild? Or maybe a sloth right next to you in a tree? What about getting close to wild dolphins, or a humpback whale? OK - how about a bus-size whale shark?

When travelers come to Costa Rica – the eco-capital of Latin America with nearly six percent of the world’s biodiversity – they often want to see certain animals.…

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Added by Shannon Farley on June 3, 2016 at 1:33pm — No Comments

Windmills & Discos in Mykonos, Greece

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Added by Iberia Airlines on June 2, 2016 at 9:31am — No Comments

Under-the-Radar Luxury Cottages in the Heart of Nantucket

If you have read Herman Melville's Moby Dick, you're acutely aware that 19th-century Nantucket whaling culture majorly inspired this tale of punishing seas and relentless harpooning made it a perilous livelihood. Nowhere in the plot line are scenes of lounging on the beach, boat regattas, or hitting trendy…

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Added by Steve Mirsky on June 1, 2016 at 10:13am — No Comments

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