Check out these two amazing winter getaways inSE Asia

One of the best beach destinations in the world is in Myanmar (Burma).  Ngapali beach is long, the sand is cool and soft, the sea is gentle and warm, and there are none of the pesky annoyance found on…

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No matter how you figure it, it is a long flight from the East Coast of the United States…

It is an honor to watch someone as skilled Tek Roka, the pastry chef at trendy Radisson Blu Resort & Spa in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Chef Roka create chocolate delights at the five-star resort on the Adriatic shore that opened in July 2009. Roka is originally from Nepal but worked for ten years in Dubai where he won first place in the sugar pastry decoration…

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Head to Turning Stone’s Skana Spa for great winter getaway

 

When the…

Any trip to Maine has to include spotting a moose.  Wild Moose, of course, but how about a 1700-pound chocolate moose?

When in Maine be sure to stop in Scarborough, near Portland, Maine, where there is a very special moose. At Len Libby Handmade Candies meet the world’s sweetest moose, Lenny, made from 1700 pounds of chocolate.  Lenny was…

Seneca Casino’s Hickory Stick Golf Course name one of the best

Think spring.  Think golf getaway! In only its second season in existence, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course has received another impressive honor: Golfweek magazine named it one of the “Best Casino Courses” in the U.S.  The news is featured in the magazine’s just-released January 2012 issue. Seneca…

Dust off “dem golden slippers” and strut off to Philadelphia for a splendiferous New Year celebration. Philly’s Winter Mummerland is a multi-day family event that culminates in the Mummer’s Parade, America’s oldest folk parade, on New Year’s Day, where the weather may be cold, but the hospitality is red-hot. The costumes and fun evoke Mardi Gras, the floats…

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Stay at a Peninsula hotel where Rolls-Royce Phantoms rule

The Peninsula family of hotels, of which the Hong Kong Peninsula is the Grand Dame, also includes…

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Visit the Seneca Casinos where the music plays on

Just a few weeks after announcing a blockbuster lineup of entertainment for the spring,…

For generations on Christmas Eve, the bells from atop the Church of the Nativity have signaled the start of the Christmas Day celebration. Located in Israel south of Jerusalem, the Church of the Nativity is above the cave where the Jesus was born. The Door of Humanity, by which people enter the church, is so low that everyone must bow to enter. It was lowered from the original door during Ottoman times so that horsemen would have to dismount before entering the holy place. The Grotto of the…

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In Bethlehem, Israel, beneath the Church of the Nativity is the Grotto of the Nativity, where Jesus was born. The rectangular cavern beneath the church is entered by a flight of steps near the church altar.  The cave has been honored as the site of Christ's birth…

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The leaves are gone, snow is coming – for sure.  Do you wish you were going some place warmer?  If so, consider Lake Charles, Louisiana in Southwest Louisiana.  The weather is warm and so is Louisiana hospitality.  Lake…

Enjoy Palma Real: An all-inclusive beach resort on the Honduran mainland

Located only 30-minutes from La Ceiba on the road to Trujillo, Palma Real is a first class all-inclusive beach resort.  The setting is breathtaking with the long sandy beach and ocean in front and the green mountains at the back.  Truly a tropical paradise.

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Located on the expansive Micro Beach, the Saipan Hyatt Regency in the Northern Marianas is nestled on 14 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens offering the best place on the island to kick back and relax. And, it is just a short walk to the…

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Explore the Lake Charles historic district

Get a feel for the Lake Charles’ past by exploring The Charpentier District. The district is on the National Register…

The beautifully landscaped Hyatt is a wonderful hotel on a beautiful beach in Saipan. The dining experiences are exciting and diverse.  The Niji Japanese Restaurant offers both traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine featuring the freshest ingredients prepared by authentic Japanese chefs. Guests can enjoy a bountiful daily lunch buffet highlighted by live sushi, teppanyaki, tempura stations, and more. For dinner, a teppanyaki room, sushi counter, and a private dining room are…

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If you can’t get to Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, New York then try this award winning Chef Joseph Fire’s recipe from La Cascata Italian restaurant.

Seafood Cioppino

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A special Christmas night of entertainment geared toward Asian guests takes place December 25 at 8 p.m. at Seneca Niagara Events Center with the Vietnamese Christmas Dance and Comedy Show at Seneca Niagara Events Center.  Tickets start at $25 and are available by calling Seneca Niagara Casino’s Asian Marketing Department at 716-501-2360.  Doors open at 7 p.m. for the show.

Finally, the Bear’s Den will be the perfect venue for “Reminiscing” on New Year’s Eve, as Australian…

Roatan, one of the Bay Islands just off the north coast of Honduras has long been a favorite of the dive crowd, but Turquoise Bay is great not only for divers but also for leisure travelers.  Located on the North Coast on a beautiful bay protected by a long reef, guest can go diving and snorkeling but also kayaking, jet skiing, or just lounge on the beach or by the pool.  Turquoise Bay is set on a hillside with spectacular ocean views. The…