Sandra & John Scott's Blog – December 2011 Archive (21)

At Peninsula Hotels, Arrive in a Rolls

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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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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 27, 2011 at 10:13am — No Comments

Seneca Casino has great entertainment and more

http://www.examiner.com/travel-in-syracuse/visit-the-seneca-casinos-where-the-music-plays-on

Visit the Seneca Casinos where the music plays on

 

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

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 27, 2011 at 9:21am — No Comments

The Bells of Christmas at the Church of the Nativity

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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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 25, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Visit the Site Where Jesus Was Born

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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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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 24, 2011 at 10:25am — No Comments

Snowbirds Head to Lake Charles, Louisiana

http://www.examiner.com/destinations-travel-in-national/snow-birds-think-lake-charles-louisiana-for-a-winter-getaway

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…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 23, 2011 at 8:55am — No Comments

Put Sun and Fun in Your Winter at Palma Real near La Ceiba, Honduras

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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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 21, 2011 at 9:50am — No Comments

Great restaurants at the Hyatt in Saipan

http://www.examiner.com/culinary-travel-in-national/the-dining-is-amazing-at-the-luxurious-hyatt-saipan

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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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 17, 2011 at 8:41am — No Comments

The Historic Manses of Louisiana's Lake Charles

http://www.examiner.com/destinations-travel-in-national/explore-the-lake-charles-historic-diexplore-the-lake-charles-historic-diststrict

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…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 15, 2011 at 10:05am — No Comments

The Hyatt in Saipan: Fun in the Sun, Great Dining

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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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 14, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

A Great Recipe for Italian Seafood Cioppino

http://www.examiner.com/culinary-travel-in-national/dazzle-your-friends-and-family-make-your-own-seafood-cioppino

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

16/20…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 12, 2011 at 10:27am — 2 Comments

An Asian Holiday Evening at the Seneca Niagara Casino Hotel

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…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 12, 2011 at 8:35am — No Comments

Take A Break From Winter on Honduras' Roatan Island

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…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 11, 2011 at 10:42am — No Comments

Celebrate the Holidays with Frankie Avalon in Upstate New York

http://www.examiner.com/travel-in-syracuse/get-the-holiday-spirit-at-the-seneca-niagara-casino-with-frankie-avalon

The Seneca Niagara Casino offer great entertainment, gaming, award-winning restaurants, and, of course, exciting gaming. Coming to the Seneca Niagara Events Center for several “Classic Christmas” performances are legendary singers Frankie Avalon…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 9, 2011 at 9:51am — 1 Comment

Have a peppermint pig for Christmas

Share this Victorian Christmas tradition

http://www.examiner.com/culinary-travel-in-national/have-a-peppermint-pig-this-christmas

 

Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 8, 2011 at 8:23am — No Comments

Was Seneca Falls, NY the setting for "It's a Wonderful Life" movie

Meet Zuzu and visit the museum dedicated to the movie

Turning Stone in Verona, NY puts magic into the...

Added by Sandra & John Scott on December 3, 2011 at 10:12am — No Comments

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