Category: Stories
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Lights, Camera, Taste: Celebrities at James Beard Awards
If you’ve read my blog posts, you know that I love foodie events, and one that I was thrilled to be invited to attend last month was the James Beard Award Gala. Named in honor of the legendary chef, James Beard, the awards are said to be the highest honor for food and…
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Once-in-a-Life Time Travel: Russian Space Tour Unveiled by MIR Corporation
I just received word of what would seem to be a what seems to be an amazing adventure involving a Russian Space Tour. This is what they say: Witness the manned launch of the Soyuz spacecraft on its way to relieve the crew of the International Space Station, enjoying unparalleled access to VIP viewing areas…
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Fingerlakes Sweet Treat Trail
The Cayuga County Office of Tourism recently launched a “Sweet Treat Trail” which includes locally produced baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup and more from 27 sweet stops along Cayuga Lake. Those with a sweet tooth can enjoy everything from chocolate bacon cheesecake to lavender, maple bacon or sea salt caramel ice cream…
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Hike in Panama Rain Forest and Lunch at Embera Indian Village
I’ve already mentioned some of the great adventures that I’d experienced in Panama while on a press trip to the Westin Playa Bonita last month. Our last full excursion was a visit to the Embera Indians and a hike in a nearby rain forest. April was just the beginning of the rainy season so the water level…
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Reasons to Take a Cruise Alone-Romance, Enrichment or Rest
Check out Stephanie Rosenbloom’s fun article on sailing solo. Ms. Rosenbloom discusses three different goals for a trip of this type-romance, enrichment and rest. Then she provides some interesting information on each of these reasons to take a cruise alone. Click here for the whole story….
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Panama Canal Tour of Miraflores Lock and Visit to Historic District, Casco Viejo
After our lunch on the Panama Canal, we were taken to the Miraflores Lock where we learned much about the history of the canal. I enjoyed the fun interactive display that made you feel as if you were actually driving a ship down the canal. While there, we saw a Holland Cruise Ship making its way…
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Panama Canal Expedition with Monkey Island Boat Tour
I woke up at Panama’s Westin Playa Bonita, rested and happy to begin one of the trip’s scheduled adventures. After breakfast, I waited in the lobby for the rest of my group to arrive. The place was filled with cameras and film crews taking pictures of soccer celebrities, and I found out that the big…
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Spa Luxury in Panama Until the Adventures Begin
It was late at night when I arrived at the Westin Playa Bonita in Panama for a press trip so my room’s balcony view was mostly obscured by the dark sultry skies. Despite a bit of cloudiness, it was definitely a “wow” moment when I woke up early and opened the curtains to find a…
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Amazing Panama adventure at the Westin Playa Bonita
If you’ve read my posts, you now that I’m a type “A” vacationer who loves to squeeze as many fun experiences as possible out of her trips. Like many of us, I have a limited amount of time and money so I try to get the biggest bang for my buck when it comes to travel.…
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Lower Manhattan is the New Focus of Neighborhood X Neighborhood
NYC and Company, has announced Lower Manhattan as the third destination to be featured in Neighborhood x Neighborhood, a program designed to increase visitation, support local businesses and encourage exploration in areas outside traditional tourist locations across the five boroughs. Lower Manhattan is home to the financial center of the United States and includes the…
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Travel Gal Kim Swidler 