San Juan is a very large metropolitan area. For tourism purposes, the only relevant sections of San Juan discussed in this article are Old San Juan, Puerto de Tierra, Condado, Ocean Park, and the adjoining Isla Verde neighborhood in Carolina City. The rules for the beaches Alcohol Tourists are often surprised at how alcohol-friendly San Juan is. Alcohol (beer in […]
Beaches of San Juan, Puerto Rico
4 reasons why Palm Springs is the ideal destination for a spa getaway
There are many wonderful places around the world that offer wonderful spa getaways, however, Palm Springs in California remains one of the most popular, especially for those living in the United States. Here are four great reasons why this hot spot could be the perfect relaxing getaway for you, too. One of the main reasons this particular part of the […]
Vacation Tour Off the Main Road: From Houston, Texas to Seaside, Florida
Are you tired of the same old vacations? You rush to your destination, you rush to see the sights; rush to each night’s entertainment, rush to dinner and rush back to the hotel, go to bed only to do the same thing again the next day. WHY? This is your vacation time. Why rush? Today’s traveler wants it all, food, […]
Sounds of the big city with a Caribbean touch at the Aruba Music Festival
As an island known for its vibrant tropical energy and diverse entertainment options, Aruba is one of the best destinations in the Caribbean to experience live music. The capital city of Oranjestad is known as a hotbed for Caribbean jazz and Latin music, as numerous clubs and concert halls host live bands throughout the year. Even outside the main tourist […]
Celebrating Italian Heritage in East Harlem, New York: Part 3 of a 3-part series
In the conclusion of this 3-part article, we will examine the progression of the Italian heritage and community that began and grew in East Harlem as Italian immigrants immigrated to New York and assimilated into the community. In part 1 we examine the neighborhood of Italian Harlem and its people, in part 2 we examine the importance of the family, […]
Combination of traditional braces and Invisalign for best results
As patients learn more about the types of orthodontic options available to them, many are asking orthodontists about options that are not as noticeable as traditional braces. However, while a treatment like Invisalign can correct a wide variety of orthodontic problems, and improvements in technology continue to broaden the spectrum of cases that can be treated with Invisalign, there remain […]
Antoine’s recipe A culinary ‘first’ – Steak Robespierre
It’s a shame the world’s gourmets don’t come together to hand out an annual award for Best Restaurant of the Year. I felt this deficiency quite acutely a few weeks ago when some of us gourmands (heavy eaters always refer to themselves as gourmands) were sitting around drooling over our breasts. The favorite indoor sport of those who enjoy good […]
Garmin Nuvi Review
If you’re looking for a global positioning system (GPS) and are interested in consolidating some of your electronic tools (my girlfriend says electronic “toys”), you might want to check out the Garmin nuvi. In this Garmin nuvi review, I will try to point out a number of very interesting and useful features in Garmin nuvi that you might be interested […]
Trendy Things to Do in San Diego
San Diego is a popular tourist spot, as well as a favorite location for business and professional meetings held throughout the year. Located just 20 miles north of Mexico, exciting day trips across the border can be easily arranged. Located in a mountainous area to the north, and curved around a bay considered one of the most beautiful in the […]
Trends in vacation rentals
In January 2011, the travel services website, TripAdvisor, published the results of its second annual vacation rental survey. As the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor helps customers gather travel information in interactive forums. Their survey results showed a significant shift for travelers; For example, those who used to frequent hotels now choose to rent a vacation home. Let’s take a […]