You do not have to have a Masters in Wine or be an accredited Sommelier to order the perfect wine at lunch or dinner, or make the right purchasing decision at a wine shop; all you have to do is request a bottle of a Baron Edmond de Rothschild wine and you immediately have status […]
Botswana: Safari Adventures for the Rich (and Famous?)
Botswana recently reached celebrity status when it was revealed that Prince Harry presented Meghan Markle with an engagement ring from this African country at a (rumored) remote safari camp in the western part of Botswana’s Makgadikegadi Pans National Park. Why Go Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, is home to the Kalahari Desert, the […]
Botswana: Safari adventures for the rich (and famous?)
Botswana recently reached celebrity status when it was revealed that Prince Harry presented Meghan Markle with an engagement ring from this African country at a (rumored) remote safari camp in the western part of Botswana’s Makgadikegadi Pans National Park. Why Go Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, is home to the Kalahari Desert, the […]
On Your Face: Eyewear for Trendy Travelers
By Dr. Elinor Garely – special to eTN – The VisionExpo recently entered New York (at Javits) with thousands of vendors displaying millions of eyewear collections. Whether you are on a budget or able to spend thousands of dollars on spectacles, doing “face” has become more important than what you wear on your feet. Eyewear covers everything for […]
On your face: Eyewear for trendy travelers
The VisionExpo recently entered New York (at Javits) with thousands of vendors displaying millions of eyewear collections. Whether you are on a budget or able to spend thousands of dollars on spectacles, doing “face” has become more important than what you wear on your feet. Eyewear covers everything for the eyes, from the correction of […]
International Restaurant & Food Service Show: 10 new products
EAT! Support the Restaurant Industry In 2017, the restaurant industry counted $799 billion in sales, and there are over 1 million restaurant locations in the USA, employing 14.7 million men and women, equal to 10 percent of the overall US workforce. As part of this important industry, over 20,000 Restaurant, Food and Beverage Managers were […]
Victoria Falls: Where to stay. What to Do
I was very surprised and happy when I landed at the Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe. This modern facility was developed by former Zimbabwean Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Dr. Walter Mzembi who arranged a $150 million loan from the China EXIM Bank. This very modern facility offers a new runway that accepts up to […]
Safari as a journey: Start @ JFK. Then Johannesburg and Harare
On a recent visit to Africa, my journey started with a flight from New York to Johannesburg on South African Airways (SAA). For an additional fee, I scored a seat in Premium Economy. While the space was not much better than basic, the charge included the opportunity to reserve an aisle seat, and there was […]
Tom of Finland: An excellent wine – NOT a one-night stand
The adage, “wine improves with time,” usually refers to the many years wine rests in temperature-controlled cellars, allowing the chemistry and alchemy to enhance the palate experience. In the case of the OUTstanding Red wine from Tom of Finland, the time to wait is much shorter and can be counted in hours and days and […]
Africa safari: A trip or a trek
Priority List Traveling to Africa requires a commitment. There is no quick way to reach the continent, and there is no quick way to transit from one city to the other or from one country to the other. Advance planning is a necessity, and this includes time management and a confirmed detailed itinerary. Africa is […]