Umbria, Italy: Perfect weekend R & R It is Tuesday, and you feel a need to get out-of-town. The usual list of options puts locations within drive, rail or bus distance at the top of the list, because you think that the time spent in the air is wasted time. Sadly, this limited thinking keeps […]
Tourism in Africa – Up Close: Enormous Opportunities! Where is the Leadership?
It takes 17+ hours to fly the 7960 miles from to Johannesburg, South Africa from New York City. When the trip is made in coach class this is a decision that is not made casually. Under the best of circumstances, economy-level flying is challenging. When the time spent in a teeny tiny seat for almost […]
Gaming, golf, grapes, groups, dining, diversions and culture @ Pechanga
Gaming, golf, grapes, groups, dining, diversions and culture @ Pechanga Original Land Owners The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians has inhabited the Temecula Valley, CA since the beginning of time. Even though they were “here first,” they had to wait until 18820 to be officially recognized as a sovereign, land-based organization, by an Executive Order […]
Temecula, California: Better than hot – sizzling!
Temecula, California: Better than hot – sizzling! A mere 70-minute drive from the San Diego, CA, airport, Temecula is an emerging center for wine, gourmet dining, gambling, shopping and living… attractively developing in tandem with an Indian culture and a glamourous up-market lifestyle that is so seductive that it is hard to leave. To make […]
Grenada: Poverty or Paradise?
Grenada: Poverty or Paradise? Spice or Scarcity Grenada, the host country for the recent Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) was held at the Radisson Hotel. The original conference topic focused on targeting new markets for increased sales and was set prior to the arrival of the hurricanes that devastated the […]
One Caribbean? An oxymoron
Fiscal/Physical Disaster In less than a month some of the countries in the Caribbean region were devastated by three hurricanes, making global headlines because of weather related destruction of unbelievable proportions. The loss of life, power, water, and a compromised infrastructure have had a negative impact on the economics of the region and have raised […]
Phoenix and Scottsdale Visits Manhattan
Visit Phoenix recently met with NY media at The Modern (ground floor of the Museum of Modern Art) to share what is new and wonderful in their part of the planet. Doug MacKenzie, the Director of Media Relations, Visit Phoenix, was team leader. Sharing Phoenix updates: The Modern Presents Lunch Lunch started with Marinated Prawns/Salad, followed […]
Know your Seoul
There is so much to see and do in Seoul, Korea, that there is never enough time to absorb all the sights, taste the incredible variety of food, visit the art galleries, and explore the palaces. This is a complex and modern city – and perhaps the following “heads-up” will enhance your Seoul experience. 1. Korea’s […]
Like to eat? Visit Seoul, Korea
When a country has a museum and cooking classes dedicated to the history and art of Kimchi, you know that you are at a place that cherishes food. While there are many wonderful and interesting attractions in Seoul, a large part of the Korean experience is eating. Breakfast buffets (frequently complimentary at hotels), offer insight […]
Rome, Italy: Food, Food, Keats & Shelley
If you do not like to eat, and eat well, then you may want to consider another destination. Since the beginning of time, food has been an important part of the daily life of Romans. Ancient Roman cuisine was influenced by the Greeks and, as the empire expanded, the citizens of Rome were exposed to many […]