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Travel News & Advice – March 15, 2025
The EU postpones the ETIAS. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System to be required for travel in Schengen countries in Europe has been postponed until the last quarter of 2026. So if you're going to Europe this year (and most of next year), you no...
Hungary’s Liquid Gold Wine Region
Tokaj is the name of an ancient winegrowing region that is currently divided between Hungary and Slovakia. The current Tokaj area used to be part of the greater Tokaj-Hegyalja region within the Kingdom of Hungary but was divided between Hungary and Czechoslovakia at...
Pelican Grand Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale: A Sophisticated Seaside Escape
In the sea of hospitality options lining the Fort Lauderdale strip, Pelican Grand Beach Resort—part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts portfolio—stands out as a boutique oceanfront hotel blending classic Florida charm with a touch of coastal sophistication....
Understanding Flight Anxiety
Experiencing anxiety or fear of flying, known as aviophobia, is a common challenge for many adults, especially following recent air travel accidents that can heighten concerns about flight safety. It's important to recognize that while these...
Regent Seven Seas Grandeur Ship: A Symphony of Luxe Experiences
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, widely regarded as the epitome of luxury ocean travel, recently celebrated the grand reveal of its latest jewel: Seven Seas Grandeur, "A Heritage of Perfection." Described by Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings...
Wine Gone Wrong? How to Tell If Your Bottle Has Gone Bad
Perfectly Aged or Time to Pitch It? Master Sommelier shares insights about storage, aging, and spoilage There’s nothing quite as disappointing as opening a bottle of wine, only to be met with an off-putting smell or a strange sour or sharp vinegar taste. Whether...
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Destinations
Traveling to Indulge Your Passion for True Crime
True crime is all the craze these days, but it might surprise you to learn that dark tourism in general is trending, with people indulging in travel to cemeteries (necro tourism), jails (prison travel), and paranormal travel (ghost tours, etc.). To cater to this...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: The Historic Brown Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky
There are buildings that stand and watch as the environment surrounding them changes … and changes again. Many of their neighbor buildings come and go, and their neighborhoods fall, become insignificant, and rise again. Such is the case with the Brown Hotel in...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Are Celebrity Wines Worth the Hype?
From the rolling vineyards of Provence to the luxury Champagne houses of France, celebrities are turning their star power into wine brands. But do these bottles offer more than just a famous name on the label? Wines and celebrities are an iconic match. Both evoke a...
Cruise & Sail
How to Get The Most Out of Your River Cruise
River cruises are among the most popular forms of vacation, offering virtually every amenity available on larger cruise ships but at an affordable price. They also feature enticing, unique itineraries often unavailable with their bigger rivals. My favorite river...
Museums, Entertainment
A Blast From the Past: Temptations and Four Tops Coming to NJPAC
What a lovely blast from the past! Motown legends The Temptations and The Four Tops practically defined popular American music in the late 1950s and 1960s, along with the other performers on the Motown roster. They will be in concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts...
Travel Advice, News
Travel News & Advice – March 15, 2025
The EU postpones the ETIAS. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System to be required for travel in Schengen countries in Europe has been postponed until the last quarter of 2026. So if you're going to Europe this year (and most of next year), you no...