Halkidiki, Greece: Plato’s Idea, Byzantine Fealty, Inspire Eagles Palace Resort
by Tom Talleur
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Elegance without emphasis. Function without flash. A symbiosis with nature. These are a few of the hallmark qualities you’ll find at the one-of-a-kind Eagles Palace Hotel & Resort. This place exists in the only way it can, consistent with the history and culture of Athos, a mystic, awe-inspiring peninsula in Halkidiki. Visitors will sense a
Discovering Lake Constance, Germany – Part II
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My husband Tom and I spent more than a week vacationing at Lake Constance in Germany, Europe’s third largest lake. Known in Germany as the Bodensee, this natural lake fed by the Rhine River lies on the border between southern Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Its largest section, the Obersee, stretches 40 miles long and nine
Let Them Eat Vegetables…and More
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Italy’s cultural identity embraces food, and no city’s existence is more attached to Italian cuisine than Bologna. While it has never been the tourist destination that its more-famous sisters—Rome, Venice, Florence—have been, its art, history, and culture equal that of the others. The essence of Bologna, however, is its food. Bologna gave birth to many
5 Theatres in Los Angeles that Should be on your Radar
by Mary Farah
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Think Los Angeles is only known for making movies? Think again. While home to the Academy Awards and iconic studio lots, LA also has an impressive live theatre scene to boot. Much like those in New York, theatres in Los Angeles are bountiful, and dozens of live performances off the beaten path await the theatre
Discovering Lake Constance, Germany – Part I
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When my husband suggested going to Lake Constance in Germany for our European vacation, I drew a blank. Obviously, I needed to do some research. The more I learned about the region, the more interested I became. Known in Germany as the Bodensee, this natural lake fed by the Rhine River lies on the border
Visitors Flock To The Ammon-Zeus Hotel To Relax In Halkidiki, Greece
by Tom Talleur
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Travelers from the Americas and Asia are beginning to figure out what Europeans have known for decades: If you want to get away from it all to relax in Greece for a long weekend or a weeklong vacation, avoid the major cities and popular tourist spots and go to Halkidiki. Long known as an agricultural
Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort: Luxury in Baja California
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Looking for a destination that offers relaxation, desert scenery, deep sea fishing, outdoor sports, unforgettable sunsets and a lot of pampering? Los Cabos—Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo at the southern tip of Baja California— may fit the bill. Los Cabos has transformed from sleepy fishing villages with dirt roads and taco stands to
Valentine’s Day Dining Guide: Our Travel Writers Offer Their Favorite Romantic Restaurants
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From Châteaubriand and champagne to cocktails and sushi to dinner and a movie, our international restaurant suggestions have you covered for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is barrelling down on us, and studies project that we will spend almost 21 billion dollars on each other to celebrate this week. The majority of that money will go
GIRLS GETAWAY HOLIDAY IN HALKIDIKI, GREECE
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If you and your girlfriends are looking for a great place to visit in Greece, you have plenty of choices among the many sun-kissed beaches and white-washed villages. While most tourists are familiar with the well-known southern destinations of Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens, the northern peninsula of Halkidiki is the most popular resort in northern
The Best of Budapest in Winter
by Diane Dobry
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Planning a winter vacation predictably ends up as either a search for warm-weather locations with beaches and island life, or a cold-weather location for skiing, snowboarding, and stunning snow-capped mountain views. An unpredictable choice would be to consider visiting Budapest, Hungary, in the winter months. Take advantage of the off season to avoid hefty plane