Portugal’s Devotion to Ginja: A Cherry Liqueur Mainstay
by Judith Glynn
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Travel writer Judith Glynn explores Ginja in Portugal, the country's cherry liqueur mainstay that today enjoys record popularity and is sold everywhere.
South Pacific Ambiance Meets Disney Magic
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Luxury Awaits at Disney’s Aulani Hawaiian Resort and Walt Disney World’s New Polynesian Bungalows in Florida Disney’s Aulani Hawaiian Resort & Spa is located on 21 beautiful oceanfront acres in Ko Olina, Hawaii, on the Island of Oahu. Aulani (pronounced ow-lau-nee) may have Disney’s name attached, but don’t expect thrill rides, or any rides at
A Taste of Scotland: High-Quality, Local Ingredients in Focus
by Victor Dorff
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The Isle of Eriska, a private island at the mouth of Scotland's Loch Creran, includes a Michelin-starred restaurant and a chef who builds his menus around the best local ingredients he can find.
Wild Luxury: Tofino, British Columbia
by Allen Cox
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I had heard tales from other travelers of a timeless coast populated with giant cedars, where First Nations traditions shape the culture and the presence of ancestors could be sensed in the very earth beneath your feet, where some believe that animal spirits possess the power to influence the character and fate of a man
Where Josephine Lost Her Head: Searching in Martinique
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Travel writer Kimberly A. Edwards takes the ferry from St. Lucia to the Caribbean island of Martinique to sample beaches and world-famous creole cuisine.
Barrandov Studios in the Czech Republic: Famous Films Shot Here
by Judith Glynn
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Add “location” to the well-known “lights, camera, action” adage and the focus for the travel industry becomes film tourism. Many destinations know the allure for movie-lovers to walk in the footsteps of a favorite star or to stand in a location where world-class Hollywood and international filmmakers created a scene. A country putting more pizzazz
Luxury Traveling the Belize Caribbean: Victoria House and Chabil Mar Villas
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For many years Belize has been a favorite destination of mine, with its mountains and forests, beautiful beaches, and archeological sites of the ancient Maya. But the country also includes Caribbean islands, such as Ambergris Caye. The area of Placencia, a peninsula at the extreme end of Belize, feels like an island. Not yet highly
Combining the Best of Art and Wine in the Great Northwest
by Linda Kissam
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Elevated standards of accommodation and dining will always show up on the luxury traveler’s itinerary, however today's luxury traveler seeks a broader depth of understanding and engagement to local culture than ever before, particularly those where art and wine combine.
St. Regis Princeville in Kaua’i has been replaced by 1 Hotel’s Hanalei Bay Hotel
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Note: The St. Regis Princeville in Kaua’i was closed in 2018. It has been replaced by 1 Hotel’s Hanalei Bay Hotel. Learn about luxury stays on the big island of Hawaii. Learn about the Kapa’a community in Hawaii. The Kaua’i Area Often referred to as Hawaii’s “Garden Island,” Kaua‛i is a lush tropical paradise of
Swimming with the Fish in Charm City
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While air bubbles gently rippled past my ears from the scuba tank regulator, I exchanged glances with a curious eel. Wide-eyed children stared at me through the aquarium glass, reminding me I was still in the National Aquarium in Baltimore. It’s not the Caribbean, but with its teeming sea life, the Aquarium is the next