Loews Coronado Bay Resort for a Wellness Break
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When travel writer Teresa Bergen arrived at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort for the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association conference last month, she immediately noticed they had all the good stuff covered: comfortable beds, helpful staff, attractive and well-maintained décor. But she also found Loews goes above and beyond in the wellness department.
Tiong Bahru for Old-School Cool
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Singapore’s popular Tiong Bahru district is one of those rare gems that’s become cooler than cool, while managing to keep a grip on its old-school charm. Small wonder it’s become a hipster haven, says New Zealand travel writer Jacqui Gibson.
Vancouver’s Loden Hotel
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The Loden Hotel is a stylish, comfortable place to stay in Vancouver - that's the verdict from Portland-based travel writer and hotel reviewer Teresa Bergen.
San Diego’s Distilleries Take on Craft Beers
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Rum, vodka, gin and moonshine are moving in on San Diego’s craft beer scene as local distilleries brew batches with a cosmopolitan twist. California-based food and travel writer, M'Liss Hinshaw, tells us more.
Intuitive Service: One Ocean Resort & Spa
by Beth Graham
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One Ocean Resort & Spa in North Florida prides itself on “intuitive service” by providing guests their own private concierges. Find out why this hotel ranks as one of travel writer Beth Graham's favourites.
Brisbane: Where to Get your Craft Beer Fix
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Ask the locals and they’ll tell you, as little as five years ago you would've struggled to find a craft beer in Brisbane. Times have definitely changed in Australia’s third largest city, says New Zealand-based travel writer Jacqui Gibson.
The Women of Wine: Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr Estate
by Beth Graham
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For travel writer Beth Graham, visiting and tasting wines is more about the people behind the wines than the sensory experience itself. So she was delighted to spend an afternoon with Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr, a boutique winery in St. Helena.
A Visit to Missouri Wine Country, Once America’s Top Region
by Adam Bell
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Missouri was once the number one wine producer in the United States. A visit to Missouri wine country today is an eye-opening lesson in the history of American viticulture.
An International Cellular Phone Service: Google Fi Network
by John Lamkin
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Travel writer John Lamkin reviews Google's Fi Network, a wireless service that allows Nexus (5X, 6 or 6P) phone owners to switch between 4G LTE networks.
Zipping Through Puerto Rico
by Adam Bell
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There’s nothing between me and the ground nearly 800 feet below. The wind in my face awakens my spirit. I let out a whoop. I can barely hear myself above the whizzing and whirring of the cable and pulley just inches from my ear.
I feel a tug, not at my heart strings, but on the rope and blocking system that slows me down. It ends. Bravado has replaced my initial fear. I am now a veteran at zip lining.