Category: feature

Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort opening Voyager 47 Club Lounge

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 23, 2018

Perched above world-famous Waikiki Beach, the brand-new Voyager 47 Club Lounge at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort will warmly welcome its first guests July 1, 2018. ... Read More

Eco Tourism Spain: The Remarkable Bark To Bottle Eco Tour

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 23, 2018

Only ten tourists visiting Spain get access to this once in a lifetime travel experience. It’s for wanderers who want to travel wider and deeper. Heads up, there is a ... Read More

Tequila: So many choices, so little time

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 18, 2018

There is only one country on the planet where you can legitimately make Tequila, and it is Mexico! Unlike vodka, gin, and rum that can ... Read More

Minister for Multiculturalism goes all green to celebrate St. Patrick Day

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 17, 2018

Today, people in Canada and around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. One of the most popular Irish traditions, this festival commemorates Saint Patrick, the patron saint ... Read More

Open or closed? Top Restaurants and attractions on St.Maarten and Saint Martin

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 14, 2018

The French/Dutch Island of St.Maarten in the Caribbean has been investing to reopen hotels, restaurants, and attractions after they were destroyed last year in the ... Read More

Empire State Building launches exclusive menu for Observatories visitors

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 12, 2018

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. announces that popular Mexican eatery Tacombi located in the iconic Empire State Building (ESB) now offers visitors to the landmark ... Read More

Prosecco competition: More than Italian fizz

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 11, 2018

Just when you think that a wine focused event will require a total emersion into the visual, smell, and taste of the product, I was ... Read More

St. Lucia’s Jade Mountain launches Nick Troubetzkoy’s Imperial Chocolate Stout

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 10, 2018

St. Lucia’s award-winning Antillia Brewing Company and world-renowned Jade Mountain Resort are debuting a dark beer that hints at the glitter of the former Russian ... Read More

Ti’Punch Cup: Martinique celebrating the best rum in the world

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 10, 2018

Rhum Clément will receive the world’s best bartenders at Habitation Clément in Martinique for the Grand Finale of its global cocktail competition, the Ti’Punch Cup. ... Read More

Chefs from Corinthia Palace Hotel, Malta, scoop 13 medals at top UK industry event

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 10, 2018

Hotelympia, the UK/s most prestigious hospitality and food service event that took place this week, bestowed a clutch of medals on the kitchen brigade from ... Read More

2018’s Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations named

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 7, 2018

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner and at least $5.9 billion expected to be spent for the holiday this year, WalletHub today released its ... Read More

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival raises record $414,000 for charity

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 6, 2018

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival raised a record $414,000 for 23 non-profit beneficiaries from its landmark seventh annual event. The events from October 20-November 5, ... Read More

Benvenuto Brunello – Montalcino: Wine direct from Italy

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 3, 2018

If you are fond of Tuscany, you are probably a fan of Brunello di Montalcino (aka Brunello). This wine holds the highest DOCG classification, and ... Read More

Seabourn to tempt guests with a wealth of culinary options aboard Seabourn Ovation

Dr. Elinor Garely- March 2, 2018

Seabourn cruise line is readying an exceptional menu of dining options to delight guests of its newest ship, Seabourn Ovation. Scheduled to launch in May ... Read More

 Pyeongchang Olympics opens Korean Tourism to Temple Stays

Dr. Elinor Garely- February 27, 2018

Korean Tourism is hot, popular, exotic, delicious, spiritual, and now includes a temple experience some visitors may turn into a life-changing travel and tourism experience. ... Read More

Italy Tourism launches The Year of Food

Dr. Elinor Garely- February 26, 2018

After the series of events proclaimed by Mibact to enhance Italian tourism activities, such as the Year of the Villages and the Year of the ... Read More

Amarone della Valpolicella direct from Italy

Dr. Elinor Garely- February 24, 2018

Amarone della Valpolicella (aka Amarone; translates to “the Great Bitter”), is an Italian dry red wine that starts as partially dried grapes that include Corvina ... Read More

Corinthia Hotel London announces partnership with renowned British Michelin-starred Chef Tom Kerridge

Dr. Elinor Garely- February 23, 2018

Corinthia Hotel London has announced that the renowned British Michelin-starred Chef Tom Kerridge will open a new restaurant at the hotel later this year, his ... Read More

Singapore to host Asia’s 50 Best Bars inaugural awards ceremony

Dr. Elinor Garely- February 21, 2018

Asia’s 50 Best Bars has chosen Singapore to host its inaugural awards ceremony, where the third annual edition of the list will be announced. Held ... Read More

Experience Tili: Enjoy wines from Umbria, Italy

Dr. Elinor Garely- February 17, 2018

The Tili Winery is the perfect template for a winery experience as it provides the authenticity visitors to the region expect in this green heart ... Read More

Truffle hunting in Umbria, Italy: Gourmets take note

Dr. Elinor Garely- February 10, 2018

Truffle Search Brunello, Truffle Hunter since 1969 @ sanpietroapettine.it Truffles and Umbria have been linked for centuries and the region produces the most high-end black ... Read More

Celebrity chef Jeremiah Tower headlines star-studded Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival

Dr. Elinor Garely- February 6, 2018

The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival will launch its eighth annual event May 9th and May 11th at The Kahala Hotel & Resort with a ... Read More

Get Drunk: Second Annual International Scotch Day

Dr. Elinor Garely- February 6, 2018

International Scotch Day is a celebration of everything that gives the world’s favourite dram its unique character, flavour and personality – and invites adults everywhere ... Read More

New York Philharmonic: Great music, little ambiance

Dr. Elinor Garely- February 3, 2018

I can thank Travel Zoo for the discounted ticket I recently bought for an amazing performance at Lincoln Center’s NY Philharmonic (David Geffen Hall). I ... Read More

Pride Fort Lauderdale celebrates nation’s only “Love Pride” February 11

Dr. Elinor Garely- January 31, 2018

Pride Fort Lauderdale celebrates nation’s only “Love Pride” Pride Fort Lauderdale will celebrate the nation’s only “Love Pride” on Sunday, February 11 from noon to ... Read More

Corinthia Hotel Prague’s celebrity chef, Jean-Paul Georges Manzac, creates superfood menu for Prague’s annual Grand Restaurant Festival

Dr. Elinor Garely- January 30, 2018

The Grill restaurant Corinthia Hotel Prague is once again participating in the annual Grand Restaurant Festival in Prague that runs from now until February 28, ... Read More

2015 Wines: A Very Good Year for Bordeaux

wines- January 29, 2018

by Dr. Elinor Garely, editor in chief of wines.travel Thank you, Mother Nature. 2015 is a very good year for the wines of Bordeaux. This ... Read More

Umbria, Italy: Perfect weekend R & R

Dr. Elinor Garely- January 27, 2018

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 ... Read More

Saint Lucia Tourism Authority hosts successful Food & Rum Festival

Dr. Elinor Garely- January 25, 2018

Saint Lucia Food & Rum Festival The Saint Lucia Food & Rum festival marked its return with a proof of concept pilot held from January ... Read More

Dubai Food Festival returns for fifth year

Dr. Elinor Garely- January 22, 2018

Dubai Food Festival returns for fifth year Dubai Food Festival (DFF) is Dubai’s annual citywide culinary celebration and is returning from 22 February – 10 ... Read More