Recently I had the pleasure of visiting friends in the far-north reaches of California. While the southern portion of the state is well known for its beaches and metropolitan attractions, northern California holds some notable destinations for travelers who venture north. Here are five attractions I had the pleasure of visiting recently. 1. Mount Shasta: A beautiful mountain town nestled…read more →
For many years the Forest Hills Tennis Center also known as the West Side Tennis Club stood dormant! For all intents and purposes, it was rotting away waiting for the wrecking ball to put it out of it’s misery. 1- The FHTC has history on it’s side: Built in 1923 and renovated in 2013 the FHTC has hosted legendary tennis…read more →
Colombia has an old stigma as a beautiful yet dangerous place to visit. Tourism is booming as there is so much culture and depth to this country. I strongly suggest staying at the Bogota Bed & Breakfast Inn. Location: Nestled in cozy middle class Teusaquillo near the airport, downtown and the Bogota Botanical Garden. Downtown is 15 minutes and a…read more →
If there’s one place I love to visit it is ‘old country’, Sicily that is. If there is one destination that is ‘bucket list worthy’ it is Sicily. Taormina: Sicily’s greatest resort, Taormina was built on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea. With great shopping and panoramic views of the sea and Mount Etna, Taormina is a must for Sicily visitors….read more →
Parents are always looking for fun places to take kids this summer. Whether it’s education or to tire them out, these places will leave lasting impressions on your loved ones: New York Hall of Science: Located at 47-01 111th in Corona queens and open 7 days. Many interactive science exhibits and attractions to keep your child’s interest. Indoor Extreme Sports:…read more →
This article looks at places both in the USA and around the world where you can purchase a home and live in relative luxury on a poor man’s salary. 1. Argentina: Argentina has been a tourist mecca for generations and is a great producer of wine. A 1500 sq, foot home can be had for about $140,000. The cost of…read more →
There are so many fabulous places in the world to visit. Avoid the hype as these 5 tourists traps that are a waste of time! Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England: This mysterious site may date as far back as 3000 bc. More than 1.3 million visited in 2014. It takes hours to get there and you can longer go into the central…read more →
Wedged on a ledge under the mountains and over the Mediterranean, Sorrento is long and narrow. Sorrento is reasonably priced and can be done either as a day trip or 1-2 nights will suffice. Stunning Cliffside views: Spectacular stretch of coastline over the bay of Naples and near Capri. Lemons and Limoncello: Sorrento takes it to the next level serving…read more →
There are many interesting places to visit in the USA. Nestled in the northern Cascade mountain range sits one of the largest engineering feats of the last century: Shasta Dam. Located in northern California, the Shasta Dam tour should be added to your travel list for the following reasons: 1. Built in 1945, The Shasta Dam is the tallest center…read more →
After 20+ years I just spent a week at the El San Juan and learned that it’s not what it used to be. Here’s what I found. 1. Leave your passport home: PR is a U.S. territory hence, you can ditch your passport! Bring a valid / current photo ID though. 2. The drinking age is 18 and currency is U.S. dollar: …read more →
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