Archive for March, 2009
Faial – Island of Yachts, Windmills and Volcanos
We took a bouncy half hour ferry ride from Pico to the Island of Faial. Horta, the capitol of Faial, is a cheery harbor town with a yachting flare. For centuries boats have been provisioning here before making the run across the Atlantic. Today you can see paintings all along the break-front where boaters have [...]
Pico, Island of Whales, Wine and Dramatic Ocean Scenery
We’ve been on Pico Island for four days now and have been completely captivated. There is nothing to do here, and everything at the same time. If you are ‘into’ nature, enjoy short hikes and mingling with local folk in tiny village cafes, you would adore Pico. Let me set the scene. Pico Island is [...]
The Most Beautiful Eco Friendly Islands That You´ve Never Heard Of – The Azores
I should have brought along a Thesaurus to even attempt to describe to you how incredibly beautiful the island of Pico is. Linda, Jack, Clint and I are staying here for four nights after arriving from a short 4 1/2 hour nonstop flight from Boston to the Azores (on Azores Express). After a bit of a layover [...]
New Hotel Rate Tracking Service
We’ve all become accustomed to using the interent to track airline fares, waiting for a great sale to book flights. Well now, thanks to the ingenious folks at Yapta.com, you can track rates at your favorite hotel as well. Let’s say that gorgeous Caribbean Island Resort you love so much has been calling your name. [...]
Preparing Your Plants for a Long Vacation
I’ve left my treasured house plants for up to a month using this method. Water your plants well and place them in a large rubber basin (or more depending on how many plants you have). Make sure the pot bottoms have holes to let water in. Place the basin on the floor below a window [...]
Had Enough Bad News – Why Not Just Escape?!
If you’ve had enough of all the negative news, and the badgering of the ads screaming about great travel deals – How about grabbing one of those discounted airfares to Florida and escaping to a spa resort that promises to “Block out the world” for an hour or a day? The last thing on anyone’s [...]
Celebrated Maine Inns – Half Price in May
You can picture them now, stately grand dames of the seacoast welcoming visitors for decades – elegant, historic and pricey. Well now, thanks to The Maine Innkeepers Association, you can indulge yourself with a coveted Maine getaway in May, for half price. What’s even better, your stay will benefit Habitat for Humanity at the same [...]
Are You One of Scotland's 40 Million Long Lost Relatives?
If the haunting call of a Scottish bagpipe has ever made you wistfully yearn to know more about Scotland’s indomitable spirit and proud heritage, this is the year to visit. 2009 marks the 250th birthday of favorite Son and poet Robert Burns, and Scotland is celebrating in a very big way. Scotland is throwing it’s [...]
Find WiFi Hotspots With Ease
Perhaps the most comprehensive directory of WiFi Hot Spots worldwide resides at JiWire.com. Search with ease either by city name or by clicking on the map. What I like most about the directory is that the hot spots are identified as free or not.
Be A Master Winemaker For A Day in Napa California
Learn the tricks of the wine trade by crafting your own signature blend and creating an exclusive private label at Folio Enoteca’s ‘Winemaker For A Day’ program in the Napa Valley, California. Brought to you by the Michael Mondavi family, the ‘Winemaker For a Day’ program is designed to introduce wine enthusiasts to all levels [...]
