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History and Romance of Paraty, Brazil
By Celso Bressan You might ask what history and romance have in common. Paraty, Brazil has both, and you’ll quickly realize it when you walk on stone-paved roads from the last century, through the midst of the town’s oldest buildings. This inviting and lovely town is situated 250 km (180 miles) away from the city […]
Vancouver’s North Shore: Where You Really Can Ski, Golf and Kayak All in One Day
By Robyn HeronThere are few places in the world that can legitimately claim something this bold, and you won’t have to travel as far off the beaten path as you think. North and West Vancouver, also known as the ‘North Shore,’ provide the picture-perfect backdrop for Vancouver, British Columbia — host city for the 2010 […]
Indiana Kenanga: A World Away from Bali
By Di ThompsonITWPA Member Perched on the west-facing Jungutbatu beach, well-known for its world-class surf breaks and tropical sunsets, a luxurious new experience awaits the traveller in search of rest and 5-star relaxation on Nusa Lembongan Island.There are many beautiful spa resorts in Bali; now Nusa Lembongan Island has stepped up from her standard beachfront […]
Shanghai’s Fine Gardens
By Ifang HsiehTourists visit Shanghai because it is historical and modern, oriental and westernized, a strange yet exhilarating must-see destination. The best locations to observe and relish these multi-faceted qualities, to one’s surprise, are Shanghai’s fine gardens, found in both the urban and suburban districts. In ancient China, artists and literati created splash ink paintings […]
Cobh, Ireland: On the Titanic Trail
By Bob KelleyITWPA MemberLong before Jack, Rose and the Heart of the Ocean sailed into movie legend, I was a bona fide “Titaniac.” Planning my second visit to Ireland, I wanted to do more than kiss the Blarney Stone again and visit ancient ruins. I was determined to check out Queenstown, the fabled ship’s last […]
Ennis, Texas Bluebonnet Festival
By Kristin FaulkIt’s Saturday morning and it’s cloudy and damp with a slight mist hanging in the air. I find myself traveling south of downtown Dallas, along Interstate 45, with Ennis, Texas as my destination. Why? Simple really. Ennis’ atmosphere is reminiscent of a little country town, population 16,045, with a down home feeling. Bluebonnet […]
Red Rock Canyon
By Jerry LustigWhether you’ve been there before or you’re planning a first-time trip to Las Vegas, don’t spend all your time in the casinos. There’s so much more to see and do, especially in the summer when the days are longer and the weather is warmer. Take a day to explore Red Rock Canyon. Just […]