Fancy an early vacation in the US? If this is the case, you should think well whether you’d like to hit the slopes while it’s still peak season or warm up somewhere in California or Florida. No matter what your choice, chances are high that you will spend less money than in other months, as January is not a common month to go on vacation – which also means you won’t be bothered by the crowds, if I come to think about it. Take a look at these 2012 early bird vacation destinations in t... [ read more ]
Christmas and New Year might be the highlights of every winter season in the US, but there is always a price to pay. With all the cooking, travelling, eating and partying they involve, one might end up quite tired. And being tired is definitely not a good condition to start a new year.Fortunately, the solution is quite simple: take the weekend off, turn off your phone and head for the nearest spa resort. The good old steam bath and some professional massage sessions are known to make won... [ read more ]
One thing that has always fascinated me in regard to the United States has been the country’s desire to display and in many cases even acquire for considerable amount of money the masterpieces of Europe’s most prestigious artists. Even though the states have given us a lot of highly influential artists like Basquiat, Warhol or Jackson Pollock, American artists aren’t the only attraction in America’s famous museums. Practically, a big US museum can offer you just as many authentic mas... [ read more ]
If you are one of those individuals who dreams about snow even in the most beautiful summer day and knows the meaning of a black diamond ski run, than I’m sure you won’t mind a review on these best rated ski runs in the US. With iconic ski resorts like Aspen and Jackson Hole setting the standards on the West Coast and the smaller, cosier resorts in the Eastern Vermont or New Hampshire, the United States are among the most popular ski destinations in the world. Here come some ski rides th... [ read more ]
Tired of putting one layers of clothes and suffering from the Rudolph Red Nose syndrome all the way through the Christmas season? Well, all you have to do in this case is get as far away from the cold weather and as closer you can get to the southern parts of the US. Of course, a place like Australia and the Caribbean could be even better, but considering this is holiday season, I’m assuming you aren’t willing to spend thousands of dollars in air fares and hotel bills. Some warm Christma... [ read more ]
One of the southern-most cities in the US, Miami is the kind of place where you’ll never find yourself missing the sun. With torrid summers and an obvious Spanish influence, Miami can well be considered as the ‘hottest’ destination in the United States. Holiday makers are generally attracted by the luxurious hotels and the fine beaches in Miami. But it’s hard to find a type of attraction or distraction that Miami cannot provide: from state of the art museums, to theme parks and night... [ read more ]
California is certainly one of the blessed lands where the majority of us have at least once dreamed about traveling. Its natural beauties, its surf culture, its glamorous life style and most importantly, its fabulous cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego are enough reasons to dedicate your whole vacation (and a nice amount of your savings) to visit this state. But you will soon discover that California doesn’t at all reduce to Hollywood, Disneyland and the Orange county sur... [ read more ]
The southern-most metropolis in California, San Diego is an energetic city with a unique feel. In addition to the warm (some might even call it ‘hot’) climate, San Diego is a true record holder in terms of tourist attractions and entertainment facilities. With such theme parks like LEGOLAND, SeaWorld and San Diego Zoo, superb beaches and world famous surf spots, San Diego is the kind of destination where tourists can hardly get a free minute to catch their breath. But even such an intere... [ read more ]
If you ever decide to embark in a culinary exploration of the West Coast of United States, San Francisco has all the chances to become your Gourmet Wonderland. San Francisco is well known for its eccentricities, and food is one chapter in the book of oddities that will not disappoint you. From unconventional to simply weird, San Francisco restaurants display a great variety of themes, decors and culinary practices. Today’s post about unusual restaurants in San Francisco addresses gourmands... [ read more ]
Choosing to spend Thanksgiving at home with the house full of guests and a stubborn turkey in the oven waiting to be devoured is choosing the safe and homey way. But there are downsides of this approach that we often underestimate: we might forget how tiring can be to organize a family dinner and wash up all those dishes; after days of preparation, many people end up more stressed that ever.Taking an extended weekend vacation on Thanksgiving represents the modern alternative. With more and... [ read more ]
