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Second, only to the Caribbean, America’s southeastern coast is rich with destinations thick with tales of piratical plunder and maritime misdeeds. So, we thought it would be fun to share our bounty of knowledge about some of the most fascinating pirate-related destinations along the Atlantic that you can visit. Get ready for your timbers to be shivered!
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It’s a lot more cosmopolitan than you might expect, and proud of its Latinex culture, but back in 1718, it was little more than a Spanish colonial outpost. Plenty of reminders of San Antonio’s past remain, juxtaposed with the more contemporary aspects of life. And that’s what took me there: the chance to check out how the city was celebrating its tricentennial with some excursions to boot.
From vegan cocktails, to vegan fried chicken, it’s a series of events not to be missed. The capital’s one of a kind lifestyle event is anticipated to bring in over 2000 visitors to The Old Truman Brewery. Expect food, drinks, music and events. Continue reading
What a savoury opportunity! I was deeply impressed by how much better and more broadly representative of the world the steaks that made it to the final round (when the consumer judging came in) were compared to last year. And last year was by no means a shabby affair! Continue reading
Appropriately enough, the screening will take place in Queen’s Park (NW6 6HA) in North London on the evening of Thursday 30th August. Continue reading
It was a sunny day and the views from the restaurant over the spires of Oxford was a slight to behold, but so were the dishes placed beneath my chin. Continue reading
Before wading too deeply into my review, I should disclose that Demi is a longtime contributor to this blog and that I was invited to the event as her guest of honour. According to Demi, I was “the first person to give [her] a chance as a writer.” The honour was all mine, though, as evening was a total blast and a delicious one at that! Continue reading
But most beach destinations have numerous other activities to do besides reading and lounging poolside.
Hilton Head Island is no different. Like with all travel, it will take a bit of effort to find the tour groups and rental companies and activity packages that you truly enjoy.
But at Hilton Head, you can rest assured that there is no shortage of things to do, even if you count out laying on the beach. After a vacation spent taking advantage of all the island has to offer, you may even want to consider renting or buying a home on Hilton Head Island.
Before you get ahead of yourself, here are a few ideas to get you started, and to round out your week of beach-laying and pool-lounging. Continue reading
If you’ve never been to WOMAD– short for World of Music, Arts and Dance– you’re in for an unforgettable treat. This year’s WOMAD, taking place at the end of July, promises to be even more extraordinary. The biggest international festival on the planet is celebrating its 36th year in style, bringing hundreds of performing artists from dozens of countries and thousands of world music fans to a beautiful open air site deep in the Wiltshire countryside. Continue reading
Here’s our look at some of the best discounts and special offers that seniors can tap into for thrifty travel and smart spending.

Judith Schrut previews this summer’s Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
If you’re a classical music lover, it doesn’t get much better than the BBC’s summer Promenade Concerts, affectionately known as the Proms. The world’s greatest festival of classical music and a British national treasure since Victorian times, the Proms roared into London’s Royal Albert Hall this week, setting off 90 concerts and two months of non-stop musical feasting. Continue reading
With the end of the school year, my children insisted on an end of the year treat. Where did they want to go? HipChips, a quirky eatery, situated on Old Compton Street in Soho! Continue reading
While you may be imagining crowded facilities, kids running around, loud music, and less than optimal food and drink, not all resorts follow this stereotype. Many all-in resorts offer top-quality accommodation, dedicated and knowledgeable staff, and other amenities; all this is done with an eye on making guests as happy as possible and giving you more bang for your buck than you otherwise would get if you had booked and purchased everything for yourself à la carte. But all-inclusive resorts aren’t for everybody. Especially for independent travels, a stay at even the swankiest of five-star resorts can feel like doing time in a prison.
To help you determine if an all-inclusive resort is right for your vacationing preferences, here’s a roundup of the key questions to ask yourself before booking an all-in holiday.
Summertime Britain is a food lovers’ paradise, with dozens of festivals, fairs and other tasty offerings where food and cooking take centre stage. That’s certainly true at the Port Eliot Festival in Cornwall. Continue reading
To be honest, I went for the beer. The Guardian Masterclasses event, held at the Everyman Theatre near King’s Cross, was hosted in association with premium Italian brewery, Menabrea Birra. Continue reading
Golf can be traced back as far as the year 960 in ancient China, with it’s more contemporary roots being aligned around the year 1457 in Scotland. Throughout the centuries, the game, and the players, have evolved in exciting and fascinating way, largely due to the players themselves. Golf poster bring into crystalline detail of the grandeur that each and every player has brought to the game. Continue reading
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And guess who’s got one of these kettles to giveaway? Yup! It’s me, continuing with the My Coffee with Melitta miniseries. Continue reading
With the warmer weather, individuals tend to go out more. There are countless backyard BBQ’s with tons of delicious foods. Of course, there are those fabulous food carts and ice cream stands as well. Much of this food is really loaded with calories, high fat and sugar amounts. Highly processed foods used a lot in fast foods and snacks contain harmful ingredients like high amounts of salt, MSG and other unhealthy flavourings and even chemicals. There has to be a better way to eat this summer. Continue reading
I had a lovely lunch there recently. Dining outside in the restaurant’s large terrace on a sunny summer day, I felt as though I was in California, though I was plenty pleased to be in London enjoying a fine meal in such a nice setting. Continue reading
Delicate skin and an ever-broadening bald spot mean that sunscreen and a cap are essential in my carry-on, even when I’m checking a bag. I keep a charged solar power bank with me to make sure my phone stays juiced up. I hardly ever leave the house without a reusable water bottle these days.
London’s Open Air Theatre season is set to return to the heart of the capital this August. Now in its 15th unforgettable year it will offer Londoners free access to the city’s finest theatrical artists and experiences. Performances will run from August to September as part of the Summer by the River Festival which takes place at London Bridge City. Continue reading
So pour yourself a shot of your preferred poison or mix your favorite cocktail and let’s get island hopping!
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The party set includes eight small plastic piggies (four pairs), a deck of 30 cards, and carry case. Continue reading