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Post by kaybli on Feb 27, 2019 15:12:56 GMT -5
[img src="//storage.proboards.com/6828121/images/udcwFqPimnXDtjoTmoVL.gif" class="smile" alt="  "] No, nothing has changed. I'm still head of the HeAmyHa Insomniac's Club/Vampire's Guild. You weeks on the cheap, kay. Watch out Tanaka! |
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Post by domeplease on Mar 12, 2019 12:41:20 GMT -5
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Post by noetsi on Mar 13, 2019 15:40:57 GMT -5
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Post by inger on Mar 13, 2019 15:51:06 GMT -5
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Post by domeplease on Mar 14, 2019 12:11:05 GMT -5
This is the Travel Thread right??? |
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Post by inger on Mar 14, 2019 12:44:20 GMT -5
This is the Travel Thread right??? Yep. He had a “moment” I believe... |
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Post by inger on Mar 31, 2019 19:24:41 GMT -5
Hiya! We are searching for beta tester who would like to test Feel free to PM me, reply to this thread or send us a Facebook message on LINK REDACTED. Thanks Sophia Meanwhile, we’re searching to find a spammer that will stay off our forum and realize that we don’t fall for stupid-assed scams...What a coincidence... |
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Post by domeplease on Apr 4, 2019 11:39:53 GMT -5
--03-14-19: us.cnn.com/travel/article/st-barts-caribbean-comeback/index.html My favorite place to Travel To!!!
--03-29-19: www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/ghost-villages-are-for-sale-in-spain/ar-BBVnfn0?li=BBnb7Kz
--04-01-19: www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/did-you-know/beautiful-photos-show-what-life-is-like-in-the-worlds-most-isolated-settlement-which-sits-at-the-foot-of-an-active-volcano-in-the-middle-of-the-south-atlantic-ocean/ss-BBVnOWy?li=BBnb7Kz#image=1
--04-01-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/this-might-be-the-most-luxurious-resort-weve-ever-seen/ss-BBUgf3q?li=BBnbklE#image=8
--04-03-19: SINGAPORE DOES IT AGAIN: edition.cnn.com/2019/04/02/business/zero-energy-building-innovate-singapore/index.html
Hong Kong (CNN Business) — An inventive new building designed to consume only as much energy as it produces has opened its doors in Singapore.
The National University of Singapore welcomed students to the six-storey facility in January. It's the first time a "net zero energy building" has been built from scratch in the city-state.
Home to the university's School of Design and Environment, the building features an overhanging roof to create extra shade and help keep rooms cool.
Covering the roof are more than 1,200 solar panels that should generate about 500 megawatts of energy a year, slightly more than the faculty and its students are expected to use, according to Lam Khee Poh, dean of the school.
Any excess electricity that might be generated is fed into the school's main power grid, which also acts as a backup supply for the building
"Everything is plugged back into the grid," said Lam.
"Whatever we collect, we bank it in, and then we draw it out for usage. So we keep account of how much comes in and how much goes out every day." READ MORE…
AND --04-03-19 SINGAPORE DOES IT AGAIN: edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-50-best-restaurants-2019/index.html
(CNN) — For the first time in five years, there's a new "best restaurant" in Asia.
The "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" awards were handed out at Macau's Wynn Palace Tuesday night.
The glitzy ceremony, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, is considered by many to be the Oscars of fine dining in Asia, bringing together top chefs from around the largest continent to celebrate food and drink.
The list, now in its seventh year, is compiled based on votes from 300 industry insiders, including food writers, critics, chefs and restaurateurs.
Odette restaurant in Singapore walked away with the top prize, knocking Bangkok's four-time winner, progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan, into second place.
World's 50 best restaurants for 2018
Led by chef Julien Royer, Odette is located in Singapore's National Gallery and serves Asian-inspired modern French cuisine.
"What to say? It was not expected and we are very thankful to all the people who just love our food, our cuisine, our restaurant," Royer said in his acceptance speech.
"It's been an incredible four years for us (since we opened the restaurant). It's not just about food, it goes beyond that. Tonight is a very special moment for us. We are extremely happy and thankful."
Odette's rise up the "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" ranks has been swift.
Named after Royer's maternal grandmother, it received the "Asia's Highest New Entry Award" in 2017 before rising to the number five spot in 2018. Last year, it debuted on the "World's 50 Best Restaurants" list at No. 28.
In total, Singapore ended the night with seven restaurants on the list, including Burnt Ends (No. 10) and Jaan (No. 32).
Japan leads the night
But it was Japan that had the most venues in the top 50 this year -- 12 to be exact.
Tokyo's Den took the No. 3 spot, making it Japan's best restaurant for a second consecutive year. Three other restaurants in Japan also cracked the top 10: Florilège (No. 5), Narisawa (No. 8) and Nihonryori RyuGin (No. 9).
Chef Arora: India's first woman with a Michelin star
Meanwhile, the "Highest New Entry Award" went to Bangkok restaurant Gaa, which snagged the No. 16 spot on the "Asia's Best" list.
Located on the same tiny street as Gaggan, it's led by executive chef Garima Arora, who was named Asia's Best Female Chef 2019 and last year became the first Indian woman to win a Michelin star.
A total of 10 new entries appear on the 2019 "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" list.
Here's the full list of winners for 2019:
1. Odette, Singapore
2. Gaggan, Bangkok
3. Den, Tokyo
4. Suhring, Bangkok
5. Florilege, Tokyo
6. Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet, Shanghai
7. Mume, Taipei
8. Narisawa, Tokyo
9. Nihonryori Ryugin, Tokyo
10. Burnt Ends, Singapore
11. The Chairman, Hong Kong
12. 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo, Hong Kong
13. Mingles, Seoul
14. La Cime, Osaka, Japan
15. Belon, Hong Kong
16 Gaa , Bangkok (New entry)
17. Indian Accent, India
18. Il Ristorante -- Luca Fantin, Tokyo
19. Bo.lan, Bangkok
20. Le Du, Bangkok
21. Amber, Hong Kong
22. Nahm, Bangkok
23. Sazenka, Tokyo (New entry)
24. La Maison de La Nature Goh, Fukuoka, Japan
25. Sushi Saito, Tokyo
26. L'Effervescence, Tokyo
27. Jade Dragon, Macau
28. Paste, Bangkok
29. Fu He Hui, Shanghai
30. RAW, Taipei
31. Shoun Ryugin, Taipei
32. Jaan, Singapore
33. Les Amis, Singapore
34. Vea, Hong Kong (New entry)
35. Ministry of Crab, Sri Lanka
36. Wing Lei Palace, Macau (New entry)
37. Neighborhood, Hong Kong
38. Lung King Heen, Hong Kong
39. Nouri, Singapore (New entry)
40. Waku Ghin, Singapore
41. Toc Toc, Seoul
42. Locavore, Bali
43. Toyo Eatery, Manila (New entry)
44. Seventh Son, Hong Kong (New entry)
45. Quintessence, Tokyo
46. Dewakan, Kuala Lumpur (New entry)
47. Sugalabo, Tokyo
48. Sorn, Bangkok (New entry)
49. Corner House, Singapore
50. Ta Vie, Hong Kong
--04-04-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/this-country-is-the-most-desired-vacation-destination-in-the-world/ar-BBVxaaE?li=BBnbklE
--04-04-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/this-caribbean-island-is-the-most-revisited-one-of-them-all/ar-BBVxR1t?li=BBnbklE
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Post by domeplease on Apr 11, 2019 10:07:17 GMT -5
--04-06-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/10-forbidden-places-no-one-will-ever-be-allowed-to-visit/ss-BBVBkJ3?li=BBnbklE#image=11 --04-09-19: www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/20-amazing-travel-destinations-you-can-actually-afford-to-live-in/ss-BBVtNZl?li=BBnb7Kz --04-06-19: us.cnn.com/travel/article/three-year-family-trip-costa-rica/index.html --04-09-19: www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/retiring-on-a-cruise-ship-could-be-an-adventurous-alternative/ar-BBVL5Ov?li=BBnbfcN If there's one thing retirees love to do, it's travel. Nearly half of baby boomers plan to travel both domestically and internationally, and they'll take, on average, four or five trips each year, according to AARP's 2019 Travel Trends Survey. These trips can be expensive, though. According to the survey, boomers spend an average of $6,600 per year on leisure travel. While traveling the world is certainly a fun way to spend retirement, not all retirees can afford to do so. In fact, a third of boomers have less than $25,000 saved for retirement, according to a survey from Northwestern Mutual. That's why some retirees are choosing to take a creative approach to retirement to save money and at the same time live out their dream of traveling the world -- by living on a cruise ship. It's an unorthodox approach, and it may seem more expensive to live on a cruise ship than to stay at home. But you may be surprised at how affordable cruise ship living can be. That said, it's not the right option for everyone, so it's important to weigh the pros and cons before making any big decisions. Pros: An adventurous way of life Cruise prices fluctuate wildly based on the time of year, the destination, and what type of room you're booking. But it's possible to find rooms for less than $100 per day per person. If you're living on a cruise ship full-time, $3,000 per month can seem expensive. Keep in mind, though, that you'll also be saving money in other areas. For example, most food and drinks are included in your cruise fare. So unless you're splurging on specialty drinks or fancy restaurants, you won't need to budget much for food. You also won't need to worry about other costs you're used to paying at home, such as gas and other commuting costs. If you dive into the cruise living lifestyle headfirst and sell your home and car, you won't even have a mortgage or car payments to take care of. Even if you still want to have a primary address, you can downsize your home just for a place to crash between cruises (and even rent it out while you're away at sea). As a bonus, the extra money you'd save by selling or downsizing and/or renting it out can go toward your retirement fund. The biggest benefit, though, is essentially treating your retirement like one long vacation. While retirement is already a permanent vacation of sorts, with cruise ship living, you no longer need to worry about housecleaning, yard work, or other chores that you'd still be stuck with at home. And as you age and those things become more difficult, spending the majority of your time on a cruise ship is likely more appealing than moving into an assisted living facility. --04-10-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/50-most-beautiful-cities-in-the-world/ss-BBVCSw1?li=BBnbklE --04-10-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/24-secluded-beach-paradises-around-the-world/ss-BBVNDt9?li=BBnbklE#image=25 --04-11-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/las-vegas-pool-season-is-open-for-business/ss-BBVAGRg?li=BBnbklE#image=7 |
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Post by domeplease on Apr 15, 2019 12:23:38 GMT -5
SINGAPORE DOES IT AGAIN = AMAZING!!! www.cnbc.com/2019/04/12/singapores-changi-airport-touts-the-worlds-tallest-indoor-waterfall.html
Singapore's Changi Airport has long been touted as the "best airport in the world." That status becomes even more cemented on April 17, when it will officially open a dazzling presecurity attraction known as Jewel.
Inside is a lush four-story tiered garden, more than 280 retail and dining outlets, a hotel, a multi-screen IMAX theater and its centerpiece: a 130-foot-tall Rain Vortex, which is the world's tallest indoor waterfall.
The next phase of the project rolls out in June, when Jewel Changi Airport opens a bundle of added features (many ticketed) to the public, including a 164-foot-long glass-bottomed bridge, nets for bouncing and walking, mazes, topiary sculptures and more.
Housed inside a toroidal, or doughnut-shaped, glass and steel structure designed by noted architect Moshe Safdie, Jewel Changi Airport is adjacent to Terminal 1 and sits on airport real estate that was formerly a parking lot. The striking new structure now covers more than 1.46 million square feet. It has 10 stories — five above ground and five below — and was built on budget, at a cost of $1.7 billion Singapore dollars (US$1.25 billion).
"Not only will Jewel augment Singapore Changi Airport's offerings," said Jewel CEO Hung Jean during a preview of the space, "it will also strengthen Singapore as an attractive tourist destination."
World's tallest indoor waterfall
Engineered by Los Angeles-based design firm WET, the Jewel Rain Vortex sends rain-harvested, recirculated water seven stories down from the roof in a circular waterfall.
At ground level, the water flows into a giant acrylic funnel that creates an inverted waterfall on two below-ground levels. At night, the waterfall becomes the backdrop, or canvas, for a first-of-its kind, 360-degree projected light-and-sound-show.
The waterfall is not just a feature in the building, said Peter Kopik, WET design director. "It's a continuation of the building. It's like the roof is pouring in and the building is getting completed in a liquid form."
WET is the company behind the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas.
Singapore is known as a "City in a Garden" and Changi Airport is already well-known for its grand floral installations and its butterfly, sunflower, cactus and other gardens.
Jewel builds on that theme with the four-story, 227,000-square-foot Forest Valley, featuring more than 900 trees and palms and more than 100,000 shrubs sourced from around the world.
The idea for Jewel's indoor forest and record-breaking waterfall developed in response to Changi Airport's request for proposals to build a facility with retail and dining, a host of travel-related amenities and some sort of attraction.
"Was that attraction going to be dinosaurs, an aquarium, mummies?" said Safdie. "We said hold on, those are spaces you visit once. We need something, universal, that will last and will appeal to all generations. And that's how we came to the idea of a mythical garden."
When Jewel's upper level Canopy Park opens in June, it will feature mirrored mazes and themed gardens, including a walkway lined by topiary and floral animal sculptures depicting birds, monkeys, elephants and other animals created by Jewel's team of horticulturists. Grand floral installations will celebrate holidays and change with the seasons.=
Jewel's Canopy Park includes the 164-foot-long Canopy Bridge, which has a glass bottom and is suspended 75 feet above Jewel's main floor. Those brave enough to venture out onto the bridge will be rewarded with great views of the Rain Vortex and the forest. Some of the park's suspended nets will let youngsters and adults bounce around, while others will let visitors walk high-above the ground.
Shopping galore.
In addition to global brands such as Adidas, Coach and Levi's, Jewel's many shopping venues include a good number of new-to-market shops, a Pokemon Center and plenty of Singapore brands, such as In Good Company (clothing) and Supermama (design and crafts items). Gift by Changi Airport carries many specially made Changi Airport-themed items, including the airport's signature orchid, a spice- and plant-sourced scent and work by sought-out local artists.
From durians to milkshakes.
Dining options in Jewel Changi Airport range from fast food to fine dining and include cuisines from Asian to Western. Visitors will find all manner of dishes made with the strong-smelling durian fruit, Singapore's first Shake Shack and numerous cafes that offer "outdoor" dining with a view of Jewel's forest and waterfall.
Bonus amenities for travelers
Many passengers have long layovers at Changi Airport or have many hours to wait between hotel check-out time and late-night flights.
In addition to a YotelAIR hotel with 130 cabin-sized short-stay rooms, bonus amenities for travelers at the new Jewel Changi Airport attraction include bag storage facilities and early check-in counters that allow passengers to drop bags and get boarding passes up to 24 hours before a flight.
A pay-per-use Changi Lounge is designed to serve the many cruise and ferry passengers who need a place to hang before connecting to flights at Changi Airport.
CHUCK, TEQUILA & I MISS YOU!!!
HOPE ALL IS WELL AND HOPE TO SEE YOU IN SINGAPORE!!!
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Post by inger on Apr 25, 2019 22:57:26 GMT -5
Well, I know our travels are not the most worldly on the forum, but Ruthie, Brandy, and I all went for an over-night we to the small town of Antonito, CO. I had a client there, about 3 hours from our house.
I had been through the area once before, 2 years ago when Inwas first taking that deserted bit of country over for my former employer.
There is little The but liquor stores and camp grounds. I was a bit surprised though the going south west of the town the terrain very rapidly climbs into the Spanish Peaks. Beautiful country up there, and I’ve mentioned here before how much I enjoy mountain drives.
We originally planned to ride the Toltec and Cumbres scenic train while we were there. But it doesn’t start to run until late May due to the possibility of snow at the high elevation (7500’- 10,000ft).
So we backed down to stopping at the Jack Dempsey birth place and museum...which were still closed for the season.
Hmm. Then my client stood me up. I was able to reconnect with them today, which pulled away most of our planned recreational time.
We finally decided we had to choose between the Colorado Alligater Farm and The Great Sand Dunes National Park. We chose the Great Sand Dunes.
I had seen them from a distance of 20 miles or so several times. I was taken aback that the sanded area was as large as it was. As well as that the height of the tallest dune is almost 1.5 x the height of the Washington Monument. I was also not prepared for the beautiful snow-capped mountain back drop not to mention additional mountains nearby that really made the spot quite gorgeous.
Zapata Falls was also nearby, but due to the time commitment as well as a hiking requirement to get the benefit of the best falls, we simply drove by and said...maybe someday...
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Post by pippsheadache on Apr 26, 2019 3:44:36 GMT -5
Glad you had a chance for a brief getaway, Inger. That is a beautiful part of the country indeed. Great Sand Dunes is one of those places that make you wonder "what is this doing here?"
Spring in the Rockies is tricky. It was actually my least favorite time of year there. Rainy, late in arriving, and as you noted, lots of things aren't open because of the snow threat at higher elevations. We had many a Memorial Day long weekend interrupted by serious snow in parts of Utah and Colorado. Snow in the Rockies is beautiful in January. In April and May (or September for that matter), not so much.
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Post by kaybli on Apr 26, 2019 4:59:54 GMT -5
Well, I know our travels are not the most worldly on the forum, but Ruthie, Brandy, and I all went for an over-night we to the small town of Antonito, CO. I had a client there, about 3 hours from our house. I had been through the area once before, 2 years ago when Inwas first taking that deserted bit of country over for my former employer. There is little The but liquor stores and camp grounds. I was a bit surprised though the going south west of the town the terrain very rapidly climbs into the Spanish Peaks. Beautiful country up there, and I’ve mentioned here before how much I enjoy mountain drives. We originally planned to ride the Toltec and Cumbres scenic train while we were there. But it doesn’t start to run until late May due to the possibility of snow at the high elevation (7500’- 10,000ft). So we backed down to stopping at the Jack Dempsey birth place and museum...which were still closed for the season. Hmm. Then my client stood me up. I was able to reconnect with them today, which pulled away most of our planned recreational time. We finally decided we had to choose between the Colorado Alligater Farm and The Great Sand Dunes National Park. We chose the Great Sand Dunes. I had seen them from a distance of 20 miles or so several times. I was taken aback that the sanded area was as large as it was. As well as that the height of the tallest dune is almost 1.5 x the height of the Washington Monument. I was also not prepared for the beautiful snow-capped mountain back drop not to mention additional mountains nearby that really made the spot quite gorgeous. Zapata Falls was also nearby, but due to the time commitment as well as a hiking requirement to get the benefit of the best falls, we simply drove by and said...maybe someday... Sounds like you had a great time inger! |
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Post by inger on Apr 26, 2019 9:24:02 GMT -5
Glad you had a chance for a brief getaway, Inger. That is a beautiful part of the country indeed. Great Sand Dunes is one of those places that make you wonder "what is this doing here?" Spring in the Rockies is tricky. It was actually my least favorite time of year there. Rainy, late in arriving, and as you noted, lots of things aren't open because of the snow threat at higher elevations. We had many a Memorial Day long weekend interrupted by serious snow in parts of Utah and Colorado. Snow in the Rockies is beautiful in January. In April and May (or September for that matter), not so much. Lol. I was on Monarch Pass two years ago in mid July and the hail was coming down so hard I had to pull over for about a half hour. I was right on the peak of the pass. Probably wound up about 5 inches deep in the stuff. Oddly, once things let up, I would say it was only a half mile or so down the east side of the pass before the roads were dry and the blazing sun showed no evidence of what I had just experienced... I actually love the unpredictability of the weather. One thing I was surprised by was the presence of multiple housing developments in the hills near to the sand dunes...I coukdn’t See many of the houses, as they were “over the hill and in the woods”, but there were markers indicating the HOA, etc.... |
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Post by domeplease on May 11, 2019 12:21:23 GMT -5
--05-03-19 A MUST READ: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/exciting-new-airline-routes-for-april-2019-and-beyond/ar-AAAMCcL?li=BBnbklE&ocid=U147DHP --05-08-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-mexican-government-wants-you-to-think-acapulco-is-safe-but-is-it/ar-AAAUYqY?li=BBnbklE&ocid=U147DHP --05-10-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/the-20-best-beaches-on-the-west-coast/ss-AAB8FUR?ocid=U147DHP --05-08-19: edition.cnn.com/travel/article/india-beautiful-places/index.html --05-09-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/the-15-best-beaches-to-visit-in-2019/ss-AAB87lc?li=BBnbklE&ocid=U147DHP#image=16 --04-14-19: edition.cnn.com/style/article/festival-fashion-trends-style/index.html Last weekend, Coachella, the internationally renowned festival, opened in Indio, California. It's here in the desert that, for the last 19 years, the world's most celebrated musicians have taken to the stage, but also where summer fashion trends are perpetuated. Fashion's potential to influence politics and culture Take a quick look through this year's Coachella street style photos and you'll see a few recurring elements: fringe and cutoffs; gladiator sandals and desert boots; metallic bindi tattoos; Mexican-style embroidery and vintage-inspired anything. Do you get the feeling you've seen this all before? That's no coincidence: The initial obsession with the celebrities who graced Glastonbury in rubber boots, short-shorts and vintage fur in the mid-aughts has spawned a global fashion aesthetic that continues to thrive as modern festival-goers scour the shops for pieces that evoke the right aesthetic. "Fashion and nostalgia have always gone hand in hand, and when it comes to Coachella, it's that whole romanticism about having a music festival, open in the prairies, with a flower child look. It's a hippie look mixed with grunge elements," said Anupreet Bhui, senior editor for global street style at the trend forecasting agency WGSN, who monitors more than 20 festivals around the world. "It's more about the looks than the ideology. Let's not forget: it's the Instagram generation." Brands and retailers have clearly taken note, with Topshop, H&M, Adidas, Barneys and others dispensing festival-focused capsule collections and shopping edits. READ MORE… --05-05-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-13-best-bucket-list-destinations-according-to-our-expert-travel-advisors/ar-AAAVPUy?li=BBnb7Kz --05-05-19: edition.cnn.com/style/article/jimmy-nelson-homage-to-humanity/index.html --05-07-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/best-us-airlines-one-more-time/ar-AAB0RGK?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=U147DHP This year's American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) rates Alaska, JetBlue, and Southwest as the top U.S. airlines at satisfying their customers, and Delta is best of the "big three." Although you see a lot of similar "best airline" ratings, my take is that ACSI and Airline Quality Ratings (AQR), released two weeks ago, represent some of the most useful compilations for ordinary travelers. And you need both, because they measure very different elements of what it means to be "best." READ MORE… --05-03-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/this-is-exactly-what-you-should-do-when-an-airline-loses-your-luggage/ar-AAAOgBf?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=U147DHP --05-03-19: www.cnbc.com/2019/05/02/photos-of-banwa-private-island-the-most-expensive-resort-in-the-world.html --05-03-19: us.cnn.com/travel/article/bachelorette-party-nashville-tennessee/index.html --05-06-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/im-living-in-an-island-paradise-for-only-dollar2000-a-month-%e2%80%94-heres-how/ar-AAAU1By?li=BBnb7Kz --04-14-19: edition.cnn.com/travel/article/superyachts-dubai-international-boat-show-2019/index.html Over 400 seacraft featured at the show, but perhaps the most radical vessel wasn't there in person. Dutch company Oceanco used the event to unveil its 345-foot concept, the Esquel. Named after a meteorite and equally at home in the Mediterranean and the Antarctic according to Oceanco, the explorer superyacht is straight from the pages of an Ian Fleming novel. The Esquel will be capable of traveling 7,000 nautical miles in a single journey, and "toys" on board will include snowmobiles, a helicopter and a submarine, say Oceanco. The Esquel will be capable of traveling 7,000 nautical miles in a single journey, and "toys" on board will include snowmobiles, a helicopter and a submarine, say Oceanco. The Esquel's cruising range of 7,000 nautical miles could take its crew roughly a third of the circumference of the world before needing to make port. With a business hub for remote working, chandelier-finished master suite and fire pit in the lounge, it's not spartan accommodation. Oceanco say there's convertible space for laboratories, suggesting the vessel could be utilized by marine biologists. In the company brochure, Oceanco also say it's "ideal for couples or friends who want to take a 'gap year' from their everyday routine." READ MORE… --04-18-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/what-all-inclusive-resorts-are-like-in-real-life/ss-BBUFPoZ?li=BBnb7Kz#image=54 --04-22-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/i-was-so-blown-away-by-this-south-american-country-i-actually-moved-there/ar-BBWaev4?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=U147DHP --05-03-19: us.cnn.com/travel/article/bachelorette-party-nashville-tennessee/index.html Nashville, Tennessee (CNN) — It's 11 a.m. and already hot as blazes when Ray Smitherman's truck pulls into the parking lot behind the bar. The truck -- er, party barge -- has been outfitted to look like a boat. Cushioned benches line the periphery of the truck bed, and there's enough space for a gaggle of women plus their accoutrements. A group of girls, their bare arms weighted down with six packs, bottles of liquor and other party favors, are ready to get this shindig started. This is Nashville -- bachelorette capital of the world -- and the masses travel here to party. Groups of women from all over the country — and the world — choose Nashville as the place of the bride-to-be's last hurrah. For many bachelorettes, it all starts here, in one of Smitherman's Nashville Party Barges. Smitherman, who came to Nashville to be part of the music scene, says he's still a songwriter but admits that the party barge took over as his bill-paying career. The business started with one limousine and has morphed into a fleet of five vehicles that are available for booking for two-hour stints anytime from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. After giving a brief rundown of what's on deck (they'll go through midtown and downtown where the main bar scene lives, and they'll learn a little bit about Nashville along the way), Smitherman hits the gas, and the girls commence drinking. The bachelorette party — called a hen do in the UK — is ostensibly for the bride-to-be, but more often than not, it's just an excuse for friends to party. Nashville is largely considered the country's number one bachelorette party destination. Rowdy Nashville Las Vegas has long held the mythical bachelorette capital crown, but Nashville insiders — and all of the women planning parties in said city — say Vegas is losing its sheen. Party-goers are flocking to Tennessee in droves, and local business owners are into it. Ryan Budden, who founded a concierge service designed to cater to these groups (he works with both men and women), Bachelor Party Nashville, is banking on things continuing in this upward trajectory. "Statistically, we now host a greater volume of bachelorette parties than Las Vegas does. Las Vegas does more money each year in bachelor and bachelorette parties," Budden says, aware of the way the price deferential has given his hometown a leg up, and not mad about it. It's likely that Nashville's accessible price point is a contributing factor to the rising scene, but it's not the only reason the Southern city's bachelorette game is thriving. Nashville is about openness and having a good time with everyone else around you, according to Budden who sees a distinct lack of exclusivity in his city's offerings. READ MORE… --05-11-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/budget/the-best-hotels-under-dollar200-a-night-in-each-state/ss-BBVJF78?li=BBnbklE&ocid=U147DHP#image=1 --05-11-19: 247wallst.com/special-report/2019/05/10/the-most-beautiful-attractions-in-the-u-s/ |
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