Rochester, New York is jumping on the bandwagon. Sandusky, Ohio, refuses to stay out. Rantoul, Illinois, is making its own big statement. What do these communities have in common? All have joined the growing trend in the US to create sports complexes for young billionaires that will serve expansive communities, attract major travel teams and tournaments, and generate a lot […]
Vinha De Alhos In Maui, when Amaryllis met her Portuguese boyfriend, she was introduced to the world of Portuguese cuisine. His father loved cooking Vinha De Alhos! (pronounced vinga doyzh.) Vinha is the vinegar pickle used to soak meat or fish before grilling. Four days before Thanksgiving, Richard takes a clean, thawed bird and places it in the roasting pan. […]
It is not unusual to see a particular home decor item marked “mission / arts and crafts.” This leads to the misconception that these two styles are one and the same, although this is not true. Home accessories in the mission style will not necessarily match those in the arts and crafts style, although the styles do have some similarities. […]
Located just three miles north of Naples, Vanderbilt Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Gulf stretching from Delnor Wiggins State Park to the entrance to the public beach. Its glamorous name hides its more humble origins. In the 1950s, this pristine strip of paradise was comprised primarily of oak scrub with mangroves and lagoons facing the […]
When it comes to gastronomic information for diabetics, there seems to be a dearth of guidance on the various international foods available in so many restaurants. You’ve probably read all about how to cut back on French fries, steak, and French fries … but what about falafel, sushi, and egg soup? Like good American food, food from abroad is a […]
The ranking of general international cost of living indices is reported in April 2010 using New York as the base city. The indices are calculated using the prices of specific quantities of the same goods and services at each location, based on expatriate spending patterns across 13 broad categories (basket groups). The cost of living studied is the cost of […]
Get out of New York for a while and head west to a city like Denver. You can experience a lot of fun at “Mile High City” and its outdoor adventures. The city is located around the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. There are also many nice hotels and resorts. When looking for flights from JFK to Denver, you can […]
No matter where you are in Saint Lucia, there is something beautiful to behold, be it the sparkling Caribbean Sea or the mountains shrouded in greenery. With amazing views everywhere, choosing my favorite spots was a daunting task! However, after a lot of looking at the site, I have managed to narrow down the top 3 locations for St. Lucia […]
I am fascinated by pictographs and petroglyphs. Is it a 10,000 year old graffiti or a sacred magical symbolic code, a treasure map, a historian’s guide in historical stone? In 1806, during their historic journey through Montana, the Lewis and Clark expedition found several traces of the first inhabitants of this great land. The tribes that lived in this area, […]
What are the best hotels and resorts in Puerto Rico? Rio Mar Beach & Spa- (a Wyndham Grand Resort) it is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the El Yunque National Forest; It has balconies with views of the mountains or the sea. This resort is home to two championship golf courses, three seaside pools, a spa, a gym, an […]
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