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Italy, Polynesia in Florida
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Polynesian Village Resort (Disney)
By Georgina Cruz
Special to North Palm Beach Life Polynesia and Italy right here in Florida? Oh, yes! This year, with the pandemic waning but still around with occasional new variants and international snap lockdowns here and there, we wanted to enjoy getaways closer to home like we did in 2021. Since we were saving a bundle on international flights, we decided to splurge on luxury accommodations. READ MORE. |
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By Georgina Cruz
Special to North Palm Beach Life If there is something my husband Humberto and I have learned well during the past two years of pandemic it is, without a doubt, that our health and wellness should be our top priority. But, of course, living in our busy modern world, often time to devote to our fitness and well-being is short. We wanted to do more this fall for our physical and mental health. Like the ancient Romans who stressed mens sana in corpore sano (a healthy mind in a healthy body, a saying attributed to the poet Juvenal) we wanted a vacation that would provide both a change of scenery as well as relaxation and healthy pursuits. So, we looked for a resort getaway with a top-notch spa, lush landscapes, a lake and/or water features, strong health protocols and safe activities. READ MORE. |
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October was a milestone month for us: The month we got back to cruising. And what a cruise it was -- 10 days on a brand new ship from a new cruise line -- Atlas Ocean Voyages' World Navigator. Our cruise would begin in St. Maarten and end in Barbados. We were both excited and cautious, wondering what travel would entail in this time of COVID. Only one way to find out. So me packed our bags, vaccine cards, negative test results and headed for Miami International. Follow along in our day-by-day diary which ran on ALL THINGS CRUISE, with the new addition of photo slide shows and video on the places we visited. All aboard! READ MORE
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Escape to the Wilderness at Disney World
To say that the last year has been challenging to a travel aficionado is a colossal understatement. My husband Humberto and I, accustomed to taking several cruises and land trips each year, were desperate for a change of scenery. This spring we found the perfect solution: we rented a Wilderness Cabin for four nights at the Fort Wilderness Campground in Disney World in Orlando. We found we were not alone –with lots of neighbors in the cabins surrounding ours. READ MORE. |
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While most people who take the Empire State Road Trip are already Northeast residents, we start out from the Palm Beaches, a mere 1,322 miles from our first destination, the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in the small village of Celoron, NY. From there we'll continue on to the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel and finish at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, courtesy of the Harbor Hotel Group. This is our first real trip since the COVID pandemic locked us down, and we're super excited to be back on the road. READ MORE. |
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School is finally out. So what's next? For Cate, it's a trip with us, her grandparents, to experience New York City. We'll get there on Amtrak's Silver Meteor, leaving West Palm Beach and arriving at Penn Station in New York a little over 24 hours later. We have two sleeping compartments, one for me and one for Pam and Cate. Tickets? Check. Bags packed? Check. Okay -- let's go! SEE MORE. |
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Trip to the KeysFLORIDA KEYS_ For people like us, who love to travel, the last six months have -- what's the word? -- sucked. Of course, throwing caution to the wind and potentially getting COVID-19 would suck even worse. So we have stayed put and spent lots of time looking at our photos from previous trips. Until now. READ MORE.
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Yellowstone National Park has, for most of my life, been my favorite place to relax, sightsee, hike, and just in general, unwind. However, my favorite areas in Yellowstone are those out-of-the-way, little-known destinations bypassed by the usual Yellowstone visitor. I do love geyser-watching, photographing and watching the wildlife, just like the typical tourist; but anyone who thinks that Yellowstone is crowded should try to get a little more off the beaten path. They will be rewarded with a new Yellowstone, mostly located just a few hundred yards from the most popular sights.
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With COVID-19 still wreaking havoc, traveling for pleasure has ground to a halt for most of us. And yes, not to put too fine a point on it -- it sucks. Regardless, and desperate for a change of scene, Pam and I ventured out one recent Sunday for a picnic, and decided we would try some place we haven't been. That place turned out to be Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound. READ MORE. |
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There are all kinds of ways to celebrate the holiday season: Visit loved ones; throw parties; attend special events. For us, we like to cruise.
This year, we had the special opportunity to take the "Haute Caribbean Holidays" cruise on Crystal Serenity -- seven ports in 15 days over Christmas and New Year's, sailing round-trip from Miami. You can read a detailed account of our trip in our DAILY DIARY on All Things Cruise. In the meantime, come along and share our adventures in these photo pages. All aboard!! READ MORE. |
MIAMI BEACH_Preparing for a recent cruise from the Port of Miami, we wanted to find a hotel in the area where we could chill and relax the night before. We found it -- the COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach. For starters, we're big fans of art deco, and this hotel originally opened in 1939 as the Traymore, designed by renowed art deco architect Albert Anis. A lot of its charm and heritage has been retained in Italian designer Paola Navone's remodel, with a color scheme that gives it a contemporary flair.
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There are a lot of differences between ocean cruising and river cruising.
Ocean cruising usually means you're traveling with lots of people, sometimes as many as 6,000 or more on today's megaships. Your days are programmed from morning to midnight -- there's always something going on. Shore excursions are optional, and pricey. Personal service is lacking, unless you pay a premium. But our river cruise, on Vantage Deluxe World Travel's Ms River Splendor, was just the opposite. Total passengers were less than 200, including 46 staffers. We programmed our own day. Shore tours at every stop came with our cruise. And best of all, Vantage took care of everything, from pickup at the airport to arranging the tours to getting us back home. READ MORE. |
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JENSEN BEACH_Looking for a local staycation, or just a relaxing beach getaway at an affordable price? For residents of the Palm Beaches, you can find both less than an hour's drive north at the Hutchinson Shores Resort and Spa.
We recently learned about this property while attending an event. Opened two years ago, the resort is the first new hotel built on Hutchinson Island in the last 20 years, and occupies the space where a Holiday Inn once stood. READ MORE. |
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Delores But You Can Call Me LolitaMIAMI_ On our never-ending quest to find the best Happy Hours, a name popped up that caught our attention: "Delores But You Can Call Me Lolita." Okay, you got us -- we have to see what that's all about.
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Exploring St. Thomas -- Join us on the ST. THOMAS FOOD TOUR,
a visit to CORAL WORLD OCEAN PARK and SIGHTSEEING.
a visit to CORAL WORLD OCEAN PARK and SIGHTSEEING.
Smooth Sailing on MSC SeasideAs veteran cruisers, it's always exciting to experience a new ship, and a new brand, for the first time. So Pam and I were looking forward to our first voyage on MSC, taking MSC Seaside from the Port of Miami.
MSC, well-established in Europe and South America, is looking to capture the American market with big, shiny new ships like Seaside, the first in its Seaside Class, which launched in late 2017. Sister ship Seaview debuted in 2018, with two more planned for 2021 and 2023. The company also showcased a new, state-of-the-art terminal coming to Port Miami at SeaTrade last month. |
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Brian Wilson: Life in the UK
UK Travel Correspondent Brian Wilson and his wife Mo share their travel experiences and living in England. Read about their adventures in Sri Lanka and a visit to Sigiriya, the "Lion Rock" that towers over the rice paddies around it.
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KEY WEST_Head south until you run out of road and you'll find yourself in Key West, an island of some four square miles, 150 miles or so from Miami and 90 miles from Cuba.
While it's a scenic drive, we arrived by ship on the Carnival Victory. Key West was our first stop on a 4-night cruise, roundtrip from Miami. Earlier in the month, one of the Key West ports was knocked out of commission for three months when a cruise ship hit a mooring after a gust of wind. Lucky for us, Carnival uses a different port. READ MORE. |
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Symphony of the Seas Makes Big Splash in Miami
MIAMI_Royal Caribbean's newest, biggest and grandest ship – Symphony of the Seas – made its official debut here during a preview cruise for travel agents, media and special guests. It's the fourth Oasis-class ship in the fleet, joining Oasis, Allure and Harmony.
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Is there a better way to see everything our wonderful country has to offer than a good, old-fashioned road trip? While we love all forms of travel -- train, ship, airplane (though not as much with all the cramped quarters and security lines) -- road trips have always had a special place in our hearts. READ MORE.
Most of us live in our comfort zones, only grudgingly getting out if necessity demands it. As we age, we dread those times when we have to do something unfamiliar. At 70, my wife and I were planning a two-week trip to the Philippines. We’ve never done anything remotely like this before. Before this trip, I had never been outside of the United States – other than a short trip over the border into Canada or Mexico.
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Carnival Horizon Arrives in Miami
MIAMI_Carnival's newest and biggest ship, Horizon, arrived at her new home port of Miami Sept. 20, and Carnival threw a big party to celebrate. And who better to kick off a big party than NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, Carnival's Chief Fun Officer, the epitome of "big."
Fun was in abundance as Carnival execs, media, travel agents and guests prepared for a two-night debut voyage to the Bahamas. Horizon was officially launched in April, and after a season in Europe, came to New York before arriving in Miami. To make room, Carnival redeployed her sister ship, Vista, to Galveston. Read more about the Horizon debut HERE. Here are 10 takeaways from our stay on Horizon. READ MORE.
Fun was in abundance as Carnival execs, media, travel agents and guests prepared for a two-night debut voyage to the Bahamas. Horizon was officially launched in April, and after a season in Europe, came to New York before arriving in Miami. To make room, Carnival redeployed her sister ship, Vista, to Galveston. Read more about the Horizon debut HERE. Here are 10 takeaways from our stay on Horizon. READ MORE.
PORT OF PALM BEACH_ As a band played and media, dignitaries and invited guests looked on, the Grand Classica made its debut appearance at the Port of Palm Beach April 13. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which launched its first cruise in early 2015, now has two ships -- Grand Classica and Grand Celebration -- offering daily trips to Freeport, Grand Bahama.
COMPLETE COVERAGE HERE.
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"Wow." That was the initial reaction by Cate, our 5-year-old granddaughter, to seeing the Grand Celebration for the first time.
She could hardly contain her excitement as we prepared to board at the Port of Palm Beach. This was Cate's first cruise, and she couldn't wait to be on the ship. (We had already talked about how this was a ship, not a boat).
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She could hardly contain her excitement as we prepared to board at the Port of Palm Beach. This was Cate's first cruise, and she couldn't wait to be on the ship. (We had already talked about how this was a ship, not a boat).
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At first, before the move, I made fun of the town we were moving to, Cornville. Cornville Arizona! I started off saying “we live just outside of Sedona”. That sounded more mystic and trendy. Even when you read about Senator John McCain’s ranch, news would never say Cornville. But that’s exactly where McCain’s ranch is, Cornville, just like me.
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With over 40 articles published over the last two years, we have been major cheerleaders for Brightline since the day it was announced. And why not? The notion of traveling from West Palm to Miami without the hassle and and near-death experiences of an I95 commute by car is a dream come true. When service officially started in May, we decided it was time to give it a go.
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Carol and I had started on a two-day trip from Yosemite to Grand Canyon National Park when we first heard the words “Hurricane Harvey” uttered. READ MORE.
MIAMI – When Carnival Vista launched, it made cruising history by having the first onboard brewery at sea. Carnival's newest ship, Horizon, will make some history of its own with a new dining concept that combines an onboard brewery and full service restaurant. READ MORE.
When I started writing about cruising for The Palm Beach Post six years ago, Vance Gulliksen was one of the first people in the industry I met. The senior PR manager for Carnival Cruise Lines was not only professional and efficient, but also a lot of fun to be around. I asked Vance to tell us a little about himself and what must be one of the best jobs going. -- Gerry Barker
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Located in the Southern Cascade mountain range in Oregon is a park with the deepest lake in the United States. Crater Lake is almost 2,000 feet deep, and the park gave us an interesting time in the two full days we spent there. Crater Lake National Park has its central attraction – the lake itself – in the center of the park. The round lake is about 6 miles long by about 5 miles wide, with a surface area of about 20 square miles. A loop road circles the lake and presents the visitor with beautiful views of the lake or the surrounding countryside. The raw beauty of this lake is this park’s primary drawing. READ MORE.
McKINNEY, TEXAS _ On a recent Thanksgiving trip to the Lone Star State, we discovered "Home for the Holidays," a 37-year tradition set in this city's historic district. By way of reference, McKinney is located some 40 miles north of Dallas, with a population edging close to 200,000. Just spend a few minutes in the 165-year-old commercial historic downtown district and you'll be instantly in the holiday mood. READ MORE.
Every year, for the last 45 years, an area south of Kerrville, Texas becomes a gathering site for aspiring songwriters from all over the nation, and a few foreign countries. For 18 days, singers and songwriters gather at the Quiet Valley Ranch to share songs, perform around campfires, and listen to singers not many people have heard of – yet. The Kerrville Folk Festival applies a very wide definition to “Folk” music, including blues, bluegrass, country, rock, and other acts that often defy categories. READ MORE.
Bahamas on Carnival Liberty
Imagine attending a party with 3,700 guests, and 1,100 hosts. That's just what we did aboard Carnival Liberty on a 5-day cruise from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas. Besides making our first visit to Freeport, and our first departure from Port Canaveral, we wanted to sample first-hand how Liberty stacks up to Carnival's "Fun Ship" motto. Please join us through this daily diary as originally reported on All Things Cruise. READ MORE.
Imagine attending a party with 3,700 guests, and 1,100 hosts. That's just what we did aboard Carnival Liberty on a 5-day cruise from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas. Besides making our first visit to Freeport, and our first departure from Port Canaveral, we wanted to sample first-hand how Liberty stacks up to Carnival's "Fun Ship" motto. Please join us through this daily diary as originally reported on All Things Cruise. READ MORE.
Yellowstone Park
Director and producer Ken Burns has called national parks “America’s Best Idea”. If that is true, then Yellowstone is the first example of that idea. READ MORE.
Carnival Studios Makes Debut
Lights - camera - action! With the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood premiere, Carnival Cruise Lines unveiled its state-of-the-art rehearsal complex, Carnival Studios, today in Davie, Florida.
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Pet-friendly in Melbourne Beach
MELBOURNE BEACH_ We were on a mission: Find an ocean-front getaway that was not too far and pet-friendly. Sounds easy. It wasn't. Our first stop was Google. Google led us to TripAdvisor. And TripAdvisor led us to ... the Ocean Pines Motel in Melbourne Beach.
Located on S. Highway A1A, it's definitely old-school Florida: A tourist court with six, kitchen-equipped, one and two-bedroom units. But what it may lack in pizazz it more than makes up in friendly and inviting. And the location is a knockout -- mere steps away from one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida.
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MELBOURNE BEACH_ We were on a mission: Find an ocean-front getaway that was not too far and pet-friendly. Sounds easy. It wasn't. Our first stop was Google. Google led us to TripAdvisor. And TripAdvisor led us to ... the Ocean Pines Motel in Melbourne Beach.
Located on S. Highway A1A, it's definitely old-school Florida: A tourist court with six, kitchen-equipped, one and two-bedroom units. But what it may lack in pizazz it more than makes up in friendly and inviting. And the location is a knockout -- mere steps away from one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida.
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UP, UP AND AWAY!
ALBUQUERQUE_Does the sight of over a hundred hot air balloons lifting off at once stir your heart? Do you long for the sight of a dozen hot air balloons rising together in a desert mountain sunrise? Does the notion of getting up at 3:15 in the morning to see all this make your pulse race? If you can answer a resounding “YES!” to two of these, and a “. . .uhhh . . . I don’t know about that . . .” to a third – then the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta might be just the thing for you. READ MORE.
ALBUQUERQUE_Does the sight of over a hundred hot air balloons lifting off at once stir your heart? Do you long for the sight of a dozen hot air balloons rising together in a desert mountain sunrise? Does the notion of getting up at 3:15 in the morning to see all this make your pulse race? If you can answer a resounding “YES!” to two of these, and a “. . .uhhh . . . I don’t know about that . . .” to a third – then the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta might be just the thing for you. READ MORE.
OCEANIA RIVIERA Holiday Cruise to the Caribbean
What better way to celebrate the holidays than on a cruise? So when we had the opportunity to board Oceania Riviera for its "Sunny Celebrations" voyage to the West Indies, we started packing our bags. Our starting point was the Port of Miami. Over the next 12 days, we visited seven different ports and enjoyed five-star food and service on Riviera. Please join us as we recapture our experience in this photo diary. Welcome aboard!
What better way to celebrate the holidays than on a cruise? So when we had the opportunity to board Oceania Riviera for its "Sunny Celebrations" voyage to the West Indies, we started packing our bags. Our starting point was the Port of Miami. Over the next 12 days, we visited seven different ports and enjoyed five-star food and service on Riviera. Please join us as we recapture our experience in this photo diary. Welcome aboard!
Hiking in Bear Country
When you hike a trail in Yellowstone or Glacier National Park, you may need to share your trail with indigenous park wildlife. The wildlife that causes the greatest concern for most hikers is charismatic megafauna. This modern term includes deer, elk, moose, bison and bear. Of these species, the two that cause the most concern and outright consternation are Ursus Arctos Horriblilis, the grizzly bear, or Ursus americanus, the American black bear.
When you hike a trail in Yellowstone or Glacier National Park, you may need to share your trail with indigenous park wildlife. The wildlife that causes the greatest concern for most hikers is charismatic megafauna. This modern term includes deer, elk, moose, bison and bear. Of these species, the two that cause the most concern and outright consternation are Ursus Arctos Horriblilis, the grizzly bear, or Ursus americanus, the American black bear.
Touring Carnival Vista
PORT OF MIAMI _ Carnival Vista, the newest and biggest ship in Carnival's fleet, is finally home. Launched May 1, she came across the Atlantic and cruised out of New York before arriving here, where she'll journey to the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
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PORT OF MIAMI _ Carnival Vista, the newest and biggest ship in Carnival's fleet, is finally home. Launched May 1, she came across the Atlantic and cruised out of New York before arriving here, where she'll journey to the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
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Touring Azamara Quest
PORT OF MIAMI _ Gleaming, shiny and newly refurbished, Azamara Quest is docked here at Terminal B, preparing to depart for the West Indies and ready for her close-up. A group of travel agents and invited media are here early to view what's new and improved. Quest, along with her sister ship, Journey, both received makeovers earflier this year. Together, the two ships comprise Azamara Club Cruises, since 2007 the "up-market" brand of parent company, Royal Caribbean. READ MORE.
PORT OF MIAMI _ Gleaming, shiny and newly refurbished, Azamara Quest is docked here at Terminal B, preparing to depart for the West Indies and ready for her close-up. A group of travel agents and invited media are here early to view what's new and improved. Quest, along with her sister ship, Journey, both received makeovers earflier this year. Together, the two ships comprise Azamara Club Cruises, since 2007 the "up-market" brand of parent company, Royal Caribbean. READ MORE.
ABOARD HARMONY OF THE SEAS_ Let's establish one thing right up front: Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas really is the world's largest cruise ship. That was verified by Captain Gus Andersson, who told a group of assembled media Harmony is "30 centimeters longer" than her sister ships, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, and "a little bit wider."
Besides bragging rights, it's just that much more room to show off her "wow" factor, which this ship has in abundance.
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Besides bragging rights, it's just that much more room to show off her "wow" factor, which this ship has in abundance.
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RIDING THE
RAILS
Call us crazy, but when we travel to New York, we take the train.
We admit it's not for everybody. Like if you have an important business meeting you don't want to miss. Or have to get from Point A to Point B by the fastest means possible. In either case, it's probably not for you.
But if you have the time to spare, want to relax while someone else does the driving, like to see this great country up close and personal, want to meet interesting people along the way -- Amtrak may just be the ticket.
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RAILS
Call us crazy, but when we travel to New York, we take the train.
We admit it's not for everybody. Like if you have an important business meeting you don't want to miss. Or have to get from Point A to Point B by the fastest means possible. In either case, it's probably not for you.
But if you have the time to spare, want to relax while someone else does the driving, like to see this great country up close and personal, want to meet interesting people along the way -- Amtrak may just be the ticket.
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RITZ-CARLTON
CENTRAL PARK
NEW YORK -- If your visit to New York is a short one, where you stay is a big deal. You want to be close to the things you want to see and do. For us, 50 Central Park South does quite nicely, which also happens to be the address of the storied Ritz-Carlton Central Park.
The location is hard to beat. Across the street from Central Park, a few steps from Fifth Avenue, walking distance to Rockefeller Center. Not to mention all the niceties that the Ritz is known for, particularly the personal attention to its guests.
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CENTRAL PARK
NEW YORK -- If your visit to New York is a short one, where you stay is a big deal. You want to be close to the things you want to see and do. For us, 50 Central Park South does quite nicely, which also happens to be the address of the storied Ritz-Carlton Central Park.
The location is hard to beat. Across the street from Central Park, a few steps from Fifth Avenue, walking distance to Rockefeller Center. Not to mention all the niceties that the Ritz is known for, particularly the personal attention to its guests.
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MAGNOLIA
BAKERY
NEW YORK -- My love of cupcakes goes back to the days of my mother making them from the recipe printed on the back of the Hershey's Cocoa box.
Not only did she bother making cupcakes from scratch, she whipped-up Minute Fudge Frosting to top them.
I still use that frosting recipe, mostly for brownies, and it takes longer than a minute. Yes, you boil it for a minute, then you let it rest, then you beat it to the perfect consistency. If you miss that critical point in the process, the frosting will either be too sticky to harden, or gets too hard to enjoy.
All this brings me to Magnolia Bakery in New York City.
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BAKERY
NEW YORK -- My love of cupcakes goes back to the days of my mother making them from the recipe printed on the back of the Hershey's Cocoa box.
Not only did she bother making cupcakes from scratch, she whipped-up Minute Fudge Frosting to top them.
I still use that frosting recipe, mostly for brownies, and it takes longer than a minute. Yes, you boil it for a minute, then you let it rest, then you beat it to the perfect consistency. If you miss that critical point in the process, the frosting will either be too sticky to harden, or gets too hard to enjoy.
All this brings me to Magnolia Bakery in New York City.
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THE DALI MUSEUM
ST. PETERSBURG -- Did you ever take a road trip and have the desire to find a gigantic, outdoor mustache?
Did you ever write down a very special wish, and then have no place to hang it? Did you ever wish you could experience something Disney without going to a theme park? Did you ever meet someone who wanted to leave their corporate job to find something more personally fulfilling?So many questions, but we found the answers to these questions, and more, when we decided it was time to roll out of the Palm Beaches for a road trip.
There we were, on the Gulf side of the peninsula, and we had the opportunity to sit down for an enlightening interview at the world-famous Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
ST. PETERSBURG -- Did you ever take a road trip and have the desire to find a gigantic, outdoor mustache?
Did you ever write down a very special wish, and then have no place to hang it? Did you ever wish you could experience something Disney without going to a theme park? Did you ever meet someone who wanted to leave their corporate job to find something more personally fulfilling?So many questions, but we found the answers to these questions, and more, when we decided it was time to roll out of the Palm Beaches for a road trip.
There we were, on the Gulf side of the peninsula, and we had the opportunity to sit down for an enlightening interview at the world-famous Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
HOTEL ZAMORA'S ROOFTOP 360.
ST. PETERSBURG -- Looking for the perfect place to relax, unwind and admire a surround view of the Gulf? Head for Rooftop 360 at the Hotel Zamora.
The first new hotel built on St. Pete Beach in over 20 years, and recently rated the second-best hotel in Florida by Conde Nast Traveler readers, we made it a "must see" on a recent trip to the area. Located down the street from the famous "Big Pink" hotel - the Don Se Sar -- it boasts classic Mediterranean styling inside and out.
ST. PETERSBURG -- Looking for the perfect place to relax, unwind and admire a surround view of the Gulf? Head for Rooftop 360 at the Hotel Zamora.
The first new hotel built on St. Pete Beach in over 20 years, and recently rated the second-best hotel in Florida by Conde Nast Traveler readers, we made it a "must see" on a recent trip to the area. Located down the street from the famous "Big Pink" hotel - the Don Se Sar -- it boasts classic Mediterranean styling inside and out.
KIMPTON'S VERO BEACH HOTEL AND SPA. Kimpton’s Vero Beach Hotel and Spa describes itself as “boutique luxury meets miles of soft white sand.” Right, both times. Located in Vero Beach, a town of more than 15,000 on Florida’s Treasure Coast, sometimes called “the Hamptons of Florida,” it offers visitors a rare combination of upscale accommodations, beautiful seaside vistas, warm and friendly staff and here’s the bonus: It’s pet-friendly.
Read our review in New York Lifestyles Magazine.
Read our review in New York Lifestyles Magazine.
A CRUISE ON THE AZAMARA QUEST. The size is just right if you seek a more intimate, personalized setting for your cruise vacation. You can pretty much get to any place you want to go in short order. It isn’t adults only; children are certainly welcome. But it clearly caters to adults, which is a positive for several we spoke with. As noted earlier, there was one child on this voyage and outside the pool and ice cream, not a whole lot kids would find interesting.
Read our review in New York Lifestyles Magazine.
Read our review in New York Lifestyles Magazine.
