By Terra Liddil Shops stocked with beautiful handicrafts made by local artists line the main streets of Tulum Mexico. You can spend hours wandering through tiendas (shops) searching for that unique gift item to take home. There are also plenty of synthetic, artificial, and machine-made look-alikes. If you don’t know what to look for, you may end up with a collection of … [Read more...] about Treasure Shopping in Tulum
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Y’all Come on Down Now to Charleston’s Southern Plantations
By Karen Barrett Griffin ITWPA Member Majestic live oak trees with sprawling branches dripping silver Spanish moss surrounding stately white-columned mansions. The dazzling Ashley and Cooper Rivers meandering their ways to the sea. Long-necked, lanky egrets perusing the swampy marshes where cypress knees eerily protrude from the murky water. Alluring gardens with … [Read more...] about Y’all Come on Down Now to Charleston’s Southern Plantations
A Taste of the American Dream in Napa Valley
By Angella Arndt I recently visited Darioush Winery located in Southern Napa Valley. With its picturesque hills, 400+ wineries, and temperate climate, Napa Valley is one of the world’s premier wine-producing regions. Every year 3-million people flock to this region to bike, hike, eat delicious cuisine, and enjoy some of the world's most excellent wines. Darioush … [Read more...] about A Taste of the American Dream in Napa Valley
Jet Lagged? Revitalize in Luxury at Honolulu’s SpaHalekulani
By Connie Werner Reichert ITWPA Member I just found a wonderful way to recover from a long flight to Honolulu and wanted to share my recommendations with you. Located in Waikiki is the intimate SpaHalekulani, where you can indulge your senses and acquire a sense of peace as you experience the kind of deep relaxation that only a spa in Hawaii can provide. Walk inside … [Read more...] about Jet Lagged? Revitalize in Luxury at Honolulu’s SpaHalekulani
A Feast Worthy of a Barbarian
By Bob Herkes ITWPA member I can hear the platter sizzling as it leaves the kitchen and approaches our table, the steak I ordered still cooking as it is placed before me, along with the huge, meter-high brochette that is placed with the guest across from me. This is truly a feast fit for the Barbarian, who’s larger than life image is on the wall above me. El barBaro, … [Read more...] about A Feast Worthy of a Barbarian