By Anthony Lo Gelfo There is no question for me that when it comes to food Sicily can’t be beaten. The island offers the best of Italian cuisine spiced up with North African and Arabic influences, due to the island’s historical location as an important hub along the Mediterranean trade route. Palermo, Sicily’s capital city, has its own unique cuisine and a thriving street … [Read more...] about How to Eat Like a Real Palermitano
Destinations
Castaway Cafe
By Charles A. Racine Castaway Cafe is secluded away from the normal tourist areas, and often discovered while taking a sunset walk along North Ka’anapali Beach. If you’re looking to cross “having a mai tai while watching the sunset between Lanai and Molokai” off your bucket list, this is the perfect place to do it. Located on the property of the Aston Ka’anapali Villas, … [Read more...] about Castaway Cafe
The Island Spirit – Small Group Cruise in Big Alaska
By Colleen Cowles ITWPA Member “Slap it, baby, slap it!” The captain turns the ship around to optimize views and turns off the motor. Two whales create breach-and-dive theater for 28 minutes, with squeals from passengers almost as loud as the barking sea lions witnessed yesterday. There’s no need to take separate excursions. This entire nine-day cruise serves as a wildlife … [Read more...] about The Island Spirit – Small Group Cruise in Big Alaska
Mendoza Beyond Wine: Cacheuta Thermal Baths Hotel and Spa — Bathrobes Provided
By José Portuondo ITWPA Member High desert country. Abandoned railroad tunnels cutting into the mountains as the road keeps climbing, following the river’s path. A V-shaped valley with mountainsides rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. Circling overhead, against a deep blue sky without a cloud to be seen, Andean condors riding the thermal air currents rising from … [Read more...] about Mendoza Beyond Wine: Cacheuta Thermal Baths Hotel and Spa — Bathrobes Provided
Glendalough: Walking in a Special Place
By John P. Fleming As you approach the cliff ledge, the whole valley comes into view through a break in the trees. Below, the dark waters of the two lakes are surrounded by a blanket of forest. The top of an ancient monastic settlement pokes above the canopy. There is nobody stirring in the valley. In the early morning chill, the only sounds are the birds going about their … [Read more...] about Glendalough: Walking in a Special Place