By John KingstonHobart, the capital of Australia’s island state, is a small, comfortable city (pop. 250,000). Hobart enjoys a benign, temperate climate, and has the highest recorded annual sunshine hours of any Australian capital bar one. The weather is controlled mainly by the seas surrounding the island. Mt. Wellington, at a tad over 4000 feet, is an imposing backdrop. … [Read more...] about Boaties Bonanza
Volume 4, Issue #4 - April 2011
Maui — The Ziplining is Great and They Have That Big Mountain, Too
By Bob Starink What do you choose to do when you only have two days on the island of Maui? We decided on ziplining and riding Haleakala.The ziplining industry has exploded in recent years. There are now ziplines in nearly every holiday destination in the world, and what was the longest zipline on Earth last week may have that title usurped this week. There are four zipline … [Read more...] about Maui — The Ziplining is Great and They Have That Big Mountain, Too
Forgetting How to Tell Time at Cheeca Lodge
By Heather ChamberlainThe sun is setting behind us as we make a sharp left turn into the hotel entrance, and we are immediately transported into a tropical oasis. We are greeted by rich emerald plants and arched palm trees that seem to bow to us as we drive down the narrow path. Just an hour ago we were wedged in traffic, being hypnotized by the constant glare of flashing red … [Read more...] about Forgetting How to Tell Time at Cheeca Lodge
The Perfect Destination for Mayan Weddings: Yucatan Peninsula
By Anne AdamsITWPA MemberThe Yucatan peninsula is situated on the southeast coast of Mexico where white powdery sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters beckon to young and old alike. Visitors will find a full range of water sports, plentiful golf courses, Maya-inspired spas, an underwater museum, and some of the best restaurants in Mexico. Also found on Mexico’s … [Read more...] about The Perfect Destination for Mayan Weddings: Yucatan Peninsula
How to Buy Wine at a Nunnery
By Heather RathITWPA MemberA hidden woman speaks, a turntable in a locked room spins, and suddenly, there is wine! Except this is not a wine store, this is a nunnery.Five and a half miles from Playas, a coastal beach town in Ecuador, the shy sisters of a local convent produce chemical-free wines reputed to boost your health. Las Madres Carmelitas del Monasterio de Santa Teresa … [Read more...] about How to Buy Wine at a Nunnery