VIKING OCEAN CRUISE SHIPS ~ DESIGNED FOR PLEASURE !
VIKING OCEAN CRUISE SHIPS ARE DESIGNED FOR PLEASURE A Space for Every Taste What do you expect from a luxury ocean cruise ship? After a long day of touring on land or even a quiet day at sea, you might be seeking an oasis of calm to relax and rejuvenate, or afternoon japanese tea with…
BEST of Cuba food : Ropa vieja!
Ropa vieja. Cuba seems poised to become a greater tourism destination, but the infrastructure is still severely lacking and we continue to be concerned about the severe controls over internet access in Cuba. Ropa vieja a la cubana could easily be considered Cuba’s national dish. Ropa vieja, which is spanish for “old clothes”, is a…
Rocky Mountaineer ~ Fine Dining with Spectacular Views
A MOVABLE FEAST WITH A VIEW Are you interested in a luxurious travel experience featuring a wealth of iconic scenery in many locations where roads do not go? Do you enjoy getting away from the maddening crowd but perhaps prefer comfort and superb service to pitching your own tent? And would you rather have your…
Shanghai: the future of China
Shanghai : The future of China! Read our previous posting at “Yichang to Shanghai via Shanghai Airlines!” Shanghai, what a city! What progress Shanghai has made since I was last here. Shanghai is without doubt a world class city. I am sitting here at my desk in our room at the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel with…