Cloning and stem cells have, separately, been two hot-button scientific issues that have fired up the public imagination, but the success of scientists cloning stem cells that could then be used to grow spare organs sounds like a great idea all around, right? Well, before the debate heats up, take a look at this infographic from LiveScience to see how it’s done. Full story at LiveScience. Cutting edge infographics.
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Welcome DERMagic to the Raise A Green Dog Partner Pack!
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Beware: side effects of rabies shots
Have dog blog will travel17 May 2013 | 7:17 amDamn, the police sent me a notice that cici’s dog license had expired and needed to be renewed. Along with that, she needed another rabies shot. I did NOT want to get her vaccinated again but did not know what to do. If I ignored the police, would they come to the door and take my dog away? Especially her breed, the whole thing made me nervous and upset and I wanted to run away. Instead, I went ahead, against my better judgement and had the damn thing done. Found out that the Monterey SPCA has a low cost vet clinic. We went, Cici loves going to the vet, she got a three year shot, 1-2-3… -
PLAY BALL! Get the LuxuryPAW 2013 MLB Pet-friendly Game Schedule Here!
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Cloning stem cells: How to grow spare parts [infographic]
17 May 2013 | 6:46 pmCloning and stem cells have, separately, been two hot-button scientific issues that have fired up the public imagination, but the success of scientists cloning stem cells that could then be used to grow spare organs sounds like a great idea all around, right? Well, before the debate heats up, take a look at this infographic from LiveScience to see how it’s done. Full story at LiveScience. Cutting edge infographics. -
Get fuller, lusher brand exposure with Beardvertising
17 May 2013 | 6:37 pmIf you’re tired of getting grief for letting your Decembeard fill in, get the last laugh making big bucks with a trend that’s sure to be red-hot for everyone who can’t get a Santa gig this upcoming holiday season: Beardvertising. According to Biz Insider, the “half-joke, half genius” scheme involves paying men with beards $5 a day to walk around with a mini ad clipped to their facial hair. “We’re getting a ton of emails from guys with epic beards that want to host beardboards and we’re actually in talks with some brands that want to be Beardvertisers. I think… -
Everything you need to be ready for a disaster
17 May 2013 | 4:33 pm“Doesn’t matter if your regional disaster is a flood, tornado, hurricane, snowpocalypse, or earthquake, when the next one strikes you’re going to need to be ready for it. Here’s what you should have on hand to keep you and yours safe for at least three days.” 1. Food (of course!) 2. Water 3. Electronics 4. First Aid It’s a major natural disaster, someone’s going to get hurt. The Federal Emergency Management Administration suggests you keep the following in your emergency First Aid kit: Two pairs of disposable gloves Sterile dressings to stop bleeding… -
20 essential tips for travel photographers
17 May 2013 | 2:50 pmIf your dream has always been to get into travel photography, there’s no better time to get started than the present. After all, isn’t travel what summer’s all about? Jump into the action with your eyes wide open thanks to these twenty tips from Digital Photography School, and most importantly, enjoy yourself! 1. Get up Early The best light to capture most kinds of subjects is in the golden hours- one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset (depend off course on where you are on the globe). So get up early to get that amazing photo opportunities, while all the other… -
12 funny tech ads from the good old days
17 May 2013 | 2:42 pmCassette tapes might not seem cutting edge in the era of digital music, but once upon a time, they were so cool the Bee Gees endorsed them. (Wait, do you young’uns even know who the Bee Gees are? Well, we’ll add a video at the end to complete this lesson in your music education. You’ll be feathering your hair and forgetting what those top four shirt buttons are for in no time!) It’s time to take a spin through the history of tech with these twelve vintage ads collected by PopSugar’s Lisette Mejia. Full story at PopSugar. History of tech.
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Welcome DERMagic to the Raise A Green Dog Partner Pack!
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Beneficial insects for a pesticide, insecticide free garden!
14 May 2013 | 5:36 amOne of the best and most organic way to control pests in your organic vegetable or flower garden is with beneficial insects! Beneficial insects are natural predators of some of the most damaging insects to invade your garden. What are the most common beneficial insects? Ladybugs... Visit my blog to read more! Woofs! -
Evidence is mounting of the dangers of lawn chemical for dogs.
9 May 2013 | 5:44 pmA new study, released yesterday and scheduled to be published in the July issue of Science of the Total Environment, indicates that exposure to herbicide treated lawns has been associated with significantly higher bladder cancer risk in dogs. This study is just one of many published... Visit my blog to read more! Woofs! -
How to clean your home the safe, healthy, green way for the health of your dog!
1 May 2013 | 5:59 amIt's spring, finally! The sun is streaming through the windows, you're ready to open them up and get the fresh air in the house so you can hear the birds singing their spring songs, and take in the all the wonderful smells that nature has to offer. You know what else this time of year brings? It... Visit my blog to read more! Woofs! -
72,000 Ladybugs released inside the Mall of America!
25 Apr 2013 | 5:21 amNow that we're on the subject of gardening, one of the most destructive and common pests that can invade your plantings are Aphids. On Earth Day, April 22nd, a group of Twin Cities third graders from the Visitation School in Bloomington, Minnesota, received a wonderful environmentally friendly... Visit my blog to read more! Woofs!
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Beware: side effects of rabies shots
17 May 2013 | 7:17 amDamn, the police sent me a notice that cici’s dog license had expired and needed to be renewed. Along with that, she needed another rabies shot. I did NOT want to get her vaccinated again but did not know what to do. If I ignored the police, would they come to the door and take my dog away? Especially her breed, the whole thing made me nervous and upset and I wanted to run away. Instead, I went ahead, against my better judgement and had the damn thing done. Found out that the Monterey SPCA has a low cost vet clinic. We went, Cici loves going to the vet, she got a three year shot, 1-2-3… -
Sing with wolves
15 May 2013 | 7:16 amsaw these places on Animal Rescue TV on Saturday morning… the first is a beautiful sanctuary for horses near Los Angeles in Acton, CA… the horses are given lots of room/acreage to roam… and they also participate in the Horses for Healing program… when I lived in Arizona a few years ago, I met some gorgeous horses at a sanctuary… they all surrounded me including a few ponies and gave me so much love, it was precious. I had been reading the Tao of Equus by Linda Kohanov which is an incredible book about the spiritual and healing power of horses. -
Dogs saving dogs
14 May 2013 | 9:46 amHarley to the Rescue – Two Puppy Mill Survivors Hit the Road to Rescue Dogs In a unique twist to the very serious issue of puppy mills in the United States, two puppy mill survivors, Harley and Teddy, will hit the road this week with a team from National Mill Dog Rescue to rescue puppy mill dogs. Dogs saving dogs! Harley, a 13 year old Chihuahua and an iconic figure in the world of puppy mill awareness through social media, spent 10 years as a commercial breeder in a puppy mill. His one-eyed, grizzled image is immediately recognizable, due primarily to the fact he lost an eye being… -
Gifts of Hope for Mother’s Day
10 May 2013 | 9:17 amGive a gift that changes a life… inspires hope and change… and is eco friendly Gifts from Heifer International are the prefect way to show your mom, grandmother, aunt, or mother figure in your life that you care… fund a project in the USA, to give families in Arkansas and Appalachia in poverty, a leg up… or give a goat, chickens, geese, ducks, sheep, rabbits to help end World Hunger. https://secure1.heifer.org/gift-catalog http://www.heifer.org/ https://secure1.heifer.org/fund-a-project/usa-seeds-of-change.html shopping at oxfamgifts.com for Mother’s Day can… -
Foster Failure
9 May 2013 | 7:33 amDo you have a foster failure story of your own??? let’s hear about it… http://www.pet360.com/custom/custom/when-julie-met-charlie-the-love-story-of-a-foster-parent-and-her-pet/-ViFi4TtM06sp3r-eeyQuQ Did you know that over 110 Open Admission shelters/animal controls are SAVING more than 90% of the animals? through Sunday, the ebook version of Friendly Fire, will be available for free on Amazon. Learn more why it is so important to adopt, foster, pets from shelters: www.nathanwinograd.com/?page_id=10433
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PLAY BALL! Get the LuxuryPAW 2013 MLB Pet-friendly Game Schedule Here!
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Pet-friendly Wag-Worthy Weekend on the Upper West Side, NY, NY
17 Feb 2013 | 10:21 amHot off the presses, we’ve just gone live with the latest installment of the Wag-Worthy Weekend for PetSetters on Pet360.com. New York never looses its ability to stay familiar and yet offer something new around every corner. Read the full Wag-Worthy article below: Thirsty (For Affection)? In DC we found just the thing to fit the bill combining thirst quenching and dogged affection; The Canine Cruise along the Potomac River! You are invited to come on-board with or without a four-legged companion for a ‘howling good time touring Alexandria’s seaport.” Two, 40 minute cruises… -
Pet-friendly LuxuryPAW Member Property, The Jefferson DC is Just Ca-PET-ol in Beau’s opinion!
9 Feb 2013 | 3:03 pmWith Jefferson’s Birthday fast approaching it has me daydreaming about our visit to DC and our delightful stay at the LuxuryPAW Member Property The Jefferson Hotel DC. Everyone there was wonderful and extraordinarily nice to Beau… See for yourself in this episode of ‘The Pet Show with Dr. Katy. The Jefferson Hotel DC is the perfect place in DC when you are looking for a luxury pet-friendly hotel…we can’t wait to go back! We thought Washington, DC was so pet-friendly that we featured it in one of our recent Wag-Worthy Weekend articles for Pet360.com. … -
Pet-friendly LuxuryPAW Member Hotel, The Westin at Tysons Corner on ABC Ch. 8
9 Feb 2013 | 2:32 pmThis episode of ‘The Pet Show with Dr. Katy’ has Beau and I showing Dr. Katy Nelson, DC Vet and The Pet Show hostess extraordinaire, all around the LuxuryPAW member property, the Westin Tysons Corner. Hmmmmmm, I think Dr. Katy may have taken those sneakers home, she was really liking that whole concept… ! I know Beau wanted to take the ‘Heavenly Bed’ home, he was pretty difficult to dissuade. Watch the entire show, it’s fun and imformative or scroll the time bar on the bottom of the video screen to the 11:31 mark where the LuxuryPAW segment begins. -
Beau Introduces Dr. Katy to the ONLY Way To Fly!
9 Feb 2013 | 2:10 pmWhen Beau and I were recently in Washington, DC we met with Dr. Katy Nelson and her film crew several times to film some of DC’s finest pet-friendly hotels, restaurants and resources for ‘The Pet Show With Dr. Katy’ on ABC’s Channel 8 in DC. This segment above though, was one of our all time favorites…Beau absolutely LOVED his ride in the pet-friendly executive helicopter owned by BHS; Baltimore Helicopter Services (Follow them on Twitter @FLYBHS and Dr. Katy @drkatynelson) …and we’ve decided, (Beau and I) that from now on, this is the only way to…
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Viking Cruises will begin ocean cruises on Viking Star in 2015
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Daily Deal: Hotel Terra Jackson Hole launches flash sale on rooms
17 May 2013 | 8:00 amHotel Terra Jackson Hole in Teton Village, Wyo., sits at the base of the area's famous ski resort and about a mile from the entrance to Grand Teton National Park . As the season shifts from winter to summer, the hotel offers visitors a midweek break on rooms during a 72-hour sale starting at $199 a night. -
American Airlines allows fliers who pack lightly to board early
17 May 2013 | 7:45 amAmerican Airlines rolled out a new boarding policy Thursday that allows passengers with one carry-on item that fits under the seats to board planes earlier than others who require overhead bins. -
Las Vegas: Tour gives a sprinkling of history and adventure
17 May 2013 | 7:15 amVisitors to southern Nevada can immerse themselves in history and enjoy rafting on the Colorado River Exploration Tour , the latest Las Vegas-area offering from Forever Resorts . -
Global Entry: Help may be at hand for those who wait to get OK'd
17 May 2013 | 7:00 amIf you’re waiting…and waiting…for an interview appointment to complete your application for the Global Entry fast-pass-through-customs program, help may be at hand.
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Luxury in Bermuda at The Fairmont Southampton
30 Apr 2013 | 11:20 pmBermuda — known for its pink sand beaches, sparkling cerulean waters and knee length shorts … oh and let’s not forget the infamous Bermuda triangle (dun, dun dun!) — is a group of islands located 640 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, NC. Though technically part of the Caribbean, Bermuda’s position in the mid-Atlantic, along with its subtropical climate, make it the perfect getaway for east coast families almost any time of year – Did you know that flights are less than 2 hours from both Boston and NYC, and only 2 1/2 hours from Atlanta!? I recently traveled to Bermuda, as an… -
Budget Travel for Girlfriends – Traveling On the Cheap
29 Apr 2013 | 11:22 pmGuest post by Julia Rosien of GoGirlfriend.com I love to travel but I have a confession. I travel cheap. I want my travel experiences to be big and rich and fill my bucket list with memories rather than bills. Thankfully, travel doesn’t have to be expensive to be meaningful. In fact, with a little research and some creativity you can start dipping into your bucket list without needing a defibrillator for your bank account. At GoGirlfriend we’ve dedicated a whole month to providing budget travel tips for our readers. And we’ll let you in on a dirty little secret, traveling on the cheap… -
The Hook Up Restaurant on Biloxi’s Back Bay
28 Apr 2013 | 2:25 pmIt was a gorgeous and sunny day along the Gulf Coast and my parents had been pestering me to go to lunch with them in Biloxi. There was a new restaurant called The Hook Up they wanted to try, so I finally gave in when I had a free afternoon. I looked up the reviews of the place online and I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting much. But then I thought of all the times I’ve read negative hotel reviews about a property, only to find that I personally enjoyed the experience. We had a nice drive from the Baton Rouge area and followed the GPS to the Biloxi Boardwalk and Marina, which is… -
It’s National Princess Week: Cruise Ships, Ball Gowns, and a Modern Day Princess
22 Apr 2013 | 2:05 pmIt’s National Princess Week here in the US and since I was a little girl, thanks to Disney, I’ve had this fascination with what the word “princess” represents. To me it was always the story of a girl, who was just herself, and then fell in love with a handsome guy that swept her off her feet and treated her like the bee’s knees. And princesses were elegant, beautiful, and always liked by everyone in those movies. We all know that’s not real life, but it sure is fun to dream! Sometimes life presents unbelievable opportunities that drop in my lap and I do… -
Picasso in Chicago
20 Apr 2013 | 8:42 amOne hundred years ago, the Art Institute of Chicago was the first US art museum to feature Picasso’s work. The endearing relationship between the Institute and the artist continues today. Now, until May 12, 2013, the museum is featuring a special exhibit, Picasso and Chicago. The collection includes more than 250 pieces of the artist’s creations representing nearly every media–paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, and ceramics. Check the website for special presentations. Pablo Picasso was a preeminent 20th century artist known for co-founding the Cubist movement. The exhibit…
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New upscale cruise line to launch in 2015
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Prize-winning national park photos
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Bay Area renaissance: SF's waterfront reinvented
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10 great places: A true Player flags favorite golf spots
17 May 2013 | 2:56 amIt takes more than long fairways to make a memorable golf course, says Gary Player, a championship golfer and course designer. -
Which do fliers fear more: Crying babies or smelly adults?
17 May 2013 | 1:51 amAirline passengers say they'd rather sit next to a crying baby than a smelly adult.
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T Magazine: Travel Essentials | The Fairgoer’s Guide to Venice’s Other Attractions
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In Transit Blog: In the Shadow of a Fortress, a Moveable Feast
17 May 2013 | 1:36 pmKotor, a historic city on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, is more steeped in authentic flavor than you’re likely to encounter in neighboring Croatia. -
Heads Up: In Louisville, a School for Spirits
17 May 2013 | 11:53 amThe gateway to Kentucky’s bourbon country is ensuring it maintains a reputation as a prime player in the spirits world. -
Check In: Hotels Warm Up With Local Accents
17 May 2013 | 11:49 amFor guests who like to spend the night in a place marbled with local flavor, these seven properties, from Maine to California, can accommodate. -
Bites: A Sense of Place, on the Plate
17 May 2013 | 11:49 amAt these four restaurants, from Miami Beach to Minnesota, regional flavors are layered with personal stories.
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Grantland Goes to the Iditarod
9 May 2013 | 4:09 amThis past March, Grantland sent writer Brian Phillips to follow the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Alaska’s famous 1000-mile feat of endurance, by bush plane. The resulting story, Out in the Great Alone, comes with all sorts of online design bells and whistles—embedded audio and video, and a map that updates itself as you scroll through the narrative. But what I liked best about it was its emphasis on place, not so much on the ins and outs of the race itself but on the landscapes and communities it passes through. Here’s Phillips: I took a walk through the village. Couple of… -
New Travel Book: ‘The Turk Who Loved Apples’
8 May 2013 | 5:30 amVeteran travel writer Matt Gross has just released his first book: The Turk Who Loved Apples, a collection of never-before-published stories about his life as a traveler. Gross is a former Frugal Traveler columnist for the New York Times—he’s also an occasional contributor to World Hum. The Portland Book Review calls his book “part memoir, part travel odyssey and part growing-up story,” and National Geographic’s Intelligent Travel blog has named it one of the best travel books to land in stores this spring. You can read an excerpt over at the New York Times. -
Chaos in Airworld? The 1981 PATCO Strike
7 May 2013 | 5:00 amIn the wake of last week’s sequester-driven air travel delays, Jalopnik looks back at a short-lived 1981 strike by the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, better known as PATCO. It’s a fascinating case study. Here’s writer Michael Ballaban: As soon as the strike began, airlines reported losing $30 million a day. PATCO predicted insanity, with planes crashing into each other, hundreds, perhaps thousands (millions? billions?) of flights cancelled, and women and children crying and men gnashing their teeth. The FAA began immediately to implement its contingency… -
AFAR Goes to Coffeeland
25 Apr 2013 | 5:58 amIn the latest AFAR, longtime World Hum contributor David Farley goes to the world’s caffeine heartland: Ethiopia. Here’s Farley: Coffee is to Ethiopia what hops are to Bohemia or grapes to Bordeaux. That is, coffee is almost everything, from the cornerstone of the community’s economic fortunes to the lifeblood of its social relations. Java drinking is so deeply rooted here that Azeb was dumbstruck that I could have lived 40 years on the planet never having seen what coffee looks like before it’s plucked, peeled, dried, roasted, and ground. Which is exactly why I was in… -
Consider the Hotel Breakfast Waffle
24 Apr 2013 | 3:23 amIn the Washington Post, veteran travel writer Tom Haines ponders the rise of the free hotel breakfast—specifically, the dominance of the DIY waffle maker—and what it means for travelers. “This is comfort without community,” he writes, “as the mood in these hotel breakfast rooms feels neither home nor away. There’s an isolation-among-the-crowd sense in the breakfast area that resembles that of an airline terminal: Everyone alone together while waiting to move on.” He goes on: It is worth considering the costs of this world of waffles all cooked from…
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Hospitality exchange - an alternative to home exchange vacations
16 May 2013 | 3:18 amAlthough home exchange (a direct swap of homes between two members, usually at the same time) is the most common choice of Home Base Holidays members, there are a number of other options (see details), including hospitality exchange. Hospitality exchange: offer hospitality in your home to an individual member, couple or family for agreed dates and, in turn, be hosted in their home at another time. What is included in a hospitality exchange is agreed between members but will, at a minimum, include bed and breakfast. Often additional meals will be part of the agreement. Many members who arrange… -
Is there a limit to the length of a home swap?
7 May 2013 | 1:32 amQ: Please could you let me know the maximum length of stay one could opt for on a home swap? Thank you. - Carol A: Although the majority of home swaps are for holiday periods of 1 – 4 weeks, there is no limit to the length of stay you can arrange as home exchange periods are agreed directly between the two members taking part. It can be more difficult finding exchanges for longer periods (especially when specific dates and location are needed as is often the case) but it can be done. It helps to join Home Base Holidays several months before the exchange dates you want (and actively contact… -
The Home Exchange Newsletter - Home Swappers, May 2013
5 May 2013 | 4:47 amThe May issue of Home Swappers Newsletter is now available. Topics: Featured listing: located in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico's outstanding colonial town Home swap tip: use good photos to make your offer stand out 'Cancel for any reason': travel insurance for home swappers Featured long term swap offer: Vancouver to London for 8 months Exclusive offer: Join a second home exchange agency for free Read articles in this issue in full and previous issues of Home Swappers Newsletter, in the Newsletter Archive. Subscribe to receive the newsletter as published. -
Home swap request: lovely English seaside for 2 weeks in Sydney
29 Apr 2013 | 4:52 amWould you like to stay in this lovely English seaside town? Just 30mins from Canterbury! Do you live in Sydney? Then how about arranging an exchange with a stylish 3 bedroom apartment in the pretty coastal town of Westgate-on-Sea. This lovely seaside town is only one hour from central London and half an hour to historic city of Canterbury. Dover is also only half an hour away for daytrips to France. When: 2-3 weeks during March 2014 Where: Sydney Click here to view full details of this exchange offer... -
Good quality photos to make your home swap offer stand out
21 Apr 2013 | 6:07 amExample of a good photo of a members home in Devon Good quality photos can be one of the best ways to make your home swap offer stand out. We've seen it numerous times where what is clearly a lovely home has been let down by photos displaying lots of clutter, dimly lit photos or worse... no photos at all! The good news is that you don't need to be professional photographer or have expensive equipment to take good photos of your home - just grab your point and shoot and follow the simple guidelines shown below. General Tips and Tricks Turn off the camera's date/time stamp. Don't use a flash…
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Interview with Lynn Crawford, Owner and Head Chef of Ruby Watchco
17 May 2013 | 5:49 amCelebrity chef Lynn Crawford has over 25 years of culinary experience, winning international awards as the Executive Chef of the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto and New York City. She is one of the most high-profile chefs in Canada and has been invited to cook, speak, and mentor chefs and food lovers across North America. Lynn opened Ruby [...]Interview with Lynn Crawford, Owner and Head Chef of Ruby Watchco is a post from A Luxury Travel Blog The post Interview with Lynn Crawford, Owner and Head Chef of Ruby Watchco appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog. -
Boutique Hotel Summit 2013
17 May 2013 | 4:52 amThe boutique hotel industry is an area which has shown considerable growth in recent years and seems to be going from strength to strength. If you happen to be involved in the industry and in London next week, then do get yourself along to the Boutique Hotel Summit. Sadly I can’t be there but A [...]Boutique Hotel Summit 2013 is a post from A Luxury Travel Blog The post Boutique Hotel Summit 2013 appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog. -
Recipe of the week: Home-made vanilla ice cream (Gelato alla vaniglia)
17 May 2013 | 1:53 amNothing says summer more than ice cream, and no one makes ice cream like the Italians! This authentic Italian recipe for vanilla ice cream may not be the healthiest, but you can rest assured that with actual vanilla bean pods, full-fat milk and full-fat cream, your homemade ice cream will be second to none. Once [...]Recipe of the week: Home-made vanilla ice cream (Gelato alla vaniglia) is a post from A Luxury Travel Blog The post Recipe of the week: Home-made vanilla ice cream (Gelato alla vaniglia) appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog. -
The Exumas: 3 suggestions for a luxurious Bahamas getaway
17 May 2013 | 12:56 amFor those wanting a luxurious Caribbean getaway, the Exumas Cays in the Bahamas have it all. Known for having some of the clearest blue waters in the Caribbean, the islands feature everything from grand resorts to yacht clubs to opulent yet intimate boutique properties. To help you plan a luxury getaway to the Exumas, here [...]The Exumas: 3 suggestions for a luxurious Bahamas getaway is a post from A Luxury Travel Blog The post The Exumas: 3 suggestions for a luxurious Bahamas getaway appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog. -
One shameful top tip to beat the queues at Disney World
16 May 2013 | 4:39 amOh dear. Words fail me with this one. If you are ever in Disney World and can’t bear to queue, there is a way around it – you can pay a premium and enjoy preferential treatment. Disney Tours offers a VIP guide and fast passes at rates ranging from $310 to $380 per hour. I [...]One shameful top tip to beat the queues at Disney World is a post from A Luxury Travel Blog The post One shameful top tip to beat the queues at Disney World appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.
