Feb 07, 2011 10:31 - By: Britt Reints
It seems that Washington DC loves a reason to have a festival. They’ll even go so far as to have multiple festivals going on at the same time!
This year, just as La Dolce DC is getting underway, the 2011 National Cherry Blossom Festival will also begin in the capital city.
What is the National Cherry Blossom Festival?
The annual celebration coincides with the blossoming of the 3,000 cherry trees that were given to the United States by Japan in 1912 as a sign of friendship and goodwill. Yes, that was about 20 years before Japan bombed the United States at Pearl Harbor. But that gesture is still celebrated each year when those 3,000 cherry trees bloom around the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park.
Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in DC
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Feb 06, 2011 13:03 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Sweet Saturdays at Garfield Park Conservatory
Sweetness really does grow on trees and you’ll learn exactly how during the annual Sweet Saturdays event at Chicago’s Garfield Park Conservatory. Visitors get to sample facts, flavors and fun as they discover the origins of sweet treats like vanilla, ginger and chocolate. Get ready to sniff and snack for hours as you move around the conservatory’s maze of plants and flowers. Read More »
Feb 04, 2011 17:31 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
The sunset view at The Landings
Whipping up a meal with a bunch of jerks may not sound like paradise to you but when you discover that “Cooking With Jerks” is actually a gourmet cooking class at The Landings Resort in St. Lucia, you realize that you’re about to experience a whole new level of enjoyment. Spicy jerk seasonings is an essential ingredient for many Caribbean dishes and expert The Landings chefs will demonstrate exactly how it’s done. Read More »
Feb 04, 2011 9:30 - By: Tiffany Joyce
The ubiquitous saguaro cacti of the Arizona desert.
The great thing about living in the Phoenix area is that in the winter we only have to experience snow if we want to. Snow is an outright novelty reserved for the adventurous who wish to travel the two- to five-hour drive to get to elevations that receive snowfall. Otherwise, for the most part we enjoy balmy temperatures and only the occasional rainstorm. So, if you’re currently stuck in a snow drift and craving a non-arctic getaway, might I recommend a visit to Arizona? Here are eight great winter activities to do in the state.
One – Visit Kartchner Caverns State Park. The caves have a year-round average temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Check out this article for more information.
Two – Stroll among the shops of Old Town Scottsdale. Sunny days get up into the high 60′s in the winter, and there’s no slush on the sidewalks! Take a look at this article for more information.
Three – Hike the Superstition Wilderness. Take a stab at finding the Lost Dutchman’s hidden stash of gold!
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