EElizabeth Thorpe of Poshbrood shared her exciting plans to go to Dordogne over Spring Break with me last night; our conversation reminded me how much I adore this region of France. It’s not widely known... Read more »
2010 Trends - Noteworthy - Africa & Travel Search
It’s an unwritten rule of life that the rich and the famous get all the love and attention. It’s no different in the world of travel - where famed destinations like Paris, London and New York get all the visitors and the press... Read more »
Games Around the World: Pass the Pigs
Date: February 3rd, 2012 @ 19:38
For the last two years on the first of the month, Travel Wonders has featured a drink of the month, iconic to a certain country or region. This year in a similar manner, I am going to feature games around... Read more »
NATJA Announces 2011 Winners
Date: February 3rd, 2012 @ 16:36
The complete roster of North American Travel Journalists Association award winners was announced this week. National Geographic Traveler took the grand prize for top travel publication, while Andrew McCarthy... Read more »
Plenty Of Hotels Just Opened Up for London 2012
Date: February 3rd, 2012 @ 13:45
More than 120,000 additional room nights at more than 200 hotels are now available to be booked by travelers still planning on hopping the pond for the Olympic Games this summer. Read More →
4 Vacations Facebook’s New Millionaires Should Take
Date: February 3rd, 2012 @ 13:10
Where should the newly-minted millionaires of Facebook go on vacation? Read More →
Name that airport …
Date: February 3rd, 2012 @ 13:10
Here is this week's "name that airport" photo. Read More →
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: February 3rd, 2012 @ 13:00
Rio de Janeiro’s famous statue of Christ the Redeemer is located on the top of Corcovado mountain. It’s a symbol of the city and of Brazil, and a visit to the top of the hill to see it up close... Read more »
Beautiful Capitola - California’s Oldest Beach
Date: February 3rd, 2012 @ 11:42
Beautiful Capitola - California's Oldest Beach One of the most charming and family friendly beaches in California One of the most charming and family friendly beaches in California is also the oldest... Read more »
#FriFotos: It Takes A Village…
Date: February 3rd, 2012 @ 11:29
This week’s #FriFotos* theme is VILLAGES, and Sweden boasts a lot of them – as people who have seen The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo can attest. Smögen is one such place, a thriving “summer town”... Read more »
Hollywood Swingin’
Date: February 3rd, 2012 @ 09:52
I've been humming Hollywood Swingin' – the old Kool And The Gang song – all night. I thought I'd share it just so there's someone else who has it embedded in their brain, compelling you to run out... Read more »


