“Now is the time to visit Cuba” – Stephen Hunter Jen Savedra August 5, 2015 5783 By Jen Savedra, Editor – Travel Industry Today In a conversation with Stephen Hunter recently, the Sunwing Group president and CEO focused on Cuba. “These are exciting times,” he said, “there is a lot going...
Lake Placid’s Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort Peter Kerr July 16, 2015 9344 Family owned and operated, this Lake Placid resort with a commitment to good environmental practices has discovered that ‘Green’ business is good business. Purchased in 1974 by Winfried and Stefanie Holderied,...
Exploring the home of Moby Dick Matthew Elder July 9, 2015 6589 Visit to Herman Melville’s Arrowhead provides a 19th century farm experience The Berkshires was home to a number of 19th-century novelists, notably Herman Melville, author of many novels, notably Moby Dick, Ty...
Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow highlight Berkshires’ summer performing arts line-up Matthew Elder July 6, 2015 7660 Ozawa Hall interior Photo: Steve Rosenthal The Berkshires are perhaps best known for Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an accompanying music festival. This year marks the 75th...
Saratoga is a great place to stop to and from New York City mikecohen July 4, 2015 6056 SARATOGA SPRINGS: We are developing a new routine when travelling to New York City these days. Get across the border late in the day, stop off mid-way overnight and get an early start the following morning. Las...
Upper Canada Playhouse opener is a hilarious look at small town weddings The Montrealer June 25, 2015 7335 Morrisburg’s Upper Canada Playhouse kicks off its summer season with a show that’s all about weddings. But in their opening comedy, Stag and Doe, everything goes wrong for two couples getting ready to tie the k...
Dave & Buster’s and Cheesecake Factory represent two more reasons to stop in Albany mikecohen June 9, 2015 10122 ALBANY, NEW YORK- For my family, fabulous shopping at the Crossgates Mall and the Colonie Center always served as incentives to spend some time in the New York Capital City of Albany (www.albanyny.org/Visitors)...
Foodie tour of the Rhône-Alpes Michele Peterson June 5, 2015 8005 Cycle route Annecy As someone who spends much of her time behind a computer there’s nothing quite as satisfying as being able to boast that I cycled the French Alps. The fact that I’m pedaling an electric b...
Hospitality in the Berkshires Matthew Elder May 14, 2015 9516 A short list of where to stay and dine in The Berkshires Sumptuous accommodations at Cranwell The scenic and historic Berkshires deserve at least a few days to fully appreciate the region’s beauty and ric...
Bountiful Berkshires: World-class arts amid the New England hills Matthew Elder May 13, 2015 6886 A vacation foray south of the border to the mountains of Vermont or New York suggests outdoor recreation, a cozy country inn or mountain lodge, and perhaps a bit of shopping. Art and culture would seem a differ...