Archive for Category: "Off The Brochure"
Hidden Gems: Bermuda, Made in Bermuda
One might think that an island has to import almost everything, but Bermuda has a few surprising local products. There’s the Bermuda Perfumery in St. George’s, where visitors can observe how the perfumery’s one-of-a-kind scents are made. Another island original comes from bees. At Chartwell Apriary, you can learn first-hand from a man who calls [...]
Hidden Gems: Baja California Wine
When it comes to enjoying a drink in Mexico, many just order up a strong margarita. But while Mexico is the birthplace of tequila, it’s also the oldest wine culture in the Americas. Mexico’s largest wine-producing region, the Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California, has more than two dozen wineries spanning 133 square miles. Wine [...]
Hidden Gems: Glass Blowing In Baja California
There are plenty of souvenirs you can bring home from Baja California, but there are only a few that you can make for yourself. Welcome to the centuries-old Mexican tradition of glass blowing. In fact, the Blown Glass factory in Cabo San Lucas is the first and the oldest factory of its kind in Mexico. [...]
Hidden Gems: Bajamed, Baja California Cuisine
Here are two things you probably never associated: Tijuana and fine dining. It’s true, just south of the border is an exploding dining scene that goes far beyond tacos and churros (but save room those those too!). With the help of acclaimed Tijuana chef Javier Plascencia of Mision 19, Peter steps into the kitchen to [...]
Off The Brochure Travel Guide: Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, New York is not your typical vacation destination. While it lacks the common tourist allures––there are no beaches, mountains or vineyards––it is full of thriving independently owned restaurants, stores, theaters, and other attractions. Correspondent Shannon Krause offers a local’s tour of the city’s unique independent establishments. Schenectady (pronounced skuh-NECK-tuh-dee) doesn’t exactly roll off the [...]
Israel Travel: 10 Things About Israel You Probably Didn’t Know, Part Two
From deserts to nature reserves to green initiatives, a journey to Israel can encompass a lot more than you might expect. In part two of her roundup of 10 things you probably didn’t know about Israel, Jeanine Barone explores outdoor activities and under-the-radar cultural experiences. 5. Desert Adventures The Negev, a vast swath of arid [...]
Israel Travel: 10 Things About Israel You Probably Don’t Know
A trip to Israel often comes with a plethora of preconceptions. But there’s a side of Israel that even seasoned travelers may not know about. Jeanine Barone rounds up the first five of 10 things you never knew about Israel. You may envision a trip to Israel with some or all of the following: traditional [...]
Off The Brochure Travel Guide: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Five million or so tourists pass through San Juan, Puerto Rico every year, but relatively few bother to stay and look around. Lynn Langway shows them what they’re missing in this vibrant capital city. San Juan is a city that’s often visited, but seldom seen. Most travelers breeze through its bustling airport to board a [...]
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