Dec 27, 2009

397

Excellent French Cuisine in Old San Juan Bodega Chic - Old San Juan, PR, United States view map As historic and charming as Old San Juan is, it is also, predictably, well, touristy. And that means restaurants aimed at tourists (read: pizza! again and again and again!). OK it isn't that bad, but finding a place to eat where an international ... read more Posted 342 days ago in Restaurant Reviews | Comments

Awesome Ski Packages at the Sunnyside Sunnyside Hotel - Tahoe City, CA, United States view map Though notorious for their summertime weekend cocktail boating extravaganzas, the Sunnyside hotel is also well worth checking out during the ski season, when they offer great package deals with extremely discounted lift tickets. AND, it should be noted ... read more Posted 366 days ago in Hotel Reviews | Comments

Learning to surf at Cowell's Beach in Santa Cruz Cowell's Beach - Santa Cruz, CA, United States view map So, you've come to Northern California and you want to surf, eh? Well, you are in luck. Cowell's Beach in Santa Cruz is supposedly THE best place to learn how to surf in all of California. Yes I find that difficult to believe as well, but it has been said ... read more Posted 575 days ago in Activities | Comments

Odd Shrimp (Gambas) and Sherry in Madird Gambas and Sherry in Madrid - Madrid, CA, Spain view map One of my favorite places in Madrid is this tiny restaurant that serves only shrimp (gambas) in oil, along with sherry. Nothing else. You order up your shrimp and sherry and stand at the bar... very simple. But really great... they fry up the shrimp in ... read more Posted 696 days ago in Restaurant Reviews | Comments

Rent a castle! The Landmark Trust (castle rentals) - Berkshire, United Kingdom view map This company lets you rent castles and cathedrals in the UK. Pretty amazing! Posted 722 days ago in Hotel Reviews | Comments

Pelican Inn Pub and Hotel Pelican Inn - Muir Beach, CA, United States view map The Pelican Inn is a great spot to have an authentic pub lunch, traditional English dinner or just a pint Guinness. Located about 300 yards from Muir beach and right off of highway 1, it is (somewhat of) a mecca for hikers, bikers and beach goers who need ... read more Posted 786 days ago in Restaurant Reviews | Comments

Cabo Azul Resort Luxury Hotel Cabo Azul Resort - Los Cabos, CA, Mexico view map Cabo Azul is a new (Sept 2007) high end resort located just outside of San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. As of March 2008, the hotel was half built, which is why the rates are currently very reasonable. The fact that it is half built should not deter anyone it ... read more Posted 787 days ago in Hotel Reviews | Comments

Batofar Paris Club on a Boat Club Batofar - Paris, CA, France view map Batofar is a hipster club in Paris, located on a boat in the Seine. Not your average europop disco, the Batofar caters to people in the musical know by presenting experimental hip hop, glitch, rock and techno acts as well as DJs. Being that the club is ... read more Posted 787 days ago in Bar and Club Reviews | Comments