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Verizon Blackberry Storm Excellent on the Road

November 16th, 2009 · No Comments

In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace of smart phones, the Blackberry Storm from Verizon raises the bar with several unique features. Its compact form fits comfortably in the hand or pocket with minimal external controls to mar its sleek solid feel and sleek design. With the screen lock enabled, the phone fit comfortably into a pocket [...]

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The City of Sails: a welcome antidote for jetlag

November 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

Article and photos by Josette King
After the seemingly endless night flight from the United States, watching Auckland, New Zealand, sparkle beneath the plane in the early morning sunshine felt like an especially crisp breath of fresh air. The City of Sails, as Auckland is called, immediately delivered on its nickname. Built on a narrow stretch [...]

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Coba and Ek Balam, Riviera Maya newest sites

October 19th, 2009 · No Comments

By Andrea de Gosztonyi-McRae and Doug McRae and photos by Andrea de Gosztonyi-McRae
Tucked away in the jungles of the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, Coba and Ek Balam are ancient Mayan ruins that are only just being discovered. As majestic as Chichen Itza, these two archaeological sites are only just coming into their own.
Ek Balam is [...]

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Restaurant Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenee for a superlative dining experience

September 21st, 2009 · No Comments

When it comes to over the top, superlative dining experiences Alain Ducasse and his team delivered at the eponymous restaurant at the Plaza Athenee Hotel in Paris, France. There our team rediscovered the allure of this well known restaurant.
While noteworthy meals are one of the attractions of Europe’s favorite tourist city, it was the combination [...]

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Inspired chef, enthusiastic team reached culinary heights

August 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment

By Elena del Valle and photos by Gary Cox
A fabulous dining experience for me is a combination of several things: extraordinary food that makes my heart sing with every bite, a harmonious wine pairing that enhances the dishes, professional and attentive staff who do their best to make the meal special, and a pleasant environment [...]

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