October 24, 2006
Palma De Mallorca,Majorca, Balearic Islands
WINTER IS APPROACHING AND MY MIND HAS WANDERED TO PLACES WHERE I WOULD LIKE TO BE DURING THAT SEASON. HIGH ON MY LIST IS PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN.
Location: On the south coast at the centre of the wide Bay of Palma. International airport of Son Sant Joan is 5 miles east. (See Maps)(TOURISTIC CITY MAP .PDF FREE)
Telephone IDD code from UK: 00 34
Position: Built on undulating land, extending into pine-clad foothills to the west. Flatter agricultural land to the north and west. (Link)
General description: The island's capital city with a population of 325,000 and a sizeable port, Palma offers a rich mix of history, culture and nightlife. There is also ready access to the nearest resorts of Ca'n Pastilla (5 miles) and Cala Mayor (4 miles). Fascinating central area with narrow streets between the high walls of ancient buildings. This compact, easy to walk historic core of the city extends inland from the commercial port and the most prominent of landmarks - the cathedral (pics 360º:1-2-3)and royal palace. These fine monuments were built over the sacked remains of the Moorish Alcazar and mosque, razed to the ground when the Christians regained the island from the Moors. ( MALLORCAWEBSITE.COM)
October 22, 2006
Fares must rise to curb air travelAir fares should be increased to curb frivolous air travel, according to a report issued today
should be increased to curb frivolous air travel, according to a report issued today
... but airlines cut fares as oil price drops
Virgin and Singapore among airlines to reduce fuel surcharges, but BA is yet to budge
Melbourne's global gourmets
It may not have the glitz and glamour of Sydney, but Melbourne more than makes up for it with its café lifestyle, high culture and sports-loving attitude 18/10/06 12:06 AM(Globe and Mail)
Queen-sized holidays
Do new movies like Marie Antoinette and The Queen make you want to live -- or at least vacation -- like royalty? Deanna MacDonald visits the former home of a Laotian regent, a Tuscan castle complex, and other imperial residences that have been revamped to welcome paying commoners 14/10/06 11:24 AM (Globe and Mail)
It's up anchor and around the world on these cruises
Oct. 21, 2006. 01:00 AM (Toronto Star)
It's Bath time
Oct. 19, 2006. 10:28 AM The Romans were a clean lot, it seems, even when they travelled.
Channel your energies on these island golf gems
Oct. 21, 2006. 01:00 AM
JERSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS—While watching the Ryder Cup last month I couldn't help noticing that victorious European captain Ian Woosnam seemed to have grown about a foot over the three short days it took his boys to dismantle the U.S. side and retain the Cup at the K Club.
(Toronto Star)
London calling with AC flight pass
Oct. 21, 2006. 01:00 AM
Air Canada gone international with its "Flight Pass" deal. The new London Pass consists of six pre-paid, one-way trips between any destination across Canada and London Heathrow, and offers flexibility and value for frequent travellers to Britain.( Toronto Star)
A deal, maybe.
Catching some Rays
Oct. 21, 2006. 01:00 AM
GREEN TURTLE CAY, THE BAHAMAS—Brendal Stevens expertly eases his boat out of his dock at White Sound Harbour, then flashes a mischievous smile. (The Star)
I've done this. It is fun.
October 16, 2006
THEATRE On and Off the Great White Way in New York in October...The Phantom of the OperaRemember your first time? Now's the time to see the longest-running show on Broadway...for the first or the tenth time! Mamma Mia!A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!WickedAudiences are cheering for this new musical hit inspired by the beloved story of The Wizard of Oz!
The ProducersMel Brooks' humor rocketed this show to legendary status, winning the most Tonys in Broadway history!
ChicagoVaudeville killers Roxie and Velma face off in this Tony-winning razzle dazzle hit.
Movin' OutThis one-of-a-kind Tony winner tells an all-American story with the well-loved songs of a pop icon.
RentSee Drew Lachey as filmmaker Mark Cohen in this rockin' award-winning musical now through April 10.
The Lion KingDisney's beloved movie comes to brilliant life through the magic of Julie Taymor.
Beauty and the BeastA healthy dose of Disney magic makes this long-runner a favorite for family audiences.
42nd StreetTime is running out to see this acclaimed production of a musical theater legend!
The Clean HouseA great show at the Mitzi E.. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center
Vivian Beaumont TheaterThe Classic 'The Coast of Utopia' at this Lincoln Center Theater
more new york city theatre..
NEWYORK.COM'S 'Fabulous Fifty' Top 10 Lists! New York is the world's capitol of so many things, so who better than the World's Greatest WebsiteTM to assemble a fabulous list of the very best that New York has to offer.
more lists...
Museums in New York in October
There are about 80 museums in New York City. Most of them are in Manhattan, and nine of those museums are located along what's called Museum Mile, along Fifth Avenue; among the latter are Metropolitan, Guggenheim and Jewish Museums which you'll find below.click here for more..
Shopping Atlas: When in Rome, feast
The Campo de' Fiori is the classic tourist stop, for its photogenic locally grown fruit and flowers fit to brighten the most Spartan of hotel rooms. But the open-air market is no longer a trove of knockoff designer sunglasses and handbags -- it has recently become illegal not only to sell, but to buy fakes, and visitors who do so may be heavily fined. The European Union wants you to pay full price.
SPOIL SPORTS!
October 12, 2006
Going DutchGreetings from Amsterdam, where the locals' innate talent for taking the everyday and making it supercool has ushered in a new golden age of design (Travel and Leisure)
A Distant Shore
In search of the authentic Fiji? Discover a tropical Eden where dreamers and bare feet are always welcome (Travel and Leisure)
Planning ahead can be a real bonus
Oct. 12, 2006. 01:00 AM
Sunquest's 2007 Mediterranean Cruising brochure hits the stands this week with a "first come, first save" early booking bonus on the first 1,000 cabins.(Toronto Star)
Artists' solar energy
Oct. 12, 2006. 01:00 AM
Star columnist Peter Goddard travels along the Mediterranean coast, through a sun-drenched landscape that inspired a group of visionaries to change the course of modern art.
October 09, 2006
Q. What's Italian for 'A fitness team is meeting in the pub'?From Richard Owen
A. 'A fitness team is meeting in the pub' say Italians worried about the increasing invasion of English
An Italian academic has sounded the alarm over the “infiltration” of his national language by English terms — but admits that “the battle has probably already been lost”. (TIMES ONLINE)
Neighbourly New York
Saturday, June 26, 2004
Most visitors to New York will go to the top of the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the Chrysler Building, the grand shops on Fifth Avenue, and Radio City Music Hall. They will take away from the visit an impression of an awesomely large, monumental city. While that is an accurate impression, there is another New York, one that is smaller and downright neighbourly.
(GLOBE AND MAIL)
Top of the Rock to reopen in NYC
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
One of the best places to view Manhattan's urban landscape will reopen Nov. 1 in New York City. Top of the Rock, the historic observation deck on the roof of the 70-storey Rockefeller Center, has been redesigned with major improvements such as a glass ceiling and panels of floor-to-ceiling non-glare safety glass. The 360-degree view includes a panorama of Central Park and clear sightings of Times Square, the Chrysler Building (pictured above), the Hudson and East Rivers, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. (GLOBE AND MAIL)
Skyline meets fly line in NYC
Saturday, June 17, 2006
To the list of exotic destinations coveted by globetrotting anglers, add New York Harbour. Fishermen who spare no cost or hardship to stalk bonefish in the Bahamas, tarpon in Costa Rica and billfish in Baja can now hunt striped bass beneath the Statue of Liberty and false albacore within sight of Deno's Wonder Wheel Park at Coney Island. (GLOBE AND MAIL)
When in Rome, feast
This historic city has become a centre for culinary abandon (GLOBE AND MAIL)
St. Petersburg says it all"
Second city" first for Russian art, elegance and historyGlorious on one block, dismal on the next, St. Petersburg is a chalice holding the extremes of Russia's history. (TORONTO SUN)
ISN'T THE SECOND AMENDMENT GREAT FOR DEMOCRACY! EVERY 13-YEAR OLD IN THE U.S.A. CAN HAVE AN AK-47 - IT IS THE LAW.
Boy, 13, open fires in school
Oct. 9, 2006. 12:41 PM
A 13-year-old student in a Missouri town fired an AK-47 inside his middle school Monday morning after confronting two others students and his principal, but no one was injured, authorities said.
October 05, 2006
SPOTLIGHT ON... SPOTLIGHT ON...Free tours, free jazz,, free dancing, free movies or how to have quality time in New York City... Here's what NewYork.com picked out for you. For your own selection and more info on the events below go to click here
Here is our "Top 10 Broadway Shows" List from the NEWYORK.COM 'Fabulous Fifty'!:
1) The Producers Mel Brooks' humor rocketed this show to legendary status, winning the most Tonys in Broadway history!
2) The Lion King Disney's beloved movie comes to brilliant life through the magic of Julie Taymor.
3) Mamma Mia! A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
4) The Phantom of the Opera Remember your first time? Now's the time to see the longest-running show on Broadway...for the first or the tenth time!
5) Wicked Audiences are cheering for this new musical hit inspired by the beloved story of The Wizard of Oz!
6) Chicago Vaudeville killers Roxie and Velma face off in this Tony-winning razzle dazzle hit.
7) Rent Catch this legendary muscial on stage before it hits the big screen this fall. Rent is the smash hit musical that's infusing and reinventing Broadway nightly with its own brand of youthful energy.
8) Hairspray This tuneful Tony-winning triumph is just as big as the hairdos that inspired it! With big girls, big hair, and even bigger laughs, comes Hairspray, a splashy new musical based on the 1988 John Waters film that starred Divine and a then-unknown Ricki Lake.
9) Beauty and the Beast A healthy dose of Disney magic makes this long-runner a favorite for family audiences.
10) Movin' Out This one-of-a-kind Tony winner tells an all-American story with the well-loved songs of a pop icon.
Here is our "Top 10 Coffee Houses" List from the NEWYORK.COM 'Fabulous Fifty'!:
1) Starbucks-There is over 100 Starbucks locations in Manhattan.You can always find a good cup of coffee (hot or iced) frappucinos, cappuccinos and lattes. Carries a broad selection of beans in a variety of roasts also has assorted pastries and biscotti to satisfy your sweet tooth. A nice place to chat with a friend or simply sit and read a book. They also carry gift items such as packages of chocolates, coffee mugs, and coffee accessories. 1290 Third Ave. New York, NY 10021 (and seemingly everywhere else in New York)
2) Dunkin' Donuts-Like creating a fine wine, there are countless steps involved in producing coffee; and Dunkin' Donuts coffee experts travel around the globe to ensure quality at each turn. Dunkin' Donuts is America's largest retailer of coffee-by-the-cup, serving nearly 1 billion cups of brewed coffee each year. Dunkin' Donuts serves a variety of doughnuts, muffins, bagels, coffees and fruit drinks. 2 Penn Plaza New York, NY 10121
3) Le Cafe at L'Occitane-This French cafe features coffees organic breads and pastries, brunch, gourmet open-faced sandwiches and salads, baker's pizzas, and wine and beer daily. 92 Prince St. New York, NY 10012
4) Grey Dog's Coffee- This slightly ramshackle, colorful cafe evokes instant nostalgia-right down to a Green Peace t-shirted waiter, it's just like a favorite college cafe of old. The tomato, chicken and artichoke soup is excellent other great items on the menu include New England clam chowder, winter veggie stew and steak chili. 33 Carmine Street New York, NY 10014
5) Sensuous Bean- House brands of special coffees and blends to suit every taste. They also carry a large selection of rare and exotic teas. Once you have purchased 10 pounds of coffee you will receive one pound of coffee free. 66 W 70th St. New York, NY 10023
6) Lexington Coffee Shop- The service is great, the staff treat everyone like a long lost friend, plus the food and coffee are breath taking and will give anyone an energy boost!! 125 E 23rd St, Between Park Ave S & Lexington Ave New York, NY 10010
7) Maxmile Cafe- Serves Cappuccinos, Mochaccinos and Cafe Lattes daily. Other menu favorites include salad platters, bagels with lox and cream cheese, homemade lasagna and a variety of baked goods. 642 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 11209
8) Dean & Deluca- Cappuccino, pastries, and salads. Nestled in Ian Schrager's Paramount Hotel and Rockefeller Center. The television show Felicity main character worked here, the set was actually based upon the SoHo cafe. And the flagship cafe has become the silent star of The Today Show. The offerings extend the culinary excellence that emanates from their parent SoHo store, with a variety of the best coffees, teas and pastries available in the city. 9 Rockefeller Center New York, NY , SoHo Store 560 Broadway (at Prince Street), and New York, NY 10012
9) Kudo Beans-This is one of the best cafes in New York City! All the employees are kind and always go the extra mile to help you get your coffee the way you want it. This cafe has an overall great atmosphere. 49 1st Ave. New York, NY 10003
10) Eureka Joe-Everything for the coffee addict in you, great coffee, indulgent sweet treats and delicious sandwiches. Wine served in the evenings to accompany the free live music. 168 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010
Hip meets history
Hip meets history
Lower East Side is being touted as Manhattan's up-and-coming neighbourhood, writes Susan Pigg
Aug. 19, 2006. 01:00 AM
SUSAN PIGG (Torontoi Star)
New York City is a great place to visit any time of year, except maybe Winter.
Here goes the neighbourhood
Here goes the neighbourhood
Walking with Chafin Elliott shows you the old Harlem ain't what it used to beGreeter gives newcomers an insider's look at his New York
Aug. 24, 2006. 10:45 AM (Toronto Star)
Sniffing out some raw facts about good health
Some health tips for travellers, from Jamaica.
Hunting for buried treasures
Oct. 5, 2006. 10:14 AM
Intrepid trifolau and their dogs scour the forest for rare and expensive white truffles, John Moore writes. Most searches take place at night to hide the location of gourmet delights.
(Toronto Star)
October 02, 2006
Elephant kills British honeymooner in KenyaOct. 2, 2006. 12:37 PM
ANTHONY MITCHELL
ASSOCIATED PRESS
NAIROBI, Kenya — An elephant trampled and killed a British man on his honeymoon in Kenya, officials said Monday.
Patrick Smith, 34, was killed in front of his wife, Julie, in the Masai Mara National Reserve on Sunday, officials said. His wife managed to leap out of the way.
"He was trampled by an elephant while on a nature trail with his wife," said Connie Maina, spokeswoman for the Kenya Wildlife Service. "This is a terrible accident.''
The couple had been married for just a week, Maina added.
They had arrived in Kenya for their honeymoon and were staying at the luxury Richard's Camp lodge in the game reserve. The camp is on the edge of a forest in the Masai Mara conservation area, about 160 kilometres southwest of the capital, Nairobi.
October 01, 2006
Paris style that's on the inside Museum des Arts
Circus Maximus set for an overhaul
Get a room in... Palma
David Wickers finds five of the best places to stay for all budgets on a break in the gorgeous Majorcan capital
Tourism slump worries US
The sharp decline in visitors to the US since 9/11 has been blamed on the country's strict entry rules
US relaxes hand baggage rules
Change to bag rules will confuse UK travellers heading to the US, says Ginny McGrath
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