Central Park is about half a mile wide, two and a half miles long and could accommodate over 550 soccer fields.   That makes it one of the world’s largest urban public parks and it is found smack bang in the middle of the…

  Away from the hustle and bustle of London’s many illustrious landmarks you can discover its literary past and present.  Many famous novelists and playwrights are associated with London, where they found inspiration for their works, such as the long departed Charles Dickens, Arthur…

When you are planning your vacation, how do you decide between a land tour and a cruise?  If you have a tendency for seasickness, panic if you are in the open sea, or harbor a deep fear of being on a sinking ship, a…

Maybe it’s the English weather with its fair share of rainy days and grey skies but historically the English have never been renowned for their outdoor café culture. This is at odds with their southern European cousins who seem to spend a great deal…

It’s safe to say that the Italians know how to produce great wine and the wonderful Italian custom is to drink wine with dinner in preference to soda or beer. They are spoilt for choice with hearty, full-bodied reds, fruity light whites or for…

Many of us think of Boston and vaguely remember something about a tea party a long time ago.  In fact the sweetly named Boston Tea Party was a destructive uprising against the Tea Tax in 1773.  This city of only 600,000 inhabitants has had…

If you are a bit of a food fanatic and enjoy a great day out, don’t miss the ever popular annual Taste of Chicago festival from July 10 – 14, 2013.  This is not only Chicago’s biggest event but is now the largest food…

If you love shopping, then Paris is the place for you.  It’s the fashion capital of the world and boasts the title of the birthplace of haute couture.  If you want to purchase clothes so you can emulate the sophisticated chic of the Parisians…

When you’re planning an idyllic getaway to New York City, here is your fail-safe plan of action to keep the flames of romance burning brightly. Delectable Restaurants:  For French cuisine at its very finest, head to Daniel and soak up the elegance and impeccable…

    London is renowned for its many historic landmarks, Queen Elizabeth II, Big Ben, red uniformed guards and its old fashioned, red double-decker buses.  The city is full of tradition and when you are planning to visit London to soak up some of…