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With Borders Closed Powder Enthusiasts Head to Alaska for the Ultimate Backcountry Experience OUTSIDE OF ANCHORANGE, ALASKA — The backcountry is on everyone’s minds this year as thoughts of social distancing surround conversations of the ski season. As Europe and Canada trips are off the table for the foreseeable future, avid skiers are seeking out […]
By George Christopher Thomas, Travel Writer FAIRBANKS, ALASKA – The discovery of Fairbanks came about as a bit of a lark, as the old-timers say, during the gold rush at the turn of the century. The boat carrying E.T. Barnette could not transverse the waters any further upstream, and dropped the town’s future first mayor […]
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — The Hotel Alyeska first opened its doors to guests in 1994. Today, the chateau style hotel set in a lush valley surrounded by mountain peaks, hanging glaciers and ocean views has truly come into its own. Overall, the underlying design concept for the hotel and resort revolved around integrating Native elements and […]
LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM — Combining luxury with individuality on a grand scale, The Mayfair Townhouse is a unique addition to the capital’s hotel scene. Comprised of 15 Georgian Townhouses in a prized location just moments from Green Park, this fairytale oasis features four elegant accommodation options ranging from stylish rooms to luxurious multi-room options, including […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced additional members of the White House senior staff. These diverse, experienced, and talented individuals demonstrate that the president and vice president-elect are building an administration that looks like America and is ready to deliver results for working families on day one. “These […]
The son of Mexican immigrants who worked as a cook and a house cleaner, Secretary of State Alex Padilla will become the first Latino United States Senator to represent California A former Los Angeles City Councilman and State Senator, Padilla has been elected twice statewide as California Secretary of State, becoming the first Latino to […]
By George C. Thomas, Travel Writer PAIA, MAUI, HAWAII – If you like chilling and getting away from it all, then the Lumeria Yoga Retreat on Maui is the place for you. Having never really done yoga, I thought this would be a great place to get indoctrinated into the practice. After all, those people […]
By George C. Thomas, Travel Writer LAHAINA, MAUI, HAWAII – If you like great food, delicious drinks, and a party atmosphere while you are on vacation, then Fleetwood’s On Front Street is the place to be. Although it is technically a restaurant owned by a Rockstar in Maui, you would be pleasantly surprised at the […]
By George C. Thomas, Travel Writer KAANAPALI BEACH, MAUI, HAWAII – After a morning of golf, there is no better activity than spending time on an afternoon whale watching excursion. On one of our press trips pre-pandemic times we had a lovely evening with Teralani and their locally famous dinner cruise. Throughout the course of […]
By George C. Thomas, Golf Writer KAANAPALI, MAUI, HAWAII – On one of the most beautiful islands in the world, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, is an exceptional golf course. The Kaanapali Kai is the sister course of the Royal Kaanapali Golf Course, if you have the time I suggest playing both. But […]
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