There’s a bold dining revolution going on in the South. And three cities are helping to lead that revolution. Charleston. New Orleans. Atlanta. To experience the charm of these three cities as well as their foodie scenes, consider a Yankee Holidays City Getaways Package. These three day vacation packages are…
Celebrity Cruises has recently announced they will replace Formal Nights with what they are calling “Evening Chic”. While less is intended to be less dressy than Formal attire, Evening Chic is dressier than Smart Casual. What is Evening Chic attire? For women, it is a cocktail dress or skirt, pants,…
Buckhead is an upscale and chic community located only a few miles from downtown Atlanta. In a wonderful mix of old and new, Buckhead is home to tree-lined neighborhoods and wooded estates as well as high-rise luxury condominiums. Full of luxury shopping, fine dining, vibrant nightlife, lavish hotels and excellent…
Call it “Paris of the East” or “megacity of the new millennium”, this energetic, confident and uninhibited metropolis is really quite a youngster. Following the British victory over China in the First Opium War (1842) and while already active in Hong Kong, the British established a settlement along the banks…
After a very quick day in Xi’an, we’re back to the airport ready to board a flight to Hangzhou. Hangzhou may not be destination familiar to international visitors however is it one of the most important tourist cities in China, with many visitors coming from Shanghai which only about 100…
Seven Seas Explorer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ highly anticipated new ship, celebrated a major construction milestone as it was floated out of the building dock at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa. Construction will now focus on completing Seven Seas Explorer’s interior spaces including its opulent suites, elegant lounges and gourmet restaurants.…
Our last day in Beijing begins with a walk around Tiananmen Square with seemingly endless lines of Chinese visitors waiting to see the National Museum of China and Memorial Hall, the final resting spot of former Chairman Mao Zedong. Outside China, this location undoubtedly brings to mind the 1989 pro-democracy…
Leaving the Four Seasons at 8:30AM, we’re on the way to the Great Wall today, about 2 hours north. Our destination is a bit further than other tour companies use, but should also provide a quieter, less crowded access point. Arriving early (which is unheard of with Beijing traffic), we’re…
After touching down at Beijing Capital International Airport, we’re greeted by airport VIP staff to assist with our immigration and customs clearance. This tiny, delicate looking woman keeps us nearly running behind her as she sprints down the hallways. At luggage claim, she insists on helping us load all three heavy…
After about 13 hours onboard our Japan Airlines Dreamliner we touch down at KIX – Kansai International Airport, 24 miles southwest of central Osaka and built on a man-made island in Osaka Bay. After clearing immigration and customs, we are met and shuttled to an awaiting mini-van for the 70…
