NYC Wants Your Love Story
March 5, 2010 | Written by ITKT Media Partners
CALLING ALL LOVERS: I LOVE NEW YORK WANTS TO SHARE YOUR STORY ON FILM. Ultimate New York Romance Stories Sought
NEW YORK, March 5, 2010 – Romance in New York has been captured in countless Hollywood productions. Now, amateur filmmakers can have their love immortalized with I LOVE NEW YORK’s new competition to discover the best New York State love story. I LOVE NEW YORK (www.iloveny.com), New York State’s tourism... [Read more]
New York’s First Wall Street Hotel, the Andas
February 26, 2010 | Written by Inka Piegsa-Quischott
If you thought, that Wall Street is deserted after dark and on weekends when all the money-spinning worker bees have gone home, think again. The area has become very lively at all hours, with new bars, clubs and restaurants springing up everywhere. Taking advantage of this new development, Hyatt has opened the first ever hotel with an address directly on Wall Street, i.e. the Andaz located at 75 Wall Street.
The... [Read more]
Circling Manhattan
February 24, 2010 | Written by Inka Piegsa-Quischott
Someone who, like me, comes to New York for the first time, can probably be forgiven for thinking about a train when asked if she wants to go on the Circle Line. That term is in fact the name of a wonderful boat ride around the island of Manhattan no visitor to New York should miss, even in such low temperatures as I experienced last week. It was bitter cold, ice covered part of the Hudson River, but on the water we went... [Read more]
Writing on the Snake River with Annick Smith
February 3, 2010 | Written by ITKT Media Partners
Fishtrap Offers Writing Adventure on Snake River with author Annick Smith
For the second year, Oregon literary nonprofit Fishtrap teams up with Winding Waters River Expeditions to offer an adventure in writing on the Snake River in Hells Canyon. From August 26-31, 2010, Writing On the River floats members of a wilderness workshop through a classroom setting much larger than most students are used to. The visual... [Read more]
Amarghosa Opera House and Hotel
January 16, 2010 | Written by Matt Scott
It was almost 100 degrees and very humid, when we left Las Vegas en-route to Death Valley, “We’re not camping tonight are we?” said Claire, as more of a statement than a question. I had no reluctance in agreeing as I turned on the air con and headed out onto the Strip.
Almost every national park in America has a line of hotels, restaurants, gas stations and other amenities leading up to the main entrance... [Read more]
Crossing Worlds in Arizona
November 22, 2009 | Written by Virginia Foley
There are no passport checks, no immigration lines and no border patrol, yet to enter the remote desert land of Southeast Arizona is truly a crossing of worlds. This is where one of the oldest civilizations in North America lives, where ancient culture and traditions, spirituality and mythology form one continuous link from past to present.
If you are ready to leave behind our world of consumerism, excess, technology,... [Read more]
Art in the City, Denver
November 18, 2009 | Written by Jenny Block
Denver is a very arty city. A number of public art pieces can be found throughout downtown and the Denver Art Museum is massive. I only had the chance to check out the contemporary and modern floors, but I was, well, floored. They most memorable piece is an installation of a restaurant full of tables set for dinner all painted red. The floor, the walls, the vases on the tables, the chairs. Everything in the exhibit was... [Read more]
Swimming the Denver Aquarium
November 16, 2009 | Written by Jenny Block
The Denver Aquarium is not enormous. We did it in about an hour and a half. But it’s got some really cool features. You can actually dive with the sharks or snorkel with the fish in massive tanks that are the very same one aquarium guests come to view. So, when people are in them, the show is even better! They have three tigers who love to swim.
Or who at least used to love to swim. The aquarium had to lower... [Read more]
A Taste of Cleveland
November 13, 2009 | Written by Jennifer Rhodes
It’s early Friday morning and Cleveland’s West Side Market is already bustling. Here, four days a week, over 100 vendors hock their wares from just-harvested produce and artisan cheeses to freshly made pasta and made-from-scratch pastries. Wafting out of each vendor’s space is a different, tantalizing aroma: the comforting smell of freshly baked bread, the autumnal fragrance of newly picked apples, the unmistakable... [Read more]
More than Rocks and Rockets in Denver
November 5, 2009 | Written by Jenny Block
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is huge and truly needs a full day to explore in its entirety. We only had a few hours. So we carefully chose what we would see. Expedition Health was really interesting. I got to see what I would look like at age 70 (Not good.) and go on a virtual hike. We were able to check all of our vital signs and learn more than I ever wanted to know about bodily functions. My ten-year-old was... [Read more]
Four Seasons in an Endless Summer Setting
November 5, 2009 | Written by Dawna L. Robertson
Despite its Endless Summer image, Hawaii does have four distinct seasons. In this case, however, it’s Four Seasons – Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Four Seasons Resort Hawaii at Hualalai, Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay and Four Seasons Lanai: The Lodge at Koele.
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting each of these beauties, with my most recent stay at the Four Seasons Resort Maui that’s perched on a white-sand... [Read more]
Cambria Suites, Denver — Color Me Surprised
November 2, 2009 | Written by Jenny Block
I made a really great discovery just outside of Denver, Colorado. I stayed in a hotel in Aurora called Cambria Suites. I had no idea what to expect. But I sure liked it there. The staff was amazingly friendly and called us by name right from the get go. The place has a real modern look. I had heard that they were interested in appealing to the twenty or thirty something business set and I believe they’re off on exactly... [Read more]
Fringe Dwelling in Provincetown
September 6, 2009 | Written by Jayne B. Stearns
Jutting into the Atlantic and looking from the air like an angry fist raised toward heaven, Provincetown (or Ptown), Massachusettes, is instead a haven for ethnic, artistic, religious and sexual tolerance. It is where the fringes of society become the majority and in addition, owns bragging rights to some of the best beaches and seafood in the World. It may be at the ‘end’ geographically, but it is first in many things... [Read more]
Luxury in the Mountains of Virginia
September 6, 2009 | Written by Jenny Block
It certainly wasn’t the first place that came to mind when I decided I wanted to take my mom on a short holiday. But considering it was a weekend marked by quiet, classic luxury. It should have been. Keswick Hall, tucked away in the mountains of Charlottesville, is an elegant Orient Express property. With only 48 rooms, the architecturally stunning mansion offers the kind of gracious living typical of the small Virginia... [Read more]
The Jaws Bridge of Martha’s Vineyard
September 5, 2009 | Written by Sabina Lohr
This summer day, like all summer days, the ordinarily still waters beneath the American Legion Memorial Bridge on Martha’s Vineyard are alive with the splashes of people hopping off the railing and plunging into the Atlantic Ocean. Primarily adolescents partake of the island tradition of leaping off this little bridge on the road between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs. But sometimes adults like to throw themselves into... [Read more]
Fall Festivals in Arizona
August 27, 2009 | Written by ITKT Media Partners
(MESA, Ariz) – Set among the fiery sunsets of the Sonoran Desert, the city of Mesa is known for its amazing weather, quaint dining, and ample shopping opportunities in a thriving arts district. Mesa Arts and Culture’s fall festivals provide the perfect entertainment for the entire family during a relaxing visit to Arizona.
Featured by Cookie Magazine on Good Morning America as one of the top fall festivals in... [Read more]
Florida Festivals & Events
August 26, 2009 | Written by ITKT Media Partners
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (August 7, 2009) – Summer is winding down, temperatures are dropping and the leaves are changing colors. This fall, get out and experience all that Florida has to offer. The new season brings exciting festivals & events.
SANTA ROSA BEACH – On Oct. 7-17, the Seaside Repertory Theatre’s Autumn Playwright Festivalpays homage to a major playwright through panel discussions, staged readings,... [Read more]
Ozark Mountain Christmas Package
August 26, 2009 | Written by ITKT Media Partners
BRANSON, MO (August 2009) – Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa, recipient of the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond rating for 10 consecutive years, is offering a special holiday package called the “Ozark Mountain Christmas Package” from November 7-December 30, 2009.
Situated on a beautiful Ozark mountaintop overlooking Missouri’s scenic Table Rock Lake, just minutes from the many attractions and shows of popular... [Read more]
Massachusetts Culinary Experiences
August 25, 2009 | Written by ITKT Media Partners
BOSTON, August 6, 2009 – With diverse regions and landscapes, Massachusetts is a natural culinary haven that inspires, delights and encourages unique dining experiences and memories to savor on the taste buds. There is no limit to the culinary opportunities in Massachusetts. Travelers can dine in the finest of establishments, participate in Restaurant Weeks through our various cities, experience farm-to-table freshness... [Read more]
Hotel Hershey Adds Segways
August 25, 2009 | Written by ITKT Media Partners
(Hershey, Pa.) – Tours of The Hotel Hershey have gone high-tech, thanks to Segway Personal Transporters. The new tour adventure begins with a complete safety briefing and introduction to the Segway experience. Participants then glide along secluded wooded paths, learning the history of the historic property.
Segways are battery-powered, self-balancing and easy to ride. They achieve the electrical equivalent of... [Read more]
Discovering Scottsdale’s Green Side
August 24, 2009 | Written by ITKT Media Partners
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Aug. 4, 2009) – Part celebration, part art exhibit, part music festival, and all environmentally friendly, Green Street Scottsdale will celebrate the city’s sustainability efforts on Nov. 12. The free event, which takes place during the 2009 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center Nov. 11-13, will kick off with a special ArtWalk in the Scottsdale Arts District... [Read more]
Spooky San Antonio
August 24, 2009 | Written by ITKT Media Partners
San Antonio, Texas (August 4, 2009)– Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa is holding the first ever Hill Country Halloween, a weekend filled with ghostly surprises to delight guest of all ages, October 30 & 31, 2009.
Halloween activities begin Friday evening as Antlers Lodge plays host to a Murder Mystery dinner where guests will take part in solving an eerie mystery. After dinner take part in spooky... [Read more]
Free Gettysburg Attractions
August 23, 2009 | Written by ITKT Media Partners
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – August 4, 2009 – Free is certainly everybody’s favorite word. In a summer travel season when vacationers will certainly be looking to spread their money further, the Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau has put together a list of free attractions in the destination for visitors to enjoy.
“Vacations should be enjoyable and not a burden on visitors’ finances,” said... [Read more]
Scottsdale’s Dining Scene
August 23, 2009 | Written by ITKT Media Partners
Digestif, one of restaurateur Peter Kasperski’s renowned downtown restaurants, has found a new home in the location that used to house Chef Nobuo Fukuda’s Sea Saw. The new, intimate location for the gastropub seats 35 and brings you closer than ever to the masterful creations of Chef Payton Curry who whips up farm-to-table delights like house-cured prosciutto and crispy pork shoulder with arugula. Known just... [Read more]
Kid Journalist Contest in Chicago
August 22, 2009 | Written by ITKT Media Partners
CHICAGO (July 23, 2009) – Taking a scenic nature walk to discover local animals and plants, going on a scavenger hunt for arrowheads or shark’s teeth, hula dancing and building sand castles, plus learning about the environment and recycling can all be part of an adventure wish list for a young journalist. At Hyatt Resorts kids can experience these and many more fun and educational activities through the Camp Hyatt program.... [Read more]
