The Fallacy of Cheap
We all want to get a great “deal.” But that does not necessarily mean “cheap.” We seem to have a fixation with cheap. What we really want, we believe, is VALUE; and it’s important to note the difference. Price is what you pay; value is what you receive. There are...
A Taste Of Bordeaux
We just returned from a fabulous river cruise in France. We began this amazing vacation with a two-night stay in Paris, the magical “City of Light,” enjoying a panoramic tour of the city’s top sights and an evening tour of Montmartre and Sacre-Coeur.Montmartre has...
A Brief History Of The Olympics
Since the Rio Games have begun, we thought it might be fun to take a look at a brief history. According to the Greek history, the first Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 BC, although it is thought that they began much earlier. Dedicated to the 12 Olympian Gods...
Iconic Hotels Celebrated in Song
There are some hotels you just know, whether you’ve ever stayed there or not. These iconic hotels are famous for a variety of reasons—historically or in movies; but all inspired favorite songs.Copacabana PalaceRio’s Copacabana Palace, which dates back to 1923, is a...