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Lunch at Bistro Du Soleil French Restaurant in Playa Del Rey, California
2007-12-29 15:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Bistro Du Soleil is one of our standard lunch spots. We visit this French bistro every few months and always come out satisfied. As you might suspect from our return visits we do like the food here. Its location is a bit unusual, at the sharp corner of Vista Del Mar Lane and the much larger Vista Del Mar Street. Busy Vista Del Mar runs just underneath the dining room but the sound insulation is solid and the inside of the restaurant is not loud at all. Parking is available right above the restaurant. There are only a few spots here. You might have to park on the street. If you do not mind walking a few hundred yards, you are guaranteed a parking spot at the Del Rey Lagoon Park near Convoy and Esplanade.Rate and Review : Lunch at Bistro Du Soleil French Restaurant in Playa Del Rey, California

Lunch at Terrace 5 (The Carroll and Milton Petrie Cafe) at the MOMA in New
2007-12-28 20:22:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: One of our signature stops while visiting New York is the The Museum of Modern Art. It never ceases to amaze us with its exhibitions, architecture and the overall experience. Museum touring can be tiring as well. After a few hours of complete focus on art we tend to get quite tired, our feet start to ache and we seek out a resting place. Terrace 5 proved to provide just that during our December visit. The holiday crowds had not yet started to overwhelm this museum and the waiting line to dine at this cafe was not long at all. On previous visits we were discouraged by, what seemed like, hundreds of anxious patrons patiently waiting in line to experience Terrace 5. Just ten minutes after we approached the cafe, we were escorted to a nice window table.Rate and Review : Lunch at Terrace 5 (The Carroll and Milton Petrie Cafe ) at the MOMA in New York City

Breakfast at Sarabeth's Restaurant, Upper East Side in Manhattan, NYC
2007-12-27 21:30:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: We were looking forward to our visit to the Whitney Museum of American Art on this chilly Friday in December. Prior to this activity, we needed to grab a bite to eat. Breakfast is our favorite meal of the day. Our hotel concierge put together a list of worthwhile breakfast destinations on the Upper East Side. A quick taxi ride brought us initially to Cafe Sabarsky at the Neue Gallerie. They stopped serving breakfast at 11am and we were really in the mood for some eggs and pancakes. A few blocks away was Sarabeth's so we mosied down to its location on Madison and 92nd. The outside of the restaurant was really cute. Located in an older building, the well kept exterior with wooden doors and maroon awnings appeared cozy and very inviting.Rate and Review : Breakfast at Sarabeth's Restaurant , Upper East Side in Manhattan , NYC

Dinner at The Pastaria & Market Italian Restaurant in Los Gatos, Calif
2007-12-14 19:43:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Every time we visit Los Gatos we are impressed by its small downtown area. Locals and visitors stroll up and down Santa Cruz Avenue, shop, have coffee, meet their neighbors and have jolly ole time. We decided to do just that with our friends who live not too far from this main thoroughfare. Christmas season was in full swing and festive decorations were blanketing the town. It was slightly chilly, but pleasant for walking around. Our friends were taking us to one of their favorite eateries, Pastaria & Market Italian Restaurant on Main Street. Reservations for this Friday evening were made in advance. This is recommended since the dining area is not very large and was completely full all night.Rate and Review : Dinner at The Pastaria & Market Italian Restaurant in Los Gatos, California

Hello from Mexico City: Exploring the Paseo de la Reforma and el Bosque de
2007-12-13 23:53:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: This morning another wonderful Mexican breakfast was in store: Vanessa had made "tlacoyos con nopales" (fried dough covered with fruits of the prickley pear cactus and melted cheese on top) which I really enjoyed. Around 9:30 we got going and Vanessa's sister dropped us off, right in front of the Angel de la Independencia, a monument erected in 1910 to commemorate independence from Spain, on the Paseo de la Reforma. The Paseo de la Reforma is an almost 4 km long tree-lined boulevard, connecting the center of the city with the Bosque de Chapultepec. Various monuments adorn its glorietas, or traffic circles, and we had already seen one of the monuments, the Caballito, yesterday. Right next to the Angel de la Independencia, an officer of the tourist police stopped us and asked us where we were going and if he could be of help. He was a very charming young man and pulled a laminated map out of his security jacket and pointed out all the major sights i...
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Sunday Brunch at Venus Restaurant in Berkeley, California
2007-12-12 07:32:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Shattuck Avenue was quite calm this last Sunday morning. You could spot people here and there as they went about their early day activities. We walked around the neighborhood waiting for our friends to arrive by BART from San Francisco. Parking is free on Sundays at meters in the area and it was plentiful as well near the Durant Avenue intersection where the eatery is located. We made sure to put our name on the waiting list at Venus Restaurant because we did not have reservations and it was very crowded inside. After our friends arrived we had to wait another fifteen minutes . Another party failed to show up on time making our seating that much quicker.Rate and Review : Sunday Brunch at Venus Restaurant in Berkeley , California

Dinner at The Harris Ranch Kitchen Restaurant Next to the 5 Freeway in Coal
2007-12-10 08:40:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Our search for a solid restaurant on the 5 freeway between Los Angeles and San Francisco continued last weekend. We were visiting family in the Bay Area and on our way back to LA we kept our eyes open for a place to stop and grab a bite to eat. We had noticed the Harris Ranch signs on multiple occasions but never thought of stopping there, until this night. It was a chilly Sunday in December and the clock just signaled five in the evening. The large parking lot was packed at the Harris Ranch.Rate and Review : Dinner at The Harris Ranch Kitchen Restaurant Next to the 5 Freeway in Coal inga, CA

Walking the 804 Trail in Yachats, Oregon - also known as the Yachats Smelt
2007-12-05 20:40:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: During our stay in Yachats, nature walks were our main pastime. This part of Oregon certainly does not lack in such activities. The most convenient of them stretched out right in front of our hotel. We were staying at the Overleaf Lodge and upon arrival inquired about nearby trails. The friendly staff recommended the 804 Trail also known as The Yachats Smelt Trail. To start our trek, we just exited the hotel towards to ocean and we were right on it. Couldn't be any simpler. For those that are just passing by or visiting it for a day, there is free parking at the Smelt Sands State Recreation Site at Sunset Road and the 101.Technorati ProfileRate and Review : Walking the 804 Trail in Yachats, Oregon - also known as the Yachats Smelt Trail

Welcome to Panama City Beach, Florida
2007-12-04 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: When it comes to beauty, few beaches can compete with this World Class Resort. Panama City Beach has more than 27 miles of sugar-white sand edging clear emerald waters, and with an average water temperature in the 70s and an average air temperature of 74 degrees, there is never a bad time to visit! Panama City Beach is breathtaking, with its golden sunshine, southern hospitality and quaint beach side charm.
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Hello from Austria - A Hike through the Raabklamm and a Visit to Graz - a U
2007-11-30 19:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Inspired from my cave adventure yesterday, I met my friends Andrea and Herbert early this morning to go on a hike through the Raabklamm (Raab River Gorge), which is surrounded by limestone mountains that hold more than 700 caves, including the famous Katerloch and the Grasshohle, two publicly accessible caves and major tourist attractions in the Weiz area. Again, we drove through the rolling hills of Gottelsberg, Haselbach, Leska and Durntal to park our car near an entrance point of the Raab Gorge. Andrea had given me a couple of Nordic Walking poles which I was about to try out for the first time. Nordic Walking, also referred to as "pole walking" or "fitness walking" is a sport that consists of walking with modified ski poles. Originally popular in Finland and Scandinavia, Nordic Walking has become extremely popular throughout Europe, although it hasn't quite caught on yet in North America.Rate and Review : Hello from Austria - A Hike through th...
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SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Site Now Available in Mobile Version
2007-11-30 03:30:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: SeeTheGlobe.com travel site is now available in a mobile version at locations: http://mobile.seetheglobe.com and/or http://m.seetheglobe.com. The most current site content is digested and presented in such a way to be mobile device, cell phone, smartphone and pocket PC friendly. The mobile site contains the following sections: Latest News and Articles, Blogs, Travel Books and Videos, Chester's Travel Specials, Deals and Coupons as well as the Mobile Version of the Travel Packing Checklist. Navigation is possible using the cell phone number pad or clicking on the highlighted links. For those wishing to return to the main SeeTheGlobe.com site a link to the full site is presented on each page. See below for a more detailed description of the sections ...
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Strolling Through Columbia State Historic Park in California's Sierra
2007-11-27 18:50:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: We learned of the Columbia State Historic Park while visiting Sonora and attending a friend's theater play there. She was part of a visiting troop from Los Angeles and being the friends that we are we drove up from Southern California to see her. Well, we also stopped by Yosemite and a whole slew of other cool places along the way. In Sonora, friendly visitors center folk recommended Columbia as a nice day trip. They provided us with maps, instructions, a bit of history and then bid us farewell. It was a brief ten mile car ride (or so) before we noticed signs pointing out Columbia. We parked at Broadway and Fulton, one of the several parking locations we noted and proceeded to explore this park ...Rate and Review : Strolling Through Columbia State Historic Park in California's Sierra Nevada

The Idle Traveler Newsletter for November 2007: Libbie Schrader Music, Guit
2007-11-23 21:30:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: The Idle Traveler is a monthly newsletter with suggestions on how to pass the time during those travel moments when you are just not doing anything. A significant percentage of travel time is unused, passive, inactive,..., call it what you want. You might be stuck in an endless line at the airport, have a long layover, anticipating boarding call, be waiting for your rental car, waiting for the tour bus or in any similar situation. Our recommendations will cover topics like interesting books, cool music, fun games, captivating cell phone applications and more. We hope that our suggestions of these will make those moments a bit more enjoyable and make them go by faster.In the first newsletter installment of "The Idle Traveler" for November 2007, suggestions and recommendations are made for Libbie Schrader's new self titled music CD, a cell phone learning game called "Guitar Trainer" and a wildly popular Tetris clone "Kevtris" for your mobile device...
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Hiking in the Palm Grove Canyon in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Cali
2007-11-22 21:29:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: A weekend long excursion brought us earlier this year from Los Angeles to the Anza-Borrego Desert, located, generally speaking, between San Diego and Palm Springs. We booked a room in Borrego Springs, a small desert community that is completely surrounded by the state park. We would drive around the region, take in the sights and take the well known Palm Canyon hike. The hike was one of the activities we were looking forward to the most and, as it would prove later, it was the highlight of the visit. On the day of the hike, we drove to the Visitors Center parking lot, educated ourselves about the region, received good instructions from the rangers, and finally set off on our adventure.Rate and Review : Hiking in the Palm Grove Canyon in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park , Cali fornia

Palm Beach County, Florida - The Best of Everything
2007-11-20 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Palm Beach County presents "The Best of Everything"- from a multitude of accommodations, including more than 200 hotels, resorts, spas, golf courses, world-class shopping, 47 miles of pristine beaches, distinctive attractions and an assortment of cultural venues to top-notch festivals and edge-of-your-seat sporting activities. All who visit this sub-tropical paradise will find cities that are rich in diversity and home to warm, friendly people.
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Dinner at Fraiche Restaurant in Culver City, California
2007-11-18 15:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Fraiche is one of the restaurants that have put Culver City on the culinary map of LA. In just several years, the downtown area of Culver City has undergone an impressive renaissance. Trendy restaurants and shops line the main thoroughfares and new architecturally bold structures abound. Whoever planned this strategy for the city did a splendid job. We wanted to visit Fraiche Restaurant on several occasions but we could not get reservations. It was always full. On this Tuesday evening we could not get them again, but decided to try in person and if not, eat elsewhere ...Rate and Review : Dinner at Fraiche Restaurant in Culver City, Calif ornia

Lunch at the Gaucho Grill on San Vicente in Brentwood, CA
2007-11-17 21:10:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: I stopped by the Gaucho Grill for lunch today. There was plenty of time before my two o'clock meeting I had scheduled earlier so I decided to walk around Brentwood and randomly pick a place to eat. Walking down San Vicente on a nice Southern California day is a most welcome activity. All restaurants have their patios set up and lunch goers flock to them. Gaucho Grill caught my attention from the sidewalk. I walked in to read the menu and did not leave. The inside space was not crowded and there were a few window seats available. I asked the server if I could get one of those, she confirmed,smiled and welcomed me to the restaurant.Rate and Review : Lunch at the Gaucho Grill on San Vicente in Brentwood, CA
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Richmond, Virginia - A City of Monuments
2007-11-16 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Richmond is a city of monuments that's become something of a monument itself to America's New South, where historic buildings and world class museums nestle next to new structures designed to harmonize with the past even as they define the future. Once the Capital of the Confederacy, Richmond quickly shifted to become the home of black capitalism during Reconstruction, and today hosts several Fortune 500 companies.
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Lunch at Truxton's American Bistro in Westchester, California near LAX
2007-11-14 21:10:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Truxton's Restaurant is not located on a major street and I am not sure that you would notice it just by driving down nearby Manchester Blvd. I found out about it online by looking for new lunch places in the vicinity of LAX. Several sites had mentioned it as a solid choice and we decided to mosey on down and try it for ourselves. It has been opened for more than a year now. Parking was plentiful behind the restaurant. When we walked in just past one o'clock in the afternoon we were surprised that it was completely full. Instead of waiting ten minutes for a dining seat, we decided to sit at one other bar tables and not wait at all. It appears as though it is not hard to find Truxton's at all. It was packed.Rate and Review : Lunch at Truxton's American Bistro in Westchester , California near LAX

Erie, Pennsylvania, Feel The Lake Effect
2007-11-13 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Erie , Pennsylvania 's fourth largest city, is on beautiful Presque Isle Bay, one the world's best-protected harbors, surrounded by a seven-mile peninsula. As a Great Lake s City, Erie has an extensive maritime history, and boasts the state's only seashore. Central to the Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo triangle, Erie is within 500 miles of more than half of the U.S. population and is accessible by automobile, boat, plane, train, or bus.
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Pleasant Afternoon at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florid
2007-11-11 23:12:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Knowing that we are true connoisseurs of botanical gardens, our family members insisted that we spend some time at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens during our Sarasota visit. This nine and a half acre garden has 20,000 living plants on display is a favorite Sarasota attraction. It was not hard to convince us to do just that. It made for a wonderful family event. Everyone was able to fit into one van and the excursion was ready. Parking was available for free right across the street from the entrance.ate and Review : Pleasant Afternoon at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida

For Prince Edward Island, Ecotourism Presents Old World In A New Light
2007-11-08 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Ecotourism or ecological tourism is a trend towards preservation that has in recent years taken on global proportions. It's a relatively recent form of tourism typified by being both socially and ecologically conscious, according to Wikipedia. Focusing on many factors including regional plant and wildlife, and native culture, ecotourism is a growing trend. This new form of travel seeks to protect, inform and educate as much as it does to profile or display.For example: in most countries, it is illegal to remove "found" treasures of ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece or the Roman Empire. In other instances, the protection of underwater habitats is promoted so that coral is not removed (or in some cases, not even stepped upon).
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Monday Night Dinner at Petros Restaurant in Manhattan Beach, CA
2007-11-07 20:49:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Monday nights are often not the best times for dining out. Many restaurants are closed and it is rather quiet everywhere else. A family member was visiting us from the East Coast last Monday evening (of all nights) and we wanted to take him out to a nice restaurant where we could talk, eat and have a jolly time. We were fortunate that one of our first options, Petros Restaurant , was open until 11pm on this evening. We had not been to this eatery before and were eager to try it, having walked by it so many times. Reservations were made and everything was set perfectly. Everything, apart from the airlines schedules. Due to a delayed flight we made our way to the restaurant at half past nine ....Rate and Review : Monday Night Dinner at Petros Restaurant in Manhattan Beach , CA

Brief Visit to the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area in Oregon
2007-11-05 20:24:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Cape Perpetua Scenic Area was advertised everywhere as a must see spot on Oregon 's Pacific Coast. That left us no other option but to visit it and explore its wonders. We were staying in Yachats just a few miles North of the park. On this day we would explore the Heceta Head area, check out some sea lions and explore Cape Perpetua. Tourist maps that we obtained at the Cape Perpetua Visit or Center provided plenty of information. The visitors center is quite interesting with some outstanding views of the area. Parking is available here for those that plan to sightsee in this vicinity. Friendly park rangers were at hand to point out itineraries for everyone's time allotment and difficulty level. We went for the easy and quick options. The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center is a great starting point when exploring the park.Rate and Review : Brief Visit to the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area in Oregon

Secret Hideaways in North Carolina in the Mountains Region, Piedmont Region
2007-11-02 21:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Nothing against hearts and flowers, mind you. They're wonderful in their way. But a truly memorable expression of love - or, for that matter, its second cousin, indulgence - demands a memorable setting. Here, then, are the keys to nine of North Carolina 's most beloved "secret hideaways." Places where you can have your every need attended to, away from the whim and caprice of the outside world. Places you don't merely come to enjoy, but come to love.
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Holiday Soiree in Spokane, Washington
2007-11-01 13:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: With the weather outside rarely frightful, a trip to Spokane is guaranteed to be delightful! The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and there is no better time to see all that Spokane has to offer than the present. Experience first hand shopping, attractions, and culture. Your time in Spokane will be bursting at the seams with fun and interesting activities. From boutique shops to nationwide chains, and classic cultural events to outdoor activities, Spokane makes sure everyone's holiday wishes comes true.
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West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval, The Largest Adult Outdoor Hallow
2007-10-29 15:34:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: On Halloween night every year, West Hollywood stages perhaps the most extravagant Halloween party anywhere. The City of West Hollywood calls the Costume Carnaval the largest adult outdoor Halloween event in the world. Santa Monica Boulevard, one of the busies streets in Los Angeles, is converted into a pedestrian only zone between Doheny and La Cienega Boulevards. This one mile stretch of road gets packed by over three hundred thousand partiers each year. The event is not advertised as much in Southern California when compared to many smaller events. Regardless of that fact, when 31st of October rolls around and nighttime arrives, rivers of people with amazingly creative costumes converge here to enjoy this wonderful event. Rate and Review : West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval, The Largest Adult Outdoor Halloween Event In The World

Hello From Austria - Hiking Through the Vineyards of Southwestern Styria
2007-10-28 05:30:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: On a beautiful warm summer day and after a nice filling breakfast we got going early yesterday to embark on our Sunday excursion to the south-western part of Styria. I wasn't particularly well-rested after a full day yesterday that included a hike, a local driving tour and a birthday party, but I was keen to explore the area west of Leibnitz, Styria's foremost wine growing region together with my brother Ewald, his wife Anneliese and our friends Luis and Isabella.Rate and Review : Hello From Austria - Hiking Through the Vineyards of Southwestern Styria

Prince Edward Island - Discover the Magnificent Beaches, Tour Canada's
2007-10-25 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Discover the magnificent beaches of Prince Edward Island . Warm up to the idea of a Prince Edward Island beach vacation this summer. On this Gentle Island you'll discover the beach vacation of your dreams. Here, every day brings a chance to walk hand in hand along miles and miles of sandy coastline, enjoying magical stretches of white, champagne, pink and red beaches. Dip your toe into the warmest ocean waters north of Virginia. Savor the most amazing sunset you've ever seen, iridescent as it shimmers on the water before the sun sinks below the horizon.
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Springfield, Missouri: Metropolitan Charisma, Midwestern Charm
2007-10-23 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Some travelers seek excitement in the great outdoors. Others enjoy visiting attractions. For some, fine dining and lodging are the necessary components of the perfect vacation. For every type of traveler, Springfield, Mo., offers a variety of adventures.
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