Koh Samui, by anyone’s standards, is paradise and nothing goes hand in hand with paradise better than luxury. Luxury on Koh Samui comes in the form of private villas and Baan Puri. In villa terms, it is truly exceptional. Located in one of the most desirable and beautiful residential areas on the island, Baan Puri […]

(1) Choosing the right edible body butter/massage oil that delivers what it promises can be difficult. In order to have a pleasurable experience, make sure that the edible massage oil/cream is made with 100% natural ingredients. Botanical (plant) ingredients are best. Artificial flavors, fragrances, colors, and other synthetic ingredients will only make it sticky and […]

One of the best treats we receive on Halloween is neither a candy bar nor a suction cup. It’s the “Treehouse of Horror” episode marathon from The Simpsonsthe classic sitcom currently airing on FXX. Being a man with sparse hair, my favorite episode is in the ninth season of Treehouse of Horror. The segment is […]

Why should you consider shopping in the Turks and Caicos Islands? Tax free. During your next vacation to this enchanting archipelago in the Caribbean, you can do some guilt-free shopping and support the local economy without paying sales and luxury taxes! Many places even advertise their duty-free prices to American and Canadian visitors. The Grace […]

Amanda Vessel, “The Making of a Landmark: St. Anthony’s Cathedral, Beaumont, Texas” Touchstone, Flight. XIX (2000), 48-58. This article explores the history and symbolic and cultural significance of the Cathedral of Saint Anthony in Beaumont, Texas. Amanda Vessel affirms that this Catholic Church has special meanings for its parishioners. The physical appearance of San Antonio […]

As a certified travel agent for four decades, international airline employee, researcher, writer, teacher, and photographer, travel, whether for business or pleasure, has always been an important and integral part of my life. Some 400 trips to all parts of the world, by road, rail, sea and air, involved destinations both mundane and exotic. This […]

Shimba hills safaris are very popular trips among tourists coming to Mombasa Kenya. They are usually the first tours enjoyed by these tourists right after checking into a spa. These safaris in Kenya involve a trip to the Shimba Hills National Reserve. This is one of the most visited wildlife sanctuaries in the Costa Province. […]

Resort marketing in the traditional sense has worked very well for decades. Even the advent of the Internet did not pose much of a threat, as the relaxing and luxurious experience of a resort cannot be replicated online. But with high bandwidth readily available to the most desirable and affluent clientele, more and more resorts […]

Acupressure massage is a regimen that has been practiced since Chinese medicine originated in 1600 BC. The ritual has many benefits for the hair including: blood health Blood circulation to the scalp and face. Bring oxygen to the scalp Eliminating toxins Remove dandruff, dead skin cells and debris. In turn, these benefits stimulate hair growth […]

Bloomingdale Highway “The menu is designed for sharing at the table,” announces our waiter at the new Bloomingdale Road. I look at the list of “snacks” just above “small plates and sandwiches” and “soup and salads”. “How many smoked deviled eggs are on the plate?” I ask. “Three,” he says. But we are four. “You […]