Hop, Skip and a Bathing Suit Barbara Kingstone July 5, 2020 Destinations, Europe, Malta, Mediterranean We all know what has happened to various professions during Covid 19. Along with many others, I am thinking about those in the travel industry. Travel has tanked. Seniors who, in the past, have enjoyed...
Palm Springs Barbara Kingstone June 9, 2020 Destinations It's the four huge , stunning mountain ranges that took me by surprise. They look as though a great artist may have chiselled this wonderment surrounding the nine merging cities of Palm...
CHENGDU CHINA, WITH SO MUCH TO DO. Barbara Kingstone November 23, 2019 Asia, Chengdu, China, Destinations I admit, I am fickle. I fall in love too easily. My last amour and still somewhat smouldering, is India. To be exact, Mumbai and New Delhi with a temporary staycation in Darjeeling. But...
China’s Hainan Island Province is often referred to as the Hawaii of the east. It’s a retreat from the cacophony of the larger cities of multi millions, traffic juggernauts, mall filled shopper etc. And it’s Haikou, the capital and commercial business centre that is special. Barbara Kingstone November 17, 2019 Asia, China, Destinations When I was invited to Hainin, China, I had never heard of this area. I've been to Henan and Hunan so I thought I may as well go to Hainan. World Travel Exchange was having a world wide, by...
Highlights of a city almost at the top of the world…Reykjavik, Iceland Barbara Kingstone November 1, 2019 Destinations, Europe, Hotels, Ireland I certainly underestimated Iceland, I thought I’d see the Norther Lights, touch an iceberg, and soak in the hot springs. Then I’d be on my way to my next stop, London UK. ...
Everything old is new again…that is if you live long enough. Barbara Kingstone October 20, 2019 Fashion Forward For instance, at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK. earlier this year the very first thing I noticed was a very crowded exhibit of all ages…all here to see Christian Dior's fabulous "new...
Plaza Premium Lounge expands in the Philippines at Mactan Cebu International Airport Barbara Kingstone September 25, 2019 Airport/Airport Hotels New Domestic Arrivals Lounge and Playroom at International Departures Lounge offer unrivalled airport hospitality Plaza Premium Lounge has continued to expand internationally with the opening of a...
5 Unexpected Activities In New Zealand Barbara Kingstone August 30, 2019 New Zealand New Zealand is most famous for its stunning natural beauty, endless sightseeing opportunities, and adventure activities. While these speak to the main reasons most people want to visit the island nation...
Muscat, Oman: A destination that fulfills one’s imagination! Barbara Kingstone July 15, 2019 Destinations, Middle East There are no flies in Muscat. I discovered that on my first morning while sitting on the terrace of my hotel eating a breakfast of fruit and pastries. It was hot even at that time of day but I...
ORSA MAGGIORE … TRANSLATED IT IS THE BIG DIPPER Barbara Kingstone June 18, 2019 Destinations, Europe, Fashion Forward, Italy, Jewellry I’ve become quite blasé about jewelry. There’s a sameness to many pieces or reinterpreted —the same old, same old. However, my heart began to pulsate when I saw Orsa Maggiore...
