Hechal Ezra Synagogue, Kowloon, considered a home away from home. Barbara Kingstone September 12, 2016 Asia, China, Feature, HongKong Fate is an unexpected and often exciting happening. I was lunching with my long time Hong Kong friend, Patsy, an executive at the Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel where I stay when I’m in that part of the world....
DON’T ‘DIS’ ROCHESTER, NEW YORK IT’S THE BEST KEPT SECRET AS A FOODIE HAVEN. Barbara Kingstone September 9, 2016 Cuisine, North America, United States Located on the shore of Lake Ontario in the western part of New York State, now with a population of over 2 million in Greater Rochester Area, there are so many 'firsts' here. Rochester is considered the...
George Eastman, a man who seemed to have created Rochester, New York Barbara Kingstone August 29, 2016 Feature, North America, United States You have probably been asked the dinner table questions. “If you had to decide who would be the person you would choose to sit beside at the dinner party, who would it be? Dead or alive, male or female? "...
My memorable trip, years ago, to Douz to Djerba, requires a repeat. Barbara Kingstone August 17, 2016 Africa, Feature, Tunisia The Romans who left a legacy of treasures, once conquered Tunisia. These days the invaders are tourists who come to see the well preserved antiquities, to soak in the sun on sandy stretches of beach, visit the...
Twenty Four Hours in Corsica, a most beautiful triangle. Barbara Kingstone August 7, 2016 Destinations, Europe, France, Hotels, Islands, Mediterranean, Resorts It isn’t unusual for most travellers to know the country name Corsica, The location often stumps even the savviest traveller. Is it part of Italy, maybe an island off Greece?. This well kept secret...
Corsican hotels and friendly people. Barbara Kingstone August 6, 2016 Destinations, Europe, France, Hotels, Islands, Mediterranean, Resorts Corsica’s fine accommodations They are amusing, serious, luxurious and with friendly, helpful staff…all of them. Let’s get this straight. Corsica is not part of Italy although at the closest...
TORONTO’S REAL ESTATE AGENTS WHO DO WHAT THEY PROMISE. Barbara Kingstone July 8, 2016 News TORONTO REAL ESTATE IS ‘HOT’ and purchasing a home/condo of any size, is a true investment. TORONTO’S, FOX MARIN, offers expert consultation, unparalleled customer service with the...
HENAN PROVINCE, CHINA, HAS SO MANY “FIRSTS” IT IS A MUST SEE IF EVER IN THE AREA. Barbara Kingstone June 23, 2016 Asia, China, Henan HOSTS WITH THE MOST The Chinese are always great hosts. Over 350 guests were invited to the very well organized, bi-annual, @International Mayor’s Forum on Torurism-Zhengzhou 2016 which included a few...
Kowloon Shangri La Hotel’s anniversary; But it’s always an occasion to be a guest! Barbara Kingstone June 20, 2016 Asia, China, Destinations, HongKong, Hotels A PHOTO BOOK TO TOP MANY OTHERS Here’s the scenario. It’s the 5 star@Kowloon’s Shangri-La Hotel, 35th anniversary. You’ve been asked to quickly come up with a great public relations idea...
Zhengzhou, Henan, attracts masses of tourists. Barbara Kingstone June 13, 2016 Asia, China, Feature Zhengzhou, Henan, attracts masses of tourists. The conference theme,”Sharing the Bond of Interaction between Cities”, for the International Mayor’s Forum on Tourism. Napoleon Bonaparte was...
