The Hotwire Million Dollar Sale has sold out! But you can still find great deals for flights, hotels and car rental at Hotwire.com Hotwire® Launches The ‘Million Dollar Sale’ To bring Travelers A (Crazy) Affordable Five-Star Getaway, Perfect for Foodies to Escape Holiday Stress Are you feeling it? The holiday stress? Do you need to getaway? Do you dream of a … [Read more...]
Travel Tips for Easy Travel Planning
Let's Talk Best Travel Deals, Travel Apps, Loyalty Programs and More Travel Tips from the #JustHaves Twitter Chat Travel is in my blood. Born in the Hospitality industry to a travel agent mom and part of it professionally for over 20 years, I’ve had one foot on a plane, hotel, restaurant, or cruise ship for most of life. When the talented on-air personality and lifestyle … [Read more...]
9 Things You Should Know About Paradise, i.e. Turks and Caicos
My Observations from Paradise: Week 1 in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Go Epicurista is coming to you straight from paradise! My current outpost is a dream job project consulting with a beautiful beach resort on the island of Providenciales, the largest of the exotic Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). This is definitely what I imagine paradise would look like. Warm breezes, … [Read more...]
Have Condiments, Will Travel!
The Story of a traveling foodie, bland food and falling in love When you travel, or even when you try a new restaurant for the first time, you never know what you're going to get. The differences in cuisines around the world is one of the reasons I love to travel so much, but lets face it, sometimes the food is just not to your liking. I won't say that the food is not good … [Read more...]
Must Eat in Portland: D is for Donut Day
A Must Eat Donut Tour of Portland in celebration of Donut Day This post is part of my Must Eat A to Z series. Join me as I share my favorite Must Eat Experiences from around the world. Donut Day Celebration Around the United States, each year, we celebrate National Donut Day on the first Friday in June. Are you rolling your eyes right now? Yes, there seems to be a food … [Read more...]
Must Eat in Berlin: Beer and Currywurst
This post is part of my Must Eat A to Z Blogging Challenge series. Join me as I share my favorite Must Eat Experiences from around the world. B is for Berlin Food Tour Beer & Currywurst Experience My favorite way to explore a new city and learn about the local culture is through its food. This is why a Food Tour is always a Must Do, or should I say a Must Eat, activity … [Read more...]
A for Big Apple: Must Eat Food of New York
A visit to The Big Apple is not complete without sampling the Must Eat Food of New York This is the first post of my A to Z Blogging Challenge, follow along as I share my favorite “Must Eat Foods” from around the world. A is for Apple. When I think of the letter A, I think of apples, and then my mind instantly conjures a lovely baked apple pie and the old Better … [Read more...]
Must Eat in New York: Russ and Daughters
Find out why Bagels and Lox at Russ and Daughters is a Must Eat in New York City New York City offers many iconic Must Eat Foods and here's my list, part of my A to Z Blogging Challenge where I am sharing my favorite Must Eat Foods from Around the World. No matter how many times I visit The Big Apple, every trip must include a visit to Russ and Daughters for their … [Read more...]
Must Eat in New York: Lombardis Pizza
A visit to New York City is not complete without Pizza and Lombardis Pizza is a traditional favorite New York is known to have some of the best pizza in the world, therefore, a visit to The Big Apple is not complete without devouring a slice or two of one of these magnificent pies. Don't get me started on the debate between Chicago and New York pizza and which one is … [Read more...]
Must Eat New York: Carnegie Deli
Why you must eat at Carnegie Deli on your next trip to New York City A journey exploring New York's iconic foods is not complete if you have not dined on a gargantuan deli sandwich, preferably pastrami, with the meat piled high between two slices of Rye Bread. To call it a sandwich almost doesn't do it justice. These are meals that could possibly feed a family of four, … [Read more...]
