Party Like Pirates

The New York city skyline is famous, known for such gems as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty.  In true pirate style, we sailed around the city on a boat, taking photos along the way.  This collection of photos in video format shows a bit of what you can see in the Big Apple. El horizonte de la ciudad de Nueva York es famoso, conocido por joyas como el Empire State Building y la Estatua de la Libertad.  Al más puro estilo pirata, navegamos por la ciudad en un barco, haciendo fotos por el camino.  Esta colección de fotos en formato de vídeo muestra un poco de lo que se puede ver en la Gran Manzana. Sailing under the massive bridges, soaking in the sun during the summer, this video serves as a reminder of how pretty the city can be when it's not covered in a white layer of snow in the winter.  When you're thinking of upcoming travel plans, the Concrete Jungle might be just the attraction you are seeking.  Though some people call it the Concr...

Located in the heart of Hollywood, California, The Hollywood Hotel's colorful fountain dazzles as you approach, inviting you into the tastefully decorated landscape to retreat.  With subtle nods to Hollywood's movie legends, there's pillows directing where to lay your head, as well as cool chess piece lights challenging you to carefully plan your moves.  Relax at the pool or roam the area, as the hotel is convenient to shopping and dining. Ubicada en el corazón de Hollywood, California, la colorida fuente del Hollywood Hotel deslumbra a medida que te acercas, invitándote a retirarse al paisaje decorado con buen gusto.  Con sutiles guiños a las leyendas del cine de Hollywood, hay almohadas que indican dónde recostarse tu cabeza, así como luces geniales de piezas de ajedrez que te desafían a planificar cuidadosamente tus movimientos.  Relájese en la piscina o deambule por la zona, ya que el hotel está cerca de tiendas y restaurantes. There's a shop in the lounge in cas...

Recently, someone tried to voice their opinion about Busch Gardens when they had never actually visited the park.  I had to stop that person and inform them to make their own decision.  Insisting that we visit the park for them to see for themselves, I was able to prove to them it's cooler than they thought it would be. Recientemente, alguien trató de expresar su opinión sobre Busch Gardens cuando nunca habían visitado el parque.  Tuve que detener a esa persona e informarle para que tomara su propia decisión.  Insistiendo en que visitáramos el parque para que lo vieran por sí mismos, pude demostrarles que es más fresco de lo que pensaban que sería. For all those out there who have never been, and for those lovers out there who know exactly how much fun it is, here's a video of some of the many fun things there is to do at the park.  That's not even including the upcoming Halloween attraction that Busch Gardens does, which is gearing up now.  Though Busch Ga...

By now, you have surely heard of movies like “Chucky” and “Annabelle,” but are you ready to meet the original haunted doll who’s older than both of them and very likely could have inspired either or both of them? Robert the Doll has such a bad reputation for bad things happening around him, he’s now kept as the star prisoner in Fort East Martello in Key West. Nothing like getting a bunch of ghosts from haunted objects to live in the same place and offer ghost tours, which is exactly what David Sloan decided to do. A estas alturas, seguramente has oído hablar de películas como "Chucky" y "Annabelle", pero ¿estás listo para conocer a la muñeca embrujada original que es mayor que las dos y muy probablemente podría haber inspirado a una o a ambas? Robert the Doll tiene una reputación tan mala por las cosas malas que suceden a su alrededor, que ahora se mantiene como el prisionero estrella en Fort East Martello en Key West. No hay nada como conseguir que un montón de fan...

With Spring Break upon us, you might be wondering where to go to have some fun in the sun.  Might I suggest bringing your passport and opting for the Be Live Collection in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic?  They have so many things going on each day, you will not be disappointed. Con las vacaciones de primavera sobre nosotros, es posible que se pregunte dónde ir para divertirse bajo el sol.  ¿Puedo sugerir traer su pasaporte y optar por la Colección Be Live en Punta Cana, República Dominicana?  Tienen tantas cosas sucediendo cada día, que no te decepcionará. This is where we chose to watch the Super Bowl at, poolside with an all-inclusive catered buffet, but they have different events each day, as if they are looking for excuses to party and have a good time.  Not knowing if you will be in a sports tournament like bocci ball, invited into a dance contest, or braving a mechanical bull by the pool, there's so many things going on, from daily zumba to rooftop ten...

Emotions by Hodelpa in Juan Dolio Beach in the Dominican Republic is part of the Choice Hotels chain, so when you have extra bonus points, consider using them for the all-inclusive VIP experience.  Whether using points or paying out of pocket, it's worth upgrading to the VIP experience, as that includes room service and a lot of extra perks, such as a private pool on the beach.  When we arrived, they were setting up a beautiful beach wedding, and I would definitely suggest this as a destination wedding location. Emotions by Hodelpa en la playa Juan Dolio en la República Dominicana es parte de la cadena Choice Hotels, por lo que cuando tenga puntos de bonificación adicionales, considere usarlos para la experiencia VIP con todo incluido.  Ya sea usando puntos o pagando de su bolsillo, vale la pena actualizar a la experiencia VIP, ya que eso incluye servicio de habitaciones y muchos beneficios adicionales, como una piscina privada en la playa.  Cuando llegamos, estaban ...

If you want breathtaking views of lush greenery, along with hidden lakes under the earth in caverns, then visit the historic Three Eyes in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic.  Some of the views might be familiar, as there have been a number of movies filmed there, including Jurassic Park.  Where else can you find seemingly untouched nature that looks as if it has been the same since the dinosaurs roamed earth? Si desea vistas impresionantes de exuberante vegetación, junto con lagos escondidos bajo la tierra en cavernas, visite el histórico Tres Ojos en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.  Algunas de las vistas pueden ser familiares, ya que ha habido varias películas filmadas allí, incluyendo Jurassic Park.  ¿Dónde más puedes encontrar naturaleza aparentemente virgen que parezca haber sido la misma desde que los dinosaurios vagaban por la tierra? When we went to the Dominican Republic, we wanted to take in the lush greenery that the country has to offer, as there'...

Pirates might not be known for partying in the snow too much, more commonly known to be found sailing the high seas or lounging in an island-like setting, but even in the tropical climates of the Sunshine State, we make our own winter wonderlands possible.  You don't have to live in the cold climates to see the snow fly thanks to advances in technology these days.  Intricately hand-carved delights will tantalize your sense with food items so realistic, you almost feel bad wanting to eat it, topped off with so many different types of Christmas decorations, you won't know if a tree with sailboats or seashells are more fitting for pirates. Es posible que los piratas no sean conocidos por divertirse demasiado en la nieve, más comúnmente conocidos por encontrarse navegando en alta mar o descansando en un entorno similar a una isla, pero incluso en los climas tropicales del Estado del Sol, hacemos posible nuestras propias maravillas invernales.  No tienes que vivir en los ...