Pirate Radio
I’ll give it 5 stars! Get to the movies this weekend and see Pirate Radio with it’s fun story and FANTASTIC soundtrack. Our movie party had an age span of 40 years and we all loved it. Amazon has the

A Cote - Oakland, California
Charming French Restaurant Oakland Guest Author: Laura Groves Here’s a little write-up on my favorite Bay Area restaurant, A Cote in Rockridge (Oakland). In a metropolitan area as blessed with wonderful restaurants as the San Francisco Bay Area, choosing one favorite could be tough. But in fact it took just a few moments’ reflection to recognize that A Cote, in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood, easily tops my personal list. It’s visually gorgeous, yet comfortable; the menu is varied and the food beautifully prepared; and the pric

Tia Pol - New York City
Best Tapas Restaurant - NYC Guest Author: Kelley Vick With so many wonderful restaurants to choose from in New York City, my “favorite” can change depending on the day. My current obsession, however, is a tiny little tapas joint on Tenth Avenue at 23rd Street called Tia Pol. The space is tight (there are only about eight tables), so there’s often a long wait and diners frequently eat at the bar, but the close quarters merely add to the ambiance. While patrons wait to be seated, the bartender is more than happy to provide particularly delicious sangria (I normall

Arenal Volcano Lodge - Costa Rica
Arenal, Costa Rica - One of a Kind Hotel Guest Author - Marina K. Villatoro No matter what country you visit, they all claim that they have a natural wonder, even if it hasn’t been recorded as one of the ‘Natural Wonders of the World’. Well, Costa Rica has good reason to call Volcano Arenal its natural wonder! Why is it special? 1. You can watch the lava show every da

Milano’s on the Lake - Pelican, NSW, Australia
Best Romantic Spot Australia Guest Author: Kimberly Knight My family and I spent Christmas 2008 in Australia. It’s a tradition for us, as my husband is an Aussie, so we try to go home every other year. This past Christmas, my husband and I took a big step and decided to have a romantic date awayre from our then two2 year old son. Chances like this don’t come around very often for us, as we usually don’t have a