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Newport's Preservation Society Hosts Online Holiday Auction of Exclusive Experiences
11/18/20 / MoralCompass /	Gift of Travel, Historic Places, Historic Preservation	/ gift of travel, holiday auctions, Newport Mansions, Newport Preservation Society, Newport Rhode Island, Newport RI, Preservation Society of Newport County, Preservation Society of Newport Holiday Auction
The famous Gold Room at Marble House, one of the Preservation Society of Newport County's legendary Gilded Age mansions. The Preservation Society is hosting an online Exclusive Experiences Holiday Auction from Nov. 22 through Dec. 6 with proceeds supporting the society's preservation efforts © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
NEWPORT, R.I. – The season of giving is fast approaching and, just in time, the Preservation Society of Newport County will be conducting an online Exclusive Experiences Holiday Auction from November 22 through December 6.
Offering unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that allow people to explore the Newport Mansions in new ways, the Preservation Society is making 19 remarkable packages available for bid. All proceeds from this auction will support the preservation work of the Preservation Society of Newport County.
"If you're searching for the perfect holiday gift, we are auctioning off some unbelievable experiences that have never been available to the general public," Preservation Society CEO and Executive Director Trudy Coxe said. "This is a rare opportunity to create memories for your family, your best friends, and other special people in your lives. And you'll enjoy the satisfaction of supporting Rhode Island's largest cultural organization as it continues to preserve and protect 11 historic properties and landscapes, including seven National Historic Landmarks."
Winning bids will take participants to some extraordinary heights, literally and figuratively. Here are a few examples:
 Enjoy beautiful views of land and sea during a helicopter sightseeing tour for two over Newport before landing on the grounds of The Breakers to receive a personalized and special tour. Top it off with light refreshments.
 Bid on the unequaled opportunity to have a wedding at The Breakers, the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages." Imagine entertaining family and friends in one of the most opulent settings in the country. The awe-inspiring Great Hall, the palatial Dining Room, the stunning views of the ocean and its breaking waves will leave you and your guests with memories to treasure forever.
 Enjoy a night of "glamping" – glamorous camping – for up to four people on the awning-covered terrace at Rosecliff or Marble House with a catered picnic supper on the back lawn, night-time snacks and a catered breakfast in bed the next morning.
Some of our other auction packages include: a sleepover for eight children, ages 8-17, and up to four adult chaperones in The Great Hall of The Breakers; a New England clambake for up to 20 at Green Animals Topiary Garden; an in-depth tour of The Elms highlighted by the very rare opportunity to enjoy a French-inspired dinner for 10 guests at the Dining Room table; and a catered reception and three-course dinner for up to 10 people in The Gold Room at Marble House.
For the complete list and description of all of the amazing packages the Preservation Society will make available during this Exclusive Experiences Holiday Auction, check www.newportmansions.org beginning Friday, November 20. Note: there is no time restriction on any of the auction items, so now is the time to plan for post-COVID-19 days.
Send questions about the auction to events@newportmansions.org.
The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2020, is a nonprofit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area's historic architecture, landscapes, decorative arts and social history. Its 11 historic properties – seven of them National Historic Landmarks – span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Luxury Travel Offers From Around the World
11/15/20 / MoralCompass /	Gift of Travel, luxury travel	/ Black Friday/Cyber Monday travel deals, gift of travel, luxury travel, luxury travel deals
The newly opened White Elephant Palm Beach hotel in Florida is among the luxury travel properties offering Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals.
From Black Friday (November 27) to Cyber Monday (November 30), here are just a few of the top luxury travel offers from around the world.
30% Off | Strawberry Hill and The Caves| Jamaica
Island Outpost properties, Strawberry Hill and The Caves, will offer 30% off all bookings of two nights or more made from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Inclusions: Complimentary breakfast at Strawberry Hill and all-inclusive rates at The Caves; welcome cocktail; flask of Blackwell Rum (founded by Chris Blackwell, the owner of Island Outpost); and $10 per night donation to a nearby charity (Town-Redlight-Middleton Citizens Association Limited to support the elderly for Strawberry Hill; and The Ironshore Kindergarten on the West End of Negril for The Caves).
Travel dates: January 4-December 19, 2021, excluding April 1-4; July 1-4; and November 24-28, 2021
Cancellation policy: Fully prepaid at the time of booking; refundable up to 30 days prior to check in to allow for more flexibility
Rates at Strawberry Hill start at $217 (ordinarily $310) per night
Rates at The Caves start at $343 (ordinarily $490) per night
Africa + South America
20% Off | andBeyond | Africa + South America
andBeyond will offer a 20% discount on a its series of '7 Wonders in 7 Days' itineraries, which are designed to offer a longer stay in one destination with less travel time. Each itinerary includes conservation and community experiences as a way to do good while traveling. The discount will apply to a selection of itineraries across Africa and South Americaon inquiries made on Cyber Monday only.
7 Wonders in 7 Days at Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa *reopened borders to foreign tourists on November 12
7 Wonders in 7 Days on Mnemba Island, Zanzibar
7 Wonders in 7 Days at Sossusvlei Private Desert Reserve, Namibia
7 Wonders in 7 Days at Vira Vira, Patagonia, Chile *scheduled to reopen to foreign tourists in December
Travel dates: November 30, 2020-December 15, 2021 (travel dates do not have to be specified when booking to allow for more flexibility)
Link: https://www.andbeyond.com/cyber-monday/ (link will go live on November 18)
Cancellation policy: 100% deposit (based on a low season rate) must be made by December 4, 2020. Balance owing (dependent on season of travel) will be collected 60 days before the itinerary's start date. The deposit is non-refundable.
Wildfire Donation | Alpha Omega Winery | Napa Valley, California
Alpha Omega Fundraiser for the Napa Valley Community Foundation's Disaster Relief Fund for wildfires is offering special gifts to those who make a charitable donation to the foundation from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Inclusions: Those who make a minimum of $100 donation will receive a complimentary Signature Selection tasting for two at Alpha Omega Winery; those who make a minimum of $500 donation will receive an exclusive invitation for two to be Alpha Omega's guests at a vintner-hosted "Thank You to the Friends of Alpha Omega" party at the estate in Rutherford.
Terms: Donation must be a recognized 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. The AOC Foundation will remit 100% of all donations made to NVCF's Disaster Relief Fund for wildfires to help those impacted by the LNU Lightning Complex fires and Glass Fire.
Link: https://www.aowinery.com/product/2020-Wildfire-Relief-Donation
30% Off | The Setting Inn | Napa Valley, California
The Setting Inn will offer 30% off all three-night bookings made from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Inclusions: when booking a Cottage, guests will receive $100 credit at the rustic Italian restaurant Bottega Napa Valley and $100 transportation credit with Beau Wine Tours.
Travel dates: November 27, 2020-March 31, 2021
21% Off | The Meritage Collection | Napa Valley, California
The Meritage Resort & Spa and Vista Collina Resort & Spa will offer 21% off all two-night bookings made from Black Friday through December 1, 2020. The Meritage Collection will also donate $21 per stay to the First Responders Children's Foundation to support the families of first responders.
Inclusions: $21 daily food & beverage credit.
Travel dates: November 27, 2020-April 30, 2021; blackout dates and restrictions may apply.
Link: https://meritagecollection.com/specials/black-friday-offer
20% Off | White Elephant Resorts | Nantucket, Massachusetts + Palm Beach, Florida
The White Elephant Resorts portfolio, including Jared Coffin House, The Cottages, The Wauwinet, White Elephant, and the Boat Basin in Nantucket, and brand-new White Elephant Palm Beach in Florida (debuted November 4), will offer 20% off the best available rate on bookings made from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Travel dates: November 27, 2020-December 31, 2021
Link: https://www.whiteelephantresorts.com/
Booking code: Cyber
Animal Lover? Golfer? Art Aficionado? Movie Buff? Give the Gift of Getting Away
11/25/19 / MoralCompass /	Active Travel, Adaptive Sports, experiential travel, Gift of Travel, Uncategorized	/ andBeyond Snow Leopard Expedition, andBeyond travel company, Belmond La Residencia, Belmond Royal Scotsman, Dromoland Castle, gift of travel, Ponant Emblematic Antarctica Cruise
Gift your adventure seeker the gift of a visit to India with andBeyond to explore the mountainous region of Ladakh and search for snow leopards
Stuck for a special gift for your animal-lover lover? Your art aficionado? Music buff or theater devotee? How about a snow leopard expedition for your adventure seeker? Think about giving the uniquely personal gift that keeps giving: the gift of a travel experience. The holidays is a time of wish fulfillment, so what better gift that tapping into that bucket list. Here are some ideas for the gift of getting away, no matter the time of year:
For the Animal-Lover
Winner: andBeyond Pangolin Adventure
Pangolins are mini (and adorable) dinosaur-like mammals. While not commonly known in the U.S., these native African anteaters are covered in keratin scales, which are highly valuable to poachers, making them the most trafficked mammal in the world. The species used to roam freely in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, but have been locally extinct for decades. andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve has committed to reintroducing the species to the area, and there are already three thriving in their new environment. Conservation-minded travelers can have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with these elusive creatures with andBeyond's Pangolin Conservation Experience and assist in replacing tags and monitoring behavior. Rates from $3,504 per group (up to six people).
Runner-Up: Nayara's Sloth Sanctuary
Ever wonder what it would be like to sleep all day? And all night? Of course you have. Humans are naturally lazy. But not as lazy as sloths. The slowest mammal on earth loves to hang around in Cecropia trees. Spot them in the wild at the new Nayara Tented Camp in Costa Rica, which opens December 20. As a part of Nayara's commitment to reforestation, the acres surrounding the resort are being replanted with thousands of trees, including the Cecropia trees, so that the sloths can continue to thrive. Take a slow, leisurely stroll around the property to see these fabulous animals in in-action. Rates start from $1,200 per night.
For the Art Aficionado
Winner: La Reserve Paris
Mona-who? Been there, done that. The latest must-see at the Louvre celebrates much more than the Instagram overloaded Mona Lisa. Open through February 24, the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition honors the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance man's death. Though almost sold out, guests of La Réserve Paris can skip the line by booking the Leonardo da Vinci package, including two VIP fast-track tickets to the exhibition and da Vinci inspired cocktails at Le Bar. Package rates start at $1,330.
Runner-Up: Belmond La Residencia
It's P-art-y time in Mallorca! Deia, the hillside village on the island's northwest coast, is an artsy town welcoming painters, sculptors and writers for inspiration. Among Mallorca's most famous former residents is Joan Miró, and Belmond La Residencia is home to the largest exhibition of his paintings in a hotel anywhere in the world. Thirty-three of his original artworks will be on display in Café Miró, the hotel's bistro, until September 2020. The hotel lawn is also one of Spain's largest outdoor sculpture gardens, and it features Tete (1975), a Miró bronze head. After taking in the art, enjoy Belmond La Residencia's "Tea with Miró," which is inspired by the artist's signature use of bold colors and abstract line drawings. The tea is served on an exclusive tea set made of La Cartujade Sevilla porcelain with a design based on Miró's 1952 work, Sans titre. The setwill be available for purchase in the on-site boutique. Rates start at $470 per night.
Fore! The Golfer
Winner: Belmond Royal Scotsman
Hit the links with Belmond Royal Scotsman as the train travels through the heart of the Highlands from tee time to tee time. Golf enthusiasts can customize the two- to seven-night journeys by adding rounds at Scotland's renowned courses such as Gleneagles, Royal Donorch Golf Club, Castle Stuart Golf Links and Kingbarns Golf Links. A veritable 'country house on wheels,' the Royal Scotsman will also make stops at local distilleries including Strathisla Distillery, the oldest working distillery in the Scottish Highlands. Journeys start at $3,158 per person for the two-night Taste of the Highlands itinerary.
Runner-Up: Dromoland
Enjoy a golf experience fit for a king at Ireland's Dromoland Castle. Set on a 450-acre estate, the 15-century castle's parkland course is the perfect place to hone golf skills. Take a lesson at The Academy, the on-site golf school helmed by a resident PGA pro. What's more, Dromoland can coordinate private transfers and tee times at Ireland's famed links courses, including nearby Lahinch, Ballybunion, Tralee and the new Adare Manor. Rates start at $355 per night.
For the Adventure Seeker
Winner: andBeyond Snow Leopard Expedition
Known as 'Little Tibet' or the 'Roof of the World', the mountainous region of Ladakh is situated on the northern border of India and is home to the snow-capped Himalayas, cobalt lakes and an abundance of wildlife, including the elusive snow leopard. The species, listed as 'vulnerable' and rare to find, lives in this high-altitude cold desert environment and can be seen during winter months. Conservation-minded, experiential safari outfitter andBeyond offers travelers the opportunity to explore this wilderness with the region's most experienced guides, offering the rare opportunity to meet a snow leopard, if luck strikes. The 12-day Snow Leopard Expedition sets off in small group set-departures in January, February and March 2020. Rates start from $6,891 per person, including a $200 donation to the Snow Leopard Conservancy.
Runner-Up: Ponant Emblematic Antarctica Cruise
Journey to the ends of the earth, but make it luxury. Swap icicles in your eyelashes for a champagne toast on an Antarctic iceberg with Ponant, the leader in polar cruising. Each trip to the southernmost continent challenges adventure seekers with the trip through the Drake Passage – the 600-mile stretch of ocean between South America and the Antarctic peninsula that boasts some of the roughest seas in the world. Keep an ear out as the captain will often stop and redirect the ship to point out passing whales, Gentoo and Adelie penguins, and crabeater seals. Once in Antarctica, expedition guides and naturalists will lead daily Zodiac excursions with visits to research stations and former whaling stations. Rates start from $13,310 per person for the 11-day / 10-night Emblematic Antarctica journey.
For the Theater Goer
Winner: Chatwal, New York
Do you like your theater with a little side of murder mystery? If so, you've come to the right place – The Chatwal, New York. Designed in 1905 by iconic American architect Stanford White – who was famously killed by his mistress's husband atop Madison Square Garden – The Chatwal was once home to the prestigious Lambs, America's first professional theatrical club. The Chatwal continues to play homage to its history as the epicenter of Broadway. A dedicated theater concierge can offer access to the most sought-after shows; and guests can enjoy a pre-theater dinner at Geoffrey Zakarian's The Lambs Club at The Chatwal. Rates start at $595 per night based on double occupancy.
Runner-Up: Westbury
Theater buffs visiting The Westbury in Dublin can explore the history of Ireland's stage with the complimentary Theatre Walking Tour every Thursday morning. The 90-minute stroll begins in the vibrant Georgian Quarter and brings guests to key sites around the city, including a behind-the-scenes look at the famed Abbey Theatre, which has nurtured the talents of Irish playwrights like William Butler Yeats. The tour also includes a lesson on ancient Irish storytelling at the Setanta Wall, and a look at the drama-inspired artwork within the National Gallery. Rates start at $277 per night.
For the Movie Buff
Winner: GoldenEye
The 25th James Bond movie, which will mark Daniel Craig's final appearance as 007, is heading back to Jamaica. In celebration of the April 2020 release, movie buffs can retrace the island life of Bond's creator, Ian Fleming. The author was a former British intelligence officer and discovered Jamaica during a WWII mission in 1942. Four years later, he purchased 15 acres of under-developed tropical land and named it GoldenEye to pay homage to his naval operation that first brought him to the island. He resided at GoldenEye every January and February for more than two decades and wrote a new Bond novel each winter for a total of 14 books. His beachfront bungalow, which is now called The Fleming Villa with five bedrooms, is part of the 52-acre GoldenEye resort. Fleming's writing desk and sunken garden where he would entertain the likes of Noël Coward and Katherine Hepburn are available for guests to enjoy. Rates start at $6,365 per night.
Runner-Up: Park Hyatt Tokyo
Guests of Park Hyatt Tokyo can channel Bill Murray while sipping on a whisky flight in the hotel's 52nd floor New York Bar. Famed as the location of Sofia Coppola's Lost In Translation, the bar's signature L.I.T cocktail with Japanese sake and peach liqueur can be enjoyed to the soundtrack of live jazz while overlooking the sparkling city skyline. Rates start at $600 per night.
For the Romantic Beach Bum
Winner: Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
"Love Island" – not just a reality show, but something that could actually be your reality. Give the gift of an ultimate couples' vacation in the Maldives. When it debuted in July, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi became the first luxury resort to open near the capital of Malé in the last decade. The journey to tranquility begins with a yacht ride from the airport to the resort. The 122 accommodations include 39 beach villas, each of which features a swimming pool and a private alcove on the beach with an outdoor hammock and two sunbeds. Surround yourself with sand and surf on a nearby sandbar, available for a wine pairing dinner or a yoga class. Rates start at $1,700 per night.
Runner-Up: Belmond Cap Juluca
Set on the white sands of Anguilla's Maundays Bay, known as one of the most pristine beaches in the Caribbean, each room at Belmond Cap Juluca has its own private slice of sand complete with a dedicated beach butler. Guests of the newly renovated property can soak in the Caribbean sun and sway to live calypso and reggae at the Cap Shack, a laid-back beach bar with a vintage '80s food truck serving up everything from fish tacos to rum punches and poke bowls. Rates start from $725 per night.
For the #InstagramFamous Friend
Winner: Dalloway Terrace
Off to Europe for the festive season? Why not hit two countries in one – visitors to The Bloomsbury in London will be treated to a Merry Swissmas celebration. The hotel's heated, al fresco restaurant, Dalloway Terrace, has launched a collaboration with the alpine resort town of Gstaad. Stroll from Regent's Park into snow-dusted pine garlands and frosty foliage. Gstaad's Swiss traditions overwhelm the terrace, with bespoke "Scherenschnitte" (Swiss paper cuttings) on display around the restaurant. Guests can warm up with Foxford woolen blankets and warming cocktails like an alpine toddy – a hot toddy with a chamomile twist. Cocktails are delivered to the table with a Retro Viewer that allows guests to gaze upon the picturesque mountains of Gstaad between sips. Afternoon tea starts at $50 per person.
Runner-Up: Almanac Rooftop
360-degree views of Barcelona, check. Instagrammable décor, check. Craft cocktails, check. Almanac Barcelona's Azimuth rooftop bar is open year-round, beckoning guests with its coral-hued, cocoon-like lounges and cozy blankets during the mild winter months. The city is known for its gin and tonics, with the clear liquid and fizzy bubbles the perfect accessory for an Instagrammable rooftop view. Almanac's signature 'Dealer's Choice' cocktail is elevated with dry sherry from Jerez, grapefruit bitters and artisanal tonic water. Rates start from $287 per night.
For the Foodie Focused
Winner: Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum in Napa
Give the gift of the CIA. No, not that CIA – the Culinary Institute of America at Copia in Napa Valley is the perfect place for travelers to the region to become immersed in the local food culture, with daily cooking classes and tastings from local wineries. Newly opened at the CIA, the Chuck Williams Culinary Art Museum features the 4,000-piece personal culinary collection – including rare special cookware, bread baking and culinary tools, appliances, and tableware – of the Williams-Sonoma founder. Admission to the museum is free. Class and tasting pricing varies with rates starting at $30.
Runner-Up: Shou Sugi Ban House
Get a taste for the flavors that put Noma in Copenhagen on the map! Chef Mads Refslund, formerly of the world's best restaurant, now directs the food and beverage program at wabi sabi-inspired wellness retreat and destination spa Shou Sugi Ban House in the Hamptons. The plant-based menu is inspired by Nordic, Japanese and New England cuisines. Located in Water Mill, New York, adjacent to the Parrish Art Museum, the 13-room property incorporates many forms of wellness in its multi-day retreats, which include spa and healing arts treatments, workshops, meditation and movement. Rates start at $550 per person.
P.S. Don't forget the most important carry-on items when traveling: chocolate and a face mask. La Maison du Chocolat's Bars Unhinged ($14) are the perfect plane-size snack (think mini deconstructed chocolate bars). Guinot's Newhite Instant Brightening Mask ($77, set of seven) is a travel-size sheet mask that removes those post-flight dark circles and creates a glow in 10 quick minutes.
Gift of Travel: Insight Vacations' Offers Special Discounts to Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Egypt and Morocco Thru Nov. 8
10/11/19 / MoralCompass /	Cultural Travel, European travel, Gift of Travel, Holiday travel, international travel	/ gift of travel, holiday travel, Insight Vacations, tours to Europe, travel deals
Sistine Chapel, Vatican (c) Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
For those looking to get their holiday gifts early this year, you can give the gift of travel this season with Insight Vacations' air offers to Europe and beyond.
Delight your loved ones with wine under the Tuscan sun, a cruise over the turquoise-blue waters of Greece or even a private tour of the magnificent architecture of ancient Egypt. When they travel with Insight Vacations, they won't just see a destination, they'll meet it, feel it and taste it. Insight Vacations creates the opportunity to experience countries in depth with deliciously authentic dining, immersive experiences with locals and hand-picked, luxurious hotels— located in the heart of the destination. Our passionate Travel Directors will be with you every step of the way providing a seamless, magical and unforgettable experience.
From now until Nov. 8, you can save 10% on Insight's immersive vacations to Europe plus $300 off economy air per couple.
Insight Vacations is offering 10% off trips with its popular Early Payment Discount on trips to Europe for those who book and pay in full by December 18, 2019. In addition, past guests and Club Bon Voyage Members can save up to 5%.
By choosing flights with American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair and Iberia, you can save $150 off per person on Economy, $200 off per person on Premium Economy or $300 off per person on Business Class on departures to Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, Egypt and Morocco from Oct. 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020, and Sept. 1, 2020 to Nov. 15, 2020.
Insights' immersive trips to Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, Egypt include:
Best of Italy (11 days): Showcasing Italy's grandest attractions, this remarkable journey takes guests to historic landmarks with a local expert such as the Vatican Museum, the Bramante Staircase, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. In Tuscany, guests experience a guided visit through the house of the Italian Renaissance diplomat and writer, Niccolò Machiavelli, with a special opening of his private office where he wrote "The Prince." Afterwards, guests taste wines made from vineyards surrounding the home. They'll also visit the Italian garden for a view of Florence's iconic domed cathedral and explore the historic cellar connected to one of the oldest restaurants in Italy by a secret tunnel. On Giudecca Island, guests will admire the age-old skill of glassblowing by skilled artisans at an arts center, and in Venice they will ride on a gondola while being serenaded through the historic canals under starry skies. Travelers also take a private cruise to the Isle of sun-kissed Capri to enjoy breathtaking views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Wonders of Egypt (9 days): Guests begin this spectacular journey by visiting the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and viewing the treasures of Tutankhamun with Insight's professionally trained Egyptologist. They experience the splendor of the Great Pyramids and venture inside one of the inner chambers before gazing upon the mythical Great Sphinx. Clients then take a scenic flight to Luxor, where they explore the massive temple complex of Karnak before boarding their cruise ship then visiting the Temple of Luxor, a UNESCO World Heritage site. On the west bank of the Nile they'll explore the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, home to the magnificent tombs of Egypt's pharaohs, and visit a working bakery to watch local artisans making authentic Egyptian bread. The following evening clients experience a traditional Egyptian dinner and galabeya party, and on the final day they see the imposing Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Temple of Isis. The trip ends with a ride in a traditional Nile felucca, where clients learn about the art of sailing this ancient craft from a local sailor.
For more information, contact Insight Vacations at 800-582-8380 or visit www.insightvacations.com.
Give the Gift of Travel this Valentine's Day: Luxury Gold Proposes Top 7 Chairman's Collection Experiences
02/07/19 / MoralCompass /	Gift of Travel, luxury travel	/ gift of travel, Luxury Gold, Luxury Gold Vacations, luxury travel, Romantic Travel, The Travel Corporation, Valentines Gift of Travel
Join Princess Anita von Hohenberg at Artstetten Castle
Luxury Gold is inviting travelers to celebrate Valentine's Day with the meaningful gift of travel and journeys beyond the ordinary by presenting its expanded 2019 Chairman's Collection of VIP travel experiences personally curated by The Travel Corporation (TTC)'s Chairman Stanley Tollman.
The collection offers travelers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet the world's Legendary Locals such as Princess Anita von Hohenberg at her Artstetten castle and Count Francesco Mazzei at his Tuscan estate. Guests will be transported into an elite world of regal lunches, noble dinners and cocktails with aristocracy and they will also meet other exceptional local characters.
Here are the Top 7 Chairman's Collection experiences with only a handful of select departures offering opportunities to meet these Legendary Locals:
1. Learn the Art of Wine Making with Marchese Francesco Mazzei at his Centuries Old Tuscan Estate
Wine lovers and guests can join the 12-day Ultimate Italy journey on the May 19th and May 22nd departures to meet Count Francesco Mazzei whose family has perfected the art of winemaking for over 24 generations. For the past 600 years, the Mazzei family has been pioneers and champions of Chianti wines since the very beginning. Travelers will meet a member of the Mazzei family at their vineyard estate, Castello di Fonterutoli for a private tour, including a delicious Tuscan lunch using fresh seasonal ingredients and wine tasting.
2. Enjoy a Private Cocktail Reception with Princess Anita von Hohenberg at Her Home in Artstetten Castle
Austria History buffs and travelers can join the 13-day Harmony of Central Europe luxury journey on the May 14th and May 20th 2019 departures to meet Princess Anita. She is a proud descendant of the Habsburgs which includes prominent historical figures such as Empress Maria Theresa and Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Guests will join the princess for a private sparkling wine reception and hear personal stories about her family heritage.
3. Join Lady Jane Percy, the Duchess of Northumberland for a Private Tour at Alnwick Castle's Award-Winning Gardens
Gardening lovers and guests can book the 9 or 10-day British Royale escorted journey on the April 19th and August 9th, 2019 departures. The Duchess takes immense pride in her family home, the majestic 11th century Alnwick Castle which is considered one of Britain's most iconic castles and was featured in the Harry Potter film series. Thanks to her visionary planning, fundraising and care, the adjoining castle gardens have been meticulously restored beyond their former grandeur. While over 800,000 people visit each year, only Luxury Gold guests will join Lady Percy for a private tour of her award-winning gardens.
4. Indulge in a Memorable Dinner with Count Remy de Scitivaux at Paris' Oldest Restaurant Francophiles and travelers can join Count Remy at the legendary Le Procope, Paris' oldest restaurant in continuous operation since 1686 on the 10-day French Vogue journey on May 11th and September 14th, 2019 departures. Count Remy will recount stories of Paris' greatest intellects and artists who frequented this restaurant. Guests will enjoy an exceptional dining experience located in the equally iconic Saint-Germain-des-Prés district and sample the famous coq au vin and homemade millefeuille.
5. Sample Local Wines with Canadian Olympic athlete and legendary alpine skier, Rob Boyd in Whistler
Sports fans and guests can join an exclusive reception to meet Canadian Olympic athlete, Rob Boyd in the scenic mountain village of Whistler while exchanging insightful stories and sampling local wine on the 22-day Majesty of the Rockies journey on June 2nd, July 14th and August 11th, 2019 departures.
6. Enjoy Locally Distilled Drinks with Grammy Award winner and Country Hall of Fame Musician, Charlie McCoy in Nashville
Music aficionados who adore jazz, blues, rock and country music can join the lively 14-day Sumptuous Soul of America journey, departing on the May 12th and September 8th, 2019. Guests will meet Charlie McCoy who performed with musical legends, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash and will recount his epic stories over locally distilled bourbon.
7. Exclusive Celebration Dinner with Cultural Ambassador, Kainoa Hocajo in Maui
Foodies and guests can meet Cultural Ambassador, Kainoa Hocajo and enjoy an exclusive celebration dinner created by world famous chef, Michael Lofaro on the 12-day Luxurious Hawaiian Escape journey, on the April 7th and September 15th, 2019 departures. Kainoa is an emerging leader in the field of cultural tourism and will share impactful stories about his native Hawaiian values and culture. He has studied under the guidance of highly respected kupuna (elders) and to help honour the traditions of his ancestors.
Travelers can view the complete Chairman's Collection experiences: https://www.luxurygoldvacations.com/us/vacation-types/the-chairmans-collection.
Contact your travel advisor, or Luxury Gold at 888-862-5952, www.luxurygoldvacations.com
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Valentine's Day Travel Ideas: 6 Bucket List Adventures to Spark Romance
02/03/18 / MoralCompass /	Leave a comment / Adventure Travel	/ gift of travel, Gift of Travel for Valentines Day, Romance Travel, romantic adventures, romantic destinations, Valentines Day Gift of Travel, Valentines Day Travel
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With Valentine's Day only a couple weeks away, many have romance on the mind, and what better way to inspire romance than to share a bucket-list adventure. Here are six adventures that will make you fall in love all over again. (Can't jet off in time for Valentine's Day? The gift of travel is a loving promise that fits in a card.)
Bike Italy with Top Chefs – Tourissimo recently announced a series of cycling vacations highlighting the best food and wine of Italy. A different celebrated chef joins each departure to facilitate the understanding of local gastronomy.
Rocky Mountain Glamping – Hike, ride horses, fly fish, snowmobile, x-country ski, and play cowboy at the 25,000+ acre Red Reflet Ranch in Ten Sleep, Wyoming. Gourmet dining offers ingredients from the ranch's butcher shop, organic greenhouse, and gardens.
Robinson Caruso Island Retreat – Retreat to the mystical Chilean island where marooned explorer Robinson Crusoe once lived. Hear the legends of pirates and treasure as you hike through deep forested ravines, cascading streams, and along jagged coastlines in this World Heritage Biosphere Reserve.
Escape to Romantic St. Petersburg – Forget Paris or Rome. Join MIR Corporation in St. Petersburg where you and your lover can peruse Fabergé eggs, attend world-class ballet and opera performances, walk the halls of luxurious palaces of the czars, and stand before "The Dance," a joyous painting by Henri Matisse.
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This Father's Day, Tap into His Bucket List & Give a Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure
05/22/17 / MoralCompass /	Leave a comment / Active Travel, Adventure Travel, bucket list travel	/ adventure travel, bucket list, Bucket List travel, Fathers Day gift of travel, gift of travel, travel adventures, travel adventures for Dad
Moonlight Basin Golf (photo by Tony Demin)
This Father's Day, instead of the run-of-the-mill, treat Dad to once-in-a-lifetime: from shooting sporting clays in Montana to fishing in Russia, hiking in Ethiopia, cycling in South America and driving Land Rovers in Mongolia, tap into Dad's bucket list.
Fish the Remote Russian Wilderness: Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi River is located above the Arctic Circle and accessed via a two-hour Mi-8 helicopter ride across remote Russian tundra. There, an entirely wild Atlantic salmon population thrives, and Dad will enjoy a single-occupancy cabin, gourmet food and fine wine. Frontiers International Travel arranges it all, including flights, activities and visas.
Trek the Roof of Africa: Dad will spend four days hiking and camping in Ethiopia's Simien Mountains – part of the Roof of Africa – on this trip with Adventure Life. The range has more than a dozen peaks over 12,000 feet and is home to the gelada baboon, Ethiopian wolf, walia ibex and birds of prey such as the lammergeyer. Dad will also start and end at the Simien Mountain Lodge, set on the edge of an escarpment at 10,700 feet and claiming the highest bar on the continent.
Play Cowboy at a Working Ranch: Did your Dad grow up idolizing John Wayne and Clint Eastwood? At the 25,000-acre Red Reflet Ranch in Ten Sleep, Wyoming, he can ride horses, fish, shoot guns, ATV and play cowboy like his heroes. Additional activities include guided hikes, dirt bike rides and mountain biking. Gourmet dining includes ingredients from the ranch's butcher shop, organic greenhouse and gardens. From cattle drives to branding, the true western lifestyle thrives at Red Reflet.
Ride South America From Top to Tip: On TDA Global Cycling's 8,400-mile South American Epic tour, Dad can bike from the shores of the Caribbean across the equator and south to the Beagle Channel, or one of nine shorter sections. Highlights include Colombian coffee, Volcano Alley in Ecuador, the Incan highlands of Peru, the Bolivian salt flat, Argentina's wine country and the trans-Patagonian Carretera Austral, while rest days offer the opportunity to fly over the incredible Nazca Lines, explore Macha Picchu and more.
Drive Land Rovers on the Silk Road: Since MIR Corporation's inception in 1986, it has been creating custom overland adventures. On a self-drive tour, Dad and his friends can get behind the wheel of Land Rovers, motorcycles or even vintage automobiles and cross the rolling steppe of Mongolia, pass through the charming towns and villages of Siberia, or even travel the Silk Road. These journeys are momentous, unforgettable and limited only by one's own imagination.
Golf, Shoot and Sip Under the Big Sky: A stay-and-play package at Montana's Moonlight Basin will give Dad and his friends a taste of life in Big Sky Country. They'll play rounds of golf on the Jack Nicklaus-signature course at Moonlight Basin – named one of the best new courses in the country – and the Tom Weiskopf course at the Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, then shoot sporting clays with Moonlight Outfitters. And in the evening, they can retire to a spacious mountain home beneath 11,166-foot Lone Peak and sip whiskey at a private, curated tasting.
See the Northern Lights in Alaska: Dad will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night. Highlights of this Gondwana Eoctours adventure include dogsledding through snowy forests, hiking alongside a family of reindeer taking curling lessons from locals in Fairbanks soaking in the geothermal Chena Hot Springs learning to photograph the Aurora Borealis from a professional photographer snowshoeing on private land and exploring the Ice Sculpture Museum.
For Mothers Day, Give the Gift of Travel: Here are 8 'Bucket List' Adventures Sure to Thrill
04/28/16 / MoralCompass /	Leave a comment / Adventure Travel	/ Bucket List travel, gift of travel, Mothers Day, Mothers Day Gift of Travel
This Mother's Day, you can fulfill a bucket list wish of giving the gift of travel to Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice © 2016 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com
This Mother's Day, spice things up by giving her the gift of travel. Travel expert Adam York has selected eight bucket list adventures that span the spectrum of Moms, but are sure to make this the most epic Mother's Day ever.
Nicaragua Escape– Retreat to a tranquil hideaway overlooking the white sands beaches of the Pacific Ocean at Aqua Wellness Resort. Mom will enjoy two days in charming Granada City where she will kayak, volcano hike, and zip-line, before heading to her exceptional beachfront retreat. She will relax, play, and decompress in a beautiful rainforest setting.
Alaska Northern Lights – Join Gondwana EcoTours on a Northern Lights tour of Alaska. Mom will get a dose of local culture by day, and by night have the opportunity to photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky! She will zip between snow-covered trees on the back of a dog-sled, soak in the mineral-rich waters of geothermal hot springs, walk through the frozen art of an ice-sculpture museum, and sip martinis out of glasses made of ice.
Argentina Wine + Photo Adventure– Mom will join renowned Argentine photographer, teacher, and documentary filmmaker, Ossian Lindholm, on the first-ever photography + high-altitude wine tour of Northwest Argentina. This is a magical journey that is perfect for photographers and wine lovers of all levels. Mom will be immersed in the region's geography, wildlife, cuisine, and culture.
Barge Cruise through France– Fine wines, delicious cuisine, and a leisurely approach to the enjoyment of each day await Mom on a barge cruise down France's picturesque waterways. From the rolling vineyards of Burgundy to the tree-lined Canal du Midi in the Languedoc region, Frontiers International Travel's selection of handpicked vessels provide a range of options suitable for anyone in search of a unique holiday with like-minded people.
Moscow, the Golden Ring and St. Petersburg– Mom will discover where Russian art, architecture and culture began. In between the urban centers of Moscow and St. Petersburg, she'll experience the Russian countryside. The oldest and loveliest churches in Russia, Sergiev Posad's wooden crafts, and Fedoskino's glowing lacquer boxes all put a shine on Russia's Golden Ring that Mom will never forget.
Cycle Villages of Provence – Take Mom on Ride & Seek's Provence cycling tour through the most beautiful villages of France as ordained by the group Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. This tour emphasizes authentic cuisine and local wines. There is a wonderful correlation between fine wine growing areas and world-class cycling.
Dude Ranch Retreat– The 25,000 acre Red Reflet Ranch in Ten Sleep, Wyoming is both working ranch and luxury resort. Mom will hike, ride horses, skeet shoot, fly fish, mountain bike, dine on gourmet food, and play cowgirl on this fun-filled getaway. From cattle drives to branding, the true western lifestyle thrives at Red Reflet.
Diamond Circle Tour of Iceland– The land of fire and ice, active volcanoes and glaciers! Countless geysers, hot pots, and fumaroles dot the landscape. These unique features create a landscape filled with incredible waterfalls, lakes, mountains and stories of trolls and elves. On this six-day trip, Mom will travel by 4WD car from Reykjavik through the Skagafjordur Region to see the highlights of the Diamond Circle in the north, and return to Reykjavik by plane.
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'Shop & Share' Event Nov 21 to Support Palm Beach Zoo
11/18/14 / MoralCompass /	3 Comments / Sustainable Travel	/ gift giving, gift of travel, holiday gifts, holiday shopping supports attractions, Palm Beach Zoo
Lilly Pulitzer shop at The Gardens Mall is supporting the Palm Beach Zoo with 10% of sales donated on sales November 21.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Come join the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society at Lilly Pulitzer this Friday, November 21, at The Gardens Mall. Visitors will be able to shop from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with 10% of any sales to be donated to the Zoo. A few of the Zoo's furry and feathered friends will be making guest appearances between 2 and 3:30 p.m. and between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Shoppers can enjoy light refreshments.
"How can it be that shopping helps wildlife? In this case, it does!" said Andrew Aiken, president and CEO for the Zoo. "We hope that this event will inspire people to shop on behalf of wildlife, and this will give them the satisfaction of combining two loves: shopping and animals."
Lilly Pulitzer at The Gardens Mall is located at 3101 PGA Blvd Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Photos from the 2013 Shop & Share — http://on.fb.me/1xfyJe5
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The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
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Laboratoire Cerba, Pathoquest Ink Licensing Agreement for Metagenomic Blood Test
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – Laboratoire Cerba, a member of the Cerba Healthcare group, and Pathoquest announced this week a licensing agreement for the iDTect Blood test for use in the precision diagnosis of infectious diseases.
IDTect is a metagenomic test developed by Pathoquest, a spinout of Institut Pasteur, that uses next-generation sequencing technology in combination with preanalytical methods and bioinformatics technologies. The test can identify more than 1,200 clinically relevant bacteria and viruses from a single blood sample and can deliver results for use by clinicians and microbiologists within 48 hours.
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Conflict Alerts # 106, 10 June 2020
D Suba Chandran
Last week, there were three sets of violence in J&K, most of them taking place within Kashmir Valley, focussed on South Kashmir.
First, was the killing of a Sarpanch on Sunday, 7 June, in the Anantnag district in South Kashmir. The Sarpanch belongs to the Pandit community and is affiliated with the Congress party.
Second was a series of encounters between the militants and the security forces during the week. On 7 June, five militants were killed in an encounter in Shopian district. Later, in the same district, four more militants were killed on 11 June, in another encounter. Shopian district is adjacent to Anantnag district in South Kashmir.
Third, violence across the LoC relating to infiltration in the Rajouri sector.
First, the violence with its geographic focus in South Kashmir. Geographically, the Valley has two regions – North and South Kashmir. During the peak of militancy in the 1990s and the following decade, South Kashmir has been a focal point for militancy led by local Kashmiri fighters. It appears that the pattern is getting repeated a decade later.
Second, the targeting of panchayat leaders. During the 1990s, the militants targeted the panchayat leaders – so that there is no local governance in place at the ground level. Since 2004 (establishment of Indo-Pak ceasefire along the LoC), one of the biggest success stories of the Indian democracy in J&K is the return of panchayat elections. According to a news report (The Tribune, 11 June 2020), in the panchayat elections held in December 2018, "a total of 22,214 panches and 3,459 sarpanches were elected out of a total of 33,592 panch and 4,290 sarpanch constituencies." The panches and sarpanches have always been an easy target for the militants, as they live in the villages and towns.
Third, the fear of communal aspect of terror targets, and its impact on the return of the Pandit community. The Sarpanch who lost his life in Anantnag belongs to the Pandit community; during the 1990s, the militants targeted the Pandit community resulting in an exodus of the minorities out of Kashmir valley. During the 2010s, there has been a debate on the return of the Kashmiri Pandits, a highlight of relating to return of normalcy inside the Kashmir Valley.
Fourth is the violence across the LoC – both in terms of infiltration and cross-LoC firing. This affects the peace along not only the LoC, but also the situation within Kashmir Valley. Both developments were linked in the 1990s; the mid-2000s, especially after the 2004 ceasefire, there was a reduction in infiltration, and also the situation within the Valley.
The BJP government has to relook at its present strategy to achieve stability in J&K. A muscular policy towards J&K is an option for New Delhi – at the political level in terms of working with the regional parties and leaders, and at the societal level, in terms of a security-first approach. But, a year later adopting such an approach, the government has to weigh the fallouts and implications and do a course correction.
Though the Indian government may have wanted to decouple its Kashmir strategy and its approaches towards Pakistan, the latter has worked against it and inter-twined it. Islamabad is also trying to internationalize the issue and paint India on the wrong side. New Delhi has to realize, it is working.
D Suba Chandran is a Professor and Dean at the School of Conflict and Security Studies at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)


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Lampard using sleepless nights with new baby to plot Chelsea downfall
At 3am I'm on bottle duty with the baby… considering formations! Derby boss Frank Lampard is using sleepless nights to plot downfall of Chelsea ahead of reunion at Stamford Bridge
Frank Lampard spoke about getting up in the early hours to feed his daughter
Patricia is six months old and her father is making use of valuable thinking time
He returns to Chelsea as Derby boss in Carabao Cup tie on Wednesday night
Lampard insists he will not be conflicted and is preparing his side to win
The sleepless nights may be a consequence of a new baby but Frank Lampard has been making use of the thinking time too.
Six-week-old Patricia's feeding demands on one hand, how to beat the club he holds so dear to his heart on the other.
'It's been three in the morning, baby in my arms and I'm considering formations, players, things like that,' the Derby boss said on the eve of the Carabao Cup tie at Chelsea.
Frank Lampard has been juggling fatherhood with his responsibilities as Derby manager
Lampard is a bona fide Chelsea legend but is not conflicted ahead of his return to the club
'Last week I was on bottle duty in the middle for the night for Christine — very glamorous. We are fortunate to have a baby girl and we are enjoying it.'
Lampard has plenty of reasons to smile. His Derby side are flying in the Championship and earning plaudits for the way they are going about it while Jose Mourinho's Manchester United have been dispatched at Old Trafford in the League Cup.
Another reunion awaits on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge and it is safe to assume 40,000 fans will welcome back their former midfielder. They still sing his name at every game.
Lampard's side are excelling in the Championship and face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup
It is that relationship which will dictate restraint should Derby conjure another shock. 'It will be nice (for fans to chant). I always try to please the fans, they are the club and to be getting that support when you are working for an opposing team feels nice.
'I have a good bond and I will never disrespect it. When I scored against Chelsea I wouldn't have celebrated in a million years and as a manager I have to be respectful as I have to appreciate what the club did for me. This will rank quite high for me because to go back to Chelsea is a big deal for me. I don't want us to come away in a bad way. I want us to perform on the night.'
Lampard spent 13 years at Stamford Bridge before moving to Manchester City, for whom he scored against Chelsea. The celebration was muted and will be equally so again tonight. He is a big admirer of Maurizio Sarri and Ross Barkley has caught the eye. Yet he dismisses comparisons with the England midfielder.
Lampard is enjoying watching Ross Barkley fulfill his potential at Stamford Bridge
'I'm pleased for Ross. I could see his talent straight away, he had things to work on but he's become this all-round midfielder now.
'He has listened to Sarri this year. I look out for Chelsea all the time and to see a young lad coming through and playing well, I'm delighted for him.
'It would be an easy connection because he scored a few goals and I scored goals but he is a different kind of player.'
Lampard picked his first team at Old Trafford, a match which he says turned his boys into men, and will do the same again. Chelsea have given special dispensation to Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori, both on loan at Pride Park, to play.
Emotions will be high but Lampard does not believe it will compare to that City match.
Mason Mount has been allowed to play for the Rams against his parent club Chelsea
He added: 'It is slightly different as a manager. There were mixed emotions on that day.
'I was doing my job for Manchester City but everyone knew I was a Chelsea man. To go up against them and score was a difficult one for me.
'As a manager the players need to go out there and perform and it's my job to prepare them. I'm not too conflicted on this one. I'm going to enjoy the occasion.'
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The Sunway Pyramid outlet is relatively new, having been open since January 2017 – pots of basil plants adorn each table in the restaurant with many more lining the sides of Ăn Viet's al-fresco section, for customers to pluck and add into their food. Vietnamese cooking uses only the freshest ingredients to allow the natural flavours to stand out.
Jien and I were taken on a journey beyond the quintessential Vietnamese dishes one would order, like the Banh Trang Nuong (RM9.90) – a tasty starter of savoury minced pork, egg and dried shrimp in rice paper wrap. This was grilled over slow fire till the exterior turns crisp and aromatic.
The Xoi Chien Phong (RM14.90) comprises deep fried sticky rice puff shaped as a ball, served with a side of green mango salad and grilled lemongrass chicken. The rice puff reminded me of the Indian-style appam, but stickier. The mango salad gave it a tangy-spicy kick, which I enjoyed.
If you're into clams or la la in broth, the Canh Chua Ngao Nuoc Dua (RM14.90) is worth checking out. This is basically clams in light coconut broth, but each sip is flavour-packed from the sweetness of the clams, garlic and herbs.
Khai Vi Tong Hop (RM13.90) offers two types of spring rolls – fresh and fried, along with grilled sugarcane prawns. Not my favourite among the appetisers at Ăn Viet, but Jien liked this. In general, I tend to order just the fresh spring rolls when I eat Vietnamese food.
We also tried a variety of Vietnamese main dishes and many of them were new to me. The Cha Ca La Vong (RM23.90 – ala carte, RM27.90 – set meal) was quite addictive. This dish originated from one of the most popular restaurants in Vietnam, and is best eaten with lettuce and fresh basil.
Jien really enjoyed the Ga Nuong Xa Ot (RM13.90 – ala carte, RM15.90 – with rice, RM19.90 – set meal) which was tender and crisp around the edges. Not my personal favourite though, as I liked the Banh Mi – Thit Nuong (RM14.90) better. This was rich, deliciously hearty and rustic. You get a baguette that is super crispy exterior and airy centre, and a sumptuous filling of grilled pork, pate, pickles and vegetables.
Bun Cha (RM18.90 – ala carte, RM22.90 – set meal) features Hanoi style grilled pork with vermicelli and this is eaten with lettuce, basil and mint. You get a burst of tangy, spicy and sweet notes in each bite, along with the smoky aftertaste of the pork.
The Pho Bo Dac Biet (RM23.90 – ala carte, RM27.90 – set meal) wasn't to my liking, as I found the broth too light. I was told this is the version available in Northern Vietnam, hence the lighter flavour. The broth takes 12 hours to prepare, is best enjoyed with beansprouts, basil and sriracha sauce. There's beef slices, beef brisket, shank, tripe, tendon and beef ball in each serving – I particularly enjoyed the beef ball.
Ca Phe Trung (RM9.90) combined Vietnamese drip coffee with egg, which gave it more body and a creamy mouthfeel. I also tried the iced Vietnamese coffee, which was just alright for me. It was lacking that thick, smooth finish I was seeking. The Viet-ffogato (RM9.90) is An Viet's version of affogato, where you get condensed milk ice cream with a shot of Vietnamese coffee. Pretty good stuff.
Verdict: Pretty decent Vietnamese food. Try the banh mi, cha ca la vong, bun cha, and canh chua ngao nuoc dua.


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Thomas Hampson sings Schumann
If there is one genre of music which baritone Thomas Hampson is exceptionally passionate about, it is the lied. To Hampson, song and singing are "the diary of our existence" and he has invested a great amount of time, work and love to luring this…


This accommodation is located right in the middle of Kalbarri just a short walk to everything. It has the best views on offer!
Ideal for families, this second storey apartment has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a self-contained kitchen, separate lounge and dining room, air conditioning in all rooms and ceiling fans in all bedrooms.
Accommodating 2 to 9 people, it has a balcony with BBQ, overlooking the sensational Murchison River and the Indian Ocean. Sit back, relax and enjoy the perfect sunsets.
590km North of Perth, 160km North of Geraldton.
This is a 4 bedroom home on the River Front.
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Your inner chef will delight in this beautiful kitchen. Serve up your gourmet meals at the breakfast bar or in the dining nook. The living room has a gas fireplace and large screen TV for your pleasure, with views out the floor-to-ceiling windows. This condo has two large bedrooms with separate baths, two decks and is located in a gated community at an elevation of 4,000. Nearby attractions and activities include the Blue Ridge Parkway, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hiking, live theater and Wolf Ridge Ski Resort.


Feb 14 (Reuters) - English Premier League soccer club Manchester United posted higher second-quarter revenue helped by a 38 percent surge in broadcasting income and stuck to its financial targets for the year.
The club also said it had paid 19.6 million pounds ($25.10 million) as compensation to former manager Jose Mourinho and some members of his coaching staff after the Portuguese coach was sacked in December.
Revenue for the three months ended Dec. 31 came in at 208.6 million pounds, compared with 177.4 million pounds a year earlier, the club said on Thursday.


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DOJ seeking outside counsel to lead potential Google antitrust litigation
The US Justice Department, ramping up plans for potential antitrust litigation against Google, has begun contacting outside attorneys to lead the government's case, MLex has learned.
The DOJ is preparing a case against Google over potentially anticompetitive conduct in the internet search market that could be filed as early as this summer, it is understood. In the past two weeks the department has reached out to private attorneys to head up the potential litigation, it is understood.
It is not known if an attorney has been hired.
The DOJ told candidates to be ready to join by June, indicating that a lawsuit is imminent. While not a typical practice, government agencies do sometimes hire outside attorneys for litigation. In two prominent cases, the DOJ brought in David Boies for its antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft in the late 1990s, and the US Federal Trade Commission hired outside attorney Beth Wilkinson to lead its earlier antitrust investigation of Google.
While hiring an outside attorney is strong indication that a lawsuit will be filed, that is not always the case. The FTC ultimately did not sue Google after investigating potential anticompetitive conduct in its search business for several years. The FTC closed the probe with narrow, voluntary changes made by Google.
An outside lawyer can also offer a more objective opinion on the merits of a potential lawsuit.
The DOJ began investigating Google for possible antitrust violations last summer, and has since sent the company sprawling information requests, known as civil investigative demands, covering nearly every part of its business.
At least some outside attorneys were contacted by Ryan Shores, an associate deputy attorney general working in the office of Jeffrey Rosen, the number two official at the DOJ under Attorney General William Barr. Shores took the position late last year to oversee the DOJ's investigations of large technology companies, including Google.
Both Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim, the antitrust division leader, and his top deputy, Barry Nigro, are recused from the Google investigation, it is understood.
The DOJ and Shores declined to comment.
"We continue to engage with the ongoing investigations led by the Department of Justice and Attorney General Paxton, and we don't have any updates or comments on speculation," a Google spokeswoman said. "Our focus is firmly on providing services that help consumers, support thousands of businesses, and enable increased choice and competition."
Lawyers contacted by the DOJ were given little information about the case but were told the DOJ is conducting multiple antitrust investigations of Google, it is understood. The pending litigation would focus on Google's actions to protect its purported search monopoly, it is understood.
A group including nearly every state attorney general is also investigating Google for potential antitrust violations. Both the states and the DOJ are probing the company for possible anticompetitive conduct in the search and advertising technology sectors, as well as for potential abuses involving the company's Android operating system.
Different groups of states are leading different parts of the probe. Texas is focused on Google's dominance in online advertising, which is understood to be the most advanced part of the states' investigations.
At least some states, including Texas, are understood to be eyeing a potential fall lawsuit in the ad market.
"Our antitrust investigation into Google has not been slowed down by the coronavirus pandemic," Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement.* "We've issued CIDs to Google and impacted third parties. We hope to have the investigation wrapped up by Fall. If we determine that filing is merited we will go to court soon after that."
The exact timing of any litigation is fluid and could change.
The Wall Street Journal and other outlets previously reported the potential timing of the lawsuits, but the DOJ's efforts to hire outside counsel have not been previously reported.
The states could choose to sue alongside the DOJ in the same lawsuit, or could sue separately. The multiple prongs of the Google investigations could lead to multiple lawsuits.
Google has been under antitrust scrutiny for years, facing probes in multiple countries. The European Commission has fined the company nearly $10 billion over the course of three separate investigations.
This week, a pair of former officials with the DOJ's antitrust division during President Barack Obama's administration wrote a detailed paper outlining an antitrust case against Google.
Based on a study by the UK Competition and Markets Authority of the digital advertising market, Fiona Scott Morton and David Dinielli state that Google uses its search dominance and "data it harvests from its family of consumer-facing products," to force publishers and advertisers to use its advertising technology.
Digital Services Act debate risks flashpoint over EU 'power grab'
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How nearly 50 US states aligned to sue Google, Facebook
24 Dec 2020 12:00 am by Mike Swift
The executive committee of state attorneys general heading the antitrust investigation into Google convened for another regular planning call.
Google, Facebook antitrust courts in DC and Texas represent starkly different venues
Freshly filed antitrust cases against Google and Facebook are slated to play out in the months, and almost certainly years, ahead.


As I am finally putting my winter hats away and making a bit more of an effort with my hair, I thought I would take the opportunity to show you how I get my soft, smooth blow dry and my current MUST haves to make sure my hair does what I say and stays healthy.
I picked up the Nicky Clarke – Frizz Control Hot Air Styler – and let me just say, I have had a few of these single handed dryers now and this is the best one I have had. It does come with a few other attachments, which I actually haven't used yet. However, the barrel dryer is brilliant. It has it's ion frizz control setting, two heat settings and a cool setting. Because the barrel is bigger than my old Remington Styler, it means it takes less time to dry my hair.


The standard pump used here is a centrifugal pump commonly used in the chemical and process engineering industries. The media being carried are often corrosive, toxic, explosive or volatile, or are carried at very high or very low temperatures. This places extreme stress on the pump.
The standard pump is a single-stage spiral casing pump in process configuration. The process configuration ensures quick and easy exchanging of wearing parts. The spiral housing is the most common design for single-stage pumps. Its design is precisely adapted to the flow of the pump. This enables the optimum efficiency levels to be attained. The hydraulic design and connecting dimensions of the pump conform to ISO 2858; the technical requirements are to ISO 5199.


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At Deezi Active, we want our range of activewear to support you for life. That's why we have taken the care to ensure all fabrics and materials used in our leggings and crop tops are of the highest quality.
But there are a few steps you need to follow to make sure the support doesn't stop when the activewear leaves our warehouse.
We know you're all busy women, so we've made it super easy for you, we realise no one likes doing multiple loads of washing so all of our products have care instruction labels printed for your convenience.
When washing your Deezi Active leggings and crop tops, you need to show them the same love and support they shows you.
They hold you, smooth you, comfort you and makes you look damn fine!
Follow these quick, easy steps for a long and loving relationship with your Deezi's.
Do not use fabric softener; we've made them soft enough for you.
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Employees to benefit from zero emission company vehicles
Employee benefits changes focus on zero emissions, and includes changes to company car and van benefits, an expanded exemption for welfare counselling and an increased working at home flat rate.
Company car benefits
In 2017 it was announced that for all new cars registered from 6 April 2020 the carbon dioxide emissions figure for the purposes of determining the car benefit charge will be based in the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). The appropriate percentages for most cars whose CO2 emissions are determined under the WLPT are reduced by two percentage points as compared to those registered prior to 6 April 2020, and whose emissions are measured under the New European Driving Cycle. The means that where a car registered prior to 6 April 2020 would have an appropriate percentage of 8%, the appropriate percentage for a car registered on or after that date would be 6%.
For 2021/22 the appropriate percentage for cars registered on or after 6 April 2020 will be one percentage point lower than that for cars registered prior to that date. The figures for cars registered on or after 6 April 2020 will be brought into line with those for cars registered after that date from 2022/23.
As a result, when working out the car benefit charge for 2020/21 and 2021/22, it will be necessary to take into account the date of the car's registration, as well as its CO2 emissions.
Electric and low-emission cars
Special rules apply for zero emission cars. The appropriate percentage for zero emission cars is set at 0% for 2020/21, 1% for 2021/22 and at 2% for 2022/23, regardless of the date on which the car was registered.
From 2020/21, the appropriate percentage for cars with emissions in the 1—50g/km band will depend on the car's electric range.
The maximum charge for 2020/21 remains at 37%. This will apply to cars registered before 6 April 2020 with emissions of 160g/km and above to cars registered on or after 6 April 2020 with emissions of 170g/km and above. The diesel supplement remains at 4%.
Car and van fuel benefits
The car fuel benefit multiplier will increase to £24,500 for 2020/21. The flat rate van fuel benefit charge will increase to £666. Both are increased in line with the rise in the consumer prices index (CPI) for the year to September 2019.
Van benefit
The van benefit charge for vans will increase to £3,490 for 2020/21. Zero emissions are taxed at 80% of the full rate – a charge of £2,792 for 2020/21.
Legislation is to be introduced in a future finance bill to reduce the van benefit charge for zero emission vans to zero, for vans that produce no carbon dioxide emissions. The measure will take effect from April 2021.
The charge for zero emission vans was gradually being brought into line with the full van charge and was due to reach parity from 2021/22. This measure will remove the charge where zero emission vans are available for unrestricted private use.
Welfare counselling
The scope of non-taxable counselling services provided by employers for employees is to be extended to include related medical treatment, such as cognitive behaviour therapy, which is provided to employers as part of an employer's welfare counselling services. This exemption will take effect from 6 April 2020.
Good news for homeworkers
Where an employee works from home under a homeworking arrangement, the employer can pay, tax-free, a flat rate allowance to cover the additional costs of working at home. The maximum allowance that can be paid tax-free is increased from £4 per week to £6 per week with effect from April 2020.
Response to loan charge review
Following the independent review of the loan charge led by Sir Amyas Morse, legislation is to be introduced in the Finance Bill 2020/21 to give effect to a number of recommendations made by the review. The measures were announced in January and the legislation has been published in draft.
As a result, the loan charge will only apply to loans that were still outstanding on 5 April 2019 which were made on or after 9 December 2010 and before 6 April 2016, which have been fully disclosed to HMRC, and HMRC did not act on that disclosure. All loans taken out on or after 6 April 2016 will be subject to the loan charge if they were outstanding on 5 April 2019.
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Overwhelmed with HEDIS codes submission and gap reports?
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Editors: Vasilakos, T., Hayajneh, T. and Imran, M.
The aim of this paper is to provide a consistent development path enabling the re-usability of in house legacy systems or architectures towards their re-design, in order to ensure compliance with evolving standards, by using the new features of SysML for modelling variants. Modern standards evolve quickly, include advanced functionalities and operations and support diverse implementations. System industries need to cope with such standards changes by modifying their current technologies. This paper shows how a novel engineering process (SysML modelling) could be employed to define consistently the specification and the migration procedure of legacy systems to their variants. Within this work SysML characteristics such as package and block diagrams, are employed, with an emphasis on variability modelling, as a basis for standard compliant architecture implementation, thus providing design flexibility and reusability at several abstraction levels. As an illustration of our proposed method we present models of two variant Physical Layer structures for IEEE-802.15.6 Standard for e-Health Applications. The advanced SysML features are used to target the re-usability of a legacy Narrow-Band (NB) physical layer subsystem for the Wireless Body Area Network standard and to implement the alternative Ultra-Wide Band (UWB). Therefore, we contend that such methods bring potential benefits to those needing to ensure compliance when producing product variants.


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Britney Spears says she celebrated her 40th birthday with 'tears of joy'
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Britney Spears celebrated her 40th birthday on Thursday with her fiancé, festive balloons, fireworks — and a few "tears of joy."
The "Toxic" singer shared a video on Instagram showing some of her birthday festivities. The clip, set to a remix of Madonna's "Frozen," shows a room decorated with balloons spelling out "Happy Birthday Britney." Next, we see Spears' fiancé, actor and trainer Sam Asghari popping open a bottle of bubbly on a private plane. A beautifully decorated cake in the shape of the letter "B" lies on a table beside him.
The video ends with dozens of fireworks exploding in the nighttime sky.
In her caption, Spears gushed, "I'm so blessed and grateful !!!! Tears of joy today … Thank you for all the b-day wishes 🥳🎂🎈🎉 !!!! Psss I didn't even drink the champagne 🥂 no lie !!!!"
The Grammy winner also shared several images and videos of her and Asghari near the entrance of the plane, including several of them kissing.
In the caption of one post, Spears wrote, "Oh the precious joy today !!! Me and my fiancé are so excited to be going away … as you can see I'm not 800 pounds like the paps have me in pics 😂📷 … I've been working out and it's real … whatever 🤷🏼♀💅🏼 !!!!"
"God thank you for being able to go out of the country !!!! I am blessed !!!!" she added.
Spears is enjoying her newfound freedom after being released from her controversial 13-year conservatorship by a California judge on Nov. 12.
Just days after the end of her conservatorship, which was predominantly controlled by her father, James "Jamie" Spears, Britney Spears shared a jubilant message on Instagram detailing her first weekend of freedom.
"I felt like I was on cloud 9 the whole time ☁ !!! I actually got my first glass of champagne 🥂 at the most beautiful restaurant I've ever seen last night !!!! I'm celebrating my freedom and my B day for the next two months !!!!!!!!!!!" she wrote.
She followed that up by posting a video on Instagram celebrating the fact that she was now in possession of the keys to her own car and her own bank card again.
"Owning an ATM card, seeing cash for the first time, being able to buy candles. It's the little things for us women but it makes a huge difference and I'm grateful for that. It's nice, it's really nice," she said.
In late November, Spears expressed her joy again and revealed that she was able to switch to the "right medication" for an unspecified condition.
"That beautiful … nice … and warm f---ing fuzzy feeling when you've been waiting patiently for 13 years to be able to live your life however you choose and it's finally here," Spears wrote in an Instagram post. "And you might be surprised cause my prayers are pretty damn powerful ESPECIALLY when you're on the right medication just a month ago !!!!"
Spears added that it "feels so good to just BE HERE."
Michigan State football defensive line coach Ron Burton leaving Spartans after 9 seasons
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Prince Harry says it's unsafe to return to the UK with his wife, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, due to a lack of security. In an effort to avoid missing Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee this summer, Harry is threatening legal action against the British government, seeking police protection whenever he and his family are in Britain.
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President Joe Biden and First lady Jill Biden packed carrots and apples into food boxes for the hungry and chatted with volunteers Sunday at a food bank as part of a day of service for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Before heading to the warehouse floor where conveyor belts carried cardboard boxes full of donated food, Biden said the child tax credit needed to be renewed. The added boost was used by families to buy food and other supplies.
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A winter storm brought strong winds and heavy snowfall across the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina on Sunday, January 16.The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather watch for the area until Monday morning, warning of snow and sleet accumulations between one to six inches in the area, as well as some ice accumulation. Winds gust speeds could reach up to 50 MPH, the NWS said, making travel "very difficult to impossible" due to lack of visibility.This video filmed by Tiffany Carroll at Sugar Mountain shows wind gusts blowing snow. Credit: Tiffany Carroll via Storyful
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Q: How to create a Set in which only a single type can be added which doesn't permit subclasses or superclasses to be added? I want a Set which only holds one data type and doesn't permit any of its superclasses or subclasses from being added to the Set.

A: Okay, I think I misunderstood the point completely.
I would probably use composition rather than inheritance, delegating to a HashSet<T> internally, but in add you'd want to check:
if (o.getClass() != clazz)
{
     // throw or reject
}

Note that that means you'll need the actual class at execution time, so you'd need to construct the set with something like:
ExactTypeSet<String> x = new ExactTypeSet<String>(String.class);

A: you can use Object.getClass() do determine the type of your objects.
if you want a guarantuee that only classes of a type MyClass are added you could just extend HashSet and override the add(Object o) method and only add the element to the collection if (o.getClass() == MyClass.class):
Update: added a working example that you can run as PoC.
public class MySet extends HashSet<MySet.MyClass> {
    public static class MyClass {}

    public static class MySubClass extends MyClass {}

    @Override
    public boolean add(MyClass c) {
        if (c.getClass() != MyClass.class) {
            throw new IllegalArgumentException("illegal class to add " + c.getClass().getName());
        }
        return super.add(c);
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        MySet set = new MySet();
        set.add(new MyClass());   // works
        set.add(new MySubClass()); // throws Exception
    }

}

running this example yields:

Exception in thread "main" java.lang.IllegalArgumentException:
  illegal class to add MySet$MySubClass

A: In a very specialized case, where you know the type of the class that you want to add, you could you extend an existing Set implementation and override the add(Object o) method, only allowing objects to be added where o.getClass().getName().equals("yourclassname").

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Wipe steaks dry with paper toweling. Heat oil and butter in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When foam subsides, add steaks; saute, turning once, until meat is browned on outside and cooked to desired state inside: about 5 minutes total for rare, 7 minutes for medium, 10 minutes for well done. Transfer steaks to warm platter. Season lightly with salt and pepper.