Author: Maralyn D. Hill

Red Frog Beach Island Resort & Spa Announces New Property Sales Inventory

New ocean condos & suites, private villas, residence clubs, marina slips, jungle lodges and island lots in Panama’s pristine Caribbean location – Bocas del Toro. An idyllic island archipelago recently listed as the Best Islands To Live On.   Bocas del Toro, Panama – Own property in the Caribbean at Red Frog Beach Island Resort & Spa in Panama which was recently listed by International Living as the #1 place in the world to retire. Tucked away in the lower part of the Caribbean where hurricanes do not hit, lies “Isla Bastimentos” discovered and named by Columbus in 1502. This safe tropical locale with its amazing beaches and lush tropical forest is relatively unknown to the common traveler set this place apart from other traditional Caribbean island destinations. Island villas, lots, condos, suites, jungle lodges, residence clubs and marina slips are now available for purchase at this idyllic outpost in Panama’s Bocas del Toro archipelago, recently named one of the top islands to live on in the Caribbean by Islands Magazine and rated one of the world’s top places to retire by Kiplinger.com. Red Frog Beach Island Resort & Spa is situated among a vast nature preserve and adjacent to an environmentally protected national marine park and overlooks its namesake beach—designated as “One of the World’s Best Secret Beaches” by the Travel Channel and “One of the Hottest Beaches in Central America” by Forbes Traveler.  There is no other island...

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VISITBRUSSELS AWARDS 2014: LET’S VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE PROJECTS!

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 5 February 2014   VISITBRUSSELS AWARDS 2014: LET’S VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE PROJECTS!   On the 27 th of March VISITBRUSSELS Will reward the best initiatives helping to Promote the city of Brussels with the VISITBRUSSELS AWARDS. The public gets to decide Who Will be the three nominees.   The public can vote Until February 24 at midnight. The public can vote falling on a period of three weeks to select the three best projects in Each category. A jury Composed of members of various professional associations, Will elect the winner Amongst the three nominees in Each category. Will the results be announced VISITBRUSSELS falling on the Awards ceremony on the 27th of March.   People can vote on the website: www.visitbrusselsawards.be   Maralyn D. Hill, M.Ed.,  The Epicurean Explorer Executive Editor, LuxeBeatMag.com Freelance Lifestyle Journalist International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) Board Member, Co-Chair Conference & Media Trip Committee, Past President Member: Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Member: Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Blogs: Where and What in the World & Success with Writing https://authorcentral.amazon.com Follow me: @maralynhill google.com/+MaralynHill831 FB: http://www.facebook.com/The.Epicurean.Explorer,,  http://www.facebook.com/WhereandWhat.intheWorld, http://www.facebook.com/Success.With.Writing Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/maralynhill We welcome press releases on the food, wine, travel, and items related to the hospitality industry. We receive emails with more than we can post to our service. If you would like to post a press release, please click the the submission tab to get the form to upload...

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Berlin Long Nights, Festival Weeks 2014

Berlin 2014: Long Nights, Art Weekend and Festival Weeks Popular Themed Events Spotlight the Best of Berlin’s Cultural and Creative Scenes. Berlin / Berlin 2014: Long Nights, Art Weekend and Festival Weeks Popular Themed Events Spotlight the Best of Berlin’s Cultural and Creative Scenes. Berlin / Los Angeles, February 4, 2014 – Whether it´s fashion, film, art, music or lifestyle, Berlin offers a score of special events dedicated to a single theme. For “long nights,” a whole weekend, or an entire week, visitors and locals alike will again have many opportunities to indulge in their favorite subject matter and explore the diverse and plentiful cultural offerings of the German capital. Here’s a selection: LONG NIGHTS • 14th Long Night of Sciences Science becomes an experience on the “brightest night of the year”. From 5 pm until midnight, more than 60 scientific institutions in Berlin and Potsdam will open the doors to their laboratories, archives and lecture halls, which are usually closed to the public. Scientists present their area of expertise, show experiments and answer to the manifold questions of the visitors. May 10, 2014, www.langenachtderwissenschaften.de (in German) • 34th Long Night of Museums In 2014, Berlin’s popular Long Night of the Museums is becoming even more attractive, as the city’s museums for the first time team up with the local castles and memorials to present one large festival event. Combined with theInternational Museum Day, the famous museum landscape in...

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A Year of Regional Food at Forage

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2014 A Year of Regional Food at Forage Vancouver, BC. Upon completion of its first very successful year, Forage has big plans for year two. The goal to source local products and support local business is always at the forefront and so we have great news. A complete schedule of Forage Dinners for 2014 and a little something red to start off February and The Year of the Horse. Et tu, Brute?The Caesar re-invented.”Brutus” is made from 100% local tomato juice, spiced with horseradish and mustard seed extract, blended with house-steamed clam nectar and garnished with steamed manila clams, house-pickled spicy beans, smoked pork chicharrón and a rim of pork crackling fennel salt. And of course, vodka. Can you say Hail Caesar? Forage Dinners 2014Forage dinners have been a highlight for Chef Chris Whittaker and his suppliers so the team at Forage has planned a series of dinners for 2014.Forage for Fish – February 20. During the winter months some of BC’s best comes from the sea. Join Whittaker as he features our finest seafood selections with some of BC’s most seafood friendly wines. Taking the Sting out of Nettles – April 24. Let the greens begin! Spring is here and so is the first batch of nettles, cress and spring greens. Paired with spring released wines, this will put...

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HOLLAND AMERICA LINE NAMED ‘BEST OVERALL CRUISE VALUE’ BY WORLD OCEAN & CRUISE LINER SOCIETY FOR 21st YEAR

      CONTACT: Sally Andrews PHONE: 800-637-5029 FAX: 206-262-5934 EMAIL: pr@hollandamerica.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Line also named top in the ‘High-Deluxe, 5-Star-Plus, Large Ships’ category   Seattle, Wash., Feb. 3, 2013 — World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS) members named Holland America Line the Best Overall Cruise Value 2013 for the 21st consecutive year in the publication’s annual Best Cruise Value Awards. Holland America Line also received top marks in the High-Deluxe, 5-Star-Plus, Large Ships category in recognition of its premium cruise experience. “Everyone at Holland America Line is proud to continue to win this award year after year,” said Richard Meadows, executive vice president of marketing, sales and guest programs for Holland America Line. “The cruise industry is continuously evolving, and we are honored that such an esteemed group of travelers recognizes our efforts to continually enhance the Holland America Line premium cruise experience.” WOCLS members are experienced cruisers who take an average of two cruises a year. The society reviews all cruise lines annually, and in its monthly Ocean & Cruise News publication noted, “When we consider the consistency of the product over the years, something that is hard to achieve, the cruise line in 2013 that we continue to feel offers the very best cruise value, to the most cruise passengers, and is therefore awarded our Best Overall Cruise Value award for 2013 is Holland America...

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