Jewish Exponent Travel & Leisure Feed http://www.jewishexponent.com Like, welcome to the Valley, dudes! Set a spell? Try the Beverly Garland Hotel. Nosh a bit? Try Jerry's Deli. Remember the trip to Southern California you took as a child with your family? Or do you remember watching the Tournament o... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20060/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20060/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The winter months offer the perfect excuse to plan a fabulous getaway, and you don't have to travel far to find something that fits your vacation expectations. If you need to flee from the cold depths of winter, there are plenty of beaches... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20061/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20061/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The sweet life -- as exemplified by these cupcakes at Covent Garden Market This story has been updated from the original version. Sir Frederick Banting came to London, Ontario, in July 1920. A medical doctor, he was offered a research... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20012/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/20012/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT It's quiet time: Paper Bark Camp purrs, rather than barks, about its beauty. I'm a few hours drive from Sydney, Australia -- far from the city that's home to the second largest Jewish community in the country. With 45,000 Jews -- am... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19971/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19971/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT An exchange of homes -- an English cottage (above) and an L.A. chic retreat -- gave "The Holiday" (2006) its picture-perfect theme. Susan Stoutz has had 12 vacations since last October, and in all of them, the Philadelphia grandmother... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19972/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19972/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Portland is one of America's greenest cities, a place where half the power comes from renewable sources and a quarter of the Oregon city's workforce commutes by bike, carpool or public transit. You wouldn't necessarily expect Portland's ec... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19910/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19910/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT George Medavoy "Sí, Señor" -- It's time to eat out!From the balcony of our suite at the Riu Palace Resort, we could look out across the bay to El Arco -- the arch-shaped rocky symbol of this southern tip of the Baja California Sur, where... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19860/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19860/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Many of us are suckers for a pet store, drawn in by the allure of cuddly kittens, and mesmerized by the colorful plumage of exotic birds from all over the globe. What people don't typically stop and wonder about is the journey that the... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19824/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19824/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Grand Place in Brussels Among European countries, Belgium is often overlooked as a tourist destination. For anyone who likes chocolate and beer, this omission is a big mistake. Brussels, the Belgian capital, is the administrative... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19778/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19778/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Along with dance and vibrant fashion, music, food and the arts, Rio literally offers all visitors "a piece of the rock," from glorious gems offered by H. Stern and longtime competitor Amsterdam Sauer to spectacular mountainous vistas an... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19726/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19726/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Congregación Israélita de la República Argentina in Buenos AiresPhoto by Elyse Glickman In recent years, Argentines, especially those in the Jewish community, have worked hard to put historical events and political controversies asid... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19668/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19668/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Budhha in Yangon's footlightsPhotos by Riva Frank Standing atop the Theingyizay Bridge overpass in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), I sensed the exhilarating roar of hundreds of buyers and sellers float up to me from the Mahabandula... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19631/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19631/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Because I have an aversion to anything cold and slippery, I've never visited Colorado's famous ski slopes. But I do love mountain scenery, fresh air and a little outdoor adventure -- all of which I found in abundance on a wonderful mi... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19572/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19572/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT "Redneck caviar" is a treat at Hyman's Deli.Photos by George MedavoyGeorge Medavoy Jewish Exponent Feature I never thought I'd find a Jewish gift for our 40th wedding anniversary here in the charming South Carolina city of Charleston. But... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19536/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19536/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ben G. Frank Jewish Exponent Feature A trend is a trend, and El Al Israel Airlines is witnessing more late bookings this year than previously. That's good news for the reflective traveler who in these difficult economic times is consider... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19488/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19488/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Do your traveling plans this September include studying abroad? Although most trips are free from trouble, for both students and their worried parents, it pays to be prepared. Michael Kelly, president and CEO of On Call International,... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19489/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19489/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Frank Rosci Jewish Exponent Feature The next time you see a motorcycle club out for a ride, don't be surprised to find that you may be sharing the road with the Star of David Bikers. These decidedly "mild-bunch" of Jewish riders from the... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19446/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19446/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mary and Stratton Leopold dig into ice cream -- and history, which includes that of Congregation Mickve Israel (below).Photos by George MedovoyGeorge Medovoy Jewish Exponent Feature When the remake of the 1941 horror classic "The Wolfman"... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19406/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19406/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Two years ago, Macau lay somewhere between its colorful history and the city it wanted to be in the 21st century. It boasted a venerable collection of museums and sites celebrating its fusion of Chinese and Portuguese culture, and yet was... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19366/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19366/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT For those making the trek to Alberta, a glut of "Star Trek" experiences await them at the spaced-out Visitors Centre and elsewhere. If you want to brush up on your Klingon, Vulcan is the place to do it. Vulcan, Alberta, that is. The... http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19322/ http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/19322/ Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT