Entries in Tourism (34)

Saturday
Oct122024

Mississippi’s Gulf Coast | Sea, Space & Everywhere in Between

Mississippi’s gulf coast offers a diverse lineup of fun-filled activities for sun seekers, tourists, star gazers and gamblers alike. Home to charm-filled towns, casino resorts, the world’s longest manmade beach and the Stennis Space Center, the Mississippi coast is nestled between New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama. We’ll spend time in Bay St Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Ocean Springs. And visit the state’s aquarium, several museums and historic sights and see the sun set from Deer Island and other spectacular spots along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. I’ll show you some hotels worth considering and some eateries you might not find on your own.

Saturday
Oct122024

World’s best Airbnbs offer amazing experiences

From Iceland to Australia, I’ve stayed in nearly fifty of Airbnbs. They changed the way I travel in 2015, allowing me to think outside the hotel box, opening up a world of possibilities that’s enriched my travel experience in unimaginable ways. I’ll show you some of the incredible places I’ve stayed and tell you about the superhosts who’ve more than earned that name. I hope this guide helps as you plan your next trip. Airbnbs mentioned in this video are in: Rome, Isle of Skye, Scotland, French Polynesia, Utah, Maui, the Big Island, Amsterdam, Orlando, Sydney, London, Penzance, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Mallorca, Honolulu, Kauai and Idaho. 


Wednesday
Sep112024

Hawaii's Best Beaches | A Big Island, Oahu, Maui & Kauai Guide

The Hawaiian islands are loaded with spectacular beaches and no two are alike. This is my guide to the must-see beaches on Oahu, the Big Island, Maui and Kauai. I’ll take you to Papakōlea, the Big Island’s green beach, and to Punaluʻu, the island’s black beach. On Oahu, we’ll visit Waimea Bay, Hanauma Bay and Waikiki Beach before hopping over to the windsurfing paradise that is Maui’s Ho’okipa Beach Park. We’ll also see Big Beach and Little Beach on the Valley Island’s south shore. There’s no shortage of beaches on Kauai’s north shore. Its east shore—called the Coconut Coast—is the perfect spot to catch spectacular sunrises and its south shore beaches are ideal for catching Pacific sunsets. 

Wednesday
Sep112024

Celebrate Barcelona 2024 with America’s Cup sailing adventures in San Francisco & Auckland

A few hours at sea on an America's Cup yacht in San Francisco Bay or Auckland, New Zealand will make you feel part of this year's America’s Cup, even if you’re not in Barcelona, as the world’s most prestigious sailing clubs compete for the 37th time in the world’s oldest international sporting competition. 

Wednesday
Sep112024

20 best things to see & do on New Zealand’s north and south islands

You can see and do so much in New Zealand in little more than a week. I’ll show you the 10 things I did on the South Island and the 10 things I did on the North Island in just 8 days by flying between four cities: Queenstown, Christchurch, Rotorua and Auckland.

My adventures include: A thrilling sail through Auckland Harbor on an America’s Cup yacht, a breathtaking flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound, a blockbuster tour through the fantastical Hobbiton on the North Island, an epic TranzAlpine rail journey across the South Island, the spectacular high rise vistas of Auckland’s Sky Tower and the magnificent sunset views of Skyline Queenstown.

Plus, I’ll take you to Fergburger, Arrowtown, the Kawarau Bungee Bridge, the Christchurch Antarctic Center and Tram tour, Huka Falls, the Redwoods Treewalk, Zorb Rotorua, Kuira Park, Mount Maunganui, Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium and the Aukland’s Explorer bus tour. I’ll also show the four places I stayed and how I was able to quickly moved about on these two remarkably different islands, maximizing my limited time here to experience 20 amazingly diverse adventures in little more than a week.

Wednesday
Sep112024

See Christchurch, New Zealand in just 2 days

This is the ultimate two-day guide for first-timers traveling to Christchurch, New Zealand. I'll show you where I stayed and what I did, including the a tour on the city's beloved trams, a visit to the International Antarctic Centre and day-long return trip to Arthur's Pass aboard the TranzAlpine train. Based in a hotel at atrium covered Cathedral Junction, I'll show you how easy it is to visit the city's top sights, including the Botanic Gardens, the art museum, Quake City, the Christchurch Cathedral reconstruction site, the Cardboard Church, High Street and the City Mall, the Avon River and countless shops and restaurants along the way.

Tuesday
Jun042024

You can see so much of London in just 2 days: Top places & best things to do

I’ll show you how to have two great days in London with an easy-to-follow walk around St. James’s Park where you’ll see the city’s biggest sights and I’ll guide you to the best viewing platforms and observation decks in the British capital. You’ll see Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Parliament, Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, St. Martin in the fields, Horse Guards Parade, Wellington Barracks, St. James’s Palace and the Mall, plus the Walkie Talkie, Shard and much more.

Tuesday
Jun042024

Top 10 things to do in Sydney in 2 days: A detailed guide

It’s amazing how much you can see and do in just two days in spectacular Sydney, Australia. With a massive harbor and endless beaches, you’ll no doubt spend most of your time in, on or around water, just as I did. And with so many transportation options, it couldn’t be easier. I’ll show you where I went, what I ate, what I did and how I got there. From fun-filled Bondi Beach to the Sydney Harbor Bridge. From the city’s oldest colonial neighborhood, the Rocks, to wonderful Manly Beach. From the Sydney Tower Eye to the world-famous Opera House. Plus the Coastal Walk from Bondi to Bronte Beach. And Sydney’s extensive, easy to use ferry system. It sounds like a lot, but in Sydney, it’ll feel like a couple of days at the beach.

 

Wednesday
Jan172024

This guide makes London sightseeing so easy | See the biggies in 1 day

The Royal Sightseeing Triangle leads to all of London's must-see attractions: Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Churchill War Rooms, Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, St. Martin-in-the-fields, the National Portrait Gallery and Horse Guards Parade. Follow my "Royal Sightseeing Triangle" to all these attractions in just one day. Plus, visit the bar where Bond's "shaken, not stirred" martini was created, grab a bite at the Cafe in the Crypt or a pint at the Sherlock Holmes pub and take a sunset spin on the London Eye. This is an easy to follow two-mile or three-kilometer route through the heart of the British capital that you can take at your own pace.


Saturday
Aug052023

You Can See So Much of Mallorca in Just 5 Days

Mallorca offers something for everyone: beautiful beach coves, crystal clear water, historical sites, a mountain road that attracts cyclists from around the world and a massive port filled with super yachts. Mallorca or Majorca—however you spell it—is spectacular in every way. I’ll show you how you can much of it in just a few days.

Tuesday
Jul182023

30 Places You Can See in 5 Days on Oahu

With so much to see and do on Oahu, it's usually the first island first-timers to Hawaii visit. Vibrant Honolulu, the state's capital and largest city, has so much to offer: Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head and nearby Pearl Harbor. But the rest of the island is jam-packed with sights to see, too: Haleiwa, Waimea Bay, Shark's Cove, Makapu'u Point, the Dole Plantation, Hanauma Bay, Koko Head Crater, Punchbowl, Halona Beach Cove and Blow Hole, Ka'ena Point State Park, the Byodo-In Temple, Turtle Bay Resort, Waimea Valley, Disney's Aulani Resort, Koko Marina and Gilligan's Island. Use this video as a road map to guide you to your must-see sights.

Tuesday
Jul182023

15 Places You Can See in 3 Days on the Big Island

This road map shows you where the must-see places are on the Big Island and what to expect when you get there. It’s far from a complete list, but it’s a good guide if you have just two or three days to explore Hawaii Island.

Sunday
Nov202022

Finding Ted Lasso in London | A Guide to Richmond

Produced by Jim Albritton | Move over Big Ben. For lots of Americans, finding Ted Lasso’s place now tops their must-see list in London. The feel good sports comedy was needed medicine during the height of pandemic. With the return of travel, Lasso fans are making their way to the London borough of Richmond, the familiar site of Ted’s flat, pub and green. This video is a useful guide for anyone making the joyful pilgrimage to Ted Lasso’s corner of the world.

Sunday
Nov202022

Brighton Beach | The Ultimate London Day Trip

Produced by Jim Albritton | Put Brighton Beach on your UK travel list. It’s got to be the easiest, most enjoyable day trip you can take from London. There is so much you can see and do in just one day. With hourly train departures, tickets are usually inexpensive and always easy book. Here’s a look at my day in Brighton, including the Brighton Palace Pier, a hop on/off bus, the Hove beach huts, the Upside Down House and the i360, one of the world’s most spectacular high-rise observation platforms. If you like the video, subscribe for more “how to” travel videos.

Wednesday
Jan082020

London Walks | Geologist Guides Bedrock Tour of Westminster

Yabba-dabba-doo! This is a two-hour London Walks tour Fred Flintstone would dig. Several times a year a geologist provides a unique look at the City of Westminster, examining the bedrock it's built on, the pedestals renowned figures stand on and the stones that hold up buildings that house much of the history of the world. Visit http://walks.com for information about upcoming "Westminster Rocks" tours.