May 24, 2019

It's fun to read an outsider's perspective

And I'm sorry he never located any latte in Titusville. Save the tapas for Spain and the Cuban for Miami; after all, I don't think you'll find a gostilna in Madrid. Lindsay Parker Titusville, Fla. I'm glad he came to appreciate the KSC — it's a great American institution. The Far Northeast I read Barbara DeWitt's "On the Edge of the Earth" [August] a few days before I left on a canoeing and hiking trip in Newfoundland. Thanks for finding this gem. Nevertheless, like her, I fell in love with the beautiful, isolated terrain and the warm, straightforward Newfoundlanders.

Every morning before breakfast we walked in a different part of the glorious landscape, amid sunflowers and olive groves; in the evenings we visited the surrounding hill towns. The decoration at Spa'Deus [39-0578/63232; doubles from $274, including treatments] may be a bit overdone, but the staff is welcoming, and the classes and treatments are excellent. Brendan C. Not only did we lose weight, but our minds were fed — the perfect holiday. Diane E.; 407/268-1009] makes a good one. This year, on T&L's recommendation, we stayed at the Ivy, in Southampton [Inn of the Month, April].June 08, 2009 Silicon Bronze welding wire Company In Slovenia's Capital I spent two years stationed at Aviano Air Base in Italy, during which time I became an adopted Slovene and Ljubljancan, so I was happy to see Robert S. To eat as the locals do, leave behind the "black-clad hipsters" and head for a gostilna (neighborhood restaurant) — the Sestica, on Slovenska Cesta, which opened in 1776, is my first choice — where you can have a real Slovene meal with a cold glass of Union beer.Y Letters to the editor and Reader's Finds should be addressed: Letters, Travel & Leisure, 1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036; fax 800/926-1748.. In fact, a shop called the Sunrise Bread Co. Dawn Gorski Greenwich, Conn.com. Constance Spahn New York, N. Judge Chicago, Ill.

It's fun to read an outsider's perspective on our town, considering that there's not much here. Latte in Space As a resident of Titusville, Florida, I found Alan Brown's account of his visit to the Kennedy Space Center [August] both interesting and humorous. Boynton's "Is Ljubljana the Next Prague?" [August]. For years, the city has been my best-kept secret. Slovenes are the friendliest of people; they take you into their homes and show you the true beauty of their country. But I was disappointed by the restaurants mentioned in the story. [2825 Garden St. Reader's Find: Italy In the Tuscan town of Chianciano Terme, my husband and I recently discovered an extraordinary spa. We loved Pienza and Bagno Vignoni and Montepulciano. Vargas Misawa, Japan Hamptons Haven For more than a decade, my sister and I have spent a weekend together each summer in the Hamptons, on New York's Long Island. She is certainly right about the unpredictability of the weather: high winds, low water, fog, and cool temperatures were the rule during my trip. The owners were lovely; the grounds, rooms, service, and food were superb; and the pool was a great bonus. Letters chosen for publication may be edited for clarity and space limitations. They can also be sent via E-mail to Letters@travelandleisure. In our many trips to the area, we had never before come across such high-caliber lodgings

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May 16, 2019

The idea is the brainchild of Serge

brass rods Suppliers The latest player in the peer-to-peer vacation rental game? The France-based Cosmopolit Home, which is trying to revolutionize a concept they call "nightswapping. Here’s how it works You host a member at your house or apartment (whether a room or the entire property), and for each night you host, you earn a free night’s stay at another member’s home. certification process; local city ambassadors are also on hand in 20 major destinations to check out properties in person and answer any questions.. Cosmopolit Home vets members through a strict double I. The only cost involved is a $15 fee once a booking is confirmed. They’re ranked on a scale of one to seven, which is calculated based on criteria such as size, number of bedrooms, and location. Follow her on Twitter at @brookeporter1. Hesitant to host? The company—which currently lists 6,000 properties in 54 countries—recently started letting travelers purchase stays; prices range from $6 to $36 per night, depending on the level of accommodation. —Brooke Porter Katz is an Associate Editor at Travel + Leisure.D. You also gain a free night just by listing your house on the site (two nights, until March 31).”

The idea is the brainchild of Serge Duriavig, who, after experiencing some downfalls of home swapping—agreeing on dates, finding accommodations up to his standards—created a new avenue to book free overnight stays. The fact that no money is exchanged was a deliberate decision, one that the company made as a way of avoiding the kind of legal issues plaguing Airbnb and other sites—and one that also makes it easier for renters to participate. There’s also 24/7 customer support should any issues arise

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May 08, 2019

Book a flight while you still can

Book a flight while you still can—those seats are not going to last long. Follow her on Twitter at @anya_hoffman., Toronto, and Montreal, will start running the West Coast flights in summer 2016. The airline, which is currently operating flights to Iceland and other European cities from Boston, Washington, D.C. Anya Hoffman is a contributing digital editor at Travel + Leisure.January 12, 2016 China Brass brazing rods Suppliers Low-cost Iceland-based airline Wow Air is now selling tickets to Iceland from San Francisco and Los Angeles with fares starting at just $99 each way. California travelers can also purchase tickets to Wow Air's other European destinations, which include Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Copenhagen, for fares as low as $199 including taxes.

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