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If you want to get a feel for ancient Hawaii and its heritage, customs and culture, then stop by Kalaekilohana B & B near South Point and Volcancoes National Park.  You can get a Lomi Lomi massage from a local expert.  You can learn how to make a lei.  You can try your hand at weaving and work with Hawaiian tools.

You might even catch a Hulu workshop.  This place is very much in touch with Hawaii’s past.  You can also sample some local coffee that has won awards around the globe.

Check their website for info on the Southern Most Point in the US.

Visit the BigIsland.org for great ideas on things to do around the island.

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Aloha fellow jetSetters!  We explore the massive and beautiful Big Island of Hawaii.  This place has so much to do so come along for great travel tips and info to get the most of your Hawaii vacation.

We will tell you where to stay and what to do.  You’ll hear about the secluded beaches of the Kohala Coast.  You’ll want to check out the largest volcano in the world erupting and dumping lava right into the ocean.  Volcanoes National Park offers hiking and great views of the volcano plus you can learn about volcanoes and walk through lava tubes.

Enjoy a little podsafe music from Hawaiian artist Kenneth Makuakane.

More info on the Big Island.

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Just twenty miles from downtown Los Angeles and seven miles south of LAX, Redondo Beach is a hot spot! Located in an area of LA referred to as the South Bay….along with Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach lies right on the Pacific and embodies the quintessential Southern California lifestyle!

journeyPod scoped out some great dining in Redondo Beach. It’s no surprise seafood was a top choice! ChartHouse Restaurant, Captain Kidd’s Fish Market, Bluewater Grill, and Baleen. Be sure to check out our Chef’s Corner with Chef Daniel from Baleen.

And when it comes time for an overnight, your best bet is The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club. It’s part of the Noble House & Resorts collection and has recently undergone a $11M renovation. It’s waterfront luxury at its best! journeyPod sat down and spoke with Jeannene Glenn, General Manager at The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, and got some inside scoop on this amazing property.

Get away to Redondo Beach, and enjoy the relaxing sounds of Sasha Evans–an up and coming artist from nearby Laguna Beach. You are sure to hear this young talent lady making waves soon! And you heard her first here on journeyPod.com.

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Come along as we explore the island of Singapore.  Singapore is known for its shopping! And Orchard Road is lined with mega shopping malls. After shopping we tried the local durian fruit–even when the locals cautioned us against it!  We sampled the local cuisine: chili crab, chicken & rice, nasi lemak (coconut rice), satay, ba kut teh (pork ribs), and fried hokkien mee (fried noodle with prawn). And my absolute favorite food–Kaya Toast. 
Be sure to experience Singaporean culture first hand by visiting the villages: China Town, Malay Village, and India Town.  
journeyPod even got a glimpse into Singaporean fashion. The latest craze…stylish, colorful footwear made by Braziliano Praia.  A shout out to Kelly Tan and Michelin Star Chef Marco Pedrelli at Mandarin Oriental Singapore. And a huge thank you to Capella Singapore for their kind hospitality! This amazing six-star property open this past Spring and is breathtaking. Let’s take a listen as Michael Luible, General Manager of Capella Singapore, talks to journeyPod.com.

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journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. Come along as we explore the island of Singapore. Our first stop is actually a small island off the coast of Singapore–Sentosa Island. Connected by a bridge, Sentosa Island offers many exciting attractions such as The Merlion, Cafe Del Mar, the Luge, and Tiger Sky Tower. Sentosa Island is also the location of the much anticipated “Resort World,” opening later next year.

Let’s take a listen as Ben Bousnina, General Manager of Rasa Sentosa Resort talks to journeyPod.com. Check out the new song, “Islands of Desire”, by Ichiro Nakagawa.

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Coronado is home to about 26,000 people. It is connected to San Diego by the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge, with its distinctive curved span. Coronado is surrounded by water — the Pacific Ocean, Glorietta and San Diego Bay. Located about 20 minutes from San Diego International Airport, Coronado Bay is a must-see location!  And….contrary to popular myth, Coronado Bay is NOT part of San Diego. It is it’s own city.

Swim, surf, sail, fish, bike, skate, golf, or play tennis - Coronado is definitely the place to be if you love the outdoors. The city’s Central, North and Silver Strand beaches are ideal for whatever water-related activity you can think of — there’s even Dog Beach, where your pet can frolic with you.

And if you’re looking for a pet-friendly place to stay while visiting beautiful Coronado Bay, Loews Coronado Bay Resort & Spa is just the place! As part of its commitment to the environment, Loews Hotels encourages even its furriest guests to do their part in promoting responsible, sustainable consumption (literally).

journeyPod recently visited Coronado Bay (without our pets) and had the opportunity to experience the the wonderful cuisine (check out our Chef’s Corner with Chef Patrick) and the relaxing Sea Spa.  After our pampering at the spa–it was like tapas at the spa–a taste of everything– we sat and chatted with Spa Director, Krystal Mason, for some inside scoop!

For more luxury travel tips, follow us on twitter - twitter.com/journeyPod. Join the afterparty on our facebook and myspace pages. For your celebrity gossip fill for the week check out the coolest social network on the web at journeyPod.ning.com. Now let’s take a listen to relaxing podsafe song called The Bay by Karl Stephen Brunig.

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Part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, the historic Elbow Beach Bermuda, located on the spectacular south shore, is the epitome of luxury.

With 235 rooms, half of which are garden cottages, guests can enjoy a spectacular view of the ocean, state-of-the-art amenities, private beach, fitness facility, pool, tennis, golf, scooter rentals and much more. 

Let Mandarin Oriental do what they do best - pamper you - at the Espa where you can relax in your own private spa suite and let the trained professional choose the perfect treatment for you with their Time Ritual Program.

Seafood has never tasted so fresh! Chef Tomasz pleases the palate fusing together global cuisine at the Seahorse Grill.  Other dining options include Seabreeze Terrace, Blue Point, Mickey’s Beach, Bistro & Bar, Veranda Bar (Bermuda’s first and only rum bar) and Lido. Stay tuned for our podcast with General Manager Enyo Lucarini of Lido.

Enjoy podsafe duo Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard and their hit “Falling Slowly”

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Cambridge Beaches Resort in Bermuda is the ideal place to reconnect with your loved one.  Experience complete privacy in Bermuda’s oldest cottage colony.

Enjoy a couple’s massage treatment, play crouquet, sit in a private pool overlooking the ocean and sip on fine champagne or Bermudian rum. 

Let Chef Klement whip you up something delectable at the Tamarisk Room, enjoy a light snack at their beachside bistro Breezes or sip on a Margarita at Shutters, their poolside bar.

Find your energy and take a beachside yoga class or take advice from some of their guest speakers. Dr. Pepper Schwartz, the relationship counselor, was a recent speaker who helped a few lucky couples reconnect while vacationing in Bermuda. In March, Mariel Hemingway advised guests on how to stay fit and healthy.

Check out the Cambridge Beaches for a list of upcoming guest speakers and seasonal specials.

Enjoy podsafe artist Morning Lane and their track “She Dancer”.

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If you’re looking for a trip away from it all, then journeyPod has the answer! Adventure lovers, couples, girlfriends and solo travelers enjoy a weekend up in the North Georgia mountains filled with wine tastings, spa, yoga, world-class cuisine, waterfalls, canoing and more!

Wolf Mountain Winery in Dahlonega serves 100 % Georgia-grown grapes in their seven varieties of wine. Bring the family for a gourmet Sunday brunch and let your tastebuds go wild with dishes like Venison Sausage, Grilled Quail and Buffalo Chili. Celebrate the holidays, special occasions such as weddings, anniversary parties and birthdays in your own private wine cellar. Sit outside on the veranda and enjoy a bottle of award-winning wine while gazing at the breathtaking scenery. Make sure to ask about the Wolf Mountain Winery Wine Club!

After a full day of wine tasting head on over to Pura Vida USA Wellness Spa and Retreat Center for a spa treatment, dip in the jacuzzi and healthy meal. Wake up in your own cottage or stay in the barnhouse and start the day off right with a rejuvenating yoga class! Listen in as we chat with Margaret Nemec about the Inn.

Spend the rest of the afternoon canoing, tubing and swimming at Dicks Creek Falls or marvel at the longest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi - Amicalola Falls.

Enjoy podsafe artist Mac and Shrout and their hit “My Angel:

Photocredit to Sirobertson!

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The most difficult decision to make regarding a vacation to San Diego is determining what to do and see among the region’s vast and diverse offerings. If you want access to the GasLamp, Little Italy, and fabulous restaurants, spas and shopping within a 100 yards of your hotel room….we suggest the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Afterall, it’s the only waterfront hotel and the views are amazing. The hotel boasts shopping, a spa, and a nightclub. Kin nightclub is not to be missed. If you want to see beautiful people and girls dancing in a giant bubble…stop by this one -of -a-kind nightclub, located on the 3rd floor of the hotel. San Diego County promises a truly remarkable vacation experience for everyone, just as Manchester Hyatt’s Director of Marketing Kelly Commerford, told journeyPod during a recent stay.

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