http://luxurytravel.podbean.com journeyPod is your guide to Luxury Travel around the world. VIP access to the hippest hotels, hottest nightlife & coolest restaurants. Celebrity gossip, vacation ideas & interviews with super chefs. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:07:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Palau is one of the most magical places on earth! With over 1,387 species of fish 52 marine lakes and some of the World's most breathtaking coral ~ it's easy to see why tourists and locals tend to spend most of their time exploring the underwaters of Palau! Fish 'n Fins ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/11/16/scuba-diving-snorkeling-rock-island-tours-in-palau/ Santa Monica is an unforgettable, seaside city in Southern California. Conveniently located a few miles from LAX, Santa Monica is a beach city full of culture, events and sights. It’s where all the celebs come to escape. While you’re in Santa Monica journeyPod recommends you have dinner at Ocean and Vine ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/11/13/seaside-sun-soaked-and-star-struck-in-santa-monica/ Listen in as we go backstage at Hawaii's hottest new show called Cirque Polynesia.  This attraction has a little bit of local Hawaiian music and dance meshed with world class acrobats and illusionists.  It's at the Hyatt on Maui and will have you at the edge of your seat as ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/11/11/maui-hawaii-activity-show-cirque-polynesia/ journeyPod explores the Cayman Islands and some of their many pristine beaches.  We uncover some top diving and snorkeling spots including North Wall and Stingray City.  We chill out at the famous Rum Point with its unspoiled scenery and water sports. journeyPod gets up close and personal with rare Blue Iguanas.  ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/11/07/grand-cayman-islands-diving-vacation-tips/ After spending the day visiting the largest aquarium in the world, hiking up Stone Mountain, taking in a CNN Studio Tour and filling up on cola at the World of Coke, book yourself a room at Atlanta's only "Green" boutique hotel.  The Ellis Hotel is a charming and unique property ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/10/13/the-ellis-hotel-atlantas-trendiest-green-hotel/ Just 2 hours away from Guam, Continental Micronesia takes you to the Jewel of the Pacific - Palau! Divers and snorkelers have found their nirvana at such sites as Blue Corner, the German Channel, Shark City & Jellyfish Lake. Get covered in volcanic mud at the popular Milky Way cove, ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/09/29/dive-deep-into-palau-the-jewel-of-the-pacific/ 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 ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/09/18/big-island-hawaii-arts-culture-lomi-lomi-hawaiian-massage/ On Saturday, for the first time ever, the Sunset Strip was closed down for the Sunset Strip Music Festival. The line-up featured The Donnas, Ozzy Osbourne, Korn, Pepper, and Shiny Toy Guns (seen in photo). In addition to the two stages at opposite ends of the Strip, the clubs along ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/09/14/luxury-hotel-packed-with-rockers/ 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 ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/09/13/big-island-hawaii-and-volcanoes-national-park/ Lake Tahoe--you’re thinking skiing right? Well journeyPod just got back from Lake Tahoe--in August-- and we’re hear to tell you that Lake Tahoe is absolutely gorgeous in the summer with tons of activities for all...especially golf! Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is rated by Golf Digest as one of "America's Top Golf ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/09/01/celebrity-golf-in-tahoe/ Which wine tastes best with pork chops in a maple glaze? Does rosemary-marinated grilled halibut invite red or white wine? Are there also great food pairings for beer, spirits, cocktails, coffee and tea? journeyPod had a chance to chat with Wine Expert, Natalie McClean, about some great wine & food ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/08/31/best-wine-food-pairings-straight-to-your-ipod/ 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 ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/08/17/waterfront-luxury-in-redondo-beach/ journeypod was court side today in Hermosa Beach as Olympic gold medalists Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won their unprecedented fourth consecutive AVP Hermosa Beach Open. Top-seeded Dalhausser and Rogers beat second-seeded John Hyden and Sean Scott, 18-21, 21-15, 15-9, in the final. 

After capturing the win in Hermosa Beach, Rogers ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/08/09/olympic-gold-medalist-phil-dalhausser-gives-travel-tips/ journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We've got the inside scoop from ABC's popular hit TV Show "The Bachelorette." We stayed on Hawaii's Big Island at the beautiful Fairmont Orchid Hawaii resort just like the cast and crew did for the season finale of "The Bachelorette." Other ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/07/26/abc-tv-show-bachelorette-jillian-on-hawaiis-big-island-season-finale/ 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 ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/07/25/six-star-luxury-on-the-south-china-sea/   We hang with Shaun White at Skate Cayman in the Cayman Islands. Shaun is an Olympic Gold Medalist and has won more X Games than you can count.  Shaun was in town to tear up one of the biggest and baddest skate parks in the world- The Black Pearl.  He ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/07/06/shaun-white-grand-cayman-skateboarding/ 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, ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/07/02/singapore-travel-and-vacation-tips-from-sentosa-island/ Discover Venice, Italy and its beauty as we are right on the Grand Canal in a Venetian Palazzo where Galileo used to stay.  Things to do in Venice from The Guggenheim Museum to a day trip to Murano glass factories. Get travel tips about Venice and learn about Venice's history. Enjoy ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/06/26/venice-italy-vacation-tips-and-galileo-venetian-palace-hotel/ journeypod continues to jet-set all over Southern Thailand to explore the more laid-back area of Krabi.

A trip to the touristy town of Ao Nang brings back memories of Nha Trang, Vietnam. (Visit our archives from June 2008 to listen to our podcast shows from Vietnam) This small beach-side town is loaded ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/06/20/the-local-side-of-thai-life-with-a-little-luxury-added/ journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world.  Come along as we explore Thailand. Our first stop is Phuket, then we head over to Krabi for our next show. On today’s show, we hang on the private island of Naka and explore the rich man’s playground that is ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/06/10/luxury-and-wellness-combined-in-thailand/                                                                                                                                                                                                         The perfect blend of outdoor adventure and urban sophistication. That's what both locals and visitors love about Denver. With snowcapped Rocky Mountain peaks providing a spectacular backdrop, Denver is as refined as it is laid-back. Now is the perfect time to visit Denver - all summer long, Denver is on sale, with ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/06/03/summer-in-denver-great-deals-on-sports-hotels-attractions-nightlife/ Who says chocolate has to be a guilty pleasure? journeyPod had a chance to chat with the Master of Chocolate, Jacques Torres, aka Mr. Chocolate, at the 2009 Saborea Food Festival in Puerto Rico. At the festival we tasted his chocolate and rum concoction and became, almost immediately, his greatest fan! Listen in as ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/05/26/mmmchocolate-interview-with-master-of-chocolate-jacques-torres-at-saborea-food-festival/ journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world.  Come along as we explore Berlin, Germany including Berlin attractions and things to do.  We hang in the Mitte district downtown at Checkpoint Charlie where they are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.  Travel tips in ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/05/10/berlin-germany-attractions-things-to-do-checkpoint-charlie/ Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard took home a journeyPod-sponsored trip to Barcelona during one of the challenges on the show. journeyPod had a chance to chat with this culinary diva about her adventure in the Catalan city, her new restaurant Drunken Goat and her video podcast "The Tasty Life". For more celebrity ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/05/06/top-chef-winner-stephanie-izard-chats-about-barcelona/   journeyPod takes you live to the pre-party of the 2009 Saborea Food Festival as we chat with President and CEO of the Puerto Rico Hotel Association, Clarisa Jimenez who lets us in on what this food and wine event is all about. journeyPod tasted great food and wine from such chefs as: Chef ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/05/04/hotels-and-resorts-in-puerto-rico-live-coverage-from-the-saborea-food-festival/ journeyPod was live and on the Red Carpet at the 10th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival. The Opening Night Film, “Lymelife,” featured Alec Baldwin, Jill Hennessey, Rory Caulkin and Kieran Caulkin. On the Red Carpet, we chatted with filmmakers (who in many cases are the writers, directors, and producers), and actors ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/05/03/on-the-red-carpet-at-the-10th-annual-newport-beach-film-festival/ journeyPod was live on the track, in the pits, and at the paddocks for the 35th Annual Toyota Long Beach Grand Prix. We got up close with several racers including Butch Leitzinger, Patrick Long, Adrian Fernandez, and Hideki Mutoh. While we didn't get a chance to speak to the winner ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/05/02/ashley-judd-race-car-drivers-at-the-long-beach-grand-prix-2009/   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 ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/04/24/coronado-bay-san-diego-resort-spa/ For the past decade, Atlanta has made a name for itself as a culinary tourism destination. The Buckhead Life Restaurant Group is helping the gourmet growth by keeping Atlantan’s fed and satisfied with their innovative restaurants and talented chefs. Pano’s & Paul’s, Nava, Pricci, Bluepointe, Atlanta Fish Market and Kyma are ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/04/21/the-buckhead-life-restaurant-group-atlanta%e2%80%99s-top-restaurants/   If you have not been following the e-duel between Ashton Kutcher and Ted Turner, you have been missing out on a serious social media marketing frenzy! Ashton Kutcher initiated the battle of Twitter by challenging Mr. Turner and his small network, also known as CNN, to 1 million twitter followers. journeyPod joined ... http://luxurytravel.podbean.com/2009/04/15/ashton-kutcher-ted-turner-cnn-face-off-on-twitter/