Donne Travels Archive: June 2008
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AMAZONIAN ROAD WARRIOR: Hyatt Regency, Sarasota, Florida
If Miami is your brother's flamboyant tanga clad girlfriend, Sarasota is your hipster cousin, all about understatement and culture with a tropical flavor. A recent trip to Sarasota for the Forks & Corks Food and Wine festival had me in need of a quality, luxury hotel. Donne Tempo Magazine Writer Janice Jurist checks out the recently renovated Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sarasota Florida and finds it fabulous! Published June 30 2008
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DONNE SPEAKS: News and information of interest from the World Wide Web
Donne Tempo Magazine writer Andrea Gesumaria collects news from the worlds of travel, entertainment and human interest. Published June 29 2008
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DINING OUT: The Sarasota/Manatee Originals Forks & Corks food and wine festival.
The Sarasota/Manatee Originals first annual food and wine festival, Forks & Corks was held from June 5th - 8th at Cad'Zan the fabulous palazzo mansion built by John and Mable Ringling. Published June 28 2008
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FAMILY ON BIKES: Finding Prudhoe Bay, AK
Nancy Vogel and her family, husband John and then year old twin boys, Davy and Daryl begin their journey at the Arctic Caribou Inn, Prudhoe Bay, AK Published June 28 2008
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Florida Trio with a Roasted Garlic, Red Pepper Coulis
Summertime along Florida’s Gulf Coast means only one thing when it comes to fresh, Florida seafood – time to grill outdoors. Published June 27 2008
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FAMILY ON BIKES: Finding Santa Claus. The Vogel’s reach North Pole, AK.
They started from The Arctic Caribou Inn in Prudhoe, Alaska on June 9th and biked the Dalton Highway reaching Fairbanks and North Pole on June 26th. That is approximately 500 miles of rugged biking road. Published June 26 2008
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FAMILY ON BIKES: Vogel family spotted on the road in Fairbanks, AK - Part 4
Ben Swan of Sante Fe, N.M. ran into the Vogel family on the Dalton Highway! Published June 25 2008
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FAMILY ON BIKES: Calling in from the road - Part 3
Nancy Vogel and family are moving toward Fairbanks AK and the North Pole. She has called in, and been spotted on the road. Published June 25 2008
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MOMCATIONS: On the Road Again - Part 4
Ben Swan of Sante Fe, N.M. ran into the Vogel family on the Dalton Highway! Published June 25 2008
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AMAZONIAN ROAD WARRIOR: The Jumeirah Essex House, Central Park South, N.Y.
New York is a busy place. It is always crowded, always noisy and there is perceptible grit to the air. Because your hotel becomes your sanctuary, a tremendous New York City excursion must include the perfect property because it is more than just a night’s sleep. Published June 24 2008
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DINING OUT: SOUTH GATE RESTAURANT - The finest dining on N.Y.'s Central Park South
Situated on Central Park East at the Jumeriah Essex House’s South Gate restaurant is the culinary domain of Executive Chef Kerry Heffernan. The restaurant is a marvelous New York oasis located in the veritable culinary desert of this big canyon city. Published June 24 2008
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MOMCATIONS: Busch Gardens Jungala: Animals, Adventure, and Play Area Create Big Fun
Keeping the travel close to home, writer Lisa Ruth checks out the newest Tampa, Florida attraction, Jungala, at Busch Gardens. Published June 12 2008
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MOMCATIONS: Indigo Reef Florida - Land of sunshine and ceviche - Part 3
Donne Tempo Magazine's Lisa Ruth's last days at Indigo Reef. And could she last 6 days without working.. NOPE! Where is the internet connection.... Published June 12 2008
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MOMCATIONS: The BackCountry Cabin in Abingdon, Virginia
Donne Tempo Magazine writer Cyndi Paxton Johnson takes times out for herself at the BackCountry Cabin of Abingdon, VA. Published June 11 2008
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DAYTRIPPER: Artists to Ghosts in Abingdon, Virginia!
Donne Tempo Magazine writer Cyndi Paxton Johnson spent some quality time amongst the many inhabitants of Abingdon, VA Published June 10 2008
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FAMILY ON BIKES: Prudhoe Bay, AK or Bust. - Part 2
Courageous Mom Nancy and her family, husband John and sons Davy and Daryl are getting ready -- this time destination Alaska. But that is only the starting point of their 20,000 mile journey to Tierra del Fuego, South America. And they are inviting you to come along for the journey! Published June 5 2008
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TRAVEL: Ephemeral Life on Assateague Island, Virginia
Writer Cindy Cotte Griffiths visits Virgnia's Assateague Island. Published June 5 2008
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MOMCATIONS: Indigo Reef Florida - Land of sunshine and ceviche - Part Two
Writer Lisa Ruth and her crew travel to Indigo Reef with her best friend. There is plenty of swimming, fun, sand, surf and boating during days 2 and 3 on this family perfect, even for mom, vacation. Published June 4 2008
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Marinated Lamb Chops with Mixed Vegetable Salad and Crumbled Feta
Executive Chef Dan Tederous from the Capital Grille shares his summer time Marinated Lamb Chop recipe! Published June 4 2008
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DAY-TRIPPER: Busch Gardens Jungala: Animals, Adventure, and Play Area Create Big Fun
Keeping the travel close to home, writer Lisa Ruth checks out the newest Tampa, Florida attraction, Jungala, at Busch Gardens. Published June 4 2008