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We found our “inner child” at The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2019, the Zoo and its special “residents” will charm and enrich your lives, they did ours! When the first resident we met was Mikey, a Poitou Donkey, who ran to greet us, we were instantly enchanted, and it just kept getting better and better. Debra C. Argen getting directions to tour the zoo The Zoo in Forest Park …

We had a fantastic time discovering the Pantanal region and Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil where ecotourism and sustainability are the main focuses. Although we have spent many years traveling to, and writing about various parts of Brazil, this was our first trip to Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), and we instantly fell in love with it. Located in a region rich in history, there are prehistoric caves, waterfalls, pristine river springs, hiking trails, and an abundance of exotic …

Iceland with its dramatic landscape created by volcanic eruptions has a rugged, natural beauty that is waiting for adventurers to discover its Icelandic horses,  waterfalls, hot springs, lava caves, and glaciers, and for those that prefer more urban adventures, Reykjavik, the capital city, offers excellent shopping, culture, museums, and diverse gastronomical possibilities. With the weakened Icelandic Krona and a stronger US Dollar and Euro, there has never been a better time to visit this unique country. Having experienced Iceland several …

Rathsallagh House in Dunlavin, County Wicklow, Ireland is what dreams of Ireland are all about; a top rated golf course, a beautiful old stone house covered with green and red tinged ivy, an excellent chef in the kitchen, and genuine Irish hospitality. Situated on 530-acres, and boasting one of the top golf courses in Ireland (its ranked at 30 out 415 golf courses), Rathsallagh House is a charming countryside house with a very interesting history. Built between 1702 and 1704, …

I have always been fascinated by Asia, and traveling to Beijing, China was a dream come true. Sometimes you have an idea of a place in your mind, from books, photographs, and movies, but I was totally unprepared for the beauty of China, and the treasures that awaited me in Beijing. When Edward F. Nesta and I were planning our trip to China we had thought about splitting our time and visiting multiple cities, however, when we delved into all …

Dear Debra, “Fantastic job! I can’t wait to try the recipes that you developed; they sound so delicious. Thank-you for your support with such strong presence on your website, and across the Internet, for both Cockspur Fine and Cockspur 12. What a great way to build awareness and purchase of our rum. Well done, and thanks again for your support.” David Meyers Cockspur USA www.CockspurRum.co.uk   Debra, This is really impressive! Thank you so much for a really terrific and comprehensive …

Amazing coverage! It’s always a pleasure to work iwth you. Saverio mancini Director of Communications MGM Springfield One MGM Way Springfield, MA 01103 mgmspringfield.com  Dear Edward, Thank you so much for helping us to spread the good news about New Orleans. Please remember the doors are always open to you. Christine DeCuir NOCVB Media Services Coordinator Communications and Public Relations New Orleans, LA 70130 www.NewOrleansCVB.com Dear Edward, Thank you so much for your support. Much appreciated! Joanne Papineau Directrice régionale, …

“Dear Debra, Thank you very much for your interest and article about my art. What a nice article. It was great!!! I liked it very much. I will use it on my website and in all of my media correspondence. Have a great day. Thank you for everything.” Gulay Alpay Artist Istanbul, Turkey www.gulayalpay.com “Danka and I are very pleased with your articles…and personally I love them because you create the feeling of the places you have been, and since I …

Dear Luxury Experience, Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review of my album!! The music scene really needs generous people like you to write about unknown artists like me, and it’s so refreshing that Luxury Experience really takes it to heart. Thanks again! Alice Evans Singer // Songwriter // Musician www.AliceEvans.com    Dear Edward:  You gave me a very nice review some time ago when my disc “Gordon Johnson GJ4” came out, which I still appreciate so …

Hi Debra and Edward, Thank you so much for this beautiful write up.  I could not add another word since it really and fully describes who we are and what La Silhouette is all about.  NY Times step aside – LOL…  Thanks again and please continue to spread the love. Best, Sally Chironis Owner, La Silhouette New York, NY 10019   Debra, Thank you for featuring allium restaurant + bar in the January 2010 edition of Luxury Experience. We were …