Parallel Meridian Travel

31/01/2022

16/01/2022

🌟 The holiday festivities are not quite over in France! Have you ever tried the French Galette des Rois - 'Kings Cake'? Usually shared on 6 January to celebrate Epiphany, the day the Three Kings visited the baby Jesus, it is eaten throughout January in France and sold in local patisseries.

The cake consists of almond cream between two layers of flaky, buttery puff pastry. It can also be made with frangipane filling (almond cream and pastry cream). Traditionally, a small charm, or fève (fava bean), is hidden inside, and whoever finds it becomes king or queen for the day, wearing a paper crown. These trinkets evolved into tiny porcelain and then plastic figurines and are collectors’ items.

If you are visiting Paris during January, we encourage you to stop by your local patisserie and tryout this delicious French tradition!

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📸 Photo of Galette des Rois

22/05/2021

You’re going to need a different kind of mask.

13/09/2020

Here's A Weird Tourist Attraction For Every State In America

Here's A Weird Tourist Attraction For Every State In America

Say goodbye to boring road trips.

13/09/2020

France.fr

A gladiator movie come to life 🏟🎞
Sandwiched between Marseille and Montpellier, Arles has been an important Provençal port throughout history.
📷: @ bokehm0n

11/06/2020

Bummed, i liked that place.

Unfortunately, we will be closing our Bushwick location permanently. With the pandemic cancelling our events and wedding business and the need to continue to social distance and limit capacity in the coming months, we felt it would not be possible for us to sustain the high operating costs.

The amount of love and sweat that went into building out our Bushwick space and in creating the cider house experience and atmosphere is immeasurable. We are so grateful to all of the people who helped to build the space, our contractor and design team and the incredible artists that breathed life into it. Our leadership team who made Brooklyn Cider House such a warm and unique place -- Santiago, Lamarr, Michael, Chang, Olivia, and Danny; the staff who were like family to us; and our loyal customers who ate and caught cider, threw parties and got married here -- we will miss you all so deeply!

We are sad about our Brooklyn closing, but we are hopeful about the future of Brooklyn Cider House at our farm in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Our ciders will still be available at retailers, restaurants, and bars throughout NY, NJ, PA, VA, and Washington DC. We will also continue to welcome you to our upstate cidery and farm, Twin Star Orchards in New Paltz, NY. We are open every Friday - Sunday for pizza, burgers and cider by the pond – as well as pickup and delivery. We have also launched an online store and you can purchase our ciders here for delivery in NY state: https://www.brooklynciderhouse.com/shop.

Thank you for all the love and support over the years and hope to see you at the farm this summer!

Much love,
Peter and Susan

16/05/2020

Social Distance Under the Stars With These Stunning Glamping Camps Around the Country

Social Distance Under the Stars With These Stunning Glamping Camps Around the Country

Since 2009, Under Canvas has provided outdoor lovers with the chance to sleep under the stars. But, by no means is this your daddy’s camping. All its locations — including sites at the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Moab, and the Great Smoky Mountains — come with luxury safari tents, plush linens,...

06/05/2020

Silversea Cruises

A family reunion in Tenerife! The Silver Spirit, Silver Whisper, Silver Wind and Silver Shadow are now safely docked until it's time to sail again.

07/04/2020

Travel + Leisure

Worth the trip.

The Maldives are where people come to experience island life at its most relaxed — and most beautiful.

27/02/2020

Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure

Get ready for a good night's sleep mid-flight — even if you're not in first class.

18/02/2020

Steve Smotrys

The views are spectacular.

One of my favorite spaces onboard Queen Mary 2 is the Canyon Ranch Spa. Is your client looking for ultimate relaxation and rejuvination? Try suggesting a Transatlantic Crossing on Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2. Check out the menu of offerings here: https://bit.ly/2RXlSy5

25/01/2020

Elliott Advocacy

People don’t seem to understand they are dealing with an insurance company.

This passenger put herself at risk by her own actions. If she or her friend had called Allianz and advised them of the situation they would have made arrangements, up to flying her with a medical team to a US hospital after learning she was in an inadequate facility.

The travel insurance company would also cover additional travel expenses incurred by her and her friend plus they could be compensated for expenses due to cutting their vacation short.

Show up looking sick and/or injured and the airline or ship can deny you boarding and then where would she be?

A good travel professional (me!) should be your 1st call in an emergency. I know people.

🤕😷🏝🏥This traveler had a truly harrowing experience in Mexico after she was hurt during her vacation. Now, a year later, she's still trying to get her travel insurance claim paid. Can we help? (Michelle Couch-Friedman)

19/12/2019

Silversea Cruises

A luxury cruise to Alaska is a journey to a new frontier, where brown bears roam the forests and fish for salmon. These two specimens were spotted in Geographic Harbor.

18/12/2019

It is miserable weather here, go there.

White, golden or black… you’ll find every shades of sand in the Guadeloupe Islands! 🏖

18/12/2019

Travel + Leisure

No wonder Jay is so smart.

So basically it's time to plan your next family vacation!

15/12/2019

Absolutely a trip of your life!

Nothing like a dip in the Antarctic Ocean for these King Penguins! See one of the world's largest species of penguin in its native environment on a luxury Antarctic cruise.

14/12/2019

Elliott Advocacy

I am a travel professional with over 25 years of experience not a “ travel consultant” who sells only one product for the company that signs my paycheck.

A cruise consultant's mistakes sent this couple all over NYC before they eventually missed the ship. Shouldn't the cruise line refund this fiasco? (Michelle Couch-Friedman)

14/12/2019

Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruises

She learned to swim before she could walk. She's one of the first women ever to scuba dive in Antarctica. And she regularly guides Silversea’s guests on extraordinary expeditions across the world. Meet Robin Aiello: https://fal.cn/35BcB

13/12/2019

Condé Nast Traveler

Great organizations in the Caribbean that help you rescued dogs.

Since the program kicked off, 33 guests have checked out with a new furry friend. (Via Thrillist)

07/12/2019

Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 on their transatlantic crossings is the only cruise line that allows your pet to travel with you. In luxury accommodations.

Here is a photo provided to me by an advisor, Susan McDougal of Suzqz Travel. Her clients brought their 3 pups in the kennels. They were thrilled that it cost less than flying their four-legged friends and of course in more style😎

03/12/2019

Travel + Leisure

Bryant Park is great all year around but this is spectacular. Great hotels & restaurants in the area & short scenic walks to NYC’s best sights.

Who's coming with us??

02/12/2019

Guadeloupe Islands

This weekend, take some time to rejuvenate at Salines beach 🧘🏖

25/11/2019

IrishCentral.com

IrishCentral.com

Is this the world's most dangerous garden?

08/11/2019

Silversea Cruises

I’ll answer your call!

The siren call of Alaska has lured hardy explorers for centuries. Sail with us to The Last Frontier and embark on an adventure unlike any other on Earth.

07/11/2019

Nexion

Nexion

Travel insurance on credit cards doesn't cover everything. Be sure to always remind your clients the importance of travel insurance and knowing what you are and aren't covered for. http://bit.ly/2rknFme

05/11/2019

Also known as the Most Beautiful Walk in the World.

Rudyard Kipling once described New Zealand's Milford Sound as the "eighth wonder of the world." Discover this breathtaking fjord on a luxury cruise with Silversea.

28/10/2019

Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure

The restrictions will be rolled out in December.

24/10/2019

Natural Habitat Adventures

Natural Habitat Adventures

Come face to face with the King of the Arctic on our flagship Polar Bear Trip! From $6795

24/10/2019

Contact me to book this fabulous trip.