Posts by Michael Solender
Spa, Sand, and Salsa Nights: Puerto Rico’s Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Reignites
In the know A-towners are finding a hot winter escape where the rainforest kisses the sea at Puerto Rico’s newly relaunched Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort. Perched along more than two miles of uninterrupted beach just northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort…
Read MoreCalifornia Calling – Terranea Shines
With more than a dozen daily nonstop flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles, A-towners can be California dreaming less than five hours after boarding their flight. Upon arrival in Rancho Palos Verdes, Terranea Resort awaits with 102 oceanfront acres, high-touch guest service, contemporary California Spanish/Mediterranean architecture and design, casual and fine al fresco dining, and a getaway that’s sun-filled, sexy, and sophisticated.
Read MoreJourney Through China’s Gansu: Ancient Routes, Modern Wonders
By Michael J. Solender From Silk Road relics to otherworldly landscapes, a firsthand journey through one of China’s most storied—and surprising—provinces. A light breeze sweeps past as I take in the view of hundreds of wind-eroded rock formations scattered across the tawny desert. It’s just before noon, and I stand in northwest China’s Yardang National…
Read MoreCappadocia – A Fairytale Dreamscape in Central Türkiye
Since early Roman times, Türkiye has captivated visitors with its rich history and striking landscapes. In Cappadocia, a land shaped by time and nature, travelers are met with breathtaking discoveries.
Located in central Anatolia, southeast of Ankara and Istanbul, Cappadocia’s dreamlike scenery is defined by its famous “fairy chimneys.” Sculpted over millions of years by volcanic activity and erosion, these towering rock formations create an otherworldly landscape.
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