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Sandra & John Scott's Blog – February 2012 Archive (17)

Taking the Family to Las Vegas

Las Vegas can be family-friendly and a great winter getaway. There are shows and adventure for the entire family. Flights from Central New York on Continental Airlines are often under $350.

Show of shows: Not sure what show to take in. Consider V the Ultimate…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 29, 2012 at 10:31am — No Comments

Try this health drink created at Skana Spa at New York’s Turning Stone Casino

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Try this health drink created at Skana Spa at New York’s Turning Stone Casino

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 29, 2012 at 5:39am — No Comments

5 Amazing Places to Visit in Myanmar/Burma

Myanmar is an amazing country with many unique place to visit and things to experience.

Yangon (Rangoon): While Yangon is no longer the capital city, it does have the most important temple Shwedagon Pagoda dates back 2500 years. The pagoda’s…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 25, 2012 at 11:02am — No Comments

Exploring the Cultures of Kota Kinabalu, in Malaysian Borneo

West Malaysia, located on the Island on Borneo, is known for its diverse cultures. And, while the name “Borneo” may conjure up images of people living in a primitive manner the truth is that Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, is a dynamic city with malls,…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 23, 2012 at 9:54am — No Comments

Amazing chocolate cake

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Amazing chocolate cake

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 20, 2012 at 9:25pm — No Comments

Get Rid of Jet Lag in the Quan Spa at Hong Kong's SkyCity Marriott

After a long flight to Hong Kong take the free shuttle to the SkyCity Marriott just a few minutes from the Hong Kong airport on Lantau Island. Make an appointment at the Marriott’s Quan Spa for a Foot Reflex Massage to get the circulation back in your legs after…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 20, 2012 at 1:08pm — No Comments

Visit Burma Now (Before It's Too Late)

After years of being isolated due to economic sanctions the country of Burma/Myanmar is poised on the brink of change. Sanctions are being lifted and the government has eased its position in many areas. For many years Myanmar as been a favorite destination of…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 17, 2012 at 9:39am — No Comments

Valentine's Day in Penang, Malaysia

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Love is everywhere on Valentine’s Day

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 14, 2012 at 12:38pm — 1 Comment

Hershey, Pennsylvania is the "Sweetest Place on Earth"

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Visit the “Sweetest Place on Earth” – Hershey, Pennsylvania

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 14, 2012 at 9:01am — No Comments

Recipe for Yee Sang from the Kuala Lumpur Hyatt Regency

Yee Sang is one of those fun recipes that always turns out right. It is popular during Chinese New Year with people in Malaysia and Singapore because the names mean “abundance” and “liveliness,” both of which are auspicious for the coming year.

Collect the…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 12, 2012 at 7:36am — 1 Comment

Beer and fine dining

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The perfect paring at Turning Stone Casino: beer and fine dining

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 10, 2012 at 6:19am — No Comments

Mardi Gras in Lake Charles, Louisiana

The Lake Charles, Louisiana, Mardi Gras Museum is housed in a building that was once a school. Today the building is the Central School Arts & Humanities Center. The Mardi Gras Museum is just one of the organizations housed in the building. The museum claims to have the largest collection of Mardi Gras costumes on display – they are fantastic. Besides the amazing costumes they have animated mannequins that tell the story of Mardi…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 9, 2012 at 10:28am — No Comments

Seahorse Soup, Anyone? Delicacies of SkyCity Marriott's Man Ho Restaurant on Hong Kong's Lantau Island

Located on Lantau Island next to the Hong Kong International Airport, the SkyCity Marriott is more than your average airport hotel. It is a destination with great culinary experiences awaiting the traveler looking for something out of the ordinary. Located on the…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 7, 2012 at 12:43pm — 1 Comment

http://www.examiner.com/travel-in-syracuse/the-cake-boss-is-coming-to-the-seneca-niagara-casino-niagara-falls?CID=examiner_alerts_article The Cake Boss is coming to the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niaga…

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The Cake Boss is coming to the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 5, 2012 at 7:02am — No Comments

Monkeying Around in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah, is located on the island of Borneo. Borneo has long been known for its exotic wildlife. However, today, as with wildlife the world over, Borneo finds it is necessary to protect its wild animals. There are a couple Orang Utan centers in…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on February 4, 2012 at 10:50am — No Comments