Sandra & John Scott's Blog – December 2011 Archive (24)

Five cardinal rules of travel

When traveling, especially with one or more people, there are certain rules that one should keep in mind.  It makes travel easier and causes less angst.

1. Stay together.  This is especially true when boarding a mode of transportation. …

Learn to cook New Orleans cuisine

Take a cooking class at the New Orleans Cooking Experience to learn about the wonders of  the Louisiana food.  They offer cooking vacations, half-day, private and special event classes to visitors and local New Orleanians.  The highly personalized classes focus on authentic Creole cooking.  Regular classes are limited to ten, and include instruction, recipes, wines and conclude with a multi-course…

A great recipe for the gourmand. Head to La Truffe Sauvage in Lake Charles, Louisiana for a world-class dinner served with wine from their large international collection. Try one of Chef Mohamed Chettouh's specialties – Stuffed Pheasant Breast.  He is gracious enough to share his recipe.

Pheasant Breast Stuffed with Leek and Fennel

2 whole pheasant 3 pound each

1 cup julienne leek, blanched

1 cup julienne fennel, blanched

Salt…

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Stay at a Peninsula hotel where Rolls-Royce Phantoms rule

The Peninsula family of hotels, of which the Hong…

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Visit the Seneca Casinos where the music plays on

Just a few…

For generations on Christmas Eve, the bells from atop the Church of the Nativity have signaled the start of the Christmas Day celebration. Located in Israel south of Jerusalem, the Church of the Nativity is above the cave where the Jesus was born. The Door of Humanity, by which people enter the church, is so low that everyone must bow to enter. It was lowered from the original door during Ottoman times so that horsemen would have to dismount before entering the holy place. The Grotto of the…

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In Bethlehem, Israel, beneath the Church of the Nativity is the Grotto of the Nativity, where Jesus was born. The rectangular cavern beneath the church is entered by a flight of steps near the church altar.  The cave has been honored as the site of Christ's birth…

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The leaves are gone, snow is coming – for sure.  Do you wish you were going some place warmer?  If so, consider Lake Charles, Louisiana in Southwest Louisiana.  The weather is warm and so is Louisiana hospitality.  Lake…

Enjoy Palma Real: An all-inclusive beach resort on the Honduran mainland

Located only 30-minutes from La Ceiba on the road to Trujillo, Palma Real is a first class all-inclusive beach resort.  The setting is breathtaking with the long sandy beach and ocean in front and the green mountains at the back.  Truly a tropical paradise.

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Located on the expansive Micro Beach, the Saipan Hyatt Regency in the Northern Marianas is nestled on 14 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens offering the best place on the island to kick back and relax. And, it is just a short walk to the…

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Explore the Lake Charles historic district

Get a feel for the Lake Charles’ past by exploring The Charpentier District. The district is on the National Register…

The beautifully landscaped Hyatt is a wonderful hotel on a beautiful beach in Saipan. The dining experiences are exciting and diverse.  The Niji Japanese Restaurant offers both traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine featuring the freshest ingredients prepared by authentic Japanese chefs. Guests can enjoy a bountiful daily lunch buffet highlighted by live sushi, teppanyaki, tempura stations, and more. For dinner, a teppanyaki room, sushi counter, and a private dining room are…

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If you can’t get to Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, New York then try this award winning Chef Joseph Fire’s recipe from La Cascata Italian restaurant.

Seafood Cioppino

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A special Christmas night of entertainment geared toward Asian guests takes place December 25 at 8 p.m. at Seneca Niagara Events Center with the Vietnamese Christmas Dance and Comedy Show at Seneca Niagara Events Center.  Tickets start at $25 and are available by calling Seneca Niagara Casino’s Asian Marketing Department at 716-501-2360.  Doors open at 7 p.m. for the show.

Finally, the Bear’s Den will be the perfect venue for “Reminiscing” on New Year’s Eve, as Australian…

Roatan, one of the Bay Islands just off the north coast of Honduras has long been a favorite of the dive crowd, but Turquoise Bay is great not only for divers but also for leisure travelers.  Located on the North Coast on a beautiful bay protected by a long reef, guest can go diving and snorkeling but also kayaking, jet skiing, or just lounge on the beach or by the pool.  Turquoise Bay is set on a hillside with spectacular ocean views. The…

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The Seneca Niagara Casino offer great entertainment, gaming, award-winning restaurants, and, of course, exciting gaming. Coming to the Seneca Niagara Events Center for several “Classic Christmas” performances are legendary singers Frankie Avalon…

Share this Victorian Christmas tradition

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A great holiday destination

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