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2012 Soul Beach Music Festival

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2012 SOUL BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
 

Iconic splendor marks the ultimate Memorial Day Weekend experience featuring the best in comedy and R&B, a melting pot of cultures. Hosted by Aruba

 

Valentine's Day Trip Ideas

Red roses, chocolates, teddy bears, heartfelt cards, romantic dinners and jewelry are just some of the things used to express how much you love your mate on Valentine’s Day. Instead of giving the expected gifts, think of making this Valentine’s Day the most memorable with a romantic getaway. Stroll through the cobblestone streets of Italy, watch the sunset from an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora , or sip wine in the lush hills of Napa Valley. Each trip creating its own romantic memory.

 

 

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Top Five Travel Destinations for 2012

The new year has arrived and resolutions have been made. Many people are making resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking, but most importantly TRAVEL! Urban Navigator researched the top five travel destinations for 2012.  In order to create this list, we considered the economy, global history, and major global events that will take place in 2012.

 The destinations include:

Barbados Food, Wine and Rum Festival - Ambrosia II

Barbados Food Wine and Rum Festival - AmbrosiaIf you consider yourself a fan of the cooking world or a big foodie, then Ambrosia at the Barbados Food, Wine and Rum Festival is the event for you. By far the best event of the weekend as you taste more food, wine, and rum than your taste buds can image. All the guest chefs are in attendance and have created a dish for everyone to enjoy. 

 

Barbados Food, Wine and Rum Festival - Rum Tasting Tour

Barbados Food Wine Rum Festival- Rum Tasting TourJust like all the events during the Barbados Food, Wine and Rum Festival you are greeted with a glass of rum to welcome you to Mount Gay Rum. Don’t be fooled Mount Gay is not located on an actual mountain. Mount Gay Rum is the name of the company and is located in a building along the ocean.

 

 

 

Barbados Food, Wine and Rum Festival - Opening Act

Barbados Food Wine and Rum Opening ActFor four days in November, Barbados hosts one of its most talked about events of the island; the Barbados Food, Wine and Rum Festival. The festival allows you to experience the beauty of the island, exquisite food, drinks and mingle with some of the most highly acclaimed chefs of the cooking world.

Oistins Friday Night Fish Fry

oistins fish fryEveryone that travels to Barbados must experience Oistins Friday Night Fish Fry to get an authentic taste of the island. A 30 minute cab ride from most Barbados hotels lies Oistins, a place swamped with locals ready to start the weekend. In Oistins you will find rum shacks, grills, music, dancing and people hanging out.

 

Once you arrive to Oistins the first thing to do is to decide which brightly colored wooden building to eat from. It will be hard to make a decision, because it all smells delicious. The most talked about grill in the area is Uncle George’s Fish Fry Grill. Besides spotting the sign you know you are in the right place due to the extremely long line wrapped around the grill.

Po-Boy Tasting Tour

New Orleans Po Boy FestivalN'Awlins natives are known for their discerning culinary palates, so you know when a mere sandwich grabs their attention (and hearts), it's got to be one amazing sandwich. A long-standing tradition in New Orleanspo-boy sandwiches have been around since the late 1920s and now can be found at nearly every casual restaurant. Fried seafood or tender meat is stuffed inside freshly baked French bread and slathered with hot sauce or remoulade. Start your po-boy tasting tour with our list below, or head to the annual Po-Boy Preservation Festival to get the full experience.

 

Viva Cuba: Delta to Launch Atlanta to Havana Charter Flights

Delta Air Lines will be making charter flights from Atlanta to Havana starting Dec. 7 for passengers falling under categories authorized for travel to Cuba. The flights will operate on Wednesdays and are part of a partnership between Delta and travel agency and operator Marazul. The partnership will also offer weekly flights to Havana from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York starting Nov. 6 as well as Miami-to-Havana flights three times a week starting October 1st.

The Battle for the Las Vegas Hot Spot: Aria Resort & Casino vs The Cosmopolitan

Las Vegas is a vacation destination for millions each year. Whether if people are visiting to celebrate a bachelor party, get married, relax, or gamble; Las Vegas is the place to be. Due to its popularity, Las Vegas is always thinking of ways to intrigue its visitors and keep us coming back for more by adding trendy day/night clubs, fine dining, and luxury hotels.

Two of the most popular hotel additions are The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (opened 2010) and Aria Resort & Casino (opened 2009). At the moment the hotels are battling to be the “hot spot” of Las Vegas. Urban Navigator got a chance to experience each hotel within a two week time frame. Here’s our take on each hotel and who deserves the title of the Las Vegas Hot Spot.