Two Japanese restaurants – the big winners in the new Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2016

There are 15 new One Stars and 2 new Two Stars in this year’s Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2016. The new Two Stars are both Japanese restaurants: Araki and Umu. “It is a great compliment to London that when Sushi Master Mitsuhiro Araki closed his Three Star counter restaurant in Tokyo it was … Read more

“Elementary, My Dear” exhibition of Sherlock Holmes debuts at OMSI

The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes debuts in Portland with an Exclusive Getaway at TheGovernor Hotel.          Seemingly trivial clues whose true meaning are unlocked by the powers of observation will lead modern day investigators through The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes, an interactive exhibitionmaking its world debut October 10, 2013 at … Read more

For travelers who want the unique experience: 10 quirky accommodations in the U.S.

A larger-than-life beagle, a historic ferry and a subterranean B&B are on the list of 10 quirky accommodations in the U.S. compiled by TripAdvisor. Travelers seeking a unique lodging experience can hunker down in one of these far-out accommodations, which include a larger-than-life beagle, a historic ferry and a subterranean B&B. “For travelers who want a … Read more

Housing market: The leading measure of U.S. home prices – strong gains in the 1st quarter of 2013

U.S. home prices see strong gains in the first quarter of 2013, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. The leading measure of U.S. home prices, showed that all three composites posted double-digit annual increases. The 10 -City and 20-City Composites increased by 10.3% and 10.9% in the year to March with the national composite … Read more