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Pesach Trip Options Beyond the Ordinary

Soriya Daniels March 31, 2005

Passover travel once meant shlepping to Miami Beach, where great operatic tenors like Robert Merrill and Jan Peerce would conduct the seder at a fancy-schmancy hotel, or to the Catskills, which was more haimish but just as fattening.

But Passover travel options today have expanded to include experiences ranging from Disney World to the Caribbean to a dude ranch in Wyoming. And you can get some decent deals on Miami Beach, too.

Eat, Daven, Eat on the High Seas

Lisa Alcalay Klug March 31, 2005

Performing cantors, adventurous shore excursions and all-you-can-eat sushi are on the menu when Kosherica sets sail. The company\’s most recent run, departing Ft. Lauderdale for seven days in the Eastern Caribbean, was no exception. Dudu Fisher inaugurated a string of shows, well supported by a handful of maritime mashgichim, midnight buffets and even Shabbat services aboard the five-star Celebrity Millennium luxury liner.

Hawaiian Getaway on Road to Hana

Lisa Alcalay Klug March 31, 2005

Far from Kihei and Lahaina rests another side of Maui. A remarkably picturesque three-hour drive leads you into the heart of a rain forest, and an astounding number of bridges, waterfalls and lookouts punctuate the trip.

Known as the Road to Hana, the route is so popular it supports a small industry of audio tours that narrate the journey and serve up the island\’s history. The Hana Highway dates back to 1926, when much of it was constructed with cinders. It wasn\’t until 1962 that the state paved over it with asphalt, but countless potholes helped coin the phrase, \”I survived the Hana Highway.\” Only in the early 1990s did major upgrades make it a much more pleasant experience.

A Swiss Family Bind — No Hotel Heirs

Adam Wills March 24, 2005

The Hotel Edelweiss in St. Moritz and the Hotel Metropol in Arosa are Jewish sanctuaries for observant tourists, offering everything from kosher dining and space for simchas to daily religious services and snow-melt mikvahs.

Junk Food Tours for Gift Basket Ideas

Lisa Alcalay Klug March 17, 2005

The world of kosher junk food tours seems heaven-sent for Purim. Some of America\’s old-time favorites and a few newer arrivals offer factory tours and visits to megastores where you can taste kosher goodies and learn how they\’re made.

The Grand Old Jews of York

Lisa Alcalay Klug March 17, 2005

In 1773, when Capt. Alexander Graydon visited York, Pa., it was a married Jewish hostess who captured his attention.

Cherry Blossoms Inspire Capital Walk

Melanie Reffes March 17, 2005

As the Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off on March 26, the spring weather descending on Washington, D.C., makes it great for walking among the cherry-inspired events throughout the nation\’s capital. And one neighborhood ripe for a stroll during a D.C. weekend getaway is prestigious Georgetown.

Buenos Aires Let Me Dance to Your Beat

Anthea Gerrie March 3, 2005

In Buenos Aires you wouldn\’t know about the Argentine economy\’s disastrous crash — except, perhaps, by chatting with your taxi driver and discovering he was a former tycoon.

BA, as old hands call it, has retained its prosperous appearance and cosmopolitan cool, and it remains one of the world\’s most fabulous cities. In fact, given the peso devaluation, the once-pricey Argentine capital should be visited soon, while its delectable cuisine and shopping, some of the finest in South America, are a relative bargain.

No wonder this glittering capital was so inviting to the upwardly mobile Evita in the early 20th century — this huge but green city boasts a level of European-style opulence and elegance equal to anything in Europe, and most closely recalls the finest residential neighborhoods of Paris.

Meditate on Shabbat in the Old City

Lisa Alcalay Klug March 3, 2005

Minutes from the Western Wall, brilliant bougainvillea grace the courtyard of an Old City apartment encased in Jerusalem\’s signature stone. This is where participants in Sarah Yehudit Schneider\’s women-only meditation retreats symbolically leave the rest of the week behind to embrace the healing, nurturing powers of Shabbat.

Forgo Rainy Day Woe With Spa Trip

Lisa Alcalay Klug March 3, 2005

When the torrential winter rains take a reprieve, don some wings and head south. This three-day itinerary for rest, relaxation and kosher cuisine creates sunny inspiration even on the cloudiest days.

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