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Travel Sallmon@Star-Telegram.Com www.star-telegram.com M Sunday, December 30, 2012 11E Stephanie Allmon 817-390-7852 Travel [email protected] The itinerary Destinations Compiled by Sandy Guerra-Cline CopperWynd is near Scottsdale, Ariz. CopperWynd Resort and Club Baby, it’s peaceful and warm inside CopperWynd Resort and Club in Foun- tain Hills, Ariz., just outside Scottsdale, offers the perfect pampering, relaxing escape for expecting moms. The luxuri- ous resort, known for its breathtaking views of the mountains, has a “Baby- moon” package that includes a deluxe guest room with gas fireplace, a 50- minute maternity massage for the mom- to-be, a breakfast basket for two, a $100 food and beverage credit at the resort’s Alchemy Restaurant, chocolate-covered strawberries and sparkling cider, and a late check-out. Rates start at $399 per night, plus tax, Tuesdays-Saturdays. The offer is valid through Jan. 31. 877-707- 7760; copperwynd.com. Mount Makana was featured as Bali Hai in the 1958 film adaptation of South Pacific. Hawaii Tourism Authority/Tor Johnson Fine-dining restaurants for foodies abroad Osteria Francescana, a modern estab- lishment with just 12 tables in the north- ern Italian city of Modena, was named Camera-ready Europe’s finest recently in the Daily Meal website’s inaugural list of the 101 Best Restaurants in Europe. It was followed By land and by sea, the Hawaiian island of Kauai — made famous as a lush by Arzak, San Sebastian, Spain, in sec- ond; Noma, Copenhagen, third; Alain backdrop for film shoots — delivers natural beauty on all sides Ducasse at the Dorchester, London, By Debbra Brouillette dows” is the main benefit for disappears in minutes as we than a third of Kauai’s approxi- fourth; Guy Savoy, Paris, fifth; then Aqua Special to Star-Telegram photographers, according to climb higher and higher, leav- mately 550 square miles are ac- (Wolfsburg, Germany), Varvary (Mos- Securely strapped into my seat, Casey Riemer, manager of Jack ing the Lihue Heliport behind. cessible by land. cow), Hof Van Cleve (Kruishoutem, I’m about to experience one of Harter Helicopters, in opera- We soar above sites that my We had sailed up the Na Pali Belgium), L’Arpege (Paris) and JB (Lju- the most exhilarating hours of tion on the Hawaiian island of husband and I saw by land and Coast by catamaran, oohing bljana, Slovenia). The seven-month my life. The doors of the four- Kauai for decades. sea earlier in the week, now and ahhing over its dramatic compilation involved the website’s ed- passenger Hughes 500 heli- Any apprehension I have viewing them from a whole volcanic peaks and hidden itors and more than 200 food writers copter have been removed to about going up, up and away on new perspective, and many ar- beaches; we had stood awe- and bloggers. Panelists voted in two maximize photo opportuni- my first helicopter ride, not to eas we couldn’t see any other struck, overlooking the ex- categories: cuisine and style/decor/ ties. “No glare from the win- mention one with no doors, way than from above, since less panse of Waimea Canyon, service. called the Grand Canyon of the — Bloomberg News Pacific, but getting a bird’s- eye view from the air was, we agreed, an experience not to be missed. How else would we be For those about able to fly into the ancient vol- to rock Cleveland canic crater of Mount Waiale- ale, documented as one of the The Grateful Dead exhibit at the Rock wettest spots on Earth, or fly and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in over waterfalls used in the Cleveland has gotten a reprieve. The filming of Jurassic Park (Mana- exhibit waiopuna Falls) and Fantasy opened in Island (Wailua Falls)? April and was due to Popular film locale wrap up Ever since Universal Pictures by year’s chose Kauai as the setting for end. Now 1934’s White Heat, this fourth the rock largest and most ancient of the hall says Hawaiian islands has become “The Long, one of the world’s most popu- Strange lar tropical locations for film- Trip” has makers. Over the years, it has been served as a location for more extended than 70 feature films and tele- The late Jerry Garcia AP through vision shows, standing in for March 24. locales around the world, and The exhibit features manuscripts, hand- These jagged cliffs give the Na Pali Coast its name. Special to the Star-Telegram/Debbra Dunning Brouillette More on KAUAI, 12E written notes, five Jerry Garcia guitars, a custom-painted drum kit and promoter Bill Graham’s “Father Time” robe. The Grateful Dead were at the epicenter of the sweeping culture of San Francisco in the 1960s. Where will travel trends take you in 2013? — The Associated Press 7 Hot spots include such quirky a gathering as the next.” burgeoning destinations as More than 2,000 events are Marseille and Myanmar. already planned, including gatherings for redheads and Fun fact By Beth J. Harpaz left-handers as well as re- AP Travel Editor unions based on family names NEW YORK — Myanmar, Mar- and clans. seille, New Zealand and Get- The U.S. Census Bureau tysburg are all on the travel ra- says 34.7 million Americans dar for 2013 thanks to new claim Irish ancestry, and Ara- tours, events and anniversa- bella Bowen, executive editori- ries. But the best pitch for trav- al director of Fodor’s Travel, is el in the new year might just be one of them. Even President coming from Ireland, which is Barack Obama has an Irish an- running ads “calling all Flynns, cestor in the family tree. O’Malleys and Schweizen- “There are Irish people all over bergs” to the Emerald Isle for a the world,” said Bowen. “It will Hike near Broken Bow Lake in Oklahoma. unique grassroots homecom- be great fun being able to con- Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department President Barack Obama’s visit to Myanmar in November helped draw ing called The Gathering. nect with others going back for attention to this destination “off the beaten path.” AP New Year’s on the trail Here are details on these this event. It’s like an entire If hiking’s more your thing than partying and other places, events and year of St. Patrick’s Day par- traveled and seeking that next fans of the “Lord of the Rings” is, you might want to see 2013 arrive in a travel trends for 2013. ties.” unknown destination. movie trilogy, and the recent state park. On Jan. 1, free guided hikes Myanmar Many tour companies are release of The Hobbit: An Un- will be offered in Texas, including at International destinations President Obama’s historic adding Myanmar trips to meet expected Journey is focusing Bonham State Park, about an hour Ireland’s The Gathering recent visit to Myanmar — the demand, and the U.S. Tour attention on the destination northeast of Dallas; Ray Roberts Lake “It’s a citizen-led initiative first ever by a sitting U.S. pres- Operators Association’s active once again. All four of the State Park in Pilot Point; and Lake Whit- to attract people who are Irish- ident — is adding to already members named Myanmar No. movies were filmed in New ney State Park, west of Hillsboro. See born, Irish-bred or Irish in heated-up interest in the 1 on a list of “off-the-beaten Zealand. the complete list at bit.ly/W1GnIn. Okla- spirit to join us in 2013,” said country, which has only fully path” countries they foresee Marseille homa will participate as well, at its state Bernard McMullan of Tourism opened to tourism in the past becoming popular in 2013. This French port city is one parks. Check out those locations at Ireland. “It’s almost become a few years. Fodor’s Bowen says New Zealand of two European capitals of travelok.com/State_Parks. competition where one county, it’s especially attractive to New Zealand received a culture in 2013, along with the — McClatchy-Tribune Information Services town or village tries to have as people who are already well- huge boost in tourism from More on TRAVEL, 14E 12E Sunday, December 30, 2012 M www.star-telegram.com Waimea Canyon is often called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, for obvious reasons. Special to the Star-Telegram/Debbra Dunning Brouillette For surfers, Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort fronts Poipu Beach. Special to the Star-Telegram/Debbra Dunning Brouillette Kauai from the sea us up the coast, catching the island’s center. At more Kauai A few days before our heli- the bow wave of the boat. than 10 miles long, a mile copter tour, we sailed up They are almost guaran- wide and 3,600 feet deep, Continued from 11E the Na Pali Coast (nâ pali, teed to make an appear- it is smaller than the Grand “the cliffs” in Hawaiian) ance, according to the Canyon, but is an awe-in- with Capt. Andy’s Sailing crew, “no extra charge.” spiring sight. Adventures aboard its 65- The star attractions are National Tropical even those not of this foot catamaran, the South- the spectacular jagged Botanical Garden world. ern Star. Our six-hour cliffs lining the coast, vol- Kauai is home to three The list includes such cruise, which departed canic in origin, millions of of the five national tropical blockbusters as The De- from Port Allen on Kauai’s years in the making. We botanical gardens. (The scendants, Pirates of the western shore, included passed sandy beaches others are on Maui and in Caribbean: On Stranger continental breakfast, tucked between the folds southern Florida.) Our Tides, Avatar, Jurassic snorkeling, lunch and of the cliffs and sea caves tour of two of the gardens Park, King Kong and South drinks.
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