Rough Guides Publications  
www.travel.roughguides.com

Joseph says: “Rough Guides is one of the resource materials I take with me on every trip especially if I'm heading to one of the 150 destinations they cover. I always found that Rough Guides excels in giving you the stories behind the destinations, attractions or festivals you’re experiencing. Culture, people and history are some of their main concerns. Yet, Rough Guides is more than a travel guide publisher -- they offer books on the Internet, Travel Health, World Music (with accompanying CDs), History and many other subjects from Personal Computers to The Beatles. As an added bonus, Rough Guides publishes information on thousands of destinations online. Be sure to click on to their link above.”

> Click here to listen to author Doug Lansky’s First Time Around The World interview!

The Mosaic Hotel  

125 Spalding Ave. 
Beverly Hills, CA 90212 
Reservations: (800) 463-4466
www.mosaichotel.com 

Joseph says: “The Mosaic Hotel in Beverly Hills — is described by Frommer’s guides as ‘Perfectly placed on the edge of a quiet Beverly Hills neighborhood just steps away from the prime shopping scene, it’s the most impressive boutique hotel in the city.’”

With just 49 rooms, the hotel offers a touch of elegance in a homey atmosphere. It’s the perfect escape from the rush and crush. Even if you don’t stay at the hotel drop into the bar for a drink or executive chef Richard Wood’s famous tapas from around the world. Wednesday Night’s a great time to give it a try since you get music along with your tapas.

> Click here to view the show A Taste of the Mosaic with Joseph Rosendo!

Tickets and Information: (888) 533-245
www.railventures.com

Joseph says: “I’ve covered train experiences from California to Prague from British Columbia and Alberta, Canada to Mexico’s Copper Canyon. I’ve featured luxury and historic train rides cuisine and service, but nothing surpasses a ride on the Bella Vista one of Rail Ventures, Inc.’s rail carriages.” 

> Click here to listen to John Kirkwood, Rail Ventures, Inc.’s President & CEO, interview

> Click here to view “A Bella Vista Excursion” with Joseph Rosendo