Pinehurst Harness Track showcases exceptional equines
Horse lovers visiting Pinehurst Harness Track never know if they might be witnessing the workout of a future big-money winner. The century-old track, a winter training center for Standardbred horses since 1915, is the oldest continuously operating horse training facility in North Carolina. To hear Paul Wellwood, part-owner and trainer of Marion Marauder, a Triple Crown trotter that trains here, it’s still one of the best — not only in NC, but in the nation. Today, the Village
Dubai Glitz: Architectural marvels, out-of-this-world shopping & more await
(Photo courtesy of Jumeirah group: Jumeirah Beach Resort, left, and Burj Al Arab, right) LIke the Emerald City but rising from the desert, Dubai is a city of skyscrapers, glitz and glamour, fashion, luxe goods, expensive cars. Imagine Las Vegas on steroids meets Lawrence of Arabia. Many know this destination for its world’s tallest building. At more than 160 floors and 2,716 feet, Burj Khalifa opened in 2010 with a $1.5 billion price tag; inside is the world’s first hotel fro
