Kathleen Cromwell 
Ojai Valley Inn and Spa is an oasis nestled near the Topatopa Bluffs, over 6,000 feet above sea level, at the eastern end of the stunning Ojai Valley. Considered to be a sacred place by the Chumash Indians who ascribed healing powers to the mystical valley, it was referred to as … Read more
On a recent balmy night just before sunset, we set sail on Classic Harbor Line’s “Around Manhattan Architecture Tour.” Hosted by the American Association of Architects/New York chapter (AIANY), the cruise highlights the city’s iconic buildings, bridges and landmarks and helps place Manhattan in an architectural perspective but with a … Read more
Multiple, musical modalities were the hallmark of the recent inaugural Catalpa Music Festival. A range of bands performed an array of genres and on offer was something for everyone including rock, retro, reggae, R & B–and rain! Fittingly, the 2-day festival played out on Randall’s Island, where multitudes of people … Read more
What’s New in Newport, Rhode Island Maritime Newport, America’s first resort, is bestowed with stunning coastlines on the south, east and west. Renowned as a mecca for jet-setters, polo players and yachting enthusiasts, it’s a rarefied place with Gilded-Age mansions and gleaming yachts not to mention the place where … Read more
When Detroit, the Motor City, morphed into Motown, the automotive capital of the world became Hitsville, U.S.A., as the phenomenon of the pop-soul sound was unleashed on the world. Today Detroit is on the cusp of a 21st-century transformation, as urban agriculture puts down roots in this post-industrial landscape, a … Read more
The Hydroussa Hotel As you pass through the tall gates into the courtyard of the Hydroussa Hotel on the little Greek island of Hydra, you instantly experience its inviting embrace–even before stepping through the intricately carved wooden doors and into the marble coolness of the lobby. The allure of the … Read more