You’re in New York or Chicago. You want to take advantage of the famed nightlife, go out for a couple of drinks and pass out on the bed of your gorgeous hotel. You’re staying at the James, ideally located in downtown Chicago or NYC’S Soho. How about skipping the going … Read more
*With contributions by Lucille Sitra This is a big hotel with an intimate soul. A stay at the Westin Diplomat involves a number of decisions – the first, between a room overlooking the Atlantic surf or its bright green expanse of golf course, then, which of its eight outstanding restaurants … Read more
“The first and greatest of necessities is food, which is the condition of life and existence.” ~ Plato Plato’s, located in the Aspen Meadow’s Resort, immediately transports guests to a relaxed and calmer state of mind, perfectly appropriate in this hotel for ‘higher thinking.’ Exactly what does that mean? Well, … Read more
Setting Sail for French Polynesia If you’re like any seasoned traveler – the kind of globetrotter who collects passport stamps and does not consider Disneyland a vacation destination – then you’ve probably rolled your eyes at the thought of a cruise. I get it. Until recently, I was decidedly anti-cruise. … Read more
Matetic Vineyards, Chile Driving down a long dirt road surrounded by 27,000 acres of vineyards and beautifully landscaped gardens, I think that I may have discovered one of Chile’s best-kept secrets. La Casona Guesthouse at the famous Matetic Vineyards is the ultimate wine aficionado’s dream. Located in the Casablanca Valley, … Read more
Ah, the French. They all seem to have that je ne sais quoi. Perhaps it’s the romantic background of the Eiffel Tower, the sexy accent, or the passionate artists. And speaking of artists … everyone knows the Louvre, but here’s a diamond in the rough. After ten years of renovation, … Read more
Traveling isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of deal. And that’s the way it should be. What kind of traveler are you? Luxury vs. Budget Whether you’re a luxury or a budget traveler depends less on your financial circumstance than on your need to roll like a millionaire everywhere you go. The … Read more
Gleaming cafe lamps anchor the white table-clothed tables at Cafe des Amis and an alto sax and tinkling piano in the background signal the jazz age feel of the place. Is it another night in Paris? No, just trendy Union Street in San Francisco. Such is the nature of our … Read more
Here are the main facts about Slovenia: Capital – Ljubljana Official language – Slovene Currency – Euro But wait, there’s more where that came from. The publishers of the award winning travel guide books bring you 256 pages of everything Slovenian. I’m talking about the new DK Eyewitness Guide hitting … Read more
With contributions by Aimee Lam A great option for a fun filled family vacation is the Jersey Shore, made notorious by the namesake TV series. Aside from the fact that Snooki is pregnant, the Jersey Shore discredits the Shore as a family friendly place. However, now you can shelve your … Read more
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Exhibit Believe it or not, there’s just too much weirdness going on in the San Francisco Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum. So much in fact, that the weirdness is spreading into the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, capitalizing on the Guinness Book of World Records’ … Read more
The Hotel Jerome has been a mainstay in Aspen for over 100 years. By the 1890s, thanks to the invention of the Pullman Sleeping Car, Aspen had developed into a burgeoning destination for touring socialites, stage performers and politicians. Founded in 1889, the Hotel Jerome was one of the first … Read more
Great Wolf Lodge is a 79,000 square-foot indoor water park resembling a cozy log cabin complete with stone fireplaces, elk antler chandeliers, rustic furniture and beautiful mountainous landscapes surrounding the lodge. As an extended family traveling with four adults and five children, ranging in age from 2 to 12, the … Read more
So you’re going to Quebec City – now what? Luckily, here’s Quebec City Tourism’s new mobile app to the rescue. Remember the old craze for magic eight balls? Your questions about life, answered. Well, this new iphone app is definitely better than that, with comprehensive answers to your most important … Read more
I admit it. As soon as the annual travel magazines’ “Best Of” editions hit my mailbox, I immediately dive into them and flip to the pages to find “the best” hotels in a certain city or country where I am traveling to, have traveled to, or would like to someday … Read more