It’s funny how many things have to go right when you’re traveling, and how easily it all can fall apart. You made it to the airport but forgot your passport. Your luggage is too heavy. You get pick-pocketed. Any one of these could instantly turn a dream vacation into a … Read more
It’s a summer evening in Fira, Santorini, after sunset. Music is booming out of every open doorway signaling that the evening has officially begun. Crowds of people are lining the narrow walkways of the largest village on the island. Climbing up the steps past the whitewashed buildings towards one … Read more
On my last visit to Florence, I made sure to see all of the city’s most famous attractions, from Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia Gallery, the Uffizi with its gallery upon gallery of Renaissance treasures from the masters like Botticelli and Titian, along with the city’s most famous landmark, … Read more
In the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, 168 miles from Cape Town, lies one of the most celebrated resorts in the world. As an experienced traveler who’s spent time in some very posh hotels, I can say that my three days at Bushmans Kloof were some of the most relaxing, … Read more
London is a city known for its charm and whimsy. From afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream to a day spent pondering the lives of royals past at the National Portrait Gallery, London keeps in step with the present by preserving traditions yet always moving toward the future. Aside … Read more
Laying poolside and soaking up some summer rays at your five star resort, near the translucent waters of the Caribbean, cannot sound more like perfection. Once the sun sets, enjoy a top-notch performance of circus acrobatics with colorful costumes. This is exactly why a stay at the Moon Palace Resort … Read more
A deep salmon pink beckons the lucky diner that ventures down the long staircase to Koukoumavlos Restaurant in Fira, Santorini. Located below the Atlantis Hotel and the Metropolis at the quiet, eastern corner of Fira, the restaurant was once an 18th century sea captain’s abode. The color of this spectacular … Read more
When you live in New York City, nature is hard to come by. But there’s times when you can sit in the park under the shade of a tree, and feel the breeze and hear the rustling leaves of a nearby branch. Though Central Park is manmade, it’s easy to … Read more
Hey, future brides, this one’s for you. Wedding planning can be such a high-stress event. Everything, from the type of cake, dress, tuxes, bouquet, rings, corsage, decorations, song selection, invites, and the sixteen different shades of pink can seem like the most cataclysmal decision. We’ve all seen the result of … Read more
Do you have a friend with a treasure chest tucked under his bed, immaculately lined with comics tucked in protective sleeves? If so, this friend is probably a nerd. He’s probably watched each of the original Star Wars movies annually, or maybe swivels in his office chair pretending he’s on … Read more
When my parents went on their 25th anniversary vacation to Napa Valley, I didn’t hear the end of it for weeks. Every night at dinner, they repeated the same stories over and over again as if perhaps I hadn’t heard properly the night before. I’m not even legal to drink … Read more
If you’ve been to London before, you’ve probably seen such iconic sites as Big Ben or the Gherkin. However, with the new attention London received for the 2012 Olympics, these new attractions are making visitors even more excited. The first of these is the ArcelorMittal Orbit. It towers 115 meters … Read more
It’s the weekend foodies and connoisseurs dream about all year, so it’s no surprise that tickets are already selling out for January 2013’s Sun Winefest. We had the good fortune to take a short trip up to Connecticut to attend this year’s extravaganza. Not only did we taste some of the … Read more
Elounda, Crete Every now and then a hotel comes along that defies predictability and shakes a fist at standards. Nestled in a cove on a steep hill plunging down to the Bay of Mirabello in Elounda, Crete, The Porto Elounda Deluxe Resort is one of them. A big stylized “E” … Read more
It seems like these days, everybody’s deluded into thinking they’re great cooks. Maybe it’s because of the Food Network’s rise in popularity, or Pinterest’s millions of cupcake recipes, or perhaps it’s the advent of a strange, strange thing called “food porn”. Whatever it is, as someone who readily admits that … Read more