The deeply indented Cornish coastline, jutting out into the rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean on the southwestern tip of the U.K., is Southern England’s resort playground. With its crashing blue surf and epic landscapes of rolling green hills, its rugged natural beauty has been the stuff of history both … Read more
Standing on the terrace of the Stift Goettweig monastery complex, you see the entire Wachau Valley unfolding beneath you. The Danube River wends its way through the valley where lush forests and vibrant fields lead to the river’s edge with the prized wine producing hills beyond. Just an hour’s … Read more
When one thinks of visiting a family owned resort, what first comes to mind is an intimate, cozy weekend escape with personalized touches and time-honored traditions. Mohonk Mountain House in upstate New York, a National Historic Landmark owned and operated by the aptly named Smiley family for over 140 years, … Read more
Before leaving Paris I knew I would purchase some perfume and wanted something unusual that didn’t smell like every other woman’s scent. I wanted a fragrance that would forever remind me of my time there, and after a whiff, I’d instantly be transported back. I found it at Frederick Malle. … Read more
With 2013 around the corner it’s time to start thinking about what destination is on your bucket list but also what’s not on your bucket list and should be. How about washing away the winter blues in Acapulco, the queen of Mexico’s beach resorts? Acapulco, once the destination du jour … Read more
What is it about the word “no” that suddenly makes something (or someone) that much more desirable? Perhaps it’s the result of the looming threat that the world is ending in 2012 or maybe it’s because Americans, by nature a culture founded on rule-breaking, have a natural tendency to follow … Read more
Getting from Point A to Point B on a road trip through Norway may end up taking much more time than you expected. Why? Because you’ll want to pull the car over so many times to take pictures and gawk at the spectacular natural beauty lurking around every bend and … Read more
There’s great news for the LBGT community in Miami and anyone planning a visit to the trendy destination for their over the top annual Pride celebration. Miami Beach Gay Pride (MBGP) has launched a redesigned website organizing all of the information relating to this huge event into a more convenient … Read more
Do you have a passion for grand dame Victorian hotels? I do. My goal is to try and stay in as many as possible, provided each and every one is luxurious. The Cliff House in Manitou Springs, Colorado harks back to that glorious era of gilt, velvet and over the … Read more
You’ve had a great day abroad. You saw awesome sites, ate fabulous food, and took fantastic pictures. Now you’re back at your hotel and you just want to unwind and perhaps share some of the highlights of the day with all your Facebook friends. But something is preventing you from … Read more
Why visit Rome in the winter? You mean besides the food, the fashion, the world class opera and expositions taking place in the city’s museums and palazzos besides what is already fascinating like the Pantheon, the Colisseum and the Spanish Steps? Well for starters, there are fewer tourists for sightseeing … Read more
Magic and Whimsy in Your Travels If you are thinking you want to visit a magical place, my advice is to avoid clichéd locations (Sorry Walt!). Here is a peek at a few destinations that are sure to evoke a sense of wonder. I have one man-made marvel that can … Read more
Northern Finland is one of only a few places to catch the famous Northern Lights, which earns our vote as perhaps the best natural light show on Earth. If you can’t trek above the Arctic Circle to experience this mystical phenomenon, don’t fret. Just park yourself in Helsinki for a … Read more
I think I have a good reason to be proud … I’m an honorary Calgarian. That’s what I became after reciting the oath and receiving my “White Hat.” The hat is not only an enduring symbol of the Wild West and the cowboy but also of the Calgary Stampede which … Read more