It’s been 25 years since the first chandelier crashed from the ceiling of Broadway’s Majestic Theater onto the stage in front of a stunned crowd at the macabre show, The Phantom of the Opera. Back then, the composer Andrew Lloyd Webber’s wife and muse Sarah Brightman played the starring role … Read more
As if a stay in London’s absolutely fabulous Chelsea could get any more fabulous, the Draycott Hotel, a romantic town house property around the corner from Chelsea’s Slone Square, is currently offering guests an experience that combines personal shopping with a celebrity stylist. I mean does it get any better … Read more
Sometimes small can be a good thing … like in smart phones, petits fours and hotels, of course. Nestled on a charming cobblestone street in historic Old City, Philadelphia, within seconds of Penn’s Landing on the riverfront and with a view of the baby blue Benjamin Franklin Bridge over the … Read more
The winds of change have been blowing steadily through Miami’s Design District ever since it put itself on the map some five years ago. I can recall touring empty streets at one time or another in the short span of a few years; sometimes reminiscent of a stroll through … Read more
I think we can all agree that getting to a place is the worst part of traveling. No matter how carefully you plan, changes often occur so it’s important to be prepared for the unexpected and roll with the punches. But what about when your feet are on the ground … Read more
It was our 45th wedding anniversary and the maitre’d in the Norwegian Star’s opulent Versailles dining room was pouring us champagne. This was the most romantic of settings for our special event. I felt like I was in a dream … and the dream had come true. After toasting a … Read more
No matter how irrelevant social media sometimes seems, there are a lot of us who still feel the nagging compulsion to send a Tweet with ten hashtags or Instagram our half-eaten dinner because hey – why not? For travelers, social media is a great way to stay connected to the … Read more
The Oscars may seem like all fun and games to a non-celebrity, but for the A-list, the preparation involved in getting red carpet ready is a full-time job. Don’t forget that the Academy Awards is the final night in an endless string of awards ceremonies and parties that stretch from … Read more
Get ready for a musical adventure that will introduce you to the soul of Tobago. The Tobago Jazz Festival will bring together some of the best elements of this little Caribbean island like beautiful beaches and magical sunsets – with music from world renowned artists. The nine day concert event … Read more
I’m addicted to my iPhone 5, aren’t you? Even though I’m a PC fanboy, I can’t get enough of Apple’s little wonder phone, which is scratch resistant and tough enough to withstand several drops from arm’s length. However, I still feel a paternal pang whenever it’s close to potential damage … Read more
Last week, we talked about blending in with the locals while traveling. And while there are tons of ways to not be singled out as a tourist, perhaps the most obvious one is the way you dress. Here’s what to pack for every kind of travel destination. Fashion Conscious Metropolis … Read more
When the Puget Sound seaport of Port Townsend was founded in 1851, some considered it a “City of Dreams.” Settled on the heels of the Gold Rush, there were hopes that it would thrive as the largest port on the west coast, a gateway to the Northwest. Others called it … Read more
“My tastes are simple; I only like the best.” (Oscar Wilde) I like the best, doesn’t everyone? With that in mind, it was during my quest to uncover the Dominican Republic’s finest that I discovered Puntacana Resort and Club’s Tortuga Bay, a private enclave of beachfront villas within the expansive … Read more
In Hong Kong, two friends often greet each other by asking “Nei sihk mh sihk faahn ar?” Roughly translated, this means “Have you eaten yet?” a common greeting that eschews the more traditional, “How are you?” This simple phrase reveals volumes about Hong Kong’s character. In a city with restaurants … Read more
I’ve never really understood the fear travelers have of looking like tourists. If anything, being a tourist is something to be proud of—it means you’re adventurous and have put aside the time and earned the money to travel. And yet when I’m in a new city, like every other tourist, … Read more