Admittedly I’m a novice when it comes to over the top luxury in the Caribbean, so it’s fair to say that I could be easily impressed, but when The Somerset’s jovial bellman (a Reggaeton singer on the side) dropped me at reception, I was just about speechless. And I … Read more
The old grist mill sits tucked away on a small quiet side street in town. On one wall, faded whitewashed letters spell out Waterbury Feed Co. and the sign in the parking lot reads Hen of the Wood. But it’s not immediately clear where it is. The rush of water … Read more
First things first. I love Maui. I’ve been visiting my favorite Hawaiian island for years. In fact, I’ll continue to return every year or two for as long as I’m able. Curiously, this annoys some people. “Aren’t there more interesting places to travel in the world?” they ask with a … Read more
Were it not for the floor to ceiling windows looking out to the famous Victoria Harbor skyline with sweeping views of towering skyscrapers in the distance, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stepped back in time to neoclassical Paris. Set on the 56th floor of Island Shangri-la Hong Kong in … Read more
Big news for smart and savvy travelers always on the go. DK Guides is re-launching their series of guide books this fall in celebration of their 20th anniversary. The new guides will be featuring some changes from previous editions in an effort to make exploring popular travel destinations easier. New … Read more
In July 1863, over 170,000 soldiers converged on the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in a battle that changed both the course of the Civil War and ultimately the nation. Every kid in America studied the Battle of Gettysburg in history class and memorized at least a part of President … Read more
The world is full of amazing destinations but one of the sweetest is right here in the good ole’ USA. In Hershey, Pennsylvania the smell of chocolate permeates the air. Avenues have names like Cocoa and Chocolate and street lamps shaped like Hershey’s Kisses light up the town. This is … Read more
Every year, beer lovers from around the globe descend upon the town of Munich in Germany’s Bavaria for Oktoberfest, an annual celebration of the great German love of suds – with 2013 marking its 180th anniversary. Of course this gigantic festival (the world’s largest fair) serves up more than just … Read more
The largest repository of Americana in the country makes its home in Shelburne, Vermont on a forty-five acre campus complete with historic buildings, a lighthouse and a 220 foot-long steamboat. Wait. What? Welcome to the Shelburne Museum, the result of one woman’s passion for all things American occupying a verdant … Read more
Have you ever dreamed of treating yourself to a luxurious stay on a private island? Imagine this – an overwater bungalow, coconut groves, warm translucent waters filled with corals and tropical fish and no noise except for the singing of birds and the mixing of your Mai Tai. While it … Read more
For many years my husband and I lived in the Stuttgart area of Germany – less than two hours from the French border and Alsace. Whenever we had the chance, we’d hop in the car and head in that direction—for a day, a weekend, or even longer. We loved the … Read more
A Memorial Weekend spent in Oslo, Norway, couldn’t have taken me further away from the shores of the U. S. of A. where backyard barbecues and baseball games are typically the norm. The unpredictable May weather was an ongoing topic of conversation with everyone, even at immigration, and as the … Read more
“Hey Thom,” I said, “We’ve been hiking for two hours already and we haven’t reached the glacier yet. How much longer do you think?” We’d started out from the little village of Briksdalsbre early in the morning and thought we were doing a half-day hike, but since our guide Ruben … Read more
It was like a magic carpet ride. Except that I was riding a rolling blue tapestry of three mighty waterways in Norway – the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea. Heading south along the coast from Kirkenes near the Russian border to the old Hanseatic city of … Read more