A Seafood Lover’s Dream

The enchantingly picturesque Ashford Castle, situated on 350 idyllic acres on the western coast of Ireland, is inviting guests to experience a special “Seafood Appreciation Week.”  From February 28th until March 6th, guests will have the unique opportunity to take in breathtaking sights while enjoying some of the world’s finest … Read more

K Boutique Hotel Rhodes, Greece

For anti-tourist Aegean island hoppers, check out the recently renovated K Boutique Hotel.  This stylish, modern hotel is beautifully located near the beach and the center of Rhodes. It’s a great spot for exploration yet off the tourist trail. The hotel offers 30 two-room suites including 23 superior suites, three executive … Read more

The W Hollywood

The W Hollywood A Return to Glamour Hollywood always loves a return.  That is why everyone in Los Angeles is excited about the opening there of new restaurants, stores and hotels that are revitalizing the neighborhood and bringing it back to life.  Hollywood Boulevard between La Brea and Vine, once … Read more

Tokyo Midtown and Roppongi Hills

  Considering the efficiency of Japan, it’s interesting to witness the dramatic change to Roppongi, an enduring neighborhood in the city of Tokyo.  This district has had a diverse and colorful history not unlike the amusement park aura of Times Square, New York, but in its current metamorphosis, Roppongi has … Read more

Taiwan

The Lantern Festival and So Much More   It was a warm and balmy February 28, sunny and 80 degrees when I arrived at Taipei’s International Airport, and I had just escaped the blizzard of the century back in New York.  I was here in Taiwan for the country’s annual … Read more

Austin Texas is Booming

If bombed-out Detroit is post-apocalyptic America, then booming Austin, Texas, is the happier version of the future. Austin, population 700,000, has a thriving D.I.Y. creative class and thanks to high-rise condominium development an increasingly dense urban center. This is no small feat in Texas, the third largest state, where sprawl … Read more