Kathy Chin Leong 
The Intercontinental San Francisco opened downtown in 2008 with much fanfare. The gleaming multi-story premiere property with stellar views was meant to serve as a cornerstone convention hotel that mostly meets the needs of conference attendees. The city had expanded the Moscone Convention Center just steps from the hotel in … Read more
The proverb … “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” … is said to have originated as early as 1659 but today it couldn’t resonate more. As the year from hell drags on, people are discovering that periodic doses of travel are an essential medication. Napa Valley … Read more
We have all seen what happens when a dog is pent up too long. It scratches at the door, whimpers pitifully, and snarls in frustration. I live in California, and for the first part of our shelter in place edict that was me. Yup, on March 17, 2020, I got … Read more
Although travel is primarily stalled, some places are gradually opening up. San Luis Obispo is one of those lucky spots and Hotel San Luis Obispo brings the charm of this community to the forefront. Artisanal soaps, super-plush towels and an audio player designed in Europe that doubles as a conversation … Read more
The hottest trend fueling psychology circles right now is the revival of the Enneagram, nine personality categories that help you better understand yourself and others. I am a #Seven, the consummate Enthusiast, who possesses an insatiable zeal for life. We Sevens yearn for one big, fat adventure after another. If … Read more
The sign read: “The ultimate in-home security, the Safe and Panic Room.” Boy, was I relieved that I could check that off my Christmas list. As many as 15 million shoppers descend on Harrods each year, but on my recent visit to London, I came and gawked. Gawked at the … Read more
When scientist and humanitarian Dr. Albert Schweitzer made his one and only visit to the US in 1949, where did he go? It was a place with an elevation so high that the revered Nobel Prize winner said it was “just below heaven.” Welcome to Aspen, Colorado. Formerly a silver … Read more
An $8,000 a year wine club, complimentary Audi electric cars to drive in town, and helicopter rides to the private fly fishing ranch. Aspen, Colorado’s Little Nell Hotel is anything but little. Big on luxury and conveniently located at the base of Aspen Mountain next to the Aspen Silver Queen … Read more
San Francisco’s reputation as one of the most hectic, zany, and robust cities in the world is unrivaled. For global trekkers, the City by the Bay is a bucket-list beauty, and for locals, an ever-evolving urban playground with farm-to-table adventures, rotating museum exhibits, and short-term Broadway hits. But maybe you’ve … Read more