Just a Spoonful of Sugary Maple: Les cabanes à sucre of Quebec While a trip to Québec might make you feel reminiscent of Old France, do not forget you are still in Canada, a country that brandishes a symbol of national pride candidly upon their national flag – the mighty … Read more
Have you ever asked yourself what people around the world snack on? Often when I’m noshing on mac and cheese, or at the counter waiting to pay for bacon sliders, I find myself wondering what I’d be munching on if I were somewhere else. In Québec, I learned all … Read more
I traveled to Mont Tremblant earlier this year in March to catch the last weekend of skiing before the official close of the season. Guess what? I hadn’t been skiing for over 25 years! I was anxiously looking forward to getting back on the slopes in the Northeast where … Read more
Are you planning a little romantic evening before the holiday season hits? This fall don’t wait another minute before treating yourself and your loved one to the luxurious Le Grand Lodge’s special package: “Pleasure of the Senses”. A one night deal, this gift is perfect for spending that special night … Read more
When you’re a celebrity, you can do anything. You’re invited everywhere, wear the best clothes, travel to the best places and eat in the best restaurants. Some famous folk, however, get bored in between movie shoots or during endless days of TV projects and decide to set up their own … Read more
We’re all familiar with A Christmas Carol and for some it’s a tradition that the entire family enjoys every year. Why not try a new tradition in true Québec style? Inspired by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Québecadabra (Dec. 22-Jan. 4) is Québec City’s Christmas festival held city-wide. Québecadabra boasts … Read more
While waiting to board my flight to Québec City I got the sense that I was going somewhere international. A short hour and five minutes later I was staring at a landscape of trees upon landing. I quickly understood what the Québecers had already made clear to me … … Read more
Buenos Aires is a huge city with thirteen million people living in the greater metro area. While it is low on the list of the top 20 largest cities by metropolitan area, most people don’t know that it’s the second largest city in South America (after Sao Paulo). In … Read more
What’s New in Newport, Rhode Island Maritime Newport, America’s first resort, is bestowed with stunning coastlines on the south, east and west. Renowned as a mecca for jet-setters, polo players and yachting enthusiasts, it’s a rarefied place with Gilded-Age mansions and gleaming yachts not to mention the place where … Read more
Partake in the season of leaf-peeping as summer fades out and fall bursts in. As one of the most picturesque times of the year in Bucks County, Pa., autumn brings in a bounty of colorful foliage with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. A short 75 miles from New York City … Read more
My arrival in Greece is somewhat of a blur. First, arriving to the western coast, off a ten hour boat trip from Brindisi. Then, a train ride across the countryside, a short bus ride to our hotel. Athens was…disappointing. Infamously behind in its preparations for the 2004 Olympics, just … Read more
I’m sitting on the terrace of the lodge, and as if by magic the evening’s backdrop draws gracefully towards me. Colored a faint bluish grey, the slanted curtain of water begins with a light tap, tap, tap, then slowly the downpour takes over. It is so naturally orchestrated, like … Read more
We Fell for Iguazu Falls Iguazu Falls has been called one of the greatest natural wonders on earth, and one of the places to visit before you die. Why then, did only one of us know it existed? Do you? And now that you have heard of it…read on … Read more
Few people outside of Honduras are aware that Roatán Island, an exceptional paradise that sits along the edge of the Caribbean Sea, exists. As well, few people know that Roatán Island is part of a small group of Caribbean islands in Central America. I spent New Year’s 2010 on … Read more
Today was a nice change of pace from adventure day. For starters, I enjoyed the hearty breakfast buffet in Sedona Grill at the JW Marriott. I’m really big on breakfast so I indulged in pancakes, French toast, chopped fruit, pastries, eggs, coffee, orange juice, dried fruit, cheese… you name it. … Read more