Going Beyond the Gold

I’m not ashamed to admit it. I travel obsessively, am faithful to one airline, American, and know their frequent flyer program like a script.  Last year when I made Executive Platinum, the highest level of elite status for the first time, you would have thought I’d won the lottery.  I … Read more

Tracing Irish Ancestry

Let’s face it, every March 17 we all want to be Irish. My husband and I argue over who’s more Irish. He tells me my maiden name is pure Scottish but I know from family stories that my Grandfather was Irish. My mother was a McCormick and knew every Irish … Read more

Hazlitt’s London, England

Hazlitt’s:  Like a Clock in My Heart Located on a quiet street off Soho Square, Hazlitt’s occupies three historic 18th century townhouses in the heart of London.  Beautifully restored to its original Georgian style, the hotel blends the charm of yesteryear with modern innovation.  [wide] [/wide]As owner Peter McKay states, the … Read more

San Francisco, California

Better Than Ever By the end of May in New Orleans you can easily find yourself with a case of the summertime blues. This year, mine were bad. With temperatures nearing 100 for days on end, 90 degrees felt like a cold snap. I knew I had to get away … Read more