Why merely relax when you can transform? The Muluk Spa at Hotel Xcaret Mexico is your gateway to the ancient traditions and healing practices of the Mayan culture. As you enter the spa’s expansive, open-air lobby you immediately connect with the lush topography of Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Excavated from a … Read more
Now that the New York-based one (1) Michelin-starred Azabu has opened in the Stanton Hotel on South Beach’s Ocean Drive, the hotel no longer has a typical hotel restaurant. Even 1 Michelin star is a big deal in this tiny beach enclave, so it’s safe to say that it’s Azabu’s … Read more
Moroccan scholar and traveler, Ibn Buttata once said: “Travel leaves you speechless then turns you into a storyteller.” I have to wonder: did a cruise along the Turkish coastline prompt this quote? It’s a place where sunbeams sparkle on turquoise waters. A place where picturesque islands with rocky outcrops and … Read more
Pristine beaches, charming villages, mouth-watering food, and deep blue Mediterranean waters — the Cote d’Azur is a destination that many dream about visiting. Around five million tourists visit the area every year making it the 2nd most popular destination in France after Paris. If it’s on your bucket list too, … Read more
We travel for many reasons: to see new sites, meet new people and to experience new cultures. One of the best ways to experience a new culture is through the local food and wine. As a person who loves wine, I’m always keen on trying new varietals in my travels. … Read more
Christopher Isherwood famously wrote about the debauchery of early 1930s Weimar Berlin in his book, “The Berlin Stories,” the basis for the movie “Cabaret.” I decided to keep a diary of my recent visit to the hugely popular German city. While my experiences were nowhere near as racy as Isherwood’s, … Read more
Switzerland’s Lake Geneva Region is a perfect puzzle of graceful cities such as Lausanne, Vevey and Montreux, punctuated by dozens of fairytale villages. This Francophone swath is marked on the sophisticated traveler’s map thanks to its stunning Alpine scenery, clear blue waters of Lake Geneva and acres of chocolate so … Read more
Miami is a world-class destination year round but if you’re jetting there any time soon get ready for some heat – hot sunny days, even hotter beaches and long hot party nights. South Beach is still blazing a trail with new bars and lounges opening every day but there’s a … Read more
The Broadway musical Come From Away, is one of the hottest productions being performed today, not only in New York City but also in London, on tour in theaters across North America and soon in Melbourne, Australia. It’s set in the town of Gander on the Atlantic-facing island of Newfoundland, … Read more
Though it’s located in the business end of midtown Nashville (a short drive to downtown’s Broadway), once you walk into The Hutton Hotel, the vibe is anything but uptight. The inviting lobby is the perfect mix of old and new (buttery leather couches, a black stone concierge desk, metal sculptures, … Read more
Spring skiing is upon us, and many skiers know it’s prime time for a fun adventure. With warmer temperatures, end-of-season specials, and mountain closing parties, there’s never a better time to pack your bags and head to the mountains. Whether you’re a die-hard skier or like skiing with the family, … Read more
If Loreto doesn’t ring any bells, don’t worry — most people have no idea where this dot of a town is in Baja California Sur. However, with the jade expanse of the Gulf of California stretching out before it and the Conan-the-Barbarian landscape of the Sierra de la Giganta coming … Read more
“You’ve come a long way baby” may have been one of the hottest slogans when it advertised slim cigarettes to women in the late sixties. Now, every time I stroll the streets of Delray Beach in Palm Beach County, I think it could easily make a comeback. For years this … Read more
I’m holding fast to the brakes of a roller coaster that races above the treetops of the winter wonderland that’s Copper Mountain, a Colorado ski resort. My 15-year-old daughter speeds ahead of me, more of an adrenaline junkie than me. I hurl expletives at the track as my car careens … Read more
