Krakow is full of surprises from its magnificent medieval Market Square in the Old Town to the Disney-esque Wawel Castle sitting majestically above it on Wawel Hill. An astounding ten million tourists visit the historic destination every year, a testament to its star power with travelers. From time to time … Read more
It’s been said that a mythical Green Fairy liked to play hide and seek with the unsuspecting citizens of Val-de-Travers in Switzerland. Nobody saw her during the daylight hours; it was at night when she came out and twisted the minds of innocent men who wanted to have a drink … Read more
Punta Mita is a tropical paradise, an oasis of white-sand beaches and turquoise waters off the coast of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit roughly 10 miles north of Puerto Vallarta. It’s home to the Four Seasons & St. Regis Punta Mita resorts, both super upscale yet uber-relaxed. We recently caught up with … Read more
While cheese is at the top of the list of “things Wisconsin is known for”, wine probably isn’t. However, for a state so well known for cheese, it makes sense that someone would start producing wine to accompany it. Originally, the wines coming out of Wisconsin were sweet fermented fruit … Read more
I thought I had to go to France to see the best Impressionist paintings. And then I went to Connecticut. Little did I know that a corridor in the southwestern part of the state, stretching from the Greenwich area to Stamford, Wilton and beyond, played host to some of the … Read more
If Savannah were a woman — and she definitely is — her clothing would be designer, her accessories would be designer, and her black lace panties underneath it all would be designer. I was in one of the most genteel cities in the South, but Savannah has a way of … Read more
I promise! The Four Seasons Casa Medina will mesmerize you from the moment you step foot inside. A colonial mansion in the quaint Zona G (the Gastronomy zone) that the hospitality behemoth restored in 2015 is the setting for this luxe 62 room hotel. This property is grandly beautiful, with … Read more
Fall is on the horizon and that means newness in any urban destination. But although fall in New York City is a big deal there’s no way we can let the summer go without some new bars to ease our pain. Here are 5 of our favorites. The Leroy House … Read more
Arriving in Krakow on a hot and muggy national holiday, I noticed on a map that the UNESCO World Heritage designated “Old Town” was encircled by a park. What was my first thought? Tour the city on a bike, of course. I watched gleeful residents and their kids zooming along … Read more
Frequently named one of the best spas in Scottsdale, the Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is an oasis in the desert, a tranquil escape that captures the essence of the southwest. From the rugged mountain views which you can enjoy from the rooftop pool, to the … Read more
The Piña Colada, the national cocktail of Puerto Rico, was invented at San Juan’s Caribe Hilton Hotel in 1954 when bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero perfected a mix of rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. The drink, served at the central Caribar, is emblematic of the tropical ambience of the hotel … Read more
Just days away, the unofficial end of summer will arrive. If you’re still undecided about your plans, check out these last minute Labor Day weekend getaways for some ideas. Sanibel Island, Florida White-sand palm-fringed beaches, blue skies, abundant seashells and stellar sunsets await on the island beaches of Sanibel. Less … Read more
