Porter Airlines is one of those quiet success stories. The airline has grown immensely since its humble beginnings just over six years ago from their Toronto Island hub base, to become an airline of choice for travelers to numerous key Canadian destinations. Since their maiden flight on October 23, 2006 … Read more
If you’re thinking about spending some time in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, anytime soon, beyond attending one of the numerous festivals offered to visitors year-round in Canada’s “Festival City”, you won’t have any difficulty planning the libations for a little spontaneous party in your hotel room. Why? The province’s … Read more
While New England embodies fall in America, Tuscany is the place to spend autumn in Europe. With warm days and cool nights, options are almost endless and it is still warm enough for swimming in a pool, hopefully one at Adler Thermae. Fill your day with mushroom and truffle hunting … Read more
Hey, future brides, this one’s for you. Wedding planning can be such a high-stress event. Everything, from the type of cake, dress, tuxes, bouquet, rings, corsage, decorations, song selection, invites, and the sixteen different shades of pink can seem like the most cataclysmal decision. We’ve all seen the result of … Read more
When my parents went on their 25th anniversary vacation to Napa Valley, I didn’t hear the end of it for weeks. Every night at dinner, they repeated the same stories over and over again as if perhaps I hadn’t heard properly the night before. I’m not even legal to drink … Read more
If you’ve been to London before, you’ve probably seen such iconic sites as Big Ben or the Gherkin. However, with the new attention London received for the 2012 Olympics, these new attractions are making visitors even more excited. The first of these is the ArcelorMittal Orbit. It towers 115 meters … Read more
I see London, I see France, I see Marilyn’s underpants … There’s little doubt of Marilyn Monroe’s predominance as America’s iconic sex symbol. One of the most timeless and well-known images of Marilyn has her standing over the subway grates in a white halter dress as the wind blows her … Read more
The Hudson River School was a mid-19th century group of landscape painters noted for their romantic depiction of America’s rapidly changing landscape. Named for the region in which the movement originally began, the paintings depicted the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains and surrounding areas. Thomas Cole, considered the founder of the … Read more
One of the most exciting events in art news this summer is the opening of the new building housing Philadelphia’s famous Barnes Foundation’s collection of masterpieces. Albert C. Barnes amassed a fortune in the early 20th century developing pharmaceuticals. With the subsequent sale of his company, he became a passionate … Read more
She has been twice beheaded, lost an arm, been blasted off her rock, and covered in various colors of paint. It’s safe to say that Denmark’s iconic Little Mermaid statue has been through a lot. Yet, whether being displayed abroad in an exhibition or viewed from her native home perched … Read more
Jewel of the Desert Phoenix in the summer cackles with dry heat, lingering in the triple digits. Gloriously situated in the blinding sun is the Arizona Biltmore, offering shade and luxury. The Biltmore is often incorrectly attributed to renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who consulted in four months of its … Read more
Travel mavens rejoice! CLEAR, the nation’s premier biometric secure ID program, is now available for use at San Francisco International Airport. Boasting to have saved CLEAR members more than 17 million minutes in waiting time, CLEAR lets you take control of how you spend your time. Instead of anxiously waiting … Read more
Most New Yorkers know that some of the best works of art aren’t in the museums. They’re either public works (Hello, Lady Liberty!) or, are on display semi-privately at many of New York’s finest hotels and galleries … free of charge! This spring and summer take in a new exhibit … Read more
Summer is the time for road trips, for rolling down the windows and hitting the road with your favorite driving companions to explore the unknown. Nothing beats the adventure of packing up your car with food, supplies, good music, pets, and a plan for adventure. Once you get on the … Read more
This year marks the 75th anniversary of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. This elegant red, art deco bridge is still considered a modern civil engineering feat and has, since its completion in 1937, become one of America’s most iconic and beloved monuments. Events to celebrate the bridge will be going … Read more