It’s the Top – Banking on Swiss Cuisine Fondue, raclette, and cured, air-dried meats … to outsiders Switzerland might seem to be a backwater place when it comes to culinary matters. Way off the mark because it’s not just about the meat and the cheese. In terms of quality, … Read more
The Ivy League usually calls to mind beautiful campuses, extra smart students, gothic architecture, and astronomical tuition prices, but the students that attend these eight schools in the northeast are also part of their surrounding communities. The cities differ widely from each other, but they all influence and contribute to … Read more
Going Global Travel in European wine country, and you’ll hear references to “Old World” the historic wine regions of Austria, Italy, France, Germany and Spain. Here, wines are made according to traditional laws that dictate just how much the winemaker can fool Mother Nature. Future columns will look at individual … Read more
Everything’s coming up Rosé Blazing sun, boiling heat and no beach in sight … what’s the solution? A refreshing rose that will transport you from city sidewalks (or wherever you’re sweltering this summer) to the rolling hills of southern France. OK, before you begin to sneer, let’s be … Read more
A column devoted to wine and travel We often travel with our stomachs as guides, sussing out regional cuisines and the best places to enjoy them. So why not do the same with wines? Some of our most pleasurable travel memories include fabulous meals we’ve eaten—in a trattoria or a … Read more
Here comes the Pisco Sour Peru has given the world some precious bounty. Like what, you ask? If you’re a traveler, you’ll treasure Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines. If you’re a foodie, you’ll crave ceviche and rocoto hot pepper sauce. But if you’re a drinker, Peru’s gift to you … Read more
A Retsina Revival Plan There’s a quick way to go broke in Greece, and I don’t mean letting an octopus swallow your wallet. It’s cocktails. Johnny Walker and Jim Beam only travel first class; mojitos and Blue Angels, strictly deluxe. So what’s a thirsty traveler to do? Drink Greek. It’s … Read more
Ireland’s Pot o’ Gold – Bushmills Irish Whiskey To experience the spectacular northeast corner of the Emerald Isle is to be enthralled with Gaelic passion. The nation of Northern Ireland is expecting you and you should come expecting the max. You’ll be charmed by County Antrim’s bucolic village of … Read more
New Mexico has always been a counterculture destination in the southwest – a natural place for outsiders to end up. It’s an old tradition; the amazingly scenic Roadrunner State was settled by adventurers from New Spain – today’s Mexico – in the 1500s through 1700s. In 1947, some visitors from … Read more
For anti-tourist Aegean island hoppers, check out the recently renovated K Boutique Hotel. This stylish, modern hotel is beautifully located near the beach and the center of Rhodes. It’s a great spot for exploration yet off the tourist trail. The hotel offers 30 two-room suites including 23 superior suites, three executive … Read more
The Island Beyond the Beach Zanzibar is officially part of Tanzania, but it’s always been different. A small island off the coast of East Africa, it has a history straight out of 1001 Arabian Nights, more Sinbad than Swahili. While most of Africa was carved up by Imperial European powers … Read more
Photos courtesy of Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. South Beach has long been associated with extravagant glitz and glamour. Daytime is beach time: bikini-clad beauties sizzle in the sun and cool off in the clear surf. Nighttime is party time: fabulous folk stand in line at thumping clubs, blazing bars, and … Read more
“No other location in Belize that has such a pristine diving environment with no crowds and is so close to land,” said one of the Tranquility Bay owners David Fiedler. Whether you snorkel, dive or just swim this incredible underwater paradise is just 100 yards from your room. Tranquility Bay … Read more
Chicago is one of those beautiful combinations of a big city attitude with the ease and comfort of a small town. Beautifully situated on Lake Michigan, it’s a town that’s great for shopping, dinning and sight seeing. It also boasts some of the chicest places to sleep. One of … Read more
