Every year from March 1-19, Valencia goes boom! The streets of Spain’s third-largest city erupt with fireworks, cultural celebrations and artistry honored on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. What is the Las Fallas Festival? For starters, it’s the biggest party of the year, attracting more visitors to Valencia than any … Read more
If you favor a fabulous view with your dinner out on the town in Manhattan, look no further than Queensyard at Hudson Yards. The British import just took up residence in the over-the-top newly constructed Hudson Yards in 2019 and it’s a best bet to fuel up after an exhausting … Read more
Ambling around New Orleans’ French Quarter is an immersive experience replete with live music on every block, historic architecture from the mid 18th century, tap dancers, fantastically costumed revelers no matter the month, amazing food and Mardi Gras parades every Sunday all year long. Let’s not forget the voodoo culture, ghosts … Read more
When the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK International Airport opened last year, it reinvented the concept of the American airport hotel. Created from architect Eero Saarinen’s former Trans World Airlines terminal, the mid-century modern masterpiece has made the hotel a destination in itself. And this destination is one for … Read more
Dubai is synonymous with many words – tall, glamorous, futuristic, to start. Evolving is another one. Dubai will be the host city for Expo 2020, from October through next April. Other upcoming openings extend to The Museum of The Future, to celebrate technological advancements; Meydan One Mall, which plans to … Read more
Pack your favorite flapper look, shine your Charleston-dancing shoes and get ready to sip some bootlegger booze when the style of the 1920s and ’30s descends on Napier, New Zealand. From February 19-23, more than 40,000 lovers of Art Deco architecture, vintage cars and Great Gatsby glamour will head to … Read more
“Put your jackets on and come outside. You don’t want to miss this!” Those were the only words we needed from our host, Johan Stenevad. We had just finished dinner at the Lapland Guesthouse in the Swedish Lapland high above the Arctic Circle. Scurrying outside wearing far fewer layers than … Read more
As much of the northern hemisphere tackles winter in the early months of the new year, some residents dream of tropical vacations. Instead of hitting the beach, how about a desert destination for a winter getaway? Scottsdale, Arizona enjoys daily average temperatures in the low 70s during winter. Clear, sunny … Read more
With a cosmopolitan flair reminiscent of Golden Age Hollywood, a clientele who demands luxury, and an international guest list that includes a who’s who of public figures, Country Club Lima Hotel serves as a reminder that classical elegance and modern luxury can form a perfect union. After 2 years of … Read more
Your feather headdress will be quite the conversation starter when passing through airport security this February. And you’ll be the envy of every TSA agent when they learn you are headed to one of the Caribbean’s biggest street parties. Carnival in Trinidad is celebrated on the Monday and Tuesday before … Read more
In Spain, “tapas style” is not just a way of eating but a way of being. It’s the lively, gastronomical reflection of a communal space; it says, “we’re here together, sharing each other’s company, so let’s share a meal, too.” Food, like fun, is best when it’s shared. Plado Tasting … Read more
Between the European capitals of Madrid and Lisbon lies a region of rolling hills with Medieval castles that have found new lives as “Game of Thrones” locations, villages that are honoring Spain’s Jewish history and 2,000-year-old Roman architectural marvels that are still thriving today. The Extremadura region of Spain is … Read more
While it’s unlikely you’ll see any 10-feet tall, blue-skinned, sapient humanoids (aka Na’vi), the picturesque, awe-inspiring movie Avatar was filmed here on earth in the Hunan Province – not in Pandora. Wulingyuan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, is the magical land of sandstone pillars and jagged granite peaks … Read more
