Washington D.C. is going to the dogs. Whether you are politically liberal, conservative or moderate, it’s time to see D.C. from a new perspective. The St. Gregory Hotel is inviting you to experience Washington D.C., doggy style. Bridging political divisions by encouraging travelers to seek a more grounded view of … Read more
Seeing the city of Warsaw through the eyes of Polish artist and architect Tytus Brzozowski is a very personal affair. Although the Polish capital offers the casual visitor a treasure trove of sights and sensual experiences, its modernity is a paradox for creative types who continually search for a link … Read more
If the idea of traveling back in time and exploring ancient ruins sounds appealing, a visit to Petra, Jordan is my suggestion. This city, which covers 100 miles, is the grandest surviving example of architecture from the Roman, Nabataean, and Byzantine eras. Along with Egypt’s pyramids and Macho Picchu’s Citadel … Read more
What is it that makes a beach hotel great? Is it direct access to a pearly white sand beach? Is it a nightly Happy Hour at a Tiki bar right on that beach? Is it an Olympic sized pool for twilight swims? Or how about smartly designed rooms and public … Read more
Recently we were in Santa Barbara, California not quite enjoying the dreaded “June gloom” when a sommelier at the well-regarded Wine Cask restaurant suggested we drive over the mountains to wine country. My wife and I are generally not big on California wines, but that night we had been drinking … Read more
Remember the original movie Halloween? Debuting back in 1978, knife-wielding Michael Myers clothed in gray coveralls, creepy mask in place stalked unsuspecting victims while uber-creepy music played in the background. After viewing the skin-crawling flick at the theater I insisted to my now ex-husband that we spend the night at … Read more
Personally it ticks me off when I purchase an item abroad, carry it around all day and spend time packing it carefully, only to find the same thing in the specialty or duty free shops in the airport. So, on a recent Paris excursion I got smart. Shopping at Charles … Read more
Few U.S. cities embrace their diversity like San Antonio, Texas. At the intersection of American, Texan and Mexican culture, the seventh-largest city in the United States knows how to celebrate traditions while making everyone feel welcome. (Can we all please take a cue from San Antonio!?) This season, though tricky … Read more
Alright, I confess. There’s no place quite like Sedona. It’s a breathtaking experience to be surrounded by the imposing red rock cliffs and formations. For years it’s been known as both an outdoor enthusiast’s dream and a hippie paradise, but Sedona has much more to offer visitors. It’s become a … Read more
About eight miles midway between the Swiss cities of Interlaken and Thun, small Merligen hugs the northern shore of Lake Thun. Snuggled between alpine mountains on both sides of the lake, it enjoys a balmy Mediterranean climate for much of the year. You can even find palms trees in town. … Read more
Fall is finally here and it’s the start of the new season in New York City. This is when new is in the air, new gallery openings, concerts and dance performances, new shows opening on and off-Broadway and a new you getting back to your routine (which includes Soul Cycle … Read more
What does travel look like when LGBTQ+ friends and straight allies travel together? A new company thinks it looks pretty fabulous. VACAYA, the first, adults-only LGBTQ+ travel company to launch in decades kicked off its inaugural season this summer with a full-charter cruise on the Celebrity Summit. VACAYA’s research has … Read more
