Traditions abound in Louisville, Kentucky. Who hasn’t spent a Saturday in May wearing fancy hats while sipping a mint julep and watching the Kentucky Derby? In this legendary community, bourbon rules, street art pops up everywhere and a hometown hero’s story plays out at the Muhammad Ali Center. While you … Read more
At 12:45 pm ET on May 28, 2023, the Indy 500’s green flag waved and with a roar of the engines, the 107th running of the world’s largest single-day sporting event, the Indy 500, began. Little more than 24 hours later, our family of six – three adults, three children, … Read more
At the Hacienda del Mar, they give you no compelling reason to leave. You want a pool? They have five. What about restaurants? They have six. Bars? Check. Kids Club? Check. Cafe? Check. And then there is the Cactus Spa … Checkmate! In Cabo San Lucas, “good hotels” are literally … Read more
If you’re planning on visiting Austria, think about venturing beyond Vienna and Salzburg. Sure, Vienna’s Opera House is a stunner. And the romance of the Danube and the majesty of the Habsburgs dangle a huge lure. Of course, Salzburg – identified with Mozart, the Sound of Music and a looming … Read more
Looking for a cookie-cutter Cabo experience? Look elsewhere. Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos Resort blends luxury and culture on a stretch of pristine beachfront. Located where the Baja California desert meets the Sea of Cortez — it’s paradise! The Best of Both Worlds As you enter the sprawling 11-acre resort … Read more
From iconic cities to the more secluded regions, Europe brims with incredible destinations to explore. While the limelight often shines on major cities like London, Paris, Rome and similar cities, the continent boasts an almost infinite arena of treasures. For those looking to step off the familiar tourist trails, we’ve … Read more
As the song goes, “They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway.” But even after dark you won’t be hard-pressed to find The Museum of Broadway. Located in the heart of the theater district at 145 West 45th, it’s a stone’s throw from the blinding lights of Times Square … Read more
With 90 distinct neighborhoods, a wealth of cultural attractions and abundant nature, Portland, Oregon delivers a multitude of experiences. Stroll the streets of Nob Hill taking in the sights of repurposed Victorian homes. Venture to the chic Pearl District where stylish shops and cultural institutions flank the cobbled streets. If … Read more
Not too many years ago, I was in Serbia’s capital of Belgrade, where the city’s neglected waterfront was undergoing a revitalization. Hip restaurants and trendy hotels were beginning to pop up, though the waterfront retained a gritty, seductive aura that was attracting film crews—like the cast of Game of Thrones … Read more
The art of reinvention is as old as history itself. While most hotels have been purpose-built to welcome overnight guests, transforming pre-existing structures into hotels is a trend. Case in point is The National Hotel, Autograph Collection at First National Center in Oklahoma City. Built during The Great Depression as … Read more
When Dave decided to surprise his wife Robin with a trip to Hawaii, he had her friends strut into the lunchroom wearing leis. The third-grade teacher did not know what was going on until he arrived to make the announcement himself. He chose Maui for their first trip to the … Read more
Sitting like a chiseled diamond, the 44-room hotel, TOWER23, initially appears an anomaly in California’s laid-back, surfing town, Pacific Beach (PB to locals). While driving to the resort along Mission Boulevard one might assume the hospitality offerings in the town lean toward a level below luxury. The road parallels the … Read more
Sometimes it’s luxury we crave in our travels. Other times, adventures in nature inspire us to seek new destinations. Fortunately, both are available at each of these luxury resorts and aboard an incredible yacht. With these luxury adventures you’ll pay your respects to Mother Nature as you scuba dive, snorkel, … Read more
Situated in Central Texas with its own version of the Colorado River running through it, Austin delivers an experience unlike any other in the Lone Star state. From the opulent state capitol decked out in more stars than you can possibly count to the live music spilling out of the … Read more
Any day now, Cindy Kapjian will sneak out in the early morning to hide tiny glass hearts. The mystery woman will be cloaked in a black raincoat, black beret, and black gloves. Topping off her disguise will be a black plastic mustache. If all goes as planned, no one will … Read more