Miami Beach becomes alive with the creative spirit during early December’s Miami Art Week, held during the first week of December. Galleries, Popup art shows, special exhibits, parties, and paparazzi dot the city, snarling traffic to a standstill at times. But the belle of the ball is none other than … Read more
The Dolder Grand is here to fulfill all your Swiss fairytale fantasies. Perched on a forested hillside, the five-star hotel combines a historic 19th-century castle with contemporary spaces that rival renowned modern art museums. With sweeping views of Zurich, its namesake lake and the Swiss Alps, the Dolder Grand has been … Read more
Mallorca is known for its dreamy beaches, turquoise water, and fragrant pine trees. It also includes crowded towns, the noise of nightclubs, and streams of tourists in the capital of Palma. But another, quieter side to the popular Spanish island exists away from the hustle and bustle – in Es … Read more
Still trying to decide how to ring in the New Year? It’s not too late to embark on a spontaneous New Year’s Eve adventure. From Mexico to Ohio to the Bahamas and even Italy, these luxury properties offer exciting and incredibly fun New Year’s Eve experiences. Check out these last-minute … Read more
It’s different. It’s unexpected. It’s the Conejo Valley (pronounced “koh-neh-ho”). Translated to “rabbit” in Spanish, this SoCal region in LA’s backyard is situated along U.S. 101’s well-known route between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, though it isn’t an extension of either. By contrast, it’s a 180-degree escape from the hustle, … Read more
Each year we all look to get the most out of the magical holiday season. Whether it’s a quick flight to New York for the lighting of the famous Rockefeller Christmas tree or a trek to San Fernando in the Philippines for The Giant Lantern Festival, all Christmas roads can … Read more
Monterey, California is renowned for its aquamarine coastline, ocean-to-fork cuisine, and 18th-century adobe architecture. Once a hub for working canneries, Monterey served as the capital of Alta California under Spanish rule. It has long attracted artists for its scenic wonders. Today, the region’s historical and culinary roots remain. To anchor … Read more
Dresden is Baroque on steroids. Easily recognizable by the presence of a “putto,” a cherubic baby, the Baroque style dominated in the late 1600s, just as King Augustus II the Strong, took the throne of Saxony and decided his capital city needed a makeover to rise from his perceived “wallflower … Read more
It’s that time of year when people dress in costumes, stalk the streets as ghouls and look for spooky goings-on. If you’re thinking of putting a little extra boo in your Halloween this year, here’s our list of some of the spookiest Halloween destinations and activities. Halloween in the Big … Read more
On a cloudless summer morning, I followed a winding road south from Heraklion, the capital of Crete, into the dusty countryside. Here, tidy groves of silvery-green olive trees and the occasional bright green stripes of vineyards cloak the valleys like a patchwork quilt. In this part of the island, the … Read more
You’re headed on a tech-themed vacation to Silicon Valley? Where should you stay? The new Tetra Hotel, a sophisticated, eight-story concrete and steel ode to modern architecture with big style, bigger art, and insanely fast Internet gets my vote. Situated at the center of the epic Google campus, Tetra just … Read more
If you’ve ever been to the Far East, you know Asia’s high-end restaurants are visual cornucopias. Similarly, at iChina, you may find it hard to believe that you’re in a suburban mall. At Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, CA., you leave the confines of the cotton candy-scented shopping center, … Read more
More than six decades ago, Southern California’s island of Catalina was memorialized in the Four Preps’ song, 26 Miles, in reference to its proximity to the populous region’s coastline. And though almost everything in the nation has changed in that expanse of time, Catalina remains unchanged. It’s been years since … Read more
When you think of Half Moon Bay, a California coastal city just 25 miles south of San Francisco, it conjures up the idea of romance and walks on the beach, while perhaps being holed up at a beautiful luxury hotel with a view of the bay. How true is this … Read more
“Look at this view,” said Scott Hillock, a local guide with the Tahoe Adventure Company, as we edged to the side of the path for a hiker to pass. “And it gets better,” he assured us as we continued along the trail. With my daughter, Kathryn, we three negotiated the … Read more