The Redbury Hollywood

The Redbury Bordello Chic on Hollywood and Vine What is the most famous intersection in Los Angeles?  The answer of course is the legendary Hollywood and Vine.  Once again these avenues are making history all over again as the location of the The Redbury. The Redbury is where bordello chic meets … Read more

Mango Madness at Jade Mountain

How do you make a mango shake? Well, you take it to a scary movie! (cue sympathy laughs). Or, you could catch a plane to St. Lucia to learn how to make everything from shakes to chutney with the world’s favorite fruit. From June 19-23, The Jade Mountain Resort will … Read more

Beauty Products to Pack & Go

Most New Yorkers won’t be quick to forget the long, long winter of 2015 and if nothing else, it made us eager for summer. Some of us actually planned our summer trips back in January in the middle of a snowstorm! And now, here we are almost there and it’s … Read more

Beach-Appy

Wondering how many trips to the beach were made last year in the U.S.? The Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports there were nearly 100 million! It’s not hard to understand why most Americans love going to the beach – but for those who are fair skinned, an entire day in … Read more

“Splash” Pad Pool Scenes

For many of us across the U.S., summer is getting underway and that spells pool time. A pool is a dichotomy of sorts; a place for both relaxing and exercising. And you have to admit that pools have a kind of sex appeal and elegance to them (hello, any infinity … Read more

Dawson City, Yukon Territory

It’s 9AM on a Saturday and Baked on Main Street is buzzing. Things get going early here in Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon. With more than 10 varieties of home baked scones and over a dozen kinds of coffee, Baked is the town’s indie alternative to Starbuck’s up the … Read more

The Scottish Highlands

The Highlands cover the upper third of the country of Scotland, some 10,000 square miles, roughly the size of Massachusetts.  Undulating moors, framed by mountains and etched by rushing rivers are roamed by herds of wild Scottish deer and Highland cattle, lumbering beasts with pointy horns and shaggy coats.  Driving … Read more

Revolutionary French Frigate Hermione Sails to U.S.

Replica of historic ship commemorates epic voyage Thank you, French President Francois Hollande.  You and your entourage stole my place on the magnificent French frigate, the Hermione, which is now en route to the U.S. from France.  I, along with several other journalists, had been scheduled to board and tour … Read more

Adventures in Peru

Few countries offer as much diversity as Peru.  From the Andean mountains to the Amazon to the islands of the mountain lakes, there are endless opportunities for adventure beyond the well-known trek to Machu Picchu.  I set out to explore this fascinating country with my girlfriends, all of us jungle … Read more

The Regent Beijing

China’s capital is a noisy, fast paced metropolis, the city’s energy pulling you in as soon as you arrive. The sensations of the lights, smells and action in the streets can easily exhaust anyone visiting for either business or pleasure.  It’s nice to know that there is a hotel like … Read more

Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a city of surprises. After all this is a town that sprung from nothing in the middle of the desert and boy, it never lets you forget it. So, when I pulled up to The Aria Hotel in a taxi I was ready for some eye popping … Read more

Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale

If you’ve ever yearned to check in to a swanky hotel and forget about checking out for awhile, I suggest you channel your inner “Eloise” at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona.  The hotel’s Tower Suites are fully loaded with every amenity you’ll need for an extended stay in … Read more

Picnic in the Park, New York

For anyone lucky enough to be visiting New York City in springtime, packing a cooler and venturing out to scenic spots is the perfect pastime. Picnicking with friends, family or your significant other is ideal for enjoying the (finally!) pleasant weather. We’ve rounded up a few picnic-perfect sanctuaries to escape … Read more

Canada’s Aboriginal Cuisine

From the TS Editors: The following guest post comes from our friend and partner in travel Kim Gray of toqueandcanoe.com — an award-winning online mag/blog about Canadian travel culture. It’s Friday night in Vancouver, the last weekend of the city’s popular Dine Out Festival, and my mother and I have … Read more

Futuristic Travel

Do you ever feel like the world has skipped a few years too fast and hasn’t really caught up with itself? As technologically advanced as we think we are, we’re still somehow coming up a little shy. Hey, it’s the 21st century. Shouldn’t we have flying cars by now? Here … Read more