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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A stay at Tanah Merah was a highlight of a visit to Ubud, Bali, several years ago. This secluded boutique hotel in a luxuriant tropical setting is the perfect place to chill out. Like much of Bali, there is something mystical about it so I knew I’d return. I did … Read more
Whether you’re snapping memorable shots on your smartphone or a digital SLR, a visually arresting destination is non-negotiable. New Zealand, India, and Holland provide some of the most picturesque sights for the fervent photographer. Zoom in on an intricate architecture or practice your landscape photography skills in a field of … Read more
Electronic Dance Music lovers worldwide rejoice: the 2015 International Festival Guide is here. From snowcapped mountaintops to desert oases, stunning natural landscapes to intricate man-made stages, in the heat of the summer months these international music festivals are cooler than ever. Boasting hours upon hours of partying, dancing, and good … Read more
If Sunset Boulevard’s Norma Desmond stepped out of the classic 1942 film and into the lobby of the Kensington Park Hotel in downtown San Francisco, she’d be right at home. The intricately detailed space makes quite a statement starting with the architectural details … soaring hand painted beamed ceilings and … Read more