Michelin-stars are all well and good, but some restaurants go beyond approval from the French. Steeped in history, Yan Toh Heen at the InterContinental Hong Kong, formerly the renowned Regent, has decades of glory to look back on as an unrivaled epitome of luxurious Cantonese cuisine. Recently renovated top to … Read more
In true World Cup spirit, the 2014 World Cup has already seen its share of upsets and surprises. From Spain not making it out of their group to Costa Rica beating Italy (we were counting on your Balotelli), these moments are what make the World Cup continually worth watching. As … Read more
Shades of turquoise water and azure sky meet pearly white sand, soft and sugar-fine, the kind you sink your feet into and sigh. From the vantage point of my beach chair, I watched a dad and his young son building a sand castle near the shore. I smiled at a … Read more
St. Petersburg is a city that’s full of surprises. Add Hotel Astoria to the list. Remember when hotels treated you like you were practically a visiting dignitary? This hotel still knows how to do it. And we all know that’s saying something. A comprehensive check-in experience with a concierge at … Read more
With its gorgeous beaches, thrilling theme parks and fascinating wildlife, it’s no surprise Florida is a favorite destination for families. From the nation’s oldest settlement, to sponge docks, trains, planes and Indian mounds, Florida also has an intriguing history. Here are a few great historical sites to entertain the family. … Read more
Full-body radiation scan or invasive pat down by a total stranger? This is not really a choice anyone ever wants to make, but one we all nevertheless have to face every time we go through airport security. The only thing more unsettling than standing barefoot on an airport floor is … Read more
From its perch on Park Avenue, the Loews Regency Hotel has been a cornerstone of uptown Manhattan for the past 50 years and integral to the Upper East Side’s reputation as a Mecca for New York society. When it was first constructed in 1963, Bob and Larry Tisch’s hotel immediately … Read more
OK, so you’re headed to Florida and Disney World tops the “must do” list. We’re not surprised. Disney is spectacular, but Florida has so many amazing family attractions you may want to consider expanding your itinerary. Here’s a rundown of some of Florida’s best theme parks. Busch Gardens African wildlife, … Read more
Under the lights of Radio City Music Hall on June 8th, the Tony Awards returned with the glitz and theatrics that you would expect from a room filled with a few thousand Broadway superstars. From the moment Hugh Jackman hopped onstage, everyone could tell that it would be a ceremony … Read more
The naturalist and writer Henry David Thoreau explored the Maine woods three times between 1846 and 1857. Strictly speaking, he visited the North Woods where his adventures included canoeing Moosehead Lake, Maine’s largest, and climbing 5,268-foot-high Mt. Katahdin, the state’s highest peak and the centerpiece of Baxter State Park. Thoreau’s … Read more
Cabo San Lucas has long been a celebrity vacation hotspot with gorgeous weather, stunning coastal-desert scenery, and exclusive resorts known for privacy and pampering. The Capella Pedregal, the newest luxury property set at the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, has raised the bar even higher. I knew I was … Read more
I know. We all like the feeling of independence, but when it comes to touring a destination do you really want to take on the task of figuring it out yourself? True, there is that moment when you tell your friends you did it all by yourself but it may … Read more
Since the 10th century, the Jewish community of Prague has not only survived, but also thrived. Enduring early prejudice and pogroms, Prague’s Jewish Town was at the center of a dazzling 16th century renaissance. The community attracted some of Europe’s most famous rabbis, scholars and mystics as well as mathematicians, … Read more
Before Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy arrived, Florida’s cast of characters included manatees, alligators, reptiles, herons, egrets and the elusive Florida panther. They’re all still around, along with many other interesting species. Here are seven great places to introduce your family to Florida’s original characters … the wildlife. Blue Springs … Read more
When in Mexico it’s not hard to love tequila. I mean, who wouldn’t love sipping a couple margaritas watching a sunset in Acapulco? But for the intrepid traveler who must always venture beyond the standard beach resorts, the scenic state of Jalisco in the heart of Mexico offers a once … Read more