All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray I’ve been for a walk on a winter’s day I’d be safe and warm if I was in L.A. California dreamin’, on such a winter’s day The year was 1965 and The Mamas and the Papas were on to something. … Read more
Miami, a beach paradise known for indulgent nightlife, a fabulous culinary scene and heavenly climate, attracts tourists from all over the globe. It’s a place to indulge your every desire, an often exhausting task in this hedonistic destination, so finding the perfect hotel to retreat from all the play is … Read more
Coffee, rain forests, eco lodges, zip lining, and lizards. These are typically what come to mind when one thinks about Costa Rica. As someone who has traveled to this beautiful country half a dozen times, those used to be my thoughts, too. However, a recent stay at Los Altos De … Read more
Brooklyn has recently emerged as a “must see” for visitors to New York, showcasing a dizzying array of inventive, hyper-creative food and beverage companies. Just over the Williamsburg Bridge lies a world that’s far away from Manhattan mainstream cuisine. The neighborhoods of Williamsburg, Bushwick and Greenpoint have gentrified in the … Read more
From the TS Editors: The following guest post comes from our super friends and partners in travel, Kim Gray and Jennifer Twyman of ToqueandCanoe.com. Canada is their beat and they’ve got it covered. Ah, Spring in Canada. How do you write about where to travel in our country during … Read more
The sparkling star trailing the word “Riviera” in the Riviera Hotel’s exterior signage said it all. This was a place where your inner star can shine. I was back in the hedonistic desert city of Palm Springs (move over Las Vegas) after an absence of 20 years and as I … Read more
Anticipation builds as I exit Miami’s frantic turnpike and begin my journey on U.S. 1 to the Florida Keys. Soon the gawking billboards disappear and I find myself on a simple two-lane road with turquoise water on both sides. I’m finding my way to Casa Morada, an all-suite boutique hotel … Read more
Famous for its pristine beaches and glamorous nightlife, Miami’s star hasn’t lost any lustre; in fact it’s brighter than ever. Once equated with crime and retirement, the city has staked its claim as a venerable tourist mecca anytime of the year even when the sizzling dog days of summer … Read more
If you’re a bonafide fashionista or just like to hang with the supermodel crowd, no doubt you prefer a hotel to be scene central from the lobby to the pool to the after hours lounge. Our friends over at LuxuryTravelBible.com really know their stuff when it comes to traveling deluxe … Read more
Mona Golabek is electrifying in The Pianist of Willesden Lane. In the play, now finishing up a run at Chicago’s Royal George Theater, she tells the story of her mother Lisa Jura from her teenage years in Vienna at the start of World War II to her immigration to America … Read more
Discussing airfares can easily become a long and detailed conversation and I think most would agree it’s a challenge to find the best ones especially in summer, peak travel season. The major factors to consider when trying getting a great fare are: advance purchase, date and time of departure, the … Read more
South Australia is renowned for world class wine regions, chefs preaching the joys of eating farm-to-table foods and a countryside where the pace is slow and laid back. An accommodation that immerses you in the lifestyle is Kingsford Homestead, located on the edge of the Barossa Valley. This iconic wine … Read more
Not that it likes to boast, but Cannes moves in famous circles. Every May the great and good of the movie industry descend on the small French town for the Cannes Film Festival, a red carpet event that transforms this Cote d’Azur resort into a celebrity circus. Actually, Cannes does … Read more
The most beautiful art in Paris isn’t only hanging on the walls of the Musée d’Orsay or in the Louvre. It’s also found behind glass at the shops of some of the world’s most famous fashion and jewelry designers. Paris is legendary for its window displays and leading brands like … Read more
I’m wandering among castle tunnels in the Castilla y León region of northwestern Spain, wondering what the walls would say if they could speak. But they are silent, buffeted on either side by oak barrels numbering in the thousands. The tunnels weave through the interior of a mountain leading up … Read more