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
The March release of Harmony Korine’s crime thriller Spring Breakers saw Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez playing against type as two college-age co-eds who decide to rob a Floridian convenience store in order to pay for their spring break vacation. Calamity ensues as the party girls are left to the … Read more
Sprawling over 5,200 square miles and with upwards of 35 million residents, greater Tokyo is the world’s largest metropolis. Scores of museums and attractions, parks and gardens, restaurants and nightspots tempt visitors. New attractions, like Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest freestanding tower, keep Japan’s capital on the cutting edge. But … Read more
A lot can happen in a year, especially in the dynamic travel industry. So, when we posted the best travel resources last summer, we weren’t in on all the awesome tools that have helped tourists plan their trips over the past year. Here’s what the savviest of travelers are doing … Read more
When in Miami’s South Beach, most folks head to South Point to either lounge on a daybed on the manicured sands of Nikki Beach and groove to the latest house music or to catch the sunset on Biscayne Bay over beers at Smith & Wollensky – both awesome experiences. But … Read more
To say that Costa Rica is a country of stark contrasts is an understatement. I mean, how can a country roughly the size of New Hampshire and Vermont combined, offer such diversity? Two distinct coastal regions, 12 microclimates, three major mountain ranges, dense rainforests, 500+ species of flora and fauna, … Read more
People travel for all sorts of experiences, some of them recently giving rise to new classifications like “voluntourism” (volunteering for a cause or organization) and “architravel” (traveling to study the architecture in a destination). But, until now, no organization has thought to trademark a classification. After noticing a growing number … Read more
Regardless of all the hoopla over a new Pope being elected, the Eternal City will always be home to a tourist trifecta: historical attractions, inspiring views and delicious food. When it comes to a well-trodden destination like this, there’s not much that hasn’t been said, but what we can say … Read more
When the “Winter Party” people plan an end of winter party every year in Miami Beach, the word “party” is taken seriously. This year no less than 12 parties were planned over a 5 day span. That’s an average of more than 2 parties a day in case you flunked … Read more
Stephan Fortier’s Tosca, new on the dining scene in Miami’s ever evolving South Beach, feels like a private club. This is a good thing in a destination that’s a magnet for everyone and anyone sporting LV’s and inverted double F’s, but not a lot of clout. Here, a new restaurant … Read more
There are some destinations where you can practically hear the music as you step off the plane. Whether it’s the steel drums of Trinidad or Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue playing during the opening sequence of Woody Allen’s Manhattan, there’s practically a soundtrack for every trip. Here’s where music lovers want … Read more