“My tastes are simple; I only like the best.” (Oscar Wilde) I like the best, doesn’t everyone? With that in mind, it was during my quest to uncover the Dominican Republic’s finest that I discovered Puntacana Resort and Club’s Tortuga Bay, a private enclave of beachfront villas within the expansive … Read more
In Hong Kong, two friends often greet each other by asking “Nei sihk mh sihk faahn ar?” Roughly translated, this means “Have you eaten yet?” a common greeting that eschews the more traditional, “How are you?” This simple phrase reveals volumes about Hong Kong’s character. In a city with restaurants … Read more
I’ve never really understood the fear travelers have of looking like tourists. If anything, being a tourist is something to be proud of—it means you’re adventurous and have put aside the time and earned the money to travel. And yet when I’m in a new city, like every other tourist, … Read more
There were only so many parades, bloco parties, caipiriñhas and sunburns I could take during Rio de Janiero’s famous “Carnaval”. After all, temperatures hover well over 90 degrees daily during Rio’s summer and “hot” doesn’t even begin to describe it. So, I turned my back on the beach and turned … Read more
Fiercely proud of its starring role as the birthplace of the U.S., Philadelphia, long lauded for its historical significance, is practically a cultural goldmine. Forget that Rocky famously put it on the map years ago running through its gritty Italian market and up the Art Museum steps. Today, the Mummers … Read more
Put your sunglasses on before entering the Hotel Monaco. Or better yet, take them off. A rainbow of hues greets you in the lobby – powder pink and sky blue then orange, fuchsia, aqua, rose, deep yellow and magenta, all popping off white paneling, black furnishings, emerald green drapery and … Read more
Whether you’re an aspiring writer or just a fan of great writing, there’s something fascinating about traveling to places that shaped literature as we know it. Sometimes it’s fun to experience the world the way your favorite author intended so check out one of these five destinations overflowing with literary … Read more
It’s no secret that food culture is now practically synonymous with entertainment, as cooking channels with their celebrity chefs are becoming a part of pop culture. People love the drama and energy of a kitchen and the personalities working within them. Entertainment aside, though, working in the restaurant industry requires … Read more
Warm coral walls accented by soothing sand beige drapes are immediate eye candy as the scent of mango candles and the sound of a soothing water wall almost put you in a trance at the entrance to the Ritz Carlton Spa on Key Biscayne, Florida. Every detail here has been … Read more
I was reluctant to visit Thailand thanks to its reputation as a haven for sexpats – old geezers with their drooping, chicken skin arms around the shoulders of girls and boys forty years younger. But when I realized how much I loved the spices of Southeast Asia, and legitimate massages, I … Read more
While residing in one of America’s five most populous cities certainly has its rewards (museums, shopping, entertainment, and awesome food), space to spread out is not one of them. For the cost of a three bedroom home on Long Island, NY, you’d barely net a decent studio apartment in downtown … Read more
The Setai brand is known for turning heads when it comes to hospitality and in that sense singlehandedly brought a sense of refinement when they arrived on Miami’s South Beach scene some 10 years ago. One of the last of a series of new construction projects along the famous white … Read more
The Squire says, “You gotta Borgata!” Izakaya, a modern Japanese pub, has definitely redefined Atlantic City’s dining scene. Inspired by his time living in Japan, Chef Michael Schulson’s first restaurant endeavor, offers guests a unique combination of Japanese cuisine and a dynamic social scene. “Opening my first restaurant at Borgata was a natural decision for … Read more
It took a few twists and turns for the Miami Design District to become the white hot neighborhood it is now, boasting high end home furnishings showrooms like Fendi Casa and Luminaire as well as the likes of Cartier and Louis Vuitton. However, the dining landscape in the past had … Read more
Mention “Galilee,” and, for many, miraculous tales of Jesus Christ and his disciples come to mind. But this legendary destination, about two hours’ drive north of Tel Aviv, is also where Jewish “Men of Deeds” performed miracles in ancient Roman times, and where rabbis developed the Kabbalah, a branch of … Read more