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
Still stuck in that flowers and chocolate routine for Valentine’s Day? This year February 14th falls on a Thursday so instead of rolling with the crowd, get away from it. There’s no excuse not to take off Friday and whisk your sweetie away on a weekend adventure he or she … Read more
We don’t know about you but here in New York City the cold weather has us dreaming about spring break and summer vacations. Let’s face it; we should all get outa’ town and head straight for Key West or catch a flight to some dreamy warm destination. How about Trinidad … Read more
Ever wonder what made the man in Edvard Munch’s painting, The Scream, scream? On the 150th anniversary of the artist’s birth this year, Visit Norway thinks they’ve found the answer: Norway itself! This February marks the start of Norway’s official Munch Year, and to celebrate, Visit Norway is releasing a … Read more
Rain is pounding the parked cars while the wind rips through the tall palm trees lining scenic South Pointe Drive. Their ominous swaying in the gutsy breeze becomes a riveting scene for the few folks brave enough to be out on this awful day. A pick-up truck with protruding surfboards … Read more
Prying eyes on the beach? No, the only creatures that could peer into our suite at The St. Regis, Princeville, were the endangered shearwater birds circling above the sea. It did take us awhile to figure out how to operate the privacy screen, however, as easy as a flick of … Read more
Lots of places celebrate Fat Tuesday; some with decadence (hello, Sydney), excess (hello, Rio) and bead-throwing (hello, New Orleans). Even your own hometown probably does something to celebrate Mardi Gras. But the following destinations really focus on this special time of year — they are where the eyes of the … Read more
It’s ironic that one of America’s oldest cities is one of its most up-and-coming. Over the last few years, our nation’s capital has become younger, more culturally relevant, and more fun than ever before. Thanks to its compact size, abundance of recent college grads and a surplus of after-work bars, … Read more
It’s a new year, which means new places to see. If you’ve been eyeing Japan but haven’t been able to set aside the time or find flights that work, 2013 may be the year to look again. New means of getting to and around the island nation have recently opened … Read more