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
There’s something about snow that makes a really cold winter a little easier to bear. For everyone who craves a walk in a chilly winter wonderland and maybe even a good snowball fight, here are some frosty destinations to visit before springtime. Telluride, Colorado – Best Skiing Few places … Read more
It’s February and love is in the air. We mean that literally. Valentine’s Day is around the corner folks, but we’re not about to tell you how to plan for Cupid’s arrival. Flowers and a mushy card? Don’t think so. We’ve got another kind of Cupid sighting on our radar. … Read more
Flying Fish in lemon butter sauce with fungi sweet potato and plantains. Chopped conch with herbs and spices served with coconut Run Down sauce. Goat stewed with a blend of cilantro, garlic, onions, red pepper, leeks, scallions and rosemary in a red wine sauce. These mouth-watering menu descriptions alone are … Read more
Natural mineral hot springs have been a source of healing and relaxation for centuries. One example of this geothermal phenomenon, where the water temperature is above body temperature, is the Boyes Hot Springs in Sonoma, California. The Native Americans of Northern California were the first to identify the underground … Read more
I’ll be honest: if it were up to me, New York would top every arts-related list in just about every category. But contrary to what we who live here believe, the entire world does not revolve around New York City and in the U.S. alone there are many cities to … Read more
The holiday season isn’t the only time for charitable actions. World-renowned interior designer Vicente Wolf’s foray into designing fashion accessories has resulted in an out of the box opportunity to give back. Wolf and manufacturer Lance Wovens, noted for their stylish woven leather home furnishings, have joined forces to create … Read more
Park City, Utah is a stunning vacation spot any time of year, but the sleepy ski town truly comes to life in January during the Sundance Film Festival. Every year Hollywood’s hottest stars board Southwest flights with their warmest winter gear, ready to premiere films and party in a very … Read more
Recently celebrating its 100th anniversary, Tel Aviv has grown by leaps and bounds as a popular tourist destination. No longer just a launch pad for a pilgrimage to Jerusalem or an adventure in the Negev desert, Tel Aviv’s history, culture and nightlife together create a kind of hybrid travel experience … Read more
When Italians came to San Francisco in the 1800’s, they brought with them their talent for combining fresh local ingredients in their food, creating new specialties. In this northern California coastal city, one of these was a seafood stew called Cioppino (after Ciuppin a soup from Genoa), perfected by mixing … Read more
Could there possibly be a better reason to travel than for chocolate? Is there a better reason to do anything than for chocolate? (For me, the answer to both is no.) When your sweet tooth and wanderlust strike all at once, it’s time to plan a vacation to one of … Read more