When most people hear the word Andalusia, they think of bullfighting and flamenco, not sherry. Often mistaken as sweet, this fortified wine might be the most misunderstood beverage around. Your grandma may have had a dusty bottle of the elegantly sweet Harvey’s Bristol Cream inside the sideboard but most sherry … Read more
Hot on the heels of the upcoming fall and winter resort season, the Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is gearing up to present a compelling selection of almost 40 films for the 2012 season from October 4-7. In addition to the roster of screenings, this year’s festivities will … Read more
There’s never enough time in Berlin to see and do everything but I thought I’d give it my best shot recently on a whirlwind weekend in the German capital. A friend told me about an interesting neighborhood that she likened to the “SoHo of Berlin” called the Hackesche Hofe in … Read more
Everything’s A-Okay! My kids love to watch Sesame Street. One of my son’s first and favorite toys was a Zoe doll that he slept with and squeezed when he wanted to feel better. As we strolled through Sesame Place my son spotted Zoe and got to hug her while I … Read more
Pendleton’s roots go back to 1863, when founder Thomas Kay, a young English weaver traveled west and set up shop in the brand new state of Oregon. His family eventually moved the business to Pendleton in the northeastern part of the state, opening several mills and developing staples such as … Read more
Strategically located on notoriously lively Rivington Street, Verlaine is what I’d call a diamond in the rough. Surrounded by fashion boutiques by day and nightclubs by night, the Lower East Side destination is a prime party spot for adventurous New Yorkers. Particularly recognized for legendary music venues and a laid-back … Read more
“What’s your major? What year are you? What dorm do you live in? Standard questions when making friends in college. But as I cross an old stone bridge and meet a dozen travelers from Barcelona, I’m met with a different set of questions that I will hear over and over … Read more
How do you judge a hotel? By the stars? By the service? Or by the amenities you get? Let’s face it everyone wants swag these days, and if you are like us the goodies you get with your stay really enhances it. Here are things that we look for, some are bundled … Read more
The Broadmoor, set against the majesty of the Rocky Mountains, is the Grand Dame of Colorado hotels. The luxury property has held the Forbes (formerly Mobil) Five Star and AAA Five Diamond designation longer than any other hotel in the country (Stars since 1960 and Diamonds since 1976). This Colorado … Read more
Perhaps you’ve seen the film or at least the overplayed cigarette lighting scene on an Oscars telecast. Bette Davis as Charlotte Vale, heiress to be from a prominent Boston family, has a tragic nervous breakdown, gets shipped off to a sanitarium, loses 50 lbs. and is handed the offer of … Read more
The home of some of the world’s most majestic creatures and a country that is vibrant and culturally unique, South Africa has always been a place that invited the dreamer in me to roam and delight in its wilderness. I couldn’t miss out when the chance came along to discover … Read more
With airlines boasting their highest overall ratings in 22 years, there’s never been a better time to fly. We took a look at the latest results from the Airline Quality Ratings (AQR) and Skytrax to help you decide which one is right for your next trip. United Airlines Despite being … Read more
Most people have probably never heard of Oaxaca but those that have may know it for its mescal, mole, and oaxacan cheese. And please don’t forget the chipolines! But more on those later, too much more in fact. Oaxaca is in southwestern Mexico and is both the name of the … Read more
Just thirty miles from the sand, surf, theme parks and attractions of San Diego, an oasis for the senses awaits you.Tucked away on the fringes of the Southern California suburbs, Rancho Bernardo Inn first appears more like a stately country club. But the warm, welcoming lobby with its high, wood-beamed … Read more
Fresh on the scene, CADET recently opened its first boutique in Williamsburg, Brooklyn followed by a re-launch of its online store. The shop’s attitude and structured men’s furnishings are inviting, as is the easy going staff eager to help or simply allow patrons to peruse uninterrupted. Begun by partners … Read more