The often-illusive “American Dream” was and still is a driving force behind the success of the restaurant, The Palm. When Pio Bozzi and John Ganzi immigrated to New York from Parma, Italy, undoubtedly, they were motivated by the dream of a better life with more opportunity. Luckily for New Yorkers, … Read more
Hailed as the last Shangri-La, the country of Bhutan is now becoming more accessible to the outside world. Having previously been closed to visitors, tourism to Bhutan started in the 1970’s and has been growing ever since. The country’s isolation had preserved Bhutan’s unsullied landscape giving it a direct and … Read more
London has always had lavish hotels but never before in its long and revered history has the Big Smoke been blessed with so many luxury offerings in such a short a span of time, all racing to pass the winners’ tape before The Olympics had even begun. Many of them … Read more
Pride Toronto is one of the biggest LGBT events in the world, and it’s about to get even bigger with World Pride on the horizon for 2014. With over a million estimated attendees this year taking part in one of more of the festivities planned during the three day event, … Read more
If you’ve ever seen the movie Casablanca, you were no doubt captivated by the mystique of Morocco. Home to an estimated 34 million people, Morocco is a culturally rich amalgamation of Arabic, Spanish, French and Berber (the original tribes of North Africa that represent a mixture of different ethnic groups) cultures, … Read more
The night is young and sleep is for quitters. Sometimes it’s really nice to let your hair down and prowl a city to uncover its nightlife. Other times it might feel good to just lie on your back and look at the stars. Regardless of your mood, we’re on it. … Read more
So you’ve decided to visit Vancouver, and who can blame you? Nestled between the mountains and the sea, Vancouver is known for its natural beauty and combines the joys of both a metropolitan destination with the adventure of the outdoors. No doubt you’ll get caught up organizing things to do … Read more
Some of the world’s greatest hikes are located in Norway, with towering cliffs and mountains overlooking the scintillating fjords below. The views at the top of these cliffs are priceless and rank amongst the worlds best. I personally have hiked several and my favorite by far is Kjerag, the home … Read more
It’s funny how many things have to go right when you’re traveling, and how easily it all can fall apart. You made it to the airport but forgot your passport. Your luggage is too heavy. You get pick-pocketed. Any one of these could instantly turn a dream vacation into a … Read more
It’s a summer evening in Fira, Santorini, after sunset. Music is booming out of every open doorway signaling that the evening has officially begun. Crowds of people are lining the narrow walkways of the largest village on the island. Climbing up the steps past the whitewashed buildings towards one … Read more
On my last visit to Florence, I made sure to see all of the city’s most famous attractions, from Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia Gallery, the Uffizi with its gallery upon gallery of Renaissance treasures from the masters like Botticelli and Titian, along with the city’s most famous landmark, … Read more
In the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, 168 miles from Cape Town, lies one of the most celebrated resorts in the world. As an experienced traveler who’s spent time in some very posh hotels, I can say that my three days at Bushmans Kloof were some of the most relaxing, … Read more
London is a city known for its charm and whimsy. From afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream to a day spent pondering the lives of royals past at the National Portrait Gallery, London keeps in step with the present by preserving traditions yet always moving toward the future. Aside … Read more
Laying poolside and soaking up some summer rays at your five star resort, near the translucent waters of the Caribbean, cannot sound more like perfection. Once the sun sets, enjoy a top-notch performance of circus acrobatics with colorful costumes. This is exactly why a stay at the Moon Palace Resort … Read more
A deep salmon pink beckons the lucky diner that ventures down the long staircase to Koukoumavlos Restaurant in Fira, Santorini. Located below the Atlantis Hotel and the Metropolis at the quiet, eastern corner of Fira, the restaurant was once an 18th century sea captain’s abode. The color of this spectacular … Read more