Everybody knows New Yorkers know how to drink. This summer, play like a local and try out one of these famed rooftop bars without missing out on the sights that make this city great. Skip the cab tab, and instead hop on and off at any of the CitySights bus … Read more
Most New Yorkers know that some of the best works of art aren’t in the museums. They’re either public works (Hello, Lady Liberty!) or, are on display semi-privately at many of New York’s finest hotels and galleries … free of charge! This spring and summer take in a new exhibit … Read more
Butterflies in your stomach, pulse racing, agitated breathing. No, we’re not exactly falling in love; it’s merely all the adrenaline rush from adventure traveling. This summer, it’s time to tap in to your wild side. Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. Backpacking – The Inca Trail to … Read more
Travel assumptions can often be misguided and my recent trip to Macau is one such example. But a happy surprise is a traveler’s true gift. Although I thought I knew the characteristics of this island, I was glad to discover a deeper and more complex, hybrid culture. While many of … Read more
Of the many restaurants that line the main drag of Santorini’s famous town of Fira in the Greek islands, Sphinx stands out. The flamingo pink color of the entire restaurant which is situated on numerous levels leading down to the sea, each one different from the other, is unmistakable. Pink … Read more
Beaver Creek, Colorado Perfectly positioned between Beaver Creek and Arrowhead, the Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is a luxury skier’s paradise. Opened in 2002, the 180 room hotel seems to have been created with the ultimate skier in mind. The hotel provides both privacy as well as Rocky Mountain luxury, and … Read more
Santorini, Greece If it was good enough for Brangelina, Lady Gaga and Heidi Klum, it was good enough for us. No matter that Vedema Resort isn’t perched on the caldera in Fira, where smashing Aegean Sea views claim the attention of many hotel guests spending time in Santorini. What Vedema … Read more
In the heart of Antwerp, nestled in tiny Oude Stad, where narrow, winding pedestrian-only streets form little puzzles of old cobble stones, heavy curtains drift behind tall windows in a stark white building that would otherwise have blended in with the other townhouses. It would only take a small distraction … Read more
Summer is the time for road trips, for rolling down the windows and hitting the road with your favorite driving companions to explore the unknown. Nothing beats the adventure of packing up your car with food, supplies, good music, pets, and a plan for adventure. Once you get on the … Read more
This summer take a page from America’s past and get out on the open road. America has a rich heritage of wanderers; from the Oregon trail to Route 66, The Main Street of America, the history of those who voyage is an integral part of our identity. Take advantage of … Read more
Birds are a-chirping, sun is a-shining, and your summer is a-empty. No travel plans yet? We’ve got you covered, no matter what kind of vacationer you are. Hey, you might as well travel now—2012 just might be your last summer ever. The First-Class Flier: When cash flow isn’t an issue, … Read more
Before we became parents, my husband and I loved to travel, reveling in the adventure of exploring new places, new cultures and new cuisines. Perhaps we should’ve started earlier with our kids because we’ve somehow raised two picky eaters attached to their creature comforts. Consequently, vacations have consisted of either … Read more
Vinsanto, the restaurant at the Vedema Resort, knows a thing or two about making an entrance. Housed in a former 19th century winery, it’s (hands down) a world away from anything else on the island. Situated in the tiny town of Megalohori, 15 minutes’ drive from Fira on the island … Read more
This year marks the 75th anniversary of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. This elegant red, art deco bridge is still considered a modern civil engineering feat and has, since its completion in 1937, become one of America’s most iconic and beloved monuments. Events to celebrate the bridge will be going … Read more
When was the last time you enjoyed a fantastic meal at a restaurant and said to yourself, “I wish I could make this at home!” Well, you can. And it’s not just making a dish with a recipe in hand, but creating an experience sprinkled with emotion – the essential … Read more