The Intercontinental San Francisco opened downtown in 2008 with much fanfare. The gleaming multi-story premiere property with stellar views was meant to serve as a cornerstone convention hotel that mostly meets the needs of conference attendees. The city had expanded the Moscone Convention Center just steps from the hotel in … Read more
Christmas shopaholics take note: gift giving is NOT canceled this year! Main Street Pops, a pop-up programming company based in Hoboken, NJ has rounded up the best gifts for each person on your list with an Outdoor Holiday Gift Market starting this Sunday, offering unique artisanal products from local makers, … Read more
Editor’s Note: Currently, Abu Dhabi is open to tourists, but COVID-19 necessitates the following: International travelers are required to be under self-quarantine for 14 days; tourists with negative COVID-19 test results are required to remain under self-quarantine for 14 days and to undergo a second test on day 12. For … Read more
The proverb … “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” … is said to have originated as early as 1659 but today it couldn’t resonate more. As the year from hell drags on, people are discovering that periodic doses of travel are an essential medication. Napa Valley … Read more
Everyone loves a good animal story, right? But first, let me ask you … “Have you ever been to an animal sanctuary?” Even if you answered “yes,” come follow me on a trip to the 93-acre Lions, Tigers & Bears Animal Rescue and Education Center—a no-breed, no-sell state and federally … Read more
It’s no secret that Italians love their cuisine and even live for it. With the global pandemic putting a big dent in our ability to travel abroad, I’m dreaming of all the delicious Italian food I am missing. What I wouldn’t give for a plate of bucatini all’Amatriciana topped with … Read more
After months of COVID-induced lockdowns, travelers are anxious to begin exploring the world again but with social distancing as a priority. While some international destinations are gradually opening to American tourists, the ever-changing rules and uncertainty continue to be somewhat overwhelming. If you’re not up for stepping foot on foreign … Read more
There’s a happening and it’s in Mexico – specifically in Los Cabos. Here’s the deal. To be pampered, really pampered, head south of the border to that duo of towns, San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, located on the combo of coasts that border the Sea of Cortez … Read more
When you think of Santa Fe you probably imagine adobe buildings, hatch chilies, and fine art, not a Japanese hot spring. But a mere 15 minutes from downtown Santa Fe a hidden gem of a spa awaits, Ten Thousand Waves. Inspired by Japan’s hot spring resorts, Ten Thousand Waves offers … Read more
City of “Witch Trials” Hosts One of the World’s Biggest Halloween Celebrations The city of Salem, Massachusetts was settled in 1626, its name derived from the Hebrew word for peace, “Shalom.” Ironic that such a tranquil moniker would be chosen for a community that would go down in history as … Read more
The thought of a New England road trip conjures up images of long stretches of country roads covered with fallen leaves or serene mountainsides painted in autumn reds and oranges. It’s true . . . autumn drives through New England yield many beautiful sights. It’s hard to believe that some … Read more
A break does the body good. With this interminable year churning ahead at a glacial pace, I craved an escape from New York City. It turns out a destination-staycation in nearby Nyack was just the reset I needed. About 30 miles north of Manhattan, the village of Nyack sits right … Read more
On a historical walking tour of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, our guide points to a clock at the top of a bank building. As is always the case with town clocks, the time looks off. Then I look again and realize it’s a “tide clock,” which indicates the approaching high tide … Read more
After all the lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, it’s no wonder that many families are desperate to ditch online schooling and Zoom meetings for the tail end of summer sun and fun. While it is not the best year for travel, truth be told, it is still possible. If you are … Read more
Costa Rica’s borders are opening to travelers from some U. S. States. As of September 1st, residents of Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Vermont, Virginia and Washington D. C. will be permitted to enter the country. Two weeks later, on Sept. 15, residents of Colorado, … Read more