Summer Travel Plans

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

Vinsanto at Vedema

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

Aressana Hotel, Santorini, Greece

The music at the pool bar is in a deep eighties groove.  From David Bowie to the Thompson Twins, Alpha Ville to Bananarama, the sounds of the era of excess are taking center stage at the Aressana Hotel’s pool, that is, along with a gurgling waterfall and the occasional clink … Read more

Village Burger Big Island

There is a town situated amongst two massive volcanoes, lush mountains, rolling fields of prairie grass, extensive ranch lands, and the Pacific Ocean.  When described like that Waimea may sound imaginary, but it’s not.  I’ve been there, and I’ve come back to tell the tale of one of its greatest … Read more

Seurassari Midsummer Bonfires

Forget about Valentine’s Day. February is no longer the month of love, because here comes Midsummer’s Eve on June 22 to take the throne. For all you singles, according to Finnish folklore this is the day when magic comes alive with spells that will reveal your future suitor. For example, … Read more

Photo Essay: Tour New Zealand

Experience a cultural melting pot of European, Maori, Pacific and Asian influences, and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes

Newport, Rhode Island

What’s New in Newport, Rhode Island   Maritime Newport, America’s first resort, is bestowed with stunning coastlines on the south, east and west. Renowned as a mecca for jet-setters, polo players and yachting enthusiasts, it’s a rarefied place with Gilded-Age mansions and gleaming yachts not to mention the place where … Read more

Corsica, France

Corsica is a large, oval-shaped French island in the western Mediterranean. Its jagged granite spine rises from the blue sea about 100 miles southeast of Nice, but centuries of geographic isolation have allowed Corsica to develop a distinct culture. For the traveler this lends to the island a more exotic … Read more

Apple Invades the Maldives

  Are you an app junkie, constantly downloading new apps and programs on your Ipod until your fingers go numb (I know I am)? What would you say if I told you that a fascinating six-star hotel is offering Ipod Touches to their guests as a way of providing faster … Read more

Paseo Herencia, Aruba

Aruba International Film Festival On June 10, the 2nd annual Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF) will begin with an appearance from Golden Globe Award-winning actress Kim Cattrall (Samantha Jones in “Sex and the City”).  Why is such a recognizable actress, especially one most famous for portraying the fast, city life … Read more