The Arizona Biltmore

Jewel of the Desert Phoenix in the summer cackles with dry heat, lingering in the triple digits.  Gloriously situated in the blinding sun is the Arizona Biltmore, offering shade and luxury.  The Biltmore is often incorrectly attributed to renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who consulted in four months of its … Read more

CLEAR Lands in San Francisco

Travel mavens rejoice!  CLEAR, the nation’s premier biometric secure ID program, is now available for use at San Francisco International Airport.   Boasting to have saved CLEAR members more than 17 million minutes in waiting time, CLEAR lets you take control of how you spend your time.  Instead of anxiously waiting … Read more

Sculpture at the New York Palace Hotel

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

Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th Anniversary

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

San Diego Hotel Deal

Celebrate America’s favorite pastime this summer with a home run deal at the Omni Hotel San Diego.  Located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, The Omni Hotel offers guests unparalleled views of the San Diego Bay and skyline as well as proximity to the city’s best attractions: The … Read more

Anguilla Secret – Upgrade, upgrade!

The Anacaona Hotel photo credits Susan Croft Photography A Caribbean vacation doesn’t often come cheap, especially when it’s the island of Anguilla. With over 35 beaches spanning 12 miles of glistening white sand and crystal blue waters, Anguilla, in the British West Indies is definitively highbrow. So, figure on blowing … Read more

Toulouse-Lautrec Museum Reopens

Ah, the French. They all seem to have that je ne sais quoi. Perhaps it’s the romantic background of the Eiffel Tower, the sexy accent, or the passionate artists. And speaking of artists … everyone knows the Louvre, but here’s a diamond in the rough. After ten years of renovation, … Read more

New DK Guide to Slovenia

Here are the main facts about Slovenia: Capital – Ljubljana Official language – Slovene Currency – Euro But wait, there’s more where that came from. The publishers of the award winning travel guide books bring you 256 pages of everything Slovenian. I’m talking about the new DK Eyewitness Guide hitting … Read more

Hyatt S.F’s Culture Club

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Exhibit Believe it or not, there’s just too much weirdness going on in the San Francisco Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum. So much in fact, that the weirdness is spreading into the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, capitalizing on the Guinness Book of World Records’ … Read more

48 Hours in D.C.

It’s ironic that one of America’s most up-and-coming-cities is steeped in a long and rich history. But over the last few years, our nation’s capital has become younger, more culturally relevant and more fun than ever before. Thanks to its non-overwhelming size, expansive green spaces and endless attractions, DC makes … Read more

Olympics Flights Deals

London will experience a surging wave of competitive heat with the approaching 2012 Summer Olympics. If you’re a diehard Olympics fan and won’t succumb to just watching the mega event on TV due to the piggybank-breaking insanity of the airfares, we’ve got your back. Or, rather Fly.com does. Fly.com handles … Read more

Christmas Street Opening

Santa Claus is coming to town! Stop telling the kids that Santa Claus isn’t real, because this isn’t just a fat man with a beard and a red suit. Did you know that the real Santa lives in Lapland, Finland? He’s taking a day off from reading letters and making … Read more

Helsinki Marathon

  Gather round, all running aficionados, because the Helsinki Marathon in Finland isn’t your average 42,195-meter race. On Saturday, August 18, the Helsinki Marathon’s course takes you running along the Baltic Sea and through the most beautiful and historical parts of Helsinki. The route is considered one of the most … Read more

Helsinki Pride

  Finland’s flag may be blue and white, but during one week in summer, Helsinki proudly displays a more colorful spectrum for Pride, Helsinki. The biggest GLBT event in Finland and one of Helsinki’s biggest week long affairs, it has become an increasingly popular party in northern Europe. In the … Read more

Helsinki Photography Biennial

  Art is a reflection of the world around us, how we live in different environments and interact with many kinds of people. If you live in a busy city, perhaps you know how what I’m talking about. It’s hard enough to stop and smell the roses, let alone stop … Read more