Top 10 reasons to winter in the Yukon… for real!
I’m the first to admit that as a luxury travel writer I may be just a tad spoiled when it comes to amenities. It’s remarkably easy to get used to lavish designer suites, private infinity pools,...
View ArticlePlanning a trip to Southern California?
What’s new in Southern California? Lots! If you’re planning a first timer’s trip to Southern California in the next few months (when the weather is sheer perfection) you probably already know that you...
View ArticleGirlfriend getaway guide to Tel Aviv
If you and a gal pal are trying to decide where to go for a fun getaway, Tel Aviv might not immediately spring to mind, but it should! This city is red-hot now, but no worries because you can easily...
View Article10+ incredible experiences in newly-cool Jerusalem
My last trip to Jerusalem was over ten years ago and while it was an eye-opening experience from a religious and historical perspective, it was not a place that I would describe as particularly fun or...
View ArticleIf you want to play cowboy (or girl) in high style, head to Rainbow Ranch,...
Or in our case, my girlfriend and I decided to go looking for a couple of macho cowboys, which we combined with a wonderful R&R getaway at Rainbow Ranch Lodge – where a wilderness stay offers every...
View ArticleEuropean cheat sheet for wonderful, winey weekend in Napa, CA
If you’re planning a trip to San Francisco and you’d like to add on a couple of relaxing days to experience wine country but you’re in the throes of a dilemma trying to choose between the different...
View ArticleConfessions of a Viking River Cruises addict
I have a confession to make. I’m a Viking River Cruises junkie. I thought I had my addiction under control. It all started last year when Viking invited me to join them on their Portraits of Southern...
View ArticleVisit Vitoria-Gasteiz, Queen of the Basque Country
Like Rodney Dangerfield, Vitoria-Gasteiz, founded in 1181, still hasn’t received the level of respect it so richly deserves. Admittedly, it doesn’t have famous museums to rival Bilbao’s Guggie (but...
View ArticleBest DIY bites in Bologna
Medieval Bologna is home to one of Europe’s best-preserved town centers, full of graceful terracotta porticos, majestic towers and landmark churches. It also has the oldest university in the western...
View ArticleDiscover Carmel-by-the-Sea’s hidden gems with a walkabout
Living proof that “smaller is better”, Carmel-by-the-Sea consists of one square mile, fabulously jam-packed with 45 cozy to elegant inns, 60 scrumptious eateries, about 80 unique art galleries and even...
View ArticleExploring the Alaskan wilderness in comfort
Instead of planning another ho-hum ski trip this winter, why not go on a totally memorable adventure trip (albeit in great style) by exploring one of the most stunning locations on earth, the Alaskan...
View Article10 top tips for a VIP snow vacation in Park City, Utah
Skiers in the know have long touted Utah as having the “Greatest Snow on Earth”; perhaps just one of the reasons Vail Resorts Inc. bought Park City Mountain Resort for $182.5 million last year. They...
View ArticlePerfect Winter road tripping through Western Montana’s Glacier Country
Montana really does winter right. Marvel over the expansive rugged terrain, crystalline lakes, majestic snow-covered mountains shimmering in the abundant sunshine, legendary Glacier National Park, and...
View ArticleExperience exotic Jordan in luxe style
The best things in life often come in small packages… diamonds, chocolate truffles, and a luxury adventure trip to the country of Jordan, which is only about the size of Maine. Yet this diminutive...
View ArticleTop 5 luxury pool perks around the world
One of the most requested hotel amenities is a gorgeous pool, but sophisticated travelers are no longer content splashing around in just any old swimming pool. The following five luxury hotels are...
View ArticleInside tips for exploring Galveston Island, TX, ‘the playground of the South’
Recently named a “Destination on the Rise” by TripAdvisor, Galveston Island, Texas, with its 32-mile-long coast, is finally getting the recognition it so richly deserves. Granted, locals have always...
View Article6 awesome experiences to enjoy in Wichita before it goes mainstream
Quick! What comes to mind when you think of Kansas? Amber grains of wheat, deadly tornados, Dorothy and Toto and that’s often the extent of it. After returning from an all-to-brief, thoroughly...
View Article24 hours of fabulous food in Florence!
Florence, the capital of Tuscany and the cradle of the Renaissance, is renown for its remarkable art, culture, and architecture, but I was really there for the food! While others queued up to see...
View ArticleHappiness is a hiking trip through Tuscany
When travelers talk about Tuscany their eyes often glaze over as they reminisce about its unforgettable beauty-undulating green hills covered with twisted grape vines and silvery olive trees,...
View ArticleHere’s exactly why you need to visit Columbia, Missouri
Maybe it’s the fact that the median ago in Columbia, MO, aka COMO, is under 27 years old that accounts for a city that’s burbling with creativity, innovation, and just plain niceness. You’ll need a...
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