by Andrea Clarke Historically the number one spot for Spring breakers,Mexico’s Baja Peninsula is making a transition to oneof Latin America’s most exclusive destinations, and boy, do we appreciate it!Spearheading the change is ‘Las Ventanas,’one of the region’s newest and most stunning resortsoverlooking the sparkling Sea of Cortez. The Rosewood Resort has set a new…
Since I have already made MY reservations, I will now reveal an incredible Spa Happening! If you haven’t participated in Spa Week before, you are in for a Major Treat! I wouldn’t miss this for the world, and now that it’s gone nationwide, I can take advantage of it wherever I might end up. It…
Whew, what a couple of days! Yesterday I was in the room with Jerry Seinfeld for his promotional tour for his new animated movie 4-years in the making: Bee Movie. Directors and executives from DreamWorks were also on hand to take us through the clips. I give this movie 5 out of a possible 5…
When waiting for your plane that is two hours late, or staring at the baggage claim that never brings out your luggage, it is easy to forget that airlines are run by people – not animals (or vegetables). I was reminded of this after my month-long trip to Mexico. As you might recall, my luggage…
The Hertz Corporation, the world’s largest general-use car rental company, today announces the continued expansion of its company-wide environmental initiatives. The company is making a $1 million donation to the National Park Foundation, and the donation of $250,000 to benefit The Mayor’s Fund for the Advancement of New York City, in recognition of the Mayor’s…
BOLD wines, BIG flavors, and an extremely talented new chef, whose skills and enthusiasm are BOUNDLESS! As a culinary tourism writer, I am often on the road scouting out new restaurants, chefs, wineries, markets — you name it. Which means that sometimes I miss out on the latest food happenings right here in San…
THE SET-UP:It’s hard to imagine a world before refrigerators or a time when explorers traveled with bone china in order to prepare four-course meals in remote destinations. In celebration of these expeditions, Redwood Creek Wines and The Explorers Club is launching The Culinary Revivals Tour, a national series of adventurous food and wine events…