Recently, I attended one of the monthly wine dinners which featured some incredible wines (to the tune of $200/bottle) from Andrew Will Winery. Winemaker, Chris Camarda, touted by Wine & Spirits, as one of the world’s 50 most influential winemakers, was on hand to explain how he blends his wines to express the terroir of…
There are few things better than having the opportunity to visit beautiful parts of the world. What can make it even more satisfying is to stay in a place that is doing its part to help preserve the beauty around it. Below is just a sample list of properties taking extra steps to help sustain…
Vancouver, B.C., always at the leading edge, Opus Hotels has introduced another precedent-setting green initiative. This time it’s hybrid car drivers-not to mention the planet they benefit-reaping the rewards. June 2 marked the beginning of the summer hybrid rewards incentive that sees guests who arrive in hybrid cars, which consume less gas, being rewarded with…
Did you ever want to learn how to Ballroom Dance, Golf, learn Gaming techniques – or take better Photos? Do you wish you could learn more about Arts, Antiques or Ancient Civilizations or Food & Wine ? Would you like to relax with some Jazz, Big Band Music or Expand your Mind, Body & Soul? You…
Ahhh… Paris. There’s nothing quite like it—or is there? Between the soaring Euro, swarms of tourists, the cruel and all-to-usual punishment of flying Trans-Atlantic coach, there are more than a few drawbacks for getting your French fix on. But if you’d like to experience all the fun, excitement and romance of a trip to Paris…
Meet in Las Vegas and shuttle to Death Valley National Park. Delight in cycling to Badwater, the lowest point in the United States at 282 feet below sea level  Along the way, marvel at the mesmerizing mirage of a sandy beach on the giant Salt Playa Relax with at the Furnace Creek Inn, take a…
Beginning this week, New York City residents will have their pick of fun, family-friendly events and activities.HARLEM WEEK began in 1974 as Harlem Day, a one-day tribute to the storied area’s history as the home of some of America’s greatest scientists, civic leaders, entertainers, and founding fathers. Most notably, John James Audubon, Nina Simone, F….