The Other Cancun :: RIVIERA MAYA part 3

PART 3. CEIBA DEL MAR If you’re looking for something slightly more understated, than the charming Ceiba Del Mar, also in Puerto Morelos, is an 88 room, all ocean view hotel situated on a nearly deserted beach-once a former coconut plantation-surrounded by a lush jungle. The casual Mexican design, with its hand carved furniture, wood-latticed…

The Other Cancun :: RIVIERA MAYA part 1

You and your girlfriends live for your annual warm weather getaway, however with the all the financial downturn you’re having trouble putting it all together. You’ve already done the Bahamas, Jamaica, Cabo and Hawaii, and need someplace equally fantastic that won’t break the bank. Why don’t you surprise your gal-pals by planning an upscale, “all-inclusive”…

We’re “This Close” to Having a Woman Run for President :: San Francisco

We’re “This Close” to Having a Woman Run for President :: San Francisco

If you are going to be in the Bay Area next month, you’ll want to be sure and reserve your tickets to join the League of Women Voters of San Francisco at the “Women Who Could Be President” gala reception on February 12, 2009, from 5:30 to 8 pm at San Francisco’s City Club,155 Sansome…

Valentine’s Day Blood & Dumplings Crime Bus Tour: L.A.

Valentine’s Day Blood & Dumplings Crime Bus Tour: L.A.

On Saturday, February 14, couples across LA will be billing, cooing, sipping bubbly, exchanging roses, and doing all the polite things expected of them by the Valentine Industrial Complex. Yawn. Why not be two of the lucky oddballs who will be exploring the other side of love on Esotouric’s most bizarre true crime and cultural…

Want to do Lunch?

Want to do Lunch?

Obama supposedly will be eating many of Ol’ Abe’s faves for his first official meal as President… but after reading the menu, I think I’ll pass–although I’d join him for the California wines. Lunch will be served in Congress’ Statuary Hall, with all the insiders: the First Family, along with the Vice President, congressional leaders,…