by Sheila Gaspers Gauguin, French Impressionist Artist and Polynesia’s beloved long-time resident, summed up “Island Life” well in his controversial art piece “Be in Love and You will be Happy”. Since the early 1700’s, romantics and explorers have been enslaved in a love affair with the islands. The unparalleled exotic beauty of Polynesia and the…
by Allison Neves The Fairmont brand has long been established as the preferred flag of a luxury hotel…. first-class service, five-star restaurants and high-end amenities are keystone in each and every Fairmont property around the world. All that still rings true at the new Fairmont Heritage Place at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. JMA Ventures,…
by Keren Moran I’m the first to admit that I’m no wine connoisseur. Four years of living on a student budget means that my idea of a nice bottle of red has nothing to do with the vintage, region or blend – only the price tag. If I crack the ten dollar mark then you…
JetBlue has this crazy special going on between Sept and Oct that you can fly anywhere they fly for $599. Could it be like all-you-can-eat? If so, that seems a bit scary to me. I’m not a big fan of buffets and you know that the crab claws are always gone, while the Jell-o salad…
As previously documented, I am a Moleskine notebook-aholic. I’m sad to miss this really cool event in San Francisco, but I know I will find comfort writing in my Moleskine Madrid City Guide. Chronicle Books is excited to partner with Moleskine to participate in the 2009 San Francisco myDetour program, running from September 10 –…
I recently had the opportunity to attend the West Coach coast launch party of gdgt.com I had a great time! I was particularly excited to attend this event because lately, I’ve put aside my fashion obsession (pfft momentarily, natch) and have become such a tech geek. I have been on the lookout for the latest…
September 25 – October 2, 2009 Join Laura Deutsch for a week of writing and traveling in Italy’s jewel, Tuscany. We’ll be based in the beautiful, medieval town of Arezzo, home to exquisite Renaissance frescoes and other art treasures. Exploring the softly rolling countryside with vineyards, olive groves, and deep green cypress trees, we’ll visit…