As soon as I received my invitation to visit the extraordinary Round Hill Villa Resort, I immediately called my sister in NYC to see if I could crash at her pad the night before the flight. There was a LOOOOOONG, STONY silence. “Surely you’re not considering going on a girlfriend getaway to one of the…
by Allison Neves As a travel writer, I find myself in and out of different time zones a handful of times each year. I’ve had my occasional bouts with jet lag and usually, within a day or so, all is right with the world and my internal time clock has acclimated. I’ve never experienced anything…
Our local go-to-gal Marcia Gagliardi has launched a brand new site update to support her weekly tablehopper newsletter! For old timers – check out the new digs! For newcomers – you will find great insights on all the SF hoods. Take out the guesswork! Check out the Ten Places to Eat at Now! The tablehopper…
Orbitz Presents ‘The Artist Showcase Series’ a group show featuring the work of noted artists: Helen Adams, Uri Chartarifsky & Glenn Fry. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of artwork will be donated to StartOut.org. The Artist Showcase is a multi-media extravaganza for the sophisticated consumer, affluent trend-setter, key influencers and art connoisseurs….
I met Jacqueline Boone at the PINK conference in San Francisco. One of the things that I did there was ask everyone the question, “What would you do if you only had 6 months to live?” Ironically, most people I meet say, “I would travel the world!” It might be because the people who are…
Fantastic food choices: Breakfast Dollar: Auberge Saint-Antoine’s Panache– a luxuriously overhauled maritime warehouse offers a surprisingly warm and cozy atmosphere, partic if you are seated by the crackling fireplace overlooking the magnificent St. Lawrence River. The Poached Eggs on a Spinach Puff Pastry, Prosciutto Chips (loved these puppies) and Cheese Sauce provide a delightful twist…
Just think…no jet lag or endless flights (barely more than an hour from NYC) but you still arrive in a “foreign” country, complete with fortified stone walls, winding cobblestone streets, ancient buildings, beckoning bistros and cozy cafes, fashionable boutiques, trendy galleries and the most fun part is that everyone is parlez-vous-ing, although the locals will…