Jumierah Beach Hotel: Opulence, Decadence or Just Plain Ridiculous?

Jumierah Beach Hotel: Opulence, Decadence or Just Plain Ridiculous?

At $650 a night – the cost of a pair of Manolo Blahnik every 24 hours, Jumierah Beach Hotel sets itself up for some high-flying expectations. It is not as famous as its big brother icon the 7-star Burj Al Arab, which is a gold bullion’s throw away. But the Jumierah Beach Hotel is also…

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…