Countdown to Chefs 2011, San Francisco, August 2-7, 2011

Countdown to Chefs 2011, San Francisco, August 2-7, 2011

Warning: You only have a couple more weeks to buy your tickets (and in my case, crash diet, so I’ll be guilt-free while I eat to my lil’ heart’s content) and join San Francisco’s shining culinary stars (a marvelous mixture of Michelin and rising stars ) under the humongous tented pavilion at Union Square for…

Hotel Review: Le Petit Hotel; Montreal, Canada
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Hotel Review: Le Petit Hotel; Montreal, Canada

  Small in the travel industry can mean many things – both good and bad. But in the case of Le Petit Hotel in Montreal’s historic district, small translates to the number “one”, a ranking that means big accolades in terms of location, service, amenities and overall value. This hidden gem is part of a…

Hotel Review: The Seagate Hotel & Spa – Delray Beach, Florida

Hotel Review: The Seagate Hotel & Spa – Delray Beach, Florida

Swing into summer with an escape to charming Delray Beach, a Florida coastal gem just an hour north of Miami. June 2011 kicks off the town’s 100 year birthday bash – The Pineapple Centennial – a three month party celebrating Delray Beach’s rich history and claim to fame the “pineapple”. The tropical fruit, once Delray…

Eco-Paradise Retreat – Hotel Antumalal: Pucón, Chile

Eco-Paradise Retreat – Hotel Antumalal: Pucón, Chile

From its high desert to its coastal beaches, Chile is truly a land of enchanting contrasts. There are special places of unparalleled beauty to be discovered at every turn…awe-inspiring landscapes that remind us to contemplate and celebrate the mysterious and magical wonder of creation. Pucón, a lively lakeside village, a short plane ride south of Santiago, is…