HAD ENOUGH OF “STAYCATIONS”? Travel is a great way to see who you really are, outside of familiar routines and comfort zones. With wheels and a cooler you are ready for your road trip. Well, almost. YOUR FIVE POINT PLAN: #1 Time plus comfort level, divided by money, equals itinerary. #2 What you think you…
Sometimes women just need a short getaway — a weekend of bliss and relaxation, perhaps close to home or perhaps as a layover from another trip. In the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area of Florida, the clear choice is the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. I was coming in with a girlfriend from a long overseas journey…
The best way I can describe Bergen, Norway is simply, magical. Coming in on the ferry just after sunset, the Old Town sparkled over the water, its colorful buildings with the boats bobbing in front of them mesmerizing. I fell in love with the city before I ever set foot on the dock. There is…
I arrived in Stockholm as a first-timer to Scandinavia. I expected to find a sophisticated, beautiful, artistic and fit city — and that I did, personified in the Story Hotel at Riddargatan. It’s on the cutting edge of modern, from the online self check-in (there is always a staff member around for any assistance) to…
Divas, the scarlett letter of traveling solo is now a thing of the past. Say bye-bye to single supplements and surcharges. Solo travelers which now represent a growing and lucrative market for tour operators and travel companies desire equality in terms of pricing, service and amenities. Forward-thinking Windstar Cruises recognizes the need and has responded…
With beloved Blue Bottle in hand (a nod to the early morning hour) my collaborator, Julie Ann Fineman, and I head toward Two X Sea — the celebrated sustainable-fish purveyor that resides on Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. Co-founders Bill Foss and Kenny Belov are onboard to let us grill them about the business. As…
It’s here! And we want you to join us! Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20, 2015. Building upon the success of last year’s festival. Pacific Heights Wine and Food Festival, features unique experiences at intimate locations. The exclusive Pacific Heights neighborhood sets the stage for the internationally recognized assembly of winemakers, chefs, authors, and fashion designers, offering…