After four days of conventioning, I feel like I’ve been kicked in the ass by thirty-seven Democrat donkeys. Unable to eat solid foods and weighed down by flags, signs and ten thousand campaign buttons of varying cleverness (Ask Me How Many Houses I Own! Quesidellas for Obama. Obama Is My DJ), I believe more than…
If you drive about an hour from Montreal, heading south on Hwy 10, you come to The Eastern Townships, an idyllic region of Quebec tucked into the Appalachian foothills. Back in California, I’ve been describing it as, “picture the town of Napa with a New England backdrop, add a French accent (along with oodles of…
Sometimes I discover a charming off-the-beaten track country inn or a hidden cubby of a restaurant that serves French Laundry caliber food for “Golden Arches” prices that I am really torn about divulging because after the swarms of people attack,inevitably prices go up, service goes down, reservations are needed…blahblahblah. But in this case, it won’t…
Youth Food Week 2008 — The Balmoral’s number one restaurant — the first in Edinburgh to receive a Michelin star — has teamed up with The Kitchin and Restaurant Martin Wishart to create Youth Food Week—Michelin dining geared for the young people of Edinburgh. (I wish this great concept would come to the States!) Taking…
The future has arrived! The super long haul, double decker monster Airbus has arrived to the US! Direct flights to Dubai from NYC are here, and LA and SF are set for this fall and winter. Just think, in 15 – 17 hours, you can say hello to the 7-star Burj Al Arab hotel! Photographer…
Banyan Tree Phuket introduces the ultimate “Diet of Pleasures” spa getaway, designed to take the weight off guests’ minds. The new package emphasizes pure pleasure and indulgence with a series of signature spa, fitness and dining experiences. The new tempting package is designed to invigorate even the most jaded travelers with treatments like the Thai…
Sonoran Eco-Education Package The Fairmont Scottsdale invites guests to enjoy the Sonoran Desert while learning about conservation efforts during private, guided hikes as part of its Sonoran Eco-Education Package. Take a trek with an expert guide from 360 Adventures, enjoying breathtaking views of majestic mountains and desert plains dotted with remarkable Sonoran flora. Guests will…