Yo, Yoshi’s. U Go , Girl::San Francisco

Wow- I haven’t heard such buzz since Paris Hilton married Michael Jackson….just kidding!But really, the chatter has been virtually non-stop about the new San Francisco Yoshi’s.Will Yoshi’s Save Lower Fillmore? Is Yoshi’s the Rebirth of Cool in S.F.? Will tourists actually venture into the Western Addition to hear a little jazz,and while we’re on the…

Call Them, Save Cash!

I just saved over $400 on airline tickets to Cancun from SFO because I talked to a…… real, live PERSON! Yes, step aside expedia and Orbiz, and welcome to the world of 1-800-Your-Airline. Remember the olden days? Where you would call your airline and talk to a lovely airline respresentative and they would give you…

Experiencing Culture Through Cuisine:: Mediterranean Kitchens Cooking Vacations

When I read Mediterranean Kitchens succinct motto, I knew I’d hit pay-dirt. As an experienced food, wine and travel writer, this has always been my fave way to travel but it takes an enormous amount of time, energy and trade contacts. Therefore, I am thrilled to give my Good Housekeeping Gourmet Seal of Approval to…

Island of Dominica Recognized for Sustained Tourism Efforts

The Caribbean Island of Dominica has earned Benchmark designation as a Green Globe Destination for the third year in a row from the prestigious eco-tourism organization, Green Globe 21.  Dominica became the first country ever to receive this designation in October 2004. Green Globe 21 requires all of its 442 total participating operations and communities…

Hot Men, Boot Camp, and Why You’re Not Going to Libya…

Three cheers for erotic writer Rachelle Chase! Her sumptuous Finding Derek contest unearthed a sea of GORGE yourself on gorgeous men! All wanting to be named Derek, the real world face of Rachelle’s hunky hero from Sex Lounge. The WINNER was just announced, and I think I even got a date out of the thang!…