I am in Playa del Carmen. A lovely little town 45 miles south of Cancun and in the direct path of Dean. The sounds of hammers and saws fills the usually-quiet air as the residents board up windows and doors. The hurricane is expected to be a category 5 and will be slamming into Playa…
An 8.0 earthquke has struck the south coast of Peru Wednesday night. For those of you who know my connection with Peru and VIDA, you will be thinking “what can I do to help”. VIDA is working quickly with the US Government, Peruvian government and Americares to air drop medical relief supplies into Pisco, 90…
Think summertime in Gstaad, where the living is easy. Glitterati on the slopes give way to verdant mountains, field flowers galore and a low-key quiet glamour. Some say that to holiday in Gstaad one must “be rich-but also discreet.” Poppycock. Gstaad is to Switzerland like Montauk is to the Hamptons. It has something for everyone…
The World Travel Awards (WTA) will announce the winners of the newly launched ‘Green’ Awards program during the Europe Awards Ceremony in Newcastle Gateshead in October. ‘Green’ tourism is quickly becoming mainstream and more and more hospitality businesses are realising the benefits of showcasing their environmentally-friendly credentials. Therefore, the World Travel Awards are introducing ‘green’…
I recently returned from a visit to my hometown, Seattle, Washington. I am often there on business and always like to try the hottest new restaurants. When I received an invitation to a wine dinner at the Icon Grill (which I had never heard of before), I was amazed to find out that they…
When people find out I ‘m a Travel Writer they immediately ask: “Where should we go for a fabulous vacation?” I usually respond with some feeble comment like,”Hmmm… So many places, depends what you’re looking for,” and make a beeline for the bar. C’mon now. That’s a loaded question. There are lots of variables…
Oh, Divas. When you reach a certain age, you begin to know yourself, and your travel self is no exception. Over time, I have developed a certain way of traveling, and at no time has this been more under threat than with the looming trip to the Silver Poplar… I called there today to find…