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 were…
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 to…
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…
My day was sailing along smoothly. The segment I filmed at FOX went splendidly and I had a lovely meeting with the fabulous femmes at American Airlines. My flight out of Dallas Love Field was scheduled to depart to Albuquerque at 6:15 pm. I would then catch a flight to Oakland 30 minutes after I…
Howdy Divas! I’ve taken a quick trip to Dallas to appear on FOX 4 – Good Day morning show. I am staying at the Hotel Adolphus in downtown Dallas. It was founded at the turn of the century by the one and only Adolphus Busch, yes, the King of Beers. I am not a beer…