Ashford Castle, recently voted ‘Best Resort in Ireland’ in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2011 Gold List invites families this Easter for an activity-packed adventure complete with a traditional Easter egg hunt, a children’s cooking lesson and a visit to the hotel’s resident mascot, Dingle the owl. And who knows, perhaps the Easter bunny will hop on by as…
What could be lovelier than spring in Europe? Not much, I’m sure. So whether you’re a jet-setting diva or a lucky local make sure to reserve a table for the culinary delights of Easter brunch at Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière‘s Le Fouquet’s restaurant. The hotel’s Executive Chef Jean-Yves Leuranguer has created a tantalizing array of special dishes for the…
Georgia welcomes thousands of visitors to its coast each year. The natural beauty and the rich history of its barrier islands, treasured living sanctuaries, are important to the Georgia Coast’s continued universal tourism appeal and year-round draw. St. Simons Island is counted among Georgia’s four barrier islands that are accessible by car. This important distinction combined with St. Simons proximity to Historic Savannah, Atlanta…
Escape to the banks of the Potomac River this May for one of the mid-Atlantic’s most popular events – the 4th Annual National Harbor Wine & Food Festival. The National Harbor waterfront complex is just minutes from downtown D.C. and a water taxi ride from Old Town Alexandria. With a mix of hotels, restaurants, shops and the grand Gaylord…
Fasten your seat belts for the latest trend in canine street couture – Buckle-Down Collars & Leads. Buckle-Down has humble beginnings. The company grew out of the creative passion of a young college student, Ross Labelson who began creating apparel accessories from recycled automotive seatbelts. The makeshift assembly line in Ross’s dorm room has now…
“When you tell people you are going to Italy, their hearts melt, whether they have been there before or not.” – Sue Condon, proprietor at Podere Vigiliano in Umbria. It is with this premise that Sue and I ventured on our girlfriend getaway to the Costiera Amalfitana, relying on a few tips from Susan Van…
The Georgia Coast is the perfect place to welcome spring. The landscape is alive with a palette of vibrant colors and breathtaking natural wonders. The sand dunes, salt marshes, grand oaks and tidal waters of St. Simons are timeless reminders of the barrier island’s uniqueness and significance to the eco-system. The Left Bank Art Gallery, a southeast icon for over 40 years,…