So many carbs to come in the next few days! While we are all enjoying stuffing ourselves with stuffing (full approval of this!), it’s important to remember the roots of this wonderful holiday: giving thanks. Author Sarah McElwain and illustrator David Dean take a unique approach to being thankful. Their book, Saying Grace: Blessings for…
As a Floridian, I have seen my share of beaches and coastal communities. So it is a delight to discover a beautiful seaside city that makes the grade-rivalling even some of my favorite resort towns in the sunshine state. Virginia Beach is such a place! Welcoming ocean breezes, pristine sandy beaches, a temperate climate and year-round access to the…
Winter’s here in my corner of the world up in Washington, with the first snowfall of the year. In battling the winter blues, here is a refreshingly cool idea. Hotel & Igloo Village Kakslauttanen in Finland features log cabins, and the best part about winter there: the igloo village. You can sleep under the Northern…
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino makes it so easy to “stay and play” like a Rock Star. This fun and fab Las Vegas boutique property offers visitors a glimpse into music history with over $3 million in rare memorabilia. Michael Jackson’s famous white glove and Madonna’s bustier from her notorious Blonde Ambition tour are among the artifacts that…
You know when people tell you about all of the toxins (what an ugly little world) you have built up in your body? Rather than a quick hard-to-fit-into-your-schedule massage (though those are wonderful), get those toxins out in at a week-long luxury boot camp and unplug. It may seem a bit intimidating, but The Ranch…
The Plaza Hotel & Casino has had a long and colorful history. Deputing as the Union Plaza Hotel in 1971, the casino property has stood the test of time. Now 40 years and $35 million in renovations later, this celebrated icon is the shining star of Downtown Las Vegas. The property is a big and bold…
You deserve a break. A break that includes chickens, organic cooking, and getting in touch with nature. Feather Down Farms “is the most unique vacation experience you’ll find in the U.S.” You stay at one of their finely-kept farms and sleep in a decked-out tent. These are no typical tents though. They’re something in between…